ABERNATHY, Al Stanley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 
May 1983
Al Stanley, 63, died May 17, 1983 at his residence in Pulaski.
He was the son of the late Mitchell and Bell Coffman Abernathy, and was a 
retired farmer.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by one brother, Bob Abernathy, one sister, Mrs. Mahlon 
Franklin, both of Pulaski and one son, Jackie Abernathy.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a. m. Thursday, May 19, 1983, at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
ABERNATHY, Anne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Oct 1985
Miss Anne Abernathy, 87, of Nashville, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1985, at Park Manor 
Apts. in that city.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James Polk and Mamie 
Butler Abernathy.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. S. R. Gemmill of Newport News, Va.; three 
nieces, Mrs. Fred (Betsy) Valdez of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. William (Mary Ann) Reese 
of Fall Church, Va. and Mrs. Mary Abernathy Wilson of Ohio; two nephews, Robert 
Gemmill of Hardyville, Va., Dr. Robert Andrew Abernathy of Cedar Bluff, Va.
ABERNATHY, Annie Daly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Daly Abernathy, age 91, were conducted by Rev. 
Roberta A. Oliver at 12 o'clock noon Saturday, March 6, from St.Rebecca 
Primitive Baptist Church. Burial was in Batts Cemetery.
Mrs. Abernathy, who died Tuesday, March 2, at Giles County Hospital, was the 
daughter of the late Frank and Susan Batts Daly and the widow of the late Ples 
Abernathy. She was a member of First Baptist Church on West Shoal Street.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Daly of Pulaski; four sons, 
Julius Daly and Ples Abernathy, Jr., Pulaski, Alphonso Daly, Detroit, Michigan 
and William T. Abernathy of Nashville; four granddaughters; seven great 
grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; a niece Mrs. Lucy Mae Clack of 
St. Louis, Missouri and a nephew Marion Daly of Pulaski. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, Ardis Florence OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 May 1985
Mrs. Ardis Florence Abernathy, 78, of 213 North 3rd Street, Pulaski, TN, died 
May 5, 1985, at her home.
Funeral services were held May 6 at 3 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with 
Paul Allen officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery with Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of the late George and 
Ada Lee Elmore Florence. She was the wife of the late Herbert Abernathy and a 
retired school teacher.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ruth Greer of Camden, TN; and several nieces 
and nephews.
ABERNATHY, DeLacey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
DeLacey Abernathy of Columbia died recently in St. Thomas Hospital. Funeral 
services were held at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with burial in Polk 
Memorial Gardens near Columbia.
He was a native of Giles County and a son of the late William DeLacey and 
Elizabeth Buford Abernathy. He was married to the former Evelyn Morgan.
Mr. Abernathy was president of Abernathy Sponge Products, Inc. He attended 
Tennessee Tech in Cookeville and was also a veteran of WWII. He was a member of 
First United Methodist Church.
Survivors besides his wife include two sons, Morgan Abernathy of Columbia and 
Mark Abernathy of Clearwater, Fla., and one brother, Buford Abernathy of 
Louisville, KY.
ABERNATHY, Douglas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1983
Douglas Abernathy, 64, of Route 2, Lynnville, Tennessee, a farmer and retired 
employee of L & N Railroad, died Wednesday, April 20, 1983 at his residence in 
the Odd Fellows Hall Community.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. R. A. Oliver at 1:00 p. m. on 
Sunday, April 24 at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Interment followed in Everbright 
Cemetery at Buford Station.
Mr. Abernathy was a son of the late Allen and Mary Daugherty Abernathy. He never 
married.
He is survived by two brothers, Fletcher Abernathy of Pulaski and Robert 
Abernathy of Louisville, KY; two nephews and two nieces.
ABERNATHY, Elizabeth Haywood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Haywood Abernathy, 93, of Route 5, Pulaski, 
who died Tuesday, July 8 in Giles County Hospital were conducted Wednesday at 
2:30 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. James Bass, Jr. Burial took place 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of the late Andrew 
Samuel and Sue May Abernathy and was married to the late Charles M. Abernathy. 
She was a member of the Rehoboth United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Fred Stovall of Pulaski; two grandchildren 
and three great grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Floyd W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mr. Floyd W. Abernathy, 75, formerly of Giles County, died Monday, April 14, 
1986, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held at 1 
p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial 
was in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Abernathy was the son of the late Elvis A. and Mae Evans Abernathy.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Mitchell Abernathy of Columbia; one son, Gary 
Abernathy of Huntsville; one granddaughter, Mary Martha Abernathy of Huntsville.
ABERNATHY, Glen Neely OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Apr 1987
Mr. Glen Neely Abernathy, 42, died Friday, April 17, 1987, at Russell County 
Hospital in Russell Springs, Ky. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 19, at 
Bernard Funeral Home with the Rev. Donnie Smith officiating. Burial was in 
Wilkerson Cemetery in Russell Springs.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Abernathy was the son of the late Ervin and Elvie 
Abernathy. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Abernathy of Russell Springs; 
three daughters, Janet Lawless, Jean Wilson and Betty Hill, all of Russell 
Springs; two sons, Jeff and Tim Abernathy, both of Russell Springs; two sisters, 
Mrs. Jane Turner and Mrs. Wilma Wright, both of Pulaski; four grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, John Matthews OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Apr 1989
John M. Abernathy, a retired Genesco employee and sales manager for Southern 
Leather Company, has died at the age of 62. Funeral services will be held 
Wednesday at 1 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church in Nashville with burial at 
3:30 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery.
Family visitation will be from 10 until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. 
Abernathy was a veteran of World War II and a graduate of Sewanee Military 
Academy at the University of the South. He was the son of Helen P. Abernathy of 
Pulaski.
Other survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Curry Abernathy, one son, John M. 
Abernathy, III of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Michael Baggot of New Orleans; 
one brother, Judge Jerome Abernathy of Pulaski.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Church of 
Messiah of Pulaski or the Giles County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
ABERNATHY, Julie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Oct 1985
Mrs. Julie Abernathy of Mason City, Iowa, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1985, in Iowa.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 2, with burial in Mason City. 
Survivors include her husband, Wilson Abernathy; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. 
Mildred Felker, Ann Phillips, Mrs. Edwin Cottrell, all of Elkmont; two 
brothers-in-law, Pat Abernathy and Tab Abernathy, both of Pulaski.
ABERNATHY, Lee Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 May 1987
Mr. Lee Roy Abernathy, 61, of Goodspring, died Wednesday, May 13, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 14, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Doyle Smith and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. 
Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Abernathy was the son of the late Henry Dee and 
Emmaline Fry Abernathy. He was retired from Arwood Corporation, where he worked 
in tool and dye.
Survivors include his wife, Lou V. Smith Abernathy of Goodspring; three sons, 
Larry Abernathy of Ohio, Gary and Scott Abernathy, both of Goodspring; two 
daughters, Patricia Lusader and Vickie Harris, both of Charleston, S.C.; five 
sisters, Hattie Campbell, Florence Harris, Marie Owens and Minnie Pearl Miles, 
all of Pulaski, Virgie Jackson of Indiana; 15 grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Lillie Reid Grigsby OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1988
Mrs. Lillie Reid Grigsby Abernathy, 94, of Bryan, Texas, died Thursday, July 14, 
1988, in that city. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 16, at Maplewood 
Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of the late Henry M. 
and Florence Witt Grigsby and was married to the late Will Abernathy.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Florence A. and Allister M. Waldrop 
of Bryan, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, W. Lane and Celiste C. Abernathy of 
Murfreesboro; four grandchildren, Allister M. Waldrop of Houston, Texas, Capt. 
William Lane Abernathy, Jr. of Fort Bragg, N.C., Elizabeth Reid Abernathy of 
Birmingham, Ala., Charles Hatcher Abernathy of Nashville; five 
great-grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Maude Estelle Dunnavant OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1988
Mrs. Maude Estelle Abernathy, 96, formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 31, 
1988, at Bell Court Nursing Home in Nashville. Funeral services were held 
Wednesday, June 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dr. David Miller officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Abernathy was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Dolly Hill Dunnavant and was married to the late Raymond G. Abernathy.
Survivors include one son, David Abernathy of Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. 
Elise Rost of Pulaski, Martha and Marie Abernathy, both of Nashville, Emily 
Burrus of Hendersonville; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Ples Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1983
Mr. Ples Abernathy, Jr., 64, Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 27, 1983 at 
Veterans' Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at noon Monday, May 2, 
at St. James Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Batts Cemetery, John Tucker 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Ples and Annie Daly 
Abernathy.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Daly, Pulaski; three brothers, 
Julius Daly, Pulaski, Alfonza Daly, Detroit, Mich., and William Abernathy, 
Nashville.
ABERNATHY, Rachel Gulley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral rites for Mrs. Rachel Gulley Abernathy, 86, of Route 1, Pulaski were 
conducted Monday, March 31 at 1:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Frank 
Rouse and the Rev. Paul Allen. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Abernathy died Sunday in Fairhaven Nursing Home.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Johnson and Martha Ann 
Prince Gulley. Her husband was the late Charles Butler Abernathy.
Survivors include five daughters, Miss Sue May Abernathy and Mrs. Frances 
Derryberry, Pulaski, Mrs. Rachel Luna and Mrs. Betty Arnold, Nashville, and Mrs. 
Alice Smith, Tullahoma; three sons, Charles Butler Abernathy, Jr., Houston, 
Texas, Andrew J. Abernathy, Andersonville and Julius E. Abernathy, Nashville; 14 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Raymond G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Feb 1985
Mr. Raymond G. Abernathy, 96, Pulaski, died on Friday, Feb. 1, 1985. at Hillside 
Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Carson and Mattie Ezell 
Abernathy. He was a retired livestock dealer.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude D. Abernathy, Pulaski; four daughters, 
Mrs. Elise Rost, Pulaski, Miss Martha Abernathy and Miss Marie Abernathy, both 
of Nashville, and Mrs. Emily Burress, Hendersonville, Tenn.; one brother, Arthur 
Abernathy, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Florence Driver, Madison, Tenn.; 10 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Raymond H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Raymond H. Abernathy,78, of Route 6, Pulaski, who died 
Friday, June 6 in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, were conducted Monday at 11:00 
a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Church of Christ minister G. C. Fox 
officiating. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy, a retired farmer, was the son of the late Allison K. and Lillian 
Haney Abernathy. He was married to the late Nancy L. Peek Abernathy.
Survivors include a son, Raymond Abernathy, Jr., Nashville; three daughters, 
Mrs. James Marvin Jones, Pulaski, Mrs. Ernest Clark, Diana and Mrs. James 
Abbott, Los Angeles, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Abernathy and Hubert Abernathy, 
Athens, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Collins, Mrs. Vera Sullivan and Mrs. 
Clarence Claxton, Athens; 11 grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
ABERNATHY, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Robert Abernathy, 73, died Sunday, January 22, 1984 at Giles County Hospital 
following an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John 
Tucker at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy, a native of Pulaski, was a disabled veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Goodson Abernathy of Pulaski; and four 
grandchildren, Robert Wayne Abernathy, James Vincent Abernathy, Rodney Abernathy 
and Mrs. Charlon Abernathy, Nashville; four cousins, Mrs. Agnes Bramlette 
Hendrix, Mrs. Rebecca Bramlette Burke, Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Lula 
Abernathy Martin and Mrs. Leola Abernathy Cage, Nashville.
ABERNATHY, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Robert Lee Abernathy, 55, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 31, 1985, at his 
residence.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Robert and Alberta 
Abernathy.
Funeral services were held at 12 noon Wednesday, June 5, at Jordan Funeral Home 
with burial in Chicken Creek Cemetery, Rev. Raymond Cross officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Margaret Coleman of Pulaski; six brothers, 
James Abernathy of Monterey, California, Joe and John Abernathy of Indianapolis, 
Indiana, Thomas Abernathy of Atlanta, Georgia, and Edward Leroy Abernathy of 
Pulaski.
ABERNATHY, Vera Brown OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Mrs. Vera Brown Abernathy, 79, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, May 19, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
A Kentucky native, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Brown and the 
wife of the late Nathan A. Abernathy. She was a Methodist.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, May 20, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen officiating.
Survivors include two step-sons, Robert A. Abernathy, Pulaski and John W. 
Abernathy, Manassas, Virginia; four step-grandchildren and several cousins.
ABERNATHY, William J. "W. J." OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
A native of Giles County, William J. (W. J.) Abernathy, 64, of Huntsville, Ala., 
died Friday, March 13 in Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday 
at 2:30 p. m. at Laughlin Funeral Home in Huntsville by the Rev. Mr. Jackson. 
Burial was in Val Halla Memory Gardens in that city.
Mr. Abernathy was the son of the late Erskine and Annie Abernathy. He was a 
charter member of Whitesburg Baptist Church of Huntsville and a member of the 
Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Addie Croxton Abernathy; a son, William J. 
Abernathy, Jr., Memphis; a granddaughter, Laura Rebecca Abernathy, Memphis; 
three sisters, Mrs. Leslie Harris and Mrs. Dorsey Crockett, Pulaski and Mrs. 
Grady Green, Texas City, Texas.
ADA, Clarence OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Dec 1984
Clarence Ada, 92, of Route 2, Prospect, died on Wednesday, December 12, 1984, at 
the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late James and Emma Carter Ada. 
He was a farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Baptist 
Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 14, at Bennett May 
Chapel, William Suddarth officiating, with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Ada of Prospect; one daughter, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Blade, Elkton; one son, Sam Turner of Elkton; two sisters, Mrs. Annie 
Lou Criner, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Mrs. Lillian Ashworth, Nashville; six 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
ADAMS, Carrie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1989
Miss Carrie Adams, 94, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 3, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Miss Adams was the daughter of the late James M. and 
Mollie Davis Adams.
Survivors include one son, James Adams of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
ADAMS, Clayton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mr. Clayton Adams, 67, of Pulaski (Cool Springs Community), died Monday, Oct. 
10, 1986, at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 
Bennett May Chapel with L. E. Wishum and Bernard Konig officiating. Burial was 
in Mars Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Adams was the son of the late Ernie and Nora 
Casteel Adams. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from the 
U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Dorris Adams of Pulaski; one son, James Clayton 
Adams of Mobile, Ala.; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Adams Garnett of Slidell, La., 
Mrs. Gladys Adams Clements of Montgomery, Ala.; seven grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Ozella Leonard of Lewisburg, Mrs. Nadine Poarch of Birmingham; two 
brothers, Willie Adams of Franklin, Oliver Adams of Nashville.
ADAMS, Ella Lovett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Nov 1989
Mrs. Ella Adams, 77, of Murray, Ky., died Friday, Nov. 10, 1989, at Murray 
Callaway County Hospital in Murray, Ky.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Robert 
Earl Wilsford officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Adams was married to the late Herman Adams.
Survivors include two daughters, Sarah Nance of Murray, Ky., Hattie Jane 
Hargrove of Ardmore, Ala.; one brother, John Thomas Lovett of Creve Coeur, Ill.; 
four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
ADAMS, Mary Edith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Dec 1983
Mrs. Mary Edith Adams, 67, Pulaski, died on December 4, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital.
A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Neal and 
Willie Lou Hardwick. Daily and the wife of Marvin Adams, who survives. She was a 
member of the Fairview Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 5, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Don Adams, Pulaski; two brothers, J. H. 
Daily, Chicago, Ill., and William Neal Daily, Scottsboro, Ala.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Eloise Evans, Pulaski, and Mrs. Floyd Shackelford, Murfreesboro; and two 
grandsons.
ADAMS, Mary Halsie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1981
Mrs. Mary Halsie Adams, 85, of Pulaski died Monday, May 11 in Maury County 
Hospital, Columbia. Funeral rites were held at 10:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart. Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, 
Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Tom and 
Florence Taylor Willoughby. She was married to the late E. D. Adams.
Survivors include three sons, Tom Adams and D. M. Adams, Pulaski and Edward 
Adams, Campbellsville; six daughters, Mrs. Sallie Poarch, Cornersville, Mrs. 
Mary Darnell, Nashville, Mrs. Florence Adams, Mrs. Lucille Williams and Mrs. 
Clara Francis, Pulaski and Mrs. Ruth Glendeaning, Biddeford, Maine; a brother, 
William Willoughby, Elkton; 37 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
ADAMS, Minnie Mattie Thompson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Mrs. Minnie Mattie Adams, 87, of Anderson, Ala., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1987, at 
Limestone County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 26, at Booth Chapel Holiness Church with 
Burton Sampson and John Moss officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery in 
Alabama. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Adams was a native of Lawrence County.
Survivors include four sons, Hobert Adams of Lexington, Ala., Robert and James 
E. Adams, both of Anderson, Ala., Doyce Rosson of Minor Hill; one daughter, Mrs. 
Hautie Elizabeth Forsythe of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Jim Thompson of 
Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Lula Rosson of Five Points, Vera Thompson of 
Pulaski, Clara Mae Legg of Lawrenceburg; 18 grandchildren and 24 
great-grandchildren.
ADAMS, Paul Kelly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Nov 1982
Paul Kelly Adams, 56, of Nashville, TN, died on November 25, 1982 at St. Thomas 
Hospital.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Adams was the son of the late J. E. and Nora 
Adams. He was also a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by, one son, Ricky Adams of Nashville, and one daughter, Paulette 
Adams Hood. Other survivors include three brothers, Clayton Adams, Pulaski, 
Willie Adams of Huntsville, AL, and Oliver Adams, Nashville; two sisters, Ozella 
Leonard of Lewisburg and Nadine Poarch of Birmingham, AL; and three 
grandchildren.
ADAMS, Robert Glen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Robert Glen Adams, 38, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 11, 1985, in Vanderbilt 
Hospital, Nashville, due to injuries sustained in an auto accident.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Clifford James Adams. He 
served in the U. S. Army and was employed as a roofer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, April 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Lentzville Cemetery in Limestone County, Alabama, Mack 
Pinkelton and Albert Pope officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Lillian Harris Adams of Pulaski; two sons, Barry 
Glen and Bob Adams of Benton Harbor, Michigan; two brothers, Hollis Adams of 
Lewisburg, Maxie Adams of Pulaski; and one sister, Mary Jane Rogers of Pulaski.
ADAMS, Tennie Lucille Harwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Mrs. Tennie Lucille Adams, 66, of Pulaski, died Sunday, April 24, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Adams was the daughter of the late Hicks and 
Sallie Davis Harwell.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton T. Adams of Pulaski; six sons, James C., 
Gene A., Bobby W., Gary, Roger Dale and Phillip Adams, all of Pulaski; seven 
daughters, Margaret Cheatham, Jan Popejoy, Barbara Perkins, Kathy Dickey, 
Beverly Robinson and Betty Jo McGill, all of Pulaski, Carol Caldwell of New 
Prospect; one brother, Henry Harwell of Pulaski; one sister, Frances Daly of 
Pulaski; 33 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
ADKERSON, Katie Alline OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Miss Katie Alline Adkerson, 86, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 16, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Adkerson was the daughter of the late Jesse and 
Myrtle Lytle Adkerson. She was a member of the Campbellsville Church of Christ.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Adkerson-Fostoria of Ohio; 
several nieces and nephews.
ADKINS, Mai Corinne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
Mrs. Mai Corinne Adkins, 74, of Franklin, formerly of Giles County, died Sunday, 
Dec. 10, 1989, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. 
Marvin Nelson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Adkins was the daughter of the late John and Mary 
Coggin and was married to the late Robert Thelma Adkins. She was a member of the 
Thompson Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Grey and Dickie Gene Adkins, both of 
Franklin; several nieces and nephews.
ADKINS, Pattie Whitfield OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1982
Mrs. Pattie Whitfield Adkins, 87, Elkmont, Ala., died Friday, December 17, 1982 
in Columbia. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Monday, Dec. 20 at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, Athens, Ala., William Moss 
officiating.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Sally 
Fowlkes Whitfield and was married to the late Lawrence Eugene Adkins.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Miriam L. Shoemaker, Birmingham, Michigan; 
one son, Alfred Eugene Adkins, Columbia; one half-sister Mrs. Annie Coffman, 
Madison, Ala., and three grandchildren.
AGESS, Edna Jo Parker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Mrs. Edna Jo Parker Agess died Sunday morning at her residence. Funeral services 
will be conducted Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in 
Columbia.
Mrs. Parker was a native of Giles County and is survived by a daughter, Mrs. 
Joyce McKinney of Columbia; two sons, Everett Martin, Jr. and Thomas Martin, 
both of Columbia; three brothers, James Parker, Edward Parker and Victor Parker, 
all of Columbia; one grandchild; and three great grandchildren.
Mrs. Martin was the daughter of the late Peden and Shirley West Parker and was a 
member of the Columbia Church of Christ.
ALEXANDER, Antonio Danzell II OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 May 1989
Services for Antonio Danzell Alexander II, the 20-monthpold son of Antonio D. 
Alexander of Atlanta, Ga., and Edrita Coffey Alexander of Pulaski, were held 
Thursday, May 25, 1989, at Rocky Mount Cemetery with the Rev. Dwight Ogleton 
officiating. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
The infant died May 22 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville due to injuries 
sustained in an automobile accident caused by a tornado which occurred earlier 
that night near Pulaski.
Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister, Christina Alexander of Pulaski; 
grandparents, Flenoy Coffey of Chicago, Ill.; Ida Perkins Coffey of Pulaski; 
Shirley Alexander of Murfreesboro; great-grandparents, Flenoy Coffey of Pulaski; 
Dimple A. Coffey of New York City.
ALEXANDER, Beatrice OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Jun 1987
Mrs. Beatrice Alexander, 79, died Sunday, May 31, 1987, at Maury County Hospital 
in Coluumbia. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. George Ridley officiating. Burial was in Briar 
Ridge Cemetery in Lynnville, Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Alexander was the daughter of the late Andy and 
Bitha Yokley Alexander and was married to the late Earl Kenneth Alexander.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jennie V. Gilbreath of Lynnville, Mrs. 
Pearlie Mae Brown and Miss Bitha W. Alexander, both of New York City, N.Y.; five 
sons, George Jackson Alexander of Fort Wayne, Ind., Clarence L. and John William 
Alexander, both of Lynnville, Miles Alexander of Nashville, James Alexander; 11 
grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, 
Mrs. Mollie Bussie of Mount Pleasant.
ALEXANDER, Bill OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Dec 1982
Mr. Bill Alexander, 50, Rt. 3, Pulaski, died Wednesday, December 8, 1982 at 
Veteran's Hospital, Nashville, Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, 
December 10 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Bill 
Morris officiating.
A native of Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillie Knott 
Alexander.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Alexander; two brothers, Tom Alexander 
of Bath, Maine, and John Alexander of Buffalo, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs. 
Annie Moss, Mrs. Mary Schwartx, and Mrs. Bonnie Main of Oklahoma.
Mr. Alexander was a retired veteran of the U. S. Navy.
ALEXANDER, Cora McCoy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1989
Mrs. Cora Alexander, 96, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1988, at Maury Regional 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 1, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. John A. Tucker officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Alexander was the daughter of the late Ned and 
Delia McCoy and was married to the late Marshall Alexander. She was a member of 
the Lynnville Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include a nephew whom she reared and his wife, Eddie and Lillian McCoy 
of Columbia; other nephews, Felix and Donald McCoy, both of Pulaski; nieces, 
Eula Bell Smith of Columbia and Dorothy McCoy of Franklin; several great nieces 
and great nephews; two sisters-in-law, Cora McCoy of Pulaski, and Mollie Twigg 
of Columbia.
ALEXANDER, Earl Kenneth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1985
Earl Kenneth Alexander, 84, died Wednesday, April 10, 1985, at his residence in 
Lynnville. He was the son of the late George and Mary Howard Alexander.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Sunday, April 14, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with burial in Briar Ridge Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Beatrice Alexander of Lynnville; five sons, 
George Jackson Alexander of Indiana, Clarence and John William Alexander, Sr., 
both of Lynnville, Miles Alexander of Nashville, and James Alexander; three 
daughters, Mrs. Jennie V. Gilbreath of Lynnville, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Brown and 
Miss Bitha Alexander, both of New York; 12 grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
ALEXANDER, James Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jan 1986
James Wilson Alexander, 52, died December 29, 1985 at Tallahassee Florida. 
Funeral services were held December 31 in Tallahassee with burial there.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mr. Alexander is survived by his mother, Bertha 
Alexander of Pulaski; his wife, Shirley Alexander of Florida; four daughters, 
Carolyn Edwards of Pulaski, Sheila McClain of West Point, Tenn., Marie Hood of 
Leoma and Kelly Alexander of Florida; and one son, Jimmy Alexander of 
Chattanooga.
ALEXANDER, Kelly OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Oct 1982
Mr. Kelly Alexander, 84, Rt. 2, Prospect, died Friday, October 1, 1982 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday, Oct. 3 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in the Simpson Cemetery, the Revs. Bill Morris and Mack 
Pinkeltonofficiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Jesse and Othella Koon 
Alexander. His wifre was the late Florence Wilburn Alexander.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Bessie A. Shelton, Prospect; and one 
grandson, Mr. Alexander was a retired carpenter.
ALEXANDER, Solon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Mar 1988
Mr. Solon Alexander, 77, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, March 23, 1988, at 
Columbia Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 27, at 
Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. William H. Smith officiating. Burial was in 
Briar Ridge Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Alexander was the son of the late George and Mary 
Howard Alexander and was married to the late Mattie Coffey Alexander. He was a 
farmer.
Survivors include one son, George N. Alexander of Franklin; one daughter, Mary 
Katherine Alexander of Franklin; one brother, Grady Alexander of Lynnville; 
three sisters, Alma Nelson, Dolly Dimple Coffey, both of New York, NY, Annie 
Brownlow, Cincinnati, Ohio; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
ALLAN, Eva OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jul 1982
Mrs. Eva Allan, 97, died Tuesday, July 20, 1982 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Henry Croon on Saturday, July 24 
at 1:00 p. m. at Jordon Funeral Home. Burial followed in Aspen Hill Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Amy Thompson, Jessie Brown and Margaret 
Allan, all of Aspen Hill; one son, Earnest Allan, Jr. of Chicago; six 
greandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
ALLEN, Annie Dugger OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jul 1983
Mrs. Annie Dugger Allen, 95, of the Campbellsville community, died Friday, July 
22, 1983 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p. m. 
Sunday, July 24 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Andy 
Brown officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Milton Emmett and Ada 
Tarpley Dugger, and widow of the late Will T. Allen.
She is survived by two brothers, Milton Dugger, Nashville, and Owen Dugger, 
Ripley; a sister, Mrs. Turner Wells, Nashville; a step-son, Joe Allen, 
Huntsville, Ala.; and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Allen was a retired Practical Nurse, and a member of the Church of Christ.
ALLEN, Boyce (Friday) Giles Free Press 27 Dec 1984
Mr. Boyce (Friday) Allen, 81, died Friday night, December 23, 1983, at Maury 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 26, at 10 a.m. in Williams Mt. 
Pleasant Chapel. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include one niece, Rachel Stogner of Pulaski; two brothers, Andrew 
Allen of Colorado, John Richard Allen of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Annie 
Mae Redden of Atlanta, Georgia; several nieces and nephews.
Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant was in charge of arrangements.
ALLEN, Eugene Harrison OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mr. Eugene Harrison Allen of Chatmansboro, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 23, 
1986, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, 1986, at Bennett May 
Funeral Home Chapel with Jim Friddle and Bob Taylor officiating. Burial will 
follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Allen was the son of the late Jerome and Alice 
Daniels Allen.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson Allen of Chatmansboro; one son, 
Gene W. Allen of Cleveland, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Marzee Allen Skelton of 
Chatmansboro; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Taylor and Mrs. Eula Irvin, both of 
Columbia; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
ALLEN, Forest OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1983
Mr. Forest Allen, 71, Lewisburg, died Friday May 13, 1983 at Vanderbilt 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Saturday, May 14, 
at Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Hollis Hunt 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Isaac and Mary Ann 
Carpenter Allen and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the United 
Methodist Church in Lewisburg.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Forest Allen, Lewisburg; one daughter, Mrs. 
Dale Allen Woods, Alabama; one son, Phillip Allen, Franklin; one sister, Annie 
Mae Redden, Atlanta, Georgia; three brothers, Boyce Allen, Mt. Pleasant, Andrew 
Allen, Columbia, and John Richard Allen, Louisville, Kentucky; seven 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
ALLEN, Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1985
Mrs. Louise Allen, 65, of Pulaski, died Friday, November 1, 1985, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Flenoy Chapman and 
was married to the late R. C. Allen. She was a retired employee of 
Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include her mother, Mattie Blade of Pulaski; four sons, Roger Dale 
Allen of Maryland, Robert Allen of Pulaski, Ronnie and James Wendell Allen, both 
of North Carolina; one daughter, Dorothy Durkin of Maryland; three brothers, 
John Morris Chapman of Pulaski, W. C. Chapman, of Alabama, James Chapman of 
Kentucky; two sisters, Luvenia Burton and Ruth Minor, both of Pulaski; 14 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
ALLEN, Luther OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mr. Luther Allen, 89, of Pulaski (Campbellsville community), died Monday, 
November 30, 1987, at Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held 
Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Howard Parker and James Merritt 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Allen was the son of the late Jim and Mary Lou 
Compton Allen, and was married to the late Janie Elizabeth Beeler Allen. He was 
a retired farmer and merchant.
Survivors include one sister, Rebecca Clifton of Nashville; several nieces and 
nephews.
ALLEN, Otis W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Nov 1982
Lakeland Fla.-Otis W. Allen, 76, died Wednesday, November 3 at Lakeland General 
Hospital.
A native of Waverly, Ala., he moved to Lakeland from Chicago 31 years ago. He 
was a retired chemical engineer for International Minerals and Chemical 
Corporation. He was a member of the United Methodist Temple, the American 
Chemical Society and the Auburn University Alumni Association, and former member 
of Mulberry Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Edith (Dunnavant) formerly of Elkton; his son, 
Phillip of Lakeland; his daughter, Terri Barrow of Burlington, Ontario; his 
brother, Horace Allen of Nashville; and two grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, November 6 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist 
Temple in Lakeland. The Rev. W. Dean Witten, pastor and the Rev. Bruce Galloway, 
pastor of College Heights United Methodist Church officiated. Interment followed 
in the Mausoleum at Lakeland Memorial Gardens.
ALLEN, Samantha Michelle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1989
Samantha Michelle Allen, the six-week-old daughter of Randy Lee and Bessie 
Pauline Prentice Allen of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 30, 1989, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Steve 
McCullom officiating. Burial was in Lucy Cemetery.
Survivors other than her parents, include grandmother, Dimple Griggs Prentice of 
Pulaski; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Allen of Pulaski; great-grandmother, 
Mrs. Pink Griggs of Lynnville; great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Allen and 
Mr. and Mrs. George Pylant.
ALLEN, William L. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Aug 1984
William L. Allen, Jr., 26, died Monday, August 6, 1984, at Bossier City, 
Louisiana. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 9, at 10 a. m. at the 
Woodlawn Chapel in Nashville, with burial in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include parents, William L. and Peggy Allen, Nashville; three sisters, 
Mrs. Glenda Rains and Mrs. Gayle Davis, both of Nashville, Mrs. Sandra Mason, 
Georgia; grandparents, Mrs. Marie Allen, Pulaski and Mrs. Virginia Houston, 
Huntsville.
ALLISON, Basil Lee Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1981
Basil Lee Allison, Jr., 21, Giles County native, was killed Saturday night in a 
motorcycle accident in Hillsdale, Mich.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at Towns Funeral Home in 
Hillside.
He is the son of Mrs. Virginia Allison Patrick of Adrian, Mich., and the late 
Basil Alliston, Sr. of Giles County.
In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Mrs. Michelle Allison; a 
son, Michael; a daughter, Jill; a brother, Jimmy Allison; step-father, Charles 
Patrick; half brothers, Chuckie, Lester, David and John; half sister, Tina all 
of Adrian; grandparents, Mrs. Emma Allison Jones of Giles County and Mrs. Wilma 
Waltz of Adrian; step grandmother, Mrs. Gadie Patrick of Adrian.
ALLISON, Una Mildred Carden The Nashville Tennessean 10 Nov 1985
Una Mildred Allison, age 91, died November 9, 1985 at Greystone Nursing Home. 
Sister of Kirk Carden, Pulaski; sister-in-law of Mrs. Richard H. Sullivan, 
Nashville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services Monday, November 11, 
at 3:30 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park with Dr. Perry Michel officiating. 
Visitation with family from 1:30 to 3:30 Monday afternoon in the Iris Room at 
Woodlawn. Woodlawn Funeral Home, Inc. in charge of arrangements.
ALLRED, James Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jun 1982
James Edward Allred, 54, died on Wednesday, May 26, 1982, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a. m. on Friday , May 28 at North 
Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Garden in 
Tullahoma, TN.
He survived by his wife, Grace Lipscomb Allred of Lawrenceburg; mother, Mrs. 
Eula Allred of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Sharon Kay Steely of Tullahoma; and 
four sisters, Harriet Sutton of Lawrenceburg; Betty Daniel of Pulaski; Elizabeth 
Sneed and Kathy Hume, both of Louisiana.
ALSUP, Roxie Anna Thompson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Sep 1986
Mrs. Roxie Anna Alsup, 86, of Goodspring {Minor Hill community}, died Sunday, 
Sept. 7, 1986, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Lester, Ala.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Terrell 
Pitts, Danny Pettus and Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Cullom Alsup of Minor Hill; two daughters, Mrs. 
Thomas Franks, Mrs. Leon McConnell, both of Leoma; six grandchildren; six great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
ALSUP, William Osteen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Sep 1982
Mr. William Osteen Alsup, 81, Rt. 1, Pulaski, died Wednesday, September 8, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, Sept. 
9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Floyd 
Farris and Clarence Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Erwin and Bessie Boyd 
Alsup. Mr. Alsup was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dezzie Garner Alsup; three sons, Dennon, Loyd, 
and J.W. Alsup, all of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Geneva Gaston and Mrs. 
Delores Willoughby, Nashville; a half-sister, Mary Lee Kelly, Auburndale, Fla.; 
16 grandchildren; and 15 grandchildren.
AMIS, James Frank OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Feb 1984
James Frank Amis, 70, died Saturday, February 25, 1984, at Emory Hospital in 
Atlanta, GA. Funeral services were to be held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, February 29, 
in Ashland, Kentucky, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
He was married to Edith Renfro Amis of Pulaski and was the son of the late Emma 
Allen Amis and John L. Amis.
Other survivors include three sons, Jimmy Amis, Michigan, Elmer Amis, Texas, 
Danny Amis, Atlanta; one daughter, Mrs. Kay Gibson, Texas; one sister, Mrs. 
Mildred Amis Tolleson, Pulaski; four grandchildren.
ANDERSON, Bessie Lou King OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1981
Bessie Lou King Anderson, resident of Giles County and daughter of Joseph Harmon 
King and Rosa Gilbert King, died Monday, August 3, 1981.
Mrs. Anderson was born on the King family farm February 24, 1880. She attended 
Bethany School at Bryson where her studies in Latin and Greek were supervised by 
John Young. Mrs. Anderson graduated from Ward-Belmont College in Nashville, 
taught in the Giles County Public School System for nine years, and then married 
Mack G. Anderson, a local attorney and educator. The first nine years of her 
married life were spent in Nashville. In 1933, she and her husband returned to 
the family farm in Giles County, which was then her home throughtout the 
remainder of her life. Mrs. Anderson was active as a member and Sunday School 
teacher at Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a nephew, Joseph Gilbert King of Chattanooga; two great 
nephews; and one great niece.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel August 5. Burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
ANDERSON, Elton T. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jun 1985
Mr. Elton T. Anderson, 63, of Goodspring, died Sunday, June 23, 1985, at VA 
Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Georgia, he was the son of the late Harold and Susie Eddins Anderson 
and was married to the late Etta Stanfield Anderson.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Stoney Hill Baptist 
Church in Glennville, Ga., with burial in Stoney Hill Cemetery. Bennett May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. His daughter, Mrs. B. W. Braly of 
Goodspring, survives.
ANDERSON, Henry D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
Henry D. Anderson, 67, of Delrose died Monday, July 14, 1986 at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 17 at 11 a.m. 
at Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Henry and Allene Harney Anderson and was married to 
Mrs. Catherine Dunivant Anderson.
Other survivors include one daughter, Cathy Anderson of Delrose; four sisters, 
Mrs. Constance Goff of Baugh, Mrs. Katie Hale, Michigan, Miss Geeda and Miss 
Fannie Anderson; one brother, Lincoln Anderson, Illinois.
ANDERSON, Lonnie Noel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Apr 1982
Lonnie Noel Anderson, 41, of Birmingham, Ala., died Thursday, April 1 in that 
city. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Roselawn Chapel in 
Decatur, Ala. with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Marie Mayo; one sister, Mrs. Dina Teague and 
a brother, Dwight R. Anderson, all of Birmingham.
He is survived by local relatives: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Whitlock, Mr. and Mrs. W. 
E. Cordell, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dyer, and Mr. and 
Mrs. Roy Elder.
ANDERSON, Maurine Freeman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jul 1989
Mrs. Maurine Freeman Anderson, 78, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Thursday, June 
22, 1989. Funeral services were held Monday, June 26, at St. Paul's Episcopal 
Cathedral.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Freeman was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. 
E. C. Freeman and the wife of the late Charles G. Anderson, Jr. She was involved 
in many civic organizations, past president of the League of Women Voters, 
member of the Oklahoma City Art League, communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal 
Cathedral, president of the St. Nicholas Guild, past president of the Women's 
Committee Oklahoma City Symphony, past regent of Fourteen Flags Chapter, 
Daughters of America and represented her chapter in Washington D.C. since 1975, 
state officer of DAR, in charge of Indian Affairs, founding member of the 
English Speaking Union in Oklahoma City, member of the Oklahoma Historical 
Society. She was a prime mover in creating Putnam Heights historical area, and 
member of the Giles County Historical Society, attended OCW and was an active 
member in the Cowboy Hall of Fame. Mrs. Anderson was the lobbyist for Women's 
Juries and was the first female to serve on the jury.
Survivors include one son, C. Gayton Anderson II of Washington, D.C.; one 
sister, Mrs. William H. Bollinger of California; several nieces and nephews.
ANDERSON, Minnie D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Apr 1984
Mrs. Minnie Dobbins Anderson, 72, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Pulaski, 
died March 15, 1984, in Chicago.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Anderson was the daughter of the late Alex and 
Mary Dobbins. She was married to the late Thomas Anderson.
Funeral services were held March 29 at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Frank 
Brooks officiating, with burial in Agnew Cemetery.
Survivors include six sisters, Mrs. Sallie Daughterty and Mrs. Mary L. Tidwell, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Edith Buckner and Mrs. Addie Williams, Louisville, Ky., Ms. 
Augusta Dobbins, Nashville, and Mrs. Mattie P. Brown, Savannah, Ga.
ANDERSON, Tate OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
Word has been received here of the death of a former Pulaski resident and 
retired postal employee, Tate Anderson, 89, who has resided in Atlanta, Ga. for 
many years.
His death occurred in January following an injury received in a fall at his 
apartment several months ago. Burial was in Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.
Mr. Anderson was a native of Giles County and was first married to Mary Lou 
Braly who died several years ago in Atlanta.
Other survivors include his present wife; a son, Arnold Anderson, Atlanta, Ga.; 
one grandson and one granddaughter.
Mr. Anderson was a city carrier here until he swapped jobs with the late 
Fletcher Lance who moved here. Anderson was employed in Atlanta post office 
until his retirement.
ANDERSON, Thomas Floyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
A native of Giles County, Thomas Floyd Anderson, 73, of Donelson, died Thursday, 
June 25 in Donelson Hospital. Funeral rites were held Saturday at 3:00 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Jeff Littrell. 
Interment followed in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mr. Anderson, who was the son of the late Thomas Daniel and Rebecca Susan Petty 
Anderson, was a teacher for 15 years with the Giles County School System. He was 
a member of the Nashville Board of Realtors, the Southern Country Realty Co., 
the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the Post Office Credit 
Union Review Board, the McWhirtersville Masonic Lodge and a Scottish Rite Mason. 
He held membership in the Andrew Price United Methodist Church. Mr. Anderson had 
served 30 years with the United States postal service before his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Mize Anderson; a son, James T. 
Anderson, Alexandria, Va.; a brother, Joe Anderson, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. 
Eunice Harris, Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
ANDREWS, Anna K. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Mrs Anna K. Andrews, 91, of Lester, Ala., died Saturday, Oct. 5, 1985, at her 
residence.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Craigs Chapel Church of 
Christ conducted by Bro. Van Vowers. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery in 
Limestone County, Ala. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A native of Limestone County, she was the daughter of the late Dan and Sara 
Arthur Kieff and was married to the late William Jackson Andrews.
Survivors include one adopted daughter, Mrs. Billie Townsend of Lester, Ala.; 
two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
ANDREWS, George V. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,
Mr. George V. Andrews, 85, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1988, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 7, at Oaks and 
Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with burial in Polk Memorial Garden.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Andrews was the son of the late George Oran and 
Frances LaRue Andrews and was married to the late Sarah Gibson Andrews. He was a 
member of Grace Nazarene Church and retired from Monsanto Chemical Company.
Survivors include one son, Thomas E. Andrews of Franklin; three daughters, Mrs. 
Ostine (Frances) Polly of Pulaski, Mrs. Thomas (Georgene) Jones and Mrs. Ervin 
(Joyce) Black, both of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 
one great-great-grandchildren.
ANDREWS, Isom A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1988
Mr. Isom A. Andrews, 92, died Thursday, June 2, 1988, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, at Taylor Funeral Home with 
Carl Barnes and Elmer Howell officiating. Burial was in Huntsville Memory 
Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Andrews; two step-sons, William Newton of 
Frankewing, Odis Newton of Florida; two brothers, Clyde Andrews of Tate, Preston 
Andrews of Huntsville, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. Ozzie Bridges and Mrs. Annie 
Beeler, both of Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Addie Moore of Indiana; two 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
ANDREWS, Lurleean Nellie Dunivant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Jul 1981
Graveside services for a Giles County native, Mrs. Lurleean Nellie Dunivant 
Andrews, 82, of Nashville, who died Tuesday, June 30 in Southern Hills Hospital, 
Nashville, were held Friday at Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. Andrews was the wife of the late Marvin Franklin Andrews.
Survivors include a son, James F. Andrews, Pocomoke, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. 
Hester Burgess, Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Kate Thigpen, Nashville; three 
brothers, Fedd W. Dunivant, Los Angeles, Calif., William K. Dunivant, Akron, 
Ohio, and Hillis Dunivant, Los Angeles, Calif.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ANGELY, Judson N. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Judson N. Angely, 73, of Shreveport, La. and the husband of a Giles County 
native, died Saturday December 20 at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital, 
Shreveport, after a short illness.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Rose-North Marshall St. Chapel with 
burial in Forest Park Cemetery.
Mr. Angely, a native of Iverness, Fla., was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs Mary O. Stevenson Angely, Shreveport; two sons, 
Gene Angely, Shreveport and Ronald Angely, Laplace, La. and several 
grandchildren.
ANGUS, Betty Fay OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Oct 1987
Miss Betty Fay Angus, 50, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1987, at 
Hermitage Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. Funeral services were held Friday, 
Oct. 9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Arthur Hardison officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
Miss Angus was a native of Giles County. Survivors include her parents, Willie 
L. and Lois Wells Angus of Lynnville; one brother, Terrell Angus of Lynnville; 
two sisters, Mrs. Sue Lovell and Mrs. Ann Elias of Columbia.
ANGUS, Eula S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Mrs. Eula S. Angus, 97, died Sunday, March 17, 1985, at Maury County Hospital in 
Columbia.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, W. L. Angus of Lynnville.
ANGUS, George D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1986
Mr. George D. Angus, 81, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 30, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial took place in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Agnes Angus of Pulaski; one son, Malcolm 
Angus of Ardmore, Tenn.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
ANGUS, Jacob Wesley and John Michael OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 May 1987
Jacob Wesley and John Michael Angus died Tuesday, May 12, at Huntsville 
Hospital. Graveside services were held Sunday, May 17, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 
with Alvin Holt officiating.
Survivors include their parents, Randall and Nancy Angus of Toney, Ala.; 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Angus of Ardmore, Ala.; Mrs. Naomi Hodges of 
Michigan; great-grandmother, Mrs. George Angus of Pulaski.
ANGUS, James Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Oct 1989
Mr. James Henry Angus, 90, of Lynnville died Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989, at Maury 
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were hedl Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Old Mount 
Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Pulaski with Elder Claud Bellafont 
Officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery in Lynnville. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Angus was the son of the late Felix and Ophelia 
Smith Angus. He was a farmer and member of Emanuel Primitive Baptist Church in 
Columbia, where he served as a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Angus of Lynnville; eight daughters, 
Mrs. Christine Jones, Mrs. Lucille Jones, both of Pontiac, Mich., Mrs. Vernia 
Mae Clack of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Lourene Moore and Mrs. Bessie L. Knight, both 
of Nashville, Mrs. Lizzie Lee Amis and Mrs. Barbara J. Waite, both of Columbia, 
Mrs. Jewelean Amis of Lewisburg; two sons, James E. Angus of Mt. Pleasant, John 
Thomas Angus of Lewisburg; 45 grandchildren; 92 great-grandchildren; 11 
great-great-grandchildren.
ANGUS, James Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
James Wilson Angus, 87, a retired farmer of Route 1, Lynnville died at his home, 
Saturday March 7.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 Monday, March 8 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. 
Burial in Lynnwood Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Cleo Bunt officiated.
Mr. Angus was a Giles County native, the son of the late Samuel D. and Florence 
Attkisson Angus. His was is Mrs. Rennie Lee McGee Angus, who survives.
Other survivors include five sons, James Elmer Angus, Lake City, Fla., Robert 
Lee Angus, Rogersville, Ala., David Frank Angus, Ethridge, Sidney Bryant Angus, 
Murfreesboro and Charles Wilson Angus, Lynnville; six daughters, Mrs. Rufus 
Overstreet, Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. James Black, Lynnville, Mrs. Gilmore Tarpley, 
Pulaski, Mrs. John Williams, Lynnville, Mrs. Joe D. Sumners, Pulaski, Mrs. Dale 
Stafford, Lynnville; two brothers, Archie Angus, Portsmouth, Va., Grady Angus, 
Columbus, Ga.; one sister, Stella Walker, Huntsville, Ala.; twenty-eight 
grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; and two great great 
grandchildren.
ANTHONY, Farrel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Aug 1989
Mr. Farrel Anthony died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1989, at the Lewisburg Community 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 5, at First Baptist Church 
on Shoal Street in Pulaski with the Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Anthony was the son of the late Sam and Mable White Anthony. He was a member 
of the Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church. He was retired from Lewisburg 
Casting.
Survivors include his wife, Durlean Tucker Anthony; one step-son, Rufus Daly of 
Lewisburg; one brother, Richard Anthony of Chicago, Ill.; one aunt, Mrs. Molly 
McLaurine of Columbia; his step-mother, Mrs. Mabel Leslie; several nieces and 
nephews.
ANTHONY, William Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Mr. William Wilson Anthony, 76, Pulaski, died Monday, June 13, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Thursday, June 16, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Anthony Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Presbyterian Church, he was the son 
of the late Neal and Mamie Kimbrough Anthony. He is survived by several nieces 
and nephews.
APPLETON, Herbert "Stovewood" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mr. Herbert "Stovewood" Appleton, 62, died Thursday, July 16, 1987, at National 
Health Care Center in Lawrenceburg.
Graveside services were held Saturday, July 18, at Shaw Cemetery near Prospect 
with Andy Brown officiating. North Funeral Home of Lawrenceburg was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Appleton was the son of the late Douglas W. and 
Martha Smith Appleton and was married to the late Maveline McKissack Appleton. 
He was retired from Knott's Paving Company of Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include one daughter, Doris Shedd of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Rex 
Appleton of Lawrenceburg, Bobby Appleton of Lakeland, Fla.; four grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Barnett of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Ruby Griggs of 
Pulaski; three brothers, James Appleton of Lawrenceburg, Bill Appleton of 
Pulaski, Gilbert Appleton of Wickenburg, Ariz.
APPLETON, Mackie Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
Mackie Lee Appleton, 80, 1107 Iris Street, Pulaski, died Friday, June 30, 1989, 
at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday at Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Appleton was a Giles County native and the son of the late David and Myrtle 
Matthews Appleton. He was a retired brick and block mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Appleton, Pulaski; four sons, Shelby 
Appleton, Tyler, Texas, Cletus Appleton, Milpitas, Calif., Kenneth (Toby) 
Appleton and Terry Appleton, both of Pulaski; four daughters, Mexine Fulmer, 
Covington, Ky., Alice Johnson, Indianapolis, Ind., Glenda Lenivor, Warren, 
Mich., and June Boone, Mt. Nebo, West Va.; two brothers, Robert and Cletus 
Appelton, both of Pulaski; three sisters, Lillian Hutton and Christine Hyatt, 
both of Pulaski, and Maude Appleton, Shelbyville; 24 grandchildren; 18 
great-grandchildren; and 10 step-grandchildren.
APPLETON, Mary Ruth Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 May 1989
Mrs. Mary Ruth Appleton, 82, of Prospect, died Friday, May 19, 1989, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 23, at 
Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in 
Antioch Cemetery in Prospect.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Appleton was the daughter of the late 
Johnny and Emily Brown. She was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in 
Prospect.
Survivors include her husband, Riley Appleton, Sr. of Prospect; three sons, 
Riley Appleton, Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind., Robert Appleton of Nashville and Joe 
Appleton of Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Lena Davis of Elkmont, Ala., Mrs. 
Dessie Tyson and Mrs. Emma Nance, both of Indianapolis, Willodene Appleton of 
Nashville; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah 
Coleman, Mrs. Ruth Brown and Mrs. Emma Randolph.
APPLETON, Lonnie Ray Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Lonnie Ray Appleton, Jr., 11, of Irving, Texas, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1987, 
at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Funeral services were held 
Sunday, Oct. 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Mercer 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his father, Lonnie Appleton of Pulaski; his mother, Marilyn 
Prince Appleton of Irving, Texas; one brother, Jeff Appleton of Pulaski; one 
step-brother, David Harris of Pulaski; one sister, Jennifer Appleton of Pulaski; 
two step-sisters, Sandy and Janet Harris of Pulaski; maternal grandmother, Mary 
Prince of Pulaski; paternal grandfather, Bill Appleton of Pulaski.
APPLETON, Willie Hess OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1983
Mr. Willie Hess Appleton, 57, Prospect, died Monday, May 16, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 12 noon Friday, May 20, at 
Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with burial in Leggtown Cemetery, Roy White 
officiating.
He was the son of the late Edgar and Lula B. McDonald Appleton and was a farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ever Jean Mayfield Appleton; four daughters, 
Mrs. Ruby Smith and Mrs. Norma Smith, both of Prospect, Mrs. Mary Coleman, 
Elkmont, Alabama, and Mrs. Brenda Swinger, Pulaski; four sons, William Legg, Ft. 
Knox, Kentucky, Harold Appleton, Oxford, Mississippi, Thomas and Kenneth 
Appleton, both of Prospect; four sisters, Mrs. Pearline Starks Mrs. Etha Coffey, 
both of Pulaski, Mrs. Otha Appleton, Oxford, Mississippi, and Mrs. Audrey 
Grigsby, Houston, Texas; four brothers, William Appleton, Pulaski, Clifford and 
Joe Appleton, both of Prospect, and Eddie Appleton, Nashville; and nine 
grandchildren.
ARCHER, Mary Euple OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Apr 1980
Funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Euple Archer, 44, of Route 4, Pulaski, who died 
Monday, April 7 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Ala., were held Tuesday at 
2:30 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Terrell Pitts 
and Kyle McWheter. Burial took place in the Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Archer, an employee at East Elementary Cafeteria, was born in Fulton, 
Miss., the daughter of Mrs. Louella Slay Carpenter, of Trinity, Ala., who 
survives, and the late Rochester Bishop.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Alton Archer; two 
sons, Neal Archer and Eugene Archer, Prospect; two daughters, Mrs. Libby 
Thomason, Lynnville, and Mrs. Sheila Johnson, Danville, Ala.; two brothers, Leon 
Bishop, Decatur, Ala., and Donald Bishop, Florida; five sisters, Mrs. Virginia 
Dodson and Mrs. Eula Mae Cooper, Courtland, Ala., Mrs. Mozell Chapman, 
Huntsville, Mrs. Maxine Goode, Oneonta, Ala., and Mrs. Lois Brewer, Fulton, 
Miss., and five grandchildren.
ARMOUR, Bessie Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
Mrs. Bessie Elizabeth Armour, 65, of Memphis, died recently at Methodist 
Hospital after a long illness. Services were held at Woodhaven Funeral Home in 
Millington with burial in Memphis Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Armour was a retired telle at First Tennessee Bank. She was a member of 
Ardmore Baptist Church and the Frayser chapter of Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Armour; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra 
Russell of Memphis, Mrs. Andre Noris of Bartlett; one son, Dorv W. Armour of 
Memphis; her mother, Mrs. Winnie Gillespie of Boone, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. 
Audrey Vanell Stewart of Boone, N.C.; four grandchildren.
ARMSTRONG, Clyde Ewing OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Clyde Ewing Armstrong, 54, of Route 5, Pulaski died Wednesday, October 15 in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Elkton Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Johnson 
was the officiant.
Mr. Armstrong, who was an employee of the Giles County Highway Department, was a 
Giles County native. He was the son of Mrs. Fanny Leu Wilburn Armstrong of 
Pulaski, who survives, and the late Carmel H. Armstrong.
In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Mrs. Robbie Taylor 
Armstrong; two sons, Mike Armstrong and Darrell Armstrong, Pulaski.
ARNEY, Roy Brown Giles Free Press __ Jun 1985
Mr. Roy Brown Arney, 68, of Route 8, Pulaski, TN, died June 25, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital in Pulaski, TN.
Funeral services were held June 27 at 2 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery with Bennett 
May Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mr. Arney was the son of the late B. E. and 
Kathlene Allen Arney.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Beulah Scales Arney of Pulaski, TN; two sons, 
Ronnie Lynn Arney of Pulaski and Joe Ben Arney of Pulaski; one grandchild; and 
one brother, Benton E. Arney of Orlando, Fla.
ARNOLD, Foster Eldridge Newsline 17 Feb 1987
Foster Eldridge Arnold, 78, of Pulaski, died February 15, 1987 at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville, TN.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Hollis Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery with 
Bennett May Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Hickman County, Mr. Arnold was the son of the late Lawrence and 
Sally Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a car dealer for many years and was affiliated with 
First National Bank.
Survivors include his wife, Harriett Murrey Arnold of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Genne Johnston of Athens, AL; four grandchildren; and one brother, Walker 
Arnold of Nashville.
ARNOLD, Lillie Sellen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1985
Lillian Sellen Arnold, 92, died Thursday, May 16, 1985, at Montgomery County 
Nursing Home, Mount Ida, Arkansas. Funeral services were held Monday, May 20, at 
9:30 a.m. at Grass Mortuary in Hot Spring, Ark., with burial in National 
Cemetery in Little Rock, Ark.
Survivors include four grandchildren, Earnest Pate of Texas, Donald Pate of New 
Jersey, Helen Hardcastle of Texas and Millie Hansen of Pulaski; eight 
great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
ARNOLD, Mary Minerva Ethridge OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Aug 1983
Mrs. Mary Minerva Arnold, 66, died August 4, 1983, at Butler, Missouri. Memorial 
services were held Wednesday, August 10, in Nevada, Missouri, with burial in the 
U. S. National Cemetery No. 1 in Ft. Scott, Kansas.
She was was the daughter of the late Marcus Eugene Ethridge, Sr. and the late 
Manella King Ethridge of Pulaski.
Survivors include two brothers, Marcus Ethridge, Jr. of Madison and John Owen 
Ethridge of Jackson, Mississippi; one half-brother, Daniel E. Ethridge of 
Pulaski.
Mrs. Arnold was a retired music teacher.
ARTHUR, Kevin Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1988
Kevin Lee Arthur, 16, of Cornersville, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 1988, in Huntsville 
General Hospital as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services were 
held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Short 
Cemetery in Spring Place.
A native of Marshall County, Arthur was a freshman at Cornersville High School. 
He was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Arthur of Pulaski.
Survivors include his parents, Bill and Doris Defoe Arthur of Cornersville; one 
brother, Timmy Arthur of Cornersville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd 
Defoe of Cornersville.
ARTHUR, Roy Nathan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Dec 1982
Roy Nathan Arthur, 69, of Stark, Florida, died on Saturday, December 4, 1982, at 
Veteran's Hospital in Lake City, Florida.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 
at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a former U. S. Navy man, Mr. Arthur was a retired 
construction worker.
He was married to Kathryn Englett Arthur of Stark, FL and was the son of the 
late James Woodard and Mamie Beadle Arthur.
Additional survivors include four sons, Larry Arthur of Pulaski, Terry and 
Rodney Arthur, both of Florida and Danny Arthur of Kentucky; seven daughters, 
Mrs. Margie Boshers and Mrs. Carolyn Bloss, both of Columbia, Mrs. Ann Prince of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Shonnie Wagner and Mrs. Tammie Scott, both of Ohio, Mrs. Ginger 
Stivers and Mrs. Crystal Duffy, both of Florida; one sister, Ms. Lessie Grey 
Hopkins of Hendersonville, TN, 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
ASHBURN, Alfred Sidney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Aug 1987
Mr. Alfred Sidney Ashburn, 81, of Cornersville, died Monday, August 17, 1987, at 
Oakwood Nursing Home in Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Bennett May Chapel with Jack 
Dunn officiating. Graveside services were held at Cumberland Presbyterian 
Cemetery in Hillsboro.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Ashburn was the son of the late Standifer and 
Florence Bramblett Ashburn. He was a member of Diana Church of Christ and was a 
retired salesman.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Prosser Ashburn of Cornersville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Annelle Ashburn Werner of Nashville; one son, Henry Hines Ashburn 
of Hendersonville; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, 
Mrs. Emily Starnes of Decherd, Tenn., Mrs. Dorothy Morgan of Texas; three 
brothers, Howard Ashburn of Springfield, Ernest Ashburn of McMinnville, John 
Ashburn of Fayetteville, Ark; three step-daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean McCollum of 
Cornersville, Mrs. Ernestine Rudd of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Linda Bass of 
Columbia.
ASHFORD, Mamie Ruth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Oct 1981
Mrs. Mamie Ruth Ashford, 89, Route 1, Prospect, died on Wednesday, September 30, 
1981, at Giles County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late George and 
Ettie Ashford McCree and the wife of the late Demps Thomas Ashford.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, October 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Earl 
Hocker officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard and Aubrey Ashford of Prospect; three 
daughters, Christine Arthur and Edna Kimbrough, Pulaski; one brother, Guy 
McCree, Prospect; one sister, Lucille Simpson, Pulaski; 23 grandchildren and 42 
great-grandchildren.
ASHFORD, Nancy Izora OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1986
Nancy Izora Ashford passed away Nov. 8, 1986, in Tucson, Ariz. She was born in 
Giles County Jan. 16, 1902. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stacy 
Ashford, and daughter, Hilda Stalp.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 10 a.m. at First Southern 
Baptist Church by Pastor Ron Hart. Burial was at Southlawn Memorial Park in 
Tuscon.
Survivors include a daughter, Aileen Campbell; son-in-law, Giles Campbell; six 
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Viva Hinote of Pensacola, 
Fla.; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ashford was a long time resident of Giles County and after moving to Tuscon 
kept up with the "home town" friends through the local paper.
ASHTON, Howard Reynolds OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jun 1989
Howard Reynolds Ashton, 81, Lynnville, died Tuesday, June 20, 1989, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bennett May 
Funeral Home with Al May officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville.
Mr. Ashton was a native of Giles County and the son of the late John and Emma 
Hobbs Ashton. He was a member of the Lynnville Church of Christ and a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virgie Ashton, Lynnville; one daughter, Mrs. 
Betty Bandy,
Madison; two sons, Bob, Durham, N.C., and Bill Ashton, Miami, Fla.; one sister, 
Mrs. Neely Doggett, Lynnville and seven grandchildren.
ASHTON, John Mack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1989
Mr. John Mack Ashton, 71, of Sparta, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 1988, at Cumberland 
Medical Center in Crossville. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 2, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Al May and Robert Dean officiating. Burial was in Mars 
Hill Cemetery in Marshall County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ashton was the son of the late John and Emma Hobbs 
Ashton. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Orr Ashton of Sparta; two sons, Lyndall 
Ashton of Lynnville, Jimmy Ashton of Sparta; two daughters, Estell Ashton of 
Nashville, Martha Ashton of Ashland City; one brother, Howard Ashton of 
Lynnville; one sister, Mrs. Neely Doggett of Lynnville; five grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.
ASHTON, Owen Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Owen Brown Ashton, 76, a resident of 
Hillview Nursing Home, Columbia, who died Friday, September 5 in that city, were 
conducted Sunday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia at 2:30 p.m. by 
Church of Christ ministers Brown Foster and Elmer Lusk. Interment was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mr. Ashton, a retired carpenter, was the son of the late John and Emma Hobbs 
Ashton. For a number of years he had made his home in Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Gregg Ashton; two daughters, Mrs. Paul 
Burgess of Goodlettsville and Mrs. Myron Burgess, Jr. of Lynnville; a sister, 
Mrs. Horace Doggett of Lynnville; three brothers, Ewing Ashton, Howard Ashton 
and Mack Ashton, also of Lynnville and nine grandchildren.
ATTKISSON, Ida Mae Johns OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Mrs. Ida Mae Attkisson, 97, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Attkisson was the daughter of the late James 
Henry and Mollie Johns and was married to the late Joe Abner Attkisson. She was 
a member of the Second Street Church of Christ in Pulaski.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Alma McGowan Wahneta of Florida, Mrs. 
Paul Hooie and Mrs. Juanita Wilburn, both of Pulaski; two sons, Willie Joe and 
James Henry Attkisson, both of Pulaski; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren 
and six great-great-grandchildren.
ATTKISSON, Viola Pearl Waldrop OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1986
A Giles County native was killed in a two-car automobile accident in Enterprise 
Saturday.
Viola Pearl Attkisson, 65, died when the car in which she was a passenger was 
hit head on in Enterprise in Maury County. She was taken to Maury County 
Hospital where she died a short time later.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Williams Mt. Pleasant Chapel with Murray 
Alexander and Charlie Craig officiating. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery in Mt. 
Pleasant.
She was the daughter of the late M. L. and Hautie Matlock Waldrop of Mt. 
Pleasant.
Survivors include her husband, Eldon Attkisson; a son, Billy Wayne Attkisson of 
Mt. Pleasant; two daughters, Mrs. Martha McNeese and Mrs. Shelia Bradbury, both 
of Mt. Pleasant; four brothers, Russell, Jessie, Howard and W. C. Waldrop, all 
of Mt. Pleasant; two sisters, Dorothy Chapman of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Geneva 
Brown of Columbia; and three grandchildren.
AUSTIN, A. C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Nov 1989
Mr. A. C. Austin of Ardmore, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at Ardmore United Methodist Church Friday, 
Nov. 24, with the Rev. Peter Vaneyes and Dr. Charles Frank Gattis, Jr. 
officiating. Burial was in the Austin Cemetery in Ardmore. Taylor Funeral Home 
in Ardmore was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Austin was the son of the late Maggie Rawls and A. 
C. (Alex) Austin, Sr. He was a member of ht Ardmore United Methodist Church, 
where he was a lay leader, a member of the Ardmore Rotary Club, American Legion 
and VFW, was a veteran of World War II and was named citizen of the year of 
Ardmore in 1989. His father was the founder of Ardmore and donated real estate 
for the Ardmore Elementary and High School, the Ardmore Post Office and the Bank 
of Ardmore. Mr. Austin was the first baby born in Ardmore.
Survivors include his wife, Dovie Williams Austin of Ardmore; two daughters, 
Susan Austin of Ardmore, Anne Pene of Desoto, Texas; two granddaughters, Tanya 
Ann Pene of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Angela Christina Pene of Desoto, Texas.
AUSTIN, Grace Osgood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Grace Osgood Austin, 42, co-owner of WMGL-FM radio station 
in Pulaski were conducted by the Reverend Lynn McDowell at the Church of the 
Messiah Episcopal in Pulaski, Sunday, January 17 at 2:00 p.m. Interment took 
place Monday at Oak Grove Cemetery
in Greenville, TN.
Daughter of the late Harry and Nelle Galloway Osgood, Mrs. Austin was a native 
of Oak Park, IL.
Survivors include her husband, Jay Austin, of Pulaski; and one aunt, Mrs. Una 
Erikson, of Nashville.
AUSTIN, Margaret Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Mrs. Margaret Louise Austin, Nashville, died Saturday, March 4, 1989. Funeral 
services were held Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church with Rev. Durwood 
McCord and Rev. James Beasley officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
She was the wife of the late H. H Austin, Sr. Survivors include, two sons, Homer 
H. Austin, Jr., Nashville and Donald Young Austin, Shelbyville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Raymond Young of Pulaski and Mrs. Rebecca Duke of Ft. Smith, Ark.; three 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
AUSTIN, Thomas E. (Buster) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Thomas E. "Buster" Austin, 61, Elkton, TN, were held on 
Sunday, February 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel . Reverends William Suddarth and 
Wesley Holden officiated with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Austin died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville on Friday, February 12, 
1982. He was the son of the late Thomas Lee and Mary Elizabeth Oliver Austin.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Austin is survived by his wife, Ann Routon Austin 
of Elkton. Mr. Austin was a World War II Veteran and had served 35 years with 
the U. S. Government.
Additional survivors include two sons, Tommy Austin of Pulaski and David Austin 
of Elkton; one sister, Mrs. Annie Ruth Croney of Elkton; and one grandchild.
AYMETT, Hamilton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1986
Hamilton Aymett, 81, of Alvaton, Ky., died Friday, June 6, 1986, at Bowling 
Green Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Aymett was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Aymett of Alvaton, Ky.; one son, Harold 
Aymett of Alvaton, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs. Vivian Abell of Franklins, N.C.; four 
grandchildren; one sister, Miss Catherine Aymett of Pulaski; two brothers, Gray 
Aymett and George Aymett, both of Pulaski.
AYMETT, Robert Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jul 1984
Robert Edward Aymett, 76, Route 2, Pulaski, died on Monday, July 23, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John W. and Sarah W. 
Tarpley Aymett and was married to the late Dora Harwell Aymett. He was a retired 
farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bill Morris and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Survivors include three brothers, George Aymett and Gray Aymett, Pulaski; and 
Hamelton Aymett, Bowling Green, Kentucky; one sister, Katherine Aymett, Pulaski; 
and several nieces and nephews.
AYRES, Woodrow W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Dec 1983
Mr. Woodrow W. Ayres, age 71, of 552 E. Madison Street, Pulaski, died Sunday, 
December 18, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel Tuesday, December 20, at 11 
a. m. with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ayres was a veteran of WWII and was retired from 
Gulf Oil Company. He was married to Mrs. Louise Miles Ayres of Pulaski, she 
survives. He was the son of the late Van B. and Donie Gunter Ayres.
Survivors other than his wife, include one step-son, Don Williams of Pulaski; 
one step-daughter, Peggy Hathcoat of California; one brother, Charles Ayres of 
Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Rachel Farris, Mrs. Mary Allard, both of Collinwood; 
and seven step-grandchildren.
BAILEY, Herman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Jun 1982
Herman Bailey, 63, Route 1, Ardmore, died on Saturday, June 5, 1982, at 
Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Rainey Funeral Home with 
Ed Burrow and Houston Shannon officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery, 
Ardmore.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadine Whitt Bailey; three sns, Donald Bailey, 
Larry Bailey and Randy Bailey, all of Ardmore; three daughters, Mrs. Laurene 
Schrimsher of Ardmore, Mrs. Sue Turner and Mrs. Billie Rose Raney, both of 
Huntsville; four brothers, four sisters, and 14 grandchildren.
BAILEY, Homer Donald OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
The wife of a Baptist deacon shot to death Thursday at his home on Union Hill 
Road in Ardmore has confessed to his murder, officers said.
Carol Bailey is being held in Giles County Jail under $100,000 bond for first 
degree murder in the death of Homer Donald Bailey, 50......
Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in Gatlin Cemetery in Limestone 
County, Ala. He was the son of Mrs. Nadine Bailey of Ardmore.
Other survivors include one son, Michael Bailey; daughter, Angela Bailey; two 
brothers, Randy and Larry Bailey, Ardmore; three sisters, Laurene Schrimsher, 
Ardmore, Billie Raney, New Market, Ala., and Sue Turner, Huntsville.
BAILEY, James ____________ __ Feb 198_
James B. Bailey, of Belle Chasse, Louisiana, died Friday, February 19, at the 
age of 62.
Mr. Bailey was a retired employee of the Wilson Road Construction Company and 
had helped build roads in and around Giles County back in the 60's.
He is survived locally by his wife, Jo Hedgecoth of Pulaski. Two children, Mrs. 
Brenda Parretts and James C. Bailey, also survive.
BAILEY, Jennie A. Curren Maxwell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Mar 1988
Mrs. Jennie A. Bailey, 81, died Wednesday, March 9, 1988, at Baptist Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 13, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bailey was the daughter of the late George and 
Sue Scales Curren and was married to the late William A. Maxwell and the late 
Richard Bailey. She was a member of the Rocky Mount Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mamie L. Carson of Nashville; one grandson, 
George E. Carson, Jr. of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary L. Suttles and Mrs. 
Sue Mae Holt, both of Pulaski; four step-daughters; two step-sons; five nieces 
and 10 nephews.
BAKER, Frank Leroy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Frank Leroy Baker died Sunday in St. Pauls, N. C.
He was 43 years old. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in St. 
Pauls with burial in that city.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Burns Baker; a step-son, Larry Joe Burns; 
three grandchildren. All are of Pulaski.
BAKER, Lula Myrtle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Myrtle Baker of Pulaski, who died Sunday, May 25 
at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Church of Christ minister, G. C Fox officiating. Burial 
was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mrs. Baker, who was a nurse was a native of Lincoln County. Her parents were the 
late James Hiram and Mary Clay Grimes Brady and she was married to the late 
Lewis Baker.
The only immediate survivor are a brother, Burton Brady, McBurg and a sister, 
Mrs. May Khone of Nashville.
BAKER, Oscar Athal Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
Mr. Oscar Athal Baker, Sr., 78, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, July 3, 1989, at 
Crockett General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at 
North Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bob Gobble officiating. Burial 
was in Gum Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Baker was the son of the late James William and Clara Shellnut Baker. He was 
a retired carpenter and painter.
Survivors include his wife, Reba Hannah Baker of Lawrenceburg; five daughters, 
Jimmie Faye Spruille of Atlanta, Ga., Dorris Oneita White of Pulaski, Syble 
Carlene Blade of Lawrenceburg, Clara Sue Baldwin of Washington, D.C., Mary 
Regina Taylor of Summertown; one son, Oscar Athal Baker, Jr. of Lawrenceburg; 14 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
BALDWIN, Guy Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mr. Guy Edward Baldwin, 46, formerly of Pulaski and a resident of Long Beach, 
California, for several years, died Saturday, July 4, 1987.
Burial was in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. Mr. Baldwin 
retired as senior quartermaster from the U. S. Navy in November, 1977.
Survivors include his mother, Doy Hayes of Columbia; one son, Joseph Baldwin of 
Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Carl Baldwin of Pittsburg, Calif.; three sisters, 
Bobbie Baker of Monterey, Calif., Bettie Wesley of Denver, Colo., and Mildred 
Voss of Columbia; two grandchildren.
BALDWIN, John Aymett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jun 1980
Funeral services for John Aymett Baldwin of Avondale Estates, Ga., who died June 
10, 1982 at his home, were held Tuesday at 10 a. m. at Turner Funeral Home in 
Decatur, Ga.
Mr. Baldwin was a native Giles Countian and a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary McCormack Baldwin; mother, Mrs. Sadye 
Aymett Baldwin; one son, Dr. John W. Baldwin, Griffin, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Jean Baldwin Jackson, Decatur, Ga. and one grandson.
BALDWIN, Sadye Aymett OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Jul 1985
Mrs. Sadye Aymett Baldwin, 89, of Avondale Estates, Georgia, died Monday, July 
29, 1985, at Westburg Nursing Facility in Jenkinsburg, Georgia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas White and Sara 
Elizabeth Abernathy Aymett and was married to the late John William Baldwin.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mary M. Baldwin of Avondale Estates, Ga.; 
two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
BALL, Dessie Ingram OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Dessie Ingram Ball, 89, 421 W. Jefferson Street, Pulaski, died June 13, 1983, at 
Giles County Hospital.
She was the wife of the late E. T. Ball, Sr., and a Giles County native. She was 
the daughter of the late Hiram and Elizabeth Rutledge Ingram.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 1983, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. 
Bill Moss officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ann Dunn, Manchester, Tenn.; one step-son, 
E. T. Ball, Jr., Pulaski and six grandchildren.
BALL, Dora Martin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Nov 1981
Mrs. Dora M. Ball, 89, Route 1, Ethridge, died on Friday, October 30, 1981, at 
Graymere Nursing Home, Columbia.
A Maury County native, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Maggie Hobbs 
Martin and the wife of the late Willie Mack Ball. She was a member of the 
Mooresville Pike Church of Christ and the mother of the late William Sherral 
Ball.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, November 1, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Shane Cemetery, Tom Oglesby officiating.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Raymond Jett, Mooresville, Mrs. Coy 
Risner, Ethridge, Mrs. Tillman Ledford, Columbia, and Mrs. E. D. Donovan Xenia, 
Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Osborne and Mrs. Ester Denton, Columbia, Mrs. 
Lillian Wilson, Culleoka, Mrs. Frances Lambert, Nashville; 18 grandchildren and 
21 great-grandchildren.
BALL, Kathleen Phelps OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Mrs. Kathleen Phelps Ball, 71, of Paducah, KY, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1986, in 
that city.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Elkton, Mrs. Ball was the daughter of the late Benton and Orlean 
Austin Phelps.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Ball of Paducah, KY; two sons, Ronnie Ball 
of Paducah, KY, Donnie Ball of Biloxi, MS; four sisters, Mrs. Sis Coffman of 
Veto, AL, Mrs. Faye McGee of Petersburg, Mrs. Jerry Springer of Columbia, Mrs. 
Sue Warren of Athens, AL; two brothers, O. E. Phelps of Midland, TX and Jack 
Phelps of Huntsville, AL; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
BALL, Laura Viola OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Nov 1984
Mrs. Laura Viola Ball, 80, of Columbia, Tennessee, died on Saturday, November 
17, 1984, at Columbia Nursing Care.
She was married to the late Roy Ball.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Monday, November 19, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Roy L. Ball, Pulaski; one daughter, Miss Elizabeth 
Ann Ball, Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Mable McFarland, Nashville, and Mrs. 
Mildred Stewart, Huntsville, Alabama; one grandchild and two 
great-grandchildren.
BALL, Lonnie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Dec 1983
Mr. Lonnie Ball, 48, Route 5, Pulaski, died Monday, December 26, 1983 in a farm 
accident. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, December 28 at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Andrew and Edith Tankersley Ball, 
Pulaski.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Andrew Van Ball; three 
brothers, Jack Ball, Georgia, A. C. Ball and Ben Ball, Pulaski; five sisters, 
Faye Roberts, Joan Smith, Jean Ferguson, and Bonnie Ball of Pulaski, and Blondee 
Byrd of Kansas.
BALL, Odell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1985
Mr. Odell Ball, 82, died Thursday, July 26, 1985 at his residence. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, July 27 at Bennett May Chapel with burial in Mt. 
Moriah Cemetery.
He was the son of the late William Mack and Verna Carter Ball and was married to 
Rubie Mae Hamlett Ball.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Davidson, Nashville and Mrs. 
Helen Davenport, Donelson; one brother, Lawrence Ball, Erlanger, Ky. five 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
BALL, Ura Stapp OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mrs. Ura Stapp Ball, 83, of Pulaski, died Monday, Sept. 9, 1985, at Donelson 
Hospital in Donelson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Gustin and Pearlie 
Mae Bee Stapp and was married to the late Guy W. Ball.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy Ball of Nashville; several grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Rosearcher of Nashville and Mrs. Helen Carter of Nashville.
BALL, William Sherral OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1981
Funeral services for William Sherral Ball, 61, of Route 1, Culleoka, who died 
Sunday, June 14 in Veterans Hospital, Nashville, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Cleo Bunt. Interment was in Shane Cemetery.
Mr. Ball, a Maury County native, was the son of Mrs. Dora Martin Ball of 
Columbia, who survives, and the late Mack Ball. He was a self-employed painter 
and a World War II veteran.
In addition to his mother, survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Edna Jett, 
Mooresville, Mrs. Maggie Risner, Ethridge, Mrs. Vivian Ledford, Columbia and 
Mrs. Martha Dunavant, Xenia, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
BALLENTINE, Andrew Myers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Dr. Andrew Myers Ballentine, 71, of Knoxville, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1987, at 
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Gibson, in Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 26, at The Church of the Messiah, 
Episcopal in Pulaski, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
The son of the late Edward Swope and Mary Louise Myers Ballentine, Dr. 
Ballentine was a native of Scottsville, Ky.
He was a graduate of Columbia Military Academy and the University of Tennessee 
College of Dentistry, Memphis, and practiced in Pulaski for 33 years.
Dr. Ballentine served as secretary and president of the Tennessee State Dental 
Association and was a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry. He also was a 
past president of the Pulaski Rotary Club.
Dr. Ballentine retired as Lieutenant Colonel after 23 years service in the U. S. 
Army and Army Reserve, having served in the European Theatre during World War 
II.
Survivors in addition to his daughter, are a son, Thomas Andrew Ballentine of 
Memphis; one brother, the Rev. Edgar S. Ballentine, III of Courtland, Ala.; 
three grandchildren.
BALLENTINE, Edgar OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Apr 1982
Edgar Ballentine, 92, of Courtland, Alabama, formerly of Pulaski, died on 
Friday, April 16, 1982, in a Huntsville, Alabama hospital.
Graveside services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, April 18, at Maplewood Cemetery 
in Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Ballentine of Courtland; two sons, the 
Rev. Edgar Ballentine of McMinnville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Ballentine of 
Knoxville; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
BALLENTINE, Robert Early OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1983
Mr. Robert Early Ballentine, age 65, of Pulaski, died October 22, 1983, in Giles 
County Hospital, following a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 
October 26, at 12:00 noon at the Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. 
Robert A. Oliver officiating. Burial was in the Agnew Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ballentine was a member of the Ebenezer Missionary 
Baptist Church. He was married to Mrs. Susie Nelson Ballentine of Pulaski and 
was the son of the late Will and Jennie Campbell Ballentine.
Other than his wife, survivors include seven daughters, Mary Young, Jennie 
Houston, Mamie White, Martha and Evelyn Ballentine of Pulaski, Lillie B. Suttle 
and Brenda Faye Ballentine of Nashville; three sons, Robert A. Ballentine, 
Apopka, Florida, Sgt. Ernest Ballentine, U. S. Army, Germany, and Willie Finis 
Ballentine, Pulaski; a step-son, Milroy Gilbert, Indianapolis, Indiana; 23 
grandchildren; a great-grandchild; four sisters, Annie Williams and Lucile 
Owens, Nashville, Elizabeth Malone and Bessie Malone, Louisville, Ky.; a brother 
Phillip Ballentine, Nashville.17 nephews, 15 nieces; several cousins; and a 
faithful and devoted friend, George Coleman.
BALLENTINE, Thomas Rose OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Jan 1983
Mr. Thomas Rose Ballentine, 73, Goodsprings, died Thursday, January 27, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Sunday, January 30, at 
Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Goodsprings Cemetery, R. A. Oliver 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Finch and Annie Rose 
Ballentine and was married to Laura Ballentine, Goodsprings.
Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Margaret Nelson; and two step-daughters, 
Mrs. Linda Braden and Mrs. Elaine Peden.
BARBER, Lerlene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mrs. Lerlene Barber, 85, of the Aspen Hill Community died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 
1985, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Thomas and 
Ellenetta Hanna Petty and was married to the late Maybon Barber. She was a 
lifelong member of Fiducia Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were to be held at Bennett-May Chapel, Charles Seaton 
officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Charlotte Barber, Franklin, Tenn., and 
Mrs. Maylene Long, Nashville; two sons, Dudley Barber, Alexandria, Va., and 
Charles Barber, Brentwood, Tenn.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BARCHEERES, Maggie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Barcheeres, 87, of Waxahachie, Texas, were held 
at 2:00 p. m. Jan. 20, 1981 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
Mrs. Barcheeres died January 17 in Waxahachie. She was born in Giles County, the 
daughter of the late George and Tennie Dodson Carr.
Survivors include three daughters, Leona Childers, Texas, Eleanor Stafford, 
Pulaski, and Alice Cole, Columbia; three brothers, Hebert Carr, Homer Thornton, 
Forrest Thornton, all of Pulaski; three sisters, Janie Willis, Lona McNeese, 
Pulaski, Mamie Rodgerss, Lewisburg; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
BARKSDALE, Lacie Lucille OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jul 1883
Miss Lacie Lucille Barksdale, 89, Louisville, Ky., died Friday, July 15, 1983 in 
that city.
She was a retired employee of the Rorillard Tobacco Company of Louisville. She 
leaves no immediate survivors.
BARKSTROM, Alvina Marie Anderson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Jan 1986
Mrs. Alvina Marie Barkstrom, 89, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, 
Jan. 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was 
in Chicago, Ill.
A native of Cook County, Ill., she was the daughter of the late John F. and 
Johanna Smmmelson Anderson and was married to the late Elmer E. Barkstrom. Mrs. 
Barkstrom was a retired school teacher.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carl Barkstrom of Pulaski and two 
granddaughters.
BARKSTROM, Carl William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
Carl William Barkstrom, 50, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 18, 1985, at Maury 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Micael O'Bannon and Bill Moss officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Illinois, he was the son of the late Elmer E. Barkstrom. Survivors 
include his mother, Alvina Barkstrom of Pulaski; his wife, Nettie Barkstrom of 
Pulaski; two daughters, Beth Widgren of Huntsville, Ala., and Dawn Barkstrom of 
Martin.
BARLAR, Allen Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
Mr. Allen Eugene Barlar, 94, of Nashville, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1988, at 
Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held 
Wednesday, Feb. 24, at Woodlawn Chapel with Willard Collins officiating. Burial 
was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Barlar was the son of the late John and Zana Coker 
Barlar. He was a veteran of World War I, member of Kern Memorial Methodist 
Church in Nashville and an employee of the Nashville Banner-Tennessean for forty 
years.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah Adams Barlar of Nashville; two 
step-daughters, Edna Hooper and Corinne Taylor, both of Nashville; two sisters, 
Doris Elias of Lynnville, Alene Gregg of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
BARLAR, Elzie Clyde OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mr. Elzie Clyde Barlar, 84, of Nashville, died Wednesday, March 5, 1986, after a 
long illness. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at 
Woodlawn Chapel in Nashville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Barlar was the son of the late John Maultsby and 
Zana Lou Coker Barlar. He was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ and 
Lynnville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Barlar of Nashville; one brother, Eugene 
Barlar of Nashville; two sisters, Alene Gregg and Doris Elias, both of 
Lynnville; and 11 nieces and nephews.
BARLAR, Fay Cobb OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1988
Mrs. Fay Cobb Barlar, 52, of Madison, died Friday, Sept. 16, 1988, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 19, at Madison 
Funeral Home with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Barlar was the daughter of the late Henry and 
Vashti Cobb. Survivors include her husband, Bryant Barlar of Madison; one son, 
Jeff Barlar of Arlington, Texas; one daughter, Pam Walker of Madison; three 
brothers, James and Jerry Cobb, both of Pulaski, Ed Cobb of Donelson; five 
sisters, Eleanor Ingram, Elene Cobb and Wilma Hardy, all of Pulaski, Marguerite 
Hollow of Michigan, and a twin sister, Kay Hamlett of Huntsville, Ala.; one 
grandchild.
BARLAR, Nell The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Nov 1981
Mrs. Nell Coffey Chaffin Barlar, aged 87, died Sunday, November 1, 1981, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at 1 o'clock Tuesday, 
November 3, at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home, Columbia, with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville. Brown Foster, Church of Christ minister officiated.
She was a native of Giles County, the daughter of the late William F.and 
Symanthia Wiley Coffey. Her first husband was Mack Chaffin by whom she had 
children. Her late 2nd husband was Thomas J. Barlar, who was her former 
brother-in-law.
Survivors include a son, Wilson Chaffin of Stiversville and three grandchildren 
and three great grandchildren.
BARNES, Allene Hatfield OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1988
Mrs. Allene Hatfield Barnes, 83, died Tuesday, June 21, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, at the East Gadsden, Ala., 
Church of God with the Rev. John Franklin and Jimmie Rickles officiating. Butler 
Funeral Home in Gadsden and Carr and Erwin Funeral Home were in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Dunlap, Tenn., Mrs. Barnes was the daughter of the late David Bell 
(Doc) and Catherine McNabb Hatfield and was married to the late Fred L. Barnes.
Survivors include one son, Joe David Barnes of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. 
Ruth White of Monroe, La., Mrs. Mary Nelson of Gadsden, Ala., and Mrs. Judy Vice 
of Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BARNES, Frank Waldo Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Oct 1980
A Giles County native, Frank Waldo Barnes, Jr., 62, died Monday, October 6, 1980 
at his home in La Marque, Tex. Graveside services were held Wednesday at 10:00 
a. m. at Stella Cemetery with Dr. Lee H. Ridenover officiating.
A World War II veteran, Mr. Barnes was a member of the VFW, La Marque.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Juell Mansfield Barnes; two daughters, Mrs. 
Donna Ridenover, Galveston, Tex. and Mrs. Kathy Bean, Dallas, Tex.; a brother, 
Joe Barnes, Stella; six sisters, Mrs. Julia Hart, Texas City, Tex., Miss Eliza 
Lou Barnes and Mrs. Mrs. Mivian Dawes, Stella, Mrs. Juanita Gatlin, Bethel, Mrs. 
Margaret Gaskill and Mrs. Brownie McRee, La Marque and two grandchildren. Carr 
and Erwin in charge of services.
BARNES, James H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Nov 1984
James H. Barnes, 69, of Nashville died Saturday, November 3, 1984, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Joseph Lee and Cornelia 
Patterson Barnes. He was a retired employee of Werthan Bag Company in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, November 5, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Virgil T. Weeks officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margie B. Barnes, Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. 
Barbara Barnes Howell, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; two grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
BARNES, Lena Mae Tarpley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mrs. Lena Mae Tarpley Barnes, 74, Pulaski, died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 1985, at 
Maury County Hospital.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late S. E. and Ruby Tarpley.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Hanna Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Junior Barnes and Kendall Barnes, both of Pulaski; 
and one sister, Sadie Tarpley, Nashville.
BARNES, Margie Reeves OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1984
Margie Reeves Barnes, 68, of Nashville, died Wednesday, March 13, in the 
Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville.
The Giles County native was the wife of the late James H. Barnes, and she was 
the daughter of the late Bill and Bessie Scruggs Reeves.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 16, in the chapel of Bennett-May Funeral 
Home with the Revs. Virgil T. Weeks and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Barnes Howell of Mt. Juliet; two 
sisters, Mrs. Walter Stubblefield of McBurg and Mrs. Lindsay Boaz of Lynnville; 
one brother, Thurman Reeves of Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
BARNES, Virginia OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Apr 1980
A retired elementary teacher of the Giles County School system, Miss Virginia 
Barnes, 71, died Tuesday, April 15, 1980 at her home on Route 1, Prospect. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Barnes, a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late Frank W. and 
Carrie Mae Edmundson Barnes. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include six sisters, Miss Eliza Lou Barnes and Mrs. Mivian Dawes, 
Stella, Mrs. Maggie Gaskill and Mrs. Brownie McCree, LaMarque, Texas, Mrs. 
Juanita Gatlin, Bethel, Mrs. Julia Hart, Texas City, Texas; two brothers, Frank 
Barnes, Jr., LaMarque and Joe Barnes, Stella.
BARNETT, Culmer Houston OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Aug 1985
Culmer Houston Barnett of Route 3, Ardmore (the Cash Point Community) died at 
Humana Hospital in Huntsville on Monday, Aug. 26, 1985. He was 81 years old.
Services were Tuesday afternoon at Taylor Funeral Home in Ardmore with the Rev. 
Frank Graves officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
Mr. Barnett, a native of Lincoln County, was a resident of this area for all of 
his life. He was a member of the Cash Point Baptist Church where he served as a 
deacon for more than 50 years. He was a member of Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stella Barnett, to whom he was married 64 
years. Other survivors include three sons, E. W. Barnett of Oneonta, Bobby of 
Ardmore and Kenneth Barnett of Huntsville; one daughter, Mrs. Robbie Owena 
Pylant of Pulaski; one brother, Vasker Barnett of Ardmore; and one sister, Mrs. 
Affie Mae Franklin of Ardmore.
BARNETT, Edgar OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, __ Jun 1985
Edgar Barnett, 65, of Route 2, Athens, AL, died June 4, 1985, at Huntsville 
Hospital, Huntsville, AL.
Funeral services were held June 5 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Leggtown Cemetery with Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Barnett was the son of the late John and Sally Randolph 
Barnett.
Survivors include one son, Winford Barnett of Goodsprings; one brother, Louie 
Barnett of Pulaski; six sisters, Mrs. Rosie Tarpley and Mrs. Mamie Bloodworth of 
Athens, AL., Mary Amerson of Decatur, Mrs. Jessie Vining, Mrs. Lillie White and 
Mrs. Lula Green, all of Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
BARNETT, George Turner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Sep 1983
Mr. George Turner Barnett, 73, died Monday, September 12, 1983 at St. Thomas 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 13 at Bennett- 
May Chapel with burial in Corum Cemetery, in Limestone County, Alabama.
Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ona Lorene Barnett of Pulaski; a 
daughter, Mrs. Jean Russell, Chattanooga; two sons, James Barnett, Sr. of 
Nashville and Villard Barnett of Pulaski; two half-brothers, Johnny Barnett and 
Coleman Barnett, both of Florence, Alabama; six grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren.
BARNETT, Nancy Louvinia Owens OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Louvinia Barnett, 84, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, 
who died Sunday, November 29 in Giles County Hospital, were held Tuesday at 2:00 
p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Pink Griggs. Burial took place in 
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Barnett, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late Redden Bradley 
and Annie Bell Willis Owens. Her husband was the late James William Barnett. She 
was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Pinkelton and Mrs. Alice Prentice, 
Pulaski; two sons, Jesse Barnett and Tommy Barnett, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. 
Annie Mae Deason, Pompano, Fla.; 23 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
BARNETT, Ola Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mrs. Ola Barnett, 92, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 3, 1988, at Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Barnett was the daughter of the late Bill and 
Ophelia Randolph Wilson and was married to the late Mark Barnett. She was a 
member of the Welcome Valley Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Wilma Kellam of Athens, Ala., Mrs. 
Roberta Kellam of Pulaski, Mrs. Louise Malone of Nashville and Mrs. Verna Adams 
of Old Hickory; one son, Butler Barnett of Lewisburg; 20 grandchildren; 29 
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
BARNETT, Pearley Mae Appleton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Mrs. Pearley Mae Barnett, 66, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, Oct. 23, 1987, at 
National Health Care of Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 
24, at North Funeral Home
Chapel in Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Wayne Morrow officiating. Burial was in 
Shaw Cemetery in Lawrence County.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Barnett was the daughter of the late Douglas and 
Martha Smith Appleton. She was a member of the New Prospect Baptist Church and 
retired from Kay Windsor Manufacturing Company in Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include her husband, Lelon Barnett of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. 
Linda Langley of Nashville; two sons, Melvin Barnett of Lawrenceburg, Douglas 
Barnett of Hopkinsville, Ky.; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Griggs 
of Pulaski; three brothers, James and Noah Appleton, both of Lawrenceburg, Bill 
Appleton of Pulaski.
BARNETT, Robert Arnold Newsline 29 Dec 1987
Robert Arnold Barnett, 54, of Route 1, Minor Hill, TN, died December 20, 1987, 
at Athens-Limestone Hospital, Athens, AL. Funeral services were held with burial 
in Harmony Cemetery at Hickory, NC. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Mr. Barnett was the son of the late Aaron and Mable Dean Barnett. He was a 
jockey.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Barnett of Minor Hill; two daughters, 
Betty Chapman of Hickory, NC, and Peggy Starnes of Denver, NC; six grandchildren 
and one great-grandchild.
BARNETT, William Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Oct 1980
Funeral services for William Edward Barnett, 65, who died Monday, October 6, 
1980, at his residence on Route 5, Pulaski, were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister G. C. Fox. Burial was in 
Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Barnett was the son of Mrs. Ola Wilson Barnett, 
who survives, and the late Mark May Barnett.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Sara Rose 
Barnett; a daughter, Mrs. Joanie Thompson, Pulaski; two sons, Elam Barnett, 
Spring Hill and Steve Barnett, Nashville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Betty Jean 
Papadimitriou, Lake Charles, La.; a brother, Butler Barnett, Nashville; four 
sisters, Mrs. Wilma Joe Kellum, Athens, Ala., Mrs. Robert Kellum, Pulaski, Mrs. 
Louise Malone and Mrs. Verna Adams, Nashville and eight grandchildren.
BARNICKLE, Nettie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Barnickle, 96, of Route 1, Pulaski, who died 
Monday, April 20 in Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg, were conducted 
Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Alene Massengale and 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Barnickle was the daughter of the late Henry and 
Mattie Gilmore Cates and was married to the late George Barnickle.
Survivors include two sons, Audie Barnickle and Huie Barnickle, of Pulaski; six 
daughters, Mrs. W. C. Rose, Mrs. Esther Clark and Mrs. Myrtle Harwell, Pulaski, 
Mrs. Maggie Richardson and Mrs. Mae Berryhill, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Clyde 
Titsworth, Chattanooga; 31 grandchildren, 63 great-grandchildren and 22 
great-great-grandchildren.
BARR, Geneva Chapman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mrs. Geneva Chapman Barr, age 65, of 713 Childers Street, Pulaski, died Sunday, 
October 2, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel Monday, October 3 at 2:00 
p.m. with Bro. Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Barr was a member of the Church of Christ and was 
retired from W. E. Stephens Manufacturing Company. She was married to the late 
Cordell Barr and was the daughter of the late William Ples and Edith Sands 
Chapman.
Survivors include, one daughter, Barbara Jean Morris of Pulaski; several nieces 
and nephews; and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ben Sam Chapman of Pulaski.
BARR, Richard L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mr. Richard L. Barr, 77, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 23, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Barr was the son of the late E. W. and Myra Bowen 
Barr. He was retired from Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include his wife, Birdie Barr of Pulaski; one son, Gerald Barr of 
Cookeville; one step-son, John Williamson of Lynchburg; two daughters, Myra 
Fender of Michigan, Mary Wells of Huntsville; one step-daughter, Judy Mayfield 
of Pulaski; one brother, Dillon Bass of Florida; one sister, Katherine Holt of 
Culleoka; eight grandchildren; five step-grandchildren and three 
step-great-grandchildren.
BARR, Robert Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1983
Mr. Robert Lee Barr, age 77, of Route 1, Prospect, died Friday, December 23, 
1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel, Sunday, December 25, at 2 
p. m.
with the Rev. Ray McDonald officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Barr was a farmer. He was married to Mrs. Ruth 
Jane Roberts Barr of Pulaski, she survives. He was the son of the late Erskine 
and Myra Bowens Barr.
Survivors, other than his wife, include two step-daughters, Mrs. Nancy Glover, 
Mrs. Dot Stillwell, both of Shelbyville; three step-sons, Jackie, Carl and 
Douglas Glover, all of Shelbyville; one sister, Mrs. Catherine Holt of Culleoka; 
three brothers, Richard Barr of Pulaski, Marvin Barr of Columbia, and Dillon 
Barr of Pensacola, Florida. Bennett-May was in charge of arrangements.
BARR, Ruth V. Harmond OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jan 1986
Mrs. Ruth V. Harmond Barr, 81, of Trinity, Ala., died Friday, Dec. 27, 1985, at 
Parkway Medical Center in Decatur, Ala. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. 
Sunday, Dec. 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Morris officiating. Burial 
was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Barr was the daughter of the late Jim and Emma 
Purdham Harmond and was married to the late Flournoy Barr.
Survivors include four sons, James Barr of Pulaski, David and Lawrence Barr, 
both of Trinity, Ala.; one daughter, Nellie Higdon of Decatur, Ala.; one 
brother, Buford Harmond of Pulaski; five sisters, Lula Mae Frances, Emma Lee 
Harmond, both of Pulaski, Kate Wooley, Lucille Foster, Eula Pearl Hazelwood, all 
of Nashville; 24 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
BARRON, Hybride Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1988
Hybride Lee Barron, 48, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1988, at Lewisburg Community 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Dec. 3 at Bills-McGaugh and Floyd Funeral 
Home with Milton Brown and Clay Derryberry officiating. Burial was in the Welch 
Cemetery with full military rites.
A native of Marshall County, he was the son of Mrs. Gladys Duggar Barron of 
Lewisburg and the late Carl T. Barron. He was a member of the United Methodist 
Church of Berlin. Mr. Barron was a chief warrant officer #4, a test pilot and 
flight technician with the Tennessee National Guard at Smyrna, a 32nd degree 
Mason, Shriner and a member of the Veterans of Foreign WARS.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Newcomb Barron of Caney Spring; one daughter, 
Mrs. Shelia Phillips of Lewisburg; two sons, Harvey Allen of Lewisburg and 
Charles Brian Barron of Caney Spring; three brothers, Tom of Smyrna, Pat and 
Jimmy Barron , both of Lewisburg; his sister-in-law, Barbara Sandridge of 
Pulaski and two grandchildren.
BARROW, Laura L. Pierce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1989
Laura L. Barrow, 70, Route 1, Ardmore, Ala., died Thursday, Feb. 16, 1989 at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Anderson 
Church of Christ in Anderson, Ala., with Robert Hendrix and Aldon Hendrix 
officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. Barrow was the daughter of the late Woodard D. and Eliza Hammonds Pierce 
and the wife of the late Prentice Barrow. She was a native of Lauderdale County, 
Ala.
Survivors include four sons, Frank, Elkton, Dale, Anderson, Ala., Bill, 
Rogersville, Ala., and Tommy, Sheffield, Ala.; one daughter, Susan Corum, 
Rogersville; two brothers Cecil Pierce, Pulaski and Babe Pierce, Minor Hill; 
three sisters, Meda Seltzer, Florence, Ala., Jessie Lee Gray, Rogersvile, Ala., 
and Gladys Yon, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BARROW, Prentice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Prentice Barrow, 63, of Route 1, Anderson, Ala., who died 
Saturday, May 23 at Giles County Hospital, were held Monday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Anderson Church of Christ with burial in Bethel Cemetery, Bethel, Ala. Richard 
Crell, minister of the church, and Andy Brown, also Church of Christ minister, 
were the officiants.
A Carroll County native, Mr. Barrow was the son of the late John Vester and 
Nannie Robinson Barrow. He was employed by Maremont Corporation Gabriel 
Division.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura L. Pierce Barrow; four sons, Billy 
Barrow, Tommy Barrow, Dale Barrow and Frankie Barrow, Elkton; a daughter, Mrs. 
Susan Barrow Corum of Anderson, Ala.; a brother, Jessie Barrow, McKenzie and 
seven grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BARTLETT, Minnie Jenkins OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jul 1987
Mrs. Minnie Jenkins Bartlett, 85, died Thursday, July 9, 1987, at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Services were held Saturday, July 11, at the chapel of 
London Funeral Home with Charles Williamson officiating. Burial was in the 
Wiseman Cemetery in Lynchburg.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bartlett was the daughter of the late John Wesley 
and Henrietta Miles Jenkins. She was a retired employee of Faber Castell and a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myra Davis of Lewisburg, Mrs. Faye Iseral 
of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Ara Newton of Pulaski, Mrs. Eula Mae Sweeney 
of Cornersville; two granddaughters.
BASCOMB, Sumpter C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Jun 1983
Mr. Sumpter C. Bascomb, 74, Webster Grove, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 31, 1983, 
in that city. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 2, at Garber Colonial 
Chapel in Webster Grove.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Erastus and Dora Pack 
Holcomb.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Bascomb, Webster Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Elmo 
Harwell, Pulaski, and Mrs. Aubrey Sweeney, Lewisburg; two brothers, Otis 
Bascomb, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Jesse Bascomb, Panama City, Florida.
BASS, Aileen Owen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Feb 1987
Mrs. Aileen Bass, 89, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1987, at Regency 
Nursing Home in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at Bennett May Chapel with Glenn 
Colley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bass was the daughter of the late Tom and Ella 
Coleman Owen and was married to the late Leonard Bass. She was a member of the 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Owen Bass of Columbia; two grandchildren; two 
step-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Martha Smith of Florence, Ala.
BASS, Carrie Audrey White OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jun 1985
Mrs. Carrie Audrey Bass, 86, of Goodspring, died Wednesday, June 19, 1985 at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, she was married to the late Dave Bass. Graveside 
services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, June 20, at Stella Cemetery conducted by 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Mrs. Estelle Cosby of Goodspring; and three 
step-sons, Thomas Roy and Grady Bass, both of Goodspring and Robert Bass of Ft. 
Wayne, Indiana.
BASS, Carroll D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Funeral services for Carroll D. Bass, 40, who was killed in a two car collision 
in Giddings, Texas, were held on Monday, June 14, at Waynesboro, Tennessee, 
Methodist Church, with burial in Waynesboro Memorial Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bass was the son of Pauline V. Bass of Goodspring 
and the late Ervin F. Bass.
Survivors include his mother; his wife, Celia Ann Dixson Bass, and two 
daughters, Joby Lynn, 12, and Bridget Suzanne, 4, of Waynesboro; two sisters, 
Jane Chapman, Brentwood, and Mary Sue Elliott, Goodspring; two brothers, Jerry 
B. Bass, Nashville, and James F. Bass, Andrews Air Force Base, Washington, D.C.; 
several nieces and nephews.
BASS, Edna Mae OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 4 Apr 1984
Mrs. Edna Mae Bass, age 61, of 611 W. Poplar Street, Pulaski, died March 30, 
1984, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday March 31, at 11 a. m. in Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Chris Oaks and Albert Pope officiating. Burial was in Stella 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bass was the daughter of the late Labe W. and 
Lena Mae Drake Strickland.
Survivors include one son, James Allan Wilkes of Pulaski; one daughter, Nina Joy 
Ashton of Lynnville; two brothers, Roy Strickland of Pulaski, Ray Strickland of 
California; two sisters, Elizabeth Swanner of Mississippi, and Viola Bonee of 
California; and 4 grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
BASS, Elvy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. Elvy Bass, 76, a long time Giles County educator, died Saturday, Nov 7, 
1987, at Hillside Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted 
Sunday, Nov. 8, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Larry Glass and the Rev. 
Paul McKinney officiating. Burial was in the Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bass was the son of the late Henry and Minnie 
McCree Bass and was married to Kathleen McMasters Bass who survives.
He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and taught school in 
Giles County for 41 years, serving as principal at Liberty Hill Elementary, 
Powell Elementary, Prospect High School and Minor Hill High School. He taught 
one year in Alabama at Rogersville High School. Mr. Bass was also a basketball 
coach, having coached several elementary teams to the county championships.
Mr. Bass was a long time member of the Giles County Court, serving as magistrate 
for 15 years from the late 1940's to the early 1960's. He was a deacon, men's 
Sunday School teacher, song leader and choir director at the Minor Hill Baptist 
Church. He served as a song leader and choir director for over a half century at 
the Minor Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, include two daughters, Martha Ruth {Sis} 
Bass McCord of Murfreesboro and Elaine Bass Brown of Titusville, Fla.; two sons, 
Billy G. Bass of Athens, Ala., and David {Bud} Bass of Lawrenceburg; four 
sisters, Mrs. Maggie Newton, Mrs. Ora Bridges, Mrs. Velma Paysinger and Mrs. 
Mary Parsons, all of Giles County; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; 
and 24 nieces and nephews.
BASS, Ethelene Storey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Ethelene Storey Bass, 77, Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Frankewing, died 
Wednesday, May 10, 1989, at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held Friday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Gary Kelly 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Bass was the daughter of the late Albert and Daisy Harwell Storey and the 
wife of the late John Bass. She was a Giles County native and retired from Sands 
Restaurant.
Survivors include three sons, Jon, Hazel Green, Ala., Jimmy, Pulaski, and Bill 
Bass, Elkton; one daughter, Ann Bland, Ardmore, Ala.; two sisters, Hattie 
Flournoy, Montgomery, Ala., and Beatrice Forbes, Ardmore, Tenn., and five 
grandchildren.
BASS, Herman Osteen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mr. Herman Osteen Bass, 68, of Murfreesboro, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1986, at 
his residence.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with 
Don Edwards and A. D. Salisbury officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bass was the son of the late Will and Ellie 
Beasley Bass. He was a member of South East Baptist Church, retired from Middle 
Tennessee State University and a. Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Newton Bass of Murfreesboro; one 
daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Francis of Indian Village, Nev.; two brothers, Eugene 
Bass of Nashville, Owen Bass of Pulaski; two sisters, Mary Lee Phillips and 
Clara Christopher, both of Pulaski; five grandchildren.
BASS, Lila Wilkinson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Sep 1984
Mrs. Lila Wilkinson Bass, 86, died on Wednesday, September 12, 1984, at Cedar 
Crest Hospital in Humboldt, Tennessee.
A native of Middle Tennessee, she lived in Gibson County 63 years. She was the 
daughter of the late Charlie and May Link Wilkinson and was married to the late 
Stephen Royce Bass. She was a member of the Gibson Baptist Church and a charter 
member of the Gibson Study Club.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 15, at the Gibson Baptist Church 
with burial in White Rose Cemetery in Gibson County, Tennessee, Bodkin Funeral 
Home, Milan, Tenn., in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. J. Roy Bourgoyne, Memphis and Mrs. Stacey 
Aymett Garner, Pulaski; seven grandchildren, one great-grandson.
BASS, Lucy Wilma Prosser OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 May 1989
Mrs. Lucy Wilma Bass, 80, of Goodspring, died Wednesday, May 24, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 26, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Bill Worthy officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Bass was the daughter of the late Wilford Henry and 
Lilla Colston Prosser. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for 33 
years in the Giles County School System at Stella, Shorts, Anthony Hill, 
Prospect and West Hill Schools. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Grady E. Bass of Goodspring; two sons, Gerald 
Wayne Bass of Memphis, Gary Prosser Bass of Columbia; one daughter, Delyn Bass 
McKnight of Decatur, Ala.; one brother, Austin Prosser of Texas; five sisters, 
Mrs. Tula Lawrence of Minor Hill, Mrs. Maudie Park and Mrs. Mary Dale, both of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Ruby Grubbs of Atlanta, Ga., Miss Lucille Prosser of Nashville; 
eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
BASS, Ona Mai Glover OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Oct 1989
Mrs. Ona Mai Bass, 88, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 16, 1989, at Humana 
Hospital in Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Peter Furnier and the Rev. Michael O'Bannon 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bass was the daughter of the late William and 
Hortense Elizabeth Hester Glover and was married to the late Nathan Bass. She 
was a member of the St. Andrew Memorial Methodist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Elise Bass of Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia Hill 
of Florene, Ala., Mrs. Jeanine Merrill of Elkton, Mrs. Helen Walters of Decatur, 
Ala.; two sons, Julian Bass of Rogersville, Ala., Dwight Bass of Lester, Ala.; 
12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Hautie Neelyof 
Wayne, Mich., Mrs. Christine Harrison of Florence, Ala.
BASS, Paul Hicks OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Dec 1982
Mr. Paul Hicks Bass, 59, Columbia, died Saturday, November 27, 1982 at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28 at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Bill Moss and the 
Rev. Jimmy Bass officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Rosa Mae Paysinger Bass of 
Pulaski and the late Mr. Edgar Reed Bass.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Bass, 
Columbia; a daughter, Paulette Prince, Pulaski; two sons, Robert Wayne and 
Kenneth Owen Bass, Pulaski; a sister, Martha Scales, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; a 
brother, Harold Bass, Pulaski; and five grandchildren.
BASS, Pauline Vassie Jernigan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mrs. Pauline Vassie Jernigan Bass, 76, of Goodspring, died Sunday, March 20, 
1988, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 
March 23, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. 
Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bass was the daughter of the late M. F. and 
Hattie Phillips Jernigan and was married to the late Ervin Bass.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jane Chapman of Brentwood, Mrs. Mary Sue 
Elliott of Pulaski; two sons, Jerry Bass of Nashville, James F. Bass of Madrid, 
Spain; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Mae 
Owens, Mrs. Lillian Harding, Mrs. Lucille Coleman, Mrs. Clara Siebert, all of 
Nashville.
BASS, Robert Elmo OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Jun 1986
Mr. Robert Elmo Bass, 57, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., died Sunday, June 22, 1986, at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, June 28, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
Mr. Bass was a native of Giles County. He was a member of the VFW and Crescent 
Avenue United Methodist Church of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and he was employed as a tool 
and die maker.
Survivors include one daughter, Judith Bass of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; one son, Daniel 
L. Bass of Des Plains, Ill.; two brothers, Grady and Paul Bass, both of Stella; 
one sister, Estelle Cosby of Goodspring.
BASS, Sallie Lively OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Nov 1984
Mrs. Sallie Bass, 87, Pulaski, died on Thursday, November 8, 1984, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert H. and Nancy 
Woodard Lively and was married to the late Alvah H. Bass. She was a member of 
First United Methodist Church, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, November 10, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. W. H. Birdsong, Pulaski; three sons, Billy 
Joe Bass, Nashville, Bailey Bass, Huntsville, and Bill Bass, Pulaski; seven 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
BASS, Thomas M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1986
Mr. Thomas M. Bass, 74, of Prospect, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Family visitation was Friday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Jordans 
Funeral Home.
Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, Nov. 8, at Union Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremiah Gardner and Rev. Samuel Moore officiating. 
Burial was in Elkton Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bass was the son of the late John and Charlotte 
Bass. He was a member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church and a retired 
hospital orderly.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Surles of Toney, Ala., Mrs. Martha 
Reynolds and Mrs. Betty Burrell, both of Elkton; two sons, James R. and Thomas 
Bass, Jr.; two brothers, Robert and Wilbur Bass; 13 grandchildren; nine 
great-grandchildren.
BASS, Will H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Nov 1987
Mr. Will H. Bass, 88, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 19, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Floyd Farris and Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bass was the son of the late John H. and Virgie 
Prince Bass. He was a member of Second Street Church of Christ and was retired 
from Stanley, Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Jasymine E. Bass of Pulaski; one brother, Herbert 
Bass of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Harwell and Mrs. Alma Williams, both 
of Pulaski; Mrs. Maxie Holley of Atlanta, Ga.
BASS, Willie Guy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mr. Willie Guy Bass, 73, Route 4, Pulaski, died on Thursday, Feb. 14, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Harwell 
Bass. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Frankewing Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Larry Gillespie, Clarence K. Stewart, and Paul Allen officiating, with burial in 
Giles Memory Gardens..
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Birdsong Bass; one daughter, Mrs. 
Erlene Roller, Pulaski; one brother, Alton Bass, Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
BASSHAM, Barbara Gayle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1983
Miss Barbara Gayle Bassham, age 18, of Route 1, Minor Hill died October 12, 1983 
in Giles County.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14th at the Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Daniel G. Woodin officiating. Burial was in the Salem 
Cemetery.
Miss Bassham was a native of Limestone County, Alabama and was a graduate of 
Giles County High School. She was the daughter of Charles and Cynthia Joan White 
Bassham of Minor Hill. She was employed at the Maremont-Gabriel Corporation.
Survivors, other than her parents include, one brother, Timothy DeWayne Bassham 
of Minor Hill; three sisters, Loria Ann Bassham, Jennifer Lynn Bassham, Cassie 
Elaine Bassham, all of Minor Hill; and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Otis Nelson Bassham of Athens, Ala.
BASSHAM, Leonard Simpson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Apr 1982
Leonard Simpson Bassham, 87, Minor Hill, died on Monday, April 12, 1982, at 
Jackson Clinic, Lester, Alabama.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Joe and 
Elizabeth Wright Bassham. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Hester Chapel 
Church of Christ with burial in Hester Chapel Cemetery. Charles Gibbons and 
Leslie Bagsby officiating, Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include three daughters, Madeline Davis, Paris, Missouri, Clis Shates, 
Nashville, and Sarah Pierce, Minor Hill; 10 grandchildren and 17 great 
grandchildren.
BASSHAM, Rosa Nell Cottrell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Dec 1986
Mrs. Rosa Nell Bassham, 67, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1986, at the 
Hewitt Home. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Carl Hollis officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Bassham was the daughter of the late L. C. and Alice 
Prince Cottrell and was married to the late Thomas O. Bassham.
Survivors include three sons, Dale and Doug Bassham, both of Pulaski, David 
Bassham of Olathe, Kan.; one daughter, Diane Watkins of Pulaski; three brothers, 
Oscar and Arthur Cottrell, both of Pulaski, Edd Cottrell of Athens, Ala.; three 
sisters, Grace Green of Pulaski, Margie South of Huntsville, Ala., Marie Gower 
of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren.
BATCHELOR, Margaret Webb OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
Mrs. Margaret Webb Batchelor, 77, Route 5, Pulaski, died on Monday, January 14, 
1985, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Haley and Nora Kersey 
Webb. She was a retired nurse.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Oscar Batchelor, Pulaski; three sons, Maurice 
Batchelor, Winchester, Tennessee, Harold Batchelor, Alaska, and Larry Batchelor, 
Nashville; one sister, Miss Frances Webb, Pulaski; and 12 grandchildren.
BATCHELOR, Oscar OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Oscar Batchelor, 82, of Route 5, Pulaski, TN, died February 17, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held February 20 at 2:30 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery with Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Georgia, Mr. Batchelor was the husband of the late Margaret Webb 
Batchelor. He was retired from General Shoe.
Survivors include three sons, Maurice Batchelor of Estill Spring, TN, Harold 
Batchelor of Alaska, and Larry Batchelor of Antioch, TN; two half-sisters, 
Lorene Adderholt and Nellie Batchelor of Jasper, AL; and 12 grandchildren.
BATEMAN, Sallie Newton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Mar 1989
Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Newton Bateman were held Feb. 28, 1989 at the 
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, Ark. with Rev. Tommy Cunningham 
officiating. Burial was in Bells Chapel Cemetery in Atkins, Ark.
Mrs. Bateman was a former Giles Countian. Survivors include four daughters, 
Julia Shedd, Minor Hill, Dorothy Gliddin and Ruth Jaramillo of Little Rock, 
Ark., and Reba Strell of South Bend, Ind.; two sons, Jerry Davis of Carson, 
Calif. and Robert Davis of Little Rock; four brothers, Houston, Mitchell, Urel, 
and L. T. Newton, all of Giles County; one sister, Shirleen Molenhouse, Chicago, 
Ill.; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BATES, Henrietta OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
Mrs. Henrietta Bates, 77, Pulaski died on Sunday, March 21, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Sam W. and Mary Kelly 
Hargrove and the wife of the late Charles N. Bates. She was a retired W. E. 
Stephens Manufacturing Co. inspector and a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, March 23, at Bennett-May Chapel. 
Paul Allen and Clarence Stewart officiating, with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include two brothers, Otey Hargrove, Pulaski, and J. P. Hargrove, 
Montgomery, Alabama; three nieces and nephews.
BATES, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
A Prospect teenager was killed Thursday after a metal pole he was using to 
dislodge a rock from the family well touched a high voltage line. James Bates, 
19, an employee of an Alabama aluminum siding company, was dead shortly after 
the 9 p.m. accident......
Funeral services were Sunday at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. with burial in 
the Limestone Memorial Gardens.
Young Bates was a member of the Tabernacle Pentecostal Church. Survivors include 
his wife, Cynthia Dawn Bates, his father, Carlos Ray Bates, his mother, Betty 
Ann Bates; one brother, Chris Bates, Prospect; one sister, Tanya Morris, 
Prospect; grandmothers, Elizabeth Newman, Pulaski, Myrtle Bates, Florida.
BATES, Mary Lee Clark OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Dec 1980
Mrs. Mary Lee Bates, 84, of Route 6, Pulaski died Tuesday, November 25, 1980, at 
Ardmore Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in 
Carroll County.
A native of Carroll County, Mrs. Bates was the daughter of the late John J. and 
Frances Richardson Clark, and was married to the late James Claud Bates.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Horace Locke, Pulaski and Mrs. John Holt, 
St. Petersburg, Fla.; five brothers, Oren Clark and Clifton Clark, Louisville, 
Ky., Clayton Clark and Julian Clark, Cedar Grove and Elden Clark, Jackson; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mattie Lou O'Bren, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Opal Williamson, Cedar 
Grove and Mrs. Nell Rummage, Bruceton; five grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BATTS, David Crockett OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Mar 1987
David Crockett Batts, age 56, died Sunday, March 1, 1987, at Hillside Hospital, 
following an extensive illness. Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. John A. Tucker officiating. Burial was in 
Powell Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Batts was the son of the late Giles Batts. He 
served in the United States Army and was a disabled veteran of the Korean War.
He was married to the former Miss Ethel Witherspoon.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Grace Batts; six sisters, Mrs. Jennie Brown, 
Mrs. Rosie Rivers, Mrs. Joyce Young, Mrs. Marsha Rivers, all of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Anna Dean Scott and Mrs. Mary Louise Grigsby, both of Nashville; one brother, 
Darrell Cordell Batts of Nashville.
BAUERLE, Edward J. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Feb 1986
Edward J. Bauerle, 89, a resident of Chateau Girardeau, Mo., died Jan. 30 at the 
St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was the father of Mrs. James 
(Mary) Cooper of Pulaski.
Funeral mass was held Monday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with the 
Rev. Douglas Sparks officiating. Burial was in Lorimier Cemetery in Cape 
Girardeau.
Bauerle was a retired long-time savings and loan director. A native of 
Hendersonville, Ky., he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary T. Baumann 
Bauerle.....
He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Schwepker Bauerle of Cape Girardeau; one son, 
James A. Bauerle of Cape Girardeau; two daughters, Mary Cooper of Pulaski and 
Mrs. Tim (Judy) Maupin of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three brothers, Charles W. 
Bauerle of Atlanta and Theodore Bauerle of San Clemente, Calif.; and seven 
grandchildren.
BAUERS, Elsie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
Mrs. Elsie Mae Bauers, 81, of Pulaski, died Monday, Nov. 25, 1985, at Gallatin 
Funeral Home in Gallatin, Tenn. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
Nov. 27 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Nebraska, she was married to the late Edward Bauers.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Bauers of Iowa, Harold Bauers of Georgia, 
Donald Bauers of Minnesota; four daughters, Kathryn Raitan of North Dakota, 
Shirley Worsham o f Bethpage, Tenn., Margaret Hardin of Prospect, Virginia 
Kankelfitz of Minnesota; 23 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
BAUGH, Fay H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1984
Mrs. Fay H. Baugh, 98, died on Tuesday, August 7, 1984, at Shoals Nursing Home 
in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
A native of Birmingham, she and her family lived at the Baugh farm near Pulaski 
for a number of years. She attended Pollock-Steven School in Birmingham and 
Virginia College in Roanoke, Virginia. Her husband was the late James Franklin 
Baugh, Sr. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Birmingham.
Survivors include her sons, J. F. Berry Baugh, Jr., Tuscumbia and Glen E. Baugh, 
Tuscaloosa, Alabaman; a daughter, Mrs. Fay Baugh Reinking, Houston, Texas; five 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
BAUGH, Joseph Wade OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Aug 1984
Joseph Wade Baugh, 78, of Nashville, died at the Southern Hill Hospital.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Baugh was the son of the late Dr. Edward Baugh. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 14, at 11 a. m. at Marshall 
Donnelly-Comb Funeral Home. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Ezell Baugh of Nashville; one daughter, Carol 
Ross of Nashville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Betty Sarvis of Nashville; and two 
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Glaze of Decatur, Alabama and Mrs. James Smith of 
Florida.
BAUGH, Wendell Phillips Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 May 1986
Mr. Wendell Phillips Baugh, Jr. died Monday, May 19, 1986, in Nashville. 
Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, at the Woodlawn Chapel 
of Roses in Nashville with the Rev. George LeBeau officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Dale Baugh of Nashville; one son, Wendell 
P. Baugh III of Nashville; two daughters, Lisa Dale and Nita Louise Baugh, both 
of Nashville; one brother, Robert B. Baugh of Decatur, Ala.; and two 
grandchildren.
BAUGHER, A. Z. Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mrs. A. Z. Baugher, 58, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Leonard Tidwell and Billy Ashworth officiating. Burial 
was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Baugher was the daughter of the late 
James Bentley and Annie Pearl Thomas Tatum. She was a member of Bluff Springs 
Church of Christ in Marshall County.
Survivors include her husband, Morris Baugher of Lewisburg; two daughters, Mrs. 
Delaine Osborne and Mrs. Debbie Mangrum McMillian, both of Lewisburg; four 
sisters, Mrs. Virginia Martin of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Glenda McAllister of 
Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. Pauline Griggs and Mrs. Luria Kimbrough, both of Pulaski; 
three brothers, Clifford Thomas of Pulaski, Henry Thomas of Lewisburg, Kenneth 
Newton of Shelbyville.
BAUGHN, Mark Wade OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. Mark Wade Baughn, 27, of Clarksville, died Thursday, May 8, 1986, in a fire 
at his residence. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at 
Luffbowen Funeral Home in Waverly with Bro. Lee Brown officiating. Burial was in 
Bakersville.
Mr. Baughn was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Baughn, Jr., who survive.
Other survivors include his wife, Lisa Martin Baughn, formerly of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Heather Lee Baughn; one brother, David Baughn, one sister, Diana 
Toombs; grandparents, Mrs. Ora Bone and Mrs. Vera Baughn.
BAXTER, John B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Oct 1983
John B. Baxter, 78, of Pulaski, died Sunday, October 10, 1983 at Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the chapel of 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial 
was in Shiloh Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Brewer Baxter of Pulaski; nine daughters, Mrs. 
Donald W. Welch of Miss., Mrs. Sam Tidwell of Pulaski, Mrs. Joe M. Mize, Mrs. 
Billy Senterfeit, all of Pualsi, Mrs. Selvin Tidwell, Mrs. Nathan Clifton and 
Ms. Jack Lawson, all of Lewisburg, Mrs. Jean Whitsett of Las Vegas, and Mrs. J. 
C. Foster of Rose Hill; one brother, Roy Baxter of Silver Springs, Fla.; 39 
grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
BEADLE, Nannie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
Mrs. Nannie Mae Beadle, 84, of 115 Ingrum Street, died Wednesday, May 28, 1980 
in Fairhaven Nursing Home following a long illness.
Funeral services to be held Thursday, May 29 at 3:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen officiating.
Mrs. Beadle was a Giles County native, the daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy 
Kincaid Russell was born April 2, 1896. She married the late Raymond Beadle, Sr.
Survivors include four sons, Raymond Beadle, Jr., Nashville, Buford Beadle, 
Frankewing, Kenneth Beadle, Pulaski, and Marvin L. Beadle, Atlanta, Ga.; and one 
daughter, Mrs. John C. Holt, Oak Ridge. Eighteen grandchildren and 18 great 
grandchildren.
BEARD, Bobby S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Sep 1987
A Giles County man was killed and his brother critically injured in a 
one-vehicle accident Saturday in southwest Giles County.
Dead on arrival at Hillside Hospital was Robert S. (Bobby) Beard, 26, of Route 
2, Leoma. Injured in the 7 p.m. accident was Jeff Beard, 18, of Route 2, Leoma. 
He was taken first to Hillside Hospital and later airlifted to St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville where he is in critical condition with reported head 
injuries.
The two were traveling on the Pleasant Ridge-Fall River Road when their pickup 
truck went out of control, crashed into a tree and caught fire. Both brothers 
reportedly thrown from the vehicle. The truck reportedly belonged to Jeff Beard.
Funeral services for Bobby Beard were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove 
Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Harold Beard. Survivors include his mother, Mary Jo 
Cottrell Lovett; his step-father, Bobby Lovett of Shores; one sister, Donna Jo 
Smith of Pulaski; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cottrell of 
Goodspring; his paternal grandmothers, Mrs. Bessie Beard of Pulaski; and one 
niece.
BEARD, George Dwight OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Apr 1987
Mr. George Dwight Beard, 57, of Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, April 5, 1987, at 
H.C.A. Crockett Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 6, at North Funeral Home Chapel with 
Johnny Fisher officiating. Burial was in Wesley Chapel.
A native of Lewis County, Mr. Beard was the son of the late John I. and 
Elizabeth Lackey Beard. He was employed by Herb McGee Enterprises as a 
construction worker. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Spring 
Lane Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Weeks Beard of Lawrenceburg; three 
daughters, Karen Gibbs of Murfreesboro, Mignon and Angela Beard, both of 
Lawrenceburg;
BEARD, Joe Ralph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Joe Ralph Beard, 26, of Route 2, Pulaski were held Tuesday, 
July 22 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Pisgah Cemetery. Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiated. He died at his home July 20, 1980.
Mr. Beard, an employee of Giles Steel Company was the son of John H. Beard and 
Tommie Ruff Childress. His wife Linda Kay Roe Beard survives. Other survivors 
include his father, John H. Beard, Pulaski and mother Mrs. Tommie Ruff 
Childress, Cornersville; four brothers, Bobby Beard, Pulaski, John Beard, 
Cornersville and Stevie Beard, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Mrs. William R. 
Hedgecoth, Pulaski and Mrs. Larry Duncan, Prospect.
BEARD, John Henry OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jul 1984
John Henry Beard, 72, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, July 10, 1984, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Caldonia 
Russell Beard. He was retired from Lewisburg Casting Company.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday, July 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Pisgah Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Dean Beard, Lynnville, Stevie Ray Beard and 
Edward Wayne Beard, Lawrenceburg, and John Henry Beard, Jr., Lewisburg; two 
daughters, Peggy Hedgecoth, Pulaski, and Sandra Duncan, Prospect; one brother, 
Howard Beard, Pulaski; and 16 grandchildren.
BEARD, Kathleen Stevenson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jan 1987
Mrs. Kathleen Stevenson Beard, 76, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, died Wednesday, 
Jan. 7, 1987, at Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 8, at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Bee Spring Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Beard was the daughter of the late Nathan and 
Mary Jane Bass Stevenson and was married to the late Wilton Beard. She was a 
saleslady at Elaine's Ready-to Wear and a member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mable Burns of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
BEASLEY, Claiborne H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jul 1980
A Giles County native, Claiborne H. Beasley, of Walnut Creek, Cal., died 
Thursday, June 26 in that city. Funeral services were conducted Monday at Oak 
Park Hill Chapel with burial in Walnut Creek.
Mr. Beasley, the son of the late Neil S. and Mildred Lambeth Beasley, was born 
in this county September 20, 1887 at Lester Station. He was a graduate of 
Branham and Hughes Military Academy, Spring Hill and of Vanderbilt University, 
Nashville in 1910. He was pitcher on the Vandy Varsity baseball team, a member 
of the Glee Club and of DKE fraternity. For 40 years he served the United States 
Department of Agriculture as supervisor of 11 western states based in San 
Francisco. Following his retirement he acted as a consultant to the Florida 
Citrus Commissioner and continued until 1976 as an inspector at the fruit market 
in San Francisco. His wife was the late Katie Mae Herbert Beasley to whom he was 
married in 1911.
Survivors include a son, Herbert S. Beasley of Walnut Creek; a sister, Mrs. 
Louise Beasley Lester, Pulaski; two nieces, Mrs. Lura Beasley Matback, North 
Hollywood, Cal., and Mrs. Mildred Beasley Wheeler, Pulaski; two nephews, W. 
Lambeth Lester, Nashville and James C. Lester, Columbia; two grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren.
BEASLEY, Cora E. Linza OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1986
Mrs. Cora E. Beasley, 78, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Anthony 
Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Ollie McWilliams officiating. Burial 
was in Kimbrough Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Beasley was the daughter of the late Luther and 
Mary Frances Linza and was married to the late Lifford Beasley. She was a member 
of Anthony Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, L. J. Beasley of Pulaski, Clarence Beasely of 
Louisville, Ky.; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Weaks of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. 
Laura Sloss of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Hamilton of Pulaski, 
Mrs. Rhoda Miller of Nashville; one brother, Grandville Linza of Nashville; nine 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BEASLEY, Gradye OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
Miss Gradye Beasley, 89, died on Tuesday, April 6, 1982 at her residence on 
Route 6, Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late W. J. and Mary Ann 
Kerr Beasley. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were to he held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Billy Langford and Bill Moss 
officiating.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Tarpley, Nashville, and Miss Lela 
Beasley, Pulaski; one brother, Orrin Beasley, Pulaski; and several nieces and 
nephews.
BEASLEY, Lela OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Miss Lela Beasley, 97, of Pulaski, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1988, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were hld Sunday, Jan. 17, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Billy Langford officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Beasley was the daughter of the late W. J. and 
Mollie Kirk Beasley. She was a retired school teacher.
Survivors include one brother, Orrin K. Beasley of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
BEASLEY, Leland Titus OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1982
Leland Titus Beasley, 52, of Lynnville died unexpectedly at his home Friday 
night. Services were conducted Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at Oaks and Nichols Funeral 
Home. C. V. Robinson, minister of the Lynnville Church of Christ officiated. 
Burial was at Lynnwood Cemetery at Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Pinkie Hickman Beasley and the late 
William Lester Beasley. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Other survivors include two brothers, John W. Beasley of Huntsville, Ala., and 
W. L. Beasley, Jr., of Lynnville.
BEASLEY, Mamie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 May 1980
Mrs. Mamie Beasley, 92, of Elkton died Sunday, May 11 at Coffee County Nursing 
Home, Manchester. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 
o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Elkton Cemetery. The Rev. Norman C. 
Coke was the officiant.
Mrs. Beasley, a native of Lincoln County, was the daughter of the late John W. 
and Lecretia Young and she was married to the late Oscar N. Beasley. She was a 
retired teacher and member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. E. W. Smartt, Manchester, and Mrs. Paul 
Bacon, Cleveland; a son, John N. Beasley, Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren.
BEASLEY, Orrin Kerr OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Sep 1988
Mr. Orrin Kerr Beasley, 88, of Pulaski, died Monday, Aug. 29, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 31, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Pete Furnier and the Rev. Michael O'Bannon 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Beasley was the son of the late Erm and Molley 
Kerr Beasley. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Esther Stapp Beasley of Pulaski; two sons, Joe Allen 
Beasley of Louisiana, Jerry (Bill) Beasley of Prospect; two grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.
BECK, Paul Rayburn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Oct 1983
Paul Rayburn Beck, 45, of Ethridge, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1983 in St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was a farmer.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Maggie Beck of Rose Hill.
BECKHAM, Bessie Etherel Nelson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Etherel, 85, were held at 2:00 p. m. on 
Wednesday, December 23 at Bennett-May Chapel. Services were conducted by 
Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Clarence Stewart and burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A retired saleslady for the former Fair Store in Pulaski. Mrs. Beckham resided 
at Garden Park Apartment No. 160 in Pulaski.
A native of Giles Countian, Mrs. Beckham died at St. Thomas Hospital in 
Nashville on Tuesday, December 22.
She was the wife of the late Cleve Beckham and the daughter of the late John and 
Mary Isabella Jones Nelson.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Lucille McGee of Fayettevill, Mrs. Dean 
Morgan of Nashville and Mrs. Nellie Deason of Pulaski.
Eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren also survive her.
BEDDINGFIELD, Elbert Leon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Elbert Leon Beddingfield, 66, 711 Nichols Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, March 
11, 1989, at Pulaski Health Care. Funeral services were held Monday at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home with Billy Langford officiating. Burial was in Kedron 
Cemetery.
Mr. Beddingfield was a native of Tennessee and the son of the late Earl and Zora 
Littrell Beddingfield. He was a retired construction worker for the Tennessee 
Valley Authority.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Griggs Beddingfield, Pulaski; two sons, Owen 
and Burt Beddingfield, both of Pulaski; four daughters, Connie Loveless, 
Prospect, Hope Woodard and Donna Howard, both of Pulaski and Nita Reed, Texas; 
two sisters, Ruth Shaffer, Scottsboro, Ala. and Clara Hartman, Pulaski; and 12 
grandchildren.
BEDDINGFIELD, Evelyn Elizabeth Woodard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 
1989
Evelyn Elizabeth Beddingfield, 73, Little Rock, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 5, 
1989, at her home. Funeral services were held Sunday at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Mrs. Beddingfield was a Tennessee native and the daughter of the late Floyd and 
Anna May Woodard.
Survivors include one son, Fred Beddingfield, Little Rock; one daughter, Edith 
Marie Johnson, Madison, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Adams and Mrs. Bell Ward, 
both of Pulaski; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
BEDDINGFIELD, George Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1981
George Earl Beddingfield, 50, a retired logger and roofer, of Route 6, Pulaski, 
died Monday, September 14 in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were 
conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Bee 
Springs Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Beddingfield was the son of the late George Earl, 
Sr. and Zora Littrell Beddingfield. He was a member of the Bunker Hill Church of 
God.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Burns Beddingfield; a daughter, Mrs. 
Joy Lavon Barron, Ardmore; a son, Robert Jesse Beddingfield, Pulaski; two 
sisters, Mrs. Clara Hartman, Pulaski, and Mrs. Ruth Shaffer, Scottsboro, Ala.; 
two brothers, Leon Beddingfield, Pulaski and Cecil Beddingfield, Mobile, Ala.; 
two step sisters, Mrs. Millie Lawhorn and Mrs. Margaret Griffin, Prospect, and 
four grandchildren.
BEDDINGFIELD, William Martin Newsline 16 Oct - 23 Oct 1984
William Martin Beddingfield, 38, of Route 1, Lynnville, TN, died October 9, 
1984, in Pulaski, TN. Funeral services were held Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. at Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home Chapel with Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial was in 
Bee Spring Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Beddingfield was the son of the late Calvin 
Beddingfield and Lillian Pruett who survives. He was employed by Stanley Tools 
for 18 years.
Survivors include his mother, Lillian Pruett of Pulaski; his wife, Georgia Anna 
Beddingfield of Lynnville; four step-sons, Billy Joe Shelton, Jr. of Lewisburg, 
Edward W. Shelton of Pulaski, Kenneth Wayne Shelton of Nashville, Gordon Lynn 
Shelton of Pikeville, Tenn.; one step-daughter, Janet Lee Shelton of Athens, 
Ala.; five brothers, Bobby Beddingfield of Aberdeen, MS, Harold Beddingfield of 
Texas, James Walter Beddingfield of Fayetteville, TN, Billy Beddingfield of 
Pulaski, and Charles Beddingfield of Tullahoma, TN; four sisters, Ruby Norwood 
of Pulaski, Mary Frances Beddingfield of Nashville, Judy Beddingfield and 
Shirley Beddingfield, both of Pulaski; and two step-grandchildren.
BEDFORD, Robert Coleman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mr. Robert Coleman Bedford, 82, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, 
at Scott Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at 
North Funeral Home Chapel with Andy Brown and Jerry Dryden officiating. Burial 
was in Lawrence County Memorial Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Bedford was the son of the late William 
Franklin and Nancy Caroline Smith Bedford.
Survivors include his wife, Lou Della Martin Bedford of Lawrenceburg; eight 
sons, Robert Eugene, John William (Bill), E. B. (Barney), Carl Clifford, Jerry 
Wayne (Rodie) Larry Coleman, Terry Don and Kenneth Ray Bedford, all of 
Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Martha Bedford Odom of Lawrenceburg, Barbara 
Bedford McMasters of Five Points; two brothers, Floyd Bedford of Sydney, Ohio, 
Joe Bedford of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Ada Daughtry of Pulaski, Willie Daniel 
of Lawrenceburg; 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
BEE, Bessie Mae Womack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Bessie Mae Bee, 91, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1987, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bee was the daughter of the late Peter and Mattie 
Harwell Womack and was married to the late J. C. Bee. She was a member of the 
Second Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Estelle Howard of Pulaski; three sons, 
Bailus Bee of Friendsville, Tenn., Howard and James A. Bee, both of Pulaski; 12 
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Harwell Womack of Chesapeake, Va.
BEE, Edward O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1985
Mr. Edward O. Bee, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at East Hill 
Church of Christ with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden. Carr and Erwin was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Earl Z. Bee. He was a 
retired machinist at Gabriel.
Survivors include his mother, Lara Bee of Pulaski; his wife, Ruby Brown Bee of 
Pulaski; two sons, Clyde and Robert Bee, both of Pulaski; one daughter, Betty 
Bee Stewart of Prospect; one sister, Helen Payne of Pulaski; and two 
grandchildren.
BEE, Laura Vernella Warren OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1988
Mrs. Laura Vernella Bee, 86, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 31, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Bee was the daughter of the late David W. and Lillie 
Sanderson Warren and was married to the late Earl Z. Bee.
Survivors include one daughter, Hellen Payne of Pulaski; two sisters, Alberta 
Pounders of Mississippi, Jewel White of Loretto; four grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
BEECH, Branchie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Dec 1982
Mr. Branchie Beech, 93, Route 6, Pulaski, died Saturday, December 11, 1982 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 13 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James Merritt 
officiating.
A native of Williamson County, he was the son of the late William and Frances 
Harrison Beech. His wife was Mrs. Russie Carden Beech who died in 1945.
Mr. Beech is survived by four sons, William and John B. Beech of Pulaski, Joe H. 
Beech, Nashville, and Cornelius Beech, Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Mrs. 
Ruth Gordon, Pulaski, and Miss Katherine Beech, Las Vegas; 14 grandchildren and 
28 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Beech, a retired farmer, was a life-long member of the Ephesus Church of 
Christ.
BEECH, Branch Cornelius OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 May 1983
Mr. Branch Cornelius Beech, 55, died on April 28, 1983, at his home in Las 
Vegas, Nevada.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Branch and Russie Carden 
Beech. A veteran of the Korean War, he was with the U. S. Air Force, later 
stationed at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, in the insurance business.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, May 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Pulaski, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James Merritt officiating.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Gordon, Pulaski and Mrs. Kathryn Beech, 
Las Vegas; three brothers, William Beech and John Baugh Beech, Pulaski, and Joe 
H. Beech, Nashville.
BEECHAM, Flora Etta Skinner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1989
Flora Etta Skinner Beecham, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1989, at Crockett 
General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 13, at 
Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home Chapel with Thomas Mattox officiating. Burial was in 
Macedonia Cemetery.
Mrs. Beecham is survived by her husband, E. E. Beecham, Lawrenceburg; two sons, 
Russell E. Beecham, Indiana, David A. Beecham, Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. 
Olene Johns, Lutts, Tenn., Carolyn Baldwin, Hartselle, Ala., Miss Sue Beecham, 
Winterhaven, Fla., Mrs. Mary Jo Franklin, Madison, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha 
Beecham, Lawrenceburg; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
BEELER, Frank Mayes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Frank Mayes Beeler, 85, died Wednesday, May 3, 1989, at Maury County Regional 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, May 5 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Oscar and Alice Warden Beeler. Survivors include his 
wife, Mrs. Vena Beeler, Pulaski; two brothers, Edmond Beeler, Lawrenceburg, 
Marvin Beeler, Campbellsville; one sister, Virginia Hayes, Columbia.
BEETS, Roy Vernon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1986
Mr. Roy Vernon Beets, 52, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1986. 
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Rose Hill Cemetery with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Beets was the son of the late Roy Bryant and Alta 
Mae Pinkelton Beets.
Survivors include two sons, Ricky Beets of Parma, Ohio, Roy V. Beets, Jr. of 
Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Jackie Eudell, Brenda Deighton, Karen Sargent, 
all of Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Billy, Eddie and Paul Beets, all of 
Pulaski; five sisters, Clara Mae Williams, Joan Russell, both of Pulaski, Reba 
Higgins of Rose Hill, Larry Sue Smith of Lewisburg, Mary Grace Whidby of Vine 
Grove, Ky.; seven grandchildren.
BEHEL, Robert William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Oct 1989
Mr. Robert William Behel, 60, of Lynnville, died Oct. 1 at Maury Regional 
Hospital. Services were held Oct. 3 at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in 
Columbia, with burial in Bailey Cemetery at Mt. Joy in Maury County.
The Alabama native was the son of Thomas Edward and Lenora Clark Behel. A 
veteran of the Korean War and a retired DuPont employee, Mr. Behel was an 
electrician with Spontex. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Grimes Behel; one daughter, Mrs. John 
(Janet) Luna of Lynnville; three sons, Tommy Marlin of St. Paul, Minn., Kenny 
Marlin and Stevie Behel of Lynnville; six sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Nix, Mrs. 
Laverne Clifton, and Mrs. Jaunell Reynolds, Florence, Mrs. Angie White, Conyers, 
Ga., Mrs. Dean Powell, Arlington, Texas, and Mrs. Edna Wade, El Paso, Texas; two 
brothers, L. C. Behel, New Orleans; and Philip Behel, Hollywood, Fla.; and seven 
grandchildren.
BELEW, Grady E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Feb 1982
Grady E. Belew, 77, Route 5, Pulaski, died on Sunday, February 7, 1982 at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Tilden and 
Jennie Davis Belew. He was a retired employee of the Ford Motor Company in 
Detroit, Michigan.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, at Bennett-May Funeral 
Home with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Andy Brown and Floyd Farris 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Shelton Belew; one brother, Garon Belew, 
Taylor, Michigan; five sisters, Mrs. Leo Hudson and Mrs. Clezelle Word, Athens, 
Alabama, Mrs. Izetta Culpepper, Dearborn, Michigan, Mrs. Ruby Skeets, Pulaski, 
Mrs. Mable Pooere, Trenton, Michigan.
BELL, James A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1985
James A. Bell, 79, of Shelbyville, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1985 at Bedford County 
General Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Gowan-Smith 
Funeral Home in Shelbyville with burial in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.
Mr. Bell was a native of Coffee County. He was a retired employee of The Daily 
News Journal, Murfreesboro.
Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Hix of Atlanta, and Peggy Eismeman of 
Panama City, Fla.; and two brothers, Bill Bell of War Trace, Tenn., Bob Bell of 
Shelbyville;. five grandchildren; one great grandchild.
He was married to Ruth Sumners Bell of Pulaski, who is also deceased.
BELLAFANT, Bessie Fralix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mrs. Bessie Fralix Bellafant, 75, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1986, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.Monday, Jan. 
10, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Albert Pope officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery at Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bellefant was the daughter of the late Glennie 
and Roxie Jernigan Fralix. She was a housewife and member of the Pentecostal 
church.
Survivors include her husband, Nick Bellafant of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Clara Wolfe Graves of Lynnville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Roxie Ward of Pulaski; four brothers, Paul and Frank Fralix, 
both of Pulaski, Richard Fralix of Fort Pierce, Fla., Elmer Fralix of Vero 
Beach, Fla.
BENNETT, Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1980
Arthur Bennett, 22, of Ft. Worth, Texas, was killed in an automobile accident 
Sunday morning, February 26 in that city. Funeral services were held in Ft. 
Worth followed by burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lois Bennett of Ft. Worth; two 
brothers, Steve and Alton Wayne Bennett of Ft. Worth; several aunts and uncles 
of Giles County.
His mother is the former Yvonne Williamson of the Shores Community. He was a 
member of Wichita United Methodist Church in Ft. Worth.
BENNETT, Della A. Langham OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jan 1988
Mrs. Della Ann Bennett, 77, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1988, at Columbia Health Care 
Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at Williams Funeral Home 
Chapel in Mount Pleasant with Arthur Hardison and Charlie Craig officiating. 
Burial will be be in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia.
Mrs. Bennett was a Lawrence County native and the daughter of the late David H. 
and Martha Elizabeth Martin Langham. She was married to the late Claude W. 
Bennett.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Cordia Alice Colvett of Lynnville, Mrs. 
Ray Blocker of Mount Pleasant, Mrs. Ronald Eley, Mrs. Doug Brown and Mrs. Donnie 
Thompson, all of Columbia; two sons, Willie Claude Bennett of Summertown and 
Charles C. Bennett of Hermitage; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
BENNETT, Florence Olson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Dec 1987
Mrs. Florence Olson Bennett, 73, of Rock Spring, Ga. (former resident of Giles 
County), died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1987, at North Georgia Hospital in Rock Spring. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1987, at Lane Funeral Home in Rock 
Spring, Ga.; and graveside services were held the same day at Maplewood Cemetery 
with the Rev. J. David Miller officiating.
A native of Rowland, Iowa, Mrs. Bennett was married to the late George T. 
Bennett, former band director at Giles County High School. She was a member of 
Rock Spring United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Julia Chandler of Rock Spring; one son, 
Alabama State Senator Jim Bennett of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Jeanette 
Crain of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, A. J. Olson of Tucson, Ariz.; four 
grandchildren.
BENNETT, Ivonne Williamson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1983
Mrs. Ivonne Williamson Bennett, 57, Ft. Worth, Texas, died Sunday, May 15, 1983, 
in that city. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday, May 17, at Mount 
Olivet Chapel, Fort Worth, with burial in the church cemetery, Ernest Pieth 
officiating.
A former Giles County resident and past member of Pleasant Ridge Methodist 
Church, she is survived by her husband, Louis P. Bennett, Ft. Worth; two sons, 
Alton and Steve Bennett, both of Ft. Worth; three brothers, Buster and David 
Williamson, both of Pulaski, and Arthur Williamson, Weatherford, Texas; two 
sisters, Velma Williamson, Ft. Worth, and Mazel Malone, Glendale, Arizona; and 
one grandchild.
BENSON, Morris OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jul 1982
Services for Morris Benson, 62, of Route 1, Ardmore, were conducted by James W. 
Gardner at 11 a.m. Monday, July 19, 1982, at Elkton Cemetery in Elkton, 
Tennessee. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Benson, a farmer, was found at his residence on Sunday morning, July 18, 
having apparently been dead for several days. He was a son of the late Will and 
Malinda Dobbins Benson.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Callie Patterson of Harvest, Alabama, Miss 
Thelma Benson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Laura Lee Smith of Pulaski.
BENSON, Thomas Knight OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Dec 1987
Mr. Thomas Knight Benson, 83, of Prospect, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in 
Antioch Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of West Virginia, Mr. Benson was the son of the late Cornelius and Emma 
Knight Gardner. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, a truck 
driver and school bus driver for the Giles County School System.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lura Appleton of Prospect, Miss Wanda 
Bassham of Nashville; a son-in-law, Joe D. Appleton of Prospect; 13 
grandchilden; 35 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
BENSON, Wordie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mr. Wordie Benson, 71, of Lynnville, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1985, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Ponie and Appleoine Parks 
Benson. He was a retired employee of the City of Pulaski and was a member of New 
Hope Missionary Baptist Church at Campbellsville.
Survivors include four sons, John Benson of Shelbyville, Terry Benson of 
Pulaski, Larry and William Benson, both of Lynnville; a granddaughter, Litiska 
Benson of Lynnville; one brother, John Benson of Nashville; step-father, Elmere 
McMillion of Lewisburg; and several cousins.
BERNREUTER, Frances Cardin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1986
Mrs. Frances Cardin Bernreuter, 66, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Saturday, Feb. 
1, 1986, in Jacksonville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 
at Bennett May Chapel . Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bernreuter was the daughter of the late Floyd and 
Shellie Beard Cardin. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Lawton Bernreuter of Jacksonville, Fla.; two 
sisters, Brownie C. Kelly of Ocella, Ga., Elizabeth Hammond of Bainbridge, Ga.; 
one brother, Floyd G. Cardin of Jacksonville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
BERRY, Christine Black OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Sep 1989
Mrs. Christine Berry, 82, of Pulaski, died Monday, Sept. 4, 1989, at her 
residence. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Maplewood Cemetery 
with Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Berry was the daughter of the late Petty and 
Rasalee Booth Black and was married to the late J. W. Berry, a long-time 
veterinarian in Pulaski. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Crutcher of Athens, Ala., Mrs. 
Connie Hughey of Gallatin; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Lowry of 
Fayetteville, Mrs. Joe Sparks of Minor Hill; one brother, Paul Black of Minor 
Hill.
BERRY, John William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Sep 1984
Dr. John William Berry, 90, Pulaski, died on Thursday, September 13, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Texas, he was the son of the late James Jessie and Emma Burleson 
Berry. He was a doctor of veterinary medicine and a veteran of World War I.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, September 14, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Marcus Nickel and Bill Moss 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine Black Berry, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Beverly Berry Crutcher, Athens, Alabama, and Connie Berry Hughey, Gallatin; 
one sister, Mrs. Maude Dempsey, Red Bay, Alabama; and six grandchildren.
BERTRAND, Robert W. "Bob" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Dec 1989
Mr. Robert W. "Bob" Bertrand, 83, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 22, 1989, at 
John W. Harton Medical Center in Tullahoma. Funeral services were held Sunday, 
Dec. 24, at Bennett May Chapel with Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Sumner County, Mr. Bertrand was the son of the late John and Myrtle 
Wright Bertrand. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was 
retired from Genesco Shoe Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gilliam Bertrand of Pulaski; two sons, Robert 
Joseph Bertrand, of Lakeland, Fla., William Turner Bertrand of Tullahoma; one 
sister, Mrs. Conrad Cothran of Gallatin; four grandchildren.
BEVELS, Nina Mitchell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Nina Mitchell Bevels, 82, of Petersburg, died Monday, April 22, 1985, at Lincoln 
Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, after an extended illness.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Molly 
Holley Mitchell and was married to the late James Garland Bevels. She was a 
member of the Petersburg First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Ralston-McCaulley 
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bee Spring Cemetery, Aubrey Knois and Charles 
Hix officiating.
Survivors include daughter, Peggy Chapman of Petersburg; son, Bobby Bevels of 
Madison; sister, Mrs. Bensie Bolton of Pulaski; five grandchildren, five 
great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BEVILL, Agnes Delap OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1986
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Delap Bevill will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 
Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Burial will be in Bevill's Chapel Cemetery 
in Lincoln County.
Mrs. Bevill, 69, the mother of Pulaski businessman Johnny Bevill, died yesterday 
in Plant City, Fla. A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Bevill was the daughter of 
the late Thomas and Annie Delap and was married to the late Everett Bevill.
She and her late husband operated a paint and wallpaper store in Pulaski more 
than 30 years ago.
In addition to her son, Mrs. Bevill is survived by a daughter, Miss Janet Bevill 
of Plant City; another son, Tommy Bevill of Plant City; three sisters, Clara 
Beavers of Birmingham, Ala., Lucille Jean of Longwood, Fla., and Bernice Lyons 
of Panama City, Fla. Five grandchildren and two great grandchildren also 
survive.
BEVILL, Everett Herman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Sep 1984
Everett Herman Bevill, 72, of Bushnell, Florida and formerly of Pulaski, died 
Sept. 4 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Ala.
Funeral services were Sept. 6 at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville with the 
Rev. Bill Morris of Pulaski and Rev. Hascal Bain of Fayetteville officiating. 
Burial was in Bevill's Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes Delap Bevill of Bushnell, Fla.; two sons, 
Tommy Bevill of Plant City, Fla. and Johnny Bevill of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Janet Bevill of Bushnell; two brothers, Robert L. Bevill of Fayetteville and 
Leonard Bevill of Greenwood, Miss.; five granddaughters: Mrs. Connie Carpenter, 
Pam Bevill, Mary Susan Bevill of Pulaski, Sabrina and Monica Bevill of Plant 
City, Fla.; two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Catherine Carpenter of 
Pulaski.
BILES, James Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Apr 1984
James Luther Biles, 91, Goodsprings, died on Monday, April 23, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist 
Church. He was the son of the late James and Mattie Osborne Biles and was 
married to the late Clellie Mae Hardeman Biles.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, April 25, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Fly Spivey, Goodsprings, Mrs. 
Jean Teeples, Pulaski and Mrs. Pearl Lynn, Greeneville, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 
24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. 
Mattie Sue Rose, Pulaski.
BILES, Mary Rackley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1987
Mrs. Mary Rackley Biles, 84, died Monday, Dec. 21, 1986, at Bethany Health Care 
Center in Nashville. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Maplewood 
Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Biles was the daughter of the late William Riley 
and Mary White Rackley and was married to the late Grady Biles. She was a member 
of the First Methodist Church in Pulaski and was a dietician at Giles County 
Hospital.
Survivors include one daughter, Mollie Gaines of Virginia; two sons, William L. 
Biles of Nashville, Richard Carey Biles of Florida; six grandchildren; eight 
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Aubrey George of Columbia.
BILLS, John William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Apr 1986
Funeral services for Mr. John William Bills, 73, were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, 
April 6, at Everbright Cemetery. A native of Giles County, Mr. Bills was the son 
of the late William and Ellen Fitzpatrick. He was married to the former Miss 
Rosa Hickman of Lincoln County.
Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Hallie Bills Clack of Detroit, Mich.; foster 
son, John Black of Nashville; several nephews and nieces.
BINKLEY, George Turner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Feb 1983
Dr. George Turner Binkley, 70, of Nashville (formerly of Pulaski), died on 
Thursday, February 17, 1983 at a Nashville Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, February 19 at the 
Hillsboro Church of Christ with Br. Dan Harless and Br. David East officiating. 
Interment followed in Harpeth Hills Cemetery.
Dr. Binkley was a Veteran of World War II and served in the 71st Infantry 
Medical Unit. He had been in practice since 1949. He was a member of the 
Hillsboro Church of Christ, The Tennessee Medical Association and the National 
Academy of Medicine.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Woodrow Binkley; two sons, George T. 
Binkley III, and Mark Binkley, both of Nashville; two daughters, Jo Ann Binkley 
of Nashville and Janet Carol Garner of Fairfax, VA; one sister, Martha Smith of 
Lineville, AL; one brother, William Binkley of Minor Hill; two half-brothers, 
Arthur Binkley of Lineville and William Turney Binkley of Goodlettsvile.
BIRD, Vickie Lynn and Infant son, Richard Allen Bird OBITUARY: The Pulaski 
Citizen, 01 Oc 1985
Mrs. Vickie Lynn Bird, 31, and infant son Richard Allen Bird of Struthers, Ohio, 
died Friday, September 20, 1985 in that city.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Terrell Pitts officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
She was a native of Giles County. Survivors include her husband, Wesley Bird of 
Struthers; two daughters, Carmone Lee and Dawn Marie Bird, both of Struthers; 
parents, M. and Mrs. William Harris of Dayton, Ohio; paternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Vella Harris of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Souza of Providence, 
R.I., Miss Teressa Harris of Dayton, Ohio; one half sister, Joyce Vejr of 
Nashville; three brothers, Davis and Johnny Harris, both of Dayton, Ohio, Billy 
Harris of Struthers; one half-brother, Jerry Harris of Lawrenceburg.
BIRDSONG, Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Apr 1981
Calvin Birdsong, 18, of Prospect died Tuesday evening as a reult of an 
accidental gunshot wound.
Birdsong accidently shot himself sometime between 11:00-11:47 a. m. Tuesday at 
his home. He told his mother he was trying to take the magazine off the rifle 
not realizing the gun was loaded nor that the safety was off. Birdsong was shot 
in the chest.
The Giles County Ambulance Service transported him to Giles County Hospital.
Birdsong is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma Birdsong of Prospect and one 
brother, James Birdsong who is in the U. S. Coast Guard stationed at Mobile, 
Alabama.
Queen Ann Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements which were 
incomplete at press time.
BIRDSONG, Clarence Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1987
Mr. Clarence Birdsong, Sr., 88, formerly of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 
1987, in Donelson Hospital in Donelson, Tenn.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 17, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Birdsong was the son of the late John Thomas and 
Elizabeth Butler Birdsong and was married to the late Jennie Lee Birdsong. He 
was a member of the Methodist church and was a retired routeman for Cardin 
Distributing Company.
Survivors include three sons, Clarence Jr., Henry and David Birdsong, all of 
Nashville; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Sara 
Cardin of Pulaski; one niece, Mrs. Mary Louise Williams of Pulaski.
BIRDSONG, Douglas McArthur (Mack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
Douglas McArthur Birdsong, 42, of Elkton died Saturday, July 12, 1986 at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 16 at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Mitchell and Mattie Flora Jones Birdsong and was 
married to Mrs. Alease Grigsby Birdsong.
Other survivors include four brothers, Harry and John Birdsong of Indiana, James 
Birdsong of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mitchell Birdsong of Pulaski; three sisters, 
Mrs. Florinda Birdsong, Pulaski, Mrs. Willodean Bond, Indiana and Mrs. Mattie 
Pearl Branson of Illinois; one foster brother, Frank Brown; one foster sister, 
Mrs. Marie Watkins, both of Nashville.
BIRDSONG, Edwin Hollis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Dec 1986
Mr. Edwin Hollis Birdsong, 42, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1986, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Birdsong was the son of the late Henry Thomas 
Birdsong. He was an employee of Walton Construction Company of Nashville.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruth C. Birdsong of Pulaski; one son, Jeff 
Birdsong of Pulaski; one daughter, Malynn Wessler of Elkton; six brothers, 
William, Robert and Tom Birdsong, all of Pulaski, Lane Birdsong of Elkton, Joe 
Mack Birdsong of Florida, Curtis Birdsong of Knoxville; one grandson.
BIRDSONG, Ethel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jun 1986
Miss Ethel Birdsong, age 79, died at Maury County Hospital on Sat., May 31.
Funeral arrangements were at 10:30 a.m. Tues., June 3 at Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Felix Snell officiating with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include Tully and Mae Abernathy Birdsong; 2 sisters, Mrs. Louise 
Prentice, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Mrs. Ruth Kelsey, Florence, Ala.; one brother, 
Tully Birdsong of Bluefield, Va.
BIRDSONG, Gordon Gilbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Dr. Gordon Gilbert Birdsong, 75, of Franklin, Va., a practicing physician of 
obstetrics and gynecology for 32 years, died July 6 1989.
Dr. Birdsong, a native of Pulaski and the son of the late Dr. Wallace G. 
Birdsong and Anna McCormick Birdsong of Pulaski and Pisgah, continued his 
practice until his retirement in 1985.
He was a member of the Tri-County Medical Society, Virginia State Medical 
Society, American Medical Society, American College of Obstetrics and 
Gynecologists, a former member of the Rotary Club and an avid salt water 
fisherman. He was a member of the Franklin Baptist Church.
Graveside services were held in July at Poplar Spring Cemetery with the Rev. 
Michael J. Clingenpeel officiating. Wright Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Stephens Birdsong; one daughter, Anne Gordon 
Birdsong of Richmong, Va.; a brother-in-law, Albert B. Choate of Pulaski; a 
niece, Mrs. James E. Mackey of Pulaski.
BIRDSONG, Henry Clyde OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1982
Mr. Henry Clyde Birdsong, 91, Pulaski, died Wednesday, December 15, 1982 at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Friday, December 
17 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Marshall Moss 
officiating.
A native of Giles County he was the son of the late John Thomas and Betty Butler 
Birdsong and was married to the late Irene Scales Birdsong.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Williams, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Clarence Cardin, Pulaski; one brother, Clarence Birdsong, all of Pulaski; and 
one niece and four nephews.
BIRDSONG, Henry Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
Henry Thomas Birdsong, 70, Ardmore, died on Sunday, June 3, 1984, at Bradford 
Retirement Home, Pulaski.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Henry C. and Eunice Thomas 
Birdsong. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Owen Lewter officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth C. Birdsong, Elkton; eight sons, Robert 
Birdsong, James Dwight Birdsong and Joe Mack, Bunker Hill, Thomas F. Birdsong 
and William Birdsong, Pulaski, Hollis Birdsong, Lewisburg, Curtis Birdsong, 
Chattanooga, and Lane Birdsong, Elkton; five sisters, Anna Dean Pearson, 
Shelbyville, Lillian Owen, Louisville, Kentucky, Mildred Owen, Miss Evelyn 
Birdsong and Virginia Bass, Pulaski; 16 grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
BIRDSONG, James Dwight OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Apr 1985
James Dwight Birdsong of the Bunker Hill community, died Tuesday, April 2, 1985.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, with 
Owen Lewter officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Jamie Dwight Birdsong, and one daughter, Heather Dawn 
Birdsong, both of Diana; his mother, Annie Ruth Birdsong of Elkton; seven 
brothers, Robert Wayne Birdsong of Bunker Hill, Thomas Farrell and William 
Birdsong both of Pulaski, Hollis Birdsong of Lewisburg, Curtis Birdsong of 
Knoxville, Joe Mack Birdsong of Bunker Hill and Lane Birdsong.
BIRDSONG, Jennie Lee Scott OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Feb 1984
Mrs. Clarence Birdsong, 86, died Sunday night at Pulaski Health Facility after a 
long illness. Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Funeral Home at 11 a. m. 
Tuesday, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen, pastor of First 
United Methodist Church officiating. A native of Waco, Texas, she was the former 
Jennie Lee Scott, daughter of David Lee and Jennie Anderson Scott, members of 
pioneer families of Maury and Giles counties. She taught school in Giles County 
and in Birmingham City Schools, and for twenty-five years was book-keeper and 
society editor of OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,. She was a member of the 
Daughters of the American Revolution, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, 
The American Legion Auxiliary and the First Methodist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Clarence B., Henry 
and David Birdsong, all of Nashville; one sister, Miss Edith Ralston Scott 
Franklin; six grandchildren, one great grandchild.
BIRDSONG, Jo Simmons OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1981
Jo Simmons Birdsong, age 76. died Sunday evening of a heart attack at Giles 
County Hospital. At her request no funeral services were held and her body was 
donated for medical research to the MeHarry Medical School in Nashville. The 
family has requested that anyone wishing to made a memorial contribution to give 
to the American Heart Association or the Birdsong Scholarship Fund at Martin 
College, which was begun by the Girl Scouts last November.
Survivors include her husband, Taylor Birdsong and one brother James Simmons 
both of Pulaski along with several nieces and nephews.
Jo and Taylor Birdsong worked with the Girl Scout program for almost 30 years 
helping over 500 girls in their career as leaders. The annual Girl Scout Camp 
has been named Camp Birdsong due to the efforts of Mrs. Birdsong in getting a 
camp established.
Jo and Taylor also organized the Senior Citizens program here in Giles County 
and has been active in its development.
They were named the VFW Citizens of the Year in 1966. Jo taught Sunday School 
for many years and was the first woman in Tennessee to serve on a U. S. jury.
BIRDSONG, John Alexander Tracy City Newspaper 02 Oct 1981
TRACY CITY, Tenn. John Alexander Birdsong, 76, of Tracy City, died Tuesday in a 
hospital at South Pittsburg, Tenn.
A Giles County, Tennessee native, he was the son of the late John Wesley and 
Rillie Birdsong. Graveside services were to be held at 2 p. m. (CDT) today in 
Plainview Cemetery. The Rev. David Roberts was to officiate. Cumberland Funeral 
Home here is in charge.
BIRDSONG, John H., Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Funeral services for a native Giles Countian, John H. Birdsong, Sr., 78, of 
Monroe, La., who died Friday, August 8 in St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, in 
Houston, Tex. after a long illness, were held Saturday at 3:00 p. m. at 
Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Monroe with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in that 
city. The Rev. Riley Burton was the officiant.
Mr. Birdsong, a son of the late Dr. Wallace and Anna Birdsong, was a retired 
businessman with farming interests in Northeast Louisiana and in 1934 had 
established the Royal Feed and Seed Company. He was a graduate of Massey 
Military Academy, Pulaski and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. From 1935 
to 1976, he served as president of Ouachita Valley Fair Association, he was a 
lifetime member of the Northeast Louisiana Shriners, Graham-Surghnor Masonic 
Lodge 383, Delta Tau Delta and board of directors of the Salvation Army and 
former director of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Halford Birdsong; a son, John Birdsong, Jr. 
of Monroe; a daughter, Mrs. Jane Hayden of Monroe; a brother, Dr. Gordon 
Birdsong of Franklin, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Smith of Pulaski and Mrs. 
Nell Choate of Port St. Joe, Fla., and three grandchildren.
BIRDSONG, Mary Moore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Mrs. Mary Moore Birdsong, age 70, of 505 Spofford Street, Pulaski, died March 
14, 1984, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 2, at 2 p. m. in the Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Eugene Crawford officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Birdsong was retired from Lee-Mar Shirt Company. 
She was the daughter of the late Sam and Verna Bevels Moore. Mrs. Birdsong was 
married to Mr. Charles Wilson (Billy) Birdsong, he survives.
Other survivors include, six sons, Harold, Bobby, Benny, Joe Birdsong, all of 
Pulaski, Roger Birdsong of South Dakota, Jimmy Birdsong of Arizona; two 
brothers, Morgan and Luther Moore, both of Elkton; 7 grandchildren, and one 
great-grandchild.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
BIRDSONG, Morris W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mr. Morris W. Birdsong, 40, of Goodspring, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 15, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Owen Lewter officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Birdsong was the son of the late James Freeman 
Birdsong. He was retired from Maremont Gabriel Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Ellen Birdsong of Goodspring; his mother, Willa 
Mae Birdsong of Bunker Hill; two brothers J. Glenn Birdsong of Decatur, Ala., 
Jerry L. Birdsong of Shelbyville; two sisters, Carol B. James of Athens, Ala., 
Deborah B. Griffin of Pulaski.
BIRDSONG, Ronald Brian OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Mar 1987
Mr. Roland Brian Birdsong, 20, of Minor Hill, died Thursday, March 26, 1987, in 
an auto accident. Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Rev. Richard Bowling and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was 
in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Jimmy and Diane Davis Birdsong of Minor Hill; one 
brother, Heath Birdsong of Minor Hill; two sisters, Dana and Heather Birdsong, 
both of Minor Hill; maternal grandfather, J. C. Davis of Minor Hill; paternal 
grandmother, Ida Mae Birdsong of Lawrenceburg.
BIRDSONG, Sam Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1986
Mr. Sam Allen Birdsong, 66, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Friday, June 6, 1986, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 7, at Taylor 
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Suddarth and Rev. James Hopkins officiating. 
Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Birdsong was the son of the late Albert Eldon and 
Myrtle May Birdsong. He was a retired employee of NASA and was a member of the 
Elkton Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Birdsong; two daughters, Mrs. Donna 
Young of Pulaski, Mrs. Diane Reynolds of Ardmore; one brother, Albert E. 
Birdsong, Jr. of Elkton; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one 
niece, Linda Birdsong of Elkton.
BIRDSONG, Thomas A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jul 1984
Thomas A. Birdsong, 71, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, July 25, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Tulley and Mae Abernathy 
Birdsong. He was a retired educator and past superintendent of the Giles County 
School System. He was a member of First Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. Friday, July 27, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Chapman Birdsong, Pulaski; one 
daughter, Beverly Birdsong, Hendersonville, Tennessee; two sons, Jerre Birdsong, 
St. Louis, Missouri and Thomas A. Birdsong, Jr., Bowling Green, Kentucky; three 
sisters, Miss Ethel Birdsong, Pulaski, Mrs. Evans Kelsey, Florence, Alabama, and 
Mrs. Loyd Prentice, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
BIRDSONG, Tullie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1983
Miss Tullie Mae Birdsong, age 80, well-known former teacher, died after a short 
illness on August 26 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. As she requested, her 
remains were donated to the Vanderbilt Medical School for anatomical study.
Memorial services were conducted by the Rev. Paul Allen on Sunday, August 28, in 
the chapel of the Bennett-May Funeral Home.
Miss Birdsong was the daughter of the late Tully Birdsong and Mae Abernathy 
Birdsong. She was a graduate of Martin College and received her BS degree from 
George Peabody College where she did further graduate study towards the Master's 
Degree. After graduation from Peabody in 1928, she began a distinguished career 
of teaching in the secondary schools of Virginia, Georgia, Alabama and 
Tennessee. She returned to Pulaski and Giles County in 1943 where she taught 
until 1957 when ill health required her retirement.
A member of the First Methodist United Church, she also held membership in 
local, state and national educational organizations. Until recently she had 
worked with the local Red Cross Blood Mobile Service.
She is survived by four sisters, Miss Ethel Birdsong, Pulaski, Mrs. Frances 
Moore of Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Louise Prentice, Myrtle Beach, South 
Carolina, Mrs. Ruth Kelsey, Florence, Alabama; and two brothers. Thomas A. 
Birdsong of Pulaski and Tully Birdsong of Bluefield, West Virginia, and several 
nieces and nephews.
BIRDSONG, Tully OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Mr. Tully Birdsong, 74, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 1989, at his home in Bluefield, 
West Virginia. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Mercer 
Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield with burial in that city.
Mr. Birdsong, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late Tully and Mae 
Abernathy Birdsong. He was retired from United Paper Company and was a member of 
the Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Thetys Martin Birdsong of Bluefield; one son, Tom 
Birdsong of Pittsburg, Penn.; one daughter, Terri Hoback of Poquoson, Va.; two 
sisters, Louise Prentice of Deland, Fla., Ruth Kelsey of Florence, Ala., two 
grandchildren.
BIRDSONG, Willa Mae OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Mar 1983
Mrs. Willa Mae Birdsong, 73, Frankewing, died Sunday, March 20, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, March 22, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel, with burial in Frankewing Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Bulah Mosley 
Follis and was married to the late Virgil Birdsong.
She is survived by one son, Dolphus Lee Birdsong, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Robert L. Abernathy, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Harwell, Pulaski; three 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
BISHOP, Bessie Marie Finley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mrs. Bessie Marie Finley Bishop, 79, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, April 21, 
1986, at Crockett General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 23, at North Funeral Home Chapel with Harry Agee and Bernie 
Harris officiating. Burial was in Shaw Cemetery.
A native of Texas, Mrs. Bishop was the daughter of the late Clarence A. and 
Sally Brown Finley and was married to the late Joseph J. Bishop. She was a 
member of New Prospect United Methodist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lillie Mae Artman of Tullahoma, Mrs. 
Frances Nix of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Jean Fisher of Elyria, Ohio, Mrs. Barbara Wray 
of Pulaski; two sons, Jack Bishop of Lawrenceburg, Bobby Bishop of Columbia; 
three sisters, Mrs. Edith Hooper, Mrs. Lusinda Stokes and Mrs. Mildred 
Carpenter, all of California; two brothers, James Finley of Oregon, George 
Finley of California; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces 
and nephews.
BISHOP, Joseph J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
Mr. Joseph J. Bishop, 83, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, November 26, 1985, at 
Crockett General Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Friday, Nov. 29, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel with Harry Agee and Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Shaw Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late William Wiley and Ann 
McCaskill Bishop. He was a retired restaurant owner and operator.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie Finley Bishop of Lawrenceburg; four 
daughters, Lillie Mae Artman of Tullahoma, Frances Nix of Athens, Ala., Jean 
Fisher of Elyria, Ohio, Barbara Wray of Pulaski; two sons, Jack Bishop of 
Lawrenceburg, Bobby Bishop of Columbia; one sister, Lillie Cates of 
Lawrenceburg; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
BISHOP, Raymond J. (Shorty) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1988
Mr. Raymond J. (Shorty) Bishop died Saturday, May 7, 1988, at his home in 
Naples, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, with burial in Naples 
Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Parr Bishop of Naples; three daughters, 
Pat Griggs Green of Pulaski, Elaine Hamilton and Lorene Bee, both of Naples; one 
son, Ronnie Bishop of Naples; two brothers, Thomas Bishop of Naples, Kenneth 
Bishop of Lynnville; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
BISHOP, Ted OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Ted Bishop, 46, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, were held last 
Thursday, February 11 at Bethel Baptist Church in Lawrence County. Reverend Ted 
Huntley officiated and burial followed in Bethel Cemetery. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bishop died at his home after an extended illness on Tuesday, February 9, 
1982. He had been a former corn-crusher operator.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife, Bernice Johnson 
Bishop of Pulaski, and his parents, A. C. and Opal Shelton Bishop, of Giles 
County.
Additional survivors are, one son Pee Wee Bishop of Pulaski; three brothers, 
Fred Bishop of Belleville, Michigan, Bobby and Jerry Bishop, both of Giles 
County; and two sisters, Frances Routon of Okeechobee, Florida; and Nell Watson 
of Gallatin.
BIVENS, Thomas Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Thomas Howard Bivens, 29, of Lawrenceburg died Saturday, December 5 at Metro 
General Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m at 
North Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Billy Murphy and the Rev. Charles Green. 
Interment was in Fall River Cemetery.
Mr. Bivens, a Lawrence County native, was employed at Murray-Ohio Manufacturing 
Company.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell O. Bivens, Lawrenceburg; 
brothers, Troy W. Bivens, Lawrenceburg, Robert E. Bivens and David A. Bivens, 
Leoma; three sisters, Miss Rosie Nell Bivens and Mrs. Betty Louise Steadman, 
Leoma, and Mrs. Thelma Marie Jones, Goodspring; paternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Mattie Louise Bivens, Lawrenceburg; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Taylor Gibson, Leoma.
BLACK, James William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
James William Black, 62, Route 1, Lynnville, died on Friday, June 8, 1984, at 
Veterans Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Ress Sloan Black. He was an 
auto mechanic and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 
Columbia.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p. m. Sunday, June 10, at the Church of Jesus 
Christ of Latter Day Saints, Billy Dawson officiating, with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Norice Black, Lynnville; one daughter, Miss 
Beverly Lynn Black, Lynnville; two sons, Larry Wilson McCarty, Lynnville and 
Charles Allen McCarty, Edwards, California; his mother, Mrs. Florence Wiser, 
Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Mable Hunter, Pulaski; two brothers, Julius Black, 
Pulaski, and Thomas Black, Michigan; and three grandchildren.
BLACK, Joe Leslie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1985
Joe Leslie Black, 44, died Thursday, March 7, 1985, at his residence. Funeral 
services were held at noon Sunday, March 10, at Jordan Funeral Home with burial 
in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Black, Lynnville; five 
sisters, Mary Coffey, Dellrose, Joanna Perry, Mamie Black, both of Lynnville, 
Nancy Black, Cornersville, and Velma Breaden, Louisiana; six brothers, Lee 
Andrew and Charlie Black, both of Lynnville, Amuel, Clarence and Solon Black of 
Nashville and Thomas Black of Michigan.
BLACK, Margaret Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mrs. Margaret T. Black, 74, of Lynnville, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 24, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel with the Rev. George Ridley officiating. Burial was in Chicken Creek 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Black was the daughter of the late Clay and Ann 
Thomas. She was a member of the Round Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Black; six sons, Lee Andrew, Charlie and 
Solon Black, all of Lynnville, Clarence and Amuel Black, both of Nashville, 
Thomas Black of Bourbon, Mich.; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Covey of Delrose, Mrs. 
Mamie Cotham and Mrs. JoAnna Perry, both of Lynnville, Mrs. Nancy Martin of 
Cornersville, Mrs. Velma Braden of Leesville, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Amy 
Willingham of Pulaski, Mrs. Edna Sherrill of Nashville.
BLACKBURN, Annie Ruth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Feb 1982
Mrs. Annie Ruth Blackburn, 56, died on Wednesday, February 17, 1982, at UT 
Medical Center, Knoxville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Coley and Beulah Hall 
Pierce.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at Cornersville 
Chapel, with burial in Beechwood Cemetery, Cornersville Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Blackburn, Sweetwater; three daughters, Janice 
and Sandra of Knoxville, and Charlene Blackburn, Oak Ridge; a step-father, J. C. 
Farrar, Brick Church, and two step-brothers, Leonard Farrar, Brick Church and 
Harold Farrar of the Odd Fellows Hall Community.
BLACKBURN, Ella Wagstaff OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mrs. Ella Wagstaff Blackburn, 88, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, March 19, 1986, 
at Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, 
March 21, at Bennett May Chapel with Al May officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Blackburn was the daughter of the late R. L. and 
Mary Alice Isaacs Wagstaff and was married to the late Sam Blackburn.
Survivors include one daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Smiley of Lynnville; one 
granddaughter and one grandson.
BLACKBURN, Jon Michael OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jan 1985
Jon Michael Blackburn, 2, of Route 1, Goodspring, TN, died January 11, 1985, at 
his home. Graveside funeral services were held January 13 at 2:00 p. m. at Giles 
Memory Gardens with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Jeri Edwards Blackburn of Goodspring; 
one brother, Chris Blackburn of Goodspring; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John 
Blackburn of Pulaski and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Edwards of Frankewing.
BLACKMAN, Martha Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1988
Mrs. Martha Williams Blackman, 71, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Dr. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Blackman was the daughter of the late Edwin E. 
and Brownie Aymett Williams. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Blackman of Pulaski; one daugther, Susan B. 
Sims of Pulaski; one son, Ed Blackman of St. Charles, Ill.; two grandchildren; 
step-mother, Mrs. Sybil Williams of Pulaski.
BLACKWELL, William Leo (Bill) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Mr. William Leo (Bill) Blackwell died Tuesday, April 19, 1988, at ECM Hospital 
after a short illness. Funeral services were held Friday, April 22, at North 
Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with burial in Loretto Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Blackwell; one son, William (Billy) Blackwell 
of Lawrenceburg; mother, Vernie Blackwell of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Charles 
Blackwell of Killen, Ala.
BLADE, Herbert Estel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Apr 1987
Mr. Herbert Estel Blade, 55, of Elkton, died Saturday, April 18, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, April 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Blade was a native of Giles County. He was a veteran of the Korean War and 
was a self-employed electrician.
Survivors include his wife, Mary F. Blade of Elkton; one son, Barry Glynn Blade 
of Elkton; four daughters, Mrs. Alice Fox Crabtree, Betty Gayle and Margaret Ann 
Blade, all of Elkton, Pamela Jo Blade of Pulaski; two brothers, Bud and Wesley 
Blade, both of Columbia; one sister, Sue Bishop of Florida; one grandchild.
BLADE, Hubert Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Funeral services were conducted for Hubert Lee Blade, 81, of Pulaski Tuesday, 
September 16 at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 11:00 a. m. by the Rev. Joe Herbert 
Bishop. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens. Mr. Blade died Sunday in Giles 
County Hospital.
A retired farmer, Mr. Blade was a native of Tennessee, the son of the late 
Gooley and Josephine Prater Blade.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Fralix Blade; three sons, Wesley Blade 
and Bud Blade, Columbia and Beaty Blade, Elkton; a daughter, Mamie Sue Blade, 
Florida; a brother, Vester Blade, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Selina Story, Pulaski; 
17 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
BLADE, William Vester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Funeral services for William Vester Blade, 85, of Route 6, Pulaski, who died 
Tuesday, December 9, 1980, in Vanderbilt Hospital, were held Wednesday at 3:00 
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Scotts 
Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Blade, a Giles County native, was a retired employee of Lee-Mar Shirt 
Company. He was a member of Scotts Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Dickey Blade; six daughters, Mrs. Lera 
Clemmons, Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Lavada Raymond, Nashville, Mrs. Jewell Collins, 
Mrs. Virginia Kelley, Miss Doris Blade and Mrs. Barbara McGill, Pulaski; three 
sons, William E. Blade, South Bend, Ind., Elba Blade, Nashville and Frank Blade, 
Lawrenceburg; three step-daughters, Mrs. Ruth Minor, Mrs. Louvenia Burton and 
Mrs. Louise Allen, Pulaski; four step-sons, Williiie James Chapman, Louisville, 
Ky., John Morris Chapman and Junior Chapman, Pulaski and W. C. Chapman, Cullman, 
Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Selena Storey, Pulaski; and 29 grandchildren.
BLALOCK, Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1988
A young Marshall County man was killed Sunday night when his car overturned on 
Carr Hill Road in northern Giles County.
He was identified as Lance Allen Blalock, 18, of Route 2, Lewisburg. Authorities 
said that young Blalock apparently lost control of his car sometime during the 
night, and the vehicle left the road and overturned-throwing him clear of the 
wreckage.
The accident wsa spotted by a passerby shortly before 4 a.m. Monday and young 
Blalock was dead on arrival at Hillside Hospital.
BLANCO, Victor OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
Victor Blanco, 90, Pulaski, died on Saturday, April 3, 1982, at Ardmore Nursing 
Home.
A native of Spain, he was the son of the late Juan and Inocencia Blanco. He was 
a retired industrialist and a member of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate 
Conception.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 4, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Luz M. Blanco, Pulaski; one son, Albert S. 
Blanco, Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
BLASINGIM, Emmett Harold OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Aug 1982
Emmett Harold Blasingim, 67, of Chatsworth, Illinois, died on Thursday, August 
19, 1982, at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
A native of Florida, he was the son of the late Allen Grady and Etta Lura 
Stovall Blasingim. He was retired from Seibert County in Chenoa, Ill.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Granville Tyler officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elise Surles Blasingim, Chatsworth, Illinois; 
one son, David Blasingim, Kankakee, Illinois; two daughters, Carolyn (Mrs. 
Jerry) Barrett, Chatsworth, and Elizabeth (Mrs James) Emberton, Fairbury, 
Illinois; one brother, Edwin N. Blasingim, Miami, Florida; one sisters, Mrs. 
Jessie Mae Stover, Decatur, Alabama; a half-sister, Mary Lou Blasingim; and five 
grandchildren.
BLASINGIM, Lovett Kelsey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Lovett Kelsey Blasingim, 80, Route 1, Prospect, died on Wednesday, May 16, 1984, 
at Shoals Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lovett Thornton and Mary 
Lou Kelsey Blasingim. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, May 18, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Billy Langford officiating, with burial in Stella Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Lula L.Hannah Blaskingim, Prospect; two sons, Gene 
Blasingim, Prospect, and Ray Blasingim, Florence, Alabama; one brother, Billy 
Blasingim, Miami, Florida; one sister, Anna Lou Newton, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
BLEDSOE, Bee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Oct 1985
Mr. Bee Bledsoe, 72, of Route 6, Pulaski, TN, died October 3, 1985, at his home. 
Funeral services were held October 6 at 11 a. m. at Queen Ann Funeral Home with 
Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial was in Rocky Mount Cemetery with Queen Ann 
Funeral Home in charge.
A native and lifelong resident of Giles County, Mr. Bledsoe was the son of the 
late Milton and Annie Lee Bell Bledsoe. He was the husband of Mrs. Lura Brown 
Bledsoe. Mr. Bledsoe was a farmer.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Annie Ruth Garrison, Mrs. Lula Mae 
Reynolds, and Mrs. Roberta Martin; five sons, Billie, Eugene, Paul and David 
Bledsoe, all of Evanston, Ill., and Richard Bledsoe of Chicago, Ill.; one 
sister, Mrs. Lillie Paxton of Pulaski; four brothers, Sims Bledsoe of 
Chattanooga, James Bledsoe of St. Louis, Mo., Morris Bledsoe of Grand Rapids, 
MI, and Horace Bledsoe of Alabama; and several grandchildren.
BLEDSOE, Bert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1981
A native of Giles County, Bert Bledsoe, 82, of Petersburg, died Monday, July 13 
in Baptist Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 
p. m. at Ralston-Brown-McCauley Chapel in Petersburg with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville. The Rev. Bud Alexander and the Rev. William Moss were the 
officiants.
Mr. Bledsoe was a retired farmer and an employee of the W. A. Young Construction 
Co. He was the son of the late John H. and Loueva Bearden Bledsoe.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eugenia Evans Bledsoe, several nieces and 
nephews.
BLEDSOE, Eleanor Mitchell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Mrs. Eleanor Mitchell Bledsoe, 71, of Route 1, Dellrose, died on Monday, May 24, 
1982, at Lincoln County Hospital.
A Lincoln County native, she was the daughter of the late Elbert and Maudie 
Harrison Gatlin.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 at Ralston-Brown-McCauley 
Funeral Home in Fayetteville with burial in Wright Cemetery, Dwight Bledsoe 
officaiting.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Patt Criek, and two sons, Lester Mitchell 
and Joe D. Mitchell, all of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
BLEDSOE, James Edwin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Funeral services for James Edwin Bledsoe, 66, of Frankewing were held at 10:30 
Monday, March 8 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial was in Bradshaw Cemetery. 
Dwight Bledsoe officiated.
Mr. Bledsoe died Sunday, March 7 in Hillview Haven Health Center in Columbia. He 
was the son of the late Joe and Ivy Merrill Bledsoe. He was a retiree from the 
Railroad and a World War II veteran. One brother, J. M. Bledsoe of Pulaski 
survives.
BLEDSOE, Joe Maurice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Sep 1989
Mr. Joe Maurice Bledsoe, 82, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1989, at 
Lincoln County Regional Hospital in Fayetteville. Funeral services were held 
Friday, Sept. 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with David Spencer officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bledsoe was the son of Joe and Ivy Merrill 
Bledsoe. He was a veteran of World War II and retired operator of well-digging 
machines.
Survivors include one step-son, Edwin Burns of Missouri; five step-daughters, 
Mrs. Johnson Harwell of Pulaski, Mrs. Geneva Bledsoe and Mrs. Gwen Stone, both 
of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Betty Hollingsworth of Lewisburg, and Mrs. Marvin Scribner 
of Illinois; 13 step-grandchildren.
BLEDSOE, Judy Rogers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Mrs. Judy Rogers Bledsoe, 26, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 11, 1985, in 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, after a long illness.
A native of Bedford County, she was employed as a typesetter for Dabora 
Corporation.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. Saturday, April 13, at South Side 
Baptist Church in Shelbyville. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Garden. M. Ray 
Winsett and Charles Brown officiated the services.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Bledsoe of Shelbyville; her parents, Paul 
J. and Inez Smith Rogers of Shelbyville; one brother, Michael Rogers of 
Shelbyville; one sister, Mrs. Rita Huffer of Shelbyville; and her grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arnold of Shelbyville.
BLEDSOE, Kate Wright OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1989
Mrs. Kate Wright Bledsoe, 90, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1988 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Dwight Bledsoe officiating. Burial was in Bradshaw Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Bledsoe was the daughter of John William and 
Susan Reed Wright. She was married to the late Auvie Bledsoe.
Surviovrs include one son, William A. Bledsoe of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Jean Ramer, Pulaski; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
BLEDSOE, Ruth Ophelia OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Sep 1989
Mrs. Ruth Ophelia Bledsoe, 65, died Thursday, August 31, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 3, at Union Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church in Elkton with the Rev. George Moore, Jr. officiating. Burial was 
in Elkton Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bledsoe was the daughter of the late Dan and 
Marcella Bridgeforth White. She was a member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Adolph Bledsoe of Elkton; two sons, Thomas Lewis 
Bledsoe of Elkton, Lorinza Bledsoe of Nashville; two sisters, Lula B. Driver of 
Indianapolis, Ind., Laura E. Massey of Elkton; two brothers, Thomas A. White of 
Louisville, Ky., David L. White, Indianapolis; eight grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
BLITON, Clara Elizabeth Green OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 May 1983
Clara Elizabeth Green Bliton, 72, Westport, Indiana, died May 20, 1983 in 
Greensburg, Indiana.
She was the wife of Paul Bliton and daughter of the late James Newton and Alma 
Hamlett Green.
Graveside services were held Sunday, May 22, 1983 in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Bliton, Greensburg, Ind.; step-mother, Mrs. 
Lillian Green, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Katherine Green, Nashville, two 
brothers, Robert N. Green, Gurnee, Ill., and James C. Green, of Harrison, Tenn.
BOATRIGHT, Elsie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Feb 1983
Mrs. Elsie Boatright, 91, Clarksville, died Thursday, February 24, 1983 in that 
city. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, February 26 at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Bill Young 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late F. W. and Leona Beck 
Wolaver and was married to the late T. L. Boatright.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Katherine Watson, Clarksville, Mrs. 
Helen Bowers and Mrs. Florence Nelms, both of Cornersville, and Mrs. Betty 
Odeneal, Pulaski; two sons, Eric Boatright, Hot Springs, Ark., and Jim 
Boatright, Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Lola Worsham, Lewisburg; two 
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
BOATRIGHT, Floyd A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Aug 1986
Mr. Floyd Alexander Boatright, 75, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 4, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Paul Webb and G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Boatright was the son of the late Ernie English 
and Mary Lee Birdsong Boatright. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Boatright of Pulaski; one daughter, Pearl 
Eslick of Pulaski; two brothers, Ralph and Dean Boatright, both of Lynnville; 
one sister, Peggy Ingram of Aymett Town; two grandchildren.
BOATRIGHT, Gertrude Chaffin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Boatright, 87, of Route 1, Lynnville were 
conducted Tuesday afternoon, January 27, at 1:00 o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel 
by Church of Christ minister, Brown Foster. Burial was in Gibsonville Cemetery. 
Mrs. Boatright died Sunday in Giles County Hospital.
A member of the Church of Christ and a retired employee of the Campbellsville 
School Cafeteria, she was a Giles County native, daughter of the late Tom and 
Dora Trice Chaffin, and was married to the late Edward Franklin Boatright.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Coell Shelby of Pulaski and Mrs. John Lane 
of Lynnville; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
BOATRIGHT, Mary Lee Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 May 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Boatright, 88, a resident of Fairhaven 
Nursing Home, who died Tuesday, May 6 at Giles County Hospital, will be held 
Thursday (today) at 1:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Frank Rouse. 
Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Boatright was the daughter of the late John Wesley 
and Rilla Hollis Birdsong and was the wife of the late Ernie English Boatright.
Survivors include three sons, Floyd Boatright, Dean Boatright, and Ralph 
Boatright, Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Ingram, Pulaski; a brother, Alexander 
Birdsong, Tracey City; 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
BOAZ, Joe Wayland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. Joe Wayland Boaz, 64, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 15, 1988, at Southern 
Hills Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 16, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Boaz was the son of the late Jeffrey James and 
Zana Parks Boaz. He was a member of the Second Street Church of Christ and was a 
retired grocery store owner.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Jenkins Boaz of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Lucille Pierce of Pulaski, Mrs. Elizabeth Trammell of Goodlettsville; one 
brothers, Lindsey Boaz of Campbellsville.
BOAZ, Rev. Russell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 May 1987
Rev. Russell Boaz, former pastor of Trinity Circuit and other churches in the 
Tennessee Conference died recently at his home in Orlando, Fla., after an 
extended illness.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Boaz; one daughter, Betsy, and three 
grandchildren.
BOLDIN, Larry George OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Sep 1985
Larry George Boldin of Route 1, Ardmore, TN., died at Hillside Hospital in 
Pulaski on Sept. 17, 1985. He was 88 years old.
Services were Sept. 19 at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore with the Rev. 
Lynn Marshall officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Boldin lived in the Ardmore area for all of his 
life. He was the son of the late William and Mollie Cross Boldin and the husband 
of the late Beulah Lewter Boldin.
He was a retired farmer. Survivors include two sons, Woodrow Boldin of Ardmore, 
and Floyd Boldin of Augusta, Ga.; daughter, Mrs. Jean White of Columbia; five 
grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
BOLDIN, Willie D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Mar 1989
Willie D. Boldin, former resident of Giles County, died Friday, Feb. 24 in 
Westside Veterans Hospital in Chicago. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 
28 in Calumet City, Ill.
Survivors include his wife, Bunnie Lou Boldin of Calumet City, Ill.; a daughter, 
Violet Marie Lawson of Giles County and nine other children.
BOLTON, Tullie Benson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Mr. Tullie Benson Bolton, age 77, of Route 4, Pulaski, died August 4, 1983, at 
the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel, Saturday, August 6 at 2:00 
p.m. with the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bolton was a retired carpenter. He was the son of 
the late William Henry and Zora Ayers Bolton.
Survivors include, his wife, Bensie Lou Mitchell Bolton of Pulaski; three sons, 
Charles Bolton of Columbia, James Bolton of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tommy Bolton 
of Pulaski; two daughters, Juanita Bolton, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Tula Mitchell 
of Huntsville, Alabama; two brothers, Wendell Bolton of Huntsville, Malcolm 
Bolton of Athens, Alabama; two sisters, Clara Rogers of Ardmore, Lavania Pyle of 
Huntsville; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
BONACHEA, Noemi OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Sep 1987
Mrs. Noemi Bonachea, 82, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1987, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church in Pulaski, conducted by Father Tom Field. Bennett 
May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Havana, Cuba, Mrs. Bonachea was the daughter of the late R. L. and 
Elisa Lopez Del Rincon Bonachea. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Neomi C. Blanco of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren; one sister, Miss Elisa Bonachea of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
BOONE, Charles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jul 1987
Mr. Charles Boone, 42, of Toledo, Ohio, died Sunday, June 28, 1987, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 30, at Anesbert-West Funeral Home 
in Ohio, with burial in that state.
Survivors include his parents, James Thomas and Marie Watkins Boone of Ohio; 
three brothers, Glen, Wade and Larry Boone, all of Ohio; two sisters, Lisa 
Strickland and Linda Strassner, both of Ohio.
BOONE, Grady OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Grady Boone, 65, of Route 3, Pulaski, who died Thursday, 
January 29, in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton the officiant. Burial followed 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Boone, a native of Giles County, was the son of J. R. and Ethel Harwell 
Boone. He was employed as a cutter at Genesco, Inc., and held membership in the 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Gowan Boone; two sons, William Boone 
and Wayne Boone, Pulaski; two brothers, Claude Boone, Pulaski and Tyson Boone, 
Modesto, Cal.; three sisters, Mrs. Allie Mae Archer and Mrs. Roselle Porter, 
Pulaski and Mrs. Deweese Davis, Modesto.
BOONE, Lottie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1983
Miss Lottie Mae Boone, age 61, of 2141 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, died October 
7, 1983, at the West Side Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at the Carr and Erwin Chapel Sunday, October 9 at 
3:00 p.m. with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in the Shores Cemetery.
Miss Boone was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include, her mother, Callie Rutherford of the Shores Community; two 
brothers, Willard Boone of Oliver Springs, Tenn., and John T. Boone of Toledo, 
Ohio; three sisters, Opalene Gooch, Mrs. Dean Dodge, both of Pulaski, and 
Aulerne Harmon of Nashville.
BOOTH, Fred Stone OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Feb 1980
Dr. Fred Stone Booth, 49, died on Sunday, February 24, 1980, at his home in 
Wise, Va.
Services were to be held at 2 p. m. today (Wed.), February 27, in the Sturgill 
Funeral Home Chapel of Memories. Entombment was to be at Powell Valley Memorial 
Garden in Wise.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carol Laird Booth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Fred S. Booth of Pulaski; four daughters, Elizabeth Carolyn Booth of Wise, 
Rebecca Booth, Ladye Evelyn Booth, and Cecil Ann Booth, all of Louisville, Ky.; 
and one brother, Thomas Booth of Mendota, Va..
He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
BOOTH, Lila Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Mrs. Lila Wilson Booth, 82, widow of John R. Booth formerly of Giles County, 
died in Humboldt, Tennessee, July 23 after an extended illness.
Services were conducted at Hunt Funeral Home in Humboldt with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski.
She is survived by a son, John W. Booth, Humboldt, two grandchildren and one 
step-daughter, Mrs. Frances Buchanan of Minor Hill.
BOOTH, Roxie Elinor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,16 Dec 1982
Graveside services for Giles County native Mrs. Roxie Elinor Booth, 81, of 
Birmingham, Ala., were held at 11:00 on Monday, February 15, at Maplewood 
Cemetery with the Reverend Hoyt Logan officiating. Bennett-May Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Booth died on February 13, 1982 at St. Vincent Hospital in Birmingham. She 
was married to the late Fagan Booth and the daughter of the late Charlie and 
Pearl Mitchell Elinor.
Mrs. Booth was a retired secretary of T. M Booth's and Son Produce of Pulaski.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elinor Whiddon of Birmingham; one 
step-son, Fred S. Booth of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Culver of Dresden, 
Tenn., Mrs. Faye Clayton of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Lillian Reynolds of 
Palmersville, Tenn.; two brothers, Alton Elinor of McKenzie, Tenn. and Ottis 
Elinor of Memphis, Tenn.
Four grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren also survive her.
BOSHERS, Romeo D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Dec 1984
A Giles County native died Monday after the car he drove apparently struck 
another vehicle head on near Centerville.
Romeo D. Boshers, 54, of Route 1, Lyles, was traveling west on Highway 100 about 
13 miles east of Centerville when he reportedly crossed the center line and 
struck a truck driven by Gary White, of Route 2, Lyles, according to the report.
Mr. Boshers was taken to St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, where he died of 
injuries sustained in the collision. White was uninjured in the crash.
Services for Mr. Boshers were Thursday at 3 p.m. in Bennett-May Funeral Home 
with the Revs. Steven Marker, Bill Morris and Clarence Stewart officiating. 
Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Dewey Boshers. He was a retired Air Force veteran who 
served in the Korean war and was a nurse at Turney Center in Only.
Other survivors includes his wife, Sue Boshers of Lyles; his mother, Mrs. Thelma 
Brewer of Pulaski; three daughters, Barbara Boshers and Debbie Abernathy, both 
of Pulaski, and Tonya Boshers of Lamar, S.C.; four sons, Lynn Boshers of Laport, 
Ind., Dewey Boshers of Pulaski, Troy Boshers of Warner Robbins Air Force Base in 
Warner Robbins, Ga., and Chris Boshers of Columbia; three step-daughters; two 
step-sons; and 10 grandchildren.
BOTTOMS, Lola Rippy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Apr 1983
Mrs. Lola Bottoms, 78, Huntsville, Ala., died Thursday, April 21, 1983, at 
Whitesburg Manor Nursing Home in that city. Funeral services were held Sun., 
April 24 at Westlawn Baptist Church with burial in Elliott Cemetery, Ardmore, 
with Phil Moyers officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Floyd Bottoms, Huntsville; two daughters, Mrs. 
Lorene Braly, Pulaski and Mrs. Bernard Roland, Denver, Colo.; two brothers, John 
Rippy, Columbia, and Joe Rippy, Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Speers, 
Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BOWEN, Annie Butcher OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Sep Aug 1985
Annie Butcher Bowen, 64, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 1985, at Merrihill Nursing Home 
in Lewisburg.
She was the daughter of the late Nick and Ruth Grandige Butcher and was married 
to the late Joe T. Bowen.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 31, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Bryant Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Joe, Jackie, Lyndal and Richard Bowen, all of 
Lewisburg; one brother, Mitchell Butcher of Pulaski; five sisters, Katie Aymett, 
Sadie Butcher and Millie Phillips, all of Pulaski, Eloise Hollingsworth of Park 
City, Tenn., Dena Butcher of Nashville; four grandchildren and six 
step-grandchildren.
BOWEN, Charles Anthony OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Charles Anthony Bowen, 23, of Route 1, Pulaski were held at 
2:00 p. m. Friday, March 5 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
Born in Marshall County April 10, 1958, the son of Leon and Lula Mae Hendrix 
Bowen. Mr. Bowen died at his home Wednesday March 3. He was employed at Maremont 
Gabriel.
BOWEN, Dannie Lucille OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Mrs. Dannie Lucille Bowen, 73, Pulaski, died on Monday September 3, 1984, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A native of Giles County, she was married to the late David Bowen.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, September 4, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bill Morris officiating.
Survivors include three sons, Danny Bowen, Richard Bowen and Larry Bowen, all of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Mackie Arnett, Alabama, and Melba Chick, Florida; and nine 
grandchildren.
BOWEN, George OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Mr. George Bowen, 80, of Summertown, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 1989, at Lawrenceburg 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 7, at North Funeral Home Chapel with 
Thomas Mattox officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bowen was the son of the late George and Annie Lee 
Range Bowen and was married to the late Lottie Green Bowen. He was a retired 
track supervisor for the railroad and a member of Summertown Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Peggy Semanek of Stella, Claudie Polpill of 
Melbourne, Fla., Sue Putman of Ethridge, Ellen Bowen of Summertown; one son, G. 
W. Bowen of Summertown; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
BOWEN, Lottie Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jul 1980
Mrs. Lottie Green Bowen, 68, of Route 2 Summertown died Wednesday, July 16 at 
Park View Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:00 a. m. at North Funeral Home with 
burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens. Bro. Cog Marbut will conduct the 
service.
Mrs. Bowen was the daughter of the late Howell and Rosa Ann Brewer Green.
Survivors include her husband, George Bowen, Sr. of Summertown; five daughters, 
Mrs. Peggy Semanek of Prospect, Mrs. Claudia Pompili, Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. Sue 
Putman, Ethridge, Mrs. Mae Simmons, Minor Hill, Miss Elen Bowen, Summertown; one 
son, George Bowen, Jr., Summertown; five sisters, Mrs. Hazel Grinnel, Mrs. Oscar 
Grinnel, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Ann Dickey, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnett, Mrs. Shelby 
Vernon, all of Pulaski; two brothers, Flavel Green and Aaron Green, Pulaski; 10 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
BOWERS, Glynda Marie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Mrs. Glynda Marie Bowers, 75, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 26, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late 
John Thomas and Amanda Irwin Lowe and was married to the late Robert (Buck) 
Bowers. She was a member of Episcopal Christ Church of Pulaski.
Memorial services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, April 28, at the Church of the 
Messiah-Episcopal with burial in Maplewood, Rev. Carl Cannon officiating. 
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ann Matthews of Lakeland, Florida; two 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. John Prictard, Mrs. X. 
L. Driver, and Mrs. John Hamlin, all of Tunica, Mississippi.
BOWERS, Lottie Carter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mrs. Lottie Carter Bowers, 88, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 4, at Jordan Funeral Home 
with the Rev. Mose Phillips officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Bessemer, Ala., Mrs. Bowers was the daughter of the late Jim and 
Lula Bishop Houston. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and was a 
practical nurse at Giles County Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Charlie Bowers; five step-daughters; several 
nieces and nephews.
BOYD, Euell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Mar 1987
Mr. Euell Boyd, 71, of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, March 14, 1987, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, 
at Bennett-May Chapel with Jerry Dryden officiating. Burial was in Stella 
Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Boyd was the son of the late Tonchie and 
Mattie Phelps Boyd. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from 
the Genesco Shoe Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ellen Pigg Boyd of Lawrenceburg; two sons, 
Douglas and Michael Boyd, both of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren; two 
step-grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Virgie Boyd and Mrs. Sue Topps, both of 
Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Charlie Newton of Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Wilson Boyd of 
Lawrenceburg, Nathan Boyd of Memphis; several nieces and nephews.
BOYD, John Andrew Newsline 11 Feb - 18 Feb 1986
John Andrew Boyd, 73, of 1410-D Brown Drive, Pulaski, TN, died February 1, 1986, 
at Hillside Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services were held 
February 5 at 12 noon at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. James Griffin 
officiating. Burial was in Rosemount Cemetery at Columbia, TN, with Queen Ann 
Funeral Home in charge.
Son of the late Sol and Florence Perry Boyd. Mr. Boyd was a native of Lynnville, 
TN. He was a member of Round Hill A.M.E. Church. Mr. Boyd was a retired groom of 
horses.
Survivors include one brother, Everett Boyd of Columbia, TN; one sister, Mrs. 
Annie Pearl Martin of Pulaski; eight nephews, three nieces, two sisters-in-law 
and one brother-in-law.
BOYD, Katie Maria .OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 May 1982
Mrs. Katie Maria Boyd, 85, died on Friday, April 30, 1982, at her home on Route 
2, Lynnville/
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James Archie and 
Maria Tinnon Grammar and the wife of the late James White Boyd.
Graveside services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, May 2, at Lynnwood Cemetery, 
Mack Wheeler officiating.
Survivors include two sons, James H. Boyd, Lynnville, and William Boyd, 
Nashville; two sisters, Sallie Will Matthews, Cornersville, and Maudie Gregg, 
Nashville; and five grandchildren
BOYD, Willie Pauline Boatright OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Pauline Boyd, 72, a resident of Fairhaven 
Nursing Home, were held Friday, September 25 at Bennett-May Chapel at 2:00 p. m. 
with interment in Pisgah Cemetery. The Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Paul Allen 
were the officiants. Mrs. Boyd died Wednesday in Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Etta 
Cathcart Boatright, and was married to the late Harold Boyd. She was a member of 
the United Methodist Church and had been a teacher in the Giles County School 
System for 24 years and in the Huntsville School System for 11 years.
Survivors include an aunt, Mrs. Ella Lee Cathcart, Pulaski; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Flora Boyd, Decatur, Ala. and several cousins.
BOYD, Walter Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Walter Jones Boyd, 96, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, May 29, 1985, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late James B. and Mary G. White 
Boyd. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p. m. Friday, May 31, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Bob Smith officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Camilla Boyd Welsh of Tyler, Texas; and five 
nephews, James Boyd of Lynnville, William Boyd of Nashville, Rufus Boyd of New 
Albanay, Indiana, James L. Boyd of Florida, Dr. Billy Boyd of Mississippi.
BRADEN, Annie Lee Kirkland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Annie Lee Braden, 80, Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 9, 1989, at Columbia Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were held May 13 at Queen Ann Funeral Home with 
Rev. William Howard Smith officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery in 
Lynnville.
Mrs. Braden was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Mattie 
Kirkland. She was the wife of Charlie Braden. Survivors include several cousins.
BRADEN, Clifford O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1984
Clifford O. Braden, 67, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1984, at Maury County Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home with burial in Braden Cemetery at Lynnville with Clifton Braden 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Walter and Ellen Braden and 
was married to the late Nannie Mae Moore.
He is survived by four sons, Willie Braden, Nashville, Clifford Braden, Jr. and 
Alford Braden, both of Oklahoma, and Carl Braden of Missouri; two daughters, 
Mrs. Iridell Grooves, Nashville, and Miss Rita Braden, Missouri; two brothers, 
Robert Braden, Nashville, and Walter Clint Braden, Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. 
Willie Mae Jones, Ohio, Mrs. Lucile Price, Missouri, and Mrs. Mary Ruth Frey, 
Nashville; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
BRADEN, Harold (Doc) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Harold (Doc) Braden, 67, of Frankewing, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1989, at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 20, in the chapel 
of Gallant Funeral Home with Tom Orr officiating. Burial was in Wrights 
Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Braden was the son of the late Floyd Edgar and 
Bessie Bevel Braden, who survives. He was a retired surveyor and veteran of 
World War II.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Lucille Gatlin Braden; 
three sons, Paul Braden of Fayetteville, Ronnie and Eddie Braden, both of 
McBurg; one sister, Elaine Sanders of Nashville; three grandchildren.
BRADEN, J. D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Nov 1982
Mr. J. D. Braden, 56, Lynnville, died Saturday, November 6, 1982 at Community 
Hospital, Lewisburg. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Thursday, Nov. 11 at 
Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with burial in Braden Cemetery, Frank Brooks 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Louise Braden and the late 
Thomas A. Braden and was married to Ada Ruth Drake Braden.
Other survivors include two sons, Calvin Braden, Lynnville, and Sgt. Perry 
Braden, Fort Park, Louisiana; three daughters, Miss Darlene Braden, Miss Sabra 
Braden and Melissa Braden, all of Lynnville; one sister, Mrs. Teona Malone, 
Lynnville; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Queen Ann Funeral 
Home in charge of arrangements.
BRADEN, Mary E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Aug 1985
Mrs. Mary E. Braden, 55, Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1985, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Dickson County, she was the daughter of the late Obie Scott and Lena 
Spann Travis.
Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Shoal Street Church 
of God with burial in Gibsonville Cemetery, Rev. Rusty Creel officiating. 
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, E. C. Braden of Pulaski; two sons, Hershell Scott 
Braden, Sr. of Pulaski, Sam Finley Braden of Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren; 
one brother, Brady Travis of White Bluff; and four sisters, Mrs. Mable Story of 
Charlotte, Mrs. Lillian Nash of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Odell Lovell of Kingston 
Springs, Mrs. Lucille Owens of Clarksville.
BRADEN, Mary Frances Drake OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Dec 1989
Mrs. Mary Frances Drake Braden, 51, of Lynnville died Friday, Nov. 24, 1989, at 
Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Round Hill A.M.E. Church in 
Lynnville with the Rev. Ernest Latham officiating. Burial was in Everbright 
Cemetery in Buford Station. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Braden was the daughter of the late Turner B. 
Drake. She was a member of Round Hill A.M.E. Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce H. Braden; her mother, Mrs. Mary Will 
Phelps Drake; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Theresa) Garrison of Pulaski; Mrs. 
Arthur (Lindle) Jones and Miss Brenda Braden, both of Lynnville; three 
grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Jeffie Drake) Allen and Mrs. Robert 
(Betty Drake) McKibbens, both of Nashville, Mrs. Adla Drake Braden of Lynnville; 
three brothers, Lindle Drake of Nashville, Edward and Hugh Drake, both of 
Lynnville; mother-in-law, Mrs. Clara Dean Braden of Lynnville; several nieces 
and nephews.
BRADLEY, Nellie Mae Gordon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Sep 1987
Mrs. Nellie Mae Bradley, 79, died Thursday, September 3, 1987, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 7, at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in 
Nashville with the Rev. Robert Pillow officiating. Burial was in Greenwood 
Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bradley was the daughter of the late Ephriam and 
Lizzie Strong Gordon. She was a retired seamstress at the Gus Mayer Company and 
a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Missionary Church.
Survivors include three children, Lizzie Lee Nelson, James A. Bradley and Albert 
Meals, all of Nashville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one 
sister, Louise Gordon of Pulaski; two brothers, Robert A. (Buck) Gordon of 
Pulaski and Raymond Gordon of Tullahoma; two nieces and three nephews.
BRADEN, Louise B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mrs. Louise B. Braden, 89, of Lynnville, died Saturday, April 19, 1986, at 
Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. 
Wednesday, April 23, at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Mose Patterson 
officiating. Burial will be in Braden Cemetery, Lynnville.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Braden was the daughter of the late Alfonza 
and Betsy Amos Braden and was married to the late Thomas A. Braden. She was a 
member of Happy Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Lynnville and Friendship Club 
No. 2.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Teona Malone of Lynnville; a grandson, 
Thomas D. Green of Pulaski and four other grandsons; five granddaughters; 12 
great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Braden of Culleoka, Bennie Braden of 
Columbia.
BRADEN, Mary E. Travis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Aug 1985
Mrs. Mary E. Braden, 55, Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1985, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville. A native of Dickson County, she was the daughter of the 
late Obie Scott and Lena Spann Travis.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Shoal Street Church 
of God with burial in Gibsonville Cemetery, Rev. Rusty Creel officiating. 
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, E. C. Braden of Pulaski; two sons, Hershell Scott 
Braden, Sr. of Pulaski, Sam Finley Braden of Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren; 
one brother, Brady Travis of White Bluff; and four sisters, Mrs. Mable Story of 
Charlotte, Mrs. Lillian Nash of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Odell Lovell of Kingston 
Springs, Mrs. Lucille Owens of Clarksville.
BRADEN, Perry K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1988
Perry K. Braden, 28, Lynnville was pronounced dead on arrival at Hillside 
Hospital early Saturday morning suffering from three bullet wounds to his body.
His brother, Calvin Braden, 23, also of Lynnville, has been charged with first 
degree murder of his brother during a dispute about 5:30 a.m. Saturday on Apple 
Hill Road near Waco, according to authorities.
Braden is also charged with carrying a dangerous weapon. He is in Giles County 
jail in lieu of $11,000 bond, $10,000 on the murder charge and $1,000 on the 
weapons charge.
Funeral services for Perry K. Braden were held at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Everbright Cemetery.
Mr. Braden was a salesman for Harpeth Ford Motor Company in Franklin.
Survivors include in addition to his brother, one daughter, Heather Lajean 
Braden of Lynnville; one son, Michael Ernest Braden of Lynnville; his mother, 
Ada Ruth Drake Braden of Lynnville; three sisters, Darlene Braden, Sabra Braden 
and Melissa Braden, all of Lynnville.
BRADEN, Sadie Kennedy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Mar 1988
Mrs. Sadie Kennedy Braden, 81, of Lynnville, died Thursday, March 10, 1988, at 
Maury County Hospital following an extensive illness. Funeral services were held 
Sunday, March 13, at Round Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. 
Charles Finch officiating. Burial was in Robertson Fork Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Braden was the daughter of the late Henry and 
Caroline Marsh Kennedy and was married to the late Arthur Green Braden. She was 
a member of the Round Hill A.M.E. Church. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
Survivors include three sons, Walter Henry Braden of Nashville, Arthur G. 
Braden, Jr. of Chicago, Ill., Cordell Braden of Lynnville; eight daughters and 
seven-son-in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Odie Lee) Alexander of Lynnville, Mrs. 
Beatrice B. Livingston of Buffalo, N.Y., the Rev. and Mrs. Larry (Vivian) 
Lockett of Pulaski, Mr. and Mrs. Willie C. (Emma Jean) Brownlow of Cincinnati, 
Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben (Ira B.) Potter of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin 
(Minnie) Seagraves of Atlanta, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Mattie Louise) Coffey 
of Lynnville; 35 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews.
BRALY, Harriet Abernathy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Dec 1984
Mrs. Harriet Abernathy Braly, 81, of Zionsville, Indiana, died on Saturday, 
December 29, 1984, in Zionsville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Cayce and 
Florence Abernathy. She was a retired bookkeeper and worked in the office of the 
Giles County Trustee.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, December 31, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Bill Moss and Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Hugh Braly, Zionsville; a daughter, Mary Emily 
Huie, Zionsville; four sisters, Mrs. Julia Smith, Miss Rebecca Abernathy, Mrs. 
Florence Cheatham, and Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, all of Pulaski; a brother, James 
Abernathy, Birmingham, Alabama; and two grandchildren.
BRALY, James Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Mar 1989
James Robert Braly, 71, Route 5, Lawrenceburg (Bodenham community), died Sunday, 
March 12, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home with Haywood Liles and Marlin Goodman officiating. Burial 
was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mr. Braly was a Giles County native and the son of the late Robert N. and Ella 
Clifton Braly. He was a member and elder of Mt. Moriah Presbyterian Church. He 
was a World War II veteran, having served 38 months in the European Theatre. Mr. 
Braly was retired from Genesco and a retired farmer.
Survivors include, his wife, Catherine Burns Braly, Pulaski; three daughters, 
Jamie Marks, Pulaski; Connie Byrd, Lawrenceburg and Betty Greene, LaVergne; one 
brother, William Neal Braly, Pulaski; one sister, Modena Green, Pulaski; and 
seven grandchildren.
BRALY, Louis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Mr. Louis Braly, 85, of Pulaski, died Sunday, April 28, 1985, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late R. A. and Lucy 
Allen Braly. He was a retired farmer and member of Trinity Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Survivors 
include his wife, Mrs. Mable Wells Braly of Pulaski; one son, B. W. Braly of 
Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
BRALY, Lucy Mae Paulk OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Feb 1980
Mrs. Lucy Mae Paulk Braly of Route 1, Athens, Ala., died Wednesday, February 13 
at Lofton Nursing Home, Franklin. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Paul Allen. Interment was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Braly, a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late Irvine M. and 
Mary Brownlow Smith. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, C. B. Braly; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Adaie, 
Nashville and Mrs. Ralph Weems, West Point, Miss.; two sons, Frederick D. Paulk, 
Florence, Ala. and Dr. John I. Paulk, Starkville, Miss.; nine grandchildren and 
five great grandchildren.
BRALY, Mable Wells OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Feb 1987
Mrs. Mable Wells Braly, 85, of 138 Bennett Drive, Pulaski, TN, died February 25, 
1987, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held February 26 at 3:30 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery with 
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Maury County, TN, Mrs. Braly was the daughter of the late John 
Melvin and Emma D. McKelvey Wells and the wife of the late Lewis Braly. She was 
a housewife and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Billy Braly of Pulaski, TN; one sister, Mrs. Lelan 
Denton of Columbia, TN; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BRALY, Raymond P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1980
Funeral services for Raymond P. Braly, 94, of the Pisgah Community, who died 
Sunday, October 12, 1980, in Fairhaven Nursing Home, were held Wednesday at 
10:00 a.m. at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Frank Rouse officiating. Burial 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Braly, a retired farmer, was a Giles County native. His parents were the 
late James Thomas and Virginia Paine Braly and his wife the late Mrs. Cleo 
Braly.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Maurice Tomerlin, Pulaski; a granddaughter, 
Mrs. Verlyn Ernst and a great granddaughter, Lisa Ernst, both of Davidsonville, 
Md.
BRALY, Robert Louis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Apr 1985
Mr. Louis Braly, 85, of Pulaski, died Sunday, April 28, 1985, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center.
A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late R. A. and Lucy Allen Braly. He 
was a retired farmer and member of Trinity Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Monday, April 29, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Wells Braly of Pulaski; one son, B. W. 
Braly of Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
BRALY, Samuel Hugh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jun 1988
Samuel Hugh Braly, 95, of Lafayette, Ind., formerly of Pulaski, died Sunday, 
June 5, 1988.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Braly was the son of the late Will and Mary Emma 
Yarbrough Braly and was married to the late Harriet Abernathy Braly. He was a 
retired owner of a nursery and landscaping business and a member of the 
Methodist church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Emily Huie of Lafayette, Ind.; two 
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Raymond Oliver of Pulaski; one brother, Bate 
Braly of Sarasota, Fla.
BRALY, William Neal OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Oct 1989
Mr. William Neal Braly, age 73, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., died Tuesday, 
October 10, 1989 at his home. A native of Giles County, his parents were the 
late Robert Neal and Ella Clifton Braly. Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 
p. m. Thursday, October 12, 1989 from the Chapel of Bennett-May Funeral Home, 
conducted by Rev. Mack Pinkelton with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs Louise Capley Braly of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, 
Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Brenda Braly Knowles of Lebanon, Tenn.; two sons, Jeff 
and Andy Braly, both of Pulaski; five grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Modena 
Green of Pulaski, Tenn. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BRAMLETT, Henry T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Apr 1987
Mr. Henry T. Bramlett, 74, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 7, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, at Old Zion Primitive 
Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Cliffe officiating. Burial was in Everbright 
Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Bramlett was the son of the late John and Ella 
Johnson Bramlett. He served in the U. S. Army in the 390th Quartermaster during 
World War II from 1943-46 and was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs Ada Bramlett of Pulaski; two children, Mrs. 
Virginia Coffey and William J. Gracy, both of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Rose 
Coffey of Pulaski; six brothers, William A. Bramlett of Nashville, Rogers 
Bramlett of Norfolk, Va., John W. Bramlett of Clarksville, Albert, James, and 
Edward Bramlett, all of Pulaski; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 
six great-great-grandchildren.
BRANCH, Estelle Adams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1980
Services for Mrs. Cary G. Branch, a former teacher, were held Thursday morning 
at Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville.
The Rev. Joe E. Pennel officiated. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. Branch died Wednesday in Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. Formerly 
Estelle Adams, she was born in 1883 to Noah Powell and Elizabeth Muir Adams, 
pioneer settlers of Lafayette County, Missouri.
She attended public schools and later graduated from State Teachers College, 
Warrensburg, Mo.
In 1904, she married Cary G. Branch, a two-term representative in the Missouri 
State Legislature.
Mrs. Branch and her husband moved in 1916 to the Martinhurst Plantation near 
Pulaski. After leaving Pulaski she began writing a column entitled "Quips and 
Clips" for OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,.
She was living in Nashville at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Austin C. Neal, 2613 
Woodlawn Drive, at the time of her death.
She taught both in Missouri and Tennessee. Following her retirement, she lived 
for several years in Chattanooga, where she served as Grey Lady at Erlanger 
Hospital.
Active in patriotic and civic affairs, Mrs. Branch was a member of the A. P. 
Stewart United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a member of the Authors and 
Artists Club.
She was a published poet and wrote radio skits, dramatic sketches, and numerous 
feature stories, for various Tennessee publications. She was for many years a 
regular contributor of the Tennessean's Forum.
While living at Martinhurst, Mrs. Branch operated Country Doll Factory in her 
home where she designed and manufactured Peter Rabbit dolls. Her employment of 
the neighborhood girls in the making of the dolls developed into a community 
project and received wide publicity in 1924.
She was a charter member of Senior Citizens Inc. of Nashville, a member of 
Belmont United Methodist Church, and for six years was president of the church's 
Pioneer Club.
Survivors include another daughter, Mary Branch, Los Angeles; two sons, Richard 
K. Branch, Pasadena, Calif. and Cary G. Branch, Jr., Los Angeles; and a 
granddaughter.
BRANCH, James OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mr. James Branch, Pulaski, died Sunday, September 19, 1982 at Veteran's 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Thursday, Sept. 23 at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Everbright Cemetery at Buford Station, the 
Rev. John Tucker officiating.
He is survived by two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Branch, Pulaski, and Janice 
Levas of New Orleans; a son, Joe Louis Brown, Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BRANCH, Joe Thomas Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. Joe Thomas Branch, Sr., 60, of Goodspring, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Branch was the son of the late Asa and Flossie 
Miller Branch. He was a retired printer.
Survivors include two sons, Joe Branch, Jr. and Tony Branch, both of Columbia; 
two daughters, Brenda Branch of Columbia, Mary Whitwell of Mt. Pleasant; one 
sister, Mamie Ruth Holley of Ohio; five grandchildren.
BRASHEARS, Ella Mae Adcock OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Aug 1989
Mrs. Ella Mae Brashears, 80, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1989, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 10, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Texas, Mrs. Brashears was the daughter of the late Mark and Maxie 
Dugger Adcock and was married to the late Leslie Brashears. She was a member of 
the Baptist Church and was retired from Lee-Mar.
Survivors include one son, Larry Brashears of Pulaski; two grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Henry Marks and Mrs. Irene Cooper, both of Pulaski; one brother, 
Ben Adcock of Pulaski.
BRASHEARS, Frank N. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Sep 1988
Mr. Frank N. Brashears, 67, of Anthony Hill, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 1988, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 3, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Mercer and the Rev. James D. Nave 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brashears was the son of the late William Henry 
and Birl Fry Brashears. He was a retired accountant with Ashburn and Hessey 
Associates of Nashville.
Survivors include two brothers, Lee and Noah Brashears, both of Pulaski; six 
sisters, Agnes Brashears, Maxie Bobo, Kathleen McCombie and Sallie Hamby, all of 
Pulaski; Margaret Simpkins of New Jersey, Willie Mae Warren of Nashville; 
several nieces and nephews.
BRASHEARS, John W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Sep 1986
Mr. John W. Brashears, 87, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 1986, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 30, at North Funeral Home Chapel with J. D. 
Killen and Randy Wells officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Brashears was the son of the late Will Henry 
and Callie Howell Brashears and was married to the late Hudie Scott Brashears. 
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell Nave Brashears of Lawrenceburg; six 
daughters, Mrs Frances Reed, Mrs. Lynda Hendrix, Mrs. Faye Dugger, all of 
Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Clara Farmer, Mrs. Minnie Gibson, both of Columbia, Mrs. Jo 
Ann Musgrove of Pulaski; one son, Loyd Brashears of Watertown, Tenn.; 13 
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Warren of 
Nashville, Miss Agnes Brashears, Mrs. Maxie Bobo, Mrs. Kathleen McCombie, Mrs. 
Sallie Hamby, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Margaret Simpson of New Jersey; three 
brothers, Noah, Frank and Lee Brashears, all of Pulaski.
BRASHEARS, Leslie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1988
Mr. Leslie Brashears, 76, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 1988, at his residence in 
Pulaski. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 28, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brashears was the son of the late B. F. and Lisa 
Frances Simpson Brashears.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae Brashears; one son, Larry Brashears, 
Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Jewell Tankersley and Mrs. Ed Hill Estes, both 
of Lewisburg; two brothers, Billy Brashears, Pulaski, and L. B. Brashears, Mt. 
Pleasant.
BRASHEARS, Will Tom OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Will Tom Brashears, 74, died on Friday, June 18, 1982, at his residence, 1301 
Beverly Street, Pulaski.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Berry Franklin and Liza Simpson 
Brashears. He was the former owner and operator of Party Pack Store in Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Clarence Stewart and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tavie Brashears, Pulaski; two step-daughters, 
Mrs. Leonard Rogers and Miss Shirley Newton, Pulaski; three brothers, Bill 
Brashears, Leslie Brashears, Pulaski and Pete Brashears, Mt. Pleasant; two 
sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Estes and Mrs. Luna Jewell Tankersley, Lewisburg; nine 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
BRASHEARS, Zana F. Boaz OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Zana F. Boaz Brashears, 85, of Pulaski, who died 
Thursday, May 15, 1980 in Giles County Hospital. were conducted Saturday at 
10:00 a.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister Tom Holland. 
Burial followed in Providence Cemetery.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Brashears was the daughter of the late William and 
Mary Moffice Parks and was married to the late Thomas W. Brashears. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Pierce, Pulaski and Mrs. Elizabeth 
Tramel, Goodlettsville; two sons, Lindsey Boaz, Lynnville and Joe Boaz, Pulaski; 
13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
BRAY, Eula OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Graveside services for Miss Eula Bray, who died on January 7 at Oakview Nursing 
Home in Lawrenceburg, were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9 at Lynnwood 
Cemetery. Rev. Robert W. Cousar, Jr. officiated. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Miss Bray was a long time member of the Presbyterian 
Church and a retired school teacher. She was the daughter of the late William 
and Mary Ann Williams Bray.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. R. V. Hill of Birmingham, AL and Miss Nicie 
Bray of Lawrenceburg.
BRAY, Nicie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Miss Nicie Bray of Lawrenceburg (formerly of Lynnville) died Wednesday, April 6, 
1988, at Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Graveside services were held 
Friday, April 8, at Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville with Rev. Robert Smith 
officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Miss Bray was the daughter of the late William Wynn 
and Mary Ann Williams Bray. She was a member of the Lynnville Presbyterian 
Church and was a saleslady.
Survivors include one brother-in-law, R. V. Hill of Birmingham.
BRAYFORD, Carrie Elizabeth Hawkins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Aug 1989
Carrie Elizabeth Brayford, 67, 810-D Brown Drive, Pulaski, died Friday, July 28, 
1989, at her residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home with Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Brayford was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late James A.G. 
and Bennie Marie Kiser Hawkisn. She was married to the former Lee Brayford.
Survivors include one brother, Thomas Wilson Hawkins, Louisville, Ky.; one 
sister, Mrs. Bernice Jenkins, Pulaski and several nieces and nephews.
BREEDING, Rachel Wood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Mrs. Rachel Wood Breeding, 89, of Nashville (formerly of Giles County) died 
Monday, Aug. 14, 1989, at her residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 
Aug. 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with James Prewitt officiating. Burial was in 
Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Kentucky, Mrs. Breeding was the daughter of the late Ike and 
Katherine Hyder Wood and was married to the late Ervin Breeding.
Survivors include three sons, Frank and Bill Breeding, both of Goodspring, 
Douglas Breeding of Georgia; two daughters, Inez Farrar of Nashville, Joyce 
Hardesty of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Isaac Wood of Cookeville, Kelly Wood 
of Michigan; one sister, Mamie Henry of Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren; 17 great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
BREEDING, Ruby Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1983
Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Breeding, age 66, of Route 1, Goodsprings, died November 22, 
1983 at Jackson Hospital in Lester, Alabama.
Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel Thursday, November 24, at 2 p. 
m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Breeding was a native of Giles County and a member of the Church of Christ. 
She was married to the late Charlie Breeding and was the daughter of the late 
Will and Bessie Longshore Pickett.
Survivors include, two sons, Bobby and Billy Breeding, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Tyson Pickett and Carson Pickett, both of Prospect; three sisters, 
Mrs. Edna May Harwell of Marion, Alabama, Mrs. Viva Lee Johnson of Goodsprings, 
and Mrs. Estelle Green of Pulaski; and two grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral 
Home in charge of arrangements.
BREWER, Joshua Gail OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Jul 1986
Joshua Gail Brewer, infant, died July 11, 1986, at Maury County Hospital in 
Columbia. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, at Shores Baptist 
Church Cemetery with Rev. Daryl Lingerfelt and Rev. Elmer Howell officiating.
Survivors include his parents, Bryan and Edna Brewer; one sister, Whitney 
Watson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brewer; maternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Warren.
BREWER, Martin D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Martin D. Brewer, 70, Pulaski, died on Saturday, May 19, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late James M. and Ola Haislip 
Brewer. He was a World War II veteran and was a retired employee of Hayes 
Distributing Company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorene Holt Brewer, Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. 
Ola Brewer, Pulaski; two brothers, Ben Brewer and Floyd Brewer, Pulaski; and one 
sister, Mrs. Edith Gill, St. Petersburg, Florida.
BREWER, Milton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mr. Milton Brewer, 71, of South Haven, Miss., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1986, at 
Methodist South Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Forest 
Hill Funeral Home in Memphis. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Brewer of South Haven, Miss.; one daughter, 
Gloria Erwin of Pulaski; three grandchildren, Pam Southerland, Jackie Warren and 
Jeff Warren, all of Pulaski; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Floy 
Smith of Waltford, Miss., Mrs. Nettie Ruth Scoggins of Sarah, Miss., Mrs. Lillie 
Mae Frazier of Lela, Miss.; one brother, Loyd Brewer of Parchman, Miss.; four 
step-daughters, and seven step-grandchildren.
BREWER, Tom Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
A Giles County man died of an apparent heart attack Thursday while at the wheel 
of his car. Tom Wilson Brewer, 72, of Frankewing, was dead at the scene. His 
body was taken to Hillside Hospital.
State Trooper Kenneth Marks said Mr. Brewer was driving on Highway 64 East and 
complained of feeling ill. He pulled off the road near McAfee Hill around 4 p.m.
A companion in the car ran for help and met Marks on Highway 64. Marks tried 
emergency CPR on Mr. Brewer, but that proved fruitless. Marks said Brewer 
apparently died instantly.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville 
with Rev. Billy Cole officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery in Lincoln 
County.
A Lincoln County native, Mr. Brewer is survived by his wife, Laura Edith Smith 
Brewer of Pulaski; two daughters, Delaine Green of Pulaski and Wynema Brewer of 
Birmingham, Ala.; one son, Dennis Brewer of Lincoln County; one brother, Len 
Brewer of Chapel Hill; four sisters, Annie B. Mitchell of Nashville, Allene Cole 
of Tullahoma, Virgie McCoy of Dixon and Betty Porterfield of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren.
BRIDGEFORTH, Georgia Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Lee Bridgeforth were held Saturday, June 14 at 
12:00 noon at St. Elizabeth Primitive Baptist Church, Elkton. Interment in 
Indian Creek Cemetery at Bryson. Elder Eugene Lewis officiated.
Mrs. Bridgeforth, the daughter of the late George and Lillie Mae Hawkins Mosely 
was born August 7, 1917. She died June 10, 1980. She married John B. 
Bridgeforth, who survives.
Other survivors include her children, Cletes L. Bridgeforth, Delores Johnson, 
Charles R. Bridgeforth, John B. Bridgeforth, Jr., Vanita Elizabeth Gardner and 
Wayne Bridgeforth; seven grandchildren; one sister, Flossie Vance; one 
daughter-in-law; two sons-in-law; two brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; one 
aunt, Julia Gardner; nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. 
Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BRIDGEFORTH, John Berford OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Aug 1987
Mr. John Berford Bridgeforth, 78, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1987, at Scott Memorial 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 24, at St. Elizabeth Primitive Baptist 
Church in Elkton with the Rev. James Gardner officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Elkton, Mr. Bridgeforth was the son of the late Martin and Lizzie 
Bridgeforth. Survivors include four sons, Cletis L. and John B. Bridgeforth, 
Jr., both of Evanston, Ill., Charles R. Bridgeforth of Pulaski and Wayne 
Bridgeforth of Elkton; two daughters, Delores Johnson of Evanston, Ill., Vanita 
Elizabeth Gardner of Elkton; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Harney of Indianapolis, 
Ind.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
BRIDGEFORTH, William Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1983
Mr. William Henry Bridgeforth, age 35, of Pulaski, died Sunday, September 11, 
1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 15, at 12:00 noon at the Queen 
Ann Funeral Home with Elder Bennie Waddle officiating. Burial will be in the 
Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Stella.
Mr. Bridgeforth was an employee of the Sun Drop Bottling Company. He was the son 
of Mrs. Tennie Mae Bridgeforth of Pulaski and the late Mr. Elma Bridgeforth. He 
was married to Mrs. Lois Ann Beasley Bridgeforth of Pulaski.
Survivors, other than his wife and mother, include, two daughters, Threasa 
Bridgeforth of Pulaski and Rose Mary Cothran of Nashville; one brother, Paul 
Bridgeforth of Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Lena Gilbert of Indianapolis, 
Indiana, Mrs. Rosie Nelson, Mrs. Barbara Appleton, Miss Alice Bridgeforth, Miss 
Linda Bridgeforth, all of Pulaski; and one grandson, Clinton Jerome Cothran of 
Nashville.
BRIDGES, Thomas Claude OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jan 1980
Funeral services for a retired farmer, Thomas Claude Bridges, 67, of Huntsville, 
Ala., who died Thursday, January 17 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted 
Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Huntsville with the Rev. 
Clarence K. Stewart and Dr. Billy Chitwood officiating. Interment was in 
Maplewood Cemetery in Madison County, Ala.
A native of Madison County, Mr. Bridges was the son of the late Thomas Lee and 
Icie Beudie Buffaloe Bridges.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Taylor Bridges; a son, Thomas Claude 
Bridges, III of Huntsville; a daughter, Mrs. John Wayne McCrary of Pulaski; 
three sisters, Mrs. David Tuck of Harvest, Ala., Mrs. Edd Smith and Mrs. Bernie 
Wooler of Huntsville and three grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
BRINDLEY, Annie Dobbs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Mrs. Annie D. Brindley of Pulaski died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Sterling Logel and Rev. Bill Morris officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Morgan County, Ala., Mrs. Brindley was the daughter of the late 
William and Mary Furline Dobbs and was married to the late Winfrey Brindley.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Effie Shelton of Pulaski; one son, Willie 
Brindley of Pulaski; three grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six 
great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
BRITTON, Ada Marks OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1989
Mrs. Ada Britton, 73, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 5, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8, 
1989, at Watson Tabernacle Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Walter W. 
Hardemon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Britton was the daughter of the late Samuel and 
Myrtle Chappel Marks. She was a member of the Watson Tabernacle Primitive 
Baptist Church, where she served on the Usher Board and was a Mother of the 
church. She worked with the Minister Alliance Choir and was a member of the 
Friendship Club No. 2 of Lynnville and the Mothers' Union of the Cumberland 
Association of Primitive Baptists of Nashville.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Britton; five daughters and two sons, Vesta 
Smith, Ella Gardner, Linda Brown, Jane Gilbert, Mary Lou Britton, Billy Britton, 
Jr., and Samuel E. Britton, all of Pulaski; 23 grandchildren, 11 
great-grandchildren; one sister, Miss Josephine Britton of Chicago, Ill.; three 
brothers, the Rev. William Horace Marks and Lawrence Marks, both of Pulaski, 
Samuel Marks of Chicago.
BRITTON, Allie Dee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jan 1980
A Giles County native, Mrs. Allie Dee Britton, 91, of Columbia, died Saturday in 
Maury County Hospital in that city. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. W. H. Reed. Burial was in Pisgah 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Britton was the daughter of the late William H. and Orlean Beck Newton and 
was married to the late Rufus J. Britton.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Pearl Turner, Columbia; a sister, Mrs. 
Verna Holt, Columbia; 13 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren and 20 great 
great grandchildren.
BRITTON, Charles Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Charles Edward Britton, 31, of Detroit, Mich., who died 
there September 3, 1980 were held here at 11:00 Wednesday, September 10 at the 
Taylor Street Church of Christ with Bro. James A. Bell officiating. Interment, 
Elkridge Cemetery. Born in Pulaski he was the son of Earlie Britton, Jr. and the 
late Mrs. Annie Lee Readus Britton.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gloria Sellers Britton, children, Charles 
Britton, Jr. and Shonda Britton, all of Detroit; father, Early Britton, Jr., 
step-mother Mrs. Josephine Britton; grandmother, Mrs. Clara McCoy, all of 
Pulaski; four brothers, James Britton of Detroit, John and Robert Britton, 
Louisville, Ky., William Britton, Pulaski; three sisters, Mae Frances Britton 
and Mrs. Louvenia Hearn, Pulaski, Juanita Britton, Louisville, Ky.; seven 
half-sisters, Barbara, Becky, Shirley, Janice, and Earlean Britton, Pulaski, 
Mrs. Betty Williams, Athens, Ala., and Brenda Simon, Chicago; three 
half-brothers, David Britton, Pulaski, Wayne Britton and James Nelson, both of 
Dayton, Ohio.
BRITTON, James Franklin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Feb 1983
Mr. James Franklin Britton, 89, Pulaski, died Saturday, February 12, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Monday, February 
14, at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Pisgah Cemetery. Tom Campbell and Glenn 
Colley officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late James Harvey and Ellen 
Britton.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Britton, Pulaski; two sons, James E. 
and Daniel Britton, both of Pulaski; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
BROADWAY, David G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jul 1983
Mr. David G. Broadway, 73, Prospect, died Tuesday, July 12, 1983 at the Medical 
Center in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, 
July 13, with burial in the Elkton Cemetery, Jimmy Hargrove officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Presley and Lottie Campbell 
Broadway and was married to Bertha Broadway of Elkton.
Other survivors include one son, William P. Broadway, Lewisburg; one daughter, 
Martha Jewell Bishop, Ardmore; one brother, Floyd Broadway, Aiken, South 
Carolina; three sisters, Alma Garrett, Pulaski, Annie Pearl Shannon, Ardmore, 
Tennessee, Edna McNeese, Elkton, Tennessee; three grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
BROADWAY, Ellis Wilburn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 May 1983
Mrs. Ellis Wilburn Broadway, 89, of Elkton, TN, died May 18, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital.
Mrs. Broadway was a Giles County native and the wife of the late Allie Broadway. 
Her parents were the late John and Ella Jones Wilburn.
Mrs. Broadway is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Lessie Pope, Mrs. Bessie Case 
and Miss Gladys Broadway, all of Elkton, Mrs. Ruby McTunkin of Nashville, Mrs. 
Nell Gulliam and Mrs. Betty Smith, both of Columbia. Also surviving is a sister, 
Mrs. Ethel Rogers of Elkton; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 6 
great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial 
in Elkton Cemetery, James Hargrove officiating.
BROADWAY, Inez V. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Feb 1988
Mrs. Inez V. Broadway, 92, of Pulaski, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 8, at Taylor Funeral 
Home in Ardmore with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Mount 
Pleasant Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, James W. Broadway of Cleveland, Ohio, Thomas 
Broadway of Old Hickory; one daughter, Irene Harrison of Pulaski; nine 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
BROADWAY, James L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1983
James L. Broadway, 70, of Elkton, Tenn., died May 18, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital. He was a Giles County native and a retired pipe fitter and welder.
Mr. Broadway was the son of the late William P. and Lottie Campbell Broadway.
He is survived by his wife Louise Chambers Broadway, Elkton; 2 brothers, Floyd 
of Aiken, South Carolina, and David Broadway of Elkton; 3 sisters, Mrs. Alma 
Garrett, and Mrs. Joe McNeese, both of Elkton, and Mrs. Annie Pearl Shannon, of 
Ardmore. Also surviving is one grandson, James Richard Merrell of Elkton.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. Friday, May 20, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Falmage Clayton and James 
Hargrove officiating.
BROCK, Lillie Mae Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Brock, 77, of Pulaski, who died Wednesday, 
September 2 at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, were conducted Friday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Paul Allen and the Rev. Clarence K. 
Stewart. Interment was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Alabama.
Mrs. Brock, a retired nurse who had been on the staff at Giles County Hospital 
for many years, was a native of Limestone County, Ala., the daughter of the late 
Steve F. and Emma Hastings Johnson. She was a member of the United Methodist 
Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include two daughtters, Mrs. Dot Davenport, Pulaski and Mrs. Betty 
Peterson, Fayetteville; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Holt and Miss Roberta Johnson, 
Ardmore, Ala.; a brother, Thomas Johnson, Ardmore, Ala.; a granddaughter, Connie 
Payne, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
BROCK, Lorene C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1980
Mrs. Lorene C. Brock, Route 4, Pulaski died in Giles County Hospital Monday, 
December 29, 1980.
Mrs. Brock, who was 75 was the daughter of the late Polk Boshers and the late 
Mattie Holman Boshers. She was a native of Giles County and was an employee of 
General Cigar Plant and Chrysler Corp. Her husband was the late Ezra Brock.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Tuesday, December 30 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Stewart officiated.
Survivors include one son, Paul Torrence of Pulaski; two daughters, Wilma Jean 
Lovell, Evansville, Ind. and Sandra Janes of Pulaski; 4 grandchildren and 2 
great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Flaherty, Louisville, Ky., Mattie 
Lee Melvin and Almeda Claud, Pulaski.
BROOKS, Floyd Ewing OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1985
Mr. Floyd Ewing Brooks, 90, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, Dec. 22, at Bennett-May Chapel. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Edgar and Ola Anthony 
Brooks and was married to the late Lemora Kimbrough Brooks. He was a member of 
the Presbyterian church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include three daughters, Frances Worsham, Margaret Harwell, Ruby 
Petty, all of Pulaski; one son, Ewing Brooks of Pulaski; one half-sister, Mrs. 
Leon Oakes of Alabaman; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BROOKS, John H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Feb 1984
John H. Brooks, 64, died on Saturday, December 15, 1984, in Fort Worth, Texas. A 
Tennessee native, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brooks, Sr. He was the 
first general manager of the Consolidated Packaging Company in Pulaski. He was a 
veteran of World War II, having served as a pilot in England, Italy, and North 
Africa.
Funeral services were held on December 19 at Chattanooga Funeral Home in 
Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Shedd Brooks; two sons, Brian Brooks of 
Columbia, Missouri and Wesley S. Brooks of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, 
James W. Brooks, Charles E. Brooks and Donald B. Brooks, all of Chattanooga; two 
sisters, Grace B. Brooks of Bethesda, Maryland, and Mary L. Brooks of 
Chattanooga; and three grandchildren.
BROOKS, Larry Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Feb 1983
Larry Wayne Brooks, 34, of 1004 Drummond Drive of Nashville, died on Thursday, 
January 27, 1983 as the result of injuries received in a traffic accident in 
Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. James D. Nave at 3:00 p. m. on 
Saturday, January 29 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Brooks was the supervisor of building and maintenance 
for Shelby Singleton Corporation in Nashville.
He was the son of the late Billy Luis Brooks and his mother, Emma Sue Tate Hirst 
of Pulaski, survives. He is also survived by his wife Helen Powers Brooks of 
Nashville.
Additional survivors include three daughters, Alisha Dawn, Carrie Melissa, and 
Jamie Leigh all of Nashville; four brothers, Harry Hirst of Memphis, Michael, 
Terry and Mark Hirst, all of Pulaski; and one sister, Sharon Hirst of Pulaski.
BROOKS, Mary Ellen Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mrs. Mary Ellen Brooks, 55, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 18, 1986, at 
Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, following an extended 
illness. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 21, at First Baptist 
Church with Rev. R. A. Oliver officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Brooks was the daughter of the late Leroy and 
Willie Mae Braden Jones. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Frank Brooks of Pulaski; 10 sons, Frank 
Brooks, Jr. and Keith Brooks of Nashville, Marty, Van, Walter, Jeffrey and Terry 
Brooks, all of Pulaski, Gary Brooks of Dayton, Ohio, Kerry Brooks of Salinas, 
Calif., Stonie Brooks of Columbia; five daughters, Carol Truesdale of 
Springfield, Va., Mrs. Ava Doby of Columbia, S. C., Mrs. Mary Delois Harris, 
Angela Faith and Rhonda Renay Brooks, all of Pulaski; 14 grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Ann Jones Oliver, Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Thomas Roy Jones of 
Dayton, Ohio.
BROOKS, Minnie Mae Clem OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jan 1989
Minnie Mae Brooks, 89, Benton Harbor, Mich., died Friday, Jan. 6, 1989, at St. 
Joseph Hospital in Benton Harbor. Funeral services were held Monday at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home with Albert Pope officiating. Burial was in Hasting Cemetery.
Mrs. Brooks was a native of Alabama and the daughter of George and Sally Tatum 
Clem. Survivors include two sons, Gilbert G. Brooks of Michigan and Bobby 
Brooks, Florida; four daughters, Susie Whitfield, Mable Black and Effie Boyd, 
all of Michigan and Ruby Cline of Pulaski; 53 grandchildren and several 
great-grandchildren.
BROOKS, Talitha OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1983
Mrs. Talitha Brooks, age 91, died September 5, 1983, at the Merry Hill Nursing 
Home in Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7 at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Bruce Southerland of Lewisburg; one daughter, Mrs. 
Nancy Dunnavant of Cornersville; one step daughter, Mrs. Victoria Stanford of 
Athens, Alabama; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 8 
great-great-grandchildren.
BROOKS, William R. (Billy) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Sep 1987
William R. (Billy) Brooks, 64, died Sunday, Sept. 13, at Huntsville Humana 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Shelton Funeral Home 
in Decatur, Ala., with burial in Athens, Ala.
Mr. Brooks was a native of Limestone County. Survivors include his wife, Abby 
Brooks; one daughter, Pamela Lowery of Huntsville; four brothers, Nathan and Joe 
Brooks, both of Athens, Mike C. Brooks, Jr. of Louisiana and Harold Brooks of 
Pulaski; four sisters, Kathleen Wells of Elkmont, Ala., Marjorie Peppers, Ruth 
Lawson and Betty Bullington, all of Athens.
BROWN, Anna Lorena "Rena" Tice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 May 1989
Mrs. Anna Lorena "Rena" Tice Brown, 78, of Culleoka, died Monday, April 17, in 
Maury Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 19, at 
Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Grady Pitts and Curtis Dowdy officiating. 
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late John A. and 
Nannie Pearl Pinkelton Tice. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in 
Culleoka but later attended Stiversville Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Hubert A. Brown; three daughters, Mrs. W. T. 
(Lois) Hickman of Lynnville, Mrs. James (Doris) Hubbell of Columbia, Mrs. Henry 
(Pearline) McAnally of Mount Pleasant; one son, Edward A. Brown of Culleoka; 
three sisters, Mrs. Homer (Lennie) Haskin and Mrs. Ina Hopper, both of Columbia, 
Mrs. Roy (Geneva) Cherry of Culleoka; two brothers, Huey Tice of Columbia, 
Sherman Tice of Culleoka; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
BROWN, Charles Tulle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Apr 1987
Mr. Charles Tulle Brown, 49, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 10, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 12, at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home with Rev. Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in Rocky Mount Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Levester and Minnie 
McElroy Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elaine M. Brown; one son, Jude Brown; one 
daughter, Miss Barbara Brown; one brother, John Lee Brown; one nephew, John Lee 
Brown, Jr.; one nieces, Miss Janice Brown; step-mother, Mrs. Mattie L. Brown; 
two step-sisters, Mrs. Angeline Smith and Mrs. Jacqueline Miller; one 
step-brother, Clarence Hammonds, Jr.
BROWN, Clarence Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
Mr. Clarence Eugene Brown, 71, of the Diana community, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 
1987, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 3, at 
Cornersville Chapel with L. E. Wright officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery. 
London Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Arthur J. and Lula 
Mills Brown. He was a carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Stevens Brown of Diana; one daughter, Mrs. 
Hershell Doggett of Beech Hill; two granddaughters, Tanya Doggett of Beech Hill, 
Yolanda Murrey of Lewisburg; two grandchildren.
BROWN, Dorothy Christine May OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
Mrs. Dorothy Christine Brown, 39, of Route 6, Pulaski, died Thursday, January 10 
in Westside Hospital, Nashville, following an extended illness. Funeral services 
were conducted Saturday at 10:30 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Elmer Howell and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton were the 
officiants.
Born in Giles County, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of Mrs. Christine Nelson May 
of Pulaski, who survives, and the late John Howard May.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Robert Wade Brownl; a 
son, Keith Brown and a daughter, Monica Brown, both of Pulaski.
BROWN, Elnora OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 May 1983
Mrs. Elnora Brown, 104, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, April 24, 1983 at Crockett 
General Hospital.
Funeral services wre held at noon Thursday, April 28, at Queen Ann Funeral Home 
with burial in Prospect Cemetery, Piley Tucker officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Mary 
Elizabeth Upshaw and was married to the late Harry Brown.
She is survived only by nieces and nephews.
BROWN, Fannie Lee Grigsby OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Feb 1988
Mrs. Fannie Lee Grigsby Brown, 74, of Elkton, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 14, at 
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy White officiating. Burial 
was in Elkton Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Ophelia 
Garrison Smith and was married to the late Jim Brown. She was a long time member 
of the Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church at Bryson.
Survivors include four daughters, Bessie Grigsby, Daisy Grigsby, Dorothy Harney 
and Alease Birdsong, all of Elkton; two sons, John Henry Grigsby of Elkton, 
David Wayne Brown of Nashville; five step-daughters, Hannah Webb and Tina Brown, 
both of Indianapolis, Ind., Ida Gilbert of Athens, Ala., Lois Ford and Mary 
Cross, both of Huntsville; six step-sons, George and Richard Brown, both of 
Indianapolis, Walter Brown of Huntsville, Junior and Edward Brown, both of 
Memphis, Wilbur Brown of Nashville; 23 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 
one sister, Sallie Mae Gardner of Pulaski; two brothers, the Rev. Will Andy 
McWilliams of Pulaski, the Rev. John B. McWilliams of Elkton; several nieces and 
nephews.
BROWN, Floyd E. (Buck) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mr. Floyd E. (Buck) Brown, 72, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1988, 
at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 19, at North Funeral Home Chapel with 
the Rev. Clifton Johnston and Fred Blankenship officiating. Burial was in 
Lawrence County Memorial Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Elmer Oto and 
Jessie Shields Brown and was married to the late Frances M. Brown. He was a 
member of the First Methodist Church and was a retired construction 
superintendent.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Brown of Lawrenceburg; one son, Elmer 
Brown of Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey McAfee and Ruby 
Bee, both of Pulaski; one half-brother, Clifton Brown of Lawrenceburg; several 
nieces and nephews.
BROWN, Floyd Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1985
Mr. Floyd Wilson Brown, 74, Route 4, Pulaski, died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Thomas K. and Daisy 
Abernathy Brown. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Michael O'Bannon officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Corinne Scales Brown, Pulaski; two sons, Larry 
Glenn Brown, Nashville, and Leonard Melvin Brown, Trenton, Tenn.; one sister, 
Mrs. Ellen Barber, Pulaski, and six grandchildren.
BROWN, George Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mr. George Franklin Brown, 52, of Pulaski, died Friday, Nov. 28, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. 
C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Mrs. Dimple Brown. He 
was employed by Roadway Express and served in the U. S. Army.
Suriviors include his father, Julius Brown of Pulaski; his wife, Gladys Edde 
Brown of Pulaski; two sons, Brian Brown of Pulaski, Mike Brown of Lawrenceburg; 
two brothers, James E. Brown of Pulaski, John Brown of Murfreesboro; nine 
sisters, Betty Kimbrough and Nancy Willoughby, both of Gallatin, Barbara Green, 
Linda Polly, Diane White, Rose Mary Brown, all of Pulaski, Elaine Wiley and 
Juanita Woods, both of Nashville, Julia Glossup of Columbia; two grandchildren.
BROWN, Grace Helmick OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1989
Grace Helmick Brown, 96, died Friday, Feb. 24, 1989 at All Saints Hospital in 
Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 24 at Meadowbrook 
United Methodist Church in Fort Worth with burial in Everman Cemetery in 
Everman, Texas.
She was a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Ida 
Owen Helmick and was married to the late Clarence O. Brown.
She was an active member of the Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.
Survivors include two sons, C. O. "Bill" Brown of Fort Worth, Texas, and Paul H. 
Brown of Oakley, California; two daughters, Doris B. Pratt and Lois B. Thomas, 
both of Hurst, Texas; two brothers, Everett L. Helmick, Hillsboro, Texas, and 
Roger H. Helmick, of Mansfield, Texas; one sister, Nan M. Dyson, Fort Worth, 
Texas; 8 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
BROWN, Harley Daniel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jul 1989
Harley Daniel Brown, 72, of Ardmore, AL died in Huntsville Hospital Friday, July 
21, 1989. Funeral services were held July 23 at the Chapel of Gallant Funeral 
Home in Fayetteville with Rev. G. K. Wood and Rev. J. D. Saint officiating. 
Burial was in New Grove Cemetery. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ozell Reyer Brown of Ardmore, AL; five sons, Hudson 
Brown, Ardmore, AL, Leonard and Lonnie Brown, both of Ardmore, AL, Lester Brown, 
Decatur, AL, Leslie Brown, Prospect; four daughters, Rachel Patterson and Reba 
Patterson, both of Delrose, Hazel Ralston, Lynnville, and Anita Parham, Elkmont, 
AL; two brothers, A. C. Brown, Athens, AL, and Howard Brown, Fayetteville; six 
sisters, Louise Stewart and Mary Ashby, both of Taft, Janie Patterson, Blanche, 
Alma Smith, Athens, AL, and Annie Florence Jones, Ardmore, TN; eight 
grandchildren.
BROWN, Henry OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mr. Henry Brown, 56, Nashville, died Tuesday, September 28, 1982 at Veteran's 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a. m. Friday, Oct. 1 
at Patton Brothers Funeral Home, Nashville, with burial in that city.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Gilbert Brown; and a daughter, Mrs. 
Gertrude Williams of Pulaski.
BROWN, Isaac Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Isaac Allen Brown, 73, died Saturday, December 29th at his home in Liberty 
Valley, Marshall County. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 10:00 
o'clock in the chapel of Bills and McGaugh Funeral Home by Church of Christ 
minister, Tom Campbell. Burial was in Short Cemetery at Spring Place, Marshall 
County.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Isaac Spratt and 
Rosie Bell Rhodes Brown. He was a retired salesman and farmer and a member of 
Liberty Valley Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sadie Watt Brown of Belfast; a son, Staley S. 
Brown of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Robert E. Chapman of Marshall County and 
Mrs. Sherrell McConnell of Franklin; a brother, Willie Brown of Columbia; a 
sister, Mrs. Sarah Bell Bailey of White Marsh, Md.; five grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.
BROWN, James M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 May 1986
Mr. James M. Brown, 62, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, April 25, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeal services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at North Funeral 
Home with J. Arnold Porter and Daryl Alexander officiating. Burial was in Mimosa 
Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Elmer O. and 
Annie Massey Brown. He was a construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Whitsett Brown of Lawrenceburg; one son, 
Terry Brown of Columbia; one daughter, Mary Griggs of Phoenix, Ariz.; two 
brothers, Clifton and Floyd Brown, both of Lawrenceburg; four sisters, Ruby Bee 
of Pulaski; Imogene Gilbreath, Ethel Dowden, and Audrey McAfee, all of 
Lawrenceburg.
BROWN, Jerald-Dean Exum OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mrs. Jerald-Dean Brown, 40, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 20, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Paul Sain and Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Winter Haven, Fla., Mrs. Brown was a night attendant at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home.
Survivors include her parentes, Gaston and Joyce Exum of Auburndale, Fla.; her 
husband, James Brown of Pulaski; two daughters, Kim and Angie Brown, both of 
Pulaski; four brothers, Jerry, Willie, Ronnie and Donald Exum, all of 
Auburndale, Fla.
BROWN, Joe R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mr. Joe R. Brown, 80, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 6, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 9, at Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dalton Holt and the Rev. Riley Tucker 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Peter and Nancy 
Baugh Brown and was married to the late Rosie Bell Abernathy Brown. He was an 
employee of M. Cohen and Sons Wholesale Grocers for 54 years, was a Mason and a 
member of St. John Lodge No. 10, A. F. and A.M., P.H.A. of Pulaski for over 40 
years.
Survivors include his children, Thomas Justin Brown of Pulaski, Joe Cauley Brown 
of Seattle, Wash., Frances Irene Patton, Andrew Lewis Brown and Calvin Brown, 
all of Nashville, Sallie Will Sims of Pamona, Calif., Pearline Wright of Akron, 
Ohio, Will Mack Brown, Nancy Mae Seats and Ruth Ellen Skelton, all of 
Indianapolis, Ind.; 26 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; three brothers, 
Mack Brown of Pulaski, Ezell Madry and Curley Madry, both of Louisville, Ky.; 
one sister, Lady Madry of Louisville, Ky.; several nieces and nephews.
BROWN, John Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 May 1989
Mr. John Henry Brown, 47, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 24, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 26, at Jordan Funeral 
Home with the Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Brown was a Giles County native and was employed at Torrington/Fafnir. 
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown; one son, John H. 
Brown, Jr. of Nashville; one daughter, Sandra Brown of Nashville; three sisters, 
Mrs. Maryann Staten of Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Georgia Phelps of Nashville, and 
Mrs. Edith Lark of Sanford, N. C.; one grandchild.
BROWN, John Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Feb 1987
Mr. John Robert Brown, 65, of Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1987, at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Gaius and Florence 
Tomerlin Brown. He was a retired State Highway Department employee and a member 
of the Methodist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doris Reasonover Brown of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Faye Campbell of Pulaski; one son, Rickey Brown of Nashville; 
four grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Theresa Chimento and Mrs. Mary Pinkston, 
both of Lewisburg, Mrs. Eva Palmer of Nashville, Mrs. Frances Clem of Dickson, 
Mrs. Gertrude Palmer of Murfreesboro; six brothers, Van William and N. C. Brown, 
both of Prospect, Erskine and Arlen Brown, both of Pulaski, Paul Wayne and Billy 
Brown, both of Columbia.
BROWN, John Thomas OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Mar 1985
James Thomas Brown, 74, of Route 1, Prospect, TN, died March 18, 1985, at 
Community Hospital in Lewisburg, TN.
Funeral services were held March 22 at 12 p. m. at First Baptist Church with 
Rev. O. L. McWilliams officiating. Burial was in the Love Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late William and Lula 
White Brown and the husband of the late Lucille Brown. He was a deacon of 
Anthony Hill Missionary Baptist Church at Cedar Grove and a retired employee of 
Interstate Paving Co.
Survivors include eight sons, William, Clifford, Fred, John, and Wade Brown, all 
of Pulaski, Clarence and Ira Brown of Nashville and Eugene Brown of U. S. Air 
Force in Germany; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Jordan of Dallas, TX, Mrs. Eulelia 
Lawrence of Prospect, and Miss Brenda Brown of Knoxville; one brother, Clifford 
Brown of Nashville; six sisters, Mrs. Martha Davis, Mrs. Mary Bruton, Mrs. Hatti 
Rorex of Indianapolis, IN, Mrs. Clara Starks of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Roberta 
Overton and Mrs. Lousie Hardison, of Nashville.
BROWN, John Tyler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Mr. John Tyler Brown, 91, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1988, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 13, at Old Zion Primitive Baptist 
Church with the Rev. Jessie Haliburton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brown was the son of the late Tom and Lou Reed 
Brown and was married to the late Theola McCollum Brown and the late Ella 
Harwell Brown. He was a long-time employee of International Mineral and Chemical 
Corporation before his retirement. He was a member of Old Zion Primitive Baptist 
Church, where he served as deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carrie Will Brown; five daughters and three 
sons, Mrs. Esther Evans, Mrs. Roberta Fuqua, and Mrs. Louise Stewart, all of 
Louisville, Ky., James Brown of Pulaski, Nathan Brown of Memphis, William Thomas 
Brown and Mrs.Betty J. Hairston, both of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Lena Prince of 
Nashville; 27 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 16 nieces, three nephews; 
six step-children, Mrs. J. C. (Helen) Hogan of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Magdalene 
Fisher of Prospect, Mrs. Frank (Kathaleen) Griffin and Mrs. George (Naomi) 
Driver, both of Nashville, Mrs. Erise (Esther) Scales of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. 
Carol (Easter) McHaney of Henderson; several step-grandchildren.
BROWN, Levester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Nov 1982
Levester Brown, 65, of 2305 Medaris Road, Huntsville, Ala., died on Monday, 
November 8, 1982, at Huntsville Medical Center after a short illness.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Douglas Coleman at 11:00 a.m. on 
Friday, November 12 at Rocky Mountain Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A retired farmer and an employee of Maremont-Gabriel Corporation of Pulaski, he 
was married to Mattye Gardner Hammonds of Huntsville, Ala. He was the son of the 
late Tulley and Lucy Ann Holt Brown.
A native of Giles County, he was a member of Rocky Mount Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church for over 40 years where he served as an Elder and treasurer of the 
building fund.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Brown is survived by two sons from his first 
marriage, Charles A. Brown and John Lee Brown, both of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy of Pulaski and Mrs. Dorthular Macklin of Louisville, Ky.; 
three step-children, Clarence Hammnds, Jr., Mrs. Jacqueline Miller and Mrs. 
Angie Smith, all of Huntsville; and four grandchildren.
BROWN, Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Luther Brown, age 58, were held Sunday, June 14, 1981 at 
2:00 p. m. at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel at Queen Ann Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Walter Wade was the officiant. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Brown died Friday, June 13, at a Louisville, Ky. Infirmary following a long 
illness. He was the son of John Tyler Brown and the late Mrs. Theola McCollum 
Brown of Giles County.
Survivors besides his father, Mr. John Tyler Brown, his step-mother, Mrs. Carrie 
Will Brown, both of Pulaski; four brothers, Lewis C. Brown and Thomas Brown of 
Columbus, Ohio, James M. Brown, Pulaski, and Nathan Brown, Memphis, Tennessee; 
five sisters, Mrs. Esther Evans, Mrs. Roberta Fuqua, Mrs. Louise Stewart, all of 
Louisvile, Mrs. Betty Hairston, Columbus, Ohio, and Miss Lena Brown, Chicago, 
Ill.; five stepsisters, Mrs. Magdalene Fisher, Prospect, Mrs. Kathleen Griffin 
and Mrs. Naomi Driver, Nashville, Mrs. Easter McHaney, Henderson; three 
stepbrothers, J. C. Hogan, Toledo, Ohio, Alex Harwell, Pulaski, and Roy Harwell, 
Nashville.
BROWN, Maggie Gilbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1981
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Maggie Gilbert Brown on Tuesday September 15 
at 11:00 a. m. at First Baptist Church on West Shoal Street. The Rev. R. A. 
Oliver officiated.
Mrs. Brown died Friday September 11, 1981 at Riverside Hospital, Nashville. A 
native of Giles County, born May 8, 1895, she was the widow of Lewis Brown, Jr. 
of Prospect who died in 1969.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Reynolds of Nashville; four sons, 
Harris Brown, James Brown and Will Brown all of Pulaski and Rev. Joe Brown of 
Indianapolis, Ind.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Della Hogan of Pulaski; two 
step-sons, Charlie Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio and Jerome Trotter Brown, Birmingham, 
Ala.; 29 grandchildren; a devoted granddaughter, Mrs. Ollie Mae Locklayer, 
Nashville; 54 great grandchildren; one brother, John Nick Gilbert. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Marvin M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Mar 1982
Marvin M. Brown, 81, died on Thursday, March 11, 1982, at his home on Route 2, 
Lynnville.
He was a retired farmer and custodian of Jones High School, Lynnville. A native 
of Giles County, he was the son of the late Giles and Ada White Brown.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at Round Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church, where he was a member. Burial was in Robertson Fork Cemetery. 
Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tommie Jackson Brown, Lynnville; one sister, 
Mrs. Gertrude S. Ball, a niece and two great-nephews, all of Pulaski.
BROWN, Mary Elizabeth Bland Citizen-Press 12 Dec 1989
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown, 79, formerly of the Bee Springs community of Giles 
County, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1989, at Clarksville Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 8, at Bee Springs Cemetery with Paul 
Sain officiating.
A native of Limetone County, Ala., Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late James 
Wiley and Bertha Brown Bland and was married to the late Frederick Hugh Brown. 
She was a former member of the East Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joan B. Gower of Cedar Hill, Tenn., Mrs. 
Jeanette Sullivan of Savannah, Ga.; three sons, James R. Brown of Pulaski, Paul 
M. (Pete) Brown of Polk City, Fla., Michael G. Brown of Savannah, Ga.; 19 
grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
BROWN, Minnie Ann McElroy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Ann Brown of Route 5, Pulaski were held Sunday, 
June 15 at 12:00 o'clock at the Rocky Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. 
Doug Coleman and Rev. Edward Ogilvie officiated. Interment was in Rocky Mount 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Brown died Thursday, June 12, 1980. A native of Giles County born Feb. 15, 
1917, she was the daughter of the late Willie Mahlon and Patsy Reed McElroy. She 
was married to Leevester Brown Dec. 25, 1937.
From early childhood she attended the Rocky Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church 
and in 1943 she accepted Christ as her Savior, was baptized and joined that 
church where she gave dedicated service as an usher and as pianist for the 
choir.
Survivors besides her husband, Leevester Brown include two sons, Charles T. 
Brown, Chicago, Ill. and John Lee Brown, Pulaski; four grandchildren, John Lee 
Brown, Jr. and Janice Brown, Pulaski, Barbara Brown and Jude Brown of Chicago; a 
brother, Willie Mahlon McElroy of Pulaski; one aunt, Mrs. Jannie Bass of 
Nashville; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Elaine Brown of Chicago and Mrs. Joan 
Brown, Pulaski; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth McElroy, Pulaski and 
Donthular Macklin of Louisville, Ky.; ten nephews, eight nieces, a host of 
cousins, other relatives and friends. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
BROWN, Olivene Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Olivene Williams Brown, 64, of 439 South Tennessee 
Blvd., Murfreesboro were held Friday, July 18 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery in that town. The Reverends William Moss and Leon 
Stancliff officiated.
Mrs. Brown died Thursday July 17 at Westside Hospital, Nashville following an 
extended illness.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Kirby S. Williams 
and Virginia Keltner Williams of the Friendship Community. She taught first and 
second grades 24 years at Beech Hill High School before her marriage to Neil 
Brown of Murfreesboro in 1958. Following her marriage she taught fifth grade at 
Smyrna Elementary School until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of 
Olivet Methodist Church.
Survivors beside her husband, Neil Brown, include three brothers, Marvin Graham 
Williams, Old Hickory, Bunyan and Herbert Williams, Pulaski; seven sisters, Mrs. 
G. Russell Moore, Mrs. John E. Wilson, Mrs. Tom Sanders, Mrs. Gene Dunnavant, 
Mrs. Fayne Ingram, Mrs. Morris Ed Harwell all of Pulaski and Mrs. Cecil Harwell 
of San Fernando, Ca.
BROWN, Riley Humphrey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Riley Humphrey Brown, 66, died Friday, January 23, 1981 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Frank Brooks at 1:00 p. m. 
Wednesday, January 28, at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Interment was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
He was a native of Giles County and a son of the late Vanus and Maggie Redding 
Brown. A retired employee of the L&N Railroad Company at Louisville, Kentucky 
where he resided for 34 years before returning to Pulaski 3 years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estelle Anthony Brown of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Mrs. Bessie Cosby, Pulaski, Mrs. Albureen Jackson of Hopkinsville and 
Mrs. Ida Bell Malone of Louisville, Ky.; six brothers, Osteen, Ollie and Thomas 
Brown, of Louisville, Ky., Sy Will Brown and James Brown of Pulaski and Thomas 
Brown of New Albany, Ind.
BROWN, Rosie Bell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1983
Mrs. Rosie Bell Brown, 73, died on Tuesday, November 29, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Cauley and Ellen 
Maxwell Abernathy.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Friday, December 2, at Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church, A. E. Berry officiating, burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery, Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Rod Brown; five sons, Thomas Justin Brown of 
Pulaski, Andrew Louis Patton Brown and Calvin Brown, both of Nashville, Will 
Mack Brown of Indiana, and Joe Brown of Seattle, Washington; five daughters, 
Frances Irene Patton, Nashville, Nancy Mae Seats, Ruth Ellen Skelton, 
Indianapolis, Indiana, Pearlene Wright, Akron, Ohio, Sallie Will Sims, Pamona, 
California; two sisters, Lizzie Lee Reynolds and Eliza Daily, Pulaski; one 
brother, Louis Abernathy, Indianapolis; 28 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
BROWN, Roxie May Felker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Dec 1987
Mrs. Roxie Mae Brown, 72, of Lynnville, died Friday, Dec. 4, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Eliza and Lena 
Cates Felker. She was retired from Lee-Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include her husband, Vaden Brown of Lynnville; two sons, Glen Brown of 
Pulaski, Al Brown of Nashville; two brothers, Bill and Willie Felker, both of 
Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Melvin Hickman of Lynnville; two grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
BROWN, Thomas Rollan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jun 1982
Thomas Rollan Brown, 74, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Thursday, May 27, 1982 at 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Clarence Stewart at 2:00 p. m. 
on Saturday, May 29 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Born in Chester, Pennsylvania and a member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Brown is 
survived by his wife, Hazel Harmon Brown of Pulaski.
BROWN, T. Willie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jun 1984
T. Willie Brown, 75, Columbia, died on Thursday, June 7, 1984, at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday, June 9, at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia, with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens at Columbia.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William F. Kennedy, Lynnville.
BROWN, Thomas W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Feb 1982
Thomas W. Brown, died on Thursday, February 18, 1982, in Louisville, Kentucky. 
He was a Giles County native.
Funeral services were held at noon Monday, February 22, at Jordan Funeral Home, 
Pulaski, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Cosby, Pulaski, Mrs. Ida Malone, 
Louisville, and Mrs. Burea Jackson, Hopkinsville, Kentucky; five brothers, Rev. 
Leroy Brown, Ollie and Osteen Brown, her mother, Mrs. Willie Mae Duke Brown, 
Pulaski.
BROWN, Willia Mae Holt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jun 1989
Mrs. Willia Mae Brown, 53, Nashville, died Friday, June 2, 1989 at her 
residence. Funeral services were June 5 at Saint James Primitive Baptist Church 
in Pulaski with Rev. Albert Foster officiating. Burial was June 6 at Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Grady Holt. 
She attended Bridgeforth High School and was employed at Vanderbilt Hospital in 
Nashville. She was a member of the Ranson Temple Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmie Lee Brown; mother, Mrs. Sarah Payne Holt, 
stepson, Reggie Brown, Calif.; two foster daughters, Tommie Thompson and Betty 
Richmond; three sisters, Katherine Holt, Nashville, Cordia Louise Marks and 
Virginia Holt; step-grandmother, Hazel Holt, Pulaski; and four foster 
grandchildren. Queen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Willie Nathan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Willie Nathan Brown, 41, died on Sunday, August 26, 1984, in Detroit, Michigan. 
A native of Giles County, he was a mechanic for Ford Motor Company.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, September 2, at Pleasant Hill C. 
P. Church at Stella, D. C. Williams officiating, with burial in New Gilbert 
Cemetery, Jordan Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Janet L. Brown and five children, Theresa, 
Kathy, Dora, Willie, Jr., and Devon Brown, all of Detroit; his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Will Brown, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Shaw, Denver, Colorado, Mrs. 
Ella Jordan and Mrs. Gladys Blair, both of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; five brothers, 
James and W. H. Brown of Detroit, Paul, Wendell and Randy Brown, all of Pulaski.
BROWNLOW, Ewing P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mr. Ewing P. Brownlow, 62, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1988, at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 4, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Bobby Gobble officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Brownlow was the son of the late William P. and 
Louise Forsythe Brownlow. He was a veteran of World War II and was a retired 
heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Mae Howell Brownlow of Pulaski; one son, Steve 
Brownlow of Pulaski; one brother, Robert Harry Brownlow of Fort Myers, Fla.; one 
niece.
BROWNLOW, Martha Ann Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Mrs. Martha Ann Brownlow, 87, of Prospect, died Tuesday, February 18, 1986, at 
Madison Hospital in Madison, Tenn.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Brownlow was the daughter of the late Joseph 
Andrew and Frances Tennie Jordan Jones. She was a member of the Minor Hill 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Mai Brownlow of Prospect; three 
daughters, Mrs. Leon (Tennie Mae) Doty, Mrs. Melvin (Elizabeth) Hudson, both of 
Nashville, Mrs. Sid (Georgia Ann) Durham of Hendersonville; one grandson, Gary 
Alan Hudson; one great granddaughter, Regina Marie Hudson; two nieces, Mrs. Ola 
Mae Campbell, Mrs. Katherine Lusk, both of Louisville, Ky.; one nephew, Roy 
Jackson of Fairdale, Ky.
BROWNLOW, Robert Harry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1989
Robert Harry Brownlow, 58, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 1989, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Jan. 24 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Don 
Russell officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William P. and Martha 
Louise Forsythe Brownlow.
Mr. Brownlow was a retired master sergeant of the Air Force and a veteran of the 
Korean and Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force in 1971 and worked for the 
Army Corps of Engineers as a lock and dam operator until last year.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Kuntzer Brownlow, Pulaski; one niece, Linda 
Bartley, Saint Petersburg, Fla.; one nephew, Steve Brownlow, Pulaski.
BRYANT, Malcolm Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Dec 1986
Mr. Malcolm Lee Bryant, 73, of Lynnville, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 7, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Bryant was the son of the late Willie and Georgia 
Bailey Bryant. He served in the U. S. Navy and was retired from Heil-Quaker 
Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Jennie May Bryant of Lynnville; two sons, Joe and 
Don Bryant, both of Lynnville; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Kuhn of Nashville; one 
brother, James Bryant of Pulaski; three sisters, Emma Lou Hopkins of Nashville, 
Mima Bell Mitchell of Fayetteville, Mable Douthit of Bunker Hill; nine 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BRYANT, O. K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
O. K. Bryant, 66, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1986, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Graveside 
services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Maplewood Cemetery. Hayes 
Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa will direct.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Juanita Bryant of Tuscaloosa; one son, Major O. 
K. Bryant III of Nevada; one daughter, Mrs. Debra Cartwright of Birmingham; one 
sister, Mrs. Martha Marie Ball of North Carolina; one brother, Jack Bryant of 
North Carolina, and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to the American Heart 
Fund of Cystic Fibrosis Fund.
BRYANT, Will Alice Potter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Oct 1987
Mrs. Will Alice Potter Bryant, 53, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1987, at Little 
Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Chicago, Ill. Funeral services were 
held Friday, Oct. 2, at Cage Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Pulliam 
officiating. Burial was Saturday, Oct. 3, in Oakwood Cemetery in Chicago.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Bryant was the daughter of the late Andrew and 
Fannie Reed Potter and was married to the late Theodore Bryant. She began her 
teaching career at Cobb Elementary School in Clarksville, Tenn. After moving to 
Chicago, she continued to teach for a total of 26 years in the Chicago Public 
School System until retirement in 1987. She was a past soror of Zeta Phi Beta 
Sorority.
Surivors include a daughter, Mrs. Theoretta Alicia Radcliff of Chicago; two 
grandsons, Christopher and Jeremy A. Radcliff, both of Chicago; three aunts, 
Mrs. Rosetta Reed Rives of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Mary Potter Harwell and Mrs. 
Leona J. Potter, both of Pulaski; one uncle, Major Potter of Pulaski; a 
great-uncle, Lewis Daly of Lynnville; several cousins.
BRYMER, Clara Curtis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Nov 1986
Mrs. Clara C. Brymer, 83, of Pulaski, died Friday, Nov. 14, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 17, at Bennett May 
Chapel with David Malone officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in 
Ardmore, Ala.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Brymer was the daughter of the late Will and Ida 
Childress Curtis. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Flournoy Brymer of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Ethel Tidwell of Detroit, Mich.; one son, Thomas Brymer of Detroit, Mich.; one 
sister, Mrs. Pearlie Mae Litton of Little Rock, Ark.; 26 grandchildren and 
several great-grandchildren.
BRYMER, Emily Ann OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Emily Ann Brymer, six weeks old, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1985, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in 
Lawrence County.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brymer of Pulaski; one 
brother, Joshua
Brymer of Pulaski; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Price of Pulaski; 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brymer of Wayne, Mich.
BRYMER, Jesse L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Feb 1985
Mr. Jesse L. Brymer, 53, of Westland, Michigan, died February 24, 1985, in Ann 
Arbor, Michigan. A native of Giles County, he was an employee of the Ford Motor 
Company.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday , February 27, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Choates Creek Cemetery, Lawson Tuck officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marion Johnson Brymer of Westland, Michigan; 
his parents, Thomas F. and Clara Curtis Brymer of Pulaski; two sons, Michael and 
Tony Brymer, both of Westland, Michigan; one daughter, Linda Lawrence of 
Romulus, Michigan; one brother, Thomas Brymer of Romulus, Michigan; one sister, 
Ethel Tidwell of Bellville, Michigan; and three grandchildren.
BRYMER, Mary Inez Colston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1989
Mrs. Mary Inez Brymer, 66, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 23, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 25, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Paul Sain and G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Gatlin 
Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Brymer was the daughter of the late 
Cullen Loyd and Elizabeth Henderson Colston and was married to the late James R. 
Brymer.
Survivors include two sons, James H. and Charles Norris Brymer, both of Pulaski; 
three brothers, Raymond and Hubert Colston, both of Indiana, Junior Colston of 
Taft, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Daisy George of California, Lillie Lindsey of 
Indiana, Selma Pittman, Ardmore, Ala., Margie Montgomery of Louisville, Ky.; 
nine grandchildren and four great-grandchilden.
BUATAIN, Grace OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, __ Dec 1984
Grace Buatain, 92, of 1318 N. Perry Street, Peoria, Ill., died December 15, 
1984, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Graveside funeral services were held December 19 at 11 a. m. at Maplewood 
Cemetery with Paul Allen officiating.
BUB, Elizabeth H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Elizabeth H. Bub, 83, died Sunday, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were 
held Aug. 16 in Lebanon, Connecticut with burial in New Lebanon Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Bill Bub, Pulaski, John Bub, Dellrose, and Walter 
Bub, Lebanon, Conn.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Hyson, Connecticut; 11 grandchildren 
and six great-grandchildren.
BUCHANAN, A. R. (Pete) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Mar 1987
Mr. A. R. (Pete) Buchanan, 79, of Minor Hill, died Monday, March 23, 1987, at 
Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held 
Wednesday, March 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Paul McKinney, Rev. 
Nolen Brunson and Chester Stephens officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Buchanan was the son of the late John Taylor and Emma 
Dial Buchanan. He served as an alderman in Minor Hill for 14 years, was a member 
of the Minor Hill Methodist Church and a charter member of the Minor Hill 
Civitan Club.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Booth Buchanan of Minor Hill; one brother, 
John Edd Buchanan of Minor Hill; three grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews.
BUCHANAN, Morgan Porter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1981
Morgan Porter Buchanan, 75, of Lakeland, Fla., died Monday, February 2 in that 
city. Funeral rites were conducted Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by 
the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Styles Buchanan; a sister, Mrs. Carrie 
Dean, Houston, Tex.; two step daughters, Mrs. Katherine Roberts, Houston and 
Mrs. Mamie Jolley, Louisville, Ky.; two step sons, Ashley Styles, Louisville and 
Leon Styles, Castro, Calif.
BUCKHANA, Claude OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
Claude Buckhana, 81, Route 1, Prospect, died on Sunday, September 30, 1984, at 
Veterans Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Tom and Frances McNeese 
Buckhana. He was retired from the U. S. Army and was a veteran of World War II 
and the Korean War.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, October 2, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lois M. Buckhana, Prospect.
BUCKNER, Stanley Wade OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
A one-car accident Sunday afternoon in northern Giles County took the life of an 
Ethridge man. Stanley Wade Buckner, 21, of Route 1, Ethridge, was taken to Maury 
County Hospital by the Giles County Ambulance Services, later taken by 
Life-Flight to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville where he died a short time 
later.
Officers said Mr. Buckner was found lying outside his wrecked vehicle. He 
apparently lost control of his car, hit a guard rail and was thrown from the 
vehicle. He suffered massive head and internal injuries.
Mr. Buckner, formerly of Nashville, worked as a horse trainer.
Funeral services were this afternoon (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
with Leslie Smith officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Glen and Gloria Gafford Buckner of Liberty Hill; 
one brother, Russell Buckner of Nashville; two sisters, Darlene and Kayla 
Buckner, both of Liberty Hill; his grandparents, Mrs. Robert Buckner of Liberty 
Hill and Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Wayman of Nashville; great-grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. George T. Gray of Nashville.
BUDZICH, Bruno OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jun 1989
Bruno Budzich, 85, 994 Franklin Hayes Road, died Saturday, June 24, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday at Bennett May 
Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Budzich was a native of Germany and the son of the late Wilhelm and Hermine 
Budzich. He was a former resident of Long Island, NY, and a member of the 
Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helga Budzich, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Judy 
McKenna, Pulaski, Mrs. Gerd Dahl and Mrs. Edith Manitta, both of New York, NY; 
and seven grandchildren.
BUFFALO, Idell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Idell Buffalo, 69, of Minor Hill were held at 2:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment in Minor Hill Cemetery. The officiating 
minister was Mr. Danny Pettus.
Mrs. Buffalo was born in Alabama June 4, 1910, the daugter of the late Ird and 
Anna Riggs Griggs.
Survivors include her husband, O. G. Buffalo, Minor Hill and a sister, Vera 
Stanford of Decatur, Ala.
BUFORD, Ruby Lawson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mrs. Ruby Lawson Buford, 84, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1985, at her daughter's home 
in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 
17, at the First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski with the Rev. Gary Kelly and the 
Rev. Gudger Nichols officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Troy, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Booker and Martha 
Eleanor Foster Lawson and was married to the late Mark Nicholas Buford. Mrs. 
Buford had been a resident of Pulaski for about 30 years and was a member of and 
Sunday School teacher at the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alice Briley of Las Vegas; a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Foster Buford of Franklin; a sister, Mrs. G. D. Bliss of Campbell, Calif.; 
five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
BUFORD, William McKinley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Jan 1981
Mr. William McKinley Buford, 84, Pulaski, died Tuesday, December 30, 1980 at 
Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 
2 at Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Riley Tucker 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Alander and Betty Abernathy 
Buford and was married to the late Estelle Johnson Buford.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Martin and Mrs. Vivian Tucker, both 
of Pulaski, and Mrs. Pauline Walker, Nashville; eight grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren.
BUGG, Amanda Will Burch OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1986
Mrs. Amanda Will Burch Bugg died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1986. Funeral services were 
held Saturday, Sept. 6, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with Rev. William 
H. Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Burch was the daughter of the late Mary Lou and 
A. Archie Burch and was married to the late William Bugg. She was a retired 
school teacher, retiring from Bodenham High School, a member of Campbell Chapel 
A.M.E. Church and a member of the local, state, and national Retired Teachers' 
Association.
Survivors include two sisters, Agnes B. Bridgeforth and Weeta B. Morrow; her 
children, Mary Yvonne Bridgeforth Mack, James and Monica Nelson; sisters-in-law, 
Julia B. Dunnivan, Annie L. Bugg and Virginia Bugg; brothers-in-law, John W. 
Bridgeforth and Joe Bugg; an aunt, Lucy Carter; nieces and nephews.
BUGG, Martha Lou OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Apr 1987
Ms. Martha Lou Bugg, 56, died Tuesday, March 31, 1987, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, at Queen Ann Funeral Home with 
Rev. William Henry Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Ms. Bugg was the daughter of the late Monroe Brown 
Bugg. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Virginia Bugg of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Mitchell of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. Wanda Gilbert of Dayton, 
Ohio; four brothers, Stancel C. and Joseph Monroe Bugg, both of Pulaski, Edward 
Bugg of Oklahoma City, Okla., John Lewis Bugg of Diamond Bar, Calif.; 11 
nephews; two great-nieces; one great-nephew; one aunt, Mrs. Julia Dunivan of 
Nashville; one uncle, Joe Bugg of Columbia.
BULLINGTON, Mary Emma Jackson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07Jul 1982
Mrs. Mary Emma Jackson Bullington, 94, resident of Lawrenceburg Lions Nursing 
Home, died on Friday, July 2, 1982, at Scott Memorial Hospital.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late James 
and Susie Shoemaker Beasley and the wife of the late D. E. Bullington.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, July 4, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Old Salem Cemetery in Alabama, Ray McDonald officiating.
Survivors include one son, Ewell Jackson, Minor Hill; three daughters, Mrs. 
Rebecca Warren and Mrs. Hazel Robinson, Minor Hill, and Mrs. Joyce Newbern, 
Anderson, Alabama; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one 
great-great-grandchildren.
BURCH, Markham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Dec 2004
Mr. Markham Burch, 74, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 10, at Bills and 
McGaugh Funeral Home in New Hope Cemetery at Ostella.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Burch was the son of Leroy and Beulah Ray Burch. 
He was
a member of the Diana United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Poarch Burch of Lewisburg; four daughters, 
Mrs. Carol Ann Bigham of California, Mrs. Beulah Joyce Phillips and Mrs. Sandra 
Gail Cook, both of Nashville, Mrs. Emily Cecil Whitsett of Lewisburg; three 
sons, Jackie Tyrus Burch of Louisville, Ky., Charles Meyland Burch of Robinson 
Fork community, Larry Gene Burch of Clarksville; one sister, Mrs. Jewell 
Williams of Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Billy Burch of Pulaski; 13 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
BURCHELL, Jewell D. Pitts OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Jul 1985
Jewell D. Pitts Burchell, 48, of Prospect, died Sunday, June 11, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Malcolm and Clarise Brown Tosh and was married to the late James Burchell. She 
was a retired nurse.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Dell Sewell officiating.
Survivors include one son, Jamie Burchell of Pulaski; five daughters, Beverly 
Duncan, Kathy McGill, Anita Noblitt, Michaela Mize, all of Pulaski, Vanessa 
McMullin of Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Houston Tosh of Manchester; one 
sister, Mrs. William (Joyce) Curtis of Cleveland; 12 grandchildren; three 
step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
BURGESS, Bessie Neal Rogers OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1988
Mrs. Bessie Neal Burgess, age 86, died Sunday, June 26, 1988 at Pulaski Health 
Care in Pulaski. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 28, at 11 a.m. with 
graveside services at Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Burgess was the wife of the late Clyde Burgess and daughter of the late 
Oakley and Maude Rogers. She was a member of the Fiducia Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Dimple May, Sarasota, Fla.; and Mrs. Frances 
Johnson of Birmingham, Ala. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
BURGESS, Elaine Young OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1982
Elaine Young Burgess, 60, of Lewisburg, TN, died on Saturday, June 5, 1982 at 
Merihil Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted by Tom Holland and Coleman Pyle at 3:00 p. m. on 
Sunday afternoon, June 6 at Bill and McGaugh Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Burial 
followed in Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg.
Mrs. Burgess was a native of Giles County and a graduate of Beech Hill High 
School. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the daughter of the late 
Maurice Young and Anna Ruth Evans Young who survives.
She was married to Dewayne Burgess of Lewisburg.
In addition to her surviving mother and husband, Mrs. Burgess is survived by one 
son, Lanny Burgess of Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. William H. Eason of Nashville; 
and two brothers, Willard and Glenn Burgess, both of Huntsville.
BURGESS, Gracie R. McCafferty OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1988
Mrs. Gracie R. Burgess, 91, of Pulaski, died Monday, May 16, 1988, at Jackson 
Memorial
Hospital in Lester, Ala. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Dobbins Cemetery at 
Appleton.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Burgess was the daughter of Starnes and Frances 
Miles McCafferty and was married to the late Razzie R. Burgess.
Survivors include three sons, Millard, Herbert and Kenneth Burgess, all of 
Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gatlin of Minor Hill, Mrs. Hattie Will Foust 
of Pulaski; two half-brothers, Porter and Homer McGill, both of Minor Hill; 13 
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren.
BURGESS, Hettie Sanders OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Jan 1985
Mrs. Hettie Sanders Burgess, 92, Cornersville, died Sunday, December 30, 1984 at 
Community Hospital in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. 
at Cornersville Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery.
Survivors include four daughters, Dorothy Collins, Lewisburg, Mildred Cook, 
Cornersville, Betty Tucker, Cornersville, Serena Wilkinson, Nashville; two sons, 
Tom Burgess and Bernard Burgess, both of Cornersville; two sisters, Mrs. Allie 
Sanders and Mrs. Mary Compton, both of Diana; 15 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
BURGESS, Lola Hatfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
Mrs. Lola Hatfield Burgess, 84, of the Brick Church Community, died on Thursday, 
July 26, 1984, at Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Madison, Tennessee.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and 
Myrtle Hatfield and was married to the late Myron G. Burgess, Sr. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Saturday, July 28, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Tom Holland officiating, with burial in Brick Church Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joanne Burgess Wingett, Madison, Tennessee; 
two sons, Myron Goodrum Burgess, Jr., Lynnville, and William Paul Burgess, 
Goodlettsville; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BURGESS, Lounie Floyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Lounie Floyd Burgess, 50, of Route 1, Five Points were held 
Tuesday February 17 at 1:00 p. m. at Appleton Church of Christ with burial in 
Bonnertown Cemetery. Church of Christ minister, Alden Hendrix officiated. Mr. 
Burgess died Saturday, February 14 in Huntsville General Hospital, Huntsville, 
Ala.
Mr. Burgess, who was employed by the Inter-State Paving Company, was a Giles 
County native, the son of Mrs. Gracie McCafferty Burgess of Pulaski, who 
survives, and the late Rick Burgess. He was a member of Appleton Church of 
Christ for 30 years and had served as a deacon of the church for 10 months.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marvenell Forsythe 
Burgess; three daughters, Miss Karen Denise Burgess, Five Points, Mrs. Sandra 
Kay McRee, Goodsprings, and Mrs. Diane Aymett, Pulaski; three brothers, Kenneth 
Burgess, Benton Harbor, Mich., Millard Burgess, Prospect and Herbert Burgess, 
Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Gatlin, Minor Hill and Mrs. Hattie Will 
Faust, Pulaski; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BURGESS, Richard Dwayne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jul 1984
Richard Dwayne Burgess, 61, Lewisburg, died on Monday, July 23, 1984, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the 
late Myron G. Burgess and was married to the late Elaine Young Burgess. He was a 
retired foreman of the Heil-Quaker Corporation.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd 
Chapel, with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery, William Coleman Pyles and Billy Young 
officiated.
Mr. Burgess is survived by one son, Lanny Burgess of Lewisburg.
BURGESS, Villard H. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Oct 1987
Mr. Villard H. Burgess died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1987, at his home in Florence, 
Ala.,
following a long illness. He was 69 years old.
Services were held Sunday, Sept. 27, at Elkins and Son Funeral Home in Florence 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Burgess is survived by his wife, Mary Norwood Burgess of Florence; two sons, 
Larry and Danny Burgess, both of Michigan; two daughters, Beverly Rager of Minor 
Hill, Tracy Burgess of Florence; four sisters; one brother; seven grandchildren.
BURKEY, Lester B. Newsline 11 Sep - 18 Sep 1984
Mr. Lester B. Burkey, 70, of 2923 Louise Drive, Nashville, TN, died Wednesday, 
August 29, 1984, at the Veteran's Hospital, Nashville, TN. Funeral services were 
held Sunday, September 2, at Rainey Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore, TN, with 
Rev. Merrill Landis officiating. Burial was in the Gatlin Cemetery with Rainey 
Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Washington, Mr. Burkey was the son of the late Jacob Albert and 
Nellie Blocker Burkey. He was the husband of the late Rose Ellis Burkey. He was 
a veteran of two branches of the armed services, received several medals 
including two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jewel Taylor of Nashville; two brothers, 
Clifford Burkey of Washington and Dale Burkey of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. 
Maxine McCracken and Mrs Irene Romig both of Washington; one grandson, Rickey 
Taylor; two granddaughters, April and Angie Taylor; and one daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Patricia Taylor.
BURNES, Truma Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Oct 1982
Truma Lee Burnes, 72, of Rolling Meadows Apts., died October 17, 1982, at the 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel at 2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, 
October 19, 1982, with the Rev. James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Burnes was a member of the Wolf Island Baptist Church 
in Wolf Island, Mo. She was married to the late Robert Burnes, and was the 
daughter of the late Delia Bitticks.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louise Brown of Pulaski; two grandchildren, 
Janet Claud of Pulaski, Ricky Brown of Union City; and one great-grandchild, Amy 
Brown of Union City.
BURNS, Annie Whitt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mrs. Annie Whitt Burns, 63, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Bill Morris and Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dixie Morris and Mrs. Zada Duncan, both of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Richard Whitt of California and Alton Whitt of Nashville; 
two half-brothers, Harold and Kenneth Whitt, both of Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. 
Cecil Pigg of Pulaski, Mrs. Ben Sprouse of California; one half-sister, Mrs. 
Betty Wells of Pulaski; two granddaughters, Lee Ann Cardin and Nicki Duncan, 
both of Pulaski.
BURNS, Carroll Alexander OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1983
Mr. Carroll Alexander Burns, age 88, of the Bodenham Community on Agnew Creek 
Road, died December 2, 1983 at his residence.
Funeral services were held in Carr and Erwin Chapel at 2 p. m. Sunday, December 
4 with Ray McDonald, MarlinGoodman and Jerome Abernathy officiating. Burial was 
in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Burns was a member of the Trinity Methodist 
Church. He was a World War I veteran. Mr. Burns was a retired farmer and also 
retired from the Giles County Highway Department and State of Tennessee Highway 
Department.
Mr. Burns was married to Myrtle Miles Burns. He was the son of the late Wilson 
and Emma Puryear Burns.
Survivors, other than his wife, include two sons: Robert Burns of Pulaski, Miles 
Burns of Chattanooga; five daughters, June Richardson, Mary Ann Mize, Catherine 
Braly, all of Pulaski, Corinne Ciborowski of Maryland, Carolyn Kelley of 
Decherd, Tennessee; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
BURNS, Gwendolyn Loveless OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1988
Mrs. Gwendolyn Loveless Burns, 43, of Blue Island, Ill., died Thursday, July 19, 
1988, at her residence. Funeral services were held Mondy, July 18, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Burns was the daughter of the late Malcolm 
Loveless. Survivors include her mother, Thelma Loveless of Prospect; her 
husband, Jerry Burns of Blue Island, Ill.; one son, Preston Hood of Goodspring; 
two daughters, Tonya and Derece Hood, both of Chicago, Ill., four brothers, 
Kenneth, Wayne, and Austin Loveless, all of Pulaski, Justin Loveless of Tucson, 
Ariz.; two sisters, Connie Cates of Atlanta, Ga., Lisa Gordon of Pulaski; two 
grandchildren.
BURNS, Lee Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
A retired carpenter Lee Roy Burns, 56, of Route 6, Lawrencburg, died Wednesday, 
January 21 at Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were 
held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. North Funeral Home Chapel in that city by the Rev. 
Paul Ford and the Rev. Jerry Ragan. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Burns was the son of the late Lonnie and Stella Kidd Burns.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Teie Burns; a step-daughter, Mrs. Sue 
Kirk of Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Frances Franks of Lawrenceburg; three brothers, 
Franklin Burns of Ethridge, Norman and Kenneth Burns of Lawrenceburg; three 
step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
BURNS, Lewis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Aug 1984
Lewis Burns of Louisville, Kentucky, died in that city on Monday. He was the son 
of the late Lucian Burns of Giles County.
Funeral services will be Friday in Louisville.
Local survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. Ruth Simpson Burns; step-sister, 
Catherine Reaves Williams.
BURNS, Mary Evelyn Basye OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Mary Evelyn Bayse Burns, 83, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 22, 1985, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
A native of Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William 
Thomas and May Conner Bayse and was married to the late John O. Burns.
Funeral services were held at 2:3O p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bill Morris officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Warren and Terry Burns, both of Pulaski; six 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
BURNS, Ruth Simpson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Dec 1984
Mrs. Ruth Simpson Burns, 92, of Lawrenceburg died on Sunday, December 16, 1984, 
at a Lawrenceburg hospital.
Her husband was the late Lucian Burns. She was a member of First Baptist Church 
of Pulaski.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, December 18, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Bill Morris and Clarence K. Stewart officiating, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Williams, Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Frances Cave, Owensboro, Kentucky; and 12 grandchildren.
BURNS, Sallie Etta OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1982
Mrs. Sallie Etta Burns, 91, of the Bodenham community died Wednesday, November 
17, 1982 at her home. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Friday, Nov. 19 at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, the Rev. Jacob Gardner of 
Brentwood officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William Joseph and 
Belle Cheatham Hamlett, and widow of the late Walter L. Burns.
She is survived by a son, Edward Burns, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Odell Ball, 
Pulaski, and Mrs. Martha Cole, Athens, Ala.; four grandchildren; and five 
great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Burns was a life-long member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
BURNS, Willie B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie B. Burns, 65, of Route 5, Pulaski, who died on 
Thursday, January 7 at her home, were held on Saturday, January 9 at 2:00 p.m. 
Services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Burns was the wife of the late Leroy Burns and 
the daughter of Edgar and Bell Crews Tice.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Harold Kirk of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Mamie Perry of Summertown, and Mrs. Rosa Loots of Lawrenceburg. She also leaves 
three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
BURRIELL, Joe Tom OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Feb 1988
Mr. Joe Tom Burriell, 71, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Burriell was the son of the late Lawrence (Bose) 
and Augusta Thompson Burriell and was married to the late Gladys Ezell Burriell 
and the late Mattie Mae Johnson Burriell. He was a veteran of World War II, a 
truck driver for many years for the former Colbert Brothers Trucking Company and 
was a retired employee of the City of Pulaski.
Survivors include two step-sons, Terry J. Ezell and John Thomas Folston, both of 
Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Smith of Columbia, Mrs. Dinah O. Simpson and 
Mrs. Phoebe Privotte, both of Louisville, Ky.; several nieces and nephews.
BURRIELL, Will T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Will T. Burriell, age 55, were conducted by Rev. John 
Tucker, Wednesday, February 11, 1981 at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial was in 
Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Burriell died Saturday, January 7, 1981 at Ardmore Nursing Home. He was the 
son of the late Bose and Augusta Thompson Burriell.
Survivors include three brothers, Joe Tom Burriell, Pulaski, Buford Burriell and 
George Alford Dement both of Indianapolis, Ind.; five sisters, Mrs. Mattie D. 
Smith, Pulaski, Mrs. Zepher Silman, South Pittsburg, Tenn., Mrs. Flora Stevenson 
of Elkton, Mrs. Phoebe Lee Owens and Mrs. Dinah Simpson both of Louisville, Ky.
BURROW, Jesse Thomas OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Jun 1983
Jesse Thomas (J. T.) Burrow, 62, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, June 21, 1983, 
after an extended illness at Lewisburg Hospital.
The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Thursday at the London Funeral Home in 
Lewisburg. Burial was at Harper Cemetery in Marshall County. Brother Marvin 
Nelson officiated the ceremony.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Nance Burrow; one son, Jerry Burrow; two 
daughters, Barbara Yager and Dorothy Burrow all of Lewisburg; six grandchildren; 
three brothers, George Allen Burrow of Nashville, Ed Burrow and Harold Burrow, 
both of Pulaski; his father, Raymond D. Burrow and stepmother, Lizzie Burrow.
BURROW, Raymond D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 May 1984
Raymond D. Burrow, 83, Route 4, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, May 29, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Jessie Paul and Lizzie 
Cook Burrow. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 1:30 Thursday, May 31, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Marvin Nelson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Palmore Burrow, Pulaski; three sons, 
James Burrow and Harold Burrow, Pulaski, and Allen Burrow, Nashville; one 
brother, Jessie Burrow, Lewisburg; five sisters, Susie Clemm and Margaret Mabry, 
Franklin, Tennessee, Russie Garrett and Linnie Giles, Lewisburg, and Blanch 
Burrow, California; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
BURT, Glynn M. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. Glynn M. Burt, Jr., 52, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Graveside services were held at Maplewood Cemetery Thursday, 
Nov. 19, with G. C. Fox officiating. Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Burt was the son of the late Glynn M. and Jean Nye Burt. He was a student at 
Impact School in Columbia.
Survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. Ann T. Burt; two aunts, Mrs. Margorie B. 
Johnson and Mrs. Elnoir B. Bowers, both of Columbia.
BURTON, Betty Jo Jernigan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Jun 1989
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jo Burton, 53, Feeport, Grand Bahama Island will 
be at 3 p.m. Friday, June 16, 1989, at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home, Athens, 
Ala., with Dr. Barry Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the Athens City 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Burton died Monday, June 12, at her residence. She was a member of the 
Methodist church and a native of Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Lawrence Burton of Freeport, Grand Bahama 
Island; one daughter, Mrs. Pam Van Dyke of Athens, Ala.; one son, Mark Abernathy 
of Huntsville, Ala.; her mother, Mrs. Esterlene Jernigan of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Donna Jernigan of Lewisburg, Babs Butz of Nashville, Brenda Gladden of 
Athens, Ala.; two brothers, Terry Jernigan of Pulaski, Bobby Jernigan of Minor 
Hill; two grandchildren; five nieces and six nephews.
BURTON, James Irwin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 May 1983
Mr. James Irwin Burton, 69, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, May 5, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5 at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in Moriah Cemetery, James D. Nave officiating.
A native of Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ben and Stella Green Burton and 
served in World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Luvenia Burton, Pulaski; six brothers, Harland 
Burton, Maryland, Russell, Samuel and Robert Burton, all of Kentucky, John 
Burton , Florida, and Arie Burton, Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Payton, 
Kentucky, and Mrs. Bessie Criscrow, Pennsylvania.
BURTON, Mamie Louise Scruggs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mrs. Mamie Louise Burton, 87, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Sept. 15, at Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 
18, at Maplewood Cemetery with Andy Brown officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Kentucky, she was married to the late William Claud Burton.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Christine Hank, Mrs. Anita McCabe, both of 
Pulaski; two sons, William Claude Burton, Jr., John Wesley Burton, both of 
Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Pinkelton of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Ben L. Clark 
of Bowling Green, Ky.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
BURTON, Philip Chandler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Oct 1984
Philip Chandler Burton, 64, Route 3, Pulaski, died on Friday, October 12, 1984, 
at Merihil Nursing Home in Lewisburg.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Flora Burgess 
Burton. He was a retired truck driver.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, October, 14, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Brick Church Cemetery, Bob Smith and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Holland Burton of Brick Church; one son, 
Chandler Burton, Belfast, Tennessee; one foster sister, Mrs. Frances Jo Hopkins, 
Brick Church; and two grandsons.
BUTCHER, Curtis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Dec 1987
Mr. Curtis Butcher, 72, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 4, 1987, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 5, at Diana Cemetery 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
A native of Chester County, Tenn., Mr. Butcher was the son of the late Mose and 
Ellen Goff Stout. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired farmer.
Surviovrs include one sister, Mrs. Velma Creasy of Lexington, Tenn.; one 
brother, Robert Stout of Henderson, Tenn.
BUTCHER, Dena OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1985
Dena Butcher, 58, died Saturday, Nov. 16 1985, in General Hospital in Nashville. 
Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 at Maplewood Cemetery 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Nick and Ruby 
Grandage Butcher. Survivors include one brother, Mitchell Burcher of Pulaski; 
four sisters, Sadie Burcher, Katie Aymett, Millie Phillips, all of Pulaski, 
Eloise Hollingsworth of Fayetteville.
BUTCHER, Mitchell J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mitchell J. Butcher, 71, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 20, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Butcher was the son of the late Nick and Ruby 
Butcher. He was a member of the Wales Baptist Church and was retired from 
Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Mae Hedgecoth Butcher of Pulaski; nine 
daughters, Mrs. Mary Long of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Margaret Brooks of Pensacola, 
Fla., Mrs. Wanda Griggs, Mrs. Nettie Higgins, Mrs. Linda Garner, Mrs. Faye Bee, 
Mrs. Frances King, Mrs. Sharon Clifton and Mrs. Renae Stolzfus, all of Pulaski; 
two sons, Kenneth and Tom Butcher, both of Pulaski; 27 grandchildren; nine 
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Sadye Butcher, Mrs. Katie Aymett and 
Mrs. Minnie Phillips of Pulaski.
BUTCHER, Ruby G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Feb1983
Mrs. Ruby G. Butcher, 95, Pulaski, died Friday, January 28, 1983 at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Sunday, January 30 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Mrs. Butcher was born in Hungary and was married to the late Nick Butcher.
She is survived by one son, Mitchell Butcher, Pulaski; six daughters, Sadie 
Butcher, Mrs. Millie Phillips, and Mrs. Katie Aymett, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Annie 
Bowen, Lewisburg, Dena Butcher, Nashville, and Eloise Hollingsworth, 
Fayetteville; 37 grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren, and several 
great-great-grandchildren.
BUTLER, Barbara Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1986
Mrs. Barbara Mae Butler, 42, of Pulaski, was found dead Thursday, July 10, 1986, 
in Rogersville, Alabama. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 
at Bennett May Chapel with Bro. Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Butler was the daughter of the late Brown Butler.
Survivors include her daughter, Sherri Malone of Murfreesboro; her mother, Mrs. 
Lela Butler of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Eldridge Woodard and Miss Patsy 
Butler, both of Pulaski; two grandchildren.
BUTLER, George McLaurine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1980
Funeral services for George McLaurine Butler, 64, of Pulaski, who died Thursday, 
April 17 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen was 
the officiant.
Mr. Butler, a retired Veterans Administration employee, was a native of Giles 
County, the son of the late Clarence and Henrietta McLaurine Butler. He was a 
member of the First United Methodist Church.
The only immediate survivors are two sisters, Miss Virginia Butler of Pulaski 
and Mrs. Lillian Sprigg of Lakeworth, Fla.
BUTLER, James Mahlon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1980
Funeral services for James Mahlon Butler were conducted Monday, June 23 at 10 
a.m. at the Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens. Officiating 
were the Rev. Bill Reeves and the Rev. Richard Durham.
Butler, a native of Giles County, lived in the Conway community near Prospect. 
He was the son of the late Hunt and Mary Hayes Butler.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Kate Garrett Butler, one daughter, Mrs. Mary 
Alice Edwards; one son, Jim Butler, both of Pulaski; five grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren.
BUTLER, Katye Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Jan 1981
Mrs. Katye Elizabeth Butler, 85, housewife of Route 2, Prospect died in Ardmore 
Nursing Home on Friday, January, 2, 1981. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. 
m. Sunday, January 4 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Church of Christ ministers Bill 
Reeves and Richard Durham officiated. Buril in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Butler, daughter of the late James T. Garrett and the late Alice Hasting 
Garrett was born in Ferris, Texas. Her husband was the late James Mahlon Butler. 
She was a member of Ephesus Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Edwards, Pulaski and one son, 
Jim Butler, Pulaski, five grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces 
and nephews.
BUTLER, Mary Virginia OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Apr 1984
Miss Mary Virginia Butler, age 77, of Victoria Street, Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
April 11, 1984, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Friday, April 13 at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen will officiate.
A native of Giles County, Miss Butler was the daughter of the late Clarence and 
Henrietta McLaurine Butler.
Survivor include one sister, Mrs. Lillian Sprigg of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Miss Butler was a member of the Methodist Church. She was a housekeeper.
BUTLER, Pink May OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Dec 1981
Pink May Butler, 69, of Route 4, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, December 15, 1981, at 
Huntsville General Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama.
A retired merchant and a former sheriff of Giles County and a postal employee 
for many years, Mr. Butler resided at Route 4, Pulaski, and was a member of the 
Church of Christ faith.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Harwick 
Butler, the son of the late W. P. and Laura Abernathy Butler.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William E. Landreth and Mrs. Jerry 
F. Gilliam, both of Jacksonville, Florida. He leaves one brother, William Thomas 
Butler, Simi Valley, California and one sister, Mrs. Claude Jones, Pulaski. Two 
grandchildren also survive.
BUTLER, Sarah Elizabeth Ward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Apr 1987
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Butler, 62, died Monday, April 13, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, at Pettus, 
Owen and Wood Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.
Mrs. Butler was the daughter of Duncan Ward of Pulaski, who survives. Other 
survivors include, two sons, Larry and Donnie Butler; one daughter, Connie Hall 
of Smyrna; five sisters, Addie Horner and Melba Stanfield, both of Louisiana, 
Betty Frye of Nashville, Barbara Frye and Faye Ward, both of Pulaski; four 
brothers, Forrest and Harold Ward, both of Arizona, Jerry and Ray Ward, both of 
Pulaski; five grandchildren.
BUTLER, Thurman Alexander OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 May 1981
Funeral services for Thurman Alexander Butler, 75, a retired farmer of Route 1, 
Lester, Ala., who died Friday, May 1 in Giles County Hospital were held Sunday 
at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Clarence Stewart. Interment was 
in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Butler was born in Coffee County, the son of the late John David and Sara 
Crosslin Butler. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mablene McClure Butler, several nieces and 
nephews.
BYFORD, Memrie Roller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 May 1981
Mrs. Memrie Roller Byford, 83, of Rolla, Mo., formerly of Pulaski, died Sunday, 
May 3 in Rolla. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 10:00 a. m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Frank Rouse. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Byford was the daughter of the late Lewis and Lucy 
Marks Newton and married to the late Clarence Roller.
Survivors include a son, Joe Roller, Rolla; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Pollard, 
Pulaski; a brother, Roscoe Newton, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Alton Smith, Pulaski; 
10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
BYRD, Lella Blondell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1989
Mrs. Lella Blondell Byrd, 38, of Dodge City, Kan., died Saturday, Sept. 23, 
1989, at her residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 28, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Mrs. Byrd was a native of Giles 
County.
Survivors include her parents, Andrew and Edith T. Ball of Pulaski; her husband, 
Franklin T. Byrd of Dodge City, Kan.; two sons, Mark Hutton and Andy Byrd, both 
of Dodge City, Kan.; one daughter, Laura Fox of Prospect; three brothers, Jack 
Ball of Georgia, A. C. and Bill Ball, both of Pulaski; four sisters, Faye 
Roberts, Jean Ferguson, Joan Smith and Bonnie Sue Ball, all of Pulaski.
BYRD, Margie C. Amerson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1988
Mrs. Margie C. Byrd, 50, of Goodspring, died Tuesday, June 28, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. today 
(Thursday, June 30) at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Byrd was a native of Limestone County, Ala. Survivors include her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Amerson of Ohio; her husband, Jimmy Byrd of Goodspring; four 
sons, James, George, Junior and Billy Cline, all of Pulaski; five daughters, 
Emily Bowen, Gail Henderson, Geraldine Beddingfield and Joann Thompson, all of 
Pulaski, Kathy Flowers of Florida; four brothers, Richard, Homer and Bonnie 
Amerson of Alabama, eight sisters, Elizabeth, Rose Mary, Shirley, Luna and Hazel 
Amerson, Helen Romalar and Peggy White, all of Ohio; 12 grandchildren.
CAGLE, Corey Blake OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1985
Corey Blake Cagle, four-months-old, of Columbia, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1985, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with David Dickey officiating. Burial was in Mt. Horeb 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Bobby Lewis and Faith Ann Dickey Cagle of 
Columbia; one brother, Joshua Cagle of Columbia; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
David Cagle of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dickey of Ethridge.
CAGLE, Shelby OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Shelby Cagle, 69, Route 2, Prospect, died on Thursday, June 7, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Warren County, he was the son of the late Will and Jo Turner Cagle.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, June 19, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial at Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estell Cagle; two sons, Dave Cagle, Goodspring 
and Roger Dale Cagle, Oakland, California; two daughter, Mrs. Millie Jo Turner, 
Bethel and Mrs. Sue Martin, Prospect; three step-daughters, Mrs. Peggie Line, 
Bethel, Mrs. Bonnie Foster, Cleveland, Texas, and Mrs. Jewell Dean Walker, 
Columbia; two step-sons, James Malone and Charlie Malone, Pulaski; one brother, 
William Earl Cagle, Athens, Ala., three half-brothers, Herman McCluskey, Athens, 
Eugene McCluskey, Nashville and Leon McCluskey, Georgia; two half-sisters, Hazel 
Sanderson, Athens, Alma Jean Hamby, Huntsville; 14 grandchildren, six 
great-grandchildren, and five step-grandchildren.
CALAHAN, James Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1989
Mr. James Reed Calahan, 75, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 11, 1989, at Parkview 
Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Jack Fisher officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Calahan was the son of the late Adrian J. and 
Pearl Reed Calahan and was married to the late Mary Hewitt Calahan. He was a 
retired farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy H. Calahan of Nashville, Frank Reed Calahan of 
Pulaski; two daughters, Joy Calahan Graves of Clarksville, Jan Calahan of Rome, 
Ga.; 10 grandchildren.
CALAHAN, Mary Frances Hewitt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mary Frances Calahan, 64, of Route 1, Lynnville, who died 
at Maury County Hospital on Thursday, January 21, were held at 2:00 p. m. on 
Friday, January 22, 1982, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Kelly and Rev. Pat Goodloe officiated.
A retired dietician from Giles County Hospital, Mrs. Calahan is survived by her 
husband, Reed Callahan of Lynnville. She was the daughter of the late John 
Payton and Clabe Taylor Wilkes Hewitt.
Other survivors include two sons, Jimmy Calahan of Lynnville and Frank Calahan 
of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Joy Graves of Nashville and Mrs. Jan Luna of 
Frankewing; three brothers, Wilkes, John and Allen Hewitt, all of Lynnville; 
four sisters, Mrs. Sara Dugger, Mrs. Nannie Pigg, Mrs. Brownie Scoggin and Mrs. 
Tally Underwood, all of Lynnville; and ten grandchildren.
CALDWELL, Birtie Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Birtie Louise Caldwell, who died Monday, February 2 at 
her residence in Delrose, were held Wednesday at 10:30 a. m. at Ralston, Brown, 
McCauley Funeral Home, Fayetteville, by Church of Christ minister Terrell Pitts. 
Interment was in Shiloh Cemetery in the Delrose Community.
Survivors include her husband, William Caldwell; two sons, Billy Caldwell of 
Chicago, Ill. and Bobby Caldwell of Lawrenceburg; a daughter, Mrs. Elouise 
Garcia of Chicago; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
CALLAHAN, Carter Doster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
A retired farmer, Carter Doster Callahan, 87, of Lewisburg died Tuesday, June 10 
in Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 
2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Church of 
Christ ministers, Herbert McNeese and Johnny Pope were the officiants.
Born in Giles County, Mr. Callahan was the son of the late James Ed and Lucretia 
Moore Callahan.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Roberts Callahan; two daughters, Mrs. 
Annie Ruth Callahan, Lewisburg and Mrs. Marve Lee Durham, Huntsville, Ala.; a 
son, Robert Callahan, Lewisburg; one grandchild, several nieces and nephews.
CALLAHAN, Eleanor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1988
Eleanor Callahan died Monday, Oct. 3, 1988, at Franklin. Graveside services were 
held Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski. Marshall-Donnelly and 
Combs Funeral Home in Nashville was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one sister, Colleen Callahan Krebbs of Tucson, Ariz., formerly 
of Pulaski; nieces, Diane R. Bell of Brentwood, Kim Krebbs, Kathy Kloos, Kristy 
Mink and Karen Krebbs, all of Tucson, Ariz.; nephews, Robert Krebbs of Phoenix, 
Ariz., Howell James Reeves of Philadelphia, Penn., Dr. Ronald Reeves of 
Melbourne, Fla.
CALLAHAN, Ethel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1983
Miss Ethel Callahan, 81, of 604 South Third Street in Pulaski, died on Thursday, 
March 10, 1983.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Bro. Glen Colley officiating. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mrs. Callahan was a member of the East Hill Church of 
Christ. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Eathey Underwood Callahan.
Survivors include one brother, R. S. Callahan, and one sister, Mrs. Ruby 
Thurman, both of Lynnville, and 13 nieces and nephews.
CALLAHAN, Grover Clarence OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mr. Grover Clarence Callahan, 81, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 
9, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. William H. Moss and Floyd Farris officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Frank and Maude McCree 
Callahan.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Odeneal Callahan of Pulaski; two sons, 
William and Len Callahan, both of Pulaski; two grandchildren; one brother, Ed 
Callahan of Minor Hill; several nieces and nephews.
CALLAHAN, Lillian Roberts OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1982
Mrs. Lillian Callahan, 78, Route 3, Lewisburg, died on Thursday, July 8, 1982, 
at Lewisburg Community Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Doshie 
Pierce Roberts and the wife of the late Carter Callahan.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, July 10, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Herbert McNeese and Bill Young officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Annie Ruth Callahan, Cornersville, and 
Mrs. Robert Durham, Huntsville, Alabama; one son, Robert Callahan, Cornersville; 
two brothers, Hoyt Roberts, Bunker Hill Community and Melvin Roberts, Ostella 
Community; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Crane, Ostella Community, and Mrs. Wilma 
George, Lewisburg.
CALLAHAN, Zadie Pearl Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1985
Mrs. Zadie Pearl Callahan, 79, of Minor Hill, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 1985, at 
Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Chester Stevens officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, William Edward Callahan of Minor Hill; three 
sons, Frank Davis Callahan of Huntsville, Ala., Carl Edward Callahan of Pulaski, 
Bobby Lee Callahan of Huntsville, Ala.; seven grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Turner McConnell of Cornersville, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer of Lewisburg; one brother, Tom Ervin Williams of 
Nashville.
CAMEREN, Georgia Richardson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Dec 1983
Mrs. Georgia Richardson Cameren, 58, Lawrenceburg, died December 5, 1983, at the 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, 
December 7, at North Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Lawrenceburg Memorial 
Gardens.
Survivors include her mother, Maggie Barnickle Richardson, Lawrenceburg; two 
sons, Larry Cameren, Louisiana, John Cameren, Jr., Nashville; and seven 
grandchildren.
CAMP, Viva Lee Townsend OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Aug 1987
Mrs. Viva Lee Camp, 64, of Minor Hill, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Camp was the daughter of the late Honor C. and Elsie 
McGill Townsend.
Survivors include her husband, Clifton Camp of Minor Hill; three sons, Douglas 
Camp of Lawrenceburg, Charles Camp of Pulaski, Rickey Camp of Minor Hill; three 
daughters, Judy Lovett of Minor Hill, Connie Johnson of Rose Hill, Shelia Kelly 
of Pulaski; four brothers, Robert Townsend of Texas, Hestal Townsend of Pulaski, 
Tyson Townsend of Minor Hill, Leo Townsend of Campbellsville; four sisters, 
Jewell Felker, Cleo Shelton, Peggy Gatlin, all of Minor Hill, Sue Goar of 
Nashville; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
CAMPBELL, Burney Walker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
Burney Walker Campbell, 90, Lynnville, died on Monday, June 4, 1984, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the 
late Crockett and Forrest Yokley Campbell. He was an elder in the Lynnville 
Presbyterian Church for 52 years and a Sunday School superintendent for 32 
years. He was a member of the Giles County Court for over 30 years, a charter 
member of the American Legion Post 60, and a Mason for 40 year.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Edward Knox, J. L. Perry and Robert Smith officiating, with burial in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Campbell, Lynnville; one daughter, 
Mrs. J. T. Lowery, Lynnville; one brother, Donald Campbell, Pulaski; one sister, 
Miss Grace Campbell, Pulaski; one grandson and one great-grandson.
CAMPBELL, Christine McCracken OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1989
Christine McCracken Campbell died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1988 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Dec. 24 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dr. 
David Miller officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of the late Robert L 
(Bob) and Virginia Blow McCracken. She taught school in Giles County for 35 
years, was a graduate of Martin College and Middle Tennessee State University, 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pulaski, a member of the 
National and State Teachers Association and a member of the Giles County Retired 
Teachers Association.
Survivors include her husband, Rufus E. Campbell, Pulaski; 20 nieces and 
nephews.
CAMPBELL, Dillard Keith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jul 1983
Dillard Keith Campbell, age 35, of 403 Park Street, Pulaski, died July 3, 1983 
at the Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 5 at Bennett-May Chapel 
with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial 
was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Campbell was a member of the First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Connie Patterson Campbell of Pulaski; one son, 
Christopher Campbell of Blytheville, Arkansas; his mother, Mrs. Hessie Tomerlin 
Campbell of Pulaski; and his grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Campbell of Lawrenceburg.
CAMPBELL, Donald A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Aug 1984
Mr. Donald A. Campbell, 86, of Pulaski, died Monday, August 13, 1984, at his 
residence. A native of Giles County, Mr. Campbell was the son of the late 
Crockett and Forrest Yokley Campbell. He was a former dry cleaner and a retired 
salesman for Pargas. He was a member of the Pulaski First Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held at the Pulaski First Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. 
Wednesday, August 15, Rev. Gary Kelly and Rev. Al Demock officiating, with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of the 
arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wessie E. Campbell of Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Jane Burns Hosay of Norfolk, Virginia and Mrs. Mary Don Peterson of 
Manhatten, Kansas; one sister, Miss Grace Campbell of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Emmett "Dock" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Oct 1982
Emmett "Dock" Campbell, 62, of Osceola, Indiana died Thursday, September 23, 
1982. Funeral and burial services were conducted in Oscelola.
Mr. Campbell was a former resident of the Bodenham community. His wife was Mrs. 
Velma McCormack Campbell. His parents were the late Jim and Nina Cates Campbell.
He is survived by a daughter, Ginger Campbell; two sons, Paul and Terry 
Campbell; four grandchildren; five sisters, Geneva Ramsey, Marie Green, Mary 
Joyce and Estelle Griggs of Indiana, and Vivie Pratt, Pulaski; and a brother, 
Henry Campbell of Pulaski.
CAMPBELL, Floyd Dudley Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
Floyd Dudley Campbell, Sr., 70, of Hidden Acres Nursing Home, Mt. Pleasant, died 
on Monday, January 14, 1985, at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late John Thomas and Ether 
Jane Sheldon Campbell. He was retired from the trucking business and was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 16, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Kidd Cemetery, Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Grover Adams, Atlanta, Georgia; one son, 
Floyd Dudley Campbell, Jr.; one sister, Ruby Garner, Giles County; one brother, 
Virsil Campbell, Lawrenceburg; and two grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Grady Gerald OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,25 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Grady Gerald Campbell, 33, of Route 1, Goodsprings, who 
died Friday, February 20 in Giles County Hospital were conducted Saturday at 
1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Ray McDonald and the Rev. 
Charles Oaks. Interment followed in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Campbell is the son of Mrs. Margaret Griffin 
Campbell of Goodsprings and the late Grady G. Campbell. He was a self employed 
shoe shop operator.
In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Catherine 
Lanier Campbell; a brother, Ronnie Campbell, Goodsprings; two sisters, Mrs. 
Emily Ashford, Prospect, and Mrs. Martha Tucker, Leoma.
CAMPBELL, Henry Jordon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Henry Jordon Campbell, 92, St. Joseph, Tennessee, died on Sunday, February 28, 
1982, at Elm Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg.
A native of Giles County, he was the son the late Jacob and Roxanna Phillips 
Campbell. He was a retired carpenter and was a member of County Line Primitive 
Baptist Church for 30 years.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, March 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bobby Collins officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Presh Campbell, St. Joseph; two sons, Chester 
Campbell, Lawrenceburg, and Tyree Campbell, Peoria, Illinois; four daughters, 
Robbie White, Lawrenceburg, Syble Bassham, and Mary Hughes, St. Joseph, and 
Florence Lawhorn, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Lena Thompson, Pulaski; 21 
grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
Howard Campbell, 75, died Monday, June 11, 1984, at his home in Glendale, 
California, after a long illness. Mr. Campbell was a former Giles Countian and 
the son of the late Walter and Ida Hannah Campbell.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mohen Campbell and a daughter, Melinda Campbell 
of Glendale; four brothers, Rufus E. Campbell and Tom Campbell of Pulaski, 
Lawrence Campbell of Athens, Alabama, and Giles Campbell of Tucson, Arizona.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
CAMPBELL, Laura Stover Decatur Daily 08 Dec 1989
Hartselle-Funeral for Laura Campbell, 76, of Route 3 Falkville will be Saturday 
at 2 p.m. at Peck Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Roers officiating.
Burial will be in Powells Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends 
tonight from 6 to 9 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Campbell died Thursday at Hartselle Medical Center. She was a member of 
Powells Chapel Church.
She is survived by two sons, Clarence D. Campebll of Decatur and Cecil A. 
Campbell of Crestvierw, Fla.; three daughters, Lucille Copeland of Falkville, 
Shirley Mann of Locust Fork and Debbie Balthrop of Hartselle; one brother, 
Marlin Stover of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and nine grandchildren. Grandsons will be 
pallbearers.
CAMPBELL, Lee Crumbley Decatur Daily 25 Dec 1988
Funeral for Lee C. Campbell, 86, of 801 Eleanor Drive S. W. will be Monday at 1 
p.m. at Brown Service Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Stephenson and the Rev. 
Ron Madison officiating.
Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery. The family will receive friends today 
from 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Campbell died Saturday at Parkway Medical Center Hospital. He was a long 
time member of First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Eunice Campbell of Decatur; one son, Robert L. 
Campbell of Decatur; and two sisters Edna Gary of Chicago and Reba Harwell of 
Lewisburg, Tenn.; and two grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be R. W. "Bus" Orr, Joe Parker, John Roby, Charlie Johnson, 
Clyde Pace and Jack Fite. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the men's 
Bible class at First Baptist Church.
The family request donations be made to the mission fund at First Baptist 
Church.
CAMPBELL, Loyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. Loyd Campbell, 64, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1987, at Crockett 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 29, at Coleman 
Memorial United Methodist Church with Malcolm Patton officiating. Burial was in 
Lawrence County Memorial Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Campbell was the son of the late Frank and Rebecca 
Smotherman Campbell. He was a member of Coleman United Methodist Church, a 32nd 
Scottish Rites and Shriner, member of the Rotary Club and owner of Campbell's 
Foodtown grocery store in Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Keeter Campbell of Lawrencebrg; one son, 
Danny Campbell of Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Odus and Lonas Campbell, both of 
Minor Hill; three sisters, Ludie Cobb of Lawrenceburg, Lila Mae Keeter of 
Ethridge, Velma Stafford of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
CAMPBELL, Lula OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
Mrs. Lula Campbell, 91, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, April 28 in 
Fairhaven Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p. m. 
at Scott's Hill Church by the Rev. James D. Nave, the Rev. Frank Rouse and the 
Rev. Larry Glass. Burial was in the Scotts Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Campbell, a native of Tennessee, was married to the late Milton Campbell.
Survivors include three sons, Noble Campbell and Carroll Campbell, Pulaski, and 
Burt Campbell, Ethridge; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CAMPBELL, Maggie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mrs. Maggie Mae Campbell, 94, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, May 5, 1987, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. 
Wayne Morrow and the Rev. Buddy Strickland officiating. Burial was in Scotts 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of the late 
Dillard and Martha Guthrie Rucker and was married to the late Buford "Jack" 
Campbell. She was a member of Scotts Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alene Newton of Lawrenceburg; one son, Mack 
Campbell of Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Mattie Sue Cotham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 May 1984
Mrs. Mattie Sue Campbell of Lewisburg died on Wednesday, April 25, 1984, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John and Annie Gupton 
Cotham. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 28, at Allen Bethel Church in 
Lewisburg, Edward Strugis and W. S. Scruggs officiating, with burial in 
Morristown Cemetery at Campbellsville. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Ezekiel Campbell; three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Allison and Mrs. Grace Biggers of Lewisburg and Mrs. Lucille Thomison of 
Louisville, Kentucky; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Trice of Lewisburg and Mrs. 
Lucile Smith of Columbia; one brother, Claude Cotham of Pulaski; six 
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Maude Cross OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Mrs. Maude Campbell, 69, of Route 2, Prospect died Wednesday, August 20 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Gatlin Cemetery. The Rev. James Hargrove 
was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of the late Guss and Jo 
Gatlin Cross. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John H. Campbell; a daughter, Mrs. Hansel Deason, 
Parrish, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. William E. Campbell, Ardmore and four 
grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Paul Douglas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1983
Mr. Paul Douglas Campbell, age 46, of Tappahonnock, Va. died Friday, Sept. 16, 
1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services will be held in Virginia later this week.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mr. Campbell was a painter. He was the 
son of Dupree and Katie Peeks Campbell and was married to Helen F. Campbell of 
Tappahonnock, Va. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements.
CAMPBELL, Pauline Felker OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Oct 1983
Pauline Felker Campbell, died Tuesday, October 25, at the Donelson Hospital. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 27 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Barkley Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Reedy and Sarah Gibson Felker and was married 
to the late Thomas A. Campbell.
Survivors include one daughter, Ann Johansson, Mt. Juliet; one brother, Henry 
Treadway, Green Hill, Alabama; five sisters, Mrs. Harvey Skelton, Minor Hill, 
Mrs. Inez Jackson, Nashville, Mrs. Elise Stutts, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Ama Alsup, 
Athens, Alabama, Mrs. Eula Walker, Winterhaven, Fla.; and one grandchild.
CAMPBELL, Presh R. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Sep 1983
Mrs. Presh R. Campbell, 95, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was a member of the Chestnut Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include two 
sons, Tyree Campbell of Peoria, Ill., and Chester Campbell of Lawrenceburg; four 
daughters, Mrs. Syble Bassham, Mrs. Florence Lawhorn, and Mrs. Edgar (Mary) 
Hughes all of Pulaski, and Mrs. Robbie White of Lawrenceburg; 21 grandchildren; 
two step-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and 33 
great-grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Robert Neal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Robert Neal Campbell, 63, of Huntsville, Ala., died on Thursday, March 17, 1983 
at Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Tom Orr and Bro. Tom Russell at 2:00 
p.m. on Saturday, March 19 at Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in Cool 
Springs Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Campbell was a member of the Church of Christ and 
a retired chemist of the Tennessee Valley Authority. His wife, Mary Cole 
Campbell of Huntsville, survives. He was the son of the late Walter Neal and Ida 
Bell Hannah Campbell.
Additional survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Judith C. Tuggle of Huntsville 
and Mrs. Marsha C. Leonard of Mayfield, KY; five brothers, Rufus Campbell of 
Pulaski, Howard Campbell of Glendale, CA, Lawrence Campbell of Athens, AL, Tom 
Campbell of Pulaski and Giles Campbell of Tucson, AZ; and two grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Tommy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Aug 1987
Mr. Tommy Campbell, 59, died Monday, August 3, 1987, at St. Anthony Medical 
Center, Louisville, Ky.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 8, at Abraham McKissack Memorial 
Chapel with the Rev. Frank E. Brooks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Campbell was a native of Giles County and an employee of a Louisville used 
car dealership.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lena Campbell Macklin of Pulaski; one son, 
Gettis Neal of Louisville; one daughter, Ms. Pamela Martin of Pulaski; two 
grandchildren; three aunts, Mrs. Robert (Josephine) Everly of Lynnville, Mrs. 
Daisy Sharp of Pulaski and Nealie Everly of Nashville; three uncles, Ezekiel, 
Grady, and Earnest Campbell, all of Lewisburg.
CAMPBELL, Virginia Knox OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
Mrs. Virginia Campbell, 90, Lynnville, died on Monday, October 1, 1984, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of 
the late Samuel A. and India Mosley Knox and was married to the late Burney 
Walker Campbell. She was a Presbyterian.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Edward Knox officiating, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. J. T. Lowery, Lynnville
CANE, John L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
John L. Cane, 60, died on Thursday, September 27, 1984, at his Pulaski 
residence. A native of Pennsylvania, he was a veteran of World War II and the 
Korean War. He was married to the late Allene Williams Cane.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Clarence Stewart and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Cane and Eddie Cane, Pulaski; three sisters 
and one nephew.
CANEER, Robert Milton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mr. Robert Milton Caneer, 80, of Lynnville, died Sunday, May 31, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 
June 3, at the Caneer home in Lynnville with the Rev. Bill Moss officiating. 
Burial will be in Lynnwood Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Caneer was the son of the late Milton L. and Effie 
Ridgeway Caneer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 101 and was a retired U. 
S. mail carrier.
Survivors include his wife, Joan Caneer of Lynnville; one son, Thomas Caneer of 
Lynnville; two daughters, Martha Jo Jones and Betsy Tarpley, both of Lynnville; 
one sisters, Mrs. Effy Brown of Lewiston, N. Y.; five grandchildren.
CANN, Harrison Chester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1981
Harrison Chester Cann, 67, of Pulaski died Saturday, March 7, 1981, in 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville. Funeral rites were held Monday at 1:00 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton, Baptist minister was the 
officiant.
A native of Massachusetts, Mr. Cann's parents were the late Harrison and 
Elizabeth K. Allen Cann. He was a retired C. P. A. for Dyment Howe Co.
Survivors include a step-son, Joe Stroud of Miami, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. 
Helen E. Loveman of Hawaii.
CAPPS, Cora Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1983
Miss Cora Capps of Franklin, age 98, a former resident of Nashville, died on 
Monday, June 20, 1983, at the Williamson County Hospital following a short 
illness.
Miss Capps was a native of Pennington's Bend and was the daughter of the late 
Benjamin F. and Elizabeth Romine Capps.
She was a member of the Old Hickory Methodist Church and a Real Daughter member 
of the Private Soldier Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She 
was a retired book salesperson from the Bullard Book Company. She was also 
employed as a former hostess of the Nashville Woman's Club and also worked for 
the Reed Sharp Furniture Company in Nashville.
Graveside services and burial were held at Spring Hill Cemetery on Tuesday, June 
21, with the Rev. Jacob Gardner officiating. Martin and Bracey Welsh, Inc. were 
in charge of arrangements.
Survivors are: a niece, Mrs. Maynard Hall of Franklin; six other nieces and two 
nephews.
CARDEN, Gladys H. Foster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Sep 1987
Mrs. Gladys H. Carden, 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Carden was the daughter of the late Forrest and 
May Moore Foster. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Maurice H. Carden of Pulaski; one son, Edwin A. 
Carden of Nashville; one grandson; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Foster, Mrs. 
Katholene Yowell, Mrs. Ella Thornton and Mrs. Mary Garrett, all of Pulaski; one 
brother, Bob Foster of Clarksdale, Miss.
CARDEN, Maurice H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. Maurice H. Carden, 89, of Pulaski (formerly of Lynnville), died Wednesday, 
Oct. 28, 1987, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held 
Thursday, Oct. 29, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Carden was the son of the late James and Lula 
Golightly Carden and was married to the late Gladys M. Carden. He was a retired 
farmer and member of Olivet Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Edwin A. Carden of Nashville; one grandson; three 
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Ingram and Mrs. Catherine Wilson, both of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Helen Prentice of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Noel Wilson Carden of Victoria, 
Va.
CARDEN, Nannie Lou Woodard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1981
A former Giles Countian, Mrs. Nannie Lou Woodard Carden, of Decatur, Ala., died 
Tuesday August 25. She was the widow of the late Harry Walden Carden.
Funeral services will be held at Shelton Funeral Home in Decatur, Thursday at 
1:00 p. m. Burial will be at Shores Cemetery near Hanna Baptist Church in Giles 
County.
Survivors include seven children, one of whom is Mrs. Harvey McNeese of Pulaski; 
20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
CARDIN, Benjamin Kirk OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1986
Mr. Benjamin Kirk Cardin, 94, of Pulaski (Campbellsville community), died 
Friday, Oct. 31, 1986, at his residenc. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 
2, at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cardin was the son of the late James Larkin and 
Nancy William Cardin. He was a member of the Wales Baptist Church, former Giles 
County Commissioner, a retired farmer and school bus driver.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Sanders Cardin of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Mrs. Margaret Shelby of Bartow, Fla., Mrs. Emmett Dunnavant of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Nelle Odum of Nashville; five grandchildren; nine 
great-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
CARDIN, Elise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Apr 1984
Miss Elise Cardin, age 76, of Lincoln Street, Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 11, 
1984, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at Bennett May 
Chapel, with burial in Indian Creek Cemetery. The Reverend Paul Allen 
officiated.
A native of Giles County, Miss Cardin was the daughter of the late Ezra L. and 
Eula Bryant Cardin.
Survivors include, one brother, Clarence Cardin of Pulaski; one sister, Mary Lee 
Watson of Pulaski; and one half-sister, Beatrice Johnson of Nashville.
Miss Cardin was a member of the Methodist Church.
CARDIN, Helen Burch OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1981
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Mrs. Helen Burch Cardin, Sylacauga, 
Ala. who died in that city Thursday, June 11, were conducted Saturay at 2:00 p. 
m. at Bennett-May Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. William Moss were the officiants.
Mrs. Cardin was the daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Black Burch and was 
married to the late Hawkins Cardin. She was a member of the United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Layton White and Mrs. Van Hughes, Pulaski; 
a son, Robert Cardin, Pulaski; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and one 
great great grandchild.
CARDIN, Herbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Herbert Cardin, age 55, of Bay St. Louis, Miss, formerly of Giles County, died 
at his home Sunday April 19 of a heart attack.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Retta Kimmell Cardin; two daughters, Mrs. Mary 
Beth Iwancyzk, of Bay St. Louis, Mrs. Laura Nell Smith of New Orleans, La.; one 
son, Michael Cardin, Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. 
Myrtha Cardin, Tullahoma; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Mae Birdsong, Tullahoma, 
Mrs. Dorcas Birdsong, Mid West City, Okla., Mrs. Laverne Grammar and Mrs. Nell 
Moore both of Nashville and one brother, Stacy Cardin, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held in that city, Thursday, April 23.
CARDIN, James Clarence OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1987
Mr. James Clarence Cardin, 80, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Felix Snell and Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cardin was the son of the late Ezra Lee and Mary 
Eula Brian Cardin. He was a member of the Pulaski First Methodist Church and was 
a retired beer distributor (Cardin Distributing Company).
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sara Birdsong Cardin of Pulaski; one son, 
Thomas Cardin of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Watson of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Beatrice Johnson of Nashville; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
CARDIN, James Phillip Decatur Daily 08 Jan 1982
Funeral for James Philip Cardin, 66, of 1609 Third Ave. SW, who died Wednesday 
at Parkway Medical Center, will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist 
Church, the Rev. Ray Shubert and the Rev. Larry Horne officiating with burial in 
Decatur Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Lee Cardin of Decatur; one son Philip Cardin of 
Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Martha Hewitt of Nashville, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be Bill Brisco, Al Bingham, Tom White, Jack Wade, Fred Cooklin, 
Paul Hargrove. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Lowes Lend A Hand Sunday 
School Class.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a former employee of 
Williams Auto Parts.
CARDIN, Maurice H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Oct 1987
Mr. Maurice H. Carden, 89, of Pulaski (formerly of Lynnville), died Wednesday, 
Oct. 28, 1987, at Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 29, at Bennett-May Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Carden was the son of the late James and Lula 
Golightly Carden and was married to the late Gladys M. Carden. He was a retired 
farmer and member of Olivet Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Edwin A. Carden of Nashville; one grandson; three 
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Ingram and Mrs. Catherine Wilson, both of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Helen Prentice of Richmond, Va.; one brother, Noel Wilson Carden of Victoria, 
Va.
CARDIN, Myrtha Paysinger OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1983
Myrtha Paysinger Cardin, age 92, of 4107 Gallatin Road, Nashville, died 
Thursday, December 22, 1983, at Nashville Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel Saturday, December 24, at 11 
a.m. with the Reverends Marshall Moss and Bill Harris officiating. Burial was in 
Bethesda Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cardin was married to the late John Cardin. She 
was a housewife. Her parents were the late Chuck and Nancy Jackson Paysinger.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. B. W. Birdsong of Tullahoma, Mrs. Walton 
Birdsong of Oklahoma, Mrs. Flournoy Grammar of Madison, Mrs. John H. Moore, Jr. 
of Nashville; one son, Stacey Cardin of Pulaski; 18 grandchildren; 27 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Bennett-May was in charge of arrangements.
CARDIN, P. D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Oct 1984
P. D. Cardin, 86, Pulaski, died on Friday, October 12, 1984, at Hillside 
Hospital. A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Hatcher and Fannie 
Brownlow Cardin. He was a retired employee of Genesco, Inc. and a member of the 
Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 1984, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bettye Ingram and Mrs. Oakerlene Corpier, 
both of Pulaski; and one grandchild.
CARDINAL, Thomas J. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Dec 1984
Thomas J. Cardinal, 39, of the Scotts Hill Community died on Monday, December 
17, 1984, at Hillside Hospital.
He was a native of Brooklyn, New York.
Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Jim 
Yannayon officiating.
Survivors include his parents, Salvatore and Mary Cardinal of California; his 
wife, Mrs. Kathy Tomerlin Cardinal, Scotts Hill; three sons, Thomas Cardinal, 
Jr., California, Sal Cardinal, Florida, and Toney Cardinal, Michigan; one 
daughter, Tara Cardinal, Michigan; and one brother, Joey Cardinal, California.
CAREY, Verlie Rochelle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Verlie Rochelle Carey, 91, of Goodspring, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 7, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Carey was the daughter of the late Granville 
and Ada Randall Rochelle and was married to the late J. H. Carey.
Survivors include one son, Maitland Carey of Pulaski; one daughter, Sibyl Pitts 
of Tullahoma; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
CAROTHERS, Maude Puryear OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 May 1982
Mrs. Maude Carothers, 95, died at her Nashville residence on Thursday, May 6. A 
native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Josephine 
Witt Puryear and the wife of the late Will Carothers. She was a member of the 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, May 7, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Marlin Goodman officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Faught, Nashville, and Mrs. Lena 
Will Prentice, Pulaski and Nashville; one grandchild and three 
great-grandchildren.
CARPENTER, Aileen Elizabeth Hobbs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Mrs. Aileen Elizabeth Carpenter, 70, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, November 11 at 
Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral rites were conducted Friday at 
2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A Lincoln County native, Mrs. Carpenter was the daughter of the late Ed and 
Lillie B. Abbott Hobbs. She was a member of the Frankewing Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Mitchell Carpenter; two sisters, Naomi Hanna and 
Mrs. Maibelle Holder, Pulaski.
CARPENTER, Alfred Richard Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Aug 1989
Alfred Richard Carpenter, Sr., 76, Brick Church, died Monday, Aug. 7, 1989, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home with Don Russell and Dale Myers officiating. Burial was in 
New Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Carpenter was a Giles County native and the son of the late Ambrose 
Carpenter, Sr. and Villa Mae Travis Carpenter. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Lettie Newton Carpenter, Brick Church; two sons, 
Richard Carpenter, Lewisburg and Henry Carpenter, Cornersville; two step-sons, 
Layton Newton, Pulaski and Lester Newton, Cornersville; two daughters, Betty 
Watts and Willa Lamb, both of Pulaski; one step-daughter, Barbara Parsons, 
Pulaski; one brother, Ambrose Carpenter, Jr., Sewanee; two sisters, Exie Haller, 
Ardmore, Tenn. and Wilma Williams, Pulaski; 17 grandchildren; and 17 
great-grandchildren.
CARPENTER, Clara Bell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Nov 1982
Mrs. Clara Bell Carpenter, 79, Rt. 2, Lynnville, died Thursday, October 28, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, 
October 30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Wayne 
Kelley and Bob Vickers officiating.
Mrs. Carpenter was the daughter of the late Thomas and Virgie Hickman Peden, and 
a widow of the late Leonard F. Carpenter, Sr.
She is survived by two sons, L. F. Carpenter, Jr., Pulaski and Jim Carpenter of 
Columbia; two daughters, Mrs. Flenoy Vick, Lynnville, and Mrs. A. C. Bateman, 
Nashville; two brothers, Bill Peden, Centerville and Edd Peden, Russellville, 
Ky.; a sister, Mrs. Vivian Wilson, Columbia; eleven grandchildren; and seven 
great-grandchildren.
CARPENTER, Clyde Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1989
Clyde Allen Carpenter, 61, 112 Delano Street, McMinnville, TN, died Sunday, Feb. 
12, 1989 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. Funeral services were hedl 
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dan Long and Billy Murrey 
officiating. Burial was in Mt. View Cemetery.
Mr. Carpenter was the son of the late John and May Burchell Carpenter. He was a 
Giles County native, a member of the Smartt Baptist Church in McMinnville and a 
press operator at Carrier Air Conditioner Company.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Henderson Carpenter, McMinnville; one son, 
Allen Carpenter, McMinnville; two daughters, Beverly Rust, Morrison, TN and 
Patsy Fuller, Lewisburg; two sisters, Edna Mae Carpenter and Viola Woodard, both 
of Pulaski; and six grandchildren.
CARPENTER, Flavil Mack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Flavel Mack Carpenter, 67, of Birmingham, Ala., died Friday, May 5, 1989 in a 
Birmingham hospital. Funeral services were held May 8 at the Forrest Crest 
Cemetery in Birmingham.
A native of Lincoln County, he was married to Dorothy Lucille Carpenter. Other 
survivors include one daughter, Ms. Deborah Lynne Carpenter, Birmingham; one 
son, Joel Mack Carpenter, Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Carmen, 
Memphis, Mrs. Melba McKinney, Pulaski.
CARPENTER, Kenneth A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1981
Kenneth A. Carpenter, 69, of Pulaski died Thursday, February 12 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen was the officiant.
Mr. Carpenter, a retired employee of Denbo Scrap Metals, Inc., was born in 
Tennessee. He was the son of the late Joel Mack and Minnie Robinson Carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Wilburn Carpenter; a brother, Flavel 
Carpenter, Birmingham, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne Wakefield and Mrs. Elsie 
McKinney, Pulaski and Mrs. Bill Carman of Memphis.
CARPENTER, Lawrence Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Lawrence Edward Carpenter, 53, died October 18th at Jacksonville, Florida. 
Funeral services were held November 21st at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial 
was in the Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
Mr. Carpenter was the son of the late Elmer and Ella Mae Strickland Carpenter. 
He was a veteral of the Korean War.
Mr. Carpenter is survived by two sisters, Bertha Childers of Pulaski and Lucille 
Banks of Centerville, and several nieces and nephews.
CARPENTER, Mitchell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jul 1984
Mitchell Carpenter, 68, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, July 11, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Ambrose 
Richard and Villa Mae Travis Carpenter and was married to the late Aileen 
Carpenter. He was a shop custodian at Edwards Trucking.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 13, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Mack Pinkelton and G. C. Fox officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Exie Haller, and Mrs. Wilma Williams, 
Pulaski; two brothers, Alfred Carpenter, Cornersville, and Ambrose Carpenter, 
Jr., Sewanee, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.
CARPENTER, Walcie Rowena Barlar OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Mrs. Walcie Rowena Carpenter, 90, Route 1, Lynnville, died on Monday, June 21, 
1982, at Maury County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Maultsby and 
Zana Lou Coker Barlar and the wife of the late Robert S. Carpenter. She was a 
retired school teacher.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, June 23, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Artie Collins and Mack Wheeler 
officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Anne C. Hunt, Pleasant View, Tennessee, 
and Mrs. Mary C. Hunt, Lynnville; two brothers, A. E. Barlar and E. C. Barlar, 
Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Roberta Waldrop, Clinton, Tennessee, Mrs. Alene 
Gregg and Mrs. Doris Elias, Lynnville; 10 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
CARR, Ada Shelton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Oct 1981
One hundred and one year old Mrs. Ada Shelton Carr died Wednesday, October 21, 
1981 at Ardmore Nursing Home, Ardmore, Tenn.
Mrs. Carr, born April 7, 1880, a Giles County native was the daughter of the 
late Thomas J. and Mary Osborne Shelton. She married the late Sam Carr. She was 
a member of First Baptist Church, Pulaski.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a. m. Friday, October 23, at 
Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Will Moore, Pulaski; one son, Hubert 
Carr, Louisville, Ky.; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and seven 
great-great-grandchildren.
CARR, Eula Mae White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mrs. Eula Mae Carr, 85, died Friday, Sept. 23, 1988. Funeral services were held 
Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Olivet Baptist Church in Nashville with the Rev. Alvin C. 
Berstine officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Carr was the daughter of the Rev. Henry White and 
Mrs. Mary Furline White. She was married to the late Marvin Carr.
Survivors include seven daughters; three sons; 25 grandchildren; one 
great-great-grandchild; four sisters and one brother, Buford White of Lynnville.
CARR, Herbert Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Mar 1986
Mr. Herbert Edward Carr, 84, of Goodspring, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, March 1, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Paul McKinney officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Carr was the son of the late George and Tennie 
Dotson Carr.
Survivors include his wife, Junie Carr of Goodspring; four sons, Howard and 
Harry Carr, both of Nashville, Willard and Alton Carr, both of Pulaski; four 
daughters, Lois Garner and Norma Henderson, both of Pulaski, Helen Davis and 
Jewel Nolen, both of Nashville; two half-brothers, Forrest and Homer Thornton, 
both of Pulaski; one half-sister, Lona McNeese of Pulaski; 15 grandchildren and 
10 great-grandchildren.
CARROLL, John Harvel Your Community Shopper 16 Jul 1986
The Rev. John Harvel "Jack" Carroll of 2nd Street, Ardmore, died July 9, 1986 at 
the Limestone Nursing Home. Funeral services were July 12, at 2:00 p.m. at First 
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Bailey officiating. Burial was at Huntsville 
Memory Gardens with Taylor Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Lawrenceburg, Mr. Carroll was the son of the late John and Margaret 
Coffee Carroll and the husband of the late Ella Mae Faulkenberry Carroll. He was 
a minister for 57 years, pastoring churches in Limestone, Madison, Morgan and 
Giles Counties. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ardmore, the 
Decatur Masonic Lodge and the Woodmen of the World.
Survivors include three sons, the Rev. James Harvel Carroll, Howard Carroll and 
E. P. Bratcher; one daughter, Frances Bailey; and one brother, Clarence Carroll; 
14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
CARTER, Admiral Dewey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1980N
Funeral services for Admiral Dewey Carter, 81, of Prospect who died Sunday, 
October 12, 1980, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, were held Wednesday at 2:00 
p. m. at the residence by the Rev. William Moss. Burial was in the Prospect 
Cemetery.
Mr. Carter, a native of Illinois, was the son of the late Abe and Ida Cosley 
Carter. He was a retired U. S. postal service employee and held membership in 
the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Mason Carter; a son, James Carter, Jr., 
Huntsville, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Maude Johnson, Fairfield, Ill.; two brothers, 
Herchell Carter, Fairfield and Ray Carter, Cornersville, Ind.; four 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
CARTER, Charles Wayne "Billy" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Apr 1979
Charles Wayne "Billy" Carter, 58, of Huntsville, Ala., died Wednesday, April 1, 
1987, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mr. Carter was the son of the late Manard 
R. Carter. He was retired from the Lee Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include his mother, Minnie C. Rose of Huntsville; three sons, Toney 
Carter of Ardmore, Charles J. Carter and Terry Carter, both of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Jean McGill and Betty Harrison, both of Huntsville, Ala., Sarah 
Hargrove of Ardmore; seven grandchildren.
CARTER, Lester OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 May 1985
Lester Carter, 80, died Tuesday, May 28, 1985, at a Huntsville Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Briar Park Baptist Church in Madison 
County with burial in adjoining cemetery.
He was the son of the late Matthew and Nettie Baker Carter and was married to 
Mrs. Lorene R. Carter.
Other survivors included two sons, Merle Ray Carter, Gurley, Alabama, and Tracy 
N. Carter, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Sarah C. Wilbourn, Goodspring; three 
brothers, Willie and Ernest Carter, both of Toney, Sidney Carter, Tullahoma; 
three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Daniel and Mrs. Selma McCormick, both of Huntsville, 
and Mrs. Rilla Sullivan, Toney; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
CARTER, Mack B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mr. Mack B. Carter, 70, of the Bodenham community, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1988, at 
his residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Jordan Funeral Home with the 
Rev. Winford Smith officiating. Burial was in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Carter was the son of the late Wayman and Madge Smith Carter. He was a 
retired Giles County and City of Pulaski employee.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary K. Carter; one son, John Wayne Carter; one 
daughter, Ms. Clara Carter; one brother, George Carter; one grandson, Eric 
Carter.
CARTER, Nelle Glaze OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mrs. Nelle Glaze Carter, 96, formerly of Giles County, died last month. Memorial 
services were held in Tulsa, Okla. And Farmington, Conn.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Carter was the daughter of the late Dr. Andrew 
Lewis and Martha Glaze.
Her daughter, Mrs. Franklin S. Richardson of West Hartford, Conn., survives.
CARVELL, Clara B. Walls OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Mar 1989
Clara B. Carvell, 80, 441 West Woodring Street, Pulaski, died Sunday, March 12, 
1989, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton and Judson Hays officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
She was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Newt J. Walls and the 
wife of the late Tonnie Carvell.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Pearl Harwell Farris, Pulaski; two sons, 
Tillman Carvell Pulaski and Garfield Carvell of New Prospect; one daughter, Alma 
Lee McKinney, Pulaski; three brothers, Ray Walls, Lewisburg, Doyle Walls, 
Lebanon, and Wayne Walls, Pulaski; nine grandchildren and 15 
great-grandchildren.
CARVELL, Grady Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1987
Mr. Grady Dean Carvell, 86, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Herbert McNeese officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Carvell was the son of the late Robert Aymett and 
Cora Lee Ball Carvell. He was a retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Nina Marie Carvell of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Victor Parker of Pulaski; three brothers, C. L. and Dewey Carvell, both of 
Pulaski, R. A. Carvell of Ethridge; three sisters, Mrs. Pat Morgan of Columbia, 
Mrs. Dana Hargrove of Florida, Mrs. Annie Copley of Lynnville; five 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
CARVELL, Tommie Laurine Stovall OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Mar 1984
Mrs. Tommie Laurine Carvell, 65, Rt. 1, Lynnville, died Monday, March 5, 1984 at 
Parkview Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wed., March 7 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Elmer Howell 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William and Julia 
Ethel Fudge Stovall.
She is survived by her husband, Dewell Carvell, Lynnville; a son, Leon Scott, 
Jasper, Ala.; three daughters, Mary Jean Norwood, Pulaski, Julia L. Norwood, 
McBurg, and Marthell Prindle, Pulaski; three step-daughters, Gerald Jean Walls, 
Oakleen Johnson and Martha Russell, Campbellsville; two brothers, Thomas A. 
Stovall, Texas and William Stovall, Pulaski; two sisters, Emma Lee Taylor and 
Nell Thompson, Pulaski; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
CARVER, Finner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Nov 1987
Mr. Finner Carver, 68, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1987, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Judson Hays officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Calhoun County, Miss., Mr. Carver was the son of the late Finner R. 
and Georgia Doolittle Carver. He was a veteran of World War II and was a retired 
businessman, being self-employed in the vending machine business.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Evelyn Carver of Pulaski; one son, Keith Carver 
of Pulaski; one daughter, Eloise Benson of Bakersfield, Calif.; four 
grandchildren.
CARVER, John Finner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1986
John Finner Carver, 38, died Feb. 1, 1986, in Houston, Texas. Funeral services 
were held Feb. 3 at Settegest-Kopl in Houston. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery 
in Houston.
A former Giles Countian, Carver was a 1965 graduate of Giles County High School, 
a 1967 graduate of Martin College and a 1971 graduate of the University of 
Tennessee School of Pharmacy. He worked in Atlanta and Houston.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Finner Carver of Pulaski; one 
brother, Keith Carver of Pulaski; and one nephew, Keith Shaw Carver of Alamo, 
Tenn.
CARY, Archie Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mr. Archie Edward Cary, 66, of Elkton, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1987, at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec.2, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth and Jay Hoppus officiating. Burial was in 
Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Cary was the son of the late Edward Ezra and Nannie 
Irene Berleson Cary. He was a retired textile machinist with Hilander Landor 
Limited.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy R. Cary of Elkton; three sons, Bill J. 
Cary of Elkton, Edward Wayne Cary of Texas, Thomas Eugene Cary of Georgia; two 
brothers, Milton and Buddy Cary, both of California; three sisters, Lillian 
Owens and Judy Cary, both of California, Ruth McDonald of Decatur, Ala.; six 
grandchildren.
CASEY, Carlan Bennett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Dec 1989
Mr. Carlan Bennett Casey, 30, of Elkmont, Ala., died Monday, Nov 27, 1989, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Carr-McConnell 
Funeral Home in Athens, Ala., with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Cedartown, Ga., Mr. Casey was employed by the TV cable company in 
Athens, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Daley Casey of Elkmont; one daughter, Jessica 
Casey of Elkmont; his mother, Dorthea Turner of Frankewing; his father, Benny 
Casey of Cedartown, Ga.; step-father, Jim Turner of Frankewing; maternal 
grandparents, Azalea and William Hamsley of Elkton; paternal grandparents, Mrs. 
and Mrs. Sam Yarbrough of Cedartown, Ga.
CASTEEL, James Harrison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1980
A Giles County native, James Harrison Casteel, 69, of Columbia died Saturday, 
November 8, 1980, at Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 
Monday at 3:00 p. m. at North Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, by the Rev. William 
Wilder. Interment was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Daisy Cox Casteel; a daughter, Mrs. Eloise 
Campbell, New Mexico; three sons, Otis Casteel, Alabama, Leo Casteel, Illinois 
and J. D. Casteel, Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Dilly Mae James, North Carolina 
and Mrs. Etta Mullins, Giles County; five brothers, Clarence Casteel, Missouri, 
Johnny Casteel and the Rev. Ernest Casteel, Ethridge, Harlan Casteel and Mason 
Casteel, Columbia.
CASTEEL, Junior Wilbur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Junior Wilbur Casteel, 57, of Columbia, who died Saturday, 
May 31, 1980 in Maury County Hospital in that city were held Monday at 1:30 p. 
m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Robert McIlwain. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
An equipment operator for TVA, Mr. Casteel was born in Lawrence County. He was 
the son of Mrs. Ella Hardin Casteel of Columbia, who survives, and the late 
Harrison Casteel. He held membership in the Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Rose Casteel; 
two sons, Tony Casteel, Athens, Ala. and Larry Casteel, Bristol; three sisters, 
Mrs. Lacy Boston, Mrs. Rachel Locktish and Mrs. Marie Butcher, Cleveland, Ohio 
and five grandsons.
CASTELL, Ella Jane OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1981
Mrs. Ella Jane Castell, 87, of Columbia died Friday, May 15 in Bellair Nursing 
Home in that city. Funeral rites were conducted Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Leo Bunt. Burial followed in John Lay Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Castell was the daughter of the late John L. and 
Elizabeth Kilburn Harden. She was married to the late Harrison S. Castell.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Rachel Locktish, Bedford Heights, Ohio, 
Mrs. Lacy Pearl Boston, Lancaster, Ohio, and Mrs. Marie Butcher, Peninsula, 
Ohio; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clara Castell, Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Icie 
Thompson; nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, and two great great 
grandchildren.
CATES, Ada Adell Lucurs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
Mrs. Ada Adell Cates, 96, of Route 2, Pulaski died Monday, April 28 in Fairhaven 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with interment in Choates Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Rouse and the 
Rev. Paul Allen were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cates was the daughter of the late W. E. and 
Nancy Doggett Lucurs and was the wife of the late Samuel Jackson Cates. She was 
a member of Choates Creek United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Paul J. Hickman and Mrs. Tavie Alred, 
Pulaski; a half sister, Mrs. Lela Campbell; four grandchildren; five great 
grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
CATES, Cecil V. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Cecil V. Cates, 83, of 254 Columbia Ave. in Lawrenceburg passed away May 17 at 
Scott Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 19 at 2:00 p. m. at the Seventh Day 
Adventist Church with the pastor John Estrada and Elder Cecil Graves 
officiating. Burial was in Choates Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Cates, a retired farmer and a native of Giles County was a member of the 
Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Bishop Cates, Lawrenceburg; five 
daughters, Mrs. Suludia White, California, Mrs. Zora Davis, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. 
Ovie Davis, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Leona Jackson, Elkton, Mrs. Velma Guthrie, 
Columbia; fifteen grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 2 great great 
grandchildren and one step-grandson. Freeman-Pettus Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
CATES, Rufus E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1988
Mr. Rufus E. Cates, 79, of Rogersville, Ala., died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1988, at 
Humana Hospital in Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 21, 
at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. Burial was in Bethel, Ala. Cemetery.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., Mr. Cates was the son of the late Alex and 
Ider Coffman Cates.
Survivors include his wife, Voner Patterson Cates; five daughters, Mrs. Viva Lee 
Davis and Mrs. Flossie Gullett, both of Anderson, Ala., Magelene Bullard of 
Cedar Town, Ga., Mrs. Fannie Ruth Hammond of Rogersville, Ala., Mrs. Virginia 
Dell Dillon of Cleveland, Ohio; one son, Thomas Cates of Huntsville, Ala.; three 
half-brothers, Cecil Cates and Louis Cates, Jr., both of Pulaski, Noah Cates of 
Decatur, Ala.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Violet Townsend of Pulaski, Mrs. Susie Lee 
White of Florence, Ala.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
CATHCART, Ella Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Feb 1983
Mrs. Ella Lee Cathcart, 72, Pulaski, died Friday, February 18, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sun., Feb. 20, at 
Bennett-May Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James Nave and 
Clarence Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Will Tarpley and 
Pearl Bledsoe and was married to the late Claude Cathcart.
She is survived by one son, Murph Cathcart, Nashville; three daughters, Mrs. Joe 
Hardin, Mrs. Joe Bass, both of Pulaski, and Mrs. Bobby Norwood, Fayetteville; 
two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Shackelford, Pulaski and Mrs. Mary McGee, Nashville; 
two brothers, Almus and John Bledsoe, both of Pulaski; ten grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.
CATHCART, Luren Hanna OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Mrs. Lurene Cathcart, 82, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 7, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Rollie and 
Emma Vaughn Hanna.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Elmer Howell and Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Cathcart of Pulaski; and one brother, 
Osteen Hanna of Pulaski.
CATHCART, Zora Tucker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Zora Cathcart, 93, of Frankewing, Tenn., died on Tuesday, March 15, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital. Prayer services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, 
March 17 at Bennett-May Chapel by Larry Gillespie. Graveside services were 
conducted at Frankewing Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cathcart was a member of the Methodist Church and 
a housewife. She was married to the late Elbridge R. Cathcart and she was the 
daughter of the late Jim and Annie Harris Tucker.
Survivors include, one sister, Mrs. Thelma Bremel of Destin, Fla.; two nieces, 
Mrs. Bernice Phillips of Huntsville, Ala. and Mrs. Orlean Payne of Clear Water, 
Fla. and two nephews, Melvin Cardin and Eugene Cardin of Decatur, Ala.
CATHEY, Beulah Rambo OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jan 1988
Mrs. Beulah Rambo Cathey, age 91, of Pulaski, formerly of Fayetteville, died 
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1988, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 10, at Higgins Funeral Home in 
Fayetteville with Rev. Don Thomas officiating. Burial was in Boonshill Cemetery.
Mrs. Cathey was the daughter of the late Gaylon and Lou Rambo and was married to 
the late Sam Cathey.
Survivors include three daughters, Hildred Donovan and Martha Metts, both of 
Louisville, Ky., Christine Crane of Pulaski; five grandchildren; nine 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
CAVANAUGH, Tex OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1985
Tex Cavanaugh, 78, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 16, 1985, at his residence. A 
native of Potter County, Texas, he was the son of the late George and Agnes 
Lackey Cavanaugh. He was a retired cattle farmer and photographer.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Clarence Stewart officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Flo Cavanaugh of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Barbara Welter of Crest Valley, California, Mrs. Juanita Adams of 
Fredericksburg, Virginia; and six grandchildren.
CAYTON, Mary Lucille Waller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mrs. Mary Lucille Cayton, 74, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 1, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 3, at 
Raiquel Funeral Home in Harrisville, W. Va. Burial was in King Knob Cemetery.
A native of Ritch County, W.Va., Mrs. Cayton was the daughter of the late Otto 
Hayes and Lida May Sinnett Waller and was married to the late Newton Herley 
Cayton. She was a retired nurse.
Survivors include two sons, Donald B. and Maurice W. Cayton, both of Parrisburg, 
W.Va.; two daughters, Mary Frances Butler of Flint, Mich., Lydia Sue Wells of 
Pulaski; one sister, Juanita Dell of West Virginia; five step-children; 14 
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
CHAFFIN, Herman Mitchell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
Herman Mitchell Chaffin, 84, Pulaski, died on Monday, January 21, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Jackson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the 
late Jones and Ellie Loftis Chaffin. He was a retired farmer and a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 23, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Thomas Orr officiating, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery in 
Nashville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothea Hardwick Chaffin, Pulaski, and several 
nieces and nephews.
CHAFFIN, John Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jul 1984
John Thomas Chaffin, 74, Pulaski, died on Saturday, July 14, 1984, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. A native of Smith County, he was the son of the late John 
Thomas and Lula Boston Chaffin. He was a retired foreman for Genesco, where he 
worked for 35 years.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, at First Baptist Church, 
Clarence Stewart and Bill Morris officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Haynie Chaffin, Pulaski; three sons, 
Ernest Glenn Chaffin, Pulaski, James Thomas Chaffin, Nashville and Robert Wilson 
Chaffin, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Richard W. Williams, Nashville; two 
brothers, Robert C. Chaffin, Madison, Tennessee, and Woodrow Wilson Chaffin, 
Gallatin, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
CHAMBERS, Eleanor Pittard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jun 1985
Mrs. Eleanor Chambers, 91, died Saturday, May 25, 1985, in Chattanooga. A native 
of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Albert G. and Minnie 
Zuccarello Pittard. She was married to the late Guy Chambers and mother of the 
late Guy Chambers, Jr. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, past 
worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the Gay Nineties 
Club.
Graveside services were held May 28 in Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Gary 
Kelley officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Richard Bruce of Signal Mountain and one 
grandchild.
CHAMBERS, William Porter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1982
William Porter Chambers, 94, of East Madison Street in Pulaski, died on Sunday, 
April 11, 1982 at Lions Club Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Monday, April 12 at Cedar Grove 
Church of Christ. Burial followed in Higgins Cemetery in Alabama. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Chambers was a retired farmer and married to the late Carrie Smith Chambers.
He is survived by one daughter, Mary McCluskey of Anderson, Ala.; three 
grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
CHAPMAN, Alvie Ewing OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1981
Alvie Ewing Chapman, 73, of Route 1, Pulaski, died Sunday, July 12 in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by the Rev. Jacob Gardner and the Rev. Ray McDonald with burial in 
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
A retired employee of the Giles County Highway Dept., Mr. Chapman was a native 
of Giles County, the son of the late Lon and Martha Jane Stockman Chapman. He 
was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elsie Norwood Chapman; two daughters, Mrs. Rena 
Dee White, Rossville, Ga. and Mrs. Marlene Johnson, Pulaski; a son, Alvie 
Chapman, Rossville; three sisters, Mrs. Jewell Tackle, Decatur, Tex., Mrs. Hazal 
Spraggins, Ft. Worth, Tex. and Mrs. Lorene Wilburn, Florence, Ala.; four 
brothers, Daly Chapman, Louisville, Ky., Bernard Chapman and James Chapman, 
Giles County, and Bobby Chapman, Brentwood; two half-brothers, Leslie Tucker and 
Harold Tucker, Giles County; and three grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Arvil Knox Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Arvil Knox Chapman, Sr., 70, who died on Monday at his West 
Madison Street residence here in Pulaski, were held at 1:00 p. m. on Tuesday, 
January 1 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Reverend 
Jimmy Bass officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Chapman was a retired school teacher and member of 
St. Andrews Methodist Church.
He was the son of the late Ewing and Reda Shrader Chapman.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Glenda Russell Chapman of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Mrs. Nell Greene of Gurnee, IL; Mrs. Mary Knox Trapp of Lawrenceburg; 
and Mrs. Sue Hughey of Pulaski; and two sons, Arvil Chapman, Jr. and Steve 
Chapman, both of Pulaski. He also leaves 9 grandchildren and 3 
great-grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Carl Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1986
Carl Edward Chapman, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1986, in 
Lewisburg Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 31, at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. 
Pleasant with Brown Foster and Murray Alexander officiating. Burial was in 
Arlington Cemetery.
The Giles County native was a supervisor at Heil-Quaker in Lewisburg and a 
member of Halls Chapel Church of Christ.
Mr. Chapman was the son of the late Rommie and Lula Lovett Chapman.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Chapman of Mt. Pleasant; one son, Larry 
Chapman of Fort Knox, Ky.; a step-son, Donald Ambrose of Mt. Pleasant; three 
daughters, Angela Jeanette Chapman of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Sherry Willoughby of 
Old Hickory and Mrs. Patricia Rushing of Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou 
Lovett, Mrs. Mabel Wiser and Mrs. Brownie White, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Mattie Sue 
Jones of Leoma; and seven grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Cecil Wilburn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jun 1984
Cecil Wilburn Chapman, 73, Ethridge, died on Tuesday, June 12, 1984, in 
Nashville. A Giles County native, he was the son of the late James M. and Della 
Ada Chapman. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Chapman, Ethridge; five sons, Edd Chapman, 
Cletus Chapman, Fred Chapman, Jerry Chapman, Nashville, and Charles Chapman, 
Liberty Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Tidwell and Mrs. Mattie Lou Thornton, 
Nashville; three brothers, Claude Chapman, James Chapman and Henry Chapman, 
Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Virginia McClure, Goodspring, and Christine Rose, 
Pulaski; 17 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Carl Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Nov 1986
Carl Edward Chapman, 57, of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1986, in 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 31, at 
Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Brown Foster and Murray Alexander 
officiating. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery. The Giles County native was a 
supervisor at Heil-Quaker in Lewisburg and a member of Halls Chapel Church of 
Christ.
Mr. Chapman was the son of the late Rommie and Lula Lovett Chapman.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Chapman of Mt. Pleasant; one son, Larry 
Chapman of Fort Knox, Ky.; a step-son, Donald Ambrose of Mt. Pleasant; three 
daughters, Angela Jeanette Chapman of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Sherry Willoughby of 
Old Hickory and Mrs. Patricia Rushing of Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou 
Lovett, Mrs. Mabel Wiser and Mrs. Brownie White of Pulaski, and Mrs. Mattie Sue 
Jones of Leoma; and seven grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Daly Parsons OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 May 1984
Daly Parsons Chapman, 71, Mt. Washington, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, May 22, 
1984, at his home. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24 at 
McFarlan-Troutman Funeral Home in Mt. Washington with burial in Louisville, 
Kentucky.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Brownie Hays Chapman, Mt. Washington; two 
daughters, Mrs. Joan Dillander and Mrs. Linda Boley, Louisville; five sons, 
Buford Chapman, Hartford, Connecticut, Terry Chapman and Charles Chapman of 
Indiana, Larry Chapman and Morris Chapman, Louisville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Lorene Wilburn and Mrs. Jewel Copeland, Florence, Alabama and Mrs. Hazel 
Spraggins, Fort Worth, Texas; three half-brothers, Bernard Chapman and James E. 
Chapman of Giles County and Bobby Chapman of Brentwood, Tennessee; two 
step-brothers, Leslie Tucker and Harold Tucker of Giles County; 15 grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1988
Earl Chapman, 61, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, July 13, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Chapman was the son of the late Lee and Gertrude 
Cox Chapman. He was a retired truck driver, retired farmer and member of the 
Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Chapman of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; one 
daughter, Mrs. Kay Glover of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Bobby Chapman and 
John McIntosh, both of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; one sister, Mrs. Delene Longshore 
of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; one brother, Guy Chapman of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; 
seven grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Glen Gordon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Feb 1987
An investigation was underway this afternoon (Tuesday) in to the death of a 
well-known Pulaski businessman found dead in his home just outside the city 
limits earlier today.
Law enforcement officers and Assistant District Attorney General Richard 
Dunnavant clamped a lid of secrecy on their probe into the death of 53-year-old 
Glen Chapman.......
He formerly was co-owner of Burt and Chapman and Chapman and Son Furniture in 
downtown Pulaski.
Giles Free Press 26 Feb 1987
Authorities have determined that a Pulaski businessman, found dead at his home 
Tuesday, died of natural causes.....
Services were held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Bennett May Chapel with Bro. 
Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Clifford Gordon Chapman and 
Katholean Wheeler Chapman Worsham, who survives.
Survivors in addition to his mother include, three daughters, Mrs. Carol Chapman 
Resnick of Tallahassee, Fla., Mrs. Marsha Chapman Dunnavant of Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Lisa Chapman Tetreault of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Faye C. Bennett of Pulaski 
and two grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Grady Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Sep 1987
Mr. Grady Henry Chapman, 85, of Pulaski, died Thursday, September 17, 1987, at 
South Pittsburg Hospital in South Pittsburg, Tenn.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
the Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Chapman was the son of the late Walter and Alice 
Appleton Chapman and was married to Hautie Velma White Chapman. He was a retired 
farmer and member of the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Grady W. (Bill) and Eugene Owen (Gene) Chapman, 
both of Pulaski, and Hugh Nelson Chapman of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. 
Guenther (Sue) Krupp of Chattanooga; one sister, Mae Hood of Birmingham, Ala.; 
nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
CHAPMAN, Hautie Velma OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Mar 1987
Mrs. Hautie Velma Chapman, 81, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Chapman was a native of Lawrence County.
Survivors include her husband, Grady H. Chapman of Pulaski; three sons, Bill and 
Gene Chapman, both of Pulaski, Nelson Chapman of Nashville; one daughter, Sue 
Krupp of Chattanooga; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, James Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1983
James Chapman, Jr., 60, of 836 West Madison St. in Pulaski, died on Monday, 
March 28, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Paul Allen at 11:00 a.m. on 
Wednesday, March 30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Chapman was a retired employee of T. V. A. His 
wife, Willie Ruth Goats Chapman of Pulaski, survives. He was the son of the late 
Flomey Chapman and the surviving Mattie Dickey Blade of Pulaski.
Additional survivors include, one son, Billy Gene Chapman of Tullahoma; two 
daughters, Mrs. Linda Knox and Mrs. Barbara Taylor, both of Pulaski; three 
brothers, Johnny Chapman of Pulaski, Willie James Chapman of Louisville, KY, and 
W. C. Chapman of Cullman, AL; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Allen, Mrs. James 
Burton and Mrs. Ruth Minor, all of Pulaski and seven grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, John Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 May 1985
John Henry Chapman, 72, died Saturday, May 4, 1985, at his home in Lawrenceburg. 
Funeral services were held Monday, May 6, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with 
burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Stone of Petersburg; three sons, Leon 
and Roger of Lawrence County and Larry of LaVergne; two brothers, Claude and 
James Chapman of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Christine Rose and Virginia McClure 
of Pulaski; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Kenneth Darrell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jul 1986
Mr. Kenneth Darrell Chapman, 55, died at his home in Long Beach, Calif., June 
17, 1986, and was buried at Riverside Cemetery in California.
Mr. Chapman is survived by his wife, Patty; one daughter, Mary; his mother, Mrs. 
Willie Chapman of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Lavada Smith of Decatur, Edith 
Roberts and Zelma Childers, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Leola and Telly 
Chapman, both of Pulaski.
CHAPMAN, Mary Elizabeth Crowder OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1989
Mary Elizabeth Chapman, 93, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 1989 at Crockett General 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at Appleton Church of Christ with 
Aldon Hendrix officiating. Burial was in Appleton Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Campbell 
and Eliza Conway Crowder and was married to the late Elmer Chapman. She was a 
member of the Pulaski Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Bernice Bailey, Pulaski, Mildred Couch, Five 
Points; four sons, James, Bill, Robert and Paul Chapman, all of Lawrenceburg; 
one sister, Rona Warren, Lawrenceburg;14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren 
and seven great-great-grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Mary Pearl Carpenter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1986
Mrs. Mary Pearl Chapman, 63, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, 63, of Pulaski, died 
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1986, at her residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, 
Oct. 30, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Chapman was the daughter of the late Mark and 
Pearl Gilliam Carpenter. She was a member of St. Andrew Methodist Church and was 
retired from Genesco.
Survivors include her husband, Wheeler Chapman of Pulaski; one daughter, Beverly 
Chapman of Pulaski; two sons, David Chapman of Nashville, John Chapman of 
Cornersville; two grandchildren; one brother, Herman Carpenter of Nashville.
CHAPMAN, Minnie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Apr 1981
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Mrs. Minnie Chapman, 96, of Decatur, 
Ala., who died Thursday, March 26 in Decatur General Hospital, were held 
Saturday at 3:30 p. m. in that city at Brown's Funeral Chapel by Church of 
Christ minister Ralph Stout. Interment was n Roselawn Cemetery, Decatur.
Mrs. Chapman was the daughter of the late John R. and Mary Jeams Eakes of 
Pulaski and the wife of A. W. Chapman. A graduate of Martin College, she taught 
school at Eveningshade, Friendship and Woodlawn while still residing here. She 
had been a member of the Church of Christ for 84 years and was a charter member 
of Grant Street Church of Christ in Decatur.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Homer Eubank, Tanner, Ala., and Mrs. 
Thelma Hank, Decatur; two sons, Woodrow Chapman and Billy Chapman, Decatur; a 
sister, Mrs. Will Bass, Pulaski; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and 
great great grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Ozro OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Ozro Chapman, 72, of Nashville, who died Tuesday, July 22 
at Nashville General Hospital, were held Friday at 11:00 a. m. at Ellis Funeral 
Home in Nashville. Interment was in the Potts Cemetery in Giles County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Harding Chapman; three daughters, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Hampton, Mrs. Delores Rodriguez and Mrs. Judy Gouldener, 
Nashville; two sons, James A. Chapman and John M. Chapman, Nashville; four 
sisters, a brother; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Richard Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Richard Lee Chapman, age 21, died early Monday morning as a result of gunshot 
wounds received in Nashville. Roy Doun was arrested as a result of the shooting.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday, August 27 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Henry Mobley officiated.
Chapman is survived by his parents, Cletus Chapman, Nashville and Wanda Casteel 
Chapman, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Pamela Duncan and Gloria Chapman, both of 
Nashville. Paternal grandparents , Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Chapman of Liberty Hill 
and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harlis Casteel of Columbia. Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of services.
CHAPMAN, Ronnie Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jan 1983
Mr. Ronnie Chapman, Jr., 61, Pulaski, died January 8, 1983 at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, January 10 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Clarence 
Stewart officiating.
A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late Jerome and Lula Jane Lovett 
Chapman.
He is survived by one brother, Carl Chapman, Mt. Pleasant; and four sisters, 
Mary Lou Lovett, Mable Wiser, and Mrs. Browning White, all of Pulaski, and Sue 
Jones, Lawrenceburg.
CHAPMAN, Sadie McGee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Sep 1986
Mrs. Sadie McGee Chapman, 91, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 5, 1986, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 6, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Chapman was the daughter of the late James and 
Hattie Peeples McGee and was married to the late L. L. Chapman. She was retired 
from Lee-Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James Owens of Green Cove Spring, Fla., 
Mrs. Jack Cox and Mrs. Robert Hughes, both of Pulaski; three sons, Joe Bragg of 
Pulaski, William Bragg of Harmond, Ind., Cecil Bragg of Franklin, Tenn.; six 
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert McGee of 
Fayetteville.
CHAPMAN, Stephen Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Aug 1989
A Pulaski man was killed in a one car traffic accident in southern Giles County 
early Saturday morning. Stephen Thomas Chapman, 37, Bethel Road, was transported 
to Hillside Hospital where he died approximately one hour after the 2:15 a.m. 
accident.
Chapman's van apparently went out of control on Highway 166 South and struck a 
cedar tree. He was traveling alone. Mr. Chapman was a native of Giles County and 
was employed at Murray-Ohio in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were Sunday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include his father, J. T. (Pee Wee) Chapman, Pulaski; mother, Deloris 
Roberts Wright, Lynnville; wife, Glenda Owens Chapman, Pulaski; two sons, Josh 
Chapman, Collinwood, Tenn and Jason Chapman, Gallatin; one step-son, Michael 
Turner, Pulaski; one daughter, Stephanie Chapman; two brothers, Jackie and Larry 
Chapman, both of Pulaski; three sisters, Judy Minatra, Pulaski, Mary Alice 
Wright, Lynnville and Teresa Henderson, Fayetteville; step-father, Bobby Wright, 
Lynnville; and step-mother, Dora Chapman, Pulaski.
CHAPMAN, Susie Braden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1986
Mrs. Susie B. Chapman, 79, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 9, 1986, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Chapman was the daughter of the late F. M. and 
Eva Horne Braden and married to the late Ben Sam Chapman.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Barbara Jean Morris of Pulaski, Ralph, 
Billy, and Merle Sands, all of Columbia.
CHAPMAN, Willie J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mr. Willie J. Chapman, 59, died Thursday, April 23, 1987, in Louisville, Ky. 
Burial was Saturday, April 24, in Memorial Gardens in Louisville, Ky. Owings 
Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Chapman was a native of Giles County and a former police officer in 
Louisville.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Marcus Chapman; his mother, Mattie Blade of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Luvenia Burton and Ruth Minor, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, W. C. Chapman of Cullman, Ala., and John Morris Chapman of Prospect.
CHEATHAM, David Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
David Edward Cheatham, 71, died on Thursday, July 26, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Edgar Francis and 
Mary Elizabeth Vaughn Cheatham. He was retired, having been a prominent attorney 
in Pulaski for many years.
Graveside services were held at 5 p.m. Friday, July 27, at Maplewood Cemetery, 
Paul Allen officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Abernathy Cheatham, Pulaski; four 
sons, Joseph Edward Cheatham, West Suffield, Connecticut, David Denty Cheatham 
and Robert Cheatham, Nashville and Richard Reed Cheatham, Atlanta; and six 
grandchildren.
CHEATHAM, Jesse Allen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mr. Jesse Allen Cheatham, 68, of Lynnville, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1987, at 
Merihil Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 26, 
at Bennett May Chapel with David Holder officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cheatham was the son of the late Luther and Bessie 
Sue Baster Cheatham. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda K. Cheatham of Lynnville; two sons, Terry 
Kaiser Cheatham of Fayetteville and Ted Hollins Cheatham of Murfreesboro; two 
sisters, Mrs. Ewell Scott and Miss Mary Cheatham, both of Culleoka; two 
brothers, Charlie Cheatham of Culleoka, Nat Cheatham of Columbia.
CHEATHAM, Joe Frank OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 May 1984
Joe Frank Cheatham, 68, died on Tuesday, May 1, 1984, at Giles County Hospital. 
A resident of Giles County for about 10 years, he was a retired building 
contractor.
Funeral services were held at Bennett May Funeral Home, Paul Allen officiating, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Cheatham of Pulaski; one step-son, Terry 
Hickman; one step-daughter, Mary Vanderpool; a brother, Clarence Cheatham, 
Jacksonville, Florida; and five step-grandchildren.
CHEATHAM, Pauline Elizabeth Uselton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1989
Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Cheatham, 71, of Columbia, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1989, 
at Maury Regional Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Randy 
Kersey officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Cheatham was the daughter of the late George 
F. and Bessie Lake Washington Uselton.
Survivors include one sn, Edward Allen Cheatham of Minor Hill; two daughters, 
Charlene Wakefield of Columbia, Geneva C. Thigpen of Rogersville, Ala.; two 
brothers, Edward and George Dean Uselton, both of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren; and 
seven great-grandchildren.
CHEATHAM, Tom Elder OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1986
Mr. Tom Elder Cheatham, 74, died Friday, Sept. 5, 1986, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 7, at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. 
Riley H. Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Elkton, Mr. Cheatham was the son of the late George and Lela Young 
Cheatham. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Lee Hastings of Chicago, Ill., Ms. 
Doris Bramlette of Pulaski; one son, William Tucker of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Lila Peppers Morgan of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
CHILDERS, Cathy Abernathy and Timothy Jason OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 
Oct 1984
Funeral services for Mrs. Cathy Abernathy Childers and Timothy Jason Childers 
were held at 11:30 a.m. today at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mrs. Childers was a native of Giles County, the daughter of Dean and Jewel 
Phillips Abernathy of Pulaski.
Other survivors in addition to her husband, Gary D. Childers, include a 
daughter, Michelle; two brothers, Steve and Rickie Abernathy, all of Pulaski.
Timothy Jason was also a native of Giles County.
Survivors in addition to his sister, father and maternal grandparents are: 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Allen Childers; great-grandmothers, 
Mrs. Raymond O'Malley and Mrs. Rena Kelly, both of Pulaski; great-grandfather, 
James Edward Phillips, Sr. of Pulaski.
CHILDERS, Edward J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1986
Mr. Edward J. Childers, 74, of St. Petersburg, Fla., formerly of Pulaski, died 
Monday, June 2, 1986, at Edward H. White Memorial Hospital in St. Petersburg.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Bro. Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Childers was a retired supervisor of Post Division 
of General Foods, Inc., of Battle Creek, Mich. He was a member of the 14th 
Avenue North Church of Christ in St. Petersburg, Battle Creek Lodge No. 12 F&AM 
of Battle Creek, Mich., Capt. Oscar Brady Post No. 298 American Legion of Battle 
Creek, Mich., and a member of 25-Year Retiree Club of Battle Creek, Mich.
Survivors include his wife, Victoria L. Cotton Childers of St. Petersburg; one 
son, Joe F. Williamson of Belmont, Iowa; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. 
Lillie Mae Greer of St. Petersburg, Mrs. Jewell DePaul-Bradford of Pennsylvania, 
Mrs. Ruby Beard of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, William Childers of May Pearl, 
Texas.
CHILDERS, Frances Anita Derryberry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1988
Mrs. Frances Anita Derryberry Childers, 54, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1988, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 5, at 
Bills-McGaugh and Floyd Chapel with Charles Williamson officiating. Burial was 
in Sunset Park.
Mrs. Childers was a native of Maury County and member of the Church Street 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Morris Edward Childers of Lewisburg; her parents, 
Edward and Frances Shaw Derryberry of Columbia; two daughters, Alice Fay Miller 
of Nashville, Mrs. Frances Ann Brewer of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Maurice Edward 
"Ed" Childers of Lewisburg; two sisters, Mrs. Melba Pollard of Columbia, Mrs. 
Margaret Sands of Lynnville; one brother, William E. Derryberry of Columbia; one 
grandchild.
CHILDERS, Leona Barcheeres OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Leona B. Childers, 77, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1987, at 
Lawrenceburg Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 4, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Judson Hays officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Childers was the daughter of the late Floyd and 
Mazzie Carr Barcheeres and was married to the late Robert Childers. She was a 
member of First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Stafford of Pulaski; Mrs. Alice Cole 
of Columbia; six nieces and nephews.
CHILDERS, Maxine Elliott OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Nov 1987
Mrs. Maxine Elliott Childers, 71, of Pulaski, died Saturday, November 21, 1987, 
at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 23, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Childers was the daughter of the late Edward L. 
and Mary O. Gaines Russell. She was married to the late Will Allen Childers.
Survivors include one son, Gary Childers of Pulaski; two brothers, Otha Russell 
of Lewisburg, Logan Russell of Nashville; one sister, Sibyl Newton of Pulaski; 
one granddaughter, Karen Michele Childers of Pulaski.
CHILDERS, Will Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
Will Allen Childers, 69, died Sunday, July 27, 1986 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Monday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late William Thomas and Alice Compton Childers and was 
married to Maxine Russell Childers.
Other survivors include one son, Gary Childers of Pulaski; four brothers, Alfred 
Childers and Morris Childers of Lewisburg, Bobby Childers of Montgomery, Ala., 
and J. C. Childers of Pulaski; five sisters, Ida Mae Childers, Lewisburg, Nellie 
Thorneberry, Kentucky, Rachel Childers, Waynesboro, Betty Cotham, Waverly and 
Pauline Deason of Pulaski; one grandchild.
CHILDRESS, George Cecil OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jun 1989
George Cecil Childress, Cornersville, 80, died Wednesday, June 7, 1989. Funeral 
services were held Friday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Booth Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Childress was a native of Giles County and the son of the son of the late 
William and Cora Jones Childress. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife Irene Childress, Cornersville, three sons, John, 
Cornersville, Tom, Lewisburg and Roger Childress, Belfast, Tenn.; two daughters, 
Sus Corcoran, Mich. and Janice Collins, Nevada; four brothers, Harry, Jimmy and 
Junior Childress, all of Pulaski and Andrew Childress, Columbia; three sisters, 
Edna Stanford, Columbia, Florence Childress, Kentucky and Lucille Tidwell, Ohio 
and five grandchildren.
CHILDRESS, Hume McKinsley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1988
Hume McKinley Childress, 76, Little Dry Creek Road, died when his one-story 
frame house burned Saturday night.
Mr. Childress body was burned beyond recognition. Mr. Childress was a Giles 
County native and the son of the late Dallas and Ella Joins Childress.
Funeral services were held Monday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mr. Childress was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his sons, Daniel and Clyde Childress, both of Pulaski, and 
Rufus Childress of Florida; one brother, Amos Childress of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Aline Cross of Michigan and Lorene Monday of Ohio, nine grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
CHILDRESS, John William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mr. John William Childress, 80, of Cornersville, died Monday, Jan 11, 1988, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Childress was the son of the late William Jackson 
and Cora Wesley Joins Childress.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tommie Childress of Cornersville; six 
step-children; five brothers, George Childress of Cornersville, Andrew Childress 
of Columbia, Jimmy, J. W. and Harry Childress, all of Pulaski; three sisters, 
Lucille Tidwell and Florenia Childress, both of Ohio, Edna Stanford of Columbia; 
17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
CHOATE, Nelle Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Giles County Nelle Birdsong Choate, 83, of Port St. Joe, Florida, died on 
Sunday, April 10, 1983 at Gulf Pines Hospital in Port St. Joe.
Graveside services were conducted by the Reverends Bill Starnes and Paul Allen 
at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 at Maplewood Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
A retired English teacher of language arts for over 42 years. Mrs. Choate was 
the daughter of the late Dr. Wallace and Anna McCormick Birdsong. Her husband, 
Albert E. Choate of Port St. Joe, FL, survives.
She received her A.A. from Martin College, her A.B. from the University of 
Tennessee, and her M. A. degree from Vanderbilt University. She continued to 
enrich the lives of school children well after her legal retirement with 
participation in many extracurricular activities. For three consecutive years 
she was named a Florida Star Teacher.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by, one brother, Dr. Gordon Birdsong 
of Virginia and several nieces and nephews.
CHOATE, Roy D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Mr. Roy D. Choate, 84, of 109 South Third Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, 
January 21, 1984, at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, 
January 23 at 1:30 p. m. in the Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverends Jacob 
Gardner and Ray McDonald officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Choate was a member of the Trinity United 
Methodist Church and was retired as Bridge Foreman for the Giles County Highway 
Department. He was the son of the late John Rufus and Maggie McMasters Choate. 
He was married to Mrs. Myrtle Houston Choate of Pulaski, she survives. he had 
one brother, Albert E. Choate of Pulaski, who also survive. Bennett May was in 
charge of arrangements.
CHRISTOPHER, Mazie Williams OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jul 1985
Mrs. Mazie Christopher, 82, of Route Three, Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 16, 
1985, at her residence. A native of Giles County, she was married to the late 
Floyd Christopher.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bro. Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ernestine Johnson of Pulaski; four 
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three 
sisters, Mrs. Lucy Burch of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Deborah Morris of Cullman, Ala., 
Mrs. Mary Jo Harrison of Madison, Ala; and one brother, James Williams of Winter 
Haven, Fla.
CHRISTOPHER, Royce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1983
Mr. Royce Christopher, age 81, of Route 1, Goodsprings (Minor Hill Community) 
died Tuesday morning, December 27, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital, after a 
lengthy illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, at 1 p.m. in the Bennett 
May Chapel with Brother Danny Pettus officiating. Burial will be in the Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Christopher was the son of the late Zanda and Sara 
Porter Christopher. He was a retired farmer.
The only survivor is his wife, Mrs. Clarine Christopher of Goodsprings (Minor 
Hill Community). Bennett May was in charge of the arrangements.
CHRISTOPHER, William Bayless OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
William Bayless Christopher, 78, of Prospect, died Monday, Aug. 31, 1987, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Christopher was the son of the late John A. and 
Sarah K. Porter Christopher.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Poole Christopher of Pulaski; one son, Billy 
Wayne Christopher of Texas; two daughters, Freda Bee of Pulaski, Sara McMasters 
of Prospect; two brothers, Hayden Christopher of New York, Orel Christopher of 
Nashville; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
CHRISTY, James Herbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mr. James Herbert Christy, 70, of Lynnville, died Monday, July 13, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 14, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dale Myers officiating. Burial was in Elisha White Cemetery.
A native of Dickson County, Mr. Christy was the son of the late Jim John and 
Maggie Walden Christy. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara June Alexander Christy of Lynnville; one 
son, Herbert Lynn Christy of Pulaski; seven daughters, Treva Brymer of Pulaski, 
Darlene Roberts of Lynnville, Mary Sowell, Libby Brown and Betty Olivant, all of 
Nashville, Sue Wilson of Dickson, Joan Christy of Madison; one brother, J. D. 
Christy of Dickson; 34 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
CHUMBLEY, Lola Elise Hester Attkisson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Elise Hester Attkisson Chumbley, who died Sunday, 
February 8 were conducted Monday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia.
G. C. Fox, minister of the Church of Christ officiated. Burial followed in 
Arlington Cemetery.
Mrs. Chumbley died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville following a short 
illness.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Hester and 
Jessie Mae White Hester Sneed. She was the wife of J. C. Chumbley, who survives.
A long-time resident of Maury County, Mrs. Chumbley was a member of the Fairview 
Church of Christ.
Survivors in addition to her husband include a daughter, Miss Dian Attkisson, 
Detroit, Mich.; a son, Jimmy Attkisson, Columbia; a brother, Joe Hester, 
Columbia; a step-father, M. L. Sneed, Pulaski; a step-daughter, Miss Rehenus 
Chumbley, Lewisburg; four step-sons, Ronnie and J. C. Chumbley, both of 
Murfreesboro, Kenneth Chumbley, Pulaski, Keith Chumbley, Lewisburg; a 
step-sister, Mrs. Gladys Hayes, Ft. Myers, Fla.; a step-brother, Delmas Sneed, 
Pulaski and two grandchildren.
CHUNN, Evelyn Blackburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1988
Evelyn B. Chunn, 59, of Columbia, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, 
Sept. 11, at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial was in Rose 
Hill.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thomas H. (Gail) Brown of Franklin, Mrs. 
Richard (Roxanne) Jewel of Lexington, Ky.; two sons, Andy Chunn of Pulaski, Toby 
Chunn of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Loyd Odom of Columbia, Mrs. Lois Hammond of 
Gulfport, Miss.; one brother, J. Aubry Blackburn of Georgia; three 
grandchildren.
CIBOROWSKI, Susan Kay OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Sep 1983
Susan Kay Ciborowski, 25, died Monday, Sept. 19, in a Nashville hospital. 
Services were Tuesday, Sept. 20, in St. Henry's Catholic Church in Nashville. 
Burial was also in Nashville.
She was the daughter of the former Corinne Burns of Giles County.
Local survivors included her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Burns 
of
Bodenham.
CLARK, Amos Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mr. Amos Clark, Jr., 70, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Clark was the son of the late Lillian Fox and Amos 
Clark, Sr. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Ward Clark of Pulaski; one son, Terry Clark 
of Minor Hill; two step-daughters, Barbara Fry and Donna Faye Ward, both of 
Pulaski; two step-sons, Jerry and Ray Ward, both o f Pulaski; one grandchild; 
two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hankins and Miss Elise Clark, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Leslie Clark of Cornersville; Rivers Clark of Lynnville.
CLARK, Archie D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Mar 1987
Mr. Archie D. Clark, 59, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 24, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
Mr. Clark was a native of Tennessee and an employee of Pulaski Rubber Company.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clark of Cornersville; his 
wife, Lois Solomon Clark of Pulaski; two sons, Danny and Ricky Clark of Pulaski; 
four daughters, Chris Malone, Kathy Hood and Elene Johnson, all of Pulaski; 
Robin Pickett of Minor Hill; four brothers, Charles Clark of Franklin, Luther 
and Tommy Clark, both of Cornersville, Bobby Clark of Beech Hill; two sisters, 
Annie Margaret and Martha Clark, both of Cornersville; eight grandchildren.
CLARK, Arnera Erwin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1982
Mrs. Arnera Erwin Clark, 83, of 120 Ingram St., Pulaski, died on Saturday, March 
27, 1982 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. McCullough and Frank Rouse at 2:00 
p.m. on Monday, March 29 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County she was the daughter of the late Wyatt and Leona Loyd 
Erwin and the wife of the late J. F. Clark
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Virgie Sue Sumners of Pulaski and several 
nieces and nephews.
CLARK, Glen Yowell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mr. Glen Yowell Clark, 60, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 21, 1986, at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 
at Diana Cemetery with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Clark was the son of the late James R. and Elizabeth 
Yowell Clark and was married to the late Margie Barnes Clark. He was a farmer 
and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one son, David Roscoe Clark of Texas; one daughter, Glenda Sue 
Wright of Lawrenceburg; three brothers, Ernest and Andrew Clark, both of Diana, 
Wilson Clark of Lewisburg; four grandchildren.
CLARK, Hallie Marie Bills OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mrs. Hallie Marie Bills Clark died Thursday, May 8, 1986, at her residence in 
Hamtramck, Mich. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Queen 
Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in Everbright 
Cemetery at Buford Station.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late William and 
Ellen Fitzpatrick Bills.
Survivors include her husband, J. Vance Clark of Hamtramck, Mich.; one brother, 
George Bills of Nashville; one half-brother, O'Neal Gordon of Columbia; one 
foster son, Charles Young of Detroit, Mich.; several nieces and nephews.
CLARK, Jean Eagin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1983
Mrs. Jean Eagin Clark, age 64, of Route 1, Dellrose, Tennessee, died August 25, 
1983, in the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 
27, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Edd Burrow officiating. 
Burial was in Riverview Cemetery.
Mrs. Clark was a native of Lincoln County. She was married to the late Jack 
Clark and was the daughter of the late James O. and Jesse Furguson Eagin.
Survivors include, Several cousins, nieces and nephews.
CLARK, Joseph Paul OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1983
Mr. Joseph Paul Clark, age 56, of Lincoln County, died August 9, 1983, in 
Lincoln County.
Graveside services were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 13 at Diana Cemetery 
with Larry Gillespie officiating.
Mr. Clark was a native of Giles County and a veteran of the Korean War. He was 
also a farmer. Mr. Clark was the son of the late James R. and Elizabeth Yowell 
Clark.
Survivors include four brothers, Woodrow Wilson Clark of Lewisburg, Yowell 
Clark, Ernest Clark, Andrew Clark, all of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
CLARK, Mary Ed Hardy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mrs. Mary Ed (Pete) Clark, 72, of Pulaski, died Monday, May 12, 1986, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Clark was the daughter of the late Ed and Sallie 
Humphrey Hardy and was married to the late John M. Clark.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Revis Brown of Pulaski; one niece, Mrs. James 
H. Sparks of Nashville.
CLARK, Paul Foster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Paul Foster Clark, age 59 died at his residence on Minor Hill Road Thursday, 
April 16, 1981 following a short illness of cancer.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. Clarence Stewart officiated. Burial took place 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Clark was the so of the late Ernest Clark and late 
Mary Foster Clark of Pulaski. His wife is Mrs. Ruby Gordon Clark.
Mr. Clark was a member of First United Methodist Church, a life member of VFW 
Post 4577, American Legion Post 60 and The Elks Lodge. He was employed by 
Interstate Construction Company as a heavy equipmen operator.
Survivors besides his wife, Mrs. Ruby Gordon Clark, Pulaski, include one son, 
James R. Gordon, Lavergne; one sister, Margaret Clark, Palm Bay, Fla.; one 
brother, Sammy Clark, Cornersville; two grandchildren; one nephew and 4 nieces.
CLARK, Rachel Ann OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Apr 1984
Miss Rachel Ann Clark, age 58, of 518 Elm Street, Pulaski, died April 9, 1984, 
at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 10, at 
2 p.m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was 
in Diana Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Miss Clark was the daughter of the late Roy A. and Hester 
Clark.
Survivors include one brother, R. A. Clark of Pulaski; and two sisters, Mary 
Alice Story of Pulaski and Jean Wolaver of Diana.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CLARK, Robert Hugh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1980
Funeral services for Robert Hugh Clark, 78, of Goodspring, who died Tuesday, 
November 11, 1980, at his residence, will be conducted Saturday at 10:00 a. m. 
at Lay's Funeral Home in Ethridge with burial in Westside Cemetery in Giles 
County. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton will officiate.
Mr. Clark was a Giles County native. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Esther L. 
Clark; four sons, Robert James Clark, Sparta, Mich., John Robert Clark, 
Goodspring, Albert Leo Clark and Edward Clark, Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Betty Jean Coffman, Phoenix and Miss Annie Belle Clark, Goodspring; a 
step-son, James Walter Hickman, Pulaski; five step-daughters, Mrs. Marilyn 
Dickey and Mrs. Glenda Hall, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Patsy Pratt, Summertown, Mrs. 
Peggy Attkisson and Mrs. Dorothy Dickey, Ethridge, 29 grandchildren and 14 great 
grandchildren.
CLARK, Terri Lynn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Nov 1986
Miss Terri Lynn Clark, 25, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1986. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bryan 
Cutshall officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery. Miss Clark was a native of 
Giles County.
Survivors include her father, Terry Roscoe Clark of Pulaski; her mother, 
Margaret Louise Fralix Ray of Auburndale, Fla.; one brother, Roger W. Clark of 
Lester, Ala.; one half-brother, Randy Ray of Florida; one half-sister, Tracy Ray 
of Florida; two grandmothers, Mildred Clark of Pulaski; Sadie Fralix of 
Lewisburg; grandfather, Earl Fralix of Shelbyville.
CLARK, Tom Rye (Tobo) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1983
Mr. Tom Rye (Tobo) Clark, age 68, of 526 South Rhodes Street, Pulaski, died 
October 6, 1983, at the Parkview Hospital in Nashville following a short 
illness.
Funeral services were held at the Carr and Erwin Chapel Saturday, October 8th at 
2:30 p.m. with William Moss officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Clark was retired from the Stanley Tool Company. 
He married to Mrs. Larestine Russell Clark of Pulaski and was the son of the 
late Pete and Jessie Cardin Clark.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one son, Toby Clark of Pulaski; three 
brothers, Harold and Allie Clark, both of California, Kelley Clark of Nashville; 
five sisters, Aline Turner of Texas, Carol Bethel, Claudie Martin, Virginia 
Hardiman, all of Pulaski, Georgia Sandlin of Leoma, and two grandchildren.
CLAUD, Vernon Lindsey OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jun 1966
Vernon Lindsey Claud, 62, of 645 S. Third Street, Pulaski, TN, died June 18 in 
an automobile accident in Nashville, TN.
Funeral services were held June 20 at 10:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Bennett-May in charge. Burial was at Prospect Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Brown 
officiating.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Claud was the son of the late Lindsey Claud and Mrs. 
Ruth Claud Morgan and the husband of Almeda Claud.
Survivors include his wife, Almeda Claud; five son, Larry Claud, Dave Robinson, 
Kenneth Robinson, Randy Troope and Bill Troope; eight grandchildren; his mother, 
Ruth Claud Morgan; four sisters, Allie Mae Tate, Erma Holt, Mildred Rochelle and 
Laverne Henderson; four brothers, Dan Claud, Harold T. Claud, Tip Claud and 
Smitty Claud.
CLAUDE, Haywood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Mar 1980
Haywood Claude, 78, a Giles County native, died Monday, February 25 in 
Rutherford County Hospital, with funeral services being held Thursday morning at 
11:30 o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. 
J. Dallas Bass was the officiant.
Mr. Claude, a retired farmer, was the son of the late Lemice Burklin and Etta 
Jane Burge Claude.
The only immediate survivor is a sister, Mrs. Mae Bunyard of Wichita, Kan.
CLAYTON, Annie Witt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Miss Annie Witt Clayton, died Saturday, March 4, 1989. Funeral services were 
held Sunday at Roesch Patton Broadway Chapel in Nashville with Dr. Ewart G. 
Watts officiating. Graveside services were held Sunday at Lone Oak Cemetery, 
Lewisburg.
Survivors include her uncle Everett M. Clayton, Nashville and locally three 
cousins, Robert E. Lee and Clayton Lee of Pulaski and Carter Witt III, Waco.
CLEVELAND, Ivory OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Dec 1987
Mr. Ivory Cleveland, 87, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1987, at Oakwood Hall 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home with Robert Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Cleveland, a retired farmer, was a native of Austin, Texas, and had lived in 
Giles County for 72 years. His wife, the former Mrs. Willie Mae Brame Scott, 
died July 31, 1987. He was a deacon of St. Elizabeth Primitive Baptist Church at 
Elkton and was a member of the Giles County Deacon's Union.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Mrs. Juanita Jones of Nashville; a step-son, 
Tommy L. Scott of Nashville; two half-brothers, Floyd and Leroy Cleveland, both 
of Austin, Texas; one step-granddaughter and six great-grandchildren.
CLEVELAND, Sadie Deason OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Apr 1981
Sadie Deason Cleveland, 74 of Route 2, Pulaski, died Tuesday April 13 at Giles 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mack Pinkelton, Baptist minister, at 
1:00 p. m. on Thursday, April 15 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Church of Christ, Mrs. Cleveland 
was the wife of the late Foster Cleveland.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James Maultsby of Pulaski; two sons, 
Harold Cleveland of Pulaski and Morris Cleveland of Ogden, Utah; three sisters, 
Mrs. Louise Higgins of Pulaski, Mrs. Aulene Wright of Nashville, and Mrs. Clara 
Cline of Winter Haven, FL; one brother, Robert Allen Deason of the Wales 
community; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
CLEVELAND, Willie Mae Brame OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Aug 1987
Mrs. Willie Mae Cleveland, 74, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 31, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 3, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with Eugene Lewis officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Bedford County, Mrs. Cleveland was the daughter of the late Willie 
and Mary Burdette Brame.
Survivors include her husband, Deacon Ivory Cleveland; one son, Tommy L. Scott 
of Nashville; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Scott of Nashville; granddaughter, 
Cynthia Smith of Nashville; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Annie Bell 
Smith of Pennington, S.C., Mattie L. Johnson of Normandy, Reba Bechanaon of 
Wartrace; several nieces and nephews.
CLIFTON, Carrie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jul 1982
Miss Carrie Clifton, 99, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, TN, died on Monday, July 19, 
1982, at Scott Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services conducted by the Reverends Archie and Gene Waldrum at 3:00 p. 
m. on Wednesday, July 21 at North Funeral Home. Burial followed in Greenwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Greenwood Church of Christ, Miss 
Clifton was a retired school teacher of the Giles and Lawrence County School 
system. She was the daughter of the late Jasper C. and Theodora Beeler Clifton.
She is survived by six nephews, William Neal and James Braly, Lytle and Hume 
Logue, all of Lawrenceburg, James West Clifton f Nashville and Hartwell B. Logue 
of Amarillo, Texas; and four nieces, Mrs. Lois Holt and Mrs. Modena Green, both 
of Pulaski, and Mrs. Margie Woodruff and Mrs. Mildred Jones, both of Leoma.
CLIFTON, Charlie Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1984
Charlie Earl Clifton, 67, died on Tuesday, October 16, 1984, at his Pulaski 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Claude Clifton. 
He was a Methodist and a retired employee of Richland Oil Company.
Funeral services were to be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at Bennett 
May Chapel, Paul McKinney officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Clifton, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Joyce Birdsong, Pulaski, and Mrs. Sandra Walters, Lawrenceburg; his mother, Mrs. 
Mattie Clifton, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Dorris Stafford and Mrs. Gladys 
Grant, Pulaski, and Mrs. Marjorie Tatum, Texarkana, Texas; four brothers, Claude 
Clifton, Jr., Spring Hill, Tennessee, C. E. Clifton, Thompson Station, 
Tennessee, Edward Clifton, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, and Villaro Clifton, 
Nashville; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
CLIFTON, Clennie E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mrs. Clennie E. Clifton, 90, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Oct. 8, 1989, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, 
Oct. 11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dr. David Miller officiating. Burial will 
be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Clifton was married to the late John M. Clifton. 
Survivors include one son, Owen C. Follis of Brentwood; one granddaughter, 
Barbara F. Shoemake of Nashville; one great-granddaughter, Shannon C. Shoemake 
of Nashville; three brothers, Campbell Rosson of Taft, Tenn., Robert Rosson of 
El Paso, Texas, Wiley Rosson of Philadelphia, Penn.
CLIFTON, Delma OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jul 1982
Delma Clifton, 53, of Lawrenceburg, died on Thursday, July 8, 1982 at Crockett 
General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, July 11 at 
Freemon-Pettus Funeral Chapel in Lawrenceburg. Burial followed in Houser 
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Newton Clifton of Lawrenceburg; two 
daughters, Renee Steadman and Lynn Clifton, both of Lawrenceburg; 3 sisters, 
Vestal Pierce of Minor Hill, Dorothy Fowler of Lawrenceburg and Annie Lee Kelly 
of Dearborne, Michigan; 2 brothers, James Clifton of Lawrenceburg and Russell 
Clifton of Michigan; and two grandchildren.
CLIFTON, Herman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
Herman Clifton, 73, of the Weakley Creek Community in Ethridge, died Friday, 
March 19, 1982 in Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 21 at the North Funeral 
Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Ona Grace Clifton of Ethridge. Additional survivors 
include one brother, Bill Clifton, of Pulaski; one niece and one nephew.
CLIFTON, Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Mar 1987
Mr. Luther Clifton, 81, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 2, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with David East officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Clifton was the son of the late William and Elsie 
Parson Clifton. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was a retired car 
salesman.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Johnson Clifton of Pulaski; one son, M. L. 
Clifton of Nashville; three daughters, Mrs. Christine Mastrobattista of New 
Jersey, Mary Aline Standley of Las Vegas, Nev.; Ima Willie of Nashville; one 
brother, Odell Clifton of Thompson Station, Tenn.; two sisters, Everine Holder 
of Mt. Pleasant, Eloise Stiltner of Michigan; 13 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
CLIFTON, Margaret Jackie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1983
Margaret Jackie Clifton, 41, of Leoma, died Tuesday, April 27, 1983.
Survivors include her mother, Frances Phillips of Lawrenceburg; her husband, 
Virgle Clifton of Leoma; two daughters, Lavern Williams of Ethridge and Frances 
Clifton of Lawrenceburg; four brothers, John Hayes of Germany, Jimmy Hayes of 
Pulaski, William Hayes of Lawrenceburg, and Bobby Hayes of Holton, Kas.; one 
sister, Wilma Hayes of Lawrenceburg, and three grandchildren.
CLIFTON, Martha Alice Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1986
Mrs. Martha Alice Clifton, 69, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 31, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 
April 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Andy Brown and Glenn Colley officiating. 
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. A native of Giles County, Mrs. Clifton was the 
daughter of the late Earl Callaway and Margaret Neal Reed.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Clifton of Pulaski; one son, Edd Clifton of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Alma Reed Parker and Nadine Brown, both of Pulaski; one 
granddaughter, Sharon Elaine Kurdron of Florida.
CLIFTON, Mattie Dee Mangrum OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Mar 1987
Mrs. Mattie Dee Clifton, 90, of Pulaski, died Friday, March 13, 1987, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 15, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Marshall Moss and Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Clifton was the daughter of the late Bill and Anna 
Stewart Mangrum and was married to the late Claude Clifton.
Survivors include four sons, C. E. and Villard Clifton, both of Nashville, 
Claude Clifton, Jr. of Franklin, James Edward Clifton of Mt. Pleasant; three 
daughters, Gladys Grant and Doris Stafford, both of Pulaski, Marjorie Tatum of 
Texas; 29 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and four 
great-great-grandchildren.
CLIFTON, Mary Ethel Williamson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mrs. Mary Ethel Clifton, 71, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Greenwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Clifton was the daughter of the late James and 
Ethel Fauchett Williamson and was married to the late Robert Baxter Clifton.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Clifton of Pulaski, James E. Clifton of 
Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Margaret Hardiman of Pulaski; two brothers, 
Weldon Williamson of Ashland City, J. D. Williamson of Nashville; one 
half-sister, Mrs. Cherry Turrentine of Ashland City; seven grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren.
CLIFTON, Robert Baxter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1982
Robert Baxter Clifton, 69, of the Weakley Creek Community died on Monday, May 
10, 1982, at Crockett General Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John Elmer and Nora 
Kimbrough Clifton. He was a retired employee of Maremont Corporation.
Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Tuesday, May 11, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ethel Williamson Clifton, Weakley Creek 
Community; two sons, James E. Clifton of Nashville, and Charles Robert Clifton, 
Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hardiman, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Lois 
Holt, Giles County; one brother, Jim West Clifton, Nashville; seven 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
CLIFTON, R. L. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jul 1984
R. L. Clifton, 64, of the Brownlow Community at Campbellsville, died on 
Saturday, July 21, 1984, at Maury County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he 
was the son of the late William and Elsie Parsons Clifton. He was an employee of 
Maremont Gabriel.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, at Williams-Mt. 
Pleasant Funeral Home, with burial in Polk Memorial Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Colvett Clifton, Campbellsville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Smith (Charlotte) Hayes, Pulaski; two brothers, Luther Clifton, 
Pulaski, and Odell Clifton, Thompson Station; two sisters, Everine Holder, Mt. 
Pleasant, and Eloese Stiltner, Inkster, Michigan; one grandson and one 
great-grandson.
CLIFTON, William Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jan 1987
Mr. William Allen Clifton, 71, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Andy Brown and Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Greenwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Clifton was the son of the late Alonza T. and Kate 
Nix Clifton and was married to the late Martha Reed Clifton. He was a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include one son, Edd Clifton of Pulaski; one granddaughter, Sharon 
Kudron of Pulaski.
CLINARD, Bessie J. Collins OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Apr 1986
Mrs. Bessie J. Clinard, 79, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, April 14, 1986, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 
at North Funeral Home Chapel with Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Appleton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Clinard was the daughter of the late Willard 
Collins and Pearl Elizabeth Randall Jones and was married to the late Vernon 
Clinard.
Survivors include one son, Gaylon Clinard of Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren; 
three sisters, Mrs. Atlas Norwood of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Linnie Dawn Williams and 
Mrs. Opal Matthews, both of Auburndale, Fla.; one brother, Robert E. Jones of 
Minor Hill; several nieces and nephews.
CLINARD, Leo S. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Feb 1983
Mr. Leo S. Clinard, 72, Route 2, Athens, AL, died Monday, February 14, 1983, at 
his home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wed., Feb. 16, at McConnell 
Memorial Chapel, Athens, AL, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, Roland Lee 
officiating.
A former resident of Giles County, he was the son of the late Bob and Ruthie 
Clinard.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Clinard, Athens; his step-mother, Mrs. 
Nora Clinard, Athens; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Bub and Mrs. Ruby McDonald, 
both of Athens, and Mrs. Eva Malone, Lake Village, Ind.; two brothers, Osborn 
Clinard, Athens and Almond Clinard, Elkmont; three stepchildren; three 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
CLINARD, Noil Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Noil Dean Clinard, 51, of Indianapolis, Ind., who died 
Wednesday, July 22 in Veterans Hospital in that city, were held Friday at 10:00 
a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Alden Hendrix. Burial was in Lytle Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Clinard was the son of the late Frank and Zilpha 
Williams Clinard.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy O. Hinds Clinard; two brothers, Hestal 
Clinard, Elkmont, Ala. and Everett Clinard, Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Mazie 
LaRue Wray, Anderson, Ala., and Nadine Campbell, Cullman, Ala.
COBB, Ludie Leona Campbell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
Ludie Leona Cobb, 76, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, July 2, 1989, at Lawrenceburg 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday at North Funeral Home 
with Wayne Benson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Cobb was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Frank and 
Rebecca Smotherman Campbell. She was married to the late Herbert Cobb. She was a 
member of Coleman United Methodist Church and retired from Genesco.
Survivors include two sisters, Lila Mae Keeter, Ethridge and Velma Stafford, 
Pulaski; two brothers, Lonas Campbell, Pulaski and Odus Campbell, Goodspring; 
and several nieces and nephews.
COBLE, Eleanor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Aug 1982
Mrs. Eleanor Coble, 94, of Route 1, Ardmore, died on Wednesday, August 4, 1982, 
at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Elam and Eleanor 
Davis Morrell Stevenson and the wife of the late O. O. Coble.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, August 7, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Florine C. Coppage, Arlington, Virginia.
COBLE, John Hamlin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
John Hamlin Coble, 72, Minor Hill, died from injuries sustained Thursday in an 
accident near Fall River Road in the Anthony Hill Community. His wife, Mary, a 
passenger in the automobile, is listed in fair condition at Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services for Mr. Coble were held Sunday at Bennett May Chapel with J. T. 
Word
and Bill Smith officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, he was married to Mary Elizabeth McCluskey Coble.
Other survivors include three step-sons, Robert Larry, Dale and R. F. McCluskey, 
all of Anderson, Ala.; one brother, Howard Coble, Chapel Hill; several nieces 
and nephews.
COBLE, Mary Helen Harwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1989
Mrs. Mary Helen Harwell Coble, 77, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 7, 1989, in 
Antioch. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Coble was the daughter of the late Walter and 
Josephine Burch Harwell and was married to the late Woodrow Coble.
Survivors include three sons, Walter Mylan Coble of Columbia, Ray Coble of 
Huntsville, Ala., Alton Coble of Pulaski; two daughters, Nancy Owens of Pulaski, 
Peggy Clifton of Nashville; two brothers, Herbert and Robert Harwell, both of 
Pulaski; four sisters, Myrtice Harris, Angie Pittard and Margaret Harwell, all 
of Pulaski, Georgia Luna of Boonshill; 16 grandchildren, and 11 
great-grandchilden.
COBLE, Sara Elizabeth Connell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Coble, age 69, of 904 Brenda Drive, Pulaski, died November 
15, 1983, at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held in Cool Springs 
Church of Christ Thursday, November 17, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Charles Gibbons 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs.Coble was a member of the Church of Christ and was 
a housewife. She was married to John H. Coble of Pulaski and was the daughter of 
the late William T. and Effie Overstreet Connell.
Survivors, other than her husband, include two sisters, Mrs. Iva Sisk of Pulaski 
and Mrs. Virgie Ashton of Lynnville; and several nieces and nephews.
COCKE, Sarah McCormick OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Mrs. Sarah McCormick Cocke, 91, of Louisville, Ky., died March 15 in that city. 
Graveside service was held at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday March 18 in Maplewood 
Cemetery by the Rev. William H. Moss.
A native Tennessean, Mrs. Cocke was born August 9, 1889, the daughter of the 
late Benjamin McCormick and the late Jennie Woods McCormick. Her husband was the 
late Augustus T. Cocke.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Cocke Claiborne, Missouri City, 
Tex., and Mrs. Sarah Cocke Smith, Prospect, Ky.; two grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
COFFEY, Clyde (C. L.) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1983
Clyde (C. L.) Coffey of 517 Culpepper Street, Pulaski died July 10, 1983 at the 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 13, at the Watson Tabernacle 
Primitive Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Hardemon officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Coffey was a member of the Watson Tabernacle Primitive Baptist Church where 
he served as deacon. He was employed by Stanley Tool Company. He was married to 
the late Etha Apple Coffey.
Survivors include: one sister, Mrs. Louise English of Campbellsville; seven 
brothers, Floyd Coffey and Jack Coffey of Columbia, Fred Coffey, Flenoy Coffey 
and Frank Coffey of Pulaski, English Coffey of Louisville, Kentucky and Robert 
Coffey of Indianapolis, Indiana; 26 nephews, 15 nieces, several great nieces and 
great nephews; five step-children, Mrs. Mary W. Reed, Lawrenceburg, Miss Brenda 
White, Miss Angela White, Roy A. White and Cornelius White, all of Pulaski; 
three step-children; seven sisters-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Coffey, Mrs. Metrice 
Coffey, Mrs. Pearline Starks, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Sarah Coffey, Columbia, Mrs. 
Malinda Coffey, Indianapolis, Mrs. Audrey Grigsby, Houston, Texas and Mrs. Otha 
Ford of Oxford, Mississippi; four brothers-in-law, Eddie Appleton, Nashville, 
William Appleton, Pulaski, Joe D. Appleton and Clifford Appleton, Prospect; and 
one aunt, Mrs. Lola Coffey, Franklin, Tennessee. Arrangements were made by Queen 
Ann Funeral Home.
COFFEY, Etha Mae White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1983
Mrs. Etha Mae White Coffey of 517 Culpepper Street, Pulaski, died July 9, 1983, 
at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. at the Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was in 
Leggtown Cemetery at Leggtown, Alabama.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mrs. Coffey was a school bus driver for 
the Giles County Board of Education. She was a member of the Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church. She was married to Clyde (C.L.) Coffey and was the 
daughter of the late Edgar and Lula Bell McDonald Appleton.
Survivors include her children: Mrs. Mary W. Reed of Lawrenceburg, Miss Brenda 
White, Miss Angela White, Roy A. White and Cornelius White, all of Pulaski; two 
grandsons, Jamaal and Rodrico; one granddaughter, Tasshima Renee; three sisters, 
Mrs. Pearline Starks of Pulaski, Mrs. Audrey Grigsby of Houston, Texas, Mrs. 
Otha Ford of Oxford, Mississippi; four brothers, Joe D. Appleton, Clifford 
Appleton of Prospect, Eddie Appleton of Nashville and William Appleton of 
Pulaski; one aunt, Mrs. Ora Horton, Athens, Alabama; son-in-law, Howard Reed; 
several nieces and nephews; four sisters-in-law, and eight brothers-in-law. 
Arrangements were made by Queen Ann Funeral Home.
COFFMAN, Myrtle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jan 1980
Mrs. Myrtle Coffman, 76, a resident of Limestone County Nursing Home, Athens, 
Ala., died Wednesday, December 19 in Limestone County Hospital in that city. 
Funeral services were conducted Frdiay at 2:00 p. m. at Rainey's Funeral Home, 
Ardmore, with burial in Gatlin Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Carroll and the Rev. Lynn 
Marshall were officiants.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Coffman was the daughter of the late 
Cage and Fannie Bolin and was married to the late Ed Coffman. She was a member 
of Emanuel Baptist Church, Athens.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Leonard King and Mrs. James Edwards, 
Pulaski; three sons, Wesley Coffman and Kenneth Coffman, Ardmore, Tenn. and 
Glenn Coffman, Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Della Downs, Athens and Mrs. 
Willie Trible, Pontiac, Mich.; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews.
COGGIN, George Richard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
George Richard Coggin, 79, died Wednesday, July 26, 1989 at his home in McBurg. 
Funeral services were held July 28 at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville with 
George Wachter officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Conner and Lillian Hardison 
Coggin. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Storey Coggin, McBurg; two sisters, 
Louise Whitworth, Pulaski, Ruth Poole, Nashville; two brothers, Thurman and Fred 
Coggin, both of Pulaski.
COGGIN, John Reavis Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1988
John Reavis Coggin, Jr., 72, died Friday, Dec. 9, 1988 at Veterans Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 11 at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd 
Chapel with Hollis Hunt and J. L. Perry officiating. Burial was in Lone Oak 
Cemetery in Lewisburg.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Coggins was the son of the late John Reavis and 
Grace Woosley Coggins, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Coggins, Lewisburg; one son, William R. 
Coggins, Pulaski and two granddaughters.
COGGIN, John Thurman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1989
John Thurman Coggin, 72, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Charles H. Poole and Peter Furnier officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Coggin was the son of the late Conner and Lillian 
Hardison Coggin. He was a retired merchant from Frito-Lay, where he was employed 
for 20 years. He was a member of the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church for 40 
years and a recent member of the St. Andrew Memorial Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae Mitchell Coggin of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Faye Coggin McNeese of Pulaski; one grandson, William Todd McNeese of Pulaski; 
one brother, Fred Coggin of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Charles H. Poole of 
Goodlettsville and Mrs. Robert Whitworth of Pulaski.
COGGIN, Lula Ann Corlew OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Aug 1985
Mrs. Lula Ann Coggin, 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late 
Charles Henry and Nancy Batson Corlew and was married to the late Clyde E. 
Coggin.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Felix Snell and Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Ann Bush of Clarksville; one son, 
Charles E. Coggin of Elkmont, Ala.; and four grandchildren.
COGGIN, Robert Conner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Aug 1982
Robert Conner Coggin, 67, of the Diana Community, died on Sunday, August 1, 
1982, at Lewisburg Community Hospital.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Conner and Lillian Hardison 
Coggin. He was a retired employee of Lewisburg Casting Company.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, August 3, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Bradshaw Cemetery, Steve Nave officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Redd Coggin, Diana; a son, Darrell 
Coggin, and a daughter, Mrs. Delores Folsom, both of Diana; three brothers, 
George Coggin, McBurg, Thurman Coggin and Fred Coggin, Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Robert Whitworth, Cornersville, and Mrs. Harold Poole, Nashville; and three 
grandchildren.
COGGIN, Sam Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Mr. Sam Brown Coggin, 84, of Pulaski, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Coggin was the son of the late I. B. and Era 
Harwell Coggin. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Bell Coggin of Pulaski; two brothers, Slater 
and Fagan Coggin, both of Pulaski; two step-brothers, Holt Hindman of Pulaski, 
Cordell Hindman of Indiana; two sisters, Katie Baker of Fayetteville, Emma 
Hemphill of Indiana.
COGGIN, Slater OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Slater Coggin, 88, died Monday, May 1, 1989 at St. Thomas Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, May 3 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with L. E Wright 
and Gerald Coggin officiating. Burial was in Boonshill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Isaac and Era Harwell 
Coggin. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Coble Coggin, Frankewing; three 
sons, Harold Coggin, Brentwood, Bobby Coggin, Frankewing, Glenn Coble Coggin, 
Thompson Station; two daughters, Lynn Era Pinnix, Red Oak, Judy Mitchell, 
Pulaski; one brother, Fagan Coggin, Bodenham; two step-brothers, Holt Hindman, 
Bodenham, Cordell Hindman, Indiana; one sister, Katie Baker, Fayetteville; 
half-sister, Emma Hemphill, Indiana; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.
COHEN, Esther Schwartz OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1986
Mrs. Esther Schwartz Cohen, 87, of Nashville, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1986, in 
that city. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at KKSI Cemetery in 
Nashville. Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home in Nashville was in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include one son, Leon Staruss of Nashville; one sister, Dora Goldstein 
of Nashville; one brother, Manuel Schwartz of Nashville; two grandchildren; two 
step-sons, Joe Cohen of Pulaski, David Cohen of Tempe, Ariz.
COHEN, Mary Terrell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Mar 1986
Mrs. Mary T. Cohen, 79, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1986, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 1986, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Jess Love officiating. Burial was in the Temple 
Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Cohen was the daughter of the late Arthur and Tennie 
Hollaway Terrell.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Louise Reasonover and Mrs. Zana Woodrow, 
both of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
COHEN, Soloman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Graveside services were held Monday, January 28 at the Temple Cemetery in 
Nashville for Soloman Cohen, executive of M. Cohen and Sons, Wholesale Grocers 
of Pulaski. The service was conducted by Rabbi Randall Faulk.
Cohen, 75, the son of the late Meyer and Rachel Lightman Cohen, died Sunday, 
January 27 at Giles County Hospital following a heart attack.
He was born June 12, 1904, in Giles County and received his education at Massey 
Military Academy in Pulaski. He was a member of the Shriners Club and the 
Masons.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Terrell Cohen of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Adolph Jacobs of Nashville and one brother, Harry Cohen of Pulaski.
COKINOS, Johanna OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Johanna Cokinos, 72, of Route 1, Lynnville were held 
at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday March 18, 1981 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Father George Mathis conducted the services.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cokinos was born July 9, 1908, the daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Long. She died Monday, March 16 in Merihil Nursing 
Home in Lewisburg.
There are no immediate survivors.
COLE, Clifton L. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Aug 1984
Clifton L. "Dick" Cole, 67, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, August 1, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Herman and 
Lila Mae Harper Cole. He was a retired employee of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of 
Pulaski. He was a member of East Hill Church of Christ and a former member of 
Pulaski Lions Club and Pulaski Civil Defense.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 3, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Glenn Colley officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Russell Cole, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Connie Johnston, Green Hill, Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Dunnavant, Elkton, 
and Mrs. Roy Remwick, Ardmore, Tennessee; two brothers, George B. Cole, 
Murfreesboro, and Robert H. Cole, Jr., New Orleans; and two grandchildren.
COLE, Eura Mae Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1983
Mrs. Eura Mae Howard Cole, age 76, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, died June 
22, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cole was a member of the Methodist Church. She 
was a retired teacher of the Giles and Lawrence County Schools.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
with the Reverend Jack Wolf officiating. Burial was in the Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Cole was the daughter of the late Edd and Louise Smith Howard.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Cole Brewer of Winston Salem; one 
grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Allene Jones of Knoxville.
COLE, Fannie Elizabeth Faulkner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Cole, 88, of Nashville, died Monday, April 1, 1985, in a 
Nashville Nursing facility.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Elizabeth 
Rochelle Faulkner and was married to the late James Anderson Cole. Mrs. Cole was 
a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Rev. Clarence Stewart officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Green of Nashville; one sister, 
Mrs. L. C. Autry of Columbia; and two grandchildren.
COLE, Jewel Fox OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Aug 1984
Jewel Fox Cole, 76, of Pulaski, died Saturday, August 11, 1984, at Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia. A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Cole was the daughter of 
the late Carl and Ethel Whitsett Fox. She was married to the late James Leonard 
Cole. Mrs. Cole was a retired Giles County school teacher.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel Monday, August 13, at 2 
p.m., Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Evelyn Cole Kell of Brownwood, Texas; five 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
COLE, Maggie Lucille Scruggs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1986
Mrs. Maggie Lucille Cole, 81, died Wednesday, April 23, 1986 at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. at 
Bennett May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Will and Delia Cole Scruggs and was married to 
the late Charles Mann Cole.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Viva Wilburn of Pulaski; two sister, Mrs. 
Clara Barnett, Hanceville, Ala., Mrs. Marguerite Scott, Lakeland, Fla.; one 
granddaughter, Miss Connie Wilburn of Huntsville; several nieces and nephews.
COLE, Otha Octavia Norwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1985
Mrs. Otha Octavia Cole, 84, of Anderson, Alabama, died Thursday, July 18, 1985, 
at
Glenwood Nursing Home in Florence, Alabama.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Ernest and Ida 
Elizabeth Malone Norwood and was married to Onis Murel Cole.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Noblit Cemetery near Minor Hill. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lila H. Rhodes of Smithfield, 
Pennsylvania, Mrs. Willa Sharp of Killen, Alabama; one son, Edwin Cole of 
Anderson, Alabama; and nine grandchildren.
COLEMAN, Addie B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Apr 1983
Mrs. Addie B. Coleman, 73, Pulaski, died Monday, April 11, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at First 
Baptist Church on West Shoal Street with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, John Coleman, Pulaski; five daughters, Mrs. 
Martha Peden, Mrs. Sara Hayes, Mrs. Lucy King and Mrs. Helen Hayes, all of 
Pulaski, and Mrs. Maggie Grigsby, Huntsville; five sons, John, James, Grady and 
Eugene Coleman, all of Pulaski and Brady Coleman, Parchman, Mississippi. Four 
Sisters, 38 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, also survive.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
COLEMAN, Alice J. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Dec 1983
Mrs. Alice J. Coleman, 87, died on Sunday, November 27, 1983, at her home in 
Pulaski. A native of Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Jared and Queen 
McClure Phillips and was the wife of the late Frank T. Coleman.
She was educated in the Giles County public schools and earned her Bachelor's 
degree in elementary education from Tennessee A & I State College. She taught 
for over 50 years in Giles County and was a member of the National and Giles 
County Retired Teachers Associations. She was associated with the Elk-Duck 
Rivers Community Association, was a charter member of the Pen Women Civic Club 
and was past president of Tennessee Federation of Women's Clubs. She also held 
membership in the Court of Calanthe, Tennessee Voter's Council, Giles County 
Chapter of NAACP, Giles Historical Society and Democratic Women's Club.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 1, at Campbell Chapel 
AME Church, Willie Lee Lester officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
COLEMAN, Roger OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 May 1983
Mr. Roger Coleman, 33, Elkmont, Alabama, died Thursday, May 19, 1983, in 
Pulaski. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at New Salem 
Missionary Baptist Church at Veto, Alabama, with burial in Payne Cemetery, Ollie 
McWilliams officiating.
An Alabama native, he is survived by his parents, Willie and Pearl Merriweather 
Coleman, Veto; two daughters, Sonya and Nicole Coleman, Prospect; three sisters, 
Lois Robinson, Huntsville, Alabama, Annie Sanders and Elaine Hicks, both of 
Dayton, Ohio; and five brothers, Willie Coleman, Pulaski, Charles Coleman, 
Athens, Alabama, and Samuel, Chester and Terry Coleman, all of Veto.
People's Funeral Home in Athens was in charge of arrangements.
COLLIER, Addie Danise Kimbrough OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jun 1989
Mrs. Addie Danise Collier, 74, formerly of Elkton, died Wednesday, June 14, 
1989, at East Ridge Humana Hospital in East Ridge, Tenn.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 17, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in John Lay Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Collier was the daughter of the late Bruce and 
Mamie Petty Kimbrough and was married to the late Frank Lincoln Collier.
Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Worley of Chattanooga, Linda Watson of 
Decatur, Ala.; four grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
COLLIER, Frank Lincoln OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 May 1982
Frank Lincoln Collier, 69, Elkton, died on Friday, May 14, 1982, at Giles County 
Hospital.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Tucker 
Collier. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, May 16, at Carr and Erwin with 
burial in John Lay Cemetery at Ethridge, Talmadge Clayton and James Hargrove 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Addie D. Kimbrough Collier, Elkton; two 
daughters, Mrs. Sandra Collier Worley, Chattanooga and Mrs. Linda Collier 
Watson, Decatur, Alabama; one brother, Hooper Collier, Ethridge; two sisters, 
Mrs. Elaine Baker, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Rebecca Harris, Cherokee, Alabama; and 
four grandchildren.
COLLIER, Marion Vester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Marion Vester Collier, 84, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, May 8, 1989, at Crockett 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday at North Funeral 
Home in Lawrenceburg with Melvin Orr officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County 
Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Collier was a native of Alabama and the son of the late John Mason and 
Margaret Woodham Collier. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church 
and a retired custodian.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Crowley Collier, Lawrenceburg; four sons, 
Johnny, Pulaski, Carl, Pomona, Calif., Lewis Canton, Ga., and Larry Collier of 
Summertown; three step-sons, Wallace Rutledge, Lawrenceburg, Douglas Rutledge, 
Huntington, Ind., and Dick Rutledge, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two step-daughters, 
Frances Dickey, Lynnville and Juanita Henson, Ethridge; one brother, Albert 
Collier, Maulden, Missouri; three sisters, Lillie Dodd, Haleyville, Ala.,; Otha 
Odneal, Pulaski and Audie Brewer, New Port Richey, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 16 
great-grandchildren; 17 step-grandchildren; and several 
step-great-grandchildren.
COLLINS, Clara Mary Wright OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Clara Mary Wright Collins, 86, Shelbyville, died Friday, March 31, 1989 at 
Bedford County Hospital in Shelbyville. Funeral services were held Sunday at 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Eugene Crawley officiating. Burial was in New 
Zion Cemetery.
Mrs. Collins was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Boyd David 
and Cora Alice Green Wright. She was the wife of the late Charlie Green.
Survivors include one son, Aubrey Collins, Pulaski; two step-sons, Richard 
Collins and Grady Collins, both of Pulaski; three daughters, Alice Dunnavant, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Wilson (Vera) Gregg, Rockvale, Tenn., ad Mrs. Albert (Florence) 
Reeves, Shelbyville; one step-daughter, Beulah Lanier, Pulaski; three brothers, 
Carter, Joe and Gerald Wright, all of Pulaski; one sisters, Lorene King, 
Lewisburg; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
COLLINS, Daniel Eli OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1987
Daniel Eli Collins, infant of Pulaski, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Maplewood Cemetery with 
Felix Snell officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include his parents, Danny and Beverly Long Collins of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Stephanie and Kim Collins, both of Pulaski; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Collins, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Long, all of Pulaski; great-grandmother, Mrs. 
Johnnie Collins of Pulaski.
COLLINS, Edwin Clifford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral Home for 
Edwin Clifford Collins. The Reverend William Moss and the Reverend Paul Allen 
officiated. Services were followed by interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Collins died at Fairhaven Nursing Home on Thursday, January 31 at the age of 
95.
A native of Giles County, he was born January 10, 1885 to the late Leroy and 
Ella Loyd Collins. After graduating from the Vanderbilt University School of 
Pharmacy, Mr. Collins returned to Pulaski. As a pharmacist, he was associated 
with several local firms including Loyd Drug Store, Reeves Drug Store and 
Pulaski Drug Company.
He had been a member of the Giles County School Board and a Steward in the First 
United Methodist Church of which he was a member.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Mrs. Minnie Lee Stone Collins; a 
daughter, Mrs. Eugene Jackson, Nashville; a son, Clifford Stone Collins, 
Knoxville; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
COLLINS, Herschel R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Aug 1982
Herschel R. Collins, 96, of Nashville, former resident of Lawrenceburg, died 
August 27, 1982 at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 29 at 2:00 p. m. at Pleasant Garden 
Church with Bro. Brad Forgy officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Garden Cemetery.
A native of Hickman County, Mr. Collins was a retired police officer. He was 
also a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Collins was the son of the late Jim and Amanda Register Collins.
Survivors include his wife, Vertie Adams Collins; five daughters, Mrs. Leoda 
White of Pulaski, Mrs. Louise Clark, Mrs. Billie Burleson, both of Summertown, 
Mrs. Claudia Collins of Columbia, Mrs. Norma Clymer of Nashville; two sons, 
Michael Collins, Pat Collins, both of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Odie Gilliam 
of Summertown; 24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great 
grandchildren.
COLLINS, Hollis Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1988
Mr. Hollis Allen Collins, 74, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with G. C Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Collins was the son of the late J. E. and Cullie 
Allen Collins. He was retired from Maremont.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie Mae Collins of Ardmore, Tenn.; one son, Billy 
Collins of Elkton; two brothers, Audie Collins of Pulaski, Cleatus Collins of 
Indiana; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Gooch and Mrs. Alice Jean Yant, both of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Cleo Allen of Greenbrier; two granddaughters, Carl and Lori 
Collins, both of Elkton.
COLLINS, Minnie B. Newton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1982
Mrs. Minnie B. Collins, 95, Pulaski, died on Sunday, April 25, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late James Terry and Lula 
Reasonover Newton and the wife of the late Jessie M. Collins.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Monday, April 26, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in New Zion Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Don Russell 
officiating.
Survivors include one son, Raymond Collins, Pulaski; two stepsons, Willie 
Collins, Beech Hill and Atha Collins, Columbia; four daughters, Mrs. Luther 
Porterfield and Mrs. Fred Coggins, Pulaski, Mrs. Eris Journey, Cornersville, 
Mrs. Duffy Frazier, Webbers Falls, Oklahoma; one sister, Mrs. Etha Watts, 
Nashville; a half-sister, Mrs. Alfred Carpenter, Cornersville; 13 grandchildren, 
14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
COLLINS, Minnie Lee Stone OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Nov 1982
Mrs. Minnie Lee Stone Collins, of Pulaski Health Care Center, died November 4, 
1982, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Saturday, November 6, 1982, 
at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverends Paul Alle, Bill Starnes and Bill Moss 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Collins was a member of the First Methodist 
Church and was a retired teacher at Martin College.
Mrs. Collins was married to the late Clifford Collins, and was the daughter of 
the late Tom P. and Katherine White Stone.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Eugene Jackson of Nashville; one son, 
Clifford Stone Collins of Knoxville; one sister, Mrs. Logan Patterson of 
Pulaski; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
COLLINS, Nannie F. Turner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Aug 1987
Mrs. Nannie F. Collins, 78, of Prospect, died Friday, July 31, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in 
Limestone County, Ala.
A native of Limestone County, Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Rube and 
Kate Hughes Turner and was married to the late James Joe Collins.
Survivors include three sons, J. R. Collins of McMinnville, Wilson Collins of 
Nashville, James Collins, Jr. of Opelika, Ala.; three daughters, Jewell Solomon 
and Mae Kelly, both of Prospect, Katie Thomas of McMinnville; two sisters, Mrs. 
Lucy Jones and Mrs. Elizabeth Muncey, both of McMinnville; 27 grandchildren; 39 
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
COLLINS, Richard C. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Richard C. Collins, Jr., 31, of Route One, Detroit, AL, died on Sunday, March 
27, 1983 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. Funeral services 
were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. William Suddarth at 4:00 
p.m. on Tuesday, March 29 at Bennett May Chapel. Burial followed in Gatlin 
Cemetery in Ardmore.
A native of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Mr. Collins was a member of the Church of 
Christ and a heavy equipment operator. His wife, Denna Bales Collins of Detroit, 
survives. He was the son of Richard C. Collins, Sr. of Truman, Ark., and Marie 
C. Hill of Murfreesboro.
Additional survivors include three sons, Richard Noel Collins of Truman, Ark., 
William Joseph and Richard Michael Collins, both of Detroit; one daughter, 
Amanda Gail Collins of Truman; three half-sisters, Carol Ann, Lavita and Missy 
Collins, all of Truman; and his grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Kemper of Truman.
COLLINS, Roy Dean OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Mar 1985
Roy Dean Collins, 62, died at Maury County Hospital on Sunday, March 17, after a 
long illness. He was the son of the late Charlie J. and Georgia Thomas Collins.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Alene Watts Collins; step-mother, Mrs. Clara 
Collins; five sons, Royce Collins, Nashville, Dennis, Steve, Terry, and Gary 
Collins, all of Columbia; one daughter, Mrs. Darlene Coopes, Columbia; three 
brothers, Richard, Grady, and Aubrey Collins, all of Pulaski; four sisters, 
Beulah Lanier and Alice Dunnavant, both of Pulaski; Vera Gregg of Rockwater, 
Florence Reeves of Shelbyville; and 13 grandchildren.
COLLINS, Samuel T. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mr. Samuel T. Collins, Jr., 74, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, March 5, 1986, 
at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Bro. Eugene Peden officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Collins was the son of the late Sam T. and Eunice 
Murphy Collins.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Sanders Collins of Fayetteville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Carolyn C. McConnell of Boca Raton, Fla.; one son, Sam T. Collins 
of Pulaski; four grandchildren; two brothers, R.M. Collins of Campbellsville, 
Joe Collins of Smithville, Tenn.
COLLINS, Virtie Lou Adams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Mrs. Virtie Lou Adams Collins, 84, of Nashville died Friday, August 18, 1989, at 
Edgefield Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness. Funeral services were 
held Sunday, Aug. 10, at North Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Gerald 
Parmer officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Gardens.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Collins was the daughter of the late Cicero 
and Margaret Bradley Adams and was married to the late Herschel R. Collins.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James (Billie) Burleson of Summertown, 
Mrs. Lawrence (Norma) Clymer of Nashville, Mrs. Roy (Claudie) Collins of 
Columbia; two sons, Pat and Mike Collins, both of Nashville; two step-daughters, 
Louise Clark of Summertown, Mrs. Paul (Doty) White of Pulaski; one sister, Clove 
Cox of Bellevue, Ohio; 23 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 11 
great-great-grandchildren.
COLLINS, Willie Thomas Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1985
Willie T. Collins, Sr., 86, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 2, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Jessie and Louise West 
Collins. Mr. Collins was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen and Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Johnnie Whitworth Collins of Pulaski; three 
sons, Frank "Buddy" Collins, Owen B. Collins, and Willie T. Collins, Jr., all of 
Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Ann) Thomas of Nashville, Mrs. Vernon (Becky) 
Allen of Barnesville, Ohio; two half-brothers, Athie Collins of Columbia, 
Raymond Collins of Pulaski; four half-sisters, Ruby Frazier of Oklahoma, Louise 
Journey of Cornersville, Lillie Porterfield and Lizzie Coggins, both of Pulaski; 
17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
COLSTON, Cullen L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Nov 1982
Cullen L. Colston, 87, of Rolling Meadows, Route 7, Pulaski, died Thursday, 
November 18th at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Chester Jones on Saturday, November 
20 at Rainey Funeral Home in Ardmore. Burial followed in Gatlin Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Henderson Colston; three sons, Raymond 
Colston and Herbert A. Colston, both of LaPorte, Indiana, and Cullen Colston, 
Jr., of Bolivar, MO; five daughters, Inez Brymer of Pulaski, Selma Pittman of 
Ardmore, Nellie Lindsey of LaPorte, Margie Montgomery of Louisville, KY and 
Daisy George of Oraville, CA; thirty-two grandchildren also survive.
COLSTON, Elizabeth Henderson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Apr 1983
Elizabeth H. Colston, 84, Pulaski, died on Monday, April 18, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Sandy Francis and Mary 
Brockway Henderson and the wife of the late Cullen Loyd Colston.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rainey Funeral Home, 
Ardmore, Chester Jones officiating, with burial in Gatlin Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Raymond and Herbert Colston of LaPorte, Indiana, 
and Cullen L. Colston, Jr., Bolivar, Missouri; five daughters, Mrs. Inez Brymer, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Lillie Lindsey, LaPorte, Ind., Mrs. Selma Pittman, Ardmore, Mrs. 
Margie Montgomery, Louisville, KY, Mrs. Daisy George, California; one brother, 
Delmond Henderson of Texas; one sister, Mrs. Selma Lewis, Huntsville; 22 
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
COLSTON, Henry Loyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1980
Henry Loyd Colston, 62, of Pulaski died Sunday, July 27 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home with burial following in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Colston was the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Cullen Colston of Pulaski, who survive.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Colston; three 
daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schooff and Mrs. Delores Keen, Laporte, Ind., and Mrs. 
Sheila Capley, Columbia; a son, Henry Colston, Jr., Laporte; three brothers, 
Hubert Colston and Raymond Colston, Laporte and Cullen Colston, Jr., Ardmore; 
four sisters, Mrs. Inez Brymer, Pulaski, Mrs. Lillie Lindsey, Laporte, Mrs. 
Selma Pittman, Ardmore and Mrs. Marjorie Montgomery, Fairdale, Ky. and five 
grandchildren.
COMER, Jessie Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Feb 1985
Mr. Jessie Eugene Comer, 60, Route 1, Prospect, died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 1985, 
at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. A Giles County native, he was the so of the 
late Calvin and Grace Miller Comer. He was a diesel mechanic and a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Danny Pettus officiating, with burial in Mitchell Cemetery in Alabama.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. August Comer, Prospect; four daughters, Mrs. 
Faye Travis and Mrs. Cindy Young, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Helen Yarian, Elkton, 
and Mrs. Patricia Stanford, Athens, Ala.; four sons, Kerry Comer, Bobby Comer 
and Johnny Comer, all of Prospect, and Billy Comer, Goodspring; one sister, Mrs. 
Colleen Norwood, Chicago, Ill.; and 11 grandchildren.
COMPTON, Florence Eakes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Eakes Compton, 83, of Decatur, Ala. who died 
April 6th in Decatur General Hospital, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Somerville Church of Christ with Bro. Granvil Tyler and Bro. Cobb officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Compton was the wife of the late Carson L. 
Compton and the daughter of the late John R. and Mary Jeans Eakes of Pulaski.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joe Marsh of Mooresville, Ala. and Mrs. 
Joe Hughes of Decatur, Ala.; one son, Carson Compton, Jr. of Manchester, Tenn.; 
5 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. A. W. Chapman of 
Decatur, Ala. and Mrs. Will Bass of Pulaski. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. 
Brown Service Center in charge of arrangements.
COMPTON, Kieffer Jr. Newsline 17 Mar 1987 Mr. Kieffer Compton, Jr., 49, of 
Diana, died March 11, 1987, at Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services 
were held March 13 at 2 p.m. at Cornersville Funeral Home. Burial was in Short 
Cemetery with Cornersville Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Sanders Compton of Diana; one sister, 
Mrs. Imogene Brashears of Lewisburg; three brothers, Alford Compton of 
Lewisburg, William F. Compton of Palatine, Ill., and Bobby Compton of Diana.
COMPTON, Mary Caroline Sanders OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jul 1989
Mrs. Mary Caroline Compton, 87, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, July 20, 1989, at 
Oakwood Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 22, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Short Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Compton was the daughter of the late William 
Franklin and Resina Poarch Sanders. She was a housewife and member of the 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Imogene Brashears of Lewisburg; two sons, 
William F. Compton of Talatine, Ill., Bobby Compton of Lewisburg; one sister, 
Miss Allie Sanders of Diana; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three 
great-great-grandchildren.
COMPTON, Mary Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Oct 1989
Mrs. Mary Compton, 89, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 29, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Compton was the daughter of the late Ernest F. 
and Sarah A. King Smith and was married to the late John Thomas Compton. She was 
a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews and several cousins.
CONNELL, Sara Frances Burgess OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Sara Frances Connell, 87, a resident of the Austin 
Hewitt Home, Pulaski, who died Wednesday, March 25 in Giles County Hospital, 
were conducted Friday, at 10:30 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton, Baptist minister. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Connell was the daughter of the late John and 
Mary Clark Burgess. Her husband was the late Alford Connell.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Pauline Williams of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
CONWELL, Clyde Neil OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Clyde Neil Conwell, 32, of Petersburg, who died Thursday, 
June 5 at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville were held at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of 
Ralston-Lee Funeral Home in Petersburg by the Rev. Ed Burrow. Burial was in Old 
Orchard Cemetery in that city.
Survivors include his father, L. D. Conwell, Petersburg; his step-mother, Mrs. 
Katie Owen Conwell; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Conwell Owen; two step brothers, 
Thomas O. Brown and Robert Wade Brown, all of Pulaski.
COOK, Charlie H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Mrs. Charlie E. Cook, 84, died March 3, 1989 at Parkview Hospital in Nashville. 
Funeral services were held March 6 at New Zion Baptist Church with Alden 
Pickett, Howell Hipshea, Don Russell and Bill Turner officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Molly 
Daws Parsons. She is survived by her husband, John E. Cook of Antioch; five 
sons, Orman Cook, Franklin, John and Kirkland Cook, both of Pulaski, Jerry Cook, 
Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Ann Haselton, Antioch; two sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Parsons Mitchell, Pulaski and Athene Carter, Kentucky; 16 grandchildren and 
eight great-grandchildren.
COOK, Dale Crawford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
Mr. Dale Crawford Cook, 51, of Antioch, Tenn., died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1986, at 
Edge Field Hospital in Davidson County. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. 
Saturday, Jan. 11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Howell Hipsher and Alden 
Puckett officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cook was a veteran of the Korean War. He was 
employed by the Metro Board of Education as a mechanic and driver.
Survivors include his parents, John and Charlie Cook of Pulaski; his wife, 
Charlotte Cook of Antioch; one son, Timothy Dale Cook of Antioch; two daughters, 
Beverly Wakefield and Sharon Gipson, both of Antioch; five brothers, Orman Cook 
of Franklin, John, Kirkland and Elwood Cook, all of Pulaski; Jerry Cook of 
Antioch; one sister, Ann Haselton of Antioch; and three grandchildren.
COOK, Harvey Ewell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Harvey Ewell Cook, 88, of Lewisburg, died at his residence. A native of Giles 
County, he was the son of the late Almos and Virginia Helmick Cook. He was a 
retired painter.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Bells-McGaugh-Floyd 
Chapel in Lewisburg with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Marshall County, Paul 
Woodford officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Lena Holt Cook of Lewisburg; two sons, Claudia Cook, 
Willie Paul Cook, both of Granite City, Indiana; three daughters, Marie Johnson 
of Illinois, Willena Capps of Atlanta, Georgia, Evelyn Cools of Nashville; eight 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
COOK, James E. Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, __ Jan 1987
James E. Cook, Jr., age 32, of Memphis, Tennessee, died January 28, 1987 at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held January 31 at Bennett-May Chapel with Bro.Glenn 
Colley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Bennett-May Funeral 
Home in charge.
A native of Texas, Mr. Cook was the son of James E. and Dot Green Cook, Sr. and 
the husband of Bobbye Curry Cook. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a 
sales manager at Dobson Hicks Seed Company.
Survivors include his wife Bobbye Curry Cook; one son, James E. Cook, III; one 
daughter, Amy Cook; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cook, Sr.; and one 
sister, Susan Cook Norman.
COOK, Johnny Lavon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mr. Johnny Lavon Cook, 22, died Friday, Sept. 14, 1988, in Decatur, Ala. Funeral 
services were held Sunday, Sept 18, at Pulaski Holiness Church with Troy Walls 
and Charley Brown officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore, Ala. 
Taylor Funeral Home in Ardmore was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his father, Johnny Wayne Cook of Athens, Ala.; his mother, 
Joyce Marie Clem of Pulaski; his wife, Tami Michelle Cook of Pulaski; one son, 
Joshua Adam Cook of Ardmore, Ala.; one daughter, Kedsi Fayth Cook of Ardmore, 
Ala.; three brothers, Gerald Cook of Scottsboro, Ala., Robert Cook of Madison, 
Ala., Wayne Cook of Athens, Ala.; three sisters, Marcia L. Cook of Pulaski, 
Angela and Crystal Swanner, both of Ardmore, Ala.
COOK, Nora Peters OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Peters Cook, 85, of Route 6, Pulaski, who died 
Friday, July 3, 1981 at Hillhaven Convalescent Center, Madison were conducted 
Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. 
Church of Christ ministers Andy Brown and James Ed Holt were the officiants.
Mrs. Cook was born in London, Ky., the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth 
Peters. Her husband was the late T. H. Cook. She was a member of Second Street 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Warren G. Dixon, Nashville; three sons, 
George Evan Oakley, Pulaski, James Ed Cook, Memphis and Charles Moran Cook, 
Taft; a sister, Mrs. Mae Cannon, Heidrick, Ky.; a brother, Willie Peters, Mt. 
Vernon, Ky.; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
COOPER, Catherine Anna Hopkins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Anna Cooper, 69, of Pulaski who died 
Tuesday, October 21, 1980, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, were conducted 
Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Ray McDonald 
officiating.
Mrs. Cooper was a native of Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Robert and 
Agnes Aikens Hopkins. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Cooper; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes 
Noland, Demning, N. M. and Mrs. Catherine Glossup, Pulaski; two sons, Charles 
Robert Cooper, Vincent Town, N. J. and Joseph Raymond Cooper, Florida; two 
sisters, Mrs. Margaurete Kollmar, Demning, N. M. and Mrs. Elizabeth Mulcahy, 
Florida; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
COOPER, Lewis Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1983
Lewis Henry Cooper, age 73, 432 E. Woodring St., Pulaski, TN, died May 14, 1983, 
at Giles County Hospital.
He was the son of the late John Henry and Nettie Welborn Cooper. Funeral 
services were held at Bennett-May Chapel at 3:00 p.m., May 15, 1983, with burial 
in the Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Clarence K. Stewart, officiating.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Irene Adcock Cooper, Pulaski; three sisters, 
Mrs. J. W. Ezell, Columbia, Mrs. George Wilson, Sandy Springs, S.C., and Mrs. 
Bobby High, Anderson, S.C.
COOPER, Mildred Vick OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Mildred Vick Cooper, 53, Rt. 1 Ethridge, TN, died Sunday, June 19, 1983 
following an auto accident in Maury County. She was the wife of the late Rayburn 
Smith Cooper. Mrs. Cooper was a Maury County native and an employee of Maremont 
Gabriel Corporation, Pulaski. She was the daughter of the late Smith and Helen 
Hinson Vick.
Funeral services were held at the East Hill Church of Christ at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 
June 21st, burial in Giles Memory Gardens, with Mack Pinkelton, Floyd Farris and 
Larry Benderman officiating.
She is survived by five brothers, Roy, George, Ernest, Robert and Joe Vick, all 
of Columbia; four sisters, Taida Dawson and Virginia Ashley, both of Columbia, 
Ava Carroll, Taylor, Mich. And Imogene Tatum, Pulaski; one grandchild, Tina 
Renee Gowan, Pulaski.
COOPER, Rayburn Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Mr. Rayburn Smith Cooper, 56, Rt. 1 Ethridge, TN, died Sunday, June 19, 1983 
following an auto accident in Maury County.
He was the husband of the late Mildred Vick Cooper, and son of the late Smith 
Cooper. Mr. Cooper was an Alabama native and was employed at Murray Ohio 
Manufacturing in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at the East Hill Church of Christ at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 
June 21st, burial in Giles Memory Gardens, with Mack Pinkelton, Floyd Farris and 
Larry Benderman officiating.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Iteylene Brewer Cooper, Ethridge; two 
brothers, James Cooper of Lynnville and Douglas Cobb of Lynnville; one sister, 
Mrs. Imogene Trotter, Nashville, and one granddaughter, Tina Renee Gowan, 
Pulaski.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
COOPER, Wayne Sutton Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Wayne Sutton Cooper, Sr., 79, 709 Morgan Street, Pulaski, died Monday, March 6, 
1989, at his residence. Funeral services were held Thursday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with James D. Nave and Phillip Eubank officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Cooper was the son of the late Thomas and Florence Milly Cooper. He was a 
native of Morton, Miss., a World War II veteran and a retired civil engineer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth P. Cooper, Pulaski; one son, Wayne S. 
Cooper, Jr., Roston, Va.; one daughter, Betty Russell, Houston, Texas; one 
brother, Leslie Cooper, Mississippi; five sisters, Dora Lee Manning, Gladys 
Winstead, Clara Gray, Marie Garner and Nell Lewis, all of Mississippi; and four 
grandchildren.
COPE, William F. "Tom" Jr. The Journal 05 Dec 1989
William F. "Tom" Cope, Jr., 72, Ballentine Street, Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
November 28, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. 
Thursday, November 30 at Bennett May Chapel with Bro. Mark Johnson officiating. 
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the husband of Louise Fletcher Cope and the son of the late W. F. and 
Pearl Goodwin Cope, Sr. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and a 
World War II Veteran. He was also a retired druggist and owner of Standard 
Druggs.
Survivors include two daughters, Carol Yancey, Lynnville, Tenn., and Kathy 
Taylor, Hermitage, Tenn.; five grandchildren.
COPELAND, Edgar N. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Edgar N. Copeland, 81, of Dearborn, Mich. died Thursday July 16, in Annapolis 
Hospital, Detroit, Mich.
Funeral services for Mr. Copeland, a native of Tennessee, were held Monday, July 
20, at 11:00 a. m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bro. Tom Campbell 
officiating. Burial took place in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Copeland, Dearborn, Mich.; two 
daughters, Helen Jean Barrett, and Elizabeth Joan Bugai, both of Detroit, Mich.; 
and 7 grandchildren.
CORDER, Hattie Gooch OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Sep 1987
Mrs. Hattie Gooch Corder, 92, of Goodlettsville, died Monday, Sept. 14, 1987, at 
Edgefield Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held at Shores (Hanna) Cemetery conducted by the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Corder was the daughter of the late Will and 
Alice Roland Gooch and was married to the late Milton Corder. She was a member 
of the Church of Christ.
Several nieces and nephews survive.
CORDER, Robert Freeman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Robert Freeman Corder, 83, of Minor Hill, died Monday, April 15, 1985, at his 
residence. A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late George and Lou Ella 
McKinney Corder. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Powell Cemetery, Stan Stevenson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Thompson Corder of Minor Hill; 
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
CORDER, Stacy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1984
Mr. Stacy Corder, age 91, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died Friday, February 10, 
1984, at the Maury County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, February 11, 1984, at 2 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverend 
John Pope officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Corder was a retired merchant. He was a member of the 
Presbyterian Church. He was married to the late Hattie Reed Corder and was the 
son of the late George and Louella McKinney Corder.
Mr. Corder has one brother who survives, Mr. Freeman Corder of Minor Hill.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
CORLISS, Herman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mr. Herman Corliss, 91, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1988, 
at National Health Care Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were 
conducted in Methuen, Mass., on Saturday, Jan. 23. Bennett May Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of New Hampshire, Mr. Corliss was the son of the late Charles Seth and 
Josie Elliott Corliss and was married to the late Rachel Haywood Kelley Corliss. 
He was a member of the Methodist church and a retired tool and died maker for 
the Boster Navy Yards in Boston, Mass.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Howell of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; 
one son, Irvin Corliss of South Waymouth, Mass.; four grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild; one sister, Mable Corliss of Methuen, Mass.
COSBY, Annie Mae Taylor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Annie Mae Cosby, 79, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 11, 1985, at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Edward N. and Betty Ann McDonald Taylor and was married to the late John R. 
Cosby. She was a member of the Methodist Church..
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include, one son, Bobby Dean Taylor of Huntsville, Alabama; three 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Cockran of 
Lewisburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Fogg, Mrs. Robbie Armstrong, Mrs. Margaret Wooten, all 
of Pulaski; five brothers, J. D. Taylor of Lewisburg, C. B. Taylor of 
Chattanooga, Grady, Robert, and Edward, all of Pulaski.
COSBY, Charlie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1983
Mr.Charlie Cosby, 75, Pulaski, died Saturday, May 14, 1983, at his home. Funeral 
services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at Jordan Funeral Home with 
burial in the Chicken Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Lee Cosby, Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. 
Earline Nelson, Bethel, Ozzie Belle Cosby and Mrs. Rosie Mathis, both of 
Nashville, and Mrs. Dorothy Smith, Indianapolis, Ind.; four sons, Charlie Cosby, 
Jr., Columbia, James Cosby, Nashville, David and John Cosby, both of Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. Mary Jones, Nashville; three brothers, Toby Cosby, Nashville, 
Tom and Andrew Cosby, both of Pulaski and 14 grandchildren.
COSBY, Floyd L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mr. Floyd L. Cosby, 78, of Pulaski, died Sunday, April 10, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dr. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Clay County, Ala., Mr. Cosby was the son of the late Robert H. and 
Lessie Toombs Cosby. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from the Texas 
Eastern Transmission Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy E. Cosby of Pulaski; three sons, Bill W. 
Cosby of Memphis, James Cosby of Columbia, Larry Cosby of California; one 
sister, Mrs. Goldie Nichols of Michigan; three grandsons.
COSBY, John D. (J.D.) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1986
Mr. John D. (J.D.) Cosby, 50, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 26, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Jordan 
Funeral Home with Rev. William Brown officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cosby served in the U. S. Navy from 1955 until 
1964 aboard the USS Kearsarge and the USS Thetis Bay. He was awarded the Good 
Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cosby of Pulaski; one brother, 
Arnie Lee Cosby of Nashville.
COSBY, Tom OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1988
Mr. Tom Cosby, 83, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 29, 1988, at St. Thomas Hospital 
in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at 
Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. William Brown officiating. Burial will be in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cosby was the son of the late John D. and Mary 
Brown Cosby. He was a member of the Friendship A.M.E. Church and was a retired 
employee of the Curry Farms.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Cosby of Pulaski; one son, Arnie Lee 
Cosby of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Jones of Nashville; two brothers, 
Andrew Cosby of Pulaski, John Cosby of Nashville; four grandchildren.
COSTON, Flocy Chasteen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mrs. Flocy Chasteen Coston, 92, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 17, 1989, at 
Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 
19, at First Baptist Church with Judson Hays, Clarence Stewart and Edward Lee 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Franklin County, Mrs. Coston was the daughter of the late James W. 
and Cora Solomon Chasteen and was married to the late Henry Grady Coston. She 
was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Raybelle Hughes of Lewisburg, Mrs. Pansy 
Ayers of Columbia; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and three 
great-great-grandchildren.
COTHAM, Georgia Bell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Apr 1985
Mrs. Georgia Bell Cotham, 93, died Monday, March 25, 1985, at Columbia Health 
Care. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with burial in Morris Town Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Marsh of Pulaski and several nieces and 
nephews.
COTHAM, Henry Clay OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Henry Clay Cotham, 78, died Thursday, June 12, 1980 in Lewisburg Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Sunday June 15, at 12:00 o'clock in Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Rev. Roy White officiated. Burial in 
Morris Town Cemetery at Campbellsville.
Mr. Cotham was a Giles County native and a retired farmer, the son of the late 
Henry and Victoria Murray born Feb. 23, 1902.
Surviving are his four sisters, Laura K. Walker and Jennie Mae Franklin, both of 
Lynnville, Molene Jackson, Louisville, Ky., Rosey Marsh, Pulaski; two brothers, 
Murray Cotham, Pulaski, Eugene Cotham, Belfast. A host of nieces, nephews, 
cousins and many friends are left to mourn his loss.
COTHAM, Martha Tidwell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1989
Mrs. Martha Tidwell Cotham, 78, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1988, 
at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 
2, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Winford Smith officiating. 
Burial was in Morris Town Cemetery in Campbellsville. Queen Ann Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cotham was the daughter of the late Samuel and 
Laura Kate Scott Tidwell and was married to the late Orddie Cotham. She was a 
member of the First Baptist Church at Bodenham.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Wade of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren, S/Sgt. Leon R. Wade, Jr., of Presidio, Calif., Ms. Laurie A. Wade 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Audrey W. Sweatt of Nashville; three grandsons, Johnathon W. 
Sweatt and Michael R. Sweatt, both of Nashville, Ricardo C. Strangeland of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Lou Larkin of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Mary Glenn 
of Columbia; two brothers, Mack Clyde Tidwell of Pulaski, Willie Tidwell of 
Columbia; several nieces and nephews.
COTHAM, Murray OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1983
Mr. Murray Cotham, 89, Pulaski, died Monday, May 16, 1983 at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 15 Old Zion 
Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Morris Town Cemetery, Campbellsville.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Henry and Victoria Murray 
Cotham. He was a deacon of his church and was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Joy Cotham, Pulaski; one step-son, 
Alfred Whitfield, Indianapolis, Ind.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Stearns, 
Leeds, Alabama; one brother, Eugene Cotham, Belfast; four sisters, Mrs. Laura 
Walker and Mrs. Jennie Franklin, both of Lynnville, Mrs. Rosie Marsh, Pulaski, 
and Mrs. Molene Jackson, Louisville, KY; and four step-grandchildren.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
COTTEN, Mildred Roland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1983
Mildred Roland Cotten, 74, died Sunday, June 26 at Glenwood Nursing Home in 
Florence, Alabama.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 28, at Zelking and Son Funeral Home 
Chapel in Florence, with the Rev. Billy Grain officiating. Burial took place in 
Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Elkton, Mrs. Cotten was a member of the Elkton Methodist Church. She 
was the daughter of the late George and Pearl Branch Roland.
Survivors include, one son, Fred Morris Cotten of Florence; three sisters, Mrs. 
Mannie Brown of Ardmore, Mrs. Wilma Ivy and Mrs. Frances McNeese of Elkton; and 
one brother, Billy Roland of Elkton.
COX, Donald M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Feb 1983
Donald M. Cox, 71, of Florence, Ala., formerly of Pulaski, died on Sunday, 
February 6, 1983 at the Florence Hospital after an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Brown Services 
Funeral Home in Decatur, Ala. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in 
Decatur.
Survivors include a daughter, Karen Jhnson of Dallas, Texas; two sons, Donald E. 
Cox of Danville, KY, and Terry L. Cox of Gatlinburg, TN; five grandchildren and 
one great-child; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Beddingfield of Rogersville, AL, Mrs. 
Pauline McMeans and Mrs. Elizabeth Rose, both of Florence, AL; two brothers, 
Paul Cox of Nashville, TN and Herbert Cox of Oak Ridge, TN; a step-mother, Mrs. 
Myrtle Cox of Rogersville, AL; two half-sisters, Mrs. Willie Don Mitchell of 
Athens, AL and Mrs. Dixie Ruth Kelly of Trinity, AL; and one half-brother, Billy 
Cox of Rogersville, AL.
COX, Elizabeth Eslick OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Elizabeth Eslick Cox, 65, died Tuesday October 21, 1980 at Baptist Memorial 
Hospital in Knoxville. A Pulaski native, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Grady Eslick, Mrs. Cox' funeral services will be held Friday October 24 at 2:00 
p. m. at Brown Funeral Home in Decatur, Ala. Burial in Rose Lawn Memorial 
Gardens in Decatur.
Survivors include her husband, Donald M. Cox and three children, Don E. Cox, 
Danville, Ky., Terry Lane Cox, Gatlinburg and Karen Cox, Dallas, Texas; five 
grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday Oct. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral 
Home. In lieu of flowers, please give to the Lung Association.
COX, Hubert C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1982
Hubert C. Cox, 70, of Centerville, Tenn., died on Thursday, June 10, 1982, at 
Hickman County Hospital in Centerville.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a. m. on Saturday, June 12 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Reverend Mack Pinkelton. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Cox was the son of the late Augbert and Velma Haley Cox.
He is survived by one brother, Jack Cox of Pulaski.
COX, Irene Attkisson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jun 1987
Mrs. Irene Attkisson Cox, 66, of Nashville, died Sunday, June 7, 1987, at 
Edgefield Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Don Michael officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cox was the daughter of the late J. L. and Lela 
Jean Wisdom Attkisson. She was employed by Aladdin Electronics in Nashville.
Survivors include two brothers, Clyde Attkisson of Oak Ridge and W. B. Attkisson 
of Terrell, Texas; five sisters, Ruth Jennings of Nashville, Mae Cook and Mary 
E. Dunnavant, both of Pulaski, Mamie and Jennie Attkisson, both of Columbia.
COX, John Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1983
Mr. John Edward Cox, 75, Pulaski, died Wednesday, December 29, 1982 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 at Queen 
Ann Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, John Tucker officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lee Roy and Dodgie Buford 
Cox. Although Mr. Cox leaves no immediate survivors, he made his home with Mr. 
and Mrs. Robert Cox, cousins of the deceased.
COX, John Marshal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1989
John Marshal Cox, 70, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Riley 
Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Cox was a Giles County native and a retired restaurant cook.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Corinne Daly and Mrs. Sallie Taylor, both of 
Pulaski; one brother, Calvin Cox, Youngstown, OH and several nieces and nephews.
COX, Leon Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1983
Leon Cox, Jr., an Equal Opportunity officer of the Central Office, U. S. Veteran 
Administration, Washington, D. C., died Saturday, December 3, 1983.
He was the son of Mrs. Ophelia F. Daly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Leon Cox 
of Louisville, Kentucky and was born in Pulaski. He a graduate of Bridgeforth 
High School and Fisk University, Nashville. He taught schools in New Port News, 
Virginia and St. Petersburg, Florida, and was a Former Field director for the N. 
A. A. C. P. in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a Presbyterian.
Besides his parents, his survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattye Cox of 
Washington, D.C.; a sister, Mrs. Lydia C. Shanklin of Louisville, Ky.; two 
uncles, Tom B. Fitzpatrick and Robert Fitzpatrick, both of Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania; two aunts, Mrs. Cora Brown and Mrs. Florence Boone, both of 
Louisville, Ky.; one nephew, Lewis J. Cox, Jr.; two nieces, and mother-in-law, 
Mrs. Lois Kelly.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. A. Alexander, pastor of St. 
Andrews United Presbyterian Church, Nashville at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Decemeber 6, 
1983. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
COX, Robert Lee Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Feb 1984
Mr. Robert Lee Roy Cox, age 40, died Wednesday, February 15, 1984, at the 
Veterans Hospital Administration Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held 
Sunday, February 19, at 1 p.m. at the Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with the 
Reverend Horace Marks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Cox was a dairy farmer. He was married to Mrs. 
Mattie Louise Cox of Pulaski; she survives.
Other survives include two sons, James Robert Wright of Akron, Ohio and David 
Culberson of Cincinnati, Ohio, 7 grandchildren; two brothers, John M. Cox of 
Pulaski and Calvin W. Cox of Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Taylor 
and Mrs. Corine Daly, both of Pulaski; 5 nieces and 5 nephews; mother-in-law, 
Mrs. Myrtle Wright, Akron, Ohio; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Pearline Wright and 
Mrs. Karen Culberson; six sisters-in-law; five brothers-in-law; and several 
cousins. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
COX, Willie Jo Stanford OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Oct 1985
Mrs. Willie Jo Cox, 67, of Pulaski died Friday, Oct. 4, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Paul McKissick officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Stanford. She was 
married to the late Clay Cox.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs.Bonnie Lou Johns of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Virginia C. Carter of Pulaski; one step-daughter, Marie C. Roberts of 
Winston Salem, N.C.; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren.
CRABB, Malcolm G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jun 1983
Mr. Malcolm G. Crabb, 76, Tuscumbia, Alabama, died Sunday, June 12, 1983, at 
University Hospital in Birmingham. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday, June 14, at First Baptist Church, Tuscumbia, with Garver Carver and 
Wendall Klein officiating. Burial was in Colbert County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Lawrence County, he was a retired industrial engineer with Reynolds 
Metals in Tuscumbia.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Crabb, Tuscumbia; one daughter, Mrs. 
Leroy Wilson, Birmingham; one brother, Leo Crabb, Muscle Shoals, Alabaman; three 
sisters, Clara Henderson, Evelyn Luffman and Mabel Thomas, all of Leoma, and two 
grandchildren.
CRABB, Nancy J. Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Mrs. Nancy J. Crabb, age 79, of Michigan City, Indiana, died August 2, 1983, at 
East Chicago, Indiana.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Saturday, August 6th at 
4:00 p.m. with Tim McCafferty officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Crabb was married to the late Charlie S. Crabb and was the daughter of the 
late Thomas and Mandy Davis.
Survivors include two sons, David Crabb and Thurman Crabb, both of Michigan 
City, Indiana; five daughters, McKella Wallace of Benton Harbor, Michigan, Inez 
Comer of Michigan City, Indiana, Blondina Smith of Lynnville, Marcella Cottrell 
and Juanita White, both of Michigan City, Indiana; three sisters, Effie White, 
Ellie Wright and Lucy Ridgeway, all of Pulaski; 20 grandchildren; 22 great 
grandchildren; and 8 great great grandchildren.
CRABTREE, Charles Hubert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1982
Charles Hubert Crabtree, 6, of Lavergne, Tenn., died on Wednesday, June 9, 1982, 
in Davidson County.
Graveside services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 11 at Giles 
Memory Gardens with Kerry Cleghorn officiating.
A native of Davidson County, young Crabtree was the son of Ray and Brenda 
Solomon Crabtree of Lavergne, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, Lyndall Ray Crabtree, 
Jr. of Lavergne; paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Rayford Crabtree of 
Petersburg, Tenn.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Soloman of 
Pulaski; three great-grandparents, Mrs. G. F. Solomon of Pulaski, Mrs. Bessie 
Crabtree and Mrs. Hubert Rhodes, both of Petersburg.
CRABTREE, Frances McNeese OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1984
Frances McNeese Crabtree, 67, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, October 10, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Carl Wynn and Rachel Austin McNeese. She was retired from Genesco.
Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 11, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapell, Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra C. Shores, Pulaski; son-in-law, Buddy 
Shores of Pulaski; one brother, Floyd McNeese, Elkton, three sisters, Ruby 
Wilburn, Lynnville, Elvina Massey, Elkton, Rebecca Ray, Pulaski; two 
grandchildren, Missy and Jimmy Shores of Pulaski.
CRABTREE, Jimmy Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1988
Jimmy Edward Crabtree was pronounced dead on arrival at Athens-Limestone 
Hospital at 4:45 p.m. Thursday. Limestone County, Ala. Coroner Mike West said 
the victim died of a gunshot wound in the back.
He was accidently shot by his brother, Steve Crabtree. Both men lived at home. 
They were the sons of Ardmore, Tenn. Councilman Raymond and Elise Crabtree.
CRABTREE, Lillie Brewer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jan 1980
Mrs. Grover C. (Lillie Brewer) Crabtree, age 83, of Limestone, TN (Green County) 
died Tuesday January 15 in Laughlin Memorial Hospital, burial was in Mt. Bethel 
Cemetery.
"Miss Lillie" as she was affectionately known was born in Pulaski, one of three 
children of the late Samuel Richardson Brewer and Alice Nevils Brewer. She 
graduated from Giles County College at the age of sixteen and immediately went 
to work as a merchandise clerk in a local store, the first woman of Pulaski to 
seek outside employment. A few years later she accepted a job as chief 
Supervisor for the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company later to become 
the Southern Bell Telephone Company.
In December of 1979, she was honored in Limestone for her many accomplishments 
in Church, school and civic affairs. She helped establish the Watauga Regional 
Library, served as rain gauge observer for the T. V. A. and helped establish the 
Greene Valley Developmental Center in 1973. For fifty years, she served as a 
correspondent for the Greeneville Sun.
Mrs. Crabtree is survived by seven daughters and two sons. Among her Giles 
County relatives are a niece, Jeane B. Long, Step-mother, Mrs. Florence Brewer; 
four half-sisters, Mrs. Alice Hyatt, Mrs. Louise Fry, Mrs. Lena Jo Barnett, Mrs. 
Betty Gulley, two half-brothers, J. W. and Gilbert Brewer, and two step sisters, 
Mrs. Irene Holley, Mrs. Laura Reed, a step-brother, Allen Glossup.
Mrs. Crabtree was able to visit with her many friends and relatives in Pulaski 
in October of 1979. Jeane Long and Lena Jo Barnett have returned home after 
attending the funeral and spending several days with the Crabtree family.
CRABTREE, Maggie Lee Boyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jan 1985
Mrs. Maggie Lee Boyd Crabtree, 76, Route 1, Prospect, died on Saturday, January 
25, 1985, at West Side Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William 
Boyd and was married to the late Alga Thomas Crabtree. She was a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 28, at Bennett May Chapel, 
with burial in Kedron Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Billy Crabtree of Lenoir City, Tennessee, and Larry 
Crabtree of Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. Verda Ruth Wilson, Tanner, Alabama, 
Mrs. Lucille Lewis and Mrs. Dezzie Smith, both of Athens, Alabama, and Mrs. 
Irene Filbeck of Fayetteville, North Carolina; three brothers, James O. Boyd, 
Robert Boyd and William E. Boyd, all of Athens; 11 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
CRABTREE, Sallie Will Glenn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
Mrs. Sallie Will Crabtree, 76, Boonshill, died on Thursday, May 31, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of 
the late Will and Margaret March Glenn. She was a retired teacher in the Lincoln 
County school system.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Ralston-McCauley 
Funeral Home with burial in Boonshill Cemetery, Don Thomas officiating.
Survivors include two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
CRAIG, Marie Jackson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mrs. Marie Craig, 67, of Athens, Ala., died Thursday, Oct. 16, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 28, at Limestone Chapel 
Funeral Home in Athens, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, also in Athens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Craig was the daughter of the late Junis and Nina 
Shell Howard Jackson. She was a member of Salem Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Cleatus Craig of Athens; two daughters, Sandra 
Baker and Rene Darmer, both of Athens; two brothers, Wilburn Jackson of West 
Point, Tenn., Albert Jackson of Goodspring; four sisters, Willie Mae Beard of 
Abernathy, Texas, Ethel Powell and Helen Hagood, both of Minor Hill, Elizabeth 
Craig of Madison, Ala.; three granddaughters.
CRAIG, Rosie Mae Walls OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mrs. Rosie Mae Walls Craig, 83, of Lawrenceburg, died recently at Crockett 
General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at 
North Funeral Home with Odis Farrington officiating. Burial was in Lawrence 
County Memorial Garden.
She was the daughter of the late Robert and Salley Reddin Walls and was married 
to E. B. Craig.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Allie Mae King of Florida; two sons, John 
and Morris
Craig, both of Lawrenceburg; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Newton, Mrs. Ruby Newton, 
Louise Vernon, Elmer Journey, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Mary Newton of Chattanooga; 
one brother, Clarence Walls of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
CRAIG, Ruby May Register OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Mrs. Ruby May Register Craig, 95, of Lawrenceburg, died at Scott Memorial 
Hospital on Monday, March 15, 1982.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. at North Funeral 
Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg. Clifton Johnson will officiate with burial in 
Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Dickson, Mrs. Craig was the wife of the late Elvin Leroy Craig. She 
is survived by three sons, Frank Craig and Dr. Charles Craig, both of 
Lawrenceburg and David Craig of Orlando, Florida.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Freda Martin of Pulaski and 
three grandchildren.
CRAIG, Solon C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Solon C. Craig, 79, of Decatur, 
Ala., who died Monday, January 14 at Parkway Medical Center, were held Tuesday 
at 2:00 p. m. at Brown Service Chapel in that city by the Rev. Billy Stephenson. 
Interment was in Decatur City Cemetery.
Mr. Brown, who was reared at Anthony Hill, had made his home in Decatur for the 
past 50 years where he had been associated with the Nehi Bottling Company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Christine Sheats Craig; three sons, Lt. Col. 
Sam C. Craig of Maxwell Air Force Base, Thomas Craig, of Durham, N. C. and Bob 
Craig of Decatur; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Battles of Decatur; a stepson, Joe Carl 
of Midland, Texas; a brother, Elmo Craig of Lawrenceburg; 10 grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren.
CRAIG, William Ewell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1988
Mr. William Ewell Craig, 83, of Millerville, Tenn., died Monday, Sept. 26, 1988, 
at a Nashville hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 29, at Colen 
Gannet Chapel with burial in Forrest Lawn.
Mr. Craig was a Minor Hill native and the son of the late John and Ella Pickett 
Craig. Survivors include one son, J. C. Willeby; three daughters, Lena Mae 
Brahe, Mary Cole and Bonnie Inman; three sisters, Hattie Jones of Pulaski, 
Myrtle Hill of Salem, Ala., and Pearl Williams of Nashville; 37 grandchildren 
and several great-grandchildren.
CRAWFORD, Martha Murray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Martha Murray Crawford, 73, Fayetteville, TN, died Thursday, March 9, 1989, at 
Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Ralston McCauley Funeral Home in 
Fayetteville with Bill Shouse officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memorial 
Gardens.
Mrs. Crawford was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Edward H. 
and Susan Lillard Murray.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Reuben Crawford, Fayetteville; two daughters, 
Laura Kinkle and Carol Stovall, both of Fayetteville; one sister, Mrs. Harriet 
Arnold, Pulaski; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
CREECY, Hollon Levan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Hollon Levan Creecy, 53, of 620 Willow View Drive in LaVergne, Tenn., died on 
Tuesday, March 15, 1983 at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were 
conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. Burial 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Creecy was veteran of the Korean War and a 
carpenter. His wife, Mary L. Campbell Creecy of LaVergne, survives. He was the 
son of the late James Scott and Bertha Clay Gaines Creecy.
Survivors include one son, James S. Creecy of LaVergne; two daughters, Mrs. 
Debbie Hagan, of College Grove, Tenn. and Mrs. Holly Cole of Christiana, Tenn.; 
two step-daughters, Mary Ann Ealy of Franklin and Shertey Bowen of Alexandra, 
VA; two brothers, James Creecy of Franklin and John Creecy of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Louise Jenkins of Columbia and seven grandchildren.
CRENSHAW, Delcie Staten OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1983
Mrs. Delcie Staten Crenshaw, 54, of Route 3, Pulaski died November 10, 1983, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at the Dixon Chapel Presbyterian Church in Pulaski 
Monday, November 14, 1983, at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend A. B. Stewart 
officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Crenshaw was a teacher in the Giles County School 
System.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. James Crenshaw of St. Louis, Mo.; one son, 
James M. Crenshaw of Eutha, Alabama; one step-son, James J. Crenshaw, III, 
Nashville; mother, Mrs. Mary S. Holt of Pulaski; four brothers, Ellis Ray Tucker 
of Pulaski, Ronnie Hubert Tucker of Nashville, Dallas A. Staten of Huntsvile, 
John T. Staten of Lansing, Michigan; two uncles, John Tucker and Archie Staten 
of Pulaski; two aunts, Victoria Curtis of Fayetteville, Earnestine Staten of 
Dellrose; two sisters-in-law, Mary Staten of Huntsville, Ala., Teresa Staten of 
Lansing, Michigan; three grandchildren, James Michel of Pulaski, James Ervin and 
Latoya of Nashville; two nieces; five nephews; one half-brother; and one 
half-sister.
CRENSHAW, William Albert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Dec 1987
Mr. William Albert Crenshaw, 56, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1987, at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 19, at Jordan Funeral Home with the 
Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Pulaski, Mr. Crenshaw was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. E. E. 
Crenshaw. He was an outstanding football player in high school, earning the 
nickname "Bone Crusher" because of his tackling ability. He also was the 
outstanding player when the Bridgeforth High School football team won the state 
championship in 1951. He was a mechanic.
Survivors include five brothers, Charles and Oliver Crenshaw, both of Pulaski, 
Vernon Crenshaw of Nashville, Herbert Crenshaw of Indianapolis, Ind., James Abby 
Crenshaw of Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Cotten of Nashville, Mrs. 
Henrietta Anthony of Gary, Ind.
CREWS, Lillian Bassham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mrs. Lillian Bassham Crews, 85, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1986, 
at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 28, at North Funeral Home Chapel with 
Bobby Sims officiating. Burial was in Fall River Cemetery.
Mrs. Crews was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Selena Craig Bassham. She 
was the mother of the late Joyce Beeler.
Survivors include her husband, Joe F. Crews of Lawrenceburg; one son, Edward 
Crews of Elizabethton, Tenn.; four daughters, Elaine Staggs and Jean Stamps, 
both of Lawrenceburg, Margie White of Lewisburg, Jeanette Isbell of Decatur, 
Ala.; two brothers, Allen Bassham of Lawrenceburg, Addric Bassham of Florida; 
five sisters, Elsie Howell of Leoma, Lorene Howell, Susie Lucus and Catherine 
Abernathy, all of Pulaski, Mildred Williams of Illinois; 18 grandchildren; three 
step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Lillian Bassham Crews,
CRIBBS, Spy Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1985
Spy Franklin Cribbs, 62, died Saturday, May 18, 1985 at Veterans Hospital in 
Birmingham. Funeral services were held May 21 at 2 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Spy and Lota White Cribbs, 
Sr.
Survivors include three half-brothers, W. C. Neely of Dawson, Georgia, Edd 
Neely, Pulaski, Erman Neely, Michigan; two sisters, Lois White, Huntsville, 
Aleda Hatten, Michigan; two half-sisters, Corrine Fain, Lester, Ala.; and Mabel 
Jackson, Muscle Shoals, Ala.; five grandchildren.
CRICK, William Silas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1980
Funeral services for William Silas Crick, 51, a farmer of Route 1, Frankewing, 
who died Friday, November 14, 1980, in Giles County Hospital, were conducted 
Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Talley Cemetery, 
Lincoln County. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
Mr. Crick was a native of Marshall County.
Survivors include his parents, Wesley Glen and Erma Bradford Crick, 
Cornersville; two sons, Jeff Crick and Greg Crick, Fayetteville; two daughters, 
Miss Tracey Crick and Mrs. Babette Hickman, Pulaski; a brother, Thomas Crick, 
Petersburg and two grandchildren.
CRONEY, Joe D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mr. Joe D. Croney, 77, of Ardmore, Ala., died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Jay 
Hoppus officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Croney was the son of the late Joseph Burgess and 
Delia Hobbs Croney. He was retired from Genesco.
Suvivors include his wife, Mary R. Croney of Ardmore, Ala.; three daughters, 
Lagatha Paysinger of Ardmore, Tenn., Betty Beggs of Athens, Ala., Jo Ann Ronza 
of Memphis; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
CROOK, Eddie W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mr. Eddie W. Crook, 60, died Sunday, Jan.10, 1988, in Kentucky. Funeral services 
were held Saturday, Jan. 16, at Jordan Funeral Home. Burial was in Kimbrough 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Laura Emma Crook of Pulaski; three sisters, Orene 
Humphrey, Carrie Willingham, and Annie Abernathy, all of Pulaski.
CROSS, Eugene Newsline 20 Nov - 27 Nov 1984
Eugene Cross, 37, of 516 Mitchell Street, died November 17, 1984, at his 
residence. Funeral services will be November 21 at 11 a.m. at Dixon Chapel 
Presbyterian Church with Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial will be in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Pulaski, TN, Mr. Cross was a 1965 graduate of 
Bridgeforth High School. He served as a sergeant in the Air Force from 1965 
until 1968, was a graduate of Martin College and Warren Wilson College in 
Swannanoa, NC., with a BS degree. He worked as a junior counselor at Warren 
Wilson College and was a member of the Dixon Chapel Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Cross; four sisters, Mrs. 
Annie Abernathy, Mrs. Carol Randolph, Mrs. Naomi Brown, all of Pulaski; and Mrs. 
Deborah Huff of Atlanta, GA; five brothers, Raymond Cross, Jr., and William E. 
Cross, both of Nashville, Robert Cross, Nelson Cross, Stanford Cross, all of 
Pulaski.
CROOK, James Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Oct 1981
James Wayne Crook, a native of Giles County, died on Saturday, October 3, 1981, 
in Louisville, Ky. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 8, in 
Louisville, with burial there.
Mr. Crook is survived by his father, Wiley Crook of Louisville; four sisters, 
Mrs. Martha Louise Mason and Beverly Jane Crook, both of Pulaski, Betty Jean 
Crook of Nashville and June Juanita Crook of Louisville; seven brothers, Oscar, 
Wiley Junior, Thomas, Larry and Morris Crook, all of Louisville, and Carl and 
Duel Ray Crook, both of Pulaski.
CROOK, Laura Emma Kimbrough OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Oct 1989
Mrs. Laura Emma Crook, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1989, at her residence. 
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Saturday, Oct. 14, at Anthony Hill 
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. O. L. McWilliams officiating. Burial 
will be in Kimbrough Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Crook was the daughter of the late Edd and 
Melissa Whitsey Kimbrough and was married to the late Sammie Crook. She was a 
member of Anthony Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Sammie and Earnest Crook, both of Bridgeport, Conn.; 
two daughters, Carrie Willingham and Annie Abernathy, both of Pulaski; 23 
grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Howard Kimbrough of Nashville.
CROSS, Beverly Ruth Uselton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1989
Beverly Ruth Cross, 69, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1989 at Lewisburg Nursing Home. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Bennett May Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cross was the daughter of the late R. F. and 
Elree Abernathy Uselton. Survivors include her husband, Rufus Wilburn Cross; 
five daughters, Mrs. Betty Walker, Antioch, Mrs. Martha Dodson, Columbia, Mrs. 
Lola Staggs, Lynnville, Mrs. Peggy Adair and Mrs. Shirley Young, both of 
Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. Louise Johnson; 10 grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
CROSS, Thomas Nelson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1985
Thomas Nelson Cross, 47, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital.
Funeral services were to be held at noon Tuesday, Nov. 26, at St. Paul 
A.M.E.Church with the Rev. Fred Harris officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery at St. Paul Agnew. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Raymond 
Cross, Sr. He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and was an employee at 
Holley's Printing Co.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Cross; two daughters, Cheryl and 
Stephanie Cross of Pulaski; son, Sgt. Thomas K. Cross of Ft. Bliss, Texas; four 
brothers, Robert and Stanley Cross, Pulaski, William Cross and Raymond Cross, 
Jr., both of Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. Deborah Huff of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. 
Annie Abernathy, Mrs. Carol Randolph, Mrs. Naomi Brown, all of Pulaski.
CROSS, Zora Francis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jan 1983
Mrs. Zora Francis Cross, 94, died Wednesday, January 19, 1983 at Maury County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Fri., Jan. 21, at Oaks and 
Nichols Funeral Home, Columbia, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville, Pat 
Goodloe officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James B. Francis and 
Liza Boatright Francis and was married to the late Audie M. Cross.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ed Peden, Russellville, Kentucky and Mrs. 
E. B. Thuran, Lynnville; two sons, Wilburn Cross, Nashville, and Malcolm Cross, 
Pennsylvania; one brother, Robert Francis, Columbia; 19 grandchildren; 30 
great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
CROSSLIN, J. W. Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1989
Mr. J. W. Crosslin, Jr., 74, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 5, 1989, at his 
residence, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Friday, April 
7, 1989 at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Judson Hays officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Bedford County, Mr. Crosslin was the son of the late Effie Lee and 
James W. Crosslin, Sr. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was owner and 
operator of Crosslin's Tavern in Pulaski for over 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ellen Young Crosslin of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Brenda Kimbrough of Pulaski; one son, James W. "Buddy" Crosslin of Pulaski; four 
grandchildren, Joey and Cherie Kimbrough, Tammy and Dawn Crosslin, all of 
Pulaski; one great-grandchild, J. W. Kimbrough of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Jennie Lee Frazzell of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Lois Binkley of Shelbyville and 
several half-sisters and half-brothers.
CRUMBLEY, Leo OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 May 1982
One of three men involved in the April 22 shooting incident with county 
investigator Rick Jernigan has died in Huntsville Hospital. Leo Crumbley of 
Weaver, Ala., sustained gunshot wounds to the head in the incident on a deserted 
farm just over the Lincoln County line during an attempted robbery and possible 
kidnapping in which Jernigan and Alabama Livestock Investigator Joe Scott posed 
as Alabama cattle buyers.
Crumbley died at 8:15 Saturday night, after surviving a week off the life 
support system which sustained him following his admission to the hospital three 
and one half weeks earlier. He was buried near Anniston, Ala., following funeral 
services at 3 p.m. on Monday.
CRUMLEY, James Lewis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mr. James Lewis Crumley, 57, of the Crestwood Nursong Home, Manchester, 
Tennessee, died September 26, 1983, at the Coffee County Hospital, also in 
Manchester.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel Wednesday, September 28, at 
1:00 p.m. with Brother G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Crumley was a member of the Church of Christ. He 
was the son of the late Jesse and Leta Barnes Crumley.
Survivors include, four daughters, Mrs. Judy Michael of Franklin, Mrs. Kay 
Vanhooser, Mrs. Rita Hartley, Mrs. Freda Gilliam, all of Lewisburg; two sons, 
Jimmy Crumley of Bryson City, North Carolina, Larry Crumley of Murfreesboro; 
three sisters, Mrs. Robert Owen of Pulaski, Mrs. John L. Fox of Sheffield, Ala., 
Mrs. Garland Harwell of Manchester; two brothers, Homer Crumley of Margate, 
Florida, Garland Swanner of Tupelo, Mississippi; and four grandchildren.
CRUMLEY, Leta Mae OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Mar 1982
Mrs. Leta Mae Crumley, 87, died on Thursday, March 25, 1982, at Manchester 
General Hospital, Manchester, Tennessee.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Lucas and Charlotte 
Crabtree Barnes and the wife of the late Jessie Crumley.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday, March 27, 1982, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, G. C. Fox officiating with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Robert Owen, Pulaski, Mrs. John L. Fox, 
Sheffield, Ala., and Mrs. Garland Harwell, Manchester; three sons, James 
Crumley, Manchester, Homer Crumley, Margate, Florida, and Garland Swanner, 
Tupelo, Mississippi; 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and four 
great-great-grandchildren.
CRUTCHER, Woodrow Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1984
Woodrow Wilson Crutcher, 71, died on Wednesday, November 14, 1984, at Bethany 
Health Care Center in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 16, at Woodlawn 
Funeral Home, Nashville. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at 
Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Stella.
Survivors include one son, James Crutcher of Georgia; a brother, J. Hillary 
Crutcher, Brentwood; two sisters, Dorsie and Catherine Crutcher, Nashville; and 
two grandchildren.
CULLENS, Virginia Story OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1986
Mrs. Virginia Story Cullens, 67, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, June 11, 1986, 
at Humana Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Friday, June 13, at First Baptist Church in Fayetteville with Eugene Flemming 
officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Higgins Funeral Home in 
Fayetteville was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cullens was the daughter of the late Shirley C. 
and Martha Parker Story and was married to the late C. T. Cullens.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Becky Miller of Fayetteville; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Jones of Wisconsin, Mrs. Lorene Elkins of Nashville, Mrs. 
Lois Hyatt of Huntsville, Ala.; two brothers, Raymond and Cordell Story, both of 
Pulaski; two grandchildren.
CULPEPPER, Izetta Belew OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Mar 1987
Mrs. Izetta Culpepper, 75, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 23, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., Mrs. Culpepper was the daughter of the late 
Tilden and Jennie David Belew. She was a member of the Second Street Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Alex Culpepper of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Phyllis Dillbeck of Glendale, Calif.; one son, Glenn Culpepper of New Port 
Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Leo Hudson and Mrs. 
Clezelle Word, both of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Ruby Skeets of Pulaski; Mrs. Mable 
Poore of Woodhaven, Mich..; one brother, Buck Belew of Taylor, Mich.
CUMMINGS, Angielene Garrett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Mrs. Angielene Cummings, 74, of Huntsville, Ala., died Monday, Aug. 8, 1988, at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Paul McKissick officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cummings was the daughter of the late James T. 
and Alice Hastings Garrett and was married to the late Joe H. Cummings.
Survivors include one daughter, Daisy J. Burke of Huntsville, Ala.; several 
nieces and nephews.
CUNNINGHAM, Orena Thornton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1982
Mrs. Orena Thornton Cunningham, 70, Cornersville, died Monday December 20, 1982 
at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a. m. 
Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Higgins Funeral Home, Fayetteville, with burial in Wright 
Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Jimmy Cunningham; two daughters, Darwin Davis and 
Mae Bills, Brentwood; two brothers, Robert Thornton, Adrian, Mich.; and Leonard 
Thornton, Athens, Ala.; and five grandchildren.
CUNNINGHAM, Richard H. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Dec 1985
Mr. Richard H. Cunningham, 73, of Pulaski, died Monday, Nov. 25, 1985, at VA 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 
at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Callie 
David Cunningham.
Survivors include his wife, Glenna Cunningham of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Betty Lou Grant of Prospect, Mrs. Jessie Ruth Rogers of Jonesboro, Ind.
CUNNINGHAM, Roy C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Apr 1984
Mr. Roy C. Cunningham, age 77, of Route 2, Prospect, died Friday, April 6, 1984, 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m. Monday, April 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Prospect Cemetery. Bill Moss was the officiating 
minister.
A native of Coffee County, Tennessee, Mr. Cunningham was the son of Richard H. 
and Callie Davis Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Birdsong Cunningham of Prospect; four sons, 
Richard M. Cunningham of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Edward Gene Cunningham, Roy 
William Cunningham, Larry Ray Cunningham, all of Gas City, Indiana; two 
daughters, Evelyn Couch of Grand Blanc, Michigan and Linda Gibson of Pulaski; 
one brother, R. H. Cunningham of Prospect; two sisters, Betty Lou Grant of 
Prospect, Jessie Ruth Rogers of Jonesboro, Indiana; 15 grandchildren and 9 
great-grandchildren.
CUNNINGHAM, Susie Holland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Aug 1988
Mrs. Susie Cunningham, 65, of Pulaski (the Brick Church community), died 
Thursday, July 28, 1988, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were 
held Saturday, July 30, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Smith 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Cunningham was the daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Calvin Holland. She was a member of the Brick Church Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Cunningham of Pulaski (the Brick Church 
community); one son, Dwayne Cunningham of Pulaski; two grandchilden; two 
sisters, Mrs.Velma Garrison of Elkton, Mrs. Carlene Mitchell of Pulaski; one 
brother, Cecil Holland of Lincoln County.
CURRY, Richard Homer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Richard Homer Curry, 68, of Pulaski, who died Wednesday, 
February 4 at Giles County Hospital, were held Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton, Baptist minister. Interment was in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Curry, a native of Iowa, was a retired employee of the Bendix Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ova Bell Curry; three sons, Richard F. Curry, 
Florida, Patrick M. Curry, Texas and Michael S. Curry, Belgium; three daughters, 
Mrs. Lori Jackson, Mrs. Virginia Henson and Mrs. Wanda Ables, Pulaski; nine 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
CURRY, Robert Edwin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Oct 1989
Funeral services for Robert Edwin Curry, 67, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at 
First United Methodist Church. The prominent banker, community and church leader 
died Sunday night of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A lifelong Methodist, Mr. Curry and his family belonged to Pulaski's First 
United Methodist Church where he taught the Fellowship Sunday School Class and 
served on numerous boards and committees.
In April 1944, he married the former Johnnie Meadows, who survives. The couple 
made their home in the Cedar Grove community.
Also surviving are four sons, Mike, president of First National Bank; Carroll, 
Tim and Stoney, all associated in operational phases of Curry Farms; three 
sisters, Mrs. Everly Eubank, Mrs. Sara White, Mrs. Mary Lou Legg, all of 
Pulaski; 12 grandchildren, Leslie, Sims, John, Gray, Clay, Elizabeth, Erin, 
Griffin, Denton, Mary Meadows, Mallory and Morgan Curry, all of Pulaski.
Mr. Curry was preceded in death by two brothers, Arney and Guy, both associated 
for many years in the operation of Curry Motors, and a sister, Mrs. Odell 
Howard.
CURTIS, Floyd Herman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Floyd Herman Curtis, 91, of Columbia, who died Friday, 
January 23 in Columbia Nursing Facility following an extended illness, were held 
Sunday at 1:30 p. m. at Williams Funeral Home with interment in Rose Hill 
Cemetery, Columbia. Church of Christ ministers John Vaughn and Melvn Dugger were 
the officiants.
Mr. Curtis, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late Robert A. and Lura 
Ann Forline Curtis. He was married, in 1912 to the former Myrtle A. Walker, who 
survives, and in 1929 they moved to Columbia where he became service manager for 
the Dodge Motor Company In 1931 he established the F. H. Curtis Glass and 
Upholstery Co which he sold in 1958. He later operated a mirror and glass 
business at his residence until his retirement in 1972. For 40 years he preached 
for several Churches of Christ.
In addition to Mrs. Curtis survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Maxwell 
of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Iva Malone, Glasgow, Ky., Mrs. Mary Tucker, 
Elkmont, Ala., and Mrs. Oda Mayfield of Pulaski; two grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren.
CURTIS, Gertrude Propesh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Curtis, 69, of Route 2, Leoma, who died 
Thursday, May 7 in Scott Memorial Hospital, were conducted Saturday at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel at 2:00 p. m. with burial in Lindsey Grove Cemetery. The Rev. 
Bernard Konig was the officiant.
A Lawrence County native, Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of the late Joe and Lula 
Shultz Propesh.
Survivors include her husband, Noble F. Curtis; a son, Freddie J.C. Curtis, 
Leoma; a daughter, Miss Lula Ann Curtis, Leoma; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Koack, 
Lawrenceburg and one grandchild.
CURTIS, Gilbert King OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jun 1983
Mr. Gilbert King Curtis, 72, Elkton, died Monday, June 20, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Tommy Baker officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John and Lucy Watson Curtis 
and was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Curtis, Elkton; two daughters, Mrs. 
Doyle Bailey, Huntsville and Mrs. Don Mullins, Raleigh, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. 
Harvey May, Elkton, and Mrs. Sara Ray, Tullahoma; one brother, Max Curtis, 
Memphis, and five grandchildren.
CURTIS, Lona Attkisson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Mrs. Lona Attkisson Curtis, age 81, resident of Old Williamson Sport Pike, a 
widow of R. G. Curtis, died Friday at Maury County Hospital following an 
extended illness.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home with the burial at Polk Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Curtis was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late James L. 
and Lela Wisdom Attkisson. She was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ.
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Geneva Moore of Plano, Texas, Mrs. 
Martha Enouch of Sullivan, Illinois, Mrs. Lucille Allen of Lexington, Alabama, 
Mrs. Virginia Lindsey and Faye Pollard, both of Columbia; six sisters, Miss 
Mamie Attkisson, Mrs. Irene Cox, both of Columbia, Mrs. Ruth Jennings of 
Nashville, Miss Lizzie Dunnavant and Mrs. Mae Cook, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Clyde Attkisson of Oak Ridge and Upshaw Attkisson of Elmo, Texas; 14 
grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
CURTIS, Noble OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Noble Curtis, 74, who died Saturday, August 22 at his home 
on Route 2, Leoma, were held Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
interment in Lindsey Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Leslie Smith was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Curtis was the son of Mrs. Rosana Clark Curtis of 
Leoma who survives and the late Robert Curtis and was married to the late 
Gertrude Propesh Curtis. He was employed by the Giles County Highway Department.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include a son, Fred Curtis, Leoma; a 
daughter, Miss Lula Ann Curtis, Leoma; three brothers, Marvin Curtis, Kentucky, 
Paul Curtis, Florida and Alvin Curtis, Cal.; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Smith and 
Mrs. Louise Brewster, Leoma and one grandchild.
CURTIS, Velma Lou Mitchell The Elk Valley Times 26 Apr 1989
Velma Lou Mitchell Curtis, 75, of Fayetteville, died Sunday (April 23, 1989) in 
the Huntsville Hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at the Fayetteville Chapel of the 
Ralston McCauley Funeral Home with the Rev. Bruce Potter officiating. Burial 
followed in the Bee Spring Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Hattie 
Bland Mitchell and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Cletus Curtis of Fayetteville; a daughter, 
Lugenia Storey of Fayetteville, a sister, Thelma Curtis of Nokomis, Fla.; three 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
DAILY, James William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mr. James William Daily, 61, of Hazel Green, Ala., died Tuesday, March 4, 1986, 
at Humana Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Thursday, March 6, at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Burial was in 
Charity Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Daily was a member of the Baptist Church. He was an 
employee of Genesco in Pulaski.
Survivors include his parents, Knox and Lela Russell Daily of Hazel Green, Ala.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Lou Blount of Huntsville, Mrs. Lucy Land of Nashville, Mrs. 
Rachel Arlidge of New Market, Ala.; one brother, Jimmy Daily of Hendersonville; 
one step-daughter, Shirley Lovett of Pulaski; two step-sons, Jimmy and Charles 
Lovett, both of Columbia; two grandchildren; eight nieces and three nephews.
DALE, Lela Watson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Mrs. Lela Watson Dale, 92, of Frankewing died November 27 in West Side Hospital, 
Nashville. Funeral rites were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with interment in Franklin Cemetery. Officiants were the Rev. 
Jim Hamilton of Nashville and the Rev. Larry Holton.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Dale was the daughter of the late Thomas and Emma 
Stovall Watson. She was married to the late Thomas Dale.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert I. Smith, Pulaski and Mrs. Dean 
McNeese, Frankewing; a brother, James Watson, Delina; three grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren.
DALE, William Coleman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jun 1985
Mr. William Coleman Dale, 62, of Frankewing, died Tuesday, June 25, 1985, at his 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late David W. and 
Sara Troxler Dale and was married to the late Frances Watson Dale.
Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roger Harwell of Ardmore, Ala., Mrs. Gray 
Webster of Toney, Ala.; one son, Rickey Dale of Ardmore, Ala.; eight 
grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. J. W. Haislip of Petersburg, Mrs. Hallie 
Conwell of Nashville, Mrs. Glenn Adams of Pulaski, Mrs. Nathan Nipp of 
Frankewing, Mrs. Billy Davis of Cornersville; one brother, Ike Dale of Pulaski.
DALY, Buford Arnett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Apr 1987
Buford Arnett Daly, 64, died Friday, April 10, 1987, in Nashville. Funeral 
services were held Tuesday, April 14, at the Dennis Funeral Home Chapel in 
Nashville, with Wallace Hancock officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery in 
Madison.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Carlean Daly; daughters, Coretha Mallard, 
Joyce Miller, and Leatrice Spaulding; three grandchildren, all of Ludowis, Ga.; 
father, Lewis Daly of Lynnville; brothers, Lewis G. Daly of Nashville, Thomas 
Daly of Arizona; sisters, Anna Calvert of Lynnville, Margaret Swanson and 
Mildred Jean Parker, both of Nashville, Jody Stall and Helen Wynn, both of 
Florida; one uncle, Joseph Trotter of Nashville.
DALY, Frances Young OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jun 1987
Mrs. Frances Young Daly, 76, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., died Monday, June 22, 
1987, at her residence. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 24, at 
Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Daly was the daughter of the late Amos and Gladys 
Browning Young and was married to the late Paul Daly. She was a member of the 
Methodist church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary D. Richter of Signal Mountain; one 
granddaughter, one sister, Mrs. Clemons Caldwell of Danville, Ky.
DALY, Ira Tillman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jul 1985
Ira Tillman Daly, 71, of Prospect, died Sunday, June 30, 1985, at his residence. 
A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Asa and Mary Holland Daly.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in Daly Cemetery near Elkton, Rev. Dallas Ferguson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Tennie Lee Daly of Nashville; one sister, Miss Ozie 
Daly of Prospect; and two brothers, Rabon Daly of Prospect, Knox Daly of Hazel 
Green, Alabama.
DALY, J. Rabon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
J. Rabon Daly, 78, 640 East Madison Street, Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 8, 
1989, at his residence. Funeral services were held Thursday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Pete Furnier officiating. Burial was in Daly Cemetery.
Mr. Daly was a native of Alabama and the son of the late Asa Tillman and Mary 
Lee Holland Daly. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
DALY, Julius OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Apr 1984
Mr. Julius Daly, 75, of North Third Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, April 7, 
1984, at the Veterans Administration Medical Clinic in Murfreesboro following a 
long illness.
Funeral services were held at 8:00 p.m. at the Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel 
Wednesday, April 11, with Reverend Curtis Dial officiating. Final rites were 
held Thursday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at Batts Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Daly was the son of the late Mrs. Annie Lee Daly 
Abernathy.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Daly of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Daly of Pulaski; two brothers, Alphonso Daly of Detroit, Michigan and 
William T. Abernathy of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Daly was a veteran of World War II and was a retired chauffeur and truck 
driver.
DALY, Lewis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Oct 1987
Mr. Lewis Daly, 92, of Lynnville, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1987, at the V. A. 
Medical Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 26, at Taylor Street Church of Christ 
with James Albert Bell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Daly was the son of the late Peter and Alice Holt 
Daly and married to the late Mary J. Trotter Daly. He was a member of Taylor 
Street Church of Christ, where he was a Bible studies teacher for many years; 
was one of the oldest World War I veterans in Giles County; was a member of the 
former George Nichols American Legion Post until it disbanded; and was a retired 
employee of Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Ala.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Anna Calvert of Lynnville, Mrs. Margaret 
Swanson and Mrs. Mildred Jean Parker, both of Nashville, Mrs. Joanne Stall and 
Mrs. Helen Wynne, both of Miami, Fla.; two sons, Lewis G. Daly of Nashville, 
Thomas Daly of Winslow, Ariz.; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a 
niece, Mrs. Rosetta Reed of Indianapolis, Ind.
DALY, Ozie Bell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Miss Ozie Bell Daly, 83, of Prospect, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 23, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Dalton Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Daly Cemetery in 
the Pleasant Hill community.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Miss Daly was the daughter of the late Asa 
and Mary Holland Daly. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one brother, John Rabon Daly of Prospect; several nieces and 
nephews.
DALY, Sallie L. Caldwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Sallie L. Daly, 78, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 5, at Jordan Funeral Home with 
the Rev. Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in Phoenix Chapel Cemetery at 
Prospect.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Daly was the daughter of the late William and 
Betty Hedgepeth Caldwell.
Survivors include her husband, Sam Daly; three daughters, Mattie Daly of 
Pulaski, Alice Pearl Hargrove and Lucy Wilson, both of Nashville; one son, Sam 
W. Daly of Nashville; two grandsons and two great-grandsons.
DALY, Sam L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Mr. Sam L. Daly, 83, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 30, 1989, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, April 3, at Jordan 
Funeral Home with the Rev. William H. Smith officiating. Burial was in Phoenix 
Chapel Church Cemetery in Prospect.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Daly was the son of the late Henry and Mattie Holt 
Daly. He was a retired barber, practicing his trade in Alabama, Kentucky and 
Tennessee.
Survivors include three daughters, Mattie Daly of Pulaski, Pearl Hargrove and 
Lucy Wilson, both of Nashville; one son, Sam W. Daly of Nashville; one sister, 
Edwina Douglas of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, Mack Daly of Indianapolis, 
Ind.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
DANIEL, Annie Elizabeth Woodard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Mar 1987
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Daniel, 79, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 25, 1987, at 
Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Daniel was the daughter of the late Charlie and 
Amanda May Woodard and was married to the late Marvin Luther Daniel.
Survivors include six sons, Robert, Charles, Dewey, Lonnie and Paul Daniel, all 
of Pulaski, Morris Daniel of California; five daughters, Elizabeth Gulley, 
Mildred Weldon and Margaret Morris, all of Pulaski, Fanny Furlano of New York, 
Bertha Pregnar of Pennsylvania; three brothers, James, Roy, and Allen Woodard, 
all of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Adams of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Clara 
Hill and Mrs. Margaret Parks, both of Nashville, Mrs. Louise Russell of 
Lynnville; 32 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
DARNELL, Elizabeth Dunlap OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1987
Mrs. Elizabeth Dunlap Darnell, 76, of Goodspring, died Sunday, April 26, 1987, 
at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Nolen Brunson and the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Darnell was the daughter of the late W. P. and 
Lizzie Mullins Dunlap. She was a member of the Methodist church and a retired 
school teacher.
Survivors include her husband, John S. Darnell of Goodspring; one brother, S. L. 
Dunlap of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
DAUGHERTY, Charlie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Charlie Daugherty, 93, of 502 North Third Street, died on Saturday, June 19, 
1982, at Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native and lifelong resident of Pulaski, he was the son of the late Samuel and 
Priscilla Reynolds Daugherty. He was a World War I veteran. For more than 50 
years he worked as a barbershop porter.
Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, June 22, at Jordan Funeral Home, 
Frank Brooks officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sallie Daugherty; a sister, Mrs. Bessie 
Johnson; step-daughter, Mrs. Lois Cheatham; a step-grandson, nieces and nephews.
DAUGHTRY, George Oscar OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
George Oscar Daughtry, 82, 502 Cleveland Street, Pulaski, died June 14, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital.
Mr. Daughtry was the son of the late Edward and Ollie Hughes Daughtry and a 
retired barber.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 16 at Carr and Erwin Chapel, with 
burial in Freeman Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and J. W. Leatherwood officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Warren Daughtry, Pulaski; three daughters, 
Mrs. Sue Martin, Mrs. Juanita Hoover, and Mrs. Jennie Bassham, all of Pulaski; 
one brother, Solon Daughtry, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kobeck and Ada 
Ruth Smith, Pulaski. Seven grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren also survive.
DAUGHTRY, Herman E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Mr. Herman E. Daughtry, age 72, of 416 E. Taylor Street, Lawrenceburg, died 
March 15, 1984, at the Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services 
were held in the Carr and Erwin Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Freeman Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Daughtry was retired from the Ford Motor 
Company. He was the son of the late Wiley O. and Annie Newton Daughtry. He was 
married to Mrs. Mary Swain Daughtry; she survives.
Other survivors include, two sons, Marshall and David R. Daughtry, both of 
Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Chambers of Oneeda, Tennessee; two 
brothers, W. O. Daughtry of California, Jim Daughtry of Wisconsin; one sister, 
Mrs. Robert Tillman of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
DAVENPORT, Leda B. Rains OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Mrs. Leda B. Davenport, age 77, of Lakeshore Home for the Aged in Nashville, 
died January 13, 1984, at the West Side Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services 
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 15, at the Bennett-May Chapel conducted by 
Bro. Nick Lee. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Davenport was a member of the Church of Christ. 
She was married to the late Rupert Davenport and was the daughter of the late 
George H. and Emma Rains.
Survivors include, one son, James Carlton Davenport of Columbia; 4 
grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Carrie Mae Williams of 
Nashville, Mrs. Irene Zeigler, Mrs. Katherine McMillion, and Razzie Pearl 
Johnson, all of Pulaski. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
DAVENPORT, Robert William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Mar 1984
Mr. Robert William Davenport, age 76, of Lake Cormorant, Miss., died Thursday, 
March 8th, in Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, after a long illness.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 10th at Forest Hills Mid-Town 
Funeral Home, Memphis.
Mr. Davenport, a native Giles Countian, was born August 6, 1907, the son of the 
late Robert Ira and Frances Reed Davenport.
Mr. Davenport is survived by his wife, Lola Kelly Davenport of Lake Cormorant, 
Miss. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Hilda Campbell of Pulaski; and two 
brothers, Pat Davenport of Nashville, Campbell Davenport of Pulaski.
DAVENPORT, Susie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jun 1982
Susie Lee Davenport, 89, of 1832 Kenmore Drive in Jackson, MS, died on Monday, 
May 24, 1982 at Hinds General Hospital in Jackson.
Funeral services were conducted by Mr. Tom Campbell at 10:00 a. m. on Wednesday, 
May 26 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery in 
Murfreesboro, TN where Mrs. Davenport was a native.
A retired teacher of public schools and a member of Alta Woods United Methodist 
Church, Mrs. Davenport was married to the late Charles Davenport.
She is survived by one son, Charles Davenport of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Mrs. 
Margaret Wainwright of Jackson, MS; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 
and one brother, Robert Steele Lee of Nashville, TN.
DAVIDSON, Cora Moore OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Sep 1989
Mrs. Cora Davidson, 83, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1989 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 14, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. J. Dallas Bass and Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Davidson was the daughter of the late Guy and Mamie 
Garrett Moore and was married to the late Mitchell Davidson. She was a member of 
the Methodist church and a retired secretary of Tennessee Valley Authority.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Newton and Mrs. Ozell Jasinski, both 
of Pulaski; three brothers, J. W. Moore of Lynnville, Floyd Moore of Aspen Hill, 
Earl Moore of Pulaski.
DAVIDSON, Cora Wooten OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jul 1982
Cora Birdie Davidson, 90, of Lynnville, TN, died on Monday, July 12, 1982 at 
Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Mack Wheeler and Brother Billy Balkey 
at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Bedford County, TN, and a member of the Church of Christ, Mrs. 
Davidson was the wife of the late John Mitchell Davidson and the daughter of the 
late John and Mary Eliza McNutt Wooten.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
DAVIDSON, Grady Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1981
A 19 year old Giles County man, Grady Wayne Davidson, died Sunday July 12 in 
Giles County Hospital, after having been the victim of electrocution at his 
Goodspring mobile home on July 6. Davidson had been installing an antenna at his 
home when the antenna struck the power lines causing the high voltage to run 
through his body.
Ambulance attendants had revived Davidson through C. P. R. shortly after the 
incident occurred, but he had never regained consciousness.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton, were held at 4:00 p. m., 
Tuesday, July 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel , with burial in Bee Springs Cemetery.
An Alabama native, Davidson is survived by his wife, Sherri Rae Walls Davidson 
and two daughters, Wendy and Chasity Davidson of Pulaski; father, Mert C. 
Davidson, Jr. and mother Dorothy Davidson, both of Alabama; one sister, Pam 
Davidson of Pulaski, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mert Davidson, 
Sr. of Jasper, Ala.
DAVIDSON, James B. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Nov 1981
Funeral services for James B. Davidson, Jr., 48, of Huntsville, Ala., who died 
in that city Tuesday November 17 at Huntsville Hospital, were held Thursday at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Liberty Hill Cemetery. The 
Rev. Robert Earl Wilsford was the officiant.
Mr. Davidson, a Giles County native, was retired from service in the U. S. 
Marine Corps. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Patricia A. Davidson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
James B. Davidson, Lynnville; three daughters, Mrs. Wanita Hardin, Mrs. Wyona 
Royal, and Mrs. Wanda Johnson, all of Camilla, Ga.; four step-sons, George L. 
Bailey, William D. Bailey, Aron P. Bailey, and Charles E. Bailey all of 
Huntsville, Ala. and five grandchildren.
DAVIDSON, James Benjamin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jul 1987
James Benjamin Davidson, age 80, of Route 4, Camilla, Ga., died Tuesday, July 
21, at Mitchell County Hospital in Camilla. Funeral services were held Friday, 
July 24 at Parker Funeral Home, Camilla, Ga. with the Rev. Walter Burgess of the 
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church officiating with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
He is the son of the late L. L. Davidson and Mattie Sewell.
Mr. Davidson is survived by his wife, Edna Lanier Davidson of Camilla, Ga.; one 
son, Robert L. of Camilla; two brothers, Maurice of Hudson, Fla. and Willie J. 
of Winter Haven, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Mary Reynolds, Lakeland, Fla.; 8 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
DAVIDSON, Kenneth M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1986
Kenneth M. Davidson died July 2, 1986, at his home in Nashville. Woodbine 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Davidson was the son-in-law of Rubie H. Ball and the late Odell Ball of the 
Wales Community in Giles County.
A Kentucky native, he was retired after 32 years with the Internal Revenue 
Service. At the time of his death, he was the owner of Ken Davidson Tax Services 
in Clarksville.
Other survivors include his wife, Evelyn Ball Davidson, and children, Diane 
Galbriath, Donna Davidson, Randall Lee Davidson and Mark Davidson.
DAVIS, Amanda OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Jan 1984
Amanda Davis, 3, died Friday, January 6, 1984, at Vanderbilt Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 7, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery at Lynnville.
She was the daughter of Terry and Debbie Sands of Lynnville.
Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sands, of Lynnville.
DAVIS, Anthony Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jun 1989
Air Force helicopter mechanic Anthony Edward Davis, 24, died Tuesday, May 21, 
1985 in a motorcycle accident at Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, 
Florida. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 25 at Madison Funeral Home 
with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his parents, Donald and Sandra Davis of New Johnsonville, and 
John and Joyce Henderson of Hendersonville; five brothers, Troy, Shannon, Eric 
and Eddie Davis and Jonathan Henderson; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. 
Davis of Pulaski and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Hindman of Columbia.
DAVIS, Aubrey Haden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1986
Mr. Aubrey Haden Davis, 66, of Old Hickory, Tenn., died Friday, March 14, 1986, 
at Nashville Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, 
March 17, at Hermitage Memorial Chapel with burial in Hermitage Memorial 
Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Davis was the son of the late Silas and Mazie 
Davis. Survivors include his wife, Leona Davis; three daughters, Mrs. Jerry 
Kelley and Mrs. Kenneth Irions, both of Hermitage, and Mrs. William Waller of 
Franklin; one son, Larry Davis of Hendersonville; 11 grandchildren; five 
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Pearlie Springer of Florence, Ala., 
Mrs. Hattie Will Campbell of Minor Hill, and Mrs. Linda Eblen of Pulaski; eight 
nieces and nephews.
DAVIS, Blanche Parsons OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Nov 1989
Mrs. Blanche Parsons, 83, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1989, at Crockett 
General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 11, 
at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Oak 
Grove Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County native, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late 
George and Michle White Parsons and was married to the late Rufus Clarence 
Davis. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Schultz and Mrs. Almeda 
Shelton, both of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Mamie Durham of Pulaski; two sons, W. C. 
Davis of Pulaski, Lewis Davis of Kingsport; 16 grandchildren; 24 
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lorene 
Tucker of Decatur, Ala.
DAVIS, Cletus OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Sep 1982
Mr. Cletus Davis, 51, Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, September 29, 1982 in 
Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held at 2:00 
Friday, October 1 at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with burial in Rose Hill 
Cemetery, Robert Rooker and Ronnie Gay officiating.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of Mrs. Annie Dickey Davis of 
Lawrenceburg and the late James Davis. He was a member of the Baptist Church, 
and was an employee of Webster Industries, Inc.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leola Flatt Davis, Lawrenceburg; a 
stepson, Howard D. Wright, Lawrenceburg; three stepdaughters, Darlene Wright and 
Mrs. Frances McGuire, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Lura Wunner, Winter Haven, Fla.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Alexander, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Gladys Yokley, Liberty 
Hill and Mrs. Annie Lou Towngett, Lawrenceburg; three brothers, James and Hughey 
Davis, Ethridge, and Truitt Davis, Detroit, Michigan; five grandchildren; and 
three great-grandchildren. North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of 
arrangements.
DAVIS, Daney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Daney Davis, 85, of Pulaski, who died Monday, January 
7 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. James D. Nave and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. 
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late William 
Franklin and Orleana Noblett Davis and was married to the late William Luther 
Davis. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Eva Nell Davis, Pulaski and Mrs. Dorris 
Smith, Columbus, Ohio; two sons, Travis Davis and Bill Davis, Pulaski; three 
grandchildren; one great grandchild and one step grandchild.
DAVIS, David Adrian OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
Retired state employee Adrian Davis, 72, died at West Side Hospital in Nashville 
on Monday, December 14 after an extended illness.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 at Bennett May 
Chapel. Bro. Glen Chance officiated and burial followed in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A Giles County native, Mr. Davis resided at Route 6, Pulaski, and was a member 
of the Baptist Church. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Catherine Watson 
Davis. Mr. Davis was the son of the late Tom and Faustina White Davis.
Survivors include his wife Catherine Watson Davis of Franklin; 1 sister, Mrs. 
Clemice Gower Hickman of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
DAVIS, Edward Grey OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Sep 1985
Mr. Edward Grey Davis, 55, died Sept. 3, 1985, at Washington Hospital in 
Fremont, Calif. After serving nine years in the U. S. Army, he made his home in 
California. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Reba Mobley and 
William Hiram Davis of the Stella community.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Stella.
Survivors include his wife, Nony Geer Davis of Freemont, Calif.; one daughter, 
Mrs. John (Ann) Milbery of Dallas, Texas; two brothers, James W. Davis of 
Florence, Ala., Don O. Davis of Anderson, Ala.; and three sisters, Mrs. David 
(Evelyn) Smith of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Russell (Marie) Appleton of Nashville, Mrs. 
James (Joyce) Mayfield of Pulaski.
DAVIS, Elizabeth "Bess" Gilbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1989
Elizabeth "Bess" Gilbert Davis, 95, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1989, at Ardmore 
Nursing Home.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 15, at Prospect Cemetery with Tom 
Smith and Truman Hibbett officiating.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late 
Thomas Harry Gilbert and Ida Smith Gilbert and was married to the late Thomas 
Howard Davis.
Survivors include one daughter, Miss Elizabeth L. Davis, Prospect; two sons, 
Bill Davis and Thomas H. Davis, both of Prospect; two grandchildren and three 
great-great-grandchildren.
DAVIS, Florence Anna Harwell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Mrs. Florence Anna Davis, 57, died on Thursday, June 17, 1982, at her residence 
on Route 2, Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Hix and Sally Davis 
Harwell and the wife of the late Earl L. Davis. She was an employee of Lee-Mar 
Shirt Co.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Saturday, June 19, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include two sons, William Earl Davis, Pulaski and Charles Dwight 
Davis, Goodsprings; two daughters, Marsha Elizabeth Bryant, Lynnville, and 
Frances Thompson, Minor Hill; two brothers, Henry Harwell, Pulaski and Allen 
Harwell, Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Frances Daley, Hollywood, Alabama and 
Lucille Adams, Pulaski; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
DAVIS, Gracie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Mar 1986
Mrs. Gracie Davis, 86, died Saturday, March 8, 1986, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home 
in Pulaski. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 11, at Marbletop 
Missionary Baptist Church in Kenison, Ga., with burial in Montgomery Cemetery in 
Kenison. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Bakersville, Tenn., and a former resident of Nashville, Mrs. Davis 
was married to the late Harrison Davis.
Survivors include three sons, Homer and Harrison Davis, both of Nashville, Tommy 
Gene Davis of Chattanooga; three daughters, Elizabeth Davis of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Jessie Hogan of Dickson, Tenn., Mrs. Viola Shelton of Kenison, Ga.; 52 
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
DAVIS, Jack B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Jack B. Davis, 89, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1989 at his home in Hollywood, Fla. 
Funeral services were held Aug. 13 at KKSI Cemetery in Nashville.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Carl L. Davis, New Orleans, La.; one daughter, 
Mrs. Dorothy Zimmering, Barrington, Rhode Island; five grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
DAVIS, James C. (Jimmy) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1988
James C. (Jimmy) Johnsonk, 44, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 12 at Victory 
Baptist Church with Jim Tedder anad Dr. Clarence Blackburn officiating. Burial 
was in Willow Mt. Cemetery.
Mr. Davis was a native of Giles County and the son of Ruth Tomerlin Davis and 
the late George McClinton Davis. He was the owner of Sunshine Shop-Florist in 
Shelbyville.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra Robinson Davis, Shelbyville; three sons, 
James Kevin, Robin Keith, and William Kent Davis, all of Shelbyville; one 
sister, Mrs. Leonard Brown, Milan.
DAVIS, James Redding Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1981
James Redding Davis, Jr., 20, was killed in a motorcycle accident near 
Lawrenceburg Saturday, August 22, just two days after his twentieth birthday.
A former resident of Giles County, Davis was employed by Lindsey Manufacturing 
Company in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Tuesday, August 25, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens.
Davis' survivors include his father, James R. Davis, Sr. of Lawrenceburg; 
mother, Mrs. Linda Smith of Pulaski; step-mother, Mrs. Ruth Ann Davis, of 
Lawrenceburg; step-father, Roma Smith of Pulaski; paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. George Davis of Pulaski; maternal grandfather, Hershel Rose of Pulaski; 
step-grandmother, Mrs. Dorthy Hagood of Pulaski; four step brothers and four 
step sisters.
DAVIS, Katie Lou Sherrill OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Mrs. Katie Lou Sherrill, age 76, Nashville, died Thursday afternoon, March 15, 
1984, at Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held 
Sunday, March 18, at 1:00 p.m. in Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with the 
Rev. A. B. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Davis was a member of the St. James Missionary Baptist Church. She was 
married to the late James Davis.
Survivors include, one brother, John Edd Sherrill, Sr., of Pulaski; six nieces, 
Mrs. Martha Ann Martin, Misses Katie, Marguerite, Mary Jane and Carolyn 
Sherrill, all of Pulaski and Mrs. Leona Brown of Athens, Alabama; six nephews, 
John Edd, Jr., Joe Allen, Robert A., Thomas U. and Henry A. Sherrill of Pulaski 
and Mr. Joe Goff of Buffalo, New York; and a great nephew, Mr. S. Kenneth Martin 
of Nashville.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
DAVIS, Lela Irene Jackson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Dec 1983
Mrs. Lela Irene Davis, 90, Minor Hill, died Monday, December 12, 1983, at the 
Jackson Clinic in Lester, Ala.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, Dale Sewell and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Mary Durham Jackson and was married to 
the late John H. Davis.
Survivors include two sons, J. C. Davis and Leo Davis, both of Minor Hill; one 
daughter, Mrs. Reed Randolph, Minor Hill; ten grandchildren, and two great great 
grandchildren.
DAVIS, Lera Jeanette OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Lera Jeanette Davis, 58, of Route 1, Minor Hill, who 
died at her home on Sunday, January 24, were held on Tuesday, January 26, at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery. Reverend 
Mark Johnson officiated.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, J. 
D. Davis; three sons, Jimmy Davis of Pulaski, Jackie Davis of Franklin and 
Johnny Davis of Minor Hil and two daughters,, Mrs. Diane Birdsong of Minor Hill 
and Donna Dozier of Pulaski.
Additional survivors include, one brother, W. C. Kieff of Athens, Ala.; four 
sisters, Vera Pickett, Annette Williams, and Rachel Williams of Minor Hill and 
Lafette Townsend of Salem. Nine grandchildren also survive her.
DAVIS, Margaret Meadows OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mrs. Margaret Meadows Davis, 94, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday. Sept. 15, 1988, 
at Ardmore Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Friday, Sept. 16, at 
Maplewood Cemetery with Billy Craighead officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Dr. John A. 
and Virginia Easter Meadows and was married to the late John M. Davis. She was a 
member of the Methodist Church of Lawrenceburg. Survivors include several nieces 
and nephews.
DAVIS, Mattie Kiddy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1980
Mrs. Mattie Davis, 87, of Route 1, Minor Hill died Monday, March 3 in Maury 
County Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial following in Minor Hill Cemetery. Church of 
Christ minister Danny Pettus and the Rev. Glen Chance were the officiants.
Mrs. Davis was born in Giles County. Her parents were the late Jacob Allen and 
Louiza Sandy Kiddy.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frances Wray, Minor Hill; a step-daughter, 
Mrs. Clara Slaton, Minor Hill; a step-son, Herbert Davis, Athens, Ala.; several 
step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and several 
step-great-great grandchildren.
DAVIS, Raymond Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Raymond Lee Davis, 73, Pulaski Pike died Friday March 13 near his home.
Services were Sunday at 1 p. m. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Brown 
Foster, Church of Christ minister officiating. Burial took place in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Robert and Alice Boatright 
Davis. He was an automobile mechanic for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Zula Sands Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita 
Sholley, Detroit, Mich.; two sons, Freddy Davis, Huntsville, Ala. and Larry 
Davis, Nashville; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
DAVIS, Robert Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jan 1987
Mr. Robert Lee Davis, 71, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1986, at J. 
D. Rest Home in Lawrenceburg.
Graveside services were held Friday, Dec. 26, at Hester Chapel Cemetery with 
Richard Durham officiating. Mr. Davis was a Giles County native.
DAVIS, Rufus W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Sep 1982
Rufus W. Davis, 84, of Auburndale, Florida died Monday, September 13, 1982 in a 
Florida hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wed., Sept. 15 at 
Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Auburndale, with burial in the Auburndale Memory 
Gardens.
Mr. Davis was a native of Giles County. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie 
Lou Smith Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Granada Golden, Auburndale; a son, Johnny 
Davis, Winterhaven, Fla.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
DAVIS, Sarah Mae Hargrove OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Mrs. Sarah Mae Davis, 54, died Sunday, April 21, 1985, at her home in Nashville. 
A native of Marshall County, she was employed at Kabnert Cabinet Company, 
Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Lawrence Funeral 
Home in Chapel Hill with burial in Daniel Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Edwin Davis of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Vera 
Luna, Lewisburg; three brothers, William and T. J. Hargrove, both of Kentucky, 
and James Hargrove of Pulaski.
DAVIS, Thella Whitfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1982
Pulaski native, Mrs. Thella Whitfield Davis, 82, died recently of heart failure 
at her 1222 Alexander Street home in Statesville, N. C.
She was born on August 13, 1899, in Pulaski, a daughter of the late James Bowers 
and Cora Sanders Whitfield.
Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, George Butler Davis, Sr., on 
January 25, 1947.
Mrs. Davis was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pulaski, TN. In 
Statesville she attended First Street Baptist Church where she was a member of 
the Fidelia Matron's Class an the Young at Heart.
Services were arranged by Nicholson Funeral Home. Reverend Ronald Rowe 
officiated with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Reece D. Childers of Statesville; one 
grandson, one granddaughter and five great grandchildren.
DAVIS, Thomas Guy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
Thomas Guy Davis, 76, died Wednesday, January 9 at his home in Minor Hill. 
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 11:30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the 
Rev. Danny Pettus. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Davis a retired farmer and barber, was born in Giles County, the son of the 
late Lawson and Almeda Bass Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Couch Davis; three sons, Alton Davis and 
Willard Davis, Minor Hill and Harold Davis, Columbia; two daughters, Mrs. 
Dorothy Norwood and Mrs. Sue Smith, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Effie King, 
Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Mrs. Maude Thornton, Pulaski; eight grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren.
DAVIS, Vernetta Kelly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Feb 1980
A retired school teacher, Mrs. Vernetta Kelly Davis, 83, of Route 1, Minor Hill, 
died Sunday, February 17 at Maury County Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services 
were conducted Monday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with Church of Christ 
ministers Charles Dixon and Mr. Thorpe officiating. Interment was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Tom and Lizzie 
Bullington Kelly and was married to the late J. Alva Davis. She was a member of 
th eChurch of Christ.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Lon Simpson, Mrs. Cora Kelsey and Mrs. Ida 
Davis, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Gertrude Davis, Bethesday, Md. and Mrs. L. R. Surles, 
Pulaski.
DAVIS, Virginia Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Mrs. Virginia Smith Davis, 83, of Pulaski (Brick Church community), died 
Thursday, Oct. 23, 1987, at Columbia Health Care Center in Columbia. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Randy Kersey 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the late Edd and Carrie 
Perry Smith and was married to the late Turney Davis.
Survivors include five sons, Joe Wayne and Cecil Davis, both of Pulaski, Noble 
and James Davis, both of Nashville, Norman Davis of Lynnville; three daughters, 
Mrs. D. J. (Myrtle) McNeese and Mrs. George (Sarah) Pilkinton, both of Columbia, 
Mrs. Eilene Dale of Pulaski; one brother, Perry Smith of Lewisburg; four 
sisters, Nettie Kimbrough of Columbia, Mary Ellen Collins of Lewisburg, Lurlene 
Stafford of Franklin, Ventura Franklin of Petersburg; 14 grandchildren; and 11 
great-grandchildren.
DAVIS, Susan Jill OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Mar 1983
Miss Susan Jill Davis, 19, Minor Hill, died Wednesday, March 23, 1983 at Saint 
Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 
25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Hester Chapel Cemetery, Danny 
Pettus, Leslie Bagsby and Richard Durham officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of Wayne and Geraldine Beeler 
Davis, Minor Hill.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Karen Page, Pulaski, Mrs. Sharon 
Woodard, Lester, Ala., and Miss Tammy Davis, Minor Hill; her paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Davis, Minor Hill, and maternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. James Beeler, Minor Hill.
DAVIS, W. C. "Bud" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
W. C. "Bud" Davis, 58, 544 Lincoln Street, Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 27, 1989 
at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Doyle Smith and Marvin Nelson officiating. Burial was in Rose 
Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Davis was a Giles County native and the son of the late Will and Bertha Rose 
Davis. He was retired from Maremont Gabriel.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Ridner Davis, Pulaski; one son, Richard C. 
Davis, Pulaski; three daughters, Janice Jean Parker, Sheila K. Graves and Sharon 
A. Davis, all of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Willie Pearl Diehl, Ohio; four 
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
DAWES, Lonnie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Dec 1983
Mr. Lonnie Dawes, 81, Pulaski, died Sunday, December 11, 1983 at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, at 
Bennett-May Chapel, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Aspen Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Jimmy and Mattie Bolden 
Dawes and was married to the late Ozra Odell Dawes.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Christine Shelton, Mrs. Sarah Pylant, and 
Katherine Helton, all of Pulaski; and Estelle Lackey, Nashville; one son, Milton 
Dawes, Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Massey, Pulaski; 25 grandchildren 
and 15 great-grandchildren.
DAWES, Lloyd Harrison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jun 1986
Mr. Lloyd Harrison Dawes, age 52, died at his home on May 28, 1986. Funeral 
arrangements were at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2 at Stella Presbyterian Church with 
burial in Stella Cemetery in Giles County with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
He is the son of Paul Dawes and Cora Pigg Dawes Matheson. Survivors include his 
parents and his wife, Rita Copeland Dawes. Bennett May was in charge of the 
arrangements.
DAWES, Mary Lucille Davis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Apr 1986
Mrs. Mary Lucille Dawes, 73, of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, April 15, 1986, at 
Decatur General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, 
April 18, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Larry Glass officiating. Burial will be 
in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Dawes was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Letha 
Mae McConnell Davis and was married to the late Eldred James Dawes.
Survivors include three sons, Al Thornton of Athens, Ala., Tom Thornton of 
Decatur, Ala., Harold Thornton of Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters, Rebecca 
Lowery of Decatur, Ala., Brenda Belew of Huntsville, Ala., Carolyn Nesmith of 
Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Alidene Siniard of Goodspring; 14 grandchilden and 
three great-grandchildren.
DAWES, Zamer Mae Duncan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Apr 1980
Mrs. Zamer Mae Dawes, 91, of Pulaski died Friday, April 11 in Maury County 
Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Adrian Merritt, Jr., with burial 
in Stella Cemetery.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Mary Jones 
Duncan and was married to the late Arthur Dawes. She was a member of the Church 
of Christ.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Bud Jackson, Stella, Mrs. Howard Owens, 
Minor Hill, Mrs. Buford Carroll, Madison, Mrs. Luther Scruggs and Mrs. Royce 
Powell, both of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Eldred Dawes, Minor Hill and Dean 
Dawes, Pulaski; 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
DAWS, Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1983
Arthur Daws, age 83, of 314 Alexander Street, Pulaski, died on May 3, 1983, in 
Giles County Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Myrtle Darnell Daws, and son of the late Jim and 
Mattie Bolden Daws.
He is survived by one step-son, J. D. Wisdom, Prospect; one sister, Mrs. 
Beatrice Massey and one brother, Loney Daws, both of Pulaski; and one 
grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 1983, in the 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in the New Zion Cemetery, the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton, officiating.
DAWS, Eldred James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1981
Funeral services for self-employed carpenter, Eldred James Daws, 67, who died 
Wednesday, May 13 at his home on Route 1, Minor Hill were held Friday at 10:00 
a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. 
Glen Chance was the officiant.
A Tennessee native, Mr. Daws, was the son of the late Arthur and Zammer Duncan 
Daws.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lucile Davis Daws; a son, David Daws, 
Decatur, Ala.; five stepsons, Al Thornton, Goodsprings, Harold Thornton and 
Thomas Thornton, Cleveland, Ohio, O'Neal Patterson, Lester, Ala., and Thomas 
Gatlin, Minor Hill; five step-daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Nesmith, Ohio, Mrs. 
Rebecca Lowery, Decatur, Ala., Mrs. Brenda Belew, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Betty 
Sue Christopher and Mrs. Laura Mae Evans, Athens, Ala.; a brother, Dean Daws, 
Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Jackson, Stella, Mrs. Clarice Scruggs and Mrs. 
Louise Powell, both of Florida, Mrs. Anna Lee Carroll, Nashville and Mrs. 
Eleanor White, Pulaski and one grandchild.
DAWS, Myrtle Emmer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Emmer Daws, 78, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
August 18 in Giles County Hospital following an extended illness, were held 
Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in New Zion 
Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton were the 
officiants.
Mrs. Daws, a Tennessee native, was the wife of Arthur Daws, who survives.
In addition to her husband survivors include four sons, Junior Darnell and 
Melvin Darnell, Pulaski, James Darnell, Lewisburg and Joe Darnell, Wilmington, 
Del.; three daughters, Mrs. Corene Whitsett, Cornersville, Mrs. Carter Wright 
and Mrs. Mary Banks, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Allie Brooks, Pulaski; 37 
grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren.
DAWS, Villard Clyde OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1988
Villard Clyde Dawes, 91, of Route 1, Box 119, Prospect, TN, (Stella Community) 
died April 25, 1988, at Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held April 27 at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Bernard Dawes officiating. Burial was in the Stella Cemetery with Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home in charge. A native of Tennessee, Mr. Dawes was the son of the late 
Robert and Anna Turner Dawes. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his 
wife Clara Hannah Dawes of Stella; one son, Tillman Dawes of Stella; one 
grandchild and one great grandchild.
DEAN, Alma Holland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Holland Dean, 89, of Columbia, formerly of 
Pulaski, who died Tuesday, January 29 in Maury County Hospital, were conducted 
Thursday at Bennett-May Chapel at 2:00 p. m. by the Rev. Wendell Meggs, the Rev. 
A. G. Robbins and the Rev. Larry Lane. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Dean was the daughter of the late John T. and 
Mary Ann Vanhooser Holland, and was married to the late William T. Dean. She was 
a member of Riverside United Methodist Church in Columbia.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Allen H. English of Columbia and Mrs. Joe 
Dunnavant of Pulaski; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
DEAN, Carlean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1986
Miss Carlean Dean, 58, of Pulaski, died Friday, Nov. 14, 1986, at Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 16, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Miss Dean was the daughter of the late Jack and Mattie 
Rosson Dean. Survivors include four brothers, Jesse W. Dean of Pulaski, Carter 
and Elwood Dean, both of Columbia, J. D. Dean of Florida; one sister, Marie 
Kiddy of Florida.
DEAN, Carrie Buchanan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1987
Mrs. Carrie B. Dean, 90, of Houston, Texas, died Monday, March 23, 1987, at 
Memorial City Medical Center in that city.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 26, at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton and Rev Judson L. Hays officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Dean was the daughter of the John and Emma Martin 
Buchanan and was married to the late Joe L. Dean. She was a member of the 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lady Jo Wall of Pulaski, Mrs. Elene 
Watson of Pasadena, Texas, Mrs. Lorene Gilliam of Tullahoma, Mrs. Dot Robertson 
of Houston, two sons, Marvin Dean of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, David Dean of Houston, 
Texas; 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
DEAN, Lura Pinkelton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Dec 1982
Lura Pinkelton Dean, 82, of Route 2, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, December 14, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Mack Pinkelton, Clarence 
Stewart and Marcus Nickell at 1:30 p. m. on Thursday, December 16 at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Dean was a member of the Methodist Church.
She was married to the late Ewing H. Dean and was the daughter of the late W. D. 
and Sara Davidson Pinkelton.
Survivors include one son, Billy E. Dean of Pulaski; two sisters, Annie Mae 
Carpenter of Jackson, Miss. and Onice Cross of Lynnville, Tenn.; and two 
brothers, C. M. Pinkelton of Columbia and Lilburn Pinkelton of South Port, Tenn.
DEAN, Paul OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Paul Dean, 52, a native of Giles County, died June 26 in Houston, Texas.
Dean operated a furniture business in Pulaski until he moved to Texas 
approximately 20 years ago. He was owner of a successful furniture business in 
Brenham, Texas at the time of his death.
Graveside services for Dean, were conducted by the Rev. Bill Moss, at 11:00 a. 
m. today (Wednesday) in Maplewood Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A veteran of the Korean War, Dean is survived by his wife, Dorothy Polly Dean of 
Brenham, Texas; 3 sons, Paul Dean, Jr., Johnny Dean, and Jay Dean, all of 
Brenham, Texas; one daughter, Mary Ann Dean, of Brenham, Texas; 3 brothers, 
Marvin Dean of Alabama and Harold and David Dean of Houston, Texas; five 
sisters, Lady Jo Wall of Pulaski, Lorene Gilliam of Tullahoma and Elaine Watson 
and Dorothy Robinson of Texas; and one grandchild.
DEASON, Pauline Childers OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jun 1989
Pauline Childers Deason, 70, Senath, MO, formerly of Giles County, died Tuesday, 
June 20, 1989, at Senath Nursing Home in Senath, Mo.
Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Deason, a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Will and 
Alice Compton Childers was married to the late Robert Allen Deason. She was the 
owner of Mt. McKinley Day Care Center in Alaska.
Survivors include three sons, James Robert, Lyman, S.C., Larry Joe, Bethel, 
Alaska, and Terry Don Deason, Anchorage, Alaska; one daughter, Linda Joyce 
Poole, Senath, Mo.; four brothers, J. C. Childers, Pulaski, Morris and Alfred, 
both of Lewisburg, and Bobby Childers, Montgomery, Ala.; three sisters, Nellie 
Thornberry, Ky., Betty Cothan, Waverly, and Rachel Childers, Lewisburg; 14 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
DEASON, Robert Allan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jul 1982
Robert Allan Deason, 66, died on Sunday, July 25, 1982 at Redstone Arsenal 
Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a. m. on Wednesday, July 28 at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Burial will follow in Lynnwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Deason of Pulaski; one daughter, Linda Poole 
of Missouri; three sons, Terry and Larry Deason, both of Alaska and James 
Deasonof South Carolina; three sisters, Arlene Wright of Nashville, Clara Cline 
of Florida, and Louise Higgins of Giles County; eleven grandchildren and __ 
great-grandchildren.
DeBERRY, Brucile Gordon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1988
Mrs. Brucile DeBerry, 69, Route 3, Pulaski, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, 
Dec. 17 at Waco Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Everbright Cemetery at 
Buford Station.
Mrs. DeBerry was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Dennis 
and Lena Mitchell Gordon. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd DeBerry of Jackson, Tenn.; three sons, 
Lloyd, Jr. of Los Angeles, Calif., Harold L. of East Germany and Exzava DeBery 
of Nashville; one daughter, Miss Mary E. DeBerry of Atlanta; one brother, O'Neal 
Gordon of Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Zelma Duke of Indianapolis and four 
grandchildren.
DEETS, Nelle Patterson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1985
Nelle Patterson Deets, 81, died Wednesday, March 20, 1985, in Maryland. She was 
a graduate of Martin College and worked for many years as a personal shopper for 
Woodward and Lothrop in Washington, D. C.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at Nellsville 
Presbyterian Church in Maryland, with burial in the church cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Edward H. Deets, Jr.; one daughter, Sarah Elder 
Thompson; sister, Jospehine Patterson Smith of Pulaski; and four grandchildren.
DELAP, Blanche E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1986
Mrs. Blanche E. Delap, 95, of Prospect, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1986, at 
Ardmore Nursing Home. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 20, at Taylor 
Funeral Home with burial in Oakland Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala.
Mrs. Delap was married to the late Shelby W. Delap.
Survivors include one son, S. W. Delap; four daughters, Mrs. Shelby Myrl Rhoades 
of Louisiana, Mrs. Margaret O'Neal and Mrs. Coy Gene Grieve, both of Ohio, Mrs. 
Ruth Miller of Prospect; one brother, Ben L. McCown of Toney, Ala.; one sister, 
Mrs. Lottie Broadway of Murfreesboro; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 
six great-great-grandchildren.
DENBO, Bobbi OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
A former Pulaski resident, Mrs. Bobbi Denbo, died in Nashville over the weekend. 
She was 61 years old. Graveside services were in Nashville Monday.
Mrs. Denbo, the wife of the late Charles Denbo, is survived by a son, two 
daughters, and a brother, none of whom live in Giles County.
DENMAN, George Ethel Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Mrs. George Ethel Reed Denman, a Giles County native, died in a Chattanooga 
Hospital on Aug. 7, 1985. Funeral services were held in Elmwood Cemetery Chapel 
in Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 9, at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Denman, the daughter of the late John D. and Lizzie Kyle Reed, was born in 
Prospect. She was educated in Prospect schools and Martin College. She was 
married to the late C. W. Denman and they lived in Fairfield, Ala.
Her survivors are two daughters, Miss Elizabeth Reed Denman of Chattanooga and 
Mrs. T. F. Kellerman of Louisville, Ky.; a grandson, Bob Kellerman; one sister, 
Mrs. Lawrence H. Clarke of Albany, N.Y.; and one brother, John D. Reed of 
Nashville.
DeRAMUS, Elsie Beatrice OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Dec 1982
Mrs. Elsie Beatrice DeRamus, 75, Alcoa, Tennessee, died Sunday, December 5, 1982 
at Chillrowie Nursing Home, Maryville. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. 
Tuesday, December 7 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the 
Rev. Ted Malouf, the Rev. C. H. Hunt, and the Rev. J. Dallas Bass officiating.
A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Albert Allen and 
Minnie May Phillips Glover, and widow of the late Rev. William DeRamus.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nell Marshall, California and Mrs. 
Barbara Elder, Alcoa; a son, the Rev. Thomas DeRamus, New Johnsonville, 
Tennessee; a sister, Miss Lacey Glover, Pulaski; two brothers, Leslie and Stacy 
Glover, Pulaski; and four grandchildren.
DICKEY, Alicia Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1983
Alicia Dale Dickey, infant, of Route 2, Lynnville, died July 7, 1983, in 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at Lynnwood Cemetery 
with G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include: her parents, Randall Eugene and Karen Dale Woodard Dickey of 
Lynnville; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James N. Woodard of Lynnville; 
and her paternal grandfather, Doyce Kelyin Dickey of Pulaski.
DICKEY, Allen Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Feb 1983
Allen Lee Dickey, 74, of 708 E. Madison Street in Pulaski, died on Tuesday, 
February 15, 1983, at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Clarence K. 
Stewart at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17, at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial 
followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Dickey was a member of Rock Springs Missionary Baptist 
Church. He was a retired farmer in the Rose Hill Community.
His wife, Janie Lou Brashears Dickey of Pulaski, survives. He was the son of the 
late Aaron and Dover Scott Dickey.
Additional survivors include, five sons, Jackie, Doyce and Harold Dickey, all of 
Pulaski, Robert Earle Dickey of Columbia, and Harry Dickey of Nashville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Fay Froedge of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; one brother, J. T. 
Dickey of Florida; two sisters, Vera Hughes and Dera Callas, both of Nashville; 
22 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
DICKEY, C. O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mr. C. O. Dickey, 85, of Decatur, Ga., died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1986, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Bill Moss officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Dickey was a native of Ohio. He was retired from the First National Bank of 
Pulaski.
Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Bentley of Decatur, Ga., Susanna 
Chance of Shelbyville; two grandsons, Coleman and Kenneth Bentley, both of 
Decatur, Ga.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Edith Thorne of Minor Hill, Mrs. Glenda 
Hearn of Morristown, Tenn.; three great-granddaughters, Michelle, Danielle, and 
Rachel Hearn, all of Morristown.
DICKEY, Coy Reggie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1983
Coy Reggie Dickey, 49, of Pulaski, died Friday, September 23, 1983 at the Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sun., Sep. 25 at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial at Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Lawrence County.
He was the son of the late Samuel C. Dickey and Minnie Watkins Dickey.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Deborah Mason, Nashville; five sons, Coy 
Dickey, Jr. of Nashville, Carl Wayne Dickey, Lawrenceburg, Larry Dickey, 
California, Gary Dickey, Summertown, and Terry Lynn Dickey, Summertown; three 
sisters, Mrs. Pauline Pugh, Ethridge, Mrs. Bessie Martin, Ohio, and Mrs. Lois 
Greeson, Linden; three brothers, William, Willard, and Leonard Dickey, all of 
Ethridge; seven grandchildren.
DICKEY, Docia M Conner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Docia M. Dickey, 52, of Trussville, Alabama, died Monday, April 22, 1985, at 
Carraway Methodist Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. A native of Tennessee, she 
was the daughter of the late Turley Conner.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Liberty Hill 
Baptist Church with burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Cleo Bunt and Dr. Carl 
Savell officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Vera Jane Rogers Conner of Summerville; 
husband, Hollie Gene Dickey of Trussville; son, Doug Dickey of Memphis; 
daughter, Carol Aultman of New Orleans, Louisiana; three brothers, Larry Conner 
of Selmer, William and John Conner, both of Memphis; and sister, Teresa Brown of 
Somerville.
DICKEY, Ealon Virgil OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1Jul 1981
Funeral services for Ealon Virgil Dickey, 42, who died Sunday, July 5 at his 
home in Liberty Hill, were held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Liberty Hill Baptist 
Church by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton, the Rev. Marvin Nelson and the Rev. Cleo 
Bunt. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Dickey, an employee at Mobile Chemical Co., Mt. Pleasant, was a Lawrence 
County native, the son of Enoch and Irene Lemay Dickey, of Liberty Hill, who 
survive.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Linda Joyce Rose 
Dickey; two sons, Chris Dickey and Russell Dickey of Liberty Hill; two 
daughters, Tammy Dickey of Liberty Hill and Mrs. Paul Felker of Washington 
State; and a sister, Mrs. Joe Fralix of Liberty Hill.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
DICKEY, Enoch R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Enoch R. Dickey, 79, Route 1, Ethridge, died on Saturday, May 19, 1984, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. A native of Wayne County, he was the son of 
the late John C. and Sarah Frances Risner Dickey. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 21, at Liberty Hill Baptist 
Church with burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Irene LeMay Dickey, Liberty Hill; one daughter, Mrs. 
Joe Fralix, Liberty Hill; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
DICKEY, Harvey Hannah OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Harvey Hannah Dickey, 74, of Route 1, Ethridge, who died 
Thursday, August 27 in Giles County Hospital, were held Friday at 1:30 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Hickman officiating. Burial was in 
Campbellsville Cemetery.
Mr. Dickey, a retired farmer, was a native of Giles County. He was the son of 
the late Neal and Hattie May Dickey.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estelle McNeese Dickey; three sons, Larry 
Dickey, Campbellsville, Dean Dickey, Columbia and Harvey Allen Dickey, 
Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Beemen, Nashville and Mrs. Linda Glance, 
Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Owen Daniel, Decatur, Ala., Mrs. Linda Williams, 
Calif. and Mrs. Irene Whitehead, Palm Beach, Fla. and seven grandchildren.
DICKEY, Hugh "Buster" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Mr. Hugh "Buster", 56, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 1989 at Maury County Regional 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 at Bennett May Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Joe H. Dickey and the late Mary 
Peden Dickey. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Judy Dickey, Columbia; two 
daughters, Mrs. Beverly Eslick and Mrs. Laura Mooney, both of Lynnville; four 
sons, Ronnie and Greg Dickey, both of Columbia, Randy and Timothy Dickey, both 
of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Shelia Holt, Pulaski; two brothers, Joe Dickey, 
Pulaski and Austin Hayes, Lawrenceburg.
DICKEY, James Earnest OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1988
James Earnest Dickey, 62, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 1988 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Danny 
James officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Dickey was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Jimmy and Lena 
Dickey.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Hayes of Pulaski; one brother, Haskel 
Dickey of Pulaski; one grandchild.
DICKEY, Lena OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Dickey, 87, of Route 1, Pulaski, who died 
Thursday, February 19 at Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Ala., were conducted 
Saturday at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. 
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Dickey was the daughter of the late Henry and Delphia 
Garner Palmer and was married to the late Jim Dickey.
Survivors include three sons, Haskell Dickey and Ernest Dickey, Pulaski and 
Robert Dickey, Lynnville, and eleven grandchildren.
DICKEY, Ora Barnickle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mrs. Ora Bell Barnickle Dickey, age 77, of Route 1, Ethridge, died September 30, 
1983, at the Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg following a short illness.
Funeral services were held at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Sunday, October 2 
at 2:00 p.m. with Cleo Bunt and Marvin Nelson officiating. Burial was in the 
Liberty Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Dickey was a member of the Liberty Hill Baptist 
Church. She was married to the late Ollie C. Dickey and was the daughter of the 
late James Carson and Rosie Lee Pratt Barnickle.
Survivors include, two sons, Hollice Dickey of Harriesburg, Miss., Revis Dickey 
of Ethridge; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Neal Holland of Ethridge and Mrs. Ruth 
Christmas of Memphis; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; several nieces and 
nephews; step-mother; and 4 half-sisters.
DICKEY, Reuben T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1980
The Rev. Reuben T. Dickey, 60, of Route 2, Ethridge died Thursday, March 20 in 
Parkview Hospital, Nashville following an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at North Funeral Home 
Chapel in Lawrenceburg with burial in Ethridge Masonic Cemetery. The Rev. Ronnie 
Gay and the Rev. Cleo Bunt were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, the Rev. Mr. Dickey was the son of Mrs. Elsie Chapman 
Dickey of Ethridge, who survives, and the late Joe L. Dickey. Ordained a Baptist 
minister in 1947, he had served pastorates in Lawrence and Wayne Counties. He 
was a veteran of World War II, a member of the Ethridge Masonic Lodge and an 
employee of Maremont Corporation Gabriel Division, Pulaski.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Mrs. Linnie Attkisson 
Dickey; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Lane, Michigan City, Ind., and Mrs. Sue 
Fray, Bahama Island; three sons, David Dickey, Lyles, Farm Dickey, Fairfield 
Glade and Wayne Dickey, Ethridge; two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Tibado, Oxford, 
Miss., and Mrs. Flossie Shay, Leoma; three brothers, Harding Dickey, 
Lawrenceburg, Clifford Dickey, Ethridge and Lonnie Dickey, Leoma and six 
grandchildren.
DICKEY, Robert Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1988
Mr. Robert Henry Dickey, 71, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb.12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Dale Hoover officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Dickey was the son of the late Jimmy H. and Lena 
Bell Palmer Dickey. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Dickey of Lynnville; one son, Robbie 
Lynn Dickey of Nashville; nine daughters, Penny Vermell Minor of Lawrenceburg, 
Peggy Bee of Madison, Betty Jean Bowers of Illinois, Polly Bee of Texas, Maggie 
Ellis of Gray, Tenn., Grace Krueger and Iris Taylor, both of Portland, Tenn., 
Janice Baker of Nashville, Camellia Hayes of Chattanooga; two brothers, Haskell 
and Ernest Dickey, both of Pulaski; 15 grandchildren.
DICKEY, Rose Ann Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1988
Mrs. Rose Ann Dickey, 62, of Pulaski, died Saturday, July 9, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Dickey was the daughter of the late George H. and 
Rose Ann Brewer Green.
Survivors include her husband, Ernest Dickey of Pulaski; one daughter, Linda 
Hayes of Pulaski; two brothers, Flavel and Aaron Green, both of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Ozear and Hazel Grinnell, both of Lawrenceburg, Elizabeth Barnett of 
Pulaski; one grandchild.
DICKEY, Shelly Renee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Shelly Renee Dickey, infant, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 4, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 6, at Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include her parents, Randall Eugene and Karen Dale Woodard Dickey of 
Pulaski; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Woodard of Lynnville.
DICKSON, Mary Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1980
Mrs. Mary Dickson, 89, of Route 2, Prospect, died Friday, November 23 in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Elmer Howell. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A Maury County native, Mrs. Dickson was the daughter of the late Charlie and 
Pattie Nickelson Jones and was the wife of the late Roy W. Dickson.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James Sanders and Mrs. J. B. Pollard, 
Prospect and Mrs. C. L. Taylor, Glasgow, Ky.; a brother, Harry Jones, Columbia; 
six grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
DIE, Maybell Randolph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jan 1987
Mrs. Maybell Randolph Die, 74, of Athens, Ala., died Tuesday, January 13, 1987, 
at Athens-Limestone Hospital in Athens, Ala.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Die was the daughter of the late Clarence and Liney 
Medley Rowe.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Randolph of Minor Hill, Bill James Randolph 
of Ardmore, Jerry Wayne Randolph of Athens, Ala.; two daughters, Mary Nelson of 
Goodspring, Joyce B. Morrison of Athens, Ala.; four brothers, Allen Rowe of 
Petersburg, Vinson Rowe of Ethridge, Raymond Rowe of Florida, James Rowe of 
Alabama; three sisters, Elizabeth Rowe and Velma Brown, both of Petersburg, 
Rachel Reed of Belfast; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
DIXON, Bessie Laverne Milner (Mrs. M. A.) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 
1989
Mrs. M. A. Dixon, 71, of Pine Bluff, Ark., died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 22, at Hale South Funeral 
Home in Pine Bluff. Burial was also in that city.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ernest F. (Kathy) Scott and Mrs. Wayne 
(Sue) King, both of Pulaski.
DIXON, George B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
George B. Dixon, 64, died on Monday, November 5, 1984. Funeral services were to 
be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 8, at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in 
Hendersonville, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula Inman Dixon; two daughters, Sandra Kay 
Dixon and Mrs. Barbara Ellen Askew; one son, George Butler Dixon, Jr.; a sister, 
Mrs. Charles Osborn; a brother, Jesse L. Dixon; and one grandchild.
DIXON, M. A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1983
Mr. M. A. Dixon, 71, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died Wednesday, September 14, 
1983, at Pine Bluff following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held at Hale South Funeral Home in Pine Bluff Friday, 
September 16, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. Burial was also in Pine Bluff.
Mr.Dixon was a native of Monroe, Louisiana.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie Laverne Milner Dixon and two daughters, Mrs. 
Earnest (Kathy) Scott and Mrs. Wayne (Sue) King, both of Pulaski.
DIXON, Mrs. M. A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1989
Mrs. M. A. Dixon, 71, of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1989, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 22, at Hales South 
Funeral Home in Pine Bluff. Burial was also in that city.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Erenest F. (Kathy) Scott and Mrs. Wayne 
(Sue) King, both of Pulaski.
DOBBINS, Elease Harney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Mrs. Elease Harney Dobbins, 74, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 27, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Cornell Martin officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Dobbins was the daughter of the late Joe and 
Loutisha Neal Harney and was married to the late Buford Dobbins. She was a 
Baptist.
Survivors include one son, Joe Thomas Garrison of Louisville, Ky.; five 
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one brother, 
Wilmon Bass of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Amy Abshire of Louisville, Ky.; three 
nieces and two nephews.
DOBBS, Mary Ann OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Oct 1985
Mary Ann Dobbs, 40, of Franklin, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1985, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 
at Bennett May Chapel, Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Westside 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Jodie and Mary Pratt 
Burks.
Survivors include her husband, Victor Dobbs of Franklin; three daughters, 
Vickie, Susan and June Dobbs, all of Franklin; two sons, Jodie and Robin Dobbs, 
both of Franklin; one brother, Lonnie Burks of Pulaski; and three step-children.
DODGE, Charles S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jul 1987
Mr. Charles S. Dodge, 57, of Chico, Calif., died Friday, July 24, 1987, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28, at Hall-Von-Hook Funeral Home 
in California with burial in that state.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Hillhouse of Leoma, Wanda Ratliff of 
Lawrenceburg; two sons, Marty and Arlen Dodge, both of Pulaski; 10 
grandchildren.
DODSON, Robert Pointer "Bob" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Sixty-nine year old Robert Pointer "Bob" Dodson, retired owner of Richland Mills 
of Pulaski, died Sunday at Giles County Hospital following a long period of ill 
health. Shortly after World War II, Dodson, a Putman County, Tennessee native, 
purchased Richland Mills from Nathan Abernathy.
Mr. Dodson who moved to Pulaski in 1947 after acquiring the Abernathy corn and 
meal interests in 1946, commuted from his Brentwood home for the first year, 
after which time he and his family established their home here.
Mr. Dodson was a cattleman and a horse enthusiast and took an active interest in 
horse shows, the Giles County Saddle Club and locally sponsored Rodeo shows. He 
was affiliated with the Pulaski Rotary Club for a number of years.
Mr. Dodson was active in church affairs, having been a member of the 
Administrative Board of First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Dodson is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen Eastland Dodson; their daugher, 
Mrs. Nancy Ingram of Pulaski; and a grandson, Robert Neil Ingram of Pulaski. In 
addition, Mr. Dodson is survived by his brother, Clay Dodson of Gallatin, Tenn.; 
and two sisters, Mrs. Elise Thurman of Franklin, Ky. and Mrs. Dimple Zaya of 
Bowling Green, Ky.
Services for Mr. Dodson were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the First 
United Methodist Church with the Reverend Paul Allen officiating. Burial 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
DOGGETT, Ernie Will OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Aug 1987
Mr. Ernie Will Doggett, 74, of Pulaski, died Monday, Aug. 17, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Doggett was the son of the late Edgar W. and Sarah 
Elizabeth Wallace Doggett. He was retired from the Giles County Highway 
Department.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Doggett of Pulaski; four sons, Joe Edd, Ray, 
Paul and Alvin Doggett, all of Pulaski; two daughters, Bonnie Jones of Elkton 
and Nadene Alsup of Pulaski; one brother, James Doggett of Eagleville; one 
sister, Maudy Hodge of Eagleville; 11 grandchildren.
DOGGETT, Sadie B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie B. Doggett, 88, of Eagleville, who died Tuesday, 
March 9 in Lewisburg Community Hospital, will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the 
chapel of London Funeral Home.
A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Sally 
Griffis Wallace.
Among her survivors is a son Ernie W. Doggett of Pulaski. London Funeral Home, 
Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
DOLLAR, Otis Sherrell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Aug 1982
Otis Sherrell Doggett, 86, Route 2, Pulaski, died on Saturday, August 7, 1982, 
at Giles County Hospital.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Jim and Dezzie Sylvester 
Dollar and the husband of the late Velma Lee Croney Dollar.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, August 8, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Thomas Baker officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Young, Selma, Alabama, and Mrs. 
Christine Stevenson, Birmingham, Alabama; one son, O. S. Dollar, Jr., Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. Ozell Bryant, Prospect; one brother, Elbert Dollar, Athens, 
Alabama; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews.
DOLLINS, David Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Oct 1982
David Brown Dollins, age 85, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died October 6, 1982 at his 
home.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, October 8 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Byron Davis and Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Dollins was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was 
married to Mrs. Iva Rena Smith Dollins.
Survivors include, his wife; four sons, Leon Dollins of Salem, Ala., Garland 
Dollins of Florida, Wilford Dollins of Athens, Ala., Joe Dollins of Louisiana; 
one daughter, Mrs. Louise Brownlow of Athens, Ala.; 19 grandchildren, 14 
great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
DOLLINS, Iva Rena Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Aug 1984
Iva Rena (Smith) Dollins, 84, of Minor Hill died Sunday, August 12, 1984, in 
Lester, Alabama. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Dollins was the daughter of the 
late Leonard and Ada Boyd Smith. She was married to the late David Brown 
Dollins.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel Tuesday, August 14, at 10:30 
a.m. Burial was at Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include four sons, Wilford Dollins of Athens, Alabama, Leon Dollins of 
Lester, Alabama, Garland Dollins of Pompeno Beach, Florida, and Joel Dollins of 
Minor Hill; one daughter, Louise Brownlow of Athens, Alabama; one brother, 
Thomas Smith of Pulaski; two sisters, Maggie Johnson of Lester Alabama, Mattie 
Lou Davis of Florida; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three 
great-great-grandchildren.
DORSEY, C. J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Apr 1987
Mr. C. J. Dorsey died Monday, April 13, 1987, in Opp, Ala. Funeral services were 
held Wednesday, April 15.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Dorsey of Opp, Ala.; one daughter, Rebecca Hart 
of Pulaski.
DORSEY, Dewey Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1989
Ardmore Police Chief William "Doc" Oliver remembered the city's former police 
chief, Dewey Wayne Dorsey, who was buried this afternoon (Tuesday) as a "good 
officer."
Dorsey, 43, had been employed with the Athens Police Department since 1985. He 
was seriously injured in a car wreck in January while making an emergency blood 
run in his squad car to the Athens-Limestone Hospital.
Services were held this afternoon (Tuesday) for Dorsey, who had been on leave 
from the Athens Police Department, since the accident.
Oliver served as assistant chief under Dorsey, who had joined the small 
Tennessee-Alabama town's police force in 1972 as a patrolman.
Dorsey was promoted to Captain and later police chief in Ardmore before moving 
to the Athens Police Department.
He attended police certification and training academies in Alabama and 
Tennessee. Dorsey also had attended Calhoun Community College.
Services took place at Taylor Funeral Home in Ardmore with burial in Mount 
Pleasant Cemetery, Ardmore.
Dorsey was a Baptist and a member of the Athens Fraternal Order of Police.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Dorsey; one son, Dewey Wayne Dorsey, Jr., 
of Nashville and one grandson.
DOUGLAS, Wilma Robinson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1988
Mrs. Wilma Robinson Douglas, 56, died Friday, Nov. 4, 1988 at a St. Louis, Mo. 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7, at Everiss Funeral Home in 
Adrian, Mich., with burial in that city.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of Herbert L. Robinson 
and the late Ruby Vernon Robinson.
Survivors include four brothers, Harold and Howard Robinson of Florida, Clifford 
Robinson of Alabama, and Ricky Robinson of Adrian, Mich.; two sisters, Shirley 
McLemore of Adrian, Mich., Sandra Davis, Shelbyville; two sons, three daughters, 
and five grandchildren.
Local relatives include Mary Pitts, Truman Vernon and Raymond Vernon.
DOUTHIT, Edward Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Apr 1986
Mr. Edward Earl Douthit, 72, of Route 5, Pulaski (Bunker Hill community), died 
Friday, March 28, 1986, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday, March 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. 
Burial was in Shiloh Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mable Douthit of Bunker Hill; two sons, Tommy and 
Dan Douthit, both of Bunker Hill; three daughters, Jean Wakefield, Helen 
Harwell, both of Pulaski; Edna McNeese of Tullahoma; two brothers, John and 
Cheatham Douthit, both of Lincoln County; two sisters, Louise and Bid Story, 
both of Lincoln County; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
DOUTHIT, John OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Dec 1989
John Douthit, 71, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1989 at the Lincoln County Skilled 
Care Center in Fayetteville. Funeral services were held at Higgins Funeral Home 
with Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Gardens.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late D. J. and Fannie Medora 
Thorpe Douthit. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Shiloh Memorial 
Methodist Church.
He was married to Catherine Locker Douthit of Hot Rock.
Other survivors include one daughter, Rexine Pigg, Hot Rock; two sisters, Annie 
Bee Storey, Fayetteville, and Louise Storey of Hot Rock; one brother, Cheatham 
Douthit, Hot Rock; one grandson, one step-grandchild and two step-great 
grandchildren.
DOWNING, Annie Rachel Russell Burns OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1988
Mrs. Annie Rachel Burns Downing, 64, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 
1988, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, 
Sept. 30, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. 
Burial was in Beech Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Downing was the daughter of the late Joseph C. 
and Pearl
Beard Russell. She was retired from W. E. Stephens Company.
Survivors include three sons, James E. Burns of Pulaski, Ronnie L. Burns of 
Birmingham, Ala., Bobby Burns of Shelbyville; two daughters, Margaret Burns 
Scruggs of Pulaski, Linda Faye Pickle of Lewisburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Mae 
Bledsoe and Mrs. Mamie Newton, both of Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
DRAIN, Mack O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Rev. Mack O. Drain, 71, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1987, at Hermitage Manor Health 
Care in Columbia. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 8, at First Baptist 
Church at Happy Hill with the Rev. Mose Patterson officiating. Burial was in Fry 
Branch Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, the Rev. Drain was the son of the late Mack and Ella 
Wagstaff Drain. He was the assistant-superintendent of Happy Hill Church Sunday 
School and was employed at Dell's Restaurant in Nashville until his health 
failed.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Delores Drain of Lynnville; one daughter, Mrs. 
Marjorie D. Sanderfer of Louisville, Ky.; one son, Mack Owen Drain, Jr. of 
Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Annie Louise Drain of Lynnville; one 
half-sister, Mrs. Mabel Davis of Nashville; 11 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren.
DRAKE, Carrie Mason OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Dec 1987
Mrs. Carrie Mason Drake, 75, of Frankewing , died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1987, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 6, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel with the Rev. Lance Shelton officiating. Burial was in the Chicken Creek 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Drake was the daughter of the late Mitchell and 
Susie Short Mason and was married to the late Charlie Drake. She was a graduate 
of old Pulaski High School and a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in 
Goodspring.
Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Rebecca Myers of Harvey, Ill., Mrs. Lilly 
Vanleer of Nashville; three nephews, Luther Reynolds and Oliver Claude Mason, 
both of Louisville, Ky.; Clarence Reynolds of Sioux City, Iowa.
DRAKE, Huel L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1988
Mr. Huel L. Drake, 74, of Cornersville, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1988, at Maury 
Regional Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 1, at 
Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Winford Smith officiating. 
Burial was in Everbright Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Drake was the son of the late Polk and Malinda 
Pope Drake. He was a member of the New Providence Missionary Baptist Church and 
retired from Lewisburg Casting Company.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Mae Gilbert Drake; one son, Buford Tears 
Drake of Columbia; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Crutcher of Detroit, Mich.; two 
sisters, Ethel Ruth Drake and Mary D. Duke, both of Lewisburg; 12 grandchildren; 
12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
DRAKE, Robert Lewis (Bob) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
Robert Lewis (Bob) Drake, 54, of Lynnville died Friday, July 25, 1986 at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29 at Queen Ann Funeral Home 
with burial Wednesday, July 30, at Everbright Cemetery at Buford Station.
He was the son of Mrs. Mary Will Phelps Drake of Lynnville and the late Turner 
B. Drake. He was married to Mrs. Irene Perry Drake of Lynnville.
Other survivors include one daughter, Miss Deborah Jean Drake of Indiana; three 
sons, Robert L. Drake, Jr. of North Carolina, Michael and Ronald Drake of 
Lebanon; two step-daughters, Mrs. Rachel S. Newell of Washington, Miss Melissa 
Alexander of Lebanon; three brothers, Lindle Drake, Nashville, Edward Drake and 
Hugh B. Drake of Lynnville; four sisters, Mrs. Jeffie Allen, Mrs. Bettie 
McKibben, both of Nashville, Mrs. Adia Braden and Mrs. Mary F. Braden, both of 
Lynnville.
DRIVER, Addie Harney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Harney Driver, age 86, of Route 5, Pulaski, were 
held Wednesday, March 14, at 12 noon at the Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial was 
at the Center Point Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Driver was a member of the Indian Creek M. B. 
Church. She was married to the late Lex Driver and was the daughter of the late 
Steve and Annie Wright Smith.
Survivors include one son, Gean Harney of Pulaski; two grandsons; seven 
stepchildren, Thadders Holt, Katherine Rowe, Bell Leslie, all of Indianapolis, 
Indiana, Samuel Driver of Elkton, Maurine Rogers of Waukegan, Illinois, Millie 
Fleming of Chicago, Illinois, Edith Coleman of Athens, Alabama; two sisters, 
Levonia S. Harris of Nashville, Mamie S. Sanders of Louisville, Ky., and three 
brothers, Richard, Edward and Robert Smith, all of Nashville.
DUGGER, Clara Burns OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Burns Dugger, of Route 5, Pulaski, who died 
Friday, August 14 at Giles County Hospital, were held Sunday at 3:00 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence 
Stewart was the officiant.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Dugger was the daughter of the late John G. and Mary 
Jane Wolaver Burns and was married to the late A. C. Dugger.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elma Robbins of Birmingham, Ala. and Mrs. 
Flora Jones of Erwin; several nieces and nephews.
DUGGER, Marshall Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Nov 1982
Mr. Marshall Dugger, Sr., 86, of Tuscumbia, Alabama died Friday, November 12, 
1982 in Shoals Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 14 in 
Tuscumbia at the Fourth Street Church of Christ. Burial was in Tuscumbia Oakwood 
Cemetery.
He was the son of the late J. Hunt and Kahe McKissick Dugger.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Cothran Dugger; a son, Mr. Marshall Dugger, 
Jr. of Tuscumbia; a sister, Mrs. Harris Evans of Lynnville; three grandchildren, 
and one great-grandchild.
Mr. Dugger was a member of the Church of Christ; a Mason, past-president of the 
First National Bank of Tuscumbia, and past-director of Tennessee Orphan's Home 
at Spring Hill.
DUGGER, Mary Jane Witherow OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
Mrs. Mary Jane Dugger, 77, Pulaski, died on Thursday, January 17, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of 
the late James Walter and Anna Tarpley Witherow and was married to the late 
Charlie Dugger. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 20, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert Dalton Tomerlin and Mrs. William 
Rhye, both of Pulaski; four sons, Steven L. Dugger, Pulaski, Thomas Robert 
Dugger, Chicago, Illinois, Charled Kenneth Dugger, Brunswick, Georgia, James 
Farris Dugger, Amarillo, Texas; two sisters, Miss Martha Witherow, Lewisburg, 
Mrs. Sid Dugger, Murray, Kentucky; five brothers, Albert, Joe, James , Thomas 
and Robert Witherow, all of Giles County; 11 grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren.
DUGGER, Nannie Ruth Summerford OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jan 1983
Mrs. Nannie Ruth Dugger, 84, Pulaski, died Wednesday, January 19, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sat., January 22 at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Will and Betty Lou 
Hamlin Summerford and was married to the late Robert C. Dugger.
She is survived by three sons, Bobby and Frank Dugger, both of Pulaski, and 
Rayburn Dugger, Fayetteville; one daughter, Geraldine Harwell, Pulaski; two 
sisters, Mrs. W. H. Drumwright, Pulaski, and Mrs. Lucy Mae Garrett, Miami, 
Florida; two grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
DUGGER, Thomas Clayton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Thomas Clayton Dugger, 77, of Route 5, Pulaski, were 
conducted Saturday, January 19 at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Paul Allen and 
the Rev. Frank Rouse. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Dugger died Thursday in Giles County Hospital. A retired self-employed 
electrician and member of the Blooming Grove United Methodist Church, he was a 
Giles County native, the son of the late Richard Berry and Mattie Lou Tarpley 
Dugger.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Hamlett Dugger; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy 
Ladd, Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Ruth Dugger, Mrs. Marvin Ingram, Mrs. 
A. B. Smith, Mrs. Dick Eslick, and Mrs. Edith Hopkins, all of Pulaski, and two 
grandchildren, Steve and Patty Ladd, Pulaski.
DUGGER, Vella Lee Voss OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Sep 1984
Mrs. Vella Lee Voss Dugger, 68, of Route 3, Lawrenceburg, died on Sunday, 
September 9, 1984, at Parkview Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Lauderdale County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late 
Robert C. and Ida Webb Voss. She was a member of the Greenwood Church of Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at North Funeral Home Chapel, 
with burial in Mimosa Cemetery, Andy Brown and Randy Wells officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Allen Dugger, Lawrenceburg; one son, William 
Dugger, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Kay Houser, Lawrenceburg; one 
sister, Mrs. Pauline Herron, Ripley, Tennessee; two brothers, Leon Voss, 
Memphis, and Buford Voss, Ripley; four grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews.
DUKE, Dan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Dan Duke, 91, of Lynnville, Route 2, were held Wednesday, 
June 11 at 1:00 p. m. at Happy Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. R. A. 
Oliver officiating. Interment was in Frye Branch Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mr. Duke died Monday morning, June 9, 1980 at his residence. Born Nov. 23, 1888 
he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mattie Gloria Duke. He was a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Rev. William Lee Duke, Lewisburg and Kenneth Duke, 
Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 2 step daughters, Mrs. Amy 
Willingham, Pulaski and Mrs. Margaret Black, Lynnville; a host of nieces and 
nephews. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
DUNAVANT, Elmer Mark (Jake) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Feb 1982
Mr. Elmer Mark (Jake) Dunavant, 86, died Tuesday, February 2, 1982, at St. Thoma 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Thursday, February 4, 
at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Reverend Marcus 
Nickell and the Rev. Bill Moss officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late J. S. and Bettie Jenkins 
Dunavant and was married to the late Mary Hannah Dunavant.
Mr. Dunavant was born in the Lynnville Community where he attended Lynnville 
Academy. He was a graduate of Massey School and completed the Vanderbilt 
University School of Medicine and Princeton University. He was a veteran of 
World War I, having served as a pilot in the U. S. Army Air Corps with the rank 
of lieutenant. He was active in the Campbellsville United Methodist Church for 
many years and was a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by two sons, Joe and Mark Dunavant of the Campbellsville 
Community; one daughter, Miss Jane Dunavant, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; one sister, 
Mrs. Gertrude D. Freeman, Nashville; eight grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made directly to 
Campbellsville Methodist Church or to the Diabetic Fund in care of Bennett-May 
Funeral Home.
DUNAVANT, Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1984
Mr. Eugene Dunavant, age 79, of Pulaski, died Tuesday January 3, 1984, at the 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, January 6, at 10:30 
a.m. in the Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverend Clarence Stewart officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Dunavant was a member of the Methodist Church. He 
was retired from the Stanley Company. Mr. Dunavant was married to the late Pearl 
Barnes Dunavant and was the son of the late Ottie B. and Melissa Lamar Dunavant.
Survivors include one sister, Elizabeth Alexander of Waynesboro, Virginia; and 
several nieces and nephews.
DUNAVANT, Betty Jewell Hurd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Hurd Dunavant, 45, of Route 6, Pulaski, 
co-owner and operator with her husband, Earl Dunavant, of the Handy-Way Market, 
were held Tuesday, July 7 at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment 
in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. Jimmy Bass and the Rev. James D. Nave were the 
officiants. Mrs. Dunavant died Monday in Giles County Hospital after an extended 
illness.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of Howard and Betty Rogers Hurd 
of Lynnville, who survive.
In addition to her husband and her parents, survivors include two sons, Toney 
Dunavant and Glen Dunavant, Pulaski; a daughter, Jackie Dunavant, Pulaski; a 
brother, Howard Hurd, Jr., Lynnville; a sister, Mrs. Bobby Barnes, Pulaski and 
two grandchildren.
DUNAVANT, Pearl Barnes OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Aug 1982
Mrs. Pearl Barnes Dunavant, 75, Route 1, Pulaski, died on Saturday, August 7, 
1982, at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Texas, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Alberta 
Garrett Barnes. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the Methodist 
Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, August 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James E. Holt and Paul Allen 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene B. Dunavant, Pulaski; a brother, George W. 
Barnes, Pulaski; four nieces and five nephews.
DUNCAN, Lucius Dillon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Oct 1984
Lucius Dillon Duncan, 67, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, October 8, 1984, at St. 
Frances Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. A native of Giles County, he was the son 
of the late Franklin C. and Hettie Cates Duncan. He was retired from the 
Caterpillar Tractor Company in Peoria, Illinois.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 11, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, Mack Pinkelton and Sterling Logel officiating, with burial in 
Choates Creek Cemetery.
Survivors include his step-mother, Viola Duncan of Lawrenceburg; five daughters, 
Peggy Thompson, Doretha Greiner, Reba O'Neal, Daphna Rudloff, Denise Gordorr, 
all of Peoria, Ill.; one half-brother, Terry Duncan of Lawrenceburg; one sister, 
Jewel Duncan Johnson of Bodenham; one half-sister, Carlene Dovore of Hohenwald, 
Tennessee; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
DUNCAN, Mae Martin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mrs. Mae Duncan, 72, of Prospect, died Wednesday, May 20, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, at Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Brian Fyke officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Maury County, Mrs. Duncan was the daughter of the late Wayne and 
Etta Riggins Martin. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Earnest Duncan of Prospect; one son, Larry Duncan 
of Prospect; one grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bryant and Mrs. Effie 
Miles, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Jean Cottrell and Mrs. Elizabeth Blade, both of 
Columbia; two brothers, Morris and Charles Duncan, both of Pulaski.
DUNCAN, Myrtle Mae Fralix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mrs. Myrtle Mae Duncan, 78, of Columbia, died Friday, Oct. 6, 1989, at Heritage 
Manor Nursing Home in that city. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 8, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Larry Hughes officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Duncan was the daughter of the late Dave and 
Nettie Jernigan Fralix and was married to the late Arvest M. Duncan, Sr. She was 
a member of the Church of Christ and was a retired worker at Dixie Shirt 
Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Uzzell of Columbia; one 
step-daughter, Mrs. Janie Walsh of Ethridge; one step-son, Arvest M. Duncan, Jr. 
of Louisville, Ky.; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, 
Mrs. Darthula Estes and Mrs. Nannie Blade, both of Pulaski; one brother, Grover 
Fralix of Pulaski.
DUNCAN, Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1980
Roy Duncan, 74, a retired farmer of Route 1, Lynnville, died Friday, October 10 
in Baptist Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:0 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Elmer Howell and the Rev. R. E. 
Wilsford. Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mr. Duncan, a Giles County native, was the son of the late Frank and Mary Trice 
Duncan. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Thurman Duncan; a daughter, Mrs. 
Alton Fox, Lynnville; a sister, Mrs. Robert Francis, Columbia and two 
grandchildren.
DUNCAN, William E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Mar 1984
Mr. William E. Duncan, age 53, of 1520 Glenn Avenue, Lewisburg, died Friday, 
March 23, 1984, at V. A. Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 11 
a.m. Monday, March 26, in the Bennett May Chapel with the Reverends Lloyd 
Hickman and Billy Gene Turner officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Duncan was a member of the Baptist Church. He 
served 12 years in the Armed Services and was a carpenter. Mr. Duncan was the 
son of the late Arvest M. and Ruth Hood Duncan. He was married to Mrs. Wilma 
Frances Duncan of Lewisburg; she survives.
Other survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Sue Green, Miss Robin Lawrence, 
both of Wichita, Kansas; 3 step-sons, Stanley, Mike and Jack Adams, all of 
Lewisburg; one brothers, Arvest Duncan of Louisville, Kentucky; three sisters, 
Mrs. Janie Walsh of Giles County, Mrs. Josephine Perigo of Erin, Tennessee, Mrs. 
Sandra Uzeil of Columbia; 4 grandchildren; and 7 step-grandchildren. Bennett May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
DUNIVANT, Adelia Jo Strickland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1984
Mrs. Adelia Jo Dunivant, 92, Nashville, died on Tuesday, October 16, 1984, at 
Westside Hospital in Nashville.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late John and Charlie 
Strickland and was married to the late Ben F. Dunivant. She was a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 18, at Lynnville 
Church of Christ, Jack Glasgow officiating, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, 
Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Al Dunivant, Lynnville, and Frank Dunivant, White 
House, Tennessee; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Mrs. Thomas Owen and Mrs. 
Howard Hickman, all of Nashville; and eight grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Annie Wilma OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1985
Miss Annie Wilma Dunnavant, 75, died Monday, November 11 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Pisgah Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Cletus Jackson and Mary Eason Dunnavant.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Parsons, Pulaski, Mrs. Burt Mize, 
Montgomery, Ala.; one brother, Cletus J. Dunnavant.
DUNNAVANT, Asa G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1988
Mr. Asa G. Dunnavant, 73, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 28, 1988, at Maury 
Regional Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 29, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Marshall Moss officiating. Burial was in Pisgah 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Dunnavant was the son of the late Asa G. and Anna 
Sue Ingram Dunnavant. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Sophia Moore Dunnavant of Pulaski; one son, Donald 
M. Dunnavant of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. L. A. Brown of Pulaski; one brother, 
John R. Dunnavant of Nashville; seven grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Claude Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Sep 1986
Mr. Claude Lee Dunnavant, 68, formerly of Giles County, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 
1986, in Hamilton, Ohio. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Brown and 
Dawson Funeral Home in Hamilton, with Rev. Lee Sims officiating. Burial was in 
Hickory Flatt Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Graves Dunnavant of Hamilton; two daughters, 
Evie Jean Dunnavant and Brenda Sue Dunnavant, both of Hamilton; one son, Danny 
Lee Dunnavant of Hamilton; two grandchildren; two sisters, Era Vernon of Giles 
County and Bertie Lee Hobbs of Waynesboro.
DUNNAVANT, Cletus S. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mr. Cletus S. Dunnavant, 65, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 6, 1989, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Andy Brown and Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Dunnavant was the son of the late John Cleveland 
and Mary Lou Smith Dunnavant. He was a member of East Hill Church of Christ and 
was a carpenter/building contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Ann Dunnavant of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Janice Henry of Nashville; one aunt, Mrs. Gertrude Freeman of Pulaski; one 
uncle, Astor Smith of the Campbellsville community.
DUNNAVANT, David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Apr 1984
David Dunnavant, 18, a former Giles Countian, died Saturday in a motorcycle 
accident in Maury County.
Young Dunnavant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dunnavant of Columbia, was fatally 
injured when the three-wheel vehicle he was riding slammed into a curb in 
Columbia and hurled him into a utility pole.
The youth was taken to Maury County Hospital, where he died a short time later.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 Monday afternoon at Oakes and Nichols Funeral 
Home in Columbia with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens.
In addition to his parents, the youth is survived by a brother, Mark Dunnavant 
and a sister, Lisa Wagner, both of Dallas, Texas.
DUNNAVANT, Julia Irene Polly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Irene Dunnavant, 71, of Pulaski, who died 
Friday, December 12 in Maury County Hospital, Columbia, were conducted Sunday at 
2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister G. C. Fox. 
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Dunnavant, a native of Cullman, Ala., was the daughter of the late William 
Thomas and Ida Owens Polly and was married to the late Raymond Dunnavant. She 
was a retired grocery store owner and held membership in Fairview Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Pearse, Dallas, Texas; a son, Clarence 
D. Dunnavant, Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Archer and Mrs.Lillie Johns, 
Pulaski and four grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Kelly David OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 1986
Mr. Kelly David Dunnavant, 70, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1986, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 
28, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Young officiating. Burial was in Wright 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Dunnavant was the son of the late Kelly David 
Dunnavant, Sr. and Ina Pearl Glasco Dunnavant. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ozell Tatum Dunnavant of Lewisburg; five sons, Clyde 
and Mahlon Dunnavant, both of Lewisburg, John Robert and James Dunnavant, both 
of Shelbyville, Wilburn Dunnavant of Fayetteville; one daughter, Helen Love of 
Shelbyville; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 12 
step-grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Mary Elizabeth Attkisson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Dunnivant, 83, of Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1988, at 
Bel-Air Health Care Center in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 
Feb. 3, at Highland Baptist Church with Dwight Mercer and Edward Lee 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Dunnavant was the daughter of the late Jimmy Lee 
and Lela Jane Wisdom Attkisson. She was a former Sunday school teacher and 
active member of Highland Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar Miller Dunnavant of Pulaski; one son, 
Robert Edward Dunnavant of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. James (Dean) Rogers of 
Columbia; two brothers, Clyde Attkisson of Oak Ridge, Upshaw Attkisson of Texas; 
four sisters, Jennie and Mamie Attkisson, both of Columbia, Mrs. Jim (Mae) Cook 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Hugh (Ruth) Jennings of Nashville; five grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Mary Lee Reeves OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lee Dunnavant, 68, who died Wednesday, February 
18 at her residence in Nashville were conducted Saturday at 10:30 a. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Steve Smith. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A retired employee of the May Hosiery Mill, Mrs. Dunnavant, a Giles County 
native, was the daughter of the late William James and Bessie Scruggs Reeves. 
She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John Thomas Dunnavant; a son, William Thomas 
Dunnavant, Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Thurman Reeves, Elkton; three sisters, 
Mrs. Suzie Boaz, Lynnville, Mrs. Margie Katherine Stubblefield, McBurg; and six 
grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Mary O. Perry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 May 1984
Mrs. Mary O. Dunnavant, 50, Route 3, Pulaski, died on Monday, April 30, 1984, at 
Columbia Health Care Center in Columbia, Tennessee.
A native of South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Louise 
Perry. She was a licensed practical nurse.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Pisgah Cemetery, Bill Morris officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Cletus Dunnavant, Pulaski; one son, Robert 
Bridges, Jr., Augusta, Georgia; three daughters, Phyllis Mullins, Beach Island, 
North Carolina, Patricia Morris, Appling, Georgia, and Pam Ansley, Augusta, 
Georgia; three brothers, three sisters, and five grandchildren.
DUNNAVANT, Mattie Florence Tiller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jul 1982
Mattie Florence Dunnavant, 71, of Lynnville, TN, died on Thursday, July 22, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, July 23 by the Reverend 
Jessie Pedigo at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Dunnavant was married to the late Acey 
Dunnavant and the daughter of the late George and Ivy Mullins Tiller.
She is survived by one son, Glen Dunnavant of Lynnville; three brothers, Ben 
Tiller of Centerville, TN, Thomas and Clyde Tiller, both of Hohenwald, TN; two 
sisters, Mrs. Stacey Harris of Pulaski and Mrs. Jenny May Bryant of Lynnville; 
and one grandchild.
DUNNAVANT, Claude Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1986
Mr. Claude Lee Dunnavant, 68, formerly of Giles County, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 
1986, in Hamilton, Ohio. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Brown and 
Dawson Funeral Home in Hamilton, with Rev. Lee Sims officiating. Burial was in 
Hickory Flatt Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Graves Dunnavant of Hamilton; two daughters, 
Evie Jean Dunnivant and Brenda Sue Dunnavant, both of Hamilton; one son, Danny 
Lee Dunnavant of Hamilton; two grandchildren; two sisters, Era Vernon of Giles 
County and Bertie Lee Hobbs of Waynesboro.
DUNNAVANT, Cletus Jackson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Feb 1987
Mr. Cletus Jackson Dunnavant, 66, of Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 9, 1987, at Duke 
Hospital in Durham, N.C. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 12, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Dunnavant was the son of the late Cletus Jackson and 
Mary Eason Dunnavant. He was a retired shoemaker and a member of the Baptist 
faith.
Survivors include his wife, Mamie B. Dunnavant of Pulaski; two sons, larry and 
Greg Godfrey, both of Martinez, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Pat Satcher and Mrs. 
Patricia Hickman, both of Georgia; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Parsons of Pulaski, 
Mrs. Bert Mize of Montgomery, Ala.
DUNNAVANT, Thomas Henry OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Dec 1982
Mr. Thomas Henry Dunnavant, 67, Rt. 5, Pulaski, died Wednesday, December 8, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, 
December 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Wright Cemetery, James 
Warren and Ernest Barnett officiating.
A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Will and Della Beddingfield 
Dunnavant.
He is survived by his wife, May Bell Beddingfield Dunnavant, Pulaski; two 
daughters, Mrs. Martha May Davis and Mrs. Billy Joe Garner, Pulaski; two 
brothers, Gene Dunnavant of Indiana, and Edward Dunnavant of Arizona; two 
sisters, Mrs. Sally Bee Russell, Athens, Ala., and Mrs. Elizabeth Marks, 
Florida; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Dunnavant was a retired farmer.
DUREN, Jesse Malcom OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jul 1983
Mr. Jesse Malcom Duren, 75, died on Monday, July 19, 1983, at his residence in 
Waynesboro. He was a retired carpenter.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Upper Green River 
Baptist Church in Waynesboro, with burial in Shields Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison Duren, Waynesboro; three 
daughters, Mrs. Mabel Nelle Delaney, Chattanooga, Mrs. Betty Lou Moore, Pulaski, 
and Mrs. Ora Belle Campbelle, Birchwood, Tennessee; two sons, Gary N. Duren, 
Danville, Virginia and Jesse Thomas Duren, McAllen, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. 
Virginia Moore, Mrs. Mary Copeland, Mrs. Edith Moore, Mrs. Frankie Duren, all of 
Waynesboro; one brother, Fred L. Duren, Waynesboro and 12 grandchildren.
DURHAM, Ada Vernon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Apr 1984
Mrs. Ada Vernon Durham, 82, Route 1, Minor Hill, died on Saturday, April 22, 
1984, at her home.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Edd and 
Lena Golf Draper.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 23, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Danny Pettus officiating, with burial in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include seven sons, Horace Durham, Minor Hill, Richard Durham and 
Gerald Durham, Lester, Alabama, Franklin Durham, Appleton, Tennessee, Dave 
Durham, Atlanta, Ga., Bill Durham and Joe Durham, St. Joseph, Michigan; five 
daughters, Martha Gordon, Lexington, Alabama, Margaret Hayes, Bushnell, Florida, 
Mary Gatlin, Minor Hill, Bonnie Barnett, O'Brien, Florida, Marie Pitman, New 
York; two brothers, Joe Draper, Athens, Alabama, and Rube Draper, Hartselle, 
Alabama; two sisters, Mary Lee McPherson and Mrs. Lena Bridges, Athens, Alabama; 
35 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
DURHAM, Elsie Inman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
Mrs. Elsie Inman Durham of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 5, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Edd Burrow officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Durham was the daughter of the late Samuel and 
Elizabeth Inman. She was retired from Lee Marr Shirt Company.
Survivors include two sons, Ray Durham of Pulaski, Bill Durham of St. Louis, 
Mo.; one brother, Millard Inman of Alabama; five grandchildren.
DURHAM, Era Beatrice Stephens OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Sep 1981
Mrs. Era Beatrice Stephens Durham, 86, died Thursday, August 27 at her home on 
Route 1, Pulaski. Funeral rites were held Saturday at 1:00 p. m. at Brian Fork 
Baptist Church by the Rev. Howard McNelly. Burial followed in Briar Fork 
Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Durham was the daughter of the late Burt and Sarah 
Beard Stephens, and was the wife of the late James Taylor Durham.
Survivors include two sons, James Durham, Pulaski and Arvie V. Durham, Kingston 
Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Audrey Gill, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Edna Parker, 
Leoma and Mrs. Pauline Sublett, Searcy, Ark.; eight grandchildren and 15 great 
grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
DURHAM, Joe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1985
Mr. Joe Durham, 83, of Lewisburg, formerly of Giles County, died Sunday, Nov. 
10, 1985, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held at 1 
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in May Cemetery in Lawrence County.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Bet and Lucy Bishop 
Durham.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Durham of Nashville; one son, Willard 
Bonee of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gunnell of Sidney, Ohio; one 
sister, Mrs. Frona Sweeney of Lebanon, Ohio; four grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
DURHAM, Robert A. (Jim) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Robert A. "Jim" Durham, 57, a Giles County native, was held 
on Saturday, September 20 at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial was in Mt. 
Moriah Cemetery with the Rev. Allen Shields officiating at the services.
Mr. Durham was killed Thursday morning in Nashville when a load of glass toppled 
on him at the Ford Motor Company Glass Plant, where he had been employed in the 
materials department for 22 years.
Mr. Durham was married to the late Dorothy Pillow Durham. He was the son of the 
late Alvie Durham and Ada Draper Durham of Minor Hill. He was a member of the 
Hillwood Presbyterian Church in Nashville and a member of the West Nashville 
Moose Lodge 2221.
He is survived by his mother, three daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Darryl) Bratcher of 
Nashville,
Miss Dawn L. Durham, of Knoxville and Miss Dorinda L. Durham of Nashville; seven 
brothers, David Durham, Union City, Georgia, Richard Durham, Lester, Ala., 
Horace Durham, Minor Hill, Chuck Durham, Lester, Ala., Bud Durham of Five 
Points, Bill Durham, St. Joseph, Mich., and Joe Durham, St. Joseph, Mich.; four 
sisters, Mrs. Marta Gordon, Lexington, Ala., Mrs. Donnie Gatlin, Pulaski, Mrs. 
Margaret Hayes, Center Hill, Fla., and Mrs. Bonnie Barnett, O'Brien, Fla.
EAGIN, Sam OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Oct 1982
Mr. Sam Eagin, a native Giles Countian, died Saturday, October 2, 1982 in a 
Nashville hospital. Funeral services and burial took place Monday, October 4 at 
Forest Lawn Cemetery, Nashville.
Mr. Eagin is survived by two sons, Jimmy and Bud Eagin, and a daughter Barbara 
Eagin; by two brothers, John Eagin, Nashville, and Joe Eagin, Elkton; a sister, 
Mrs. Mary Hayes, Elkton; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
EAKES, Mary Kate OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Mary Kate Eakes, Chattanooga, TN, died Friday, June 18, 1983. Survivors include 
one sister, Gertrude Gillian, Goodspring, TN; two daughters, Mrs. Carline 
Dobins, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Jeri Cash of Nashville; one son, Harold Eakes of 
Georgia. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, in Chattanooga.
EALY, William Clyde OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ February 1982
William Clyde Ealy, 80, Pulaski, died on Wednesday night, February 17, 1982, at 
Fairhaven Nursing Home after an illness of eight months.
He was born at Spring Place near Cornersville in Marshall County, the son of 
Clark and Lee Pigg Ealy. He moved to Pulaski in June, when he married Elizabeth 
Zuccarello. He was an agent for the Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Company and 
later manager of the Texaco Filling Station on North First before purchasing 
Pulaski Lumber Company in 1941 from Joe Patterson. He was owner of the firm for 
36 years and also was in the business.
Mr. Ealy was contractor for Hillcrest Country Club, the First National Bank 
Drive-In, the Pulaski swimming pool, the American Magotteaux plant, the 
Methodist parsonage, and other homes and public buildings.
He built Fairhaven Nursing Home in 1962 and owned it for seven years and 
constructed low-cost housing for 36 families here, while in other towns he was 
contractor for nursing homes, schools, factories, restaurants, office buildings 
and a bank. He was for 20 years a partner in Ealy-Earheart Motor Company and 
constructed the building now housing Johnson Chevrolet.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and served on the Board of 
Stewards; a member of Pulaski Rotary Club for 35 years; served on the Board of 
Directors of First National Bank for 35 years until he became an honorary member 
in 1980; was a Mason for 57 years and became a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, February 19, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Bill Moss and Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Zuccarello Ealy, Pulaski; a daughter, 
Dorothy Ealy McCord, New Orleans, Louisiana; a son, William Maxwell Ealy, 
Nashville; one brother, Fred Ealy, Wilmington, North Carolina; two 
grandchildren, a niece and two nephews.
EDDIE, Loyd C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
Mr. Loyd C. Eddie, 40, of Summertown, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1986, at his 
residence following a long illness. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday, Jan. 11, at Williams Chapel in Mt. Pleasant. Graveside services were 
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Paragould, Ark.
EDMUNDSON, Eugene E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jun 2004
Eugene E. Edmundson, 87, died on Wednesday, June 13, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Elihu and 
Cornelia Hardy Edmundson. He was a retired partner in Watson-Edmundson Hardward 
Company of Pulaski and was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Funeral servicves will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 15, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Jones Edmundson, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Miss Carolyn Edmundson, Panama City, Florida, and Mrs. Emily Horn, Chevy Chase, 
Maryland; two sons, Tom Edmundson, Wilmington, North Carolina and Donald 
Edmundson, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Brownie Gordon, Bethel; and two 
grandchildren.
EDMUNDSON, Robert Barnes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Robert Barnes Edmundson, 65, were held at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel at 2 p. m. Tuesday, March 17, 1981. Burial in Stella Cemetery. The Rev. 
William H. Moss officiated.
Mr. Edmundson died Sunday, March 15 in Giles County Hospital. He was a retired 
employee of Gabriel Shock Absorber Corporation and a farmer of the Prospect 
area. He was a Methodist.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Edmundson was the son of the late Joseph Clyde 
Edmundson and the late Mary Barnes Edmundson. He was married to Elizabeth 
Mitchell Edmundson, who survives.
Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Sue Cardin, Mrs. Blaine McMasters, 
Mrs. Dorothy Rackley, all of Pulaski and Mrs. Kyle Rone, Nassau Bay, Texas; one 
son, Ned Edmundson, Pulaski; twelve grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ava Ely, 
Fredrick, Va. and Mrs. Warren Thompson, Memphis, and one brother, Fred B. 
Edmundson, Bethel.
EDMUNDSON, Trudie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Trudie Edmundson, 82, of Pulaski, who died Saturday, 
February 16 in Decatur General Hospital, Decatur, Ala., were held at 3:30 p. m. 
Monday at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Paul Allen and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Born in Giles County, Mrs. Edmundson, a retired employee of Genesco, Inc., was t 
he daughter of the late James Thomas and Andella Wall Tatum, and wife of the 
late Lymon Edmundson. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Betty Jean Hall, Decatur, Ala.; two sons, 
James Wall and Joseph Wall, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Eula Bell Russell, Pulaski; 
a brother, Edgar Tatum, Pulaski; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren 
and one great great grandchild.
EDWARDS, Catherine Harrison OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 August 1984
Mrs. Catherine Harrison Edwards, 85, of Daphne, Alabama, died Sunday, August 19, 
1984 in that city. A native of Giles County, Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of 
the late Sumpter and Zora Butler Harrison and the wife of the late Fletcher 
Everette Edwards.
Funeral services were held at Bennett May Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 22, 
Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and Rev. William H. Moss officiating, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ray Henson and Mrs. Rose Marie 
Henson, both of Mt. Pleasant; two sons, F. E. Edwards of Daphne, Ala., Marion 
Edwards of Pulask; one brother, Butler Harrison of Lewisburg; ten grandchildren 
and eight great-grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Clayborn Holmes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1982
Clayborn Holmes Edwards, 84, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, April 27, 
1982 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, 
April 27 at Carr and Erwin Chapel . Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee and a retired farmer, Mr. Edwards was the son of the late 
John Wesley and Fanny Smith Edwards and was married to the late Nina Pearl 
Edwards who died April 26.
He is survived by two sons, J. W. and Elwood Edwards, both of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mary Leslie of Pulaski; three sisters, Mabel Griggs, Rachel Rainey, 
and Zelma Herd, all of Pulaski; two grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Lessie Gray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
Mrs. Lessie Gray Edwards, 72, Meadowbrook Nursing Home, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 
1988, at Meadowbrook. Funeral services were held Thursday at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville.
Mrs. Edwards was a Giles County native and daughter of the late Horace and 
Jennie Jernigan. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a housewife.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lois Webber of Glenview, Ill.; and two 
grandchildren.
EDWARDS, Nina Pearl Turner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Apr 1982
Nina Pearl Edwards, 80, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Monday, April 26, 1982 at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel at 2:00 p. m., Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native Tennessean, Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of the late Wash and Alice 
Turner and the wife of the late Clayborn Holmes Edwards.
She is survived by two sons, J. W. and Elwood Edwards, both of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mary Leslie of Pulaski; two sisters, Katy Bell Jordon of Columbia and 
Clara Cole of Decatur, AL; two grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
ELAM, Burton Norwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Funeral services for Burton Norwood Elam, 76, were held Saturday, March 12, 
1983, in the Del Homme Chapel of Flowers in Lafayette, LA. A retired University 
of Southwestern Louisiana professor, who was found dead in his home. Interment 
was in Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.
Mr. Elam was a native of Pulaski, Tenn., the son of the late Arch L. Elam and 
the former Lillie Hoover Elam. His wife was the late Dorothy Jackson Elam. He 
had been a resident of Lafayette for the past 25 years. He retired Sept. 1, 1971 
from U. S. L. as Associate Professor of general business where he began his 
career there Sept. 24, 1958.
Mr. Elam received his bachelors' degree from Lexington, Kentucky University; M. 
A. in 1939 from Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn. Attended Northwestern 
University in Chicago and received his M.B.A. in 1950 from the University of 
Chicago.
Prior to WWII he taught at Charlston, W. Va. High School; after WWII at St. 
Mary's College in Columbia, MO and North Dakota State College in Fargo, North 
Dakota where he was teaching prior to coming to U. S. L. He was a veteran of 
WWII and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include one brother, Clyde H. Elam, Hendersonville, Tenn., and several 
nieces and nephews.
ELAM, Gertrude Shipman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Jan 1987
Mrs. Gertrude Shipman Elam, 91, widow of Edgar Howard Elam, Sr., died Sunday, 
Jan. 4, 1987, in Gaithersburg, Md. Mr. Elam was president at Martin College.
Funeral services will be Saturday (Jan. 10) at 10 a.m. at the Goshen United 
Methodist Church in the Santa Fe Community of Maury County. Burial will be in 
the Goshen Churchyard. The family will visit friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at 
the Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia. Reverend Jacob Gardner, Reverend 
Don Lee and Miss Nathalie Pennington will officiate the services....
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Emma Jo) Yount of Rockville, Md. 
and Mrs. Richard (Frances) Neidhardt of Sherman, Texas; a son, Edgar Howard 
Elam, Jr. of Huntington, Md.; a sisters, Mrs. Henry (Beulah) Spears of Morehead 
City, N.C.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
ELDER, Edna Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1983
Mrs. Edna Davis Elder, age 83, of Garden Park Apartments, Pulaski, died November 
23, 1983, at Hidden Acres Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant.
Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel Saturday, November 26, at 11 
a.m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Elder was a member of the Rehoboth Methodist 
Church. She was married to Mr. John Fisher Elder of Mt. Pleasant, and was the 
daughter of the late Jack and Martha Curtis Davis.
Survivors, other than her husband, include, four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Slate of 
Hendersonville, Mrs. Ann Clifton of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Betty Davis of Roswell, 
Georgia, and Mrs. Elaine Willis of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; four sons, Roy Elder 
of Pulaski, Tillman Elder of Puyaliup, Washington, Richard Elder of Nashville 
and Bobby Elder of Harvest, Alabama; 16 grandchildren and 20 
great-grandchildren.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
ELDER, Edwin Ingram OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jul 1989
Edwin Ingram Elder, 88, Nashville, died Sunday, July 16, 1989. Memorial services 
were held Tuesday, July 18, at Westminister Presbyterian Church with K. C. 
Ptomey officiating.
Mr. Elder was a Giles County native and the son of the late David and Laura 
Ingram Elder. He was married to the late Daisy Madeline Molen Elder. He was a 
32nd degree Mason and a Scottish Rite Shriner of Al Menah Temple and an elder of 
Westminister Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one son, Dr. James C. Elder; five grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
ELDER, John Fisher OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Mar 1984
Mr. John Fisher Elder, age 89, of Mt. Pleasant, died at the Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia, Saturday, March 24, 1984. Funeral services were held 
Monday, March 26, at 2 p.m. in the Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverend Michael 
O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Elder was a native of Giles County. He was the son of the late Fisher David 
and Anna Victoria Biles Elder, and was married to the late Edna Davis Elder. Mr. 
Elder was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Slate of Hendersonville, Mrs. Ann 
Clifton of Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Betty Davis of Roswell, Georgia, Mrs. Elaine 
Willis of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; four sons, Roy Elder of Pulaski, Tillman Elder 
of Puyallup, Washington, Richard Elder of Nashville, and Bobby Elder of Harvest, 
Alabama; 16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ELDER, Michael Alan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jul 1989
Michael Alan Elder, 21, of Scottsboro, AL died Tuesday, July 18, 1989 in 
Birmingham, AL. Funeral services were held July 21 at the Calvary Baptist Church 
with Rev. Don Cooper and Rev. Robert Buchanan officiating. Burial was in 
Pinehaven Memorial Gardens.
He had completed his junior year at Samford University, where he was majoring in 
music ministry. He was employed at Forbes Music Company and was the music 
minister at Packer Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham.
He was the son of Barbara Cofield of Scottsboro, AL and the late Larry Elder. 
Other survivors include his step-father, Larry Cofield, Scottsboro; 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Shelton of Scottsboro and Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. 
Elder, Tullahoma, formerly of Pulaski; great-grandmother, Mrs. J. F. Pate of 
Nashville.
ELDER, Thomas Case OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jan 1987
Mr. Thomas Case Elder, 81, of Nashville, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1987, after a 
long illness. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 19, in the chapel of 
Pettus, Owen and Wood Funeral Home in Nashville.. Burial was in Spring Hill 
Cemetery.
Mr. Elder, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late William Copeland 
and Lena Case Elder. He was a 1925 graduate of Prospect High School, attended 
the University of Missouri at Rolla and retired several years ago from Kerrigan 
Iron Works, where he was supervisor for many years.
His survivors include his wife, Dorothy McCormick Elder of Nashville; his son, 
Stanley Wayne Elder of Nashville; two grandsons, Jay E. and Greg A. Elder, both 
of Nashville; one brother, Vachel B. Elder of Prospect.
ELDRIDGE, Annie Jehoy Boyd OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Aug 1982
Mrs. Annie Jehoy Boyd Eldridge, 96, died on Friday, August 13, 1982, at Oakwood 
Hall Health Care Center in Lewisburg.
A native and life-long resident of Giles County, she was the daughter of the 
late Columbus and Harriet Childress Boyd and the wife of the late Jackson 
Eldridge. She attended Walden University in Nashville and taught in the public 
schools of Davidson and Giles Counties. She was a member of the Round Hill 
African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she was the church secretary, a Sunday 
School Teacher, a member of the Stewardess Board and the Missionary Society. She 
was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club of Lynnville.
Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, August 17, at the Round Hill Church 
in Lynnville, Phillip Griffin officiating, with burial in Robertson Fork 
Cemetery, Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
ELIAS, Akemore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
Akemore Elias, 74, Route 1, Lynnville, died on Wednesday, November 28, 1984, at 
Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Fannie Scott 
Elias. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of Maremont Corporation. 
He was a member of the Lynnville Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 1, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Mack Wheeler and Al May officiating, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery at 
Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Barlara Elias, Lynnville; four daughters, Mrs. 
Christine Taylor, Nashville, Mrs. Dorothy Krchmar, Downer's Grove, Illinois, 
Mrs. Dolly Smith, Elmhurst, Illinois, and Miss Glenda Elias, Lynnville; two 
sons, Akemore Elias, Jr., Elmhurst and Ronald Elias, Lynnville; and two 
grandchildren.
ELIAS, Elizabeth Jane Matthews OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Matthews Elias, 66, were held at 2:30 
p.m. Wednesday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home, Columbia. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. Elias died Monday in a Columbia health care center after an extended 
illness.
A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Cannon Matthews and 
the late Allen Matthews and was married to the late Mechelle Elias of Waco.
A former teacher in the Maury County School system, Mrs. Elias attended Middle 
Tennessee State University. She was a member of Lynnville Presbyterian Church.
Survivors in addition to her mother include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ellen Helton, 
Columbia; a son, John Allen Elias, Columbia; two sisters, Miss Eloise Matthews 
and Mrs. Catherine Frierson, both of Columbia; and three grandchildren.
ELIAS, Glenda Ann OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Mar 1986
A Lynnville woman was found dead Sunday, the apparent victim of a self-inflicted 
gunshot wound to the head.
Glenda Ann Elias, 35, was found in her car by her parents late Sunday afternoon. 
Authorities believe she had been dead as long as 18 hours before the body was 
discovered.
Services were Wednesday at Bennett May Chapel with Al May officiating. Burial 
was in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A Giles County native, Miss Elias attended David Lipscomb College and Middle 
Tennessee State University where she received her masters degree in education. 
She formerly taught at Bridgeforth Middle School.
She was the daughter of the late Akemore Elias and Doris Barlar Elias.
Survivors in addition to her mother include three sisters, Christine Traylor of 
Nashville, Dorothy Kramer of Downers Grove, Ill., and Dolly Smith of Elmhurst, 
Ill.; two brothers, Akemore Elias, Jr. of Elmhurst, Ill., and Ronald Elias of 
Lynnville; one niece and one nephew.
ELKINS, Bertha Bernice OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1989
Mrs. Bertha Bernice Elkins, 87, of Paradise Hills Retirement Home in Pulaski, 
died Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held 
Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Bennett May Chapel with Dr. J. David Miller and the Rev. 
Billy Craighead officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Elkins was the daughter of the late T. J. Williams 
and was married to the late Rev. J. C. Elkins. She was a member of the Methodist 
church.
Survivors include one son, Carl Elkins of Hendersonville; three daughters, Mrs. 
Ethel Moore and Mrs. Dora Wells, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Wilodene Chambers of 
Decatur, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five 
great-great-grandchildren; one brother, A. W. Williams of Hawaii.
ELKINS, John and Frances OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
John and Frances Elkins died on Sunday, June 3, 1984, in an automobile accident 
in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Elkins, formerly of Giles County, attended Martin 
College. He had been employed with the National Casket Co. for about 30 years. 
His father, the Rev. J. C. Elkins, was a retired minister in Giles County for 
many years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at First Baptist 
Church in Dixson, Tennessee.
Mr. Elkins is survived by three children, Michael, Aaron and Bonnie of 
Nashville; his mother, Mrs. J. C. Elkins of Pulaski; four sisters, Ethel Moore 
and Dora Wells, of Pulaski, Willodyne Chambers of Decatur, Alabama, and Flora 
McClain of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee; one brother, Carl Elkins of Gallatin; and 
three grandchildren.
ELLIS, Mattie Belle Honea OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Sep 1987
Mrs. Mattie Belle Ellis, 80, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Aug. 26, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, at Taylor Funeral Home 
Chapel with Warren Glass officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Ellis was the daughter of the late Thomas and 
Nellie Straughn Honea and was married to the late Charles Ellis. She was a 
member of Elkton Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, David and T. J. Ellis, both of Ardmore, Wade Ellis 
of Fayetteville; five daughters, Jenny Lineberger of Florida, Nadine Hodges of 
Ardmore, Owena Pierce of Fayetteville, Shirley Russell of Pulaski; Gail Posey of 
Elkmont, Ala.; three brothers, Rube and Milton Honea, both of Delrose, T. C. 
Honea of Fayetteville; four sisters, Beatrice Simms of Nashville, Ailene 
Bridgeman of South Carolina, Lucille Hambrick and Eliza Burton, both of 
Fayetteville; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and two 
step-grandchildren.
ENGLETT, Edward Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Jun 1980
Edward Dean Englett, 47, of Route 7, Pulaski, died Thursday, May 29 in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral rites were held Sunday at 3:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the 
officiant.
Born in Giles County, Mr. Englett was the son of the Ira Clay and Willie Pillow 
Englett of the Wales Community, who survive. He was an operator of heavy 
equipment in construction work.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Benny Reynolds Englett; a daughter, Mrs. Lisa 
Vanderpool, Pulaski; a son, Frank M. Englett, U. S. Navy; two brothers, Bailey 
Englett, Wales Community, and Jim Tom Englett, Birmingham, Ala.
ENGLETT, Frank Austin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 May 1981
Funeral services for Frank Austin Englett, 41, of Bon Aqua, who died Sunday, May 
24 in Veterans' Administration Hospital, Nashville, were held Tuesday at 1:00 
p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister G. C. Fox and Chaplain 
Goforth of Ft. Campbell, Ky. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Mr. Englett, a retired serviceman, United States Army, was supply officer at the 
V. A. Hospital, Nashville. He was a Giles County native, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank O. Englett of Lawrenceburg, who survive.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy Stevens 
Englett; two sons, Patrick Englett and Thomas Englett of Bon Aqua; maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Ella Prince, Lawrenceburg; eight brothers, Hughie D. Englett, 
Leoma, Terry L. Englett and Larry E. Englett, Jackson, Johnny W. Englett, Jerry 
W. Englett and Gary S. Englett, Nashville, David M. Englett and Mark A. Englett, 
Lawrenceburg; four sisters, Mrs. Brenda Alverson, Alabama, Mrs. Linda Cannaon 
and Mrs. Pam Weeks, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Penny Wells, Leoma; several nieces 
and nephews.
ENGLETT, Gary OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
Gary Englett, 30, of 214 Howard St., Lawrenceburg, TN died June 2, 1983, in 
Lawrenceburg. He was a Lawrence County native, and a member of the Church of 
Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 5, 1983, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Bro. G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include one son, Tony Englett, of Nashville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Englett, Lawrenceburg; four sisters, Brenda Alverson, Gurley , Ala., Linda 
Cannon and Pam Weeks, both of Lawrenceburg, and Penny Wells, Leoma, TN; seven 
brothers, Hugie, David, and Terry Englett, all of Lawrenceburg, Jerry and Johnny 
Englett of Nashville, Larry Englett of Jackson, TN, and Mark Englett of 
Ethridge, TN.
ENGLETT, Leon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mr. Leon Englett, 84, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Friday, Sept. 13, 1985, at 
Lake Wales, Fla. Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, Sept. 16, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mack and Lou Ray Englett.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Jewel Curtis of Winter Haven, Fla., Mrs. 
Hazel Abernathy, Mrs. Katherine Arthur, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Judy Goetz of 
Ohio; two sons, Bobby and Steve Englett, both of Ohio; several grandchildren and 
great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Grace Holley of Pulaski; one brother, 
Frank Englett of Lawrenceburg.
ENGLETT, Willie Blanche OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1983
Mrs. Willie Blanche Englett, age 77, of Route 7, Box 192, Pulaski, died 
September 15, 1983, at Vanderbilt Hospital. Funeral services were held at 
Bennett-May Chapel Sunday, September 18, at 1:00 p.m. with the Reverend Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Englett was a member of the Presbyterian Church 
and was a housewife. She was married to Ira Englett and was the daughter of the 
late Tom and Ella Cashion Pillow.
Survivors other than her husband include two sons, Jim Tom Englett of 
Birmingham, Alabama, and Bailey Englett of Pulaski; six grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
ENGLISH, Jennie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Miss Jennie English, age 81, of the Campbellsville Community, died Monday, 
February 27, 1984, at the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held in 
Bennett-May Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 29, with the Reverend Clarence 
K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Campbellsville Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss English was a member of the Campbellsville 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was a retired employee of the Campbellsville 
High School. Her parents were the late Clyde and Janie Cowan English.
Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Jane Sherrill of Nashville; and one 
great-niece, Mrs. Stephanie Shockley of Nashville.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ERVIN, Goldie Copeland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ May 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Goldie C. Ervin, a former Giles Countian who died in 
Dearborn, Michigan May 2, 1980 were held Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p. m. at the 
Harris Funeral Chapel. The Church of Christ minister officiated. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. Ervin was the daughter of the late George Allen and Leota Copeland of 
Lynnville. She was married to the late Bobbie Ervin.
Survivors include one brother, Edgar N. Copeland of Dearborn, Mich. and several 
nieces and nephews.
ERVIN, James Campbell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Dec 1989
Mr. James "Pete" Campbell Ervin, 70, of Huntsville, Ala., died Thursday, Dec. 
21, 1989, at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at Spry 
Funeral Home Chapel in Huntsville with Travis A. Warlick and Herb Williamson 
officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Ervin, a native of Giles County, was a veteran of World War II, serving in 
the 202th Military Police Company. He received a unit citation for good conduct 
and five Bronze Stars. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Elks 
Lodge and was dierect manager of American National Insurance Company for 23 
years before retiring.
Survivors include his wife, Meda Ervin of Huntsville; two daughters, Carole 
Arsznan and Linda Holt, both of Huntsville; one brother, Frank Ervin of 
Lynnville and three grandchildren.
ERWIN, Rose Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1982
Rose Lee Erwin, 62, of 827 Rackley Drive, Pulaski, died at the Giles County 
Hospital on September 1, 1982.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Friday, September 3, at 3:00 
p. m. with Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Rev. Jimmy Bass officiating. Burial followed 
in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Kentucky, Mrs. Erwin was married to David L. Erwin. She was the 
daughter of Iona Moore. Mrs. Erwin was a member of the United Methodist Church 
and was employed by Fafnir Bearing as an inspector.
Survivors include, her husband, David L. Erwin of Pulaski; her mother, Iona 
Moore of Brandenburg, Ky.; two sons, David Oliver of El Paso, Texas, John Oliver 
of Detroit, Mich.; one brother, James Moore of Elizabethton, Ky.; and one 
sister, Margaret Louderdale of Birmingham, Alabama.
ESLICK, Ben Allen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 May 1983
Mr. Ben Allen Eslick, 88, Pulaski, died Saturday, May 21, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in New Zion Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Clarence Stewart 
officiating.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Ben and Beulah Williams Eslick 
and was married to the late Gladys Peden Eslick. He is a member of the Baptist 
Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nell Newton, Pulaski; two sons, Fred and 
Hobert Eslick, both of Pulaski; five grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
ESLICK, Fred OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Fred Eslick, 72, died Wednesday, May 3, 1989 at his home in Pulaski. Funeral 
services were held May 5 at Bennett May Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. 
Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Ben Allen and Gladys Peden Eslick. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gipsy O'Malley Eslick, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Renee Luna, Pulaski, Mrs. Barbara Manley, Triune; one son, William Boyd 
Eslick, Nashville; one sister, Nell Newton, Pulaski; one brother, Hobert Eslick, 
Pulaski; six grandchildren.
ESLICK, Hallie Grant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Sep 1982
Hallie Grant Eslick, 95, of 404 South Third Street died on Tuesday, September 
28, 1982 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Gudger Nichols at 10:30 a. m. on 
Thursday, September 30 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Eslick 
was a housewife. She was the daughter of the late Taliaferro Grant and Helen 
Buford Grant. She was married to the late Mark Eslick.
Survivors include, two daughters, Miss Helen Eslick of Pulaski and Mrs. Martha 
Eslick Young of Twin Falls, Idaho; one son, Tol Eslick of Pulaski; 5 
grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
ESLICK, Helen Buford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1985
Miss Helen Buford Eslick, 76, of Pulaski, died June 14 in Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Graveside services were June 15 in the Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. R. E. Youree of Twin Falls, Idaho; and one 
brother, Tol G. Eslick of Pulaski.
The Giles County native was the daughter of the late Mark and Hallie Grant 
Eslick.
ESLICK, Louise Thompson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Dec 1987
Mrs. Louise Thompson Eslick, 84, of Greenville, S. C. (formerly of Pulaski), 
died Monday, Dec. 21, 1987, at St. Frances Hospital in Greenville. Graveside 
services were held at Maplewood Cemetery Wednesday, Dec. 23, with the Rev. 
Hollis Hunt officiating. Bennett May and Company was in charge of arrangement.s
A native of Lewisburg, Mrs. Eslick was the daughter of the late Myrt Lawson and 
Lillian Samuel Thompson and was married to the late George Byron Eslick. She 
lived most of her life in Nashville, then moved to Pulaski, and in 1983, moved 
to Greenville.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clint (Joanne) Edwards of Greenville; one 
son, Dr. William Monroe White, Jr. of Blacksburg, Va.; six grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. D. J. Deaderick of Nashville, Mrs. C. F. 
Hardy of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. F. W. Holzapfel of Louisville, Ky.; one 
brother, Max Lawson Thompson of Nashville.
ESLICK, Mary Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Miss Mary Elizabeth Eslick, 82, of Radnor Baptist Towers of Nashville, formerly 
of Giles County, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 1989, at Williamson Medical Center in 
Franklin.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 23, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
William T. Hill and Timothy Ashford Dye officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Eslick was the daughter of the late Henry J. and 
Cordelia Williams Eslick. She was a member of the Baptist church and was 
self-employed at Harpeth Terrace Center. For the past 16 years, she has lived in 
the Nashville-Franklin area and prior to that live in Panama City, Fla. for 15 
years.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Emmie Eslick Spivey of Harpeth Terrace Center 
in Franklin; one niece, Mrs. Christine Holbert Dye of Brentwood; one great 
niece, Mrs. Cindy Dye Mak of Brentwood; one great nephew, Timothy Ashford Dye of 
Brentwood; two great-great-nephews, David and Jonathan Mak of Brentwood.
ESLICK, Richard K. (Dick) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1984
Richard K. (Dick) Eslick, age 86, of Route 4, Pulaski, died Sunday, January 22, 
1984 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 24 at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
Mr. Eslick was the son of the late John and Ella Samuel Eslick. He was a veteran 
of World War I and was magistrate in the 20th district of Giles County for 12 
years. Mr. Eslick was a member of the Methodist Church and was a retired farmer.
Mr. Eslick was married to Mrs. Elsie Dugger Eslick of Pulaski; she survives.
Bennett May was in charge of the arrangements.
ESLICK, Sadie Colbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Dec 1986
Mrs. Sadie Eslick, 82, of Pulaski Health Care Center died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1986, 
at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Eslick was the daughter of the late John L. and Mary 
Arthur Colbert and was married to the late Eugene Edward Eslick, Sr. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ and was a retired licensed practical nurse.
Survivors include five sons, J. L., Eugene, Jr., Ralph and Merritt Eslick, all 
of Giles County, Robert Eslick of Oklahoma; 13 grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
ESTEP, Nelson Charlie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1985
Nelson Charlie Estep, 73, of Route 8, Athens, Ala., died Friday Dec. 27, 1985, 
at the Athens Limestone Hospital. He was a member of the Northside Church of 
Christ.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. at the Spry Chapel with Bobby Turner and 
Gary Kelsey officiating. Burial was in Roseland Cemetery in Athens.
Survivors include his wife, Etha Estep of Athens; two sons, Joel and Phillip 
Estep, both of Athens; one daughter, Rita Sanders of Athens; four brothers, 
Lester Estep of Florida, Joel, Buford, and Eton Estep, all of Athens; two 
sisters, Cleo Flannigan of Athens and Odel Burlington of Athens; two 
brothers-in-law, Guy and Joe Phillips of Pulaski; and six grandchildren.
ESTES, Charles Herbert Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1983
Mr. Charles Herbert Estes, Jr., age 59, of 262 E. Cemetery Street, Pulaski, died 
Friday, October 28, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday, October 30, 1983, at the Bennett-May Chapel 
at 2 p.m. with Brother Floyd Farris and the Rev. Charles Oaks officiating. 
Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Estes was a self-employed painter. He was married 
to Gwendolyn Olean Holley Estes of Pulaski and the son of the late Charles H. 
Sr. and Pearl Pinkelton Estes.
Survivors other than his wife, include, three daughters, Mrs. Brenda Fralix, 
Miss Shirley Faye Estes, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Reba Joyce Hite of Columbia; four 
sons, Larry Rose Estes, Ernest Gene Estes, Charles Glenn Estes and Windell Ray 
Estes, all of Pulaski; five grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred 
Fralix of Pulaski, Mrs Christine Forrester of St. Louis, MO and Mrs. Patsy 
Kelton, of Pulaski.
ESTES, Frances C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1983
Miss Francis C. Estes, age 67, of 705 E. Madison Street, Pulaski, died October 
27, 1983, at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 28, at the Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Tom Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Lynnwood Cemetery.
Miss Estes was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Andrew and 
Verdie West Estes. She was an employee of Genesco where she had been employed 
for 39� years. Survivors of Miss Estes are two sisters, Mrs. John A. Gunter of 
Pulaski, and Mrs. Mary Rosson of Illinois.
ESTES, Joseph OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Mar 1983
Joseph Estes, six-month-old son of Danny and Mary Jett Estes, died Monday, March 
7, 1983, at Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. 
Wed., March 9 at Williams Funeral Home, Columbia, with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Robin Estes, Lynnville; 
one brother, Tracy Estes, Lynnville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Clarence Estes, Lynnville; and maternal grandparents, Mrs. Marie Jett, Sante Fe, 
and Milton Wilson Jett, Tullahoma.
EUBANK, Buren E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Nov 1984
Buren E. Eubank, 79, of Route 1, Prospect, TN, died November 20, 1984 at his 
home. Graveside funeral services were held November 21 at 11 a.m at Hanna 
Cemetery with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mr. Eubank was the son of the late Guy and Betty 
White Eubank. He was a farmer and a member of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Eubank has no immediate survivors.
EUBANK, Lillian Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1984
Mrs. Lillian Johnson Eubank, 88, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, November 20, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of 
the late Joe and Emma C. Johnson. She was a member of First United Methodist 
Church.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 23, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Forrest Eubank, Pulaski; one son, Clay Tucker of 
Murfreesboro; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
EUBANK, Myrtle Holley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jul 1987
Mrs. Myrtle Eubank, 85, died Monday, July 20, 1987, at Hillview Nursing Center 
in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with William H. Lewis officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Eubank was the daughter of the late William and 
Dovie Redd Holley and was married to the late Andrew Jackson Eubank. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ. Two grandchildren preceded her in death, William 
Andrew Eubank and Sheryl Ann Hanvy.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Davis, and Mrs. Frances Humm, both 
of Columbia; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
EUBANK, William Sumpter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Sep 1982
Mr. William Sumpter Eubank, 78, Prospect, died Wednesday, September 8, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 10 
at Bennett-May Chapel, with burial in the Hanna Cemetery, the Rev. Clarence 
Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Guy and Betty White Eubank. 
He is survived by a brother, Buren E. Eubank of the Stella community.
EVANS, Carrie Esther Tipper OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1981
Mrs. Carrie Esther Tipper Evans, 72, of Lawrenceburg died Thursday, April 23, 
1981 in that city. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a. m. Saturday, April 25 
at North Funeral Home with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Evans was the daughter of Walter D. and Martha Curtis Hood.
Survivors include seven step-sons, Harold Tipper and Carroll Tipper, 
Lawrenceburg, Charles Tipper, Murfreesboro, Harold Tipper, Smyrna, Herschel 
Evans, Fla., Buford Evans, Lawrenceburg, and Carl Evans, Louisiana; four step 
daughters, Mrs. Mary Hasting, Lewisburg, Mrs. Norma Vincent, Arkansas, Mrs. 
Duzzie Hood, Pulaski, Mrs. Mabel Yocom, Leoma, Tenn.; one brother, Sam Hood, 
Pulaski; 30 step grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren.
EVANS, Foster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Mr. Foster Evans, 66, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 12, 1987, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Evans was a native of West Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Lillian 
Evans of Pulaski; two sons, Johnny Evans of Goodspring, Ronnie Evans of Pulaski; 
three daughters, Jean Birdsong of Goodspring, Janice Garrett and Jane McCormack, 
both of Pulaski; one brother, Jack Evans of Texas; three half-brothers, Jim, 
Jerry and Bud Jordon, all of West Virginia; four half-sisters, Helen Palmer, 
Virginia Posey, Lucille Linger and Freda Wagoner, all of West Virginia; four 
grandchildren.
EVANS, George Noyes Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Aug 1984
George Noyes Evans, Jr., 64, of San Antonio, Texas, died in a hospital there 
Sunday. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church, where he 
was a member. Interment is in Mission Burial Park South.
The San Antonio native was a son of George Noyes, Sr. and Doris Houston Evans. 
He was a member of the Order of the Alamo and Texas Cavaliers. He attended San 
Antonio Academy and Culver Military Academy in Culver, Ind., and graduated from 
TMI and Princeton University. Evans was a rancher in Bexar, Uvalde and Gonzales 
Counties in Texas and was the owner of a horse farm and training facility in 
Giles County where he raised, trained and showed quarter horses. Recently, he 
was employed as manager of Silver Rose Stables in San Antonio.
Survivors include his wife, Grace Holt Evans of San Antonio; three daughters, 
Georgeann Blackburn of Tennessee, Mary Margaret Rhame of San Antonio and 
Patricia Nutt of Wimberly, Texas; a sister, Alice Evans Downie of Sanderson, 
Texas; a brother, Waylon Houston Evans of Bandera, Texas; seven grandchildren.
EVANS, Henry Amos OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Henry Amos Evans, 88, of the Lynnville Community died November 4 in Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Services were Thursday, November 5 at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home, Columbia with Church of Christ ministers Murry Alexander and 
Melvin Dugger officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Evans, the son of the late Barney and Suzie Cannon 
Evans, had been a life long farmer. He was a member of the Stiversville Church 
of Christ. In 1935 he married Mrs. Harriet Dugger Evans, who survives.
Other survivors include two nieces, Mrs. R. M. Campbell of Donelson and Mrs. 
Glenna Johnson of Nashville; several great nieces and nephews.
EVANS, Horace Greeley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Dec 1989
Mr. Horace Greeley (Johnnie) Evans, 86, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Diuquid 
Memorial Chapel in Lynchburg, Va., with Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial 
was held Monday, Dec. 4, at the Fort Hill Memorial Park in Lynchburg, Va.
A native of Campbell County, Va., Mr. Evans was the son of the late Ennis Watson 
and Wilie Timberlake Thompson Evans and was married to the late Erna Sue 
Woolridge Evans. He was owner of the Johnnie Evans Plumbing and Heating Company 
in Lynchburg, Va., for 30 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Lynchburg, the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Joann Miller; one son-in-law, Dr. J. David 
Miller; one grandson, James D. Miller, Jr., all of Pulaski; one sister, Iris 
Evans of Roanoke, Va.
EVANS, James W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Sep 1993
Mr. James W. Evans, 79, of Pulaski, died Thursday September 9, 1993 at Hillside 
Hospital.
Graveside services were held on Sunday at Giles Memory Gardens with G. C. Fox 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Evans was a retired highway construction worker. 
He was the son of the late Gilbert and Fannie Harris Evans.
Survivors include one daughter, Beverly Eslick, Nashville; three sons, Jimmy 
Evans, Ohio, Bobby Evans, Washington state, and Bill Evans, Nashville; and one 
sister, Edna Forrester, Panama City, Fla.; several grandchildren.
EVANS, Thomas Martin Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mr. Thomas Martin Evans, Sr., 72, of Nashville, died Friday, Nov. 21, at St. 
Thomas Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 24, at West End United 
Methodist Church with Dr. Russell Montfort and Rev. Andrew Benedict III 
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
A native of Athens, Ala., Mr. Evans was the son of the late Henry Bugg and Betty 
Ross Evans. The family moved to Lynnville in 1919. Mr. Evans was an attorney in 
Nashville and also operated the Evans Way Farm in Williamson County. He was 
married to the late Virginia Richey Evans.
Survivors include a son, Thomas Martin Evans, Jr. of Nashville; a daughter, Dee 
Aylward of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy and Mrs. Mary 
Minatra, both of Pulaski; a brother, Ross I. Evans, Sr. of Nashville; and five 
grandchildren.
EVERLY, Frances OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Frances Everly, a Giles County educator for more than 40 years, "will be 
thoroughly missed," a friend who knew her many of those years, said.
Miss Everly, 64, died Monday morning at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville only 
six-months after retiring from four decades of administering and teaching 
education here.
Her body is at Bennett-May Funeral Home in Pulaski.
"She was a fine teacher, a good friend and a good friend of children," Dolly 
McKay, a former chairman of the Giles County Board of Education, and a long time 
friend of Miss Everly's said, "She was just a great person and will be 
thoroughly missed."
Miss Everly, a classroom teacher for 22 years and a librarian for 10, retired 
from her administrative job in August. For nine years she headed the operation 
of the school handicap program as the county's special education supervisor.
"I think I could tear myself apart if I looked back too much," Miss Everly said 
in September when talking about her retirement. "I had extremely mixed 
emotions."
Miss Everly noted, however, that retirement would no slow her down. She had a 
lot of plans, she said, including taking care of her ailing mother.
Those who worked in the same office as she did during her final nine years in 
education said Miss Everly was a hard worker.
"She was a fine person," Shirley Poole, the county's supervisor of instruction, 
said. "She was very competent in her work and very conscientious."
Miss Everly, who lived at Route 1, Lynnville, is survived by her mother, Erna 
Holbert Everly, and by one brother, Thomas Everly. Her father was the late Batt 
Evans Everly.
Miss Everly was born in Giles County, and she will be buried in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Rev. Roy West and Rev. Phil Ross will preside over the services.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. at Bennett May Chapel.
EVERLY, Mary Erna Holbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Mrs. Mary Erna Everly, 97, of Lynnville, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 25, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Everly was the daughter of the late James and 
Lula Ashford Holbert and was married to the late Batt Evans Everly. She was a 
member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Thomas Everly of Lynnville; five grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Elam of Hendersonville, Mrs. 
Bessie Hastings of Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Oakley Holbert of Pulaski.
EVERLY, Ozella Evans OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Ozella Everly were conducted Saturday, December 13 at 
Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville with the Rev. Jacob Gardner and the Rev. 
Ronnie Pittinger, Nashville officiating. Burial was in Booneshill Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Everly was the daughter of the late George and 
Frances Collins Evans. She was married to Marion A. Wright, who died in 1940. 
She later married the late Robert W. Everly of Pulaski.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ed Ellis, Brentwood, two sons, Marion A. 
Wright, Rome, Ga., Robert M. Wright, Nashville; two step daughters, Mrs. J. W. 
Harwell and Mrs. Roy Brownlow, Pulaski; a brother, James O. Evans, Louisville, 
Ky.; eight grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren 
and one step great, great grandchild.
EVERS, Kathy Rachel Pennington OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
A nursing instructor and an Alabama man were the victims of the grinding 
van-truck collision on U. S. Highway 64 West Thursday afternoon.
Killed were Kathy Rachel Evers, 32, of Loretto, and Bernard C. Smith, 69, of 
Harvest, Ala. The accident happened shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Evers was a nursing instructor at the state Pulaski Area 
Vocational-Technical School.....
Mrs. Evers, a Lawrence County native, was the daughter of Walter Pennington.
Survivors include her husband, John Evers of Loretto; two sons, Matthew and 
Jacob Evers, both of Loretto; mother, Bernice Jacobs Pennington of Loretto; two 
brothers, Bobby of Georgia and Ronnie Pennington of Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services for Mrs. Evers were Sunday afternoon at Loretto Memorial 
Chapel. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
EZELL, Joe E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 October 1984
Joe E. Ezell, 84, of Lewisburg, formerly of Pulaski, died on Monday, October 22, 
1984, in Rock Haven Care Home in Lewisburg. A native of Marshall County, he was 
the son of the late Frank H. and Jennie Swanson Ezell and was married to the 
late Rena Harris Ezell. He was a member of the Methodist Church and had retired 
from the Borden Company of Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, at Lawrence 
Funeral Home in Chapel Hill, Hollis Hunt officiating, with burial in Swanson 
Cemetery, Chapel Hill.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Pat Ezell of Nashville and Mrs. Betty Jo 
Hardiman, Tampa, Florida; and five grandchildren.
EZELL, Orlean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1989
Orlean Ezell, 73, died Friday, Feb. 3, 1989 in Washington, D.C. Graveside 
services will be held Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Annie P. Harris, Pulaski; one brother, Nathaniel 
Ezell, Indiana; one niece and three nephews.
Johnson Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
EZELL, Ruth Bottom OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Nov 1981
Mrs. Ruth Bottom Ezell, 79, Elkton, died Thursday, October 29, 1981, at Giles 
County Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Ben and Mary Lou Puckett Bottom and the wife of 
the late Henry Grady Ezell. Mrs. Ezell was the Elkton correspondent for 
OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, and OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, and former 
executive secretary of the Giles County Tuberculosis Association. A member of 
Elkton United Methodist Church, where she was historian and a Sunday School 
teachers, she also held membership in the Giles County Historical Society, the 
Elkton Home Demonstration Club and was a former member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary. She was a past officer of the Eastern Star, a charter member of 
United Methodist Women and a former UMW zone president.
Survivors include three sons, Grady Ezell, Jr., Nashville, Bill Ezell, 
Lewisburg, and Andy Ezell, Nashville; one daughter, Lou Ezell Lewis, Tullahoma; 
one brother, Allison Bottom, Covington, Virginia; six grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
FAIRBETTER, Bisco OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 May 1984
Bisco Fairbetter, Cary, North Carolina, died on Tuesday, May 1, 1984, in Cary. 
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 4, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery, Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Burda Tucker Fairbetter, Cary, North Carolina; 
one son, Paul H. Fairbetter, Cary; four grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
FAIRBETTER, Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1981
Howard Fairbetter, of Spartanburg, S. C. died Thursday, August 6 in that city.
A native Giles Countian, he was the son of the late Andrew and Lula Dunnavant 
Fairbetter. A retired postal employee, he was a graduate of Elkton High School 
and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl White Fairbetter; a sister, Mrs. Bob 
Rule, Houston, Tx.; a niece, Mrs. Jean Rule Flipper, Nashville; two nephews, 
Robert Rule and Richard Rule, both of Texas.
FAIRCLOTH, Lorene Locker OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jul 1986
Funeral services for Lorene Faircloth were held July 21 in Jacksonville, 
Florida.
Survivors include a son, Ronnie Faircloth of Columbia, S.C.; daughter, Angela 
Roberts of Gainsville, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Ross of Nashville, Laura 
Shields of Huntsville, Ala., and Mrs. Ruth Orr of Lewisburg; two brothers, John 
Lee Locker of Fayetteville, J. W. Locker of Frankewing; several nieces and 
nephews, including Mrs. Donna Horn and Jimmy Locker, both of Giles County.
FARRAR, J. C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
Mr. J. C. Farrar, 75, of Brick Church community, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1985, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard and Howard Farrar, both of Brick Church; 
nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
FARRINGTON, Odis H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. Odis H. Farrington, 67, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, April 6, 1988, at 
Crockett Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, April 8, at North Funeral 
Home Chapel with Bob Pope and Bill Brown officiating. Burial was in Lawrence 
County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Howell, Texas, Mr. Farrington was the son of the late Addie and 
Rhoda King Farrington. He was a member of First Baptist Church, a veteran of 
World War II, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, served as district 
commander of D. A. V.; was a Mason of the Ethridge Masonic Lodge 666 and a 
lifetime member of D. A. V. He was a retired Baptist minister.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vernie M. Farrington of Lawrenceburg; three 
sisters, Mrs. Allie Legg and Mrs. Jewell Peppers, both of Lawrenceburg; Mrs. 
Edna Bradley of Macon, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
FARRIS, Gladys Gooch OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jan 1980
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gladys Gooch Farris, 58, of Nashville, a retired 
employee of Sealtest Foods, Inc., died Thursday January 3 in Donelson Hospital, 
Donelson. Funeral rites were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by the Rev. Clarence Stewart. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Farris was the daughter of the late Zena and Jessie Dunnavant Gooch.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Farris, six brothers, William D. Gooch, 
Clinton, Leon Gooch, Norris, Everette Gooch, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Charles Gooch, 
Ashland City, Douglas Gooch and Ava Willard Gooch, Knoxville; 28 nieces and 
nephews.
FARRIS, Kenneth Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1982
Kenneth Edward Farris, 65, of 3109 Lakeland Drive in Nashville, died on 
Saturday, May 23, 1982, at Donelson Hospital in Donelson, TN.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart at 2:00 p. m. on 
Monday, May 31 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County and a retired U. S. Postal Service employee, Mr. Farris 
was a veteran of WWII. He was also a member of the Minor Hill Baptist Church. He 
was married to the late Gladys Gooch Farris.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Jerri Farris Hall and Mrs. Betty Jo Farris 
Thompson, both of Nashville; one brother, James L. Farris of Nashville and 
several nieces and nephews.
FARRIS, Pearl M. Harwell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1989
Mrs. Pearl M. Farris, 98, of Pulaski, died Monday, Sept. 25, 1989, at Oakwood 
Health Care Center in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 27, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Paul Sain and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Farris was the daughter of the late Stephen and 
Mattie Harwell.
Survivors include one son, Ray C. Walls of Lewisburg; 17 grandchildren; 20 
great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
FAUGHT, Corina Price OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jun 1984
Mrs. Corina Price Faught, 48, Lawrenceburg, died on Monday, June 11, 1984, at 
Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. A native of Lawrence County, she was 
the daughter of the late Samuel Jackson Price. She was a member of the nursing 
profession.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kenneth McCafferty officiating.
Survivors include her husband, James Faught, Lawrenceburg; her mother, Mrs. Reba 
Randolph Price, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Vicky Gabel, Lawrenceburg; two sons, 
Michael Landis and Rodger Landis, Hixson, Tennessee; five sisters, Evelina 
Price, Esther Gulley, Jewell Johnson, Ruth Smith, Lawrenceburg, and Bessie Box, 
Loretto; one brother, Venton Price, Leoma; two half-brothers, Donald Price, 
Virginia, and Charlie Price, Lawrenceburg; one half-sister, Edna Pratt, Pulaski; 
and two grandchildren.
FAULKENBERRY, Ella Melissa Whitt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Nov 1984
Mrs. Ella Melissa Faulkenberry,92, Route 2, Ardmore, Tennessee, died on 
Thursday, November 22, 1984, at Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Bob and Mary Jane 
Hopwood Whitt and was married to the late R. Faulkenberry. She was a member of 
First Baptist Church, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 24, at Rainey Funeral Home 
Chapel in Ardmore, Bill Moss officiating, with burial in Gatlin Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, William Faulkenberry of Chapel Hill, Tennessee; four 
daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Mae Lewter, Birmingham, Alabama, Mrs. Hilda Sisk, 
Chipley, Florida, Mrs. Mary Frances Birdsong, Prospect, and Mrs. Paul Watson, 
Nashville; 17 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
FAVORS, Jinnie Lou Chambers OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Nov 1982
Mrs. Jinnie Lou Favors, 41, Rt. 1, Goodsprings, died Wednesday, November 10, 
1982 at her home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 12 at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Hester's Chapel Cemetery, at Lester, Ala.
A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of Mrs. Retha Chambers of Athens, 
Ala., and the late Linus Chambers.
She is survived by her mother; her husband, Delmer Favors; a daughter, Mrs. 
Mauveline Hicks, Minor Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Will Haggermaker, Birmingham, 
and Mrs. Faye Sanderson, Harvest, Ala.; five brothers, Pete Chambers, Athens, 
Buddy, Billy, Johnny and Dean Chambers, Decatur, Ala.; and four 
step-grandchildren.
FELKER, Glen H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jul 1980
Glen H. Felker, 59 of Route 7, Lawrenceburg died in Giles County Hospital July 
1, 1980.
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3 at 4:00 p. m. at Freemon-Pettus 
Funeral Chapel. Burial in Lawrence County Memorial Garden. Rev. Mack Pinkelton, 
J. Bill Millican and Rufus Meriweather officiated.
A WWII Veteran, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ozro Felker and a native Giles Countian, 
Mr. Felker was a mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadine Felker; son, Gary Felker of Alta Monte 
Springs, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Gail Clanton, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Glenda 
Wells, Sanford, Fla.; mother, Mrs. Lela Felker, Lawrenceburg; four sisters, Miss 
Mary Felker, Mrs. Barbara Norwood, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Nell Burks, Pulaski and 
Mrs. Kathleen Runyan of Peoria, Ill.; fifteen grandchildren.
FELKER, Lela Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mrs. Lela Johnson Felker, 89, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1987, at Crockett General 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 
North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Burial will be in Lawrence County Memorial 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Felker was the daughter of the late William N. 
and Martha F. Boatright Johnson and was married to the late Ozro Felker. She was 
preceded in death by one son, Glen Felker.
Survivors include four daughters, Kathleen Runyon of Florida, Mary Felker and 
Barbara Norwood, both of Lawrenceburg, Nell Burks of Pulaski; two brothers, 
Willie and Flenoy Johnson, both of Bodenham; three sisters, Maudie Rosenquist of 
Dexter, Mo., Effie Smith of Cornersville, Alene Clifton of Pulaski; 11 
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
FELKER, Mary Ann OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1988
Miss Mary Ann Felker, 80, of Minor Hill, died Friday, May 20, 1988, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 22, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Felker was the daughter of the late Duggie and 
Ella Wray Felker. Survivors include one brother, George Felker of Athens, Ala.; 
one sister, Mrs. Aubrey Norwood of Columbia; several nieces and nephews.
FELKER, Rosco OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mr. Rosco Felker, 83, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1987, at his home in Columbia. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in 
Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Lola Foster Felker of Columbia; two daughters, Fay 
Shepherd of Atlanta, Ga., Dorris Cole of Columbia; one son, Billy Felker of 
Columbia; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. 
Melvin Hickman and Mrs. Vaden Brown, both of Lynnville; two brothers, Willie and 
Garland Felker, both of Pulaski.
FELKER, Sollie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Sollie Felker, 79, Route 1, Minor Hill, died Sunday, March 26, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held March 28, at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with 
Richard Durham and Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Booth Chapel 
Cemetery.
Mr. Felker was a Giles County native and the son of the late John S. and Ada 
Wray Felker. He was retired from the Maremont Gabriel Corporation.
Survivors include his wife Jewel Felker, Minor Hill; one son, Jerry Felker, 
Pulaski; two daughters, Elaine Kirk and Brenda Stafford, both of Minor Hill; one 
brother, Ruel Felker, Atlanta, GA; one sister, Mrs. Ella Bell Noles, Atlanta; 13 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
FELKER, Vera Mankins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Vera Mankins Felker, 90, of Minor Hill, died Friday, April 12, 1985, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey 
and Jennie Williams Mankins and was married to the late James H. Felker.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Danny Pettus and J. T. Word officiating.
Survivors include one son, John Lindsey Felker of Rogersville, Alabama; two 
daughters, Mrs. Jennie Green of Minor Hill, Mrs. Maggie Davis of Athens, 
Alabama; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and 
nephews.
FELKER, Viva Lou Tittsworth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
Mrs. Viva Lou Tittsworth Felker, 80, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Saturday, 
June 9, 1984, at Shelby County Health Care Center in Memphis. A native of Giles 
County, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Armintie Shook Tittsworth 
and was married to the late Virgil P. Felker. She was a member of Choates Creek 
Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 11, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Marcus Nickell and Paul McKinney officiating, with burial in Choates Creek 
Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Clausel, Memphis; one son, Carl 
Felker, Pulaski; one brother, Clyde Tittsworth, Chattanooga; two sisters, Mrs. 
Mae Neal and Mrs. Alma Johnson, Pulaski; six grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
FITZPATRICK, Clearchus W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Jun 1988
Mr. Clearchus Fitzpatrick, 74, died Wednesday, June 8, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 12, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Winford Smith officiating. Burial was in Maxwell 
Family Cemetery in Pulaski. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Fitzpatrick was the son of the late William and 
Martha Maxwell Fitzpatrick and was married to the late Pauline Peppers 
Fitzpatrick. He was retired from Bell Construction Company in Brentwood.
Survivors include one sister, Ms. Betty A. Fitzpatrick of Pittsburgh, Penn.; 
four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Wright-Benton of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Peggy 
Fitzpatrick-Blakely of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Brenda G. Ordway of Nashville, Mrs. 
Valarie K. Shyne of Shreveport, La.; one son, SFC Clearchus W. Fitzpatrick, Jr. 
of El Paso, Texas; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews.
FLANAGAN, Floyd Ernest OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Floyd Ernest Flanagan, age 90, who died Monday, April 20, 
1981, in Giles County Hospital were held at Bennett-May Chapel at 2:00 p. m. 
Wednesday April 22. Burial in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiated.
A native of Jackson County, Alabama, Mr. Flanagan was born June 1890, the son of 
the late William Flanagan and the late Elsie Archey Flanagan.
Mr. Flanagan, a retired Dry Cleaner of Sheffield, Ala., was a member of First 
Baptist Church, a life member of Blue Lodge of Masonic Order, member of Shriners 
and a member of American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena Harris Flanagan, Pulaski; one son, Floyd 
Ernest Flanagan, Jr., Russellville, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Jones, 
Woodville, Ala., and Mrs. Elsie Barkley, Scottsboro, Ala., several nieces and 
nephews.
FAULKNER, Hazel Rogers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Feb 1983
Hazel Mae Faulkner, 85, of Route 6, Pulaski died on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1983 at 
Lincoln County Hospital in Fayetteville.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart at 2:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, Feb. 3 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Faulkner was the daughter of the late John and 
Mary Ailer Rogers. She was married to the late Thomas W. Faulkner.
She is survived by one son, John M. Faulkner of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Margaret Miller of Pulaski and Mrs. Hazel Prosser of Fayetteville; one brother, 
Earl Cecil Rogers of Columbus, Ga.; six grandchildren and 13 
great-grandchildren.
FIELDING, Minnie Geneva Williams OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jul 1987
Mrs. Minnie Geneva Fielding, 56, of Lavergne, died Sunday, July 19, 1987, at 
Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 21, at North Funeral Home with Bobby 
Gobble officiating. Burial was in Old Ethridge Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Fielding was the daughter of the late Bert and 
Eva Jean Mote Williams.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Fielding of Lavergne; two daughters, Wanda 
Kay Northcutt of Alabaster, Ga., Gurtha Fay Enloe of Birmingham, Ala.; five 
sons, Henry Dean and Billy Ray Fielding, both of Smyrna, Wiley Wallace Wilkerson 
of Nashville, Roger Dale Wilkerson of Paducah, Ky., Timothy Wayne Fielding of 
Athens, Ala.; one sister, Canzader P. Birdsong of Pulaski; three brothers, 
Herbert D. Williams of Pulaski, Wayne and Clarence Williams, both of Nashville; 
26 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
FIELDS, Ruby White OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Jun 1989
Mrs. Ruby W. Fields, 74, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, June 12, 1989, at 
Crockett General Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will 
be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, at St. John United Methodist Church with the 
Rev. Farai D. Muzorewa officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial 
Gardens. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Fields was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Thomas and 
Mary Lou Cotham White. She was a retired employee of Salant, Inc. and a member 
of St. John United Methodist Church. Other organizations of which she was a 
member include Commission on Religion and Race, Council on Ministries, Church 
and Societies Boards of the Tennessee Annual Conference of the United Methodist 
Church, Lawrence County Business and Professional Women, Lawrence County Mental 
Health Board, Lawrence County Democratic Women, White Dove Assembly 185 Order of 
Golden Circle of Tullahoma, the Tennessee Voters Council, Past Worthy Matron of 
Chosen Friends Chapter, #87, Order of Eastern Star of Pulaski and past president 
of Lawrence County Chapter NAACP. This year, she was a recipient of a 
Distinguished Leadership Award from the United Negro College Fund, Inc.
Survivors include her husband, Lewis P. Fields of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, 
Mrs. Bernice Wallace of Memphis; one grandson, Dion Wallace of Memphis; two 
granddaughters, Bridgett D. Wallace of Lawrenceburg, Cozette R. Wallace of St. 
Louis, Mo.; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minnie W. Reynolds of 
Louisville, Ky.; three brothers, Robert White of Columbia, Gardner White of 
Altadena, Calif., James M. White of Nashville, several nieces and nephews.
FISHBURN, Viola Marshall OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mrs. Viola Marshall Fishburn, 81, of Cornersville, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1987, at 
Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel. 
Burial was in Beech Wood Cemetery in Cornersville.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Juanita Price and Mrs. Elizabeth Chapman, 
both of Lewisburg, Mrs. Gaye Cleveland of Pulaski, Mrs. Marjorie Hammock of 
Westmoreland, Tenn.; two sons, J. W. Fishburn, Jr., of Winlock, Wash., Fred 
Fishburn of Cornersville; 25 grandchildren and several great- and 
great-great-grandchildren.
FITZGERALD, James Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jun 1981
James Thomas Fitzgerald, age 83, a retired Giles County dairy man died May 29 in 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31 at 
3:00 p.m. in the Bennett May Chapel with Reverend Paul Allen, Reverend Clarence 
K. Stewart and Bro. Thomas Orr officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A Giles County native, Fitzgerald, son of the late John Thomas and Ida Elizabeth 
Fitzgerald, was born December 14, 1897.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Muse Fitzgerald, three daughters, Mrs. Joyce 
Chaffin of Pulaski, Mrs. Barbara Cole of Athens, Alabama, Mrs. Mary Louise Lane 
of Frankfort, Germany; two sons survive: Thomas Calvin Fitzgerald of Pulaski and 
U. T. Fitzgerald of Louisville, Ky; eight grandchildren; two great 
grandchildren; and two brothers, John D. Fitzgerald and Elmo Fitzgerald, both of 
Lewisburg, also survives.
FLEISCHER, Helen Rose OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Dec 1986
Mrs. Helen Rose Fleischer died Sept. 15, 1986, in Torrance, Calif., at Little 
Company of Mary Hospital. Graveside services were held Friday, Sept. 23, at 
Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, Calif.
Mrs. Fleischer, daughter of the late Annie Potts and Benjamin Franklin Rose, a 
Civil War veteran, was a native of Pulaski, as were her parents. She was 86 
years old.
Survivors include her son, William Thomas Fleischer; her grandchildren, Tom, 
Deirdre, and Cilleen Fleischer; one great-grandson, Ryan Fleischer.
FLETCHER, Hattie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
Mrs. Hattie Fletcher died Friday at Vanderbilt Hospital from injuries received 
in a Nov. 29 accident that claimed the life of her husband, Steve, and her 
sister, Helen Curtis, both of Elkton.
Authorities said Fletcher, the driver , may have suffered a siezure, causing the 
vehicle to travel down an embankment on Highway 31 South before running into a 
concrete culvert.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Fletcher was employed at Riverside Restaurant 
in Elkton.
Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. at Queen Ann Funeral Home.
Survivors include three sons, Mark Curtis, Cedric Fletcher and Patrick Fletcher, 
all of Elkton; one step-son, Neman Holmes; one step-daughter, Gwen Holmes, 
Huntsville; four grandchildren.
FLETCHER, Steve and Helen Curtis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Nov 1989
A one-car accident south of Pulaski Wednesday took the lives of an Elkton man 
and his sister-in-law and seriously injured his wife.
Steve Fletcher, 52, was pronounced dead at the scene and Helen Curtis, 47, died 
a short time later at Hillside Hospital. The man and woman died of massive head 
injuries in the 5 p.m. crash. Injured in the accident were Fletcher's wife, 
Hattie, and their 14-year-old son, Patrick.
Fletcher and Curtis were employees of Amana in Fayetteville. Funeral services 
for both victims will be held Sunday at the Queen Ann Funeral Home.
Fletcher was the son of Steve Fletcher of Huntsville, Ala. Other survivors 
include three sons, Patrick, Cederick and Mark, all of Elkton; one brother, 
Frank Fletcher, Indiana; three sisters, Loretta Miller, Indiana, Dorothy 
Proctor, Miami, Fla., and Beulah Johnson, Huntsville.
Mrs. Curtis is survived by one daughter, Angela Curtis of Elkton; one son, Mark 
Curtis, Pulaski; and one sister, Hattie Fletcher of Elkton.
FLIPPO, Euna Roberts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Oct 1982
Euna Roberts Flippo, age 87, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died on October 7, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Reverends Dell Sewell and James D. Nave officiating. Burial was 
in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Flippo was a housewife and a member of the 
Baptist Church. Mrs. Flippo was married to the late John A. Flippo. She was the 
daughter of the late Joe C. and Maggie Belle Roberts.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Warren Norwood of Minor Hill; one 
grandson, Ted F. Norwood of Lynchburg, Va.; and two great grandchildren.
FLOWERS, Charlie Wesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1988
Mr. Charlie Wesley Flowers, 87, of Columbia, died Sunday, January 24, 1988, at 
Columbia Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at First Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church in Columbia. Burial was in Polk Memorial Garden. Oaks and Nichols Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
FLOWERS, Jimmy Ray Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Graveside services for Jimmy Ray Flowers, Jr., infant son of Jimmy Ray, Sr. and 
Adair Hamlett Flowers of Pulaski, who died Tuesday, September 9 at Vanderbilt 
Hospital, Nashville, were conducted Wednesday at 4:00 p. m. at Giles Memory 
Gardens. The Rev. Marcus Nickell was the officiant.
In addition to the parents survivors include a sister, Lacy Flowers, of Pulaski; 
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamlett of Pulaski and paternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Flowers of Columbia. Carr and Erwin Chapel was in 
charge of arrangements.
FLYE, Hershel Braxton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Mar 1983
Mr. Hershel Braxton Flye, 65, died Thursday, March 24, 1983, at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Fri., March 25 at 
Cornersville Funeral Home with burial in Short Cemetery in the Spring Place 
Community.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carol Harmond and Mrs. Alice Hasting, both 
of Lewisburg; one son, Donald W. Flye, Lewisburg; one brother, J. Tom Flye, 
Pulaski; and eight grandchildren.
FOGG, Audrey Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1980
Funeral services for Audrey Lee Fogg, 68, who died Sunday, August 17 at his home 
on Route 6, Pulaski, were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with interment in Anthony Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Langford and the 
Rev. James Nave were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Fogg was the son of the late George Horace and 
Evalene Goats Fogg. He was an employee of Maremont Corporation Gabriel Division.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Brown Fogg; a son, Horace Fogg, Pulaski; 
three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Pardue, Charlotte; Mrs. Carol Cannon, Ashland City 
and Mrs. Cheryl Murphy, Prospect; a brother, Solon Fogg, Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Lucille Brown and Miss Maggie Fogg, Pulaski, and seven grandchildren.
FOGG, Claire Trowbridge OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Dec 1982
Mrs. Claire Trowbridge Fogg, Gallatin, died Tuesday, November 23, 1982 at 
Brandywood Nursing Home in that city. Graveside services were conducted by the 
Rev. Stuart Connelly on Fri., Nov. 26 with burial in Springhill Cemetery on 
Gallatin Road.
She was a native of Chicago and had moved to Nashville several years ago where 
her husband, Mr. Stewart Fogg, was employed. Mr. Fogg was a native of Giles 
County.
Besides her husband, she is survived by three sisters-in-law, Lurene Hobby and 
Hallie Barlar of Pulaski, and Virginia Golden, Columbia.
FOGG, Lee Stewart OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Sep 1987
Mr. Lee Stewart Fogg, 89, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 1987, at Sumner County Hospital 
in Gallatin. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Sept. 14, at Springhill 
Cemetery in Nashville with the Rev. Stuart Nunnelly officiating. Alexander 
Funeral Home of Gallatin was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Fogg was the son of the late Lee and Georgia Fogg of Cedar Grove.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Lurene Hobby and Mrs. Hallie Barlar, both 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia Golden of Columbia; two nieces, Mrs. Joan Cupit of 
Washington, D.C., Emily Tribino of Alexandria, Va.; two nephews, William Lee 
Golden of Nashville, Gene Barlar of Annapolis, Md.
FOGG, Mary Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Aug 1982
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fogg, 82, Route 6, Pulaski, died on Saturday, August 21, 
1982, at Pulaski Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the 
daughter of the late H. W. and Hassie Blankenship and the wife of the late 
Spencer Fogg.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p. m. Monday, August 23, at Bennett-May 
Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bill Moss officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Agnes Marie Kerr, Pulaski, and Mrs. Betty 
Sue Collier, Roswell, Georgia; one sister, Mrs. Matthew Harwell, College Grove; 
three brothers, John W. Blankenship, Elkton, Alabama, Thurman Blankenship, 
Athens, Alabama, and R. H. Thurman, Toledo, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
FOGG, Solon Horace OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Solon Horace Fogg, 85, died at his residence on Wednesday, March 10, 1982. He 
lived at Route 6, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Friday, March 12, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Brother James D. Nave officiated with burial in Fogg Cemetery.
A native Tennessean and a World War I veteran, he was a retired farmer.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Brown and Miss Maggie Fogg, both of 
Pulaski. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
FOGG, Sue Hyatt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Sue Fogg, 87, 218 South Third Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, April 1, 1989, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Clarence K. Stewart and Rev. Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Fogg was the daughter of the late John and Mary Elizabeth Pate Hyatt and 
the wife of the late Porter Fogg. She was a Giles County native, a member of the 
First Baptist Church in Pulaski and a housewife.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Vandiver and Mrs. Louise 
Derryberry, both of Pulaski and several nieces and nephews.
FOGG, Thomas Spencer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1980
Thomas Spencer Fogg, 82 of Route 6, Pulaski died Tuesday, December 2, 1980. 
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel Wednesday, 1:00 p. m. on 
December 3. The Rev. William H. Moss officiated. Burial took place in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and member of Aspen Hill Methodist Church, Mr. Fogg was 
the son of the late Harry Percy Fogg and the late Mary Elizabeth Shores Fogg. 
His wife, Mrs. Mary Blankenship Fogg survives. He was a retired farmer.
Other survivors besides his wife include two daughters, Mrs. Johnny Collier, 
Roswell, Ga., and Mrs. John Kerr of Pulaski, and two grandsons.
FORBES, Cowan Pitt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Mar 1984
Mr. Cowan Pitt Forbes, age 80, a long time resident and businessman of Ardmore, 
Tennessee, died March 21st at Ardmore Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Forbes served as Mayor of Ardmore for twenty years and as a City Councilman 
for nine years. He was associated with the Bank of Ardmore as Director and 
Vice-President for 43 years. He was a charter member of the Rotary Club, a 
former member of the Elk River Development Association, a former District 
Manager of Woodmen of the World, and a member of the Ardmore United Methodist 
Church.
Mr. Forbes is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernice Storey Forbes; one daughter, 
Mrs. Kenneth (Nancy) Mitchell of Ardmore; two sisters, Mrs. Janie Brown, Toledo, 
Ohio, and Mrs. Frances Walker, Paducah, Kentucky; two brothers, Maddin Forbes, 
Town Creek, Alabama and Bill Forbes of Memphis, and two grandsons.
Funeral services were Friday, March 23rd at 2 p.m. at Rainey Funeral Home Chapel 
in Ardmore, with burial in Blanche Cemetery.
FORRESTER, Christine Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Mrs. Christine Phillips Forrester, 89, the 1962 Tennessee Mother of the Year, 
died Friday, August 8 in University Medical Care Center, Nashville. Services 
were held Sunday at 3:00 p. m. at First Baptist Church in Watertown with burial 
following in Hearn Hill Cemetery near Watertown.
Mrs. Forrester was a native of Wilson County and a daughter of the late L. A. 
and Laura Waters Phillips. She was a granddaughter of the late Wilson L. Waters, 
the founder of Watertown and was married to the late Robert L. Forrester of 
Watertown. She lived at Park Manor Presbyterian Apartments in Nashville.
She attended the former Boscobel College and the former Ward Seminary. She was a 
member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church, the Nashville Woman's Club, the 
Tennessee Botanical Gardens and Fine Arts Center at Cheekwood and the Daughters 
of the American Revolution.
When Mrs. Forrester lived in Watertown, she was active in the American Legion 
Auxiliary, serving as state president, on the national board of directors and as 
president of the Watertown chapter.
While in Watertown, she was active in the National Federation of Music, of which 
she was a life member.
Survivors include three sons, W. Howell Forrester, Pulaski, Lt. Gen. Eugene P. 
Forrester, commanding general of U. S. Armed Forces in Korea, and G. Nelson 
Forrester, Tullahoma; three daughters, Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Hawkins, Clarksville, 
Mrs. Laurine Sargent, Nasvhille, and Mrs. Frances Hawkins, Huntsville, Ala.; a 
brother, Wilson Phillips, Nashville; 20 grandchildren and 10 great 
grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christine and Robert L. Forrester 
Scholarship Fund at Cumberland College in Lebanon.
FORSHEY, Marvin Edward Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1988
Mr. Marvin Edward Forshey, Sr., 48, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1988, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Memorial services were held Sunday, Jan. 24, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Willa Forshey of Pulaski; three sons, Marvin Jr., 
Michael and Matthew Forshey, all of Pulaski; one daughter, Marlo Forshey.
FORSYTHE, J. C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Nov 1983
J. C. Forsythe, 56, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg died Monday, October 31, 1983 
following a short illness at the Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Mr. Forsythe was a member of the New Prospect Church of Christ and worked with 
the Miller Drilling Company. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, 
Nov. 2 at New Prospect Church of Christ with Jerry Dryden conducting services 
and burial in Shaw Cemetery.
Mr. Forsythe is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Adams Forsythe of 
Lawrenceburg; four daughters, Mrs. Jody Kenner and Mrs. Linda Prince, both of 
Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Peggy Garner of Pulaski and Mrs. Carolyn Adams of Columbia; a 
sister, Catherine Ross of Hoxie, Arkansas; three brothers, William Forsythe of 
Angolia, Louisiana, Grady Paul Forsythe of Nashville, and Aubrey Lee Forsythe, 
Sr. of Mulberry, Florida; and five grandchildren.
Freeman-Pettus Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements in Lawrenceburg.
FORSYTHE, Viola Felker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Mar 1984
Mrs. Viola Felker Forsythe, age 83, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Friday, March 
9, 1984, at the Lions Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held 
Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. in the Bennett May Chapel with the Reverend Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in the Booth Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Forsythe was a member of the Minor Hill Baptist 
Church. She was the daughter of the late John and Ada Wray Felker. Mrs. Forsythe 
was married to Mr. Frank Forsythe.
Survivors include two sons, Grady Paul Forsythe of Nashville, Aubrey Lee 
Forsythe of Mulberry, Florida; one daughter, Katherine Ross of Hoxie, Arkansas; 
21 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one sister Ella Bell Noles of 
Alpharetta, Georgia; two brothers, S. H. Felker of Minor Hill, D. R. Felker of 
Mableton, Georgia; and several nieces and nephews.
FORTNER, Bobby Ray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Dec 1980
Bobby Ray Fortner, 48, of Frankewing, died Saturday, December 20 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by the Rev. Bill Strong. Interment was in Frankewing Cemetery.
Mr. Fortner, a self-employed steeplejack, was born in Louisiana, the son of the 
late Norbert and Eva Gonsulin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Patti Thrasher Fortner; four daughters, Patti 
Angel Fortner, Bobbie Jane Fortner, Laona Fortner and Earline Anne Fortner, 
Frankewing; two sons, Paul Jerry Fortner and Clet Antoine Fortner, Frankewing; 
two sisters, Mrs. Lona Theriot, New Iberia, La., and Mrs. Rita Allamon, 
Brouissard, La. and one brother, Clet Gonsulin, St. Martinsville, La.
FOSNIGHT, Lucy M. Steele OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Mrs. Lucy M. Fosnight died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1987, after a short illness. A 
native of Burlington, Kan., Mrs. Fosnight was married to the late Bert C. 
Fosnight.
Survivors include one daughter, Maxine Friedman of Panama, Okla.; two sons, 
George Fosnight of Wichita, Kan., Roy Fosnight, Sr. of Pulaski; 25 
grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; one brother, Orville Steele of 
Burlington, Kan.
FOSTER, Albert Porter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Feb 1984
Mr. Albert Porter Foster, 78, of the Yokley community, died Tuesday, February 7, 
1984 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at 
the Taylor's Chapel United Methodist Church, Lynnville, with burial in the 
Gibsonville Cemetery at Yokley, with the Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Mr. 
Foster was a retired school bus driver.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Zebudee and Margaret 
Thompson Foster.
Mr. Foster is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nora Lovell Foster of Yokley community; 
two sons, James D. and Marvin Porter Foster, both of Birmingham, Ala.; five 
sisters, Mrs. Rosa Gibson, Mrs. Annie Mae Thurman, Mrs. Lola Pearl Felker, and 
Mrs. Mary Gilliam, all of Columbia, and Mrs. Cordelia Johnson of Birmingham; a 
brother, Mack Foster, Lynnville; four grandchildren; and two 
great-grandchildren.
FOSTER, Andrew Dan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1985
Andrew Dan Foster, 57, died Saturday, May 11, 1985, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was 
a native of Giles County. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 14, at 
Anderson and Garrett Chapel with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Tallen Foster; two daughters, Betty G. 
Jackson and Marilyn M. Bond, both of Nashville; two sons, Steven N. and Harold 
D. Foster, both of Nashville; five grandchildren; one sister, Mary Cullie 
Bergins; and one brother, Thomas Foster.
FOSTER, Atha (Jack) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Mar 1983
Mr. Atha (Jack) Foster, 86, Pulaski, died Sunday, March 20, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wed., March 23, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Clarence K. Stewart 
officiating.
A Giles County native, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eunice Hyatt Foster, 
Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Beets, Tampa, Fla.; one son, Billy Foster, 
San Antonio, TX; one step-son, Herbert Hyatt, Pulaski; seven grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren.
FOSTER, Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Brown Foster, 71, who died Sunday, March 30 at his 
residence on Route 2, Haywood Lane, Pulaski were held Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel. Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. The Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton and the Rev. Marcus Nickell were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Foster was the son of the late Bedford Forrest and 
May Moore Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Brown McCaskill Foster; four daughters, 
Mrs. Martha Ann Derryberry, Mrs.Gertrude Dickey, Mrs. Linda Pierce and Mrs. 
Nancy Birdsong, Pulaski; three sons, Robert Allen Foster, La., Don Foster and 
John Foster, Pulaski; five sisters, Miss Louise Foster, Mrs. Kathleen Yowell, 
Mrs. Gladys Cardin and Mrs. Mary Garrett, Pulaski and Mrs. Ella Thornton, 
Nashville; one brother, Bob Foster, Clarksdale, Miss.; fifteen grandchildren and 
one great grandchild.
FOSTER, Charles McKinley Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jul 1985
Charles McKinley Foster, Sr., 88, of Lynnville, died Monday, July 1, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Z. D. 
and Margaret Jane Thomason Foster. He was a retired mail carrier and farmer and 
was a member of the Lynnville Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Bro. Charles Williamson and Bro. Al May 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorene Hickman Foster of Lynnville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Margaret Brown of Hendersonville; one son, Charles McKinley 
Foster, Jr. of Lewisburg; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Boatright of Lynnville; 
seven grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Rosie Gibson, Mrs. Annie Mae Thurman, 
Mrs. Roscoe Felker, Mrs. Mary Gilliam, all of Columbia, Mrs. Cornelia Johnson of 
Birmingham, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
FOSTER, Clyde A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Clyde A. Foster, 94, Culleoka, died Friday, Jan. 6, 1989, at Maury Regional 
Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Sunday at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia.
Mr. Foster was the son of the late George M. and Dora Foster. He was formerly of 
Lynnville and a farmer and mule trader.
Survivors include two sisters, Sally Foster Sands of St. Petersburg, Fla., and 
Jo Foster Vickers of Smithville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
FOSTER, Forrest Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Forrest Brown Foster, 71, who died Sunday, March 30 at his 
residence on Route 2, Haywood Lane, Pulaski were held Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel. Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. The Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton and the Rev. Marcus Nickell were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Foster was the son of the late Bedford Forrest and 
May Moore Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Brown McCaskill Foster; four daughters, 
Mrs. Martha Ann Derryberry, Mrs.Gertrude Dickey, Mrs. Linda Pierce and Mrs. 
Nancy Birdsong, Pulaski; three sons, Robert Allen Foster, La., Don Foster and 
John Foster, Pulaski; five sisters, Miss Louise Foster, Mrs. Kathleen Yowell, 
Mrs. Gladys Cardin and Mrs. Mary Garrett, Pulaski and Mrs. Ella Thornton, 
Nashville; one brother, Bob Foster, Clarksdale, Miss.; fifteen grandchildren and 
one great grandchild.
FOSTER, Forrest Don OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Sep 1981
Forrest Don Foster, 42, of Route 2, Pulaski was killed Thursday, August 27, 
while working in Murfreesboro. A self-employed sign erector, Foster was 
electrocuted while putting up a sign.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29 at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton and Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial took place in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Foster is survived by his wife, Rheba Perry 
Foster; one daughter, Tammy Jeneen Foster and two sons Forrest Darrell Foster 
and William Tracey Foster all of Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. Brown Foster of 
Pulaski; four sisters, Martha Ann Derryberry, Gertrude Dickey, Linda Pierce and 
Nancy Birdsong, all of Pulaski and two brothers, John Foster of Pulaski and 
Robert Allen Foster of Boothville, Louisiana.
FOSTER, Irene Moore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1988
Mrs. Irene Moore Foster, 88, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 6, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Billy Craighead officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Foster was the daugther of the late William B. 
and Delia Ingram Moore and was married to the late Walter Foster.
Survivors include two grandsons, Foster Harlow of Pulaski, Jack Harlow of 
Winchester; several nieces and nephews.
FOSTER, Jean Parr OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mrs. Jean Parr Foster, 43, of Athens, Ala., died Monday, Sept. 19, 1988, at 
Humana Hospital in Huntsville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mike Williams and Faye Harwell officiating. Burial 
was in Wright Cemetery.
Mrs. Foster was a native of Lincoln County. Survivors include her husband, David 
Foster of Athens; her parents, Will and Arnita Parr of Pulaski; two sons, Todd 
Burchell of Florence, Ala., Wade Burchell of Huntsville; one step-son, Bill 
Foster of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Don Parr of Elkton.
FOSTER, Sam A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jan 1989
Sam A. Foster, 81, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Jan. 20 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Randell Reed and Thomas 
Van officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Foster was the son of the late Clarence and Maude 
Bevels Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Beddingfield Foster; three sons, Dallas, 
Everett, and Owen Foster, all of Pulaski; two daughters, Geneva Edgen, Madison, 
Janet Black, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Katie Warren of Pulaski; seven 
grandchildren.
FOSTER, Willie D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Feb 1980
Funeral services for Willie D. Foster, 64, a Giles County native, who died 
Monday, February 11 at his home in Lincoln Park, Mich., will be held Thursday 
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial following in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mr. Foster, a retired employee of the Great Lake Steel Co., was the son of the 
late J. D. and Mary Holt Foster.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gracie Vick Foster; a daughter, Mrs. Larry 
Malone, Ecorse, Mich.; a son, Danny Foster, Garden City, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. 
Jessie Rose, Pulaski; two brothers, Dan Foster, Nashville and Tommy Foster, 
Columbia.
FOURAKRE, Jacquelyn Lee Chapman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
A young Pulaski woman, Jacquelyn Lee Chapman Fourakre, age 26, died Monday night 
at Huntsville General Hospital in Huntsville, Ala., as a result of severe head 
injuries received in a two-car accident Sunday morning at approximately 12:30 
o'clock on Highway 64 at the intersection of Toll Gate Road involving a State 
Trooper's car driven by James Perry and the Fourakre vehicle.
Mrs. Fourakre and her husband were traveling east on Highway 64, and in the act 
of turning into Toll Gate Road when a State Trooper's car approached them from 
the rear, also traveling east on Highway 64, responding to a call of assistance 
from the Sheriff's office on a possible burglary suspect on the Owl Hollow Road. 
As the trooper's car attempted to pass the Fourakre car, Mrs. Fourakre, who was 
driving, attempted to make a left turn when the two cars collided.
Highway Patrolman Thomas Porterfield, a passenger in the trooper's car and 
Theron Fourakre passenger in the Fourakre car also received injuries in the 
accident.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Fourakre on Wednesday, August 27 at 3:30 p. 
m. at the Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton and Rev. Glen Denton officiated at the service.
She was married to Theron Fourakre, an employee of Fafnir Bearing. She was a 
member of the New Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband and one son, Theron Neal Fourakre, 19 months old, 
both of Blooming Grove Community. Also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leola Chapman 
of Pulaski and in-laws Mr. and Mrs. James Riley Fourakre, Sr. of Hampton, Ga. 
survive.
Mr. and Mrs. Solon Daughtery, maternal grandparents, of Pulaski also survive.
FOUST, Vincent Carr OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Vincent Foust, 68, of Route 7, Pulaski, who died Monday, 
June 16 at Giles County Hospital, were held Wednesday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Mitchell Cemetery. Church of Christ minister G. C. 
Fox was the officiant.
Mr. Foust, who was a retired employee of the Auto Specialist Manufacturing 
Company of Benton Harbor, Mich., was a Giles County native, the son of the late 
James and Virginia Dobbs Foust.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Will Burgess Foust; a son, Gerald Foust, 
Benton Harbor, Mich.; a daughter, Evelyn Marbut; two brothers, Warren Foust, 
Winter Haven, Fla. and Eulie Foust, Lester, Ala.; seven sisters, Mrs. Lurlene 
Thompson and Miss Helen Foust, Winter Haven, Fla., Mrs. Irene Holder, Athens, 
Ala., Mrs. Hattie Dollar, Anderson, Ala., Mrs. Imogene Word, Minor Hill, Mrs. 
Augusta Comer, Goodspring and Miss Ruby Foust, Missouri, and two grandchildren.
FOX, George Elwin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1983
Mr. George Elwin Fox, 67, of Brick Church, died Saturday, June 11, 1983, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beechwood Cemetery, Tom Holland 
and Coleman Pyles officiating.
A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Burch and Nettie Gosnell 
Fox. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maxie Robinson Fox, Brick Church; one 
daughter, Mrs. Foster Ingram, Brick Church; three sisters, Mrs. Elise Wheeler, 
Nashville, Mrs. Barbara Taylor, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Janie Clifton, Diana; 
three brothers, Claude Fox, Huntsville, Alabama, Sam and William Fox, both of 
Brick Church; and one grandchild, Candace Ingram.
FOX, George Washington OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
George Washington Fox, 90, of Manila, Ark., died Saturday, March 29 in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Fox, a retired merchant, was a Giles County native. He was married to the 
late Jessie Brashears Fox.
Survivors include three sons, Nolus Fox and G. C. Fox, Pulaski and John Lee Fox, 
Sheffield, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Betty Durham, Manila, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; 21 
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
FOX, Ronnie Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mr. Ronnie Calvin Fox, 41, of the Diana community died Monday, Sept. 26, 1988, 
at Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 
27, at Cornersville Funeral Home with burial in the Diana Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Fox was the son of the late John Calvin Fox. He 
was a heavy equipment operator and a Vietnam veteran.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown Pinkston of Lewisburg; 
his wife, Shelia Ann Poole Fox of Diana; two daughters, Michelle Renee and 
Rhonda D'Ann Fox, both of Diana.
FOX, Willie (Fannie) Frances Fox OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mrs. Willie (Fannie) Frances Fox, age 92, of Minor Hill, died at Pulaski Health 
Care Center December 26, 1983.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel Tuesday, December 27, at 
2:00 p.m. with Herbert McNeese officiating.
Burial was in Thompson Cemetery. A native of Giles County, Mrs. Fox was a member 
of the Minor Hill Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Wes and 
Mary Crabb Thompson. Survivors include, two sons, Donald Fox of Minor Hill, 
Albert Fox of Goodsprings; one daughter, Mary Ellen Watson of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Anna Alsup of Pulaski; four grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild. Carr and Erwin was in charge of all arrangements.
FRALIX, Azaleen Viola Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1989
Azaleen Viola Fralix, 76, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Jan. 21 at Bennett May Chapel with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Hardy and Laura 
Tittsworth Green.
Survivors include her husband, Massey Fralix, Pulaski; one son, William J. 
Brymer, Pulaski; two nieces, Peggy Jean Hansen, Goodsprings, Mildred Erlene 
Fralix, Columbia; two grand-nieces, Donna Jean Clark, Pulaski, Karen A. Burrow, 
Goodspring; one great-nephew, Gordon Larry Fralix, Columbia; one great-great 
nephew, Jonathan Cary Clark, Pulaski.
FRALIX, Bobby Larry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jul 1987
Mr. Bobby Larry Fralix, 44, of Pulaski, died Thursday, July 23, 1987, at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 25, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery.
Survivors include his father, Earl Fralix of Shelbyville; his mother, Sadie 
Fralix of Pulaski; one son, Bobby Fralix, Jr. of Pulaski; five daughters, 
Elizabeth, Teresa Mae, Sheila Mae, Karon and Lisa Marie Fralix, all of Pulaski; 
one brother, David Lynn Fralix of Pulaski; two sisters, Ruby Turner of 
Lewisburg, Marjorie Ray of Florida.
FRALIX, Elizabeth Ann OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1988
Miss Elizabeth Ann Fralix, 20, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 26, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 28, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Diana Cemetery.
A native of Lakeland, Fla., Miss Fralix was the daughter of the late Bobby 
Fralix. Survivors include her mother, Linda Mae Whary of Pulaski; step-father, 
Russell Whary of Pulaski; one brother, Bobby Fralix, Jr. of Pulaski; one 
step-brother, Rusty Whary of Pulaski; four sisters, Teresa, Shelia, Caren and 
Lisa Fralix, all of Pulaski; grandparents, Hobert and Ruth Hellmonteller of 
Pulaski, Sadie Fralix of Lewisburg and Earl Fralix of Shelbyville.
FRALIX, Jimmie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Jimmie Fralix, 77, of Pulaski, died Saturday, February 2 at his home. Funeral 
rites were held Monday at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. 
Albert Pope. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Fralix, a retired farmer, was born in Grainger County, the son of the late 
Dave and Nettie Journey Fralix. His wife was the late Mrs. Irene Goats Fralix.
Survivors include two brothers, Milton keechobee, Fla., and Grover Fralix, 
Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Nannie Blade and Mrs. Darthala Estes, Pulaski, Mrs. 
Mary M. Pierce, Ardmore and Mrs. Myrtle Duncan, Lynnville.
FRALIX, Onie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1983
Mrs. Onie Fralix, 82, of 737 Childers Street in Pulaski died on Thursday, April 
21, 1983 at the Lewisburg Community Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Milton Paulk at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 
April 24 at Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Born in Tennessee, Mrs. Fralix was a member of the Pentecostal Church and a 
housewife. She was married to the late Charlie Clay Fralix. Her parents were the 
late Jim and Lillie Greene Fralix.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Loyd Harwell, Columbia, Mrs. Clint 
Wilburn, Pulaski, and Mrs. Martha Burbage, Lakewell, Fla; seven sons, Massey 
Fralix, Charlie Fralix, both of Pulaski, Jimmy Dean Fralix, David Fralix and 
Johnny Fralix, all of Columbia, Edison Fralix of Athens, Ala., and Gardner 
Fralix, Lawton, Okla.; two brothers, Arlie Fralix, Pulaski and Raymond Earl 
Fralix, Tullahoma; four sisters, Mina Parr and Pearl Madison, both of Pulaski, 
and Mrs. Preston Clark and Mrs. Avery Riggins, both of Columbia; twelve 
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
FRALIX, Reba Jewel Long OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Reba Jewel Fralix, 64, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 9, 1985, at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville. A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late 
Wesley and Mary Lou Long. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 
11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Booth Chapel Cemetery. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Wayne Fralix of Pulaski; two sons, Evans and 
David Graves, both of Pulaski; one brother, Ashford Long, of Athens, Alabama; 
two sisters, Verlie Hill and Retha Chambers, both of Athens, Alabama; six 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
FRALIX, Walter Huston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1983
Walter Huston Fralix, 65, of Lynnville, died on Friday, March 4, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Calvin Houston and Wayne Pagel officiating. Burial followed in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Fralix was a retired employee of the Giles County 
Hospital. His wife, Nancy Lee Wright Fralix of Lynnville, survives. He was the 
son of the late Howard and Martha Long Fralix.
Additional survivors include, four sons, Willard Gene, Larry Huston, and Donny 
L. Fralxi, all of Lynnville, and Kenneth D. Fralix of Columbia; three sisters, 
Roberta Woodard, Edna Smith, and Orlean Fralix, all of Pulaski; two 
half-brothers, Jerry Fralix of Lynnville and Terry Fralix of Campbellsville; and 
five grandchildren.
FRANCIS, Donald Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Sep 1982
Mr. Donald Lee Francis, 23, Washington, Illinois, died Sunday, September 12, 
1982 in that city. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Friday, September 17 at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Mr. Francis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sharon Francis; a son, Matthew D. 
Francis, Washington; his parents, Harris and Helen Francis, Washington; a 
brother, Ronald Francis, East Peoria, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Brenda 
Osborne, Spring Grove, Illinois and Mrs. Peggy Schindler, Creve Coeur, Illinois; 
and his grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Ridiner, Pulaski.
FRANCIS, Frank Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
A 60 year old Giles County farmer, Frank Butler Francis, Sr., died Sunday in 
Huntsville General Hospital after receiving serious head injuries Thursday when 
a tree which he was burning fell on him.
Francis was working on the farm of W. E. Walters on Highway 31 North when the 
incident occurred. He was transported to Giles County Hospital by Giles County 
Ambulance Service, and later transferred to Huntsville (Ala.) General Hospital 
where he died Sunday.
Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
Lloyd Hickman, presiding. Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville was the place of burial.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Daisy Lou Francis of Lawrenceburg; one son, 
Butler Francis, Jr., of Leoma, and one granddaughter. Other survivors include 
two brothers Allen Francis of Pulaski and Harris Francis of Washington, Ill.; 
five sisters, Lorene Francis, Christine Francis and Mary Morse of Pulaski, Mamie 
Pearl Scovell of Lewisburg, and Wilma Dean Poarch of Cornersville.
FRANCIS, Franklin Whitfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Mr. Franklin Whitfield Francis, 65, of Ethridge, died Sunday, Sept. 8, 1985, at 
Veterans Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, 
Sept. 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was 
in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Edd and Mary Furgeson 
Francis. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Lee Francis of Ethridge; five sons, Donald, 
Arnold and Anthony Francis, all of Columbia, Charles Francis of Mt. Pleasant, 
Parker Francis of Campbellsville; three daughters, Mary Ellen Walls of 
Campbellsville, Mrs. Teresa Colvett, Mrs. Angela Sanders, both of Mt. Pleasant; 
two brothers, Herbert Francis of Pulaski, Flournoy Francis of Culleoka; one 
sister, Roberta Owens of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
FRANCIS, George Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1989
Mr. George Allen Francis, 66, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1989, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 9, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Dale Myers officiating. Burial 
was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Francis was the son of the late Harris Cleveland 
and Claudia Bell Thomas Francis. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a 
retired farmer.
Survivors include one daughter, Miss Ruth Helen Francis of Pulaski; one son, 
George Allen Francis of Lynnville; five sisters, Mrs. Mamie Pearl Scovill and 
Mrs. Wilma Duncan, both of Lewisburg, Miss Lorene Francis, Miss Christine 
Francis, and Mrs. Mary Morse, all of Lynnville; one brother, Harris Cleveland 
Francis of Peoria, Ill.
FRANCIS, Rindy Louise OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Feb 1983
Mrs. Rindy Louise Francis, 78, Pulaski, died Tuesday, February 8, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 10, at 11 a.m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Floyd Farris 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Wilson A. and 
Catherine White Francis and was married to John A. Francis, Pulaski.
Other survivors include two sons, Charles E. Francis, Pulaski and John A. 
Francis, Jr., Franklin; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Peden, Pulaski, Mrs. Thelma 
Pierce, Nashville, and Mrs. Linda Weatherman, Goodlettsville; 10 grandchildren 
and 10 great-grandchildren.
FRANCIS, Roy Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Roy Edward Francis, 67, of Route 6, Pulaski, were conducted 
Wednesday, January 7 at 7:30 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in 
Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Michigan. Mr. Francis died Tuesday in Giles County 
Hospital.
He was a Giles County native, the son of the late Honor Edward and Mary Frances 
Ferguson Francis. He was a Mason and retired employee of Great Lake Steel Co.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Olive Leatha Porter Francis; three sons, Roy 
Edward Francis, Jr., Pulaski, David Dale Francis, Taylor, Mich., and Gary S. 
Francis, Lincoln Park, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Myre, Fort Lupton, Colo.; 
three brothers, Franklin Francis, Lynnville, Herbert J. Francis, Pulaski, and 
Florney Francis, Columbia; a sister, Mrs. Roberta Owens, Lynnville; nine 
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
FRANKLIN, Alma E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1989
Alma E. Franklin, 64, Route 6, Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Judson Hays and J. H. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs Franklin was the daughter of the late Earl Lucas. She was a native of 
Roanoke, VA and retired self-employed from A. W. Rental.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Price Franklin, Pulaski; her mother, 
Minnie F. Lucas, Roanoke, VA; one son, David Allen Franklin, Eva, Ala.; two 
daughters, Carolyn L. Rains, Pulaski, and Bonnie L. Case, Goodlettsville, TN; 
one sister, Louise McGarrell, Roanoke, VA and six grandchildren.
FRANKLIN, Everett K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Everette K. Franklin, 70, of Ardmore, died Monday, March 17 at Medical Center 
Hospital, Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18 at Raineys Funeral Home in Ardmore 
with the Rev. Wheeler Kidd officiating. Burial was in Hastings Cemetery.
Mr. Franklin was the son of the late Mattie and James Franklin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Franklin, Decatur, Ala.; a daughter, Mrs. 
June Pittman, Decatur; a son, David Franklin, Ardmore; three sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Ruth Mitchell, Athens, Ala., Mrs. Lillian Mitchell, Madison, Ala., and Mrs. Era 
King, Columbia; a brother, Hubert Franklin, Athens; four grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren.
FRANKLIN, J. Louis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1985
J. Louis Franklin, 61, of Decatur, Ala., died Tuesday, August 6, 1985, at 
Parkway Medical Center in Decatur.
A native of Pulaski, he was the son of the late Louis Franklin, Sr. He was a 
member of Shoal Street First Baptist Church and was employed by the Alabama 
State Highway Department. He was a talented pianist, playing for the Macedonia 
Presbyterian Church and Kings Memorial United Methodist Church in Decatur, and 
also for local churches and bands.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at First Baptist Church 
on Shoal Street, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. R. A. Oliver 
officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Elsie Hardison of Pulaski; and a 
foster-sister, Mrs. Dolores Stone.
FRANKLIN, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
20 year old Robert Franklin of Lynnville died in an early morning fire 
Wednesday. Robert's father, Dallas, escaped from the house located 3 miles east 
of Lynnville on Hwy. 129 when he discovered the blaze shortly before 2 a. m. 
Franklin went to the home of a neighbor, Isobel Marbury who called the Rescue 
Squad. The house, which was formerly the Stagg's Grocery Store was engulfed in 
flames when 3 units from the Rescue Squad and member of the Lynnville Fire 
Department arrived about 2 a. m. The stayed on the scene until 5 a. m.
The Giles County Ambulance Service transported Robert Franklin to Giles County 
Hospital. The house was a total loss. Speculation was that the fire started from 
a wood stove.
Funeral services will be held February 26, at the London Funeral Home in 
Cornersville with burial in Elkridge Cemetery in Lynnville. The Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton will officiate. Survivors include his father, George Dallas Franklin 
of Lynnville, his mother, Carolyn Estep, one sister, Brenda Franklin, and one 
half-brother, Harold Wayne Estep.
FRANKLIN, Stella Rich Parker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mrs. Stella Parker Franklin, 88, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 8, 1987, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 10, at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Franklin was the daughter of the late Tom and 
Mary Frances Ward Rich and was married to the late O. H. Franklin. She was a 
member of the Presbyterian Church and was a long-time nurse at Giles County 
Hospital.
Survivors include one grandson, Tommy Parker of Chattanooga; one granddaughter, 
Mrs. Susan Reed of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Renee Morris of Pulaski.
FRANKLIN, Tom Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jul 1986
Mr. Tom Howard Franklin, 63, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 24, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Jordan 
Funeral Home Chapel with Fev. John Tucker officiating. Burial will be in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Pulaski, Mr. Franklin was the son of the late Rev. Ed and Viola 
Franklin. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII from Nov., 1948 to Dec, 1954, 
when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Franklin resided with Mr. and Mrs. Sy Will 
Brown.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Odell Ezell of Joliet, Ill.; two brothers, 
Lester Franklin of Pulaski, Ernest Franklin of Indianapolis, Ind.
FRANKLIN, Virgil Sells OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 May 1984
Mrs. K. M. (Virgil Sells) Franklin, 92, died on Saturday, May 12, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin 
and Nancy South Sells and the wife of the late Keifer M. Franklin.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, at First Baptist Church, 
Pulaski, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Nashville, Clarence Stewart and 
Bill Moss officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two nieces and two nephews.
FRANKS, Eubert Walker OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1982
Mr. Eubert Walker Franks, 70, Route 6, Pulaski, died Saturday, November 20, 1982 
at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, 
November 21 at Bennett-May Chapel with Harold Smith and James D. Nave 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Hardin County, he was the son of the late John Henry and Ida Mae 
Yancey Franks.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Warren Ada Franks; a son, Bobby Franks, 
Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Willis Herndon, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Tera Robbins, 
Mississippi; a brother, J. E. Franks, Savannah; and seven grandchildren.
FRANKS, Jeffrey Michael OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1983
Jeffrey Michael Franks, age 9, of Nashville, TN, died on May 3, 1983, at Clover 
Bottom Developmental Center, Nashville, TN.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Linda Carol Bartley, Nashville; father, James 
Michael Franks, Pulaski; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Franks, 
Lawrenceburg; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Newton, Pulaski; and 
several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel, at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 
1983, burial in Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Mack Pinkelton, officiating.
FRASIER, William E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Dec 1987
A long-time Maury County General Sessions judge, William E. Fraser, died Monday, 
Dec. 28, 1987, in Maury County Hospital.
Services for Judge Fraser were held Tuesday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home 
with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens. Mr. Fraser was taken to the hospital 
Saturday night, where he was found to be suffering from internal bleeding.
Born July 23, 1927, Fraser attended Riverside School and graduated from Columbia 
High School in 1944. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he received 
a law degree from the Old Cumberland University Law School in 1950.
In the 1950s and 1960s, in addition to practicing law, he served as an associate 
judge to General Sessions Judge Thomas H. Peebles, Jr. In 1972, Gov. Winfield 
Dunn appointed him to the post of General Sessions Judge.
Mr. Fraser, the only lawyer among Maury County's three General Sessions judges, 
also served as Juvenile Court judge for the county.
He was a member of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Calvert Fraser; one daughter, Lynne Fraser 
of Nashville; one son, William Calvert Fraser; his mother, Mrs. Gladys Vestal 
Fraser; and one brother, Douglas Fraser.
FREELAND, J. P. "Jack" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Sep 1980
J. P. "Jack" Freeland, 52, advertising manager for the Daily Herald, died 
unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, August 1 at his residence near Bryant Station. 
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Williams 
Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Jacob 
Smith, minister of Summertown Methodist Church, and James Dickey, minister of 
Bena Church of Christ, were the officiants.
A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late K. P. and Ida Gupton 
Freeland. In 1962 he was married to the former Sally Wright, who survives. He 
attended Marshall County High School, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Prior 
to his association with the Herald he was a Maury County Deputy Sheriff and from 
1958 to 1965 he was Chief Criminal Investigator for the 11th Judicial District. 
He was a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Police.
Survivors in addition to his wife include two sons, Layne Freeland of Lewisburg 
and Mike Freeland of Columbia; a step-daughter, Mrs. Bobby Prentice of Columbia; 
a brother, Thomas Freeland of Cornersville; two grandsons and one granddaughter.
FREEMAN, Dorothy Pearl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Dorothy Pearl Freeman, 52, Route 1, Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 8, 1989, in 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Danny Pettus and 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
She was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Mitchell Jones. 
Survivors include, her mother, Mrs. Pansy Holt, Pulaski, three sons, Thomas 
Boshers, Pulaski, Carl Boshers, La Port, IN, and Tory L. Boshers, U.S. Air 
Force; two daughters, Debbie L. Abernathy and Barbara Russell, both of Pulaski; 
one half-brother, Tommy Holt, Detroit, Mich.; one half-sister, Opel Jean Todd, 
Alabama; and 13 grandchildren.
FREEMAN, Lucille Thompson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Sep 1984
Mrs. Lucille T. Freeman, 91, Pulaski, died on Thursday, September 6, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of the late W. A. and Anna 
Belle Page Thompson and was married to the late Roy N. Freeman. She was a member 
of the Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Kraft Foods.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 8, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Paul Allen and Clarence K. Stewart officiating, with burial in 
Petersburg, Tennessee.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Maggie F. Sims, Pulaski; one son, W. R. 
(Pete) Freeman, Franklin; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
FREEMAN, Roy Gower OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1983
Roy Gower Freeman, 82, of Shelbyville, died April 27 in Bedford County General 
Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel by 
Ray Winsette. Burial followed in New Zion Cemetery.
A former resident of Giles County, Mr. Freeman was the son of the late Robert 
and Elizabeth Luna Freeman. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Freeman of Florida, James D. Freeman of 
Texas and Bobby Freeman of Shelbyville; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Emerson of 
Lawrenceburg; one brother, Bob Freeman of Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Ada 
Mitchell of Petersburg, Mrs. Annie Newsom of Illinois, and Mrs. Tennie Roberts 
of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
FRY, Herman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1983
Mr. Herman Fry, 71, of Lynnville, died Friday, August 19, 1983, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22, at 1 p.m. at the Queen 
Ann Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Mack Draine. Burial was in Fry Branch 
Cemetery at Waco.
Mr. Fry was a native of Lynnville. He was a carpenter. Survivors include, one 
aunt, Mrs. Annie Lee Braden of Lynnville and several cousins.
FRY, Horace OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Nov 1987
Mr. Horace Fry, 59, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Marvin Nelson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Fry was the son of the late Martha Jefferson Owens 
Fry. He was employed at Maremont-Gabriel Corp.
Survivors include hs father, Ruby Molton Fry of Pulaski; his wife, Joyce Deason 
Fry of Pulaski; three daughters, Linda Smith and Glenda Mattingly, both of 
Pulaski, Cherly Kirsch of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; four brothers, Travis, Lincoln, 
Brady and Earl Fry, all of Pulaski; three sisters, Elizabeth Counts of Columbia, 
Aline Bruce of Nashville, Inez Graves of Pulaski; five grandchildren.
FRY, Joshua Dee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Joshua Dee Fry, four months old, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, August 16, 1989, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Graveside services were held Friday, Aug. 18, 
at Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his parents, Tracey and Mary Pugh Fry of Pulaski; one brother, 
Cory Pugh of Pulaski; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Windel Fry, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Pugh, of Pulaski.
FRY, Ruby Molton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1989
Ruby Molton Fry, 88, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1989 at St. Thomas Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Jan. 28 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Marvin Nelson 
officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John and Liz Morris Fry. 
Survivors include four sons, Earl, Brady, Lincoln, Travis Fry, all of Pulaski; 
three daughters, Alene Brule, Nashville, Inez Graves, Pulaski, Elizabeth Counts, 
Columbia, 29 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; five 
great-great-grandchildren.
FRYE, Raymond Randolph OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jun 1984
Raymond Randolph Frye, 72, Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 19, 1984, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Coffee County, he was the son of the late Harry and Nell Wilson 
Frye. He was retired from Maremont Gabriel and Genesco and was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were helda t 2 p.m. Thursday, June 21, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
J. L. Perry officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Martin Frye of Pulaski; and three 
sisters, Mrs. Veta Nell Sams, Ervin, Tennessee, Mrs. Sybil Burks, Estill 
Springs, Tennessee and Mrs. Jean Sintic, Tullahoma, Tennessee.
FULTON, James Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Mar 1988
Mr. James Robert Fulton, 47, of Miami, Fla., died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1988, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Fulton was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Lee Fulton of Fairhope, Ala.; one 
sister, Faye Robinson of Pulaski.
FULTS, Wiley J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Wiley J. Fults, 71, of Route 1, Goodspring, died Monday, November 23. Funeral 
rites were conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel in 
Murfreesboro by Church of Christ minister James W. Creech. Burial was in Fox 
Hollow Cemetery in Hoover's Gap.
A Rutherford County native, Mr. Fults was the son of the late Lee Alfred and 
Anna Frances Hawks Fults.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lera Rogers Fults, Pulaski; six daughters, Mrs. 
Marlene Adams, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Pulaski, Mrs. Betty McHaffey, 
Lebanon, Mrs. Jane Turner, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Brenda Hall, Pulaski, Mrs. Bonnie 
Taylor, Memphis; three sons, Will Fults, Goodspring, Jim Fults, Pulaski, Joe 
Fults, Prospect; one brother, Vernon Fults, Hoover's Gap; three sisters, Mrs. 
Beatrice Haynes, Peoria, Illinois, mrs. Pauline Hayes, Peoria, Illinois, and 
Mrs. Byanco Rogers, Murfreesboro and fifteen grandchildren.
FUQUA, Ruby Campbell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Feb 1985
Mrs. Ruby Campbell Fuqua, formerly of Pulaski, died February 21, 1985, at 
Columbia Health Care in Columbia, Tenn.
A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mamie 
Thompson Campbell and was married to the late Dr. E. M. Fuqua.
Graveside services were held Friday, February 22, at 1 p.m. at Maplewood 
Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one son, Dr. William Fuqua of Columbia; two grandchildren, Dr. 
William Mitchell Fuqua of Rochester, New York and Mrs. Sam Kuykendall of 
Columbia.
FUQUA, Louie G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Mar 1987
Mr. Louie G. Fuqua, 78, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 19, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Lafayette, Tenn., Mr. Fuqua was retired from L&N Railroad.
Survivors include his wife, Allie Fralix Fuqua of Pulaski; one step-daughter, 
Mrs. Nell Ray of Elkton; one step-son, L. C. Copeland of Lawrenceburg; several 
step-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Ollie Huffines of Taylorville, Ill., Mrs. 
Gladys Drake of Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Zennie Edwards of Pulaski, Mrs. Dema 
Pelton of Carson, Calif.; one brother, Joe Fuqua of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
GAINES, Andy Cunningham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Andy Cunningham Gaines, 71, of Sheffield, AL, died on Thursday morning, March 
31, 1983 in Gulf Shores, AL.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4 at Morrison Funeral 
Home in Tuscumbia, AL. Burial followed in Tuscumbia Cemetery.
A native of Painter, AL, he was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Frank C. Gaines 
of Lawrenceburg, TN.
He is survived by, his wife, Mrs. Eunice S. Gaines of Sheffield, AL; one son, 
Morris Gaines; one grandson, both of Gulf Shores, AL; one sister, Mrs. Harry 
Crook of Pulaski; two brothers, Frank Nolan Gaines of New Prospect and Herbert 
Lionel Gaines of Nashville and several nieces and nephews.
GAINES, Birdie L. Bradley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1986
Mrs. Birdie L. Gaines, 62, of Ardmore, died Monday, Nov. 17, 1986, at Athens, 
Ala. Clinic. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jeremiah Gardner Saturday, 
Nov. 22, at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery. 
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gaines was the daughter of the late Neal Bradley 
and Mary Bridgeforth Bradley Sherrell. She was a member of Union Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church at Elkton and a former employee of Ardmore Nursing Home.
Survivors include her husband, Bennie Lee Gaines; one son, Ben Neal Gaines of 
Ardmore; three brothers and three sisters, George Bradley of Elkton, Mrs. Agnes 
Garrison, Mrs. Betty Mae Wilson, Floyd Bradley, all of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. 
Pecola Brown and Claude Sherrell, Jr., both of Nashville; an aunt, Mrs. Vera 
Walker; one step-brother and seven step-sisters, Mrs. Naomi Mitchell, Mrs. Nell 
Reedus, Miss Maggie Sherrell, Mrs. Myra Jones, Mrs. Betty Jean Harney, Mrs. 
Parthenia McHaney, Mrs. Ruby Lawrence and Willie Lee Sherrell; several nieces 
and nephews.
GAINES, Iva Sue Phillips OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1982
Mrs. Iva Sue Gaines, 79, Pulaski, died Monday, December 27, 1982 at her home. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Tuesday, December 28 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Floyd Farris officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Wiley and Lota 
Mae Townsend Phillips and was married to the late Will Henry Gaines.
She is survived by three sons, Doc Gaines, Pulaski, Howard Gaines, Fayetteville 
and James Gaines, Hixon, Tenn.; three daughters, Virginia Cole, Goodspring, Fay 
Bell, Pulaski, Danese Windsor, Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Robert Phillips, 
Jackson, Tenn.; two half-sisters, Estell Lawrence and Lona Mae Reees, both of 
Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
GAINES, Nolia Estelle Pierson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
Mrs. Nolia Estelle Gaines, 94, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 27, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Beech Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gaines was the daughter of the late James Harvey 
and Eudora Arnold Pierson and was married to the late W. E. Gaines.
Survivors include one son, Herman Gaines of Pulaski; two daughters, Martha 
Bledsoe of Pulaski, Lois Williams of Lewisburg; one sister, Elizabeth Worsham of 
Lewisburg; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandchild.
GAINES, William D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1983
Services were recently held at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel for William D. 
"Bill" Gaines, 61, an insurance salesman with Commonwealth Insurance Company for 
more than 25 years.
Mr. Gaines, of 4805 Flamingo, died at St. Francis Hospital. He was a member of 
Underwood Methodist Church and a Mason since 1951. A World War II naval veteran, 
he served with the Seabees in the Philippines. He also was a member of the 
National Association of Life Underwriters.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Martha H. Gaines; a daughter, Phyllis Gaines of 
Tavares, Fla.; a son, William D. Gaines, Jr., of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Lula 
Noah of Nashville and Mrs. Jackie Callahan of Pulaski, TN; four brothers, John 
B. Gaines of Stafford, VA, Byron Gaines of Tulsa, OK, Jim Gaines of Nashville, 
and Thelwood Gaines of Dixon, TN; and a granddaughter.
Burial was held in Memorial Park.
GAITHER, Elizabeth Arrowsmith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1980
Graveside services for Mrs. Elizabeth Arrowsmith Gaither, 84, of Cleveland, who 
died Thursday, July 24 at Bradley Court Nursing Home in that city, were 
conducted Friday at 2:00
p. m. in Pulaski at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen, pastor of the First 
United Methodist Church, was the officiant.
Mrs. Gaither was the last surviving member of her immediate family who were long 
time residents of Pulaski. She was the daughter of the late Mark and Estelle 
Anderson Arrowsmith. She was married to the late Will T. Gaither of Nashville 
where they resided for a number of years. Mrs. Gaither was a graduate of Martin 
College and held membership in the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Virgil Carmichael of Cleveland, several other 
nieces and nephews. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
GAJEWSKI, Joseph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Nov 1989
Mr. Joseph Gajewski, 67, of Lynnville, died Friday, Nov. 24, 1989, at Maury 
Regional Hospital in Columbia.
Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 25, at Immaculate Conception Catholic 
Church of Pulaski. The remains were cremated.
A native of New Britton, Conn., Mr. Gajewski was the son of the late Joseph and 
Eva Horosko Gajewski. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic 
Church of Pulaski and was owner of Pulaski Bakery and Nature's Harvest Health 
Food Store in Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife Catherine Gajewski of Lynnville; two daughters, Carol 
Yurewitch of Lynnville, Cynthia Gajewski of New Britton, Conn.; two sons, 
Gregory Gajewski of Manchester, Conn., and Gary Gajewski of Kingston, Conn.; 10 
grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Sonia Zardicki of New Britton, Conn., Mrs. 
Anna Kelly of Meridan, Conn., Mrs. Olga mader of Bristol, Conn.; one brother, 
Walter Gajewski of New Britton, Conn.
GALLOWAY, Sherman Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Dec 1988
Sherman Allen Galloway, 69, died Friday, Dec. 16, 1988, at Crockett Hospital in 
Lawrenceburg. Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 18 at Lebanon Cemetery 
in Lincoln County with Tom Porter officiating.
Mr. Sherman was a native of Giles County, and the son of the late William A. and 
Nellie Bruce Galloway.
Survivors include his wife, Ava R. Galloway; one son, Randy Galloway, Florence, 
Ala.; one step-son, J. R. Copeland, Pulaski; one sister, Elizabeth Flen, 
Fayetteville; five grandchildren.
GANNON, Emmer Mae Long OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Emmer Mae Long Gannon, 35, 220 Quailwood Drive, Pulaski, died Saturday, March 
25, 1989, at Clarksville Memorial Hospital in Clarksville. Funeral services were 
held Thursday, March 30 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery.
Mrs. Gannon was an employee of Maremont Gabriel. Survivors include her parents, 
Thomas and Minnie Hill Long, Pulaski; one son, Matthew Stevenson, Pulaski; one 
daughter, Jennifer Stevenson, Pulaski; four brothers, Carl Richard, Donald and 
James Long, all of Pulaski and Frankie Long, St. Louis, Missouri; and one 
sisters, Connie Kirk, Pulaski.
GARDNER, A. G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1988
Mr. A. G. Gardner, 77, of Elkton, died Wednesday, July 6, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 10, at Saint Elizabeth 
Primitive Baptist Church in Elkton with the Rev. Brady Leslie and Elder Eugene 
Lewis officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gardner was the son of the late Atha and Etha 
Bonner Gardner. He was retired from the L&N Railroad Company.
Survivors include two brothers, the Rev. S. L. Gardner of Louisville, Ky., O. C. 
Gardner of Ardmore, Tenn.; six nephews, nine nieces; a cousin (with whom he 
lived), Miss Ella Mary Eddings of Elkton.
GARDNER, Annie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mrs. Annie Mae Gardner, age 89, of 9407 Church Street, Ooltewah, Tennessee, died 
Friday evening, November 18th, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 20, at 9 a.m. in the Valley View 
Chapel of the Lane Funeral Home in Chattanooga with graveside services at 12:30 
p.m. Sunday, November 20th at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski with the Rev. James 
Taylor officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gardner had lived in Ooltewah for the past four 
years. She was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church in Ooltewah. Mrs. 
Gardner was a housewife. She was married to the late Flournoy Gardner.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Louise Williams of Ooltewah; three 
granddaughters, Mrs. Linda Grove, Miss Marsha Williams, both of Ooltewah, Mrs. 
Betty Hickman of Soddy, Tennessee; one grandson, Roger Wood of Columbia.
GARDNER, Bullar King OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1988
Mrs. Bullar King Gardner, 96, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, died Monday, May 9, 
1988, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, 
May 14, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Childress 
officiating. Burial was in Center Point Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of the late Arthur and 
Nancy Bass King and was married to the late Rev. Raymond Gardner. She was a 
member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church at Conway, where she served as 
Mother.
Survivors include three nieces, Jennie R. Reedus of Pulaski, Julia and Henrie 
King, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; one nephew, Grady Garrison of Canton, Ohio; 
two great-nephews, Joe Thomas Reedus of Nashville, William Johnson of Pulaski; 
one great-grandnephew, David Reedus of Pulaski; three grandnieces, Elizabeth 
Stevenson of Elkton, Mary and Martha Reedus, both of Pulaski; two 
step-daughters, Henrietta McCrary of Louisville, Ky., Mattie Hammonds-Brown of 
Huntsville, Ala.; three step-sons, John Gardner of Canton, Ohio, Martin L. 
Gardner of Louisville, Ky., and Clyde Gardner of Washington, D. C.; 
step-grandson, Robert E. Gardner of Chicago, Ill.; several other 
step-grandchildren.
GARDNER, Carrie Mae McNairy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Apr 1987
Mrs. Carrie Mae Gardner, 79, of Nashville, died Saturday, March 28, 1987. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at Mount Bethel Baptist Church 
with Rev. Benjamin Sweat and Rev. D. C. Williams officiating. Burial was 
Thursday, April 2, at Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of the late Ed and 
Mattie Brunson McNairy and was married to the late Richard Gardner.
Survivors include one son, Willie Richard Gardner; four grandchildren; one 
great-grandson, three sisters, Mrs. Louise Franklin, Mrs. Eunice Williams and 
Mrs. Maxine Brown, all of Nashville; one brother, Edward McNairy of Nashville; 
several nieces and nephews.
GARDNER, Irma Ruth Brownlow OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mrs. Irma Ruth Gardner, 77, of Goodspring, died Thursday, January 16, 1986, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Paul McKinney officiating. Burial was in Stella 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of the late Erskine and 
Pattie Reagin Brownlow. She was a retired school teacher and member of the 
Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Julius G. Gardner of Goodspring; two sons, 
Kenneth Fred Gardner of Prospect, Steven Paul Gardner of Houston, Texas; three 
grandchildren, three great grandchildren' one sister, Mrs. Leslie Brownlow Kerr 
of Stella; one brother, Sterling Brownlow of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
GARDNER, L. Z. (Hog) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1985
L. Z. (Hog) Gardner, 70, of Elkton, died Thursday, June 6, 1985, at Methodist 
Evangelical Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky, following a long illness.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Atha and Ethel Bonner 
Gardner. He was a retired farmer and was a member of New Hope P.B. Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at St. Elizabeth 
Primitive Baptist Church in Elkton. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
GARDNER, Nora M. Weaver OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Dec 1988
Nora M. Gardner, 87, died Saturday, Dec. 17 at Maury County Hospital. Graveside 
services were held Monday, Dec. 19 at Maplewood Cemetery with G. C. Fox 
officiating.
Mrs. Gardner was a native of Giles County, and the daughter of the late Joseph 
and Mary Morris Weaver and was married to the late Roy Gardner. No immediate 
survivors.
GARDNER, Sallie Mae McWilliams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Dec 1989
Mrs. Sallie Mae Gardner, 69, of Elkton, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 2, at Saint Elizabeth 
Primitive Baptist Church with William Mannings officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gardner was the daughter of the late Jack and 
Ophelia Garrison McWilliams and was married to the late L. Z. Gardner. She was a 
member of New Hope Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Mrs. Mae Violet Bradley and Robert Holt, both of 
Elkton; five grandchildren, Floyd Bradley of Canada, Mrs. Barbara Bass, David, 
Eugene and Tom Bradley, all of Elkton; several step-children; two brothers, the 
Rev. John Baugh McWilliams of Elkton, the Rev. Willie Anthony McWilliams of 
Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
GARDNER, William Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
The Rev. William Edward Gardner, 58, a native Giles Countian died Sunday evening 
as a result of a heart attack suffered while preaching from the pulpit of St. 
James Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville. The Rev. Gardner was the pastor of 
Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Nashville.
In October 1978 another pastor, the Rev. Daniel L. Williams also suffered a 
heart attack while preaching from the St. James pulpit.
During the sermon Sunday evening, the Rev. Gardner fell to the floor and two 
nurses in the choir administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He was taken to 
the Vanderbilt Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Rev. Gardner was the son of the late William Edward and Darthula Gardner of 
Pulaski. He attended American Baptist Seminary and Emmanuel Baptist College, 
both in Nashville. He had been a minister for 23 years. He served as the first 
vice moderator of Nashville City
GARDNER, Will Ross OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Will Ross Gardner died Monday, April 21, 1986, at his residence in Elkton. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home with Rev. Roy White officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gardner was the son of the late John and Lera 
Gardner. He was a member of the Drivers Chapel A.M.E. Church and an employee of 
Advance Security International Company of Huntsville, Ala.
Surivivors include two sons, Roger and Ross Gardner; seven grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. James W. Gardner and Flournoy Gardner, 
both of Elkton; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Clack of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. 
Dorothy Jackson of Evanston, Ill.; several nieces and nephews.
GARNER, Alvis Norwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04ec 1984
Alvis Norwood Garner, 80, Goodspring, died on Sunday, December 2, 1984, at 
Jackson Memorial Hospital in Lester, Alabama.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late George and Fannie Norwood 
Garner. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, December 3, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Paul McKinney and Dell Sewell 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Campbell Garner, Goodspring; three sons, 
Douglas Garner, Delmas Garner, and David Garner, all of Goodspring; three 
daughters, Mrs. Margie Swanner, Mrs. Martha Ruth Thornton, and Wilma Jean 
Watkins, all of Goodspring; one sister, Mrs. Luther Glover, Goodspring; 18 
grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
GARNER, Bessie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Bessie Mae Garner, 84, died Jan. 1, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services 
were held Jan. 3 at Bennett May Chapel with Andy Brown and Paul Sain 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Garner was married to the late Rufus Garner. Survivors 
include one son, James Garner, Sanford, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Prince, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Louise Andrews, Pulaski, Mrs. Christine Nix, Lewisburg; six 
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
GARNER, Clara Jacobs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1982
Mrs. Clara Garner, age 74, of the Pulaski Health Care Center, died on August 25, 
1982, at the Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Friday, August 27, 1982, at 
2:00 p. m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial followed in Mt. 
Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Garner was the daughter of the late 
John and Cora Jacobs. She was a member of the Moriah Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include, five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Walls, Pulaski, Mrs. Clara Miller, 
Cinncinatti, Ohio, Mrs. Joyce Smith, Laurel, Miss., Mrs. Frances Hendrix, St. 
Paul, Minn., Mrs. Linda Benevitist, Chicago, Ill.; five sons, Robert Garner, 
Pulaski, Jerry Garner, Cinncinatti, Ohio, Tommy Garner, Pulaski; 36 
grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas Jacobs, Jesse 
Jacobs, Monroe Jacobs, all of Athens, Ala.; and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Brown, 
Huntsville, Ala., and Mrs. Frances Pitts, Athens, Ala.
GARNER, Dewey Joseph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1988
Mr. Dewey Joseph Garner, 38, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, July 4, 1988, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, 
at North Funeral Home with J. Noel Meredith officiating. Burial was in Fall 
River Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Garner was the son of the late Elsie Howell 
Garner. Survivors include his wife, Linda Scott Garner of Lawrenceburg; one son, 
Shane Garner of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Keila Garner of Lawrenceburg; his 
father, Osteen Garner Sr. of Leoma; two sisters, Sharon Hendrix of Leoma, Vickie 
Neidergeses of Lawrenceburg; three brothers, Osteen Garner, Jr. of Leoma, Billy 
Lynn and Carrell Garner, both of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
GARNER, Elsie Estelle Howell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Estelle Garner, 62, of Route 2, Leoma, who died 
Friday, July 31 in Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg, were held Sunday at 
3:00 p. m. at Fall River Church of Christ with burial in Fall River Cemetery. 
Church of Christ minister Aldon Hendrix was the officiant.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Garner was the daughter of the late Clinton and 
Bertha Fox Howell.
Survivors include her husband, Ostine O. Garner; four sons, Ostine O. Garner, 
Jr., and Billy Lynn Garner, Leoma, Carroll Garner, Pulaski and Dewey J. Garner, 
Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Sharron A. Hendrix, Goodspring, and Mrs. 
Vickie M. Neidergeses, Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Elmer Howell, Goodspring, and 
Aubry Howell, Leoma; two sisters, Mrs. Razzie Harwell, Goodspring and Mrs. 
Lucille Franks, Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews. North Funeral Home of Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
GARNER, Guy Hughes OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Jan 1985
Guy Hughes Garner, 71, of Taylor, Michigan, died on Tuesday, January 29, 1985. A 
native of Giles County, he was the son of the late David Daniel and Matilda 
Norwood Garner.
Funeral services were to be held in Garden City, Michigan, with burial there.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Rose Garner of Taylor; three sons, Henry 
Duane, Lloyd and Jame Garner, all of Michigan; two brothers, Luther Garner of 
Fall River and Floyd Garner of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
GARNER, Helen Elaine Glover OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Oct 1982
Mrs. Helen Elaine Garner, 49, Route 1, Goodspring, died Sunday, October 24, 1982 
at Parkview Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 
October 25 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Ray 
McDonald officiating.
Mrs. Garner was the daughter of Mrs. Mallie Glover of Goodspring, and the late 
Luther C. Glover.
Survivors include her mother; her husband, Douglas Garner, Goodspring; three 
sons, Steve, Tim and Mike Garner, Goodspring; two sisters, Carolyn Risner, 
Pulaski, and Sarah Smith, Minor Hill; and a grandchild.
GARNER, Mary Louise Hollingsworth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1985
Mrs. Mary Louise Garner, 77, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 11, 1985, at Hillview 
Health Care Center in Columbia. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, 
Oct. 13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with John Gardner officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosie Bell 
Holley Hollingsworth and was married to the late Fred Reed Garner.
Survivors include two sons, Mitchell Garner of Pulaski, James Reed Garner of 
Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Glen Roberts of Pulaski, Mrs. Norma Fisher of Texas; 
four brothers, Edd, Guy and Gilbert Hollingsworth, all of Lewisburg, George H. 
Hollingsworth of Michigan; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
GARNER, Maudie Harriett Rodgers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
Lawrence Countian, Mrs. Maudie Harriett Garner, 89, died Sunday, December 20 in 
Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, December 22 at New Prospect 
Church of Christ. Burial followed in Mount Zion Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Mrs. Garner was the wife of the late Earl Garner and the daughter of the late 
William and Fannie Malone Rodgers.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clara Eledge of Leoma; 7 grandchildren and 
14 great grandchildren.
GARNER, Rufus Carlos OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Rufus Carlos Garner, 80, a retired farmer residing at 649 E. Jefferson Street in 
Pulaski died February 12, 1980 in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services will 
be held at Bennett-May Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Church of Christ minister Tom Orr officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Garner was the son of the late Neal Garner and the 
late Ida Roberts Garner. He married the former Bessie Colbert who survives. He 
was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ.
Other survivors besides his wife include one son James Edward Garner, Sanford, 
Fla.; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie 
Tidwell, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Dessie Alsup of Pulaski.
GARNER, Stacey A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Nov 1984
Stacey A. Garner, 81, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Saturday, November 17, 1984, 
at his residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Abe B. 
and Minnie Allred Garner. He was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist 
Church. He was a retired employee of the state Department of Revenue and a 
retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 19, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Chester Stephens, Paul Allen and Paul McKinney, officiating, with burial 
in Fogg Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie E. Garner, and one son, Dr. Aymett 
Garner, both of Pulaski; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
GARNER, Steven Reed OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mr. Steven Reed Garner, 33, of Columbia, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 22, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
Mr. Garner was a native of Giles County and was the son of the late Mrs. Nina 
Ruth Noah Garner.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Reed Garner of Franklin; one 
brother, Marc Garner of Franklin; two sisters, Kathy Johns of Pulaski, Sheila 
Walker of Antioch, Tenn.; grandmother, Katherine Williams of Pulaski; one nephew 
and one niece.
GARRETT, Alma Broadway OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jan 1985
Mrs. Alma Garrett, 81, Route 6, Pulaski, died on Saturday, January 5, 1985, at 
Maury County Hospital in Columbia. A Giles County native, she was the daughter 
of the late William P. and Lottie Campbell Broadway and was married to the late 
Ray Garrett.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, William Suddarth officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Clyde Garrett of Pulaski and Wilson Garrett of 
Columbia; one brother, Floyd Garrett of South Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. 
Leonard Shannon of Ardmor and Mrs. Joe McNeese of Elkton; four grandchildren and 
six great-grandchildren.
GARRETT, Amos C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Aug 1987
Mr. Amos C. Garrett, 83, of Lynnville, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 16, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Carl Felker and the Rev. William H. Moss officiating. 
Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Garrett was the son of the late John and Rosie 
Follis Garrett. He was a retired farmer and member of the Lynnville Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Johns Garrett of Lynnville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Edwards of Brandenton, Fla., Mrs.Martha Edwards of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. 
Maude Johns of Pulaski; three brothers, Allen Garrett of Pulaski, Raymond 
Garrett of Lynnville, Bill Garret of Franklin; several nieces and nephews.
GARRETT, Clifford Reavis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. Clifford Reavis Garrett of Lebanon, died Wednesday, May 14, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Garrett was the son of the late Martin Luther and 
Mary Lizzie Brashears Garrett.
Survivors include six sons, Clifford Reavis, Jr., Tony, Kerry, Nickey, Rickey 
and Mike Garrett, all of Giles County; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Loyd 
Manning of Pulaski; three brothers, Doyle Garrett of Giles County, Gettis 
Garrett of Chardon, Ohio, Dennis Garrett of Cleveland, Ohio.
GARRETT, Rag OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Mar 1985
Rag Garrett, 71, of Monterey, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 3, 1985, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
March 6, at Monterey First Baptist Church with burial in Welch Memory Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Estell T. Garrett of Monterey; one son, Harold 
Garrett of Cookeville; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Joyce) Walker of Pulaski; and 
five grandchildren.
GARRETT, Raymond C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Mr. Raymond C. Garrett, 79, of Lynnville, died Sunday, April 17, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Carl Felker officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Garrett was the son of the late John and Rosa 
Follis Garrett. He was a member of the Methodist church and was a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth May Thurman Garrett of Lynnville; one son, Ray 
W. Garrett of Lynnville; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Edwards, Mrs. Martha Edwards, both of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. 
Maude Johns of Pulaski; two brothers, Allen Garrett of Pulaski, Bill Garrett of 
Franklin.
GARRETT, Ruth Thurman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1988
Mrs. Ruth Thurman Garrett, 76, of Lynnville, died Tuesday, April 26, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were hld Wednesday, April 27, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Brown Foster and the Rev. Carl Felker 
officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Garrett was the daughter of the late Ebb and 
Bessie Walker Thurman. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one son, Ray Garrett of Lynnville; two grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
GARRISON, Arthur C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jun 1986
Mr. Arthur C. Garrison, 75, of Ardmore, Tenn., (Elkton Community), died Sunday, 
June 22, 1986, at Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Talmadge Clayton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Garrison was the son of the late Clarence and Mollie 
Bledsoe Garrison. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Velma H. Garrison of Elkton; one son, Buster 
Garrison of Elkton; one daughter, Sallie Shrewsbury of Bowling Green, Ky.; four 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
GARRISON, Robert (Bob) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jan 1986
Mr. Robert (Bob) Garrison, 93, of Pulaski died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center, following a long illness.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Roy White at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 
at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was a son of the late John and Ruthie Payne 
Garrison. Mr. Garrison was a retired farmer and member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lemmie Mae Garrison of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Mrs. Alice Wright, Mrs. Virginia Pullen, both of Indianapolis, Ind., 
Mrs. Bessie Lee Brown of Pulaski; two sons, Robert Garrison, Jr., Pulaski, David 
Garrison of Bunker Hill; a sister, Mrs. Beatrice G. Overton of Nashville; 15 
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
GATLIN, Clara Mable OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mrs. Clara Mable Gatlin, 72, of Minor Hill, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1988, at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Jackson Cemetery.
Mrs. Gatlin was a native of Giles County. Survivors include her husband, Oliver 
Gatlin of Minor Hill; one son, Harold Dean Gatlin of Minor Hill; one sister, 
Levonia Davis of Pulaski.
GATLIN, Clura McCracken OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Clura M. Gatlin, 87, of Columbia, died Sunday April 7, 1985, at Columbia Health 
Care Center. A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas 
Blunt and Maggie Parham McCracken and was married to the late Coy Gatlin.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Tom Holland officiating.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. John (Oda Lee) Radford of Columbia; one 
half-brother, Luther McCracken of West Palm Beach, Florida; one sister, Mrs. Ray 
Britton of West Palm Beach, Florida; three grandchildren, Tommy M. Williams of 
Bowling Green, Kentucky, Mrs. Joe (Gwynn) Felker of Nashville, Mrs. David (Mary 
Frances) Scott of Elkmont, Alabama; 10 grandchildren and one 
great-great-grandchildren.
GATLIN, Cullen Sherman Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Sep 1982
Mr. Cullen Sherman Gatlin, Sr., 75, of Route 4, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, 
September 16, 1982 at Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services 
were held Thursday, September 16, 1982, at the Deerfield Church of Christ in 
Lawrence County, with burial in the Deerfield Cemetery, Bro. Alden Hendrix 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Marcus Smith and Caldonia 
Hendrix Gatlin.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Lee Powell Gatlin; four daughters, Mrs. 
Virginia Stafford, Laughton, Oklahoma, Mrs. Pearl Douglas, Yazoo City, Miss., 
Mrs. Ruth Luttrell, Nashville, and Mrs. Alice Woody, LaVergne, Tenn.; two sons, 
Allen S. (Buddy) Gatlin, Jr.of Sand Point, Idaho, and Edward George Gatlin, 
Atlanta, Ga.; a brother, Tommy Gatlin, Lawrenceburg; a sister, Mrs. Aubrey 
Townsend, Minor Hill; 18 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Mr. Gatlin was a retired employee of Maury Ohio.
GATLIN, Herbert Lee Elk Valley Times 17 Nov1986
Funeral services for Herbert Lee Gatlin, 67, of Dellrose, were Monday at the 
Dellrose Methodist Church with the Rev. Marcus Nicoll officiating. Burial was in 
the Bee Spring Cemetery.
The Fayetteville Chapel of the Ralston McCauley Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Mr. Gatlin died Sunday morning in the Lincoln Regional Hospital after a brief 
illness. He was a native of Giles County and a son of the late Elsie and Mamie 
Birdsong Gatlin. He was a member of the Dellrose Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Lou Gatlin, two daughters, Mrs. Patsy D. 
Barnes of Fayetteville and Mrs. Donna K. Mitchell of Dellrose; five sisters, 
Mrs. Margie Ernst, Mrs. Adeal Meenach, Mrs. Ella Ferguson, Mrs. Shirley Schultz 
and Mrs. Francis Bolin, all of Louisville, KY.; four brothers, Wayne Gatlin and 
James Gatlin, both of Fayetteville and Bobby Gatlin and Rayon Gatlin, both of 
Louisville; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
GATLIN, Jasper William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1985
Mr. Jasper William Gatlin, 71, of Prospect, died Sunday, July 21, 1985 at 
Jackson Hospital in Lester, Ala. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 25 at 
Bennett May Chapel with burial in Shoal Bluff Cemetery.
He is the son of the late Elmer and Vada Hendrix Gatlin and was married to Alice 
Swinney Gatlin.
Other survivors include one son, Thomas Evans Gatlin, Los Angeles, Calif.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Catherine Beddingfield, Prospect, Mrs. Corrine Hill, Fayetteville, 
and Mrs. Margaret Peak, Indiana; six brothers, Oliver Gatlin, Minor Hill, Conrad 
Gatlin, Atlanta, Ga., Fred Gatlin, Kentucky, Lindy Gatlin, Pulaski, E. R. 
Gatlin, Pulaski, and Boyce Gatlin, Florida; three grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
GATLIN, Ollie B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mr. Ollie B. Gatlin, 78, of Pulaski, died Monday, Aug. 15, a988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Gatlin was the son of the late Robert 
and Ada Bell Tarpley Gatlin. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Townsend Gatlin of Pulaski; two sons, 
John Gatlin of Salem, Ala., Junior Gatlin of Elkmont, Ala.; three daughters, 
Barbara Williams of Pulaski, Katie Sue Tyner of Athens, Ala., Hallie Will Wise 
of Minor Hill; two brothers, William Gatlin of Minor Hill, Reedus Gatlin of 
Pulaski; one sister, Nettie Noles of Salem, Ala.; 19 grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren.
GAULTNEY, Mary OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1980
A Giles County native, Miss Mary Gaultney, 48, died Monday at her home in 
Knoxville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Frankewing 
Presbyterian Church with burial in Bethany Cemetery. The Rev. Robert W. Couran, 
Jr. was the officiant.
Miss Gaultney was the daughter of the late Burt H. and Grace Orton Gaultney.
Survivors include two brothers, John O. Gaultney, Bronxville, N. Y. and William 
L. Gaultney, Bean Station; two sisters, Mrs. James H. Ethridge, Fort Walton 
Beach, Fla. and Mrs. Frank V. Crawford, Lake City, Fla., and an aunt, Miss 
Dorothy Orton, Knoxville. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
GEIGER, Frances Roberts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1983
Frances Roberts Geiger, 65, of Route 3, Pulaski, died on Saturday, April 23, 
1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Don Russell at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 
April 24 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment followed in Anthony Cemetery at 
Anthony, Fla.
Born in Georgia, Mrs. Geiger was married to the late Isadore A. Geiger. She was 
the daughter of the late Robert and Mittie Nesmith Gill.
She is survived by one son, James Edward Geiger of Birmingham, Ala.; two 
daughters, Joan Marsh of Pulaski and Marion Cason of Williston, Fla.; eight 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GENTRY, Claire Paulette OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1983
Claire Paulette Gentry, 24, daughter of Mr. George Edward Gentry and Mrs. Ruth 
Gentry Patterson, died unexpectedly early Thursday morning, May 19, 1983, 
following an automobile accident near Pulaski.
Miss Gentry was a Giles County native and a member of First Baptist Church. She 
was a 1977 graduate of Giles County High School and was employed at Maremont 
Gabriel Corporation.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her step-father, the Rev. Mose Patterson 
of Pulaski; step-mother, Mrs. Bee Gentry of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Virginia 
Reedus of Pulaski; seven brothers, John, George, Lester and Paul Gentry, all of 
Nashville, James, Joseph, Wayne and Ronald Gentry, all of Pulaski; grandmother, 
Mrs. Vona Inman, Pulaski; two uncles, three great-aunts, four nieces and four 
nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 22, 1983, at 1:00 p.m. at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home, Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel, buried in Maplewood Cemetery, 
with Reverend Willie Lee Leslie officiating.
GENTRY, Jennie Euderia Littrell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mrs. Jennie Euderia Littrell Gentry, 80, of Pulaski, died Saturday, July 18, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, July 20, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gentry was the daughter of the late James Leroy 
and Susan Katherine May Littrell and was married to the late Fred E. Gentry.
Survivors include eight nephews; 15 nieces; one step-daughter, Mrs. Cookie 
Franklin of Jacksonville, Florida; close friend, James H. Wilkerson of Pulaski.
GENTRY, Thomas E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1986
Mr. Thomas E. Gentry, 19, of Prospect, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1986 in Delrose. 
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 21, at Pleasant Hill C. P. Church with 
Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial was in New Gilbert Cemetery. Jordan 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Gentry was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include one son, LeMarcus Elwood Gentry; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Thomas Gentry; five sisters, Mae Joyce Randolph, Vicky Smith, Beverly Gentry and 
Katina Gentry, all of Pulaski, Renee Appleton of Nashville; grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Edward Randolph of Bethel, Mrs. Learlean Gentry of Pulaski.
GIBBONS, Ruth Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Giles County native, Mrs. Ruth Smith Gibbons, 91, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died 
Wednesday, December 22 at Oak View Nursing Home, Lawrenceburg. Funeral rites 
were held Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Giles Memory 
Gardens. Church of Christ minister Gilbert Gibbs was the officiant.
Mrs. Gibbons was the daughter of the late Coble and Maggie Neely Smith. Her 
husband was the late Homer Gibbons. She was a member of Greenwood Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Hobbs, Nashville; two sons, James 
Gibbons, Lawrenceburg and Charles Gibbons, Pulaski; 10 grandchildren and 19 
great grandchildren.
GIBSON, James Clayton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1982
James Clayton Gibson, 79, a retired employee from the Goodyear Company with 36 
years service, died Sunday at his home in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, January 19, at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home. The Reverend Finis Walker officiated. Burial was in Glenwood 
Cemetery at Southport.
A Maury County native, Mr. Gibson was a son of the late James and Edna Matthews 
Gibson.
He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a Mason for more than 
50 years, associated with Bigby Lodge No. 167.
He was married to the former Annie Lee Neely, who died January 20, 1979.
Survivors include, a son, James Lee Gibson of Nashville; sisters, Mrs. Albert 
(Ma) Dugger of Southport; Mrs. Buford (Jeffie) Sands of Lynnville and Mrs. Roy 
(Rena) Goldman of Cornersville; a brother, Adolphus (Pete) Gibson of Columbia; 
three grandchildren; three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
GILBERT, Adward "Sonny" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Oct 1985
Adward "Sonny" Gilbert, 75, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at noon Wednesday, Oct. 
2, at Pleasant Hill C. P. Church, Revs. Doug Coleman and D. C. Williams 
officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Giles County, Mr. Gilbert was the son of the 
late Almeda and Archie Gilbert. He was custodian of West Hill Elementary School 
and Bridgeforth Middle School. He was a male attendant at Giles County Hospital 
and Pulaski Health Care Center.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Guyula Gilbert; four daughters, Jewel, Linda, 
and Doris Gilbert, all of Nashville, Carline Gilbert of Bay City, Mich.; five 
sons, William James, Larry, William Jr. Gilbert, all of Pulaski, Adward Gilbert, 
Jr. of Detroit, Mich., Melvin C. Gilbert of Louisville, Ky.; one brother, 
William Gilbert of Columbus, Ohio; and six grandchildren.
GILBERT, Charlie W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Jan 1985
Charlie W. Gilbert, 74, of Huntsville, Alabama, died on Friday, January 25, 
1985, at Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 27, at Laughlin Funeral Home, with 
burial in Huntsville Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Margaret Gilbert, Birmingham; two sons, John 
Gilbert, Huntsville and Paul Gilbert, Knoxville; and one sister, Mrs. Virginia 
Marks, Pulaski.
GILBERT, Dorothy Jane OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
Miss Dorothy Jane Gilbert, 73, of Pulaski, died Monday, Dec. 4, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1989, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Hollis Hunt officiating. Burial will be held in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Gilbert was the daughter of the late John A. and 
Mary Abernathy Gilbert. She was a member of Pulaski First Methodist Church.
Survivors include one brother, Joe Gilbert of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. T. S. 
Tyson of Nashville; one nephew, John H. Gilbert of Nashville.
GILBERT, Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Dec 1982
Edward Gilbert, 38, of Rt. 1, Prospect, died Sunday night, November 28, 1982 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services are to be held at 1 p. m. Wed., Dec. 1 
at Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial in Pleasant Hill 
Cemetery, the Rev. Winfred Smith officiating.
Mr. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Ann Gilbert of Franklin; a son, 
Sharone Gilbert, Franklin; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Nell Randolph of Prospect, 
Mrs. Ola Mae Martindale of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Marie Lytle and Mrs. Imogene Hall, 
both of Nashville; and a brother, Wilburn Gilbert, Jr. of Bethel. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GILBERT, Elizabeth Fooshee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Feb 1984
Elizabeth F. (Beth) Gilbert died Feb. 7, 1984. Daughter of the late G. Ernest 
Fooshee and Kitty Bogard Fooshee, of Golden Pond, Ky.
She is survived by her husband, Charles R. Gilbert, Jr.; son, George R. Gilbert; 
one daughter, Marjorie G. Wright; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Joe K. 
(Lute) Gilbreath, Mrs. Marjorie Harris.
Remains are at Hibbett and Bailey Funeral Home, where services will be conducted 
at 1 p.m. Thursday by Rev. Frank Smith and Dr. Robert Crumbly.
GILBERT, Florence OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Miss Florence Gilbert, 92, of Knoxville, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1985, in that 
city.
Graveside services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Prospect 
Cemetery. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Luther 
Gilbert and Lula Ridgeway Gilbert. There are no survivors.
GILBERT, Henry Russell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1985
Henry Russell Gilbert, 37, died Tuesday, March 19, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 23, at noon at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with burial in New Gilbert Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Ozell and Katherline Gilbert; two brothers, J. C. 
Gilbert of Indiana and James L. Gilbert of Nashville; seven sisters, Dorothy 
Smith, Edis Mitchell, Elna Randolph, all of Indiana, Shirley Gipson of 
Nashville, Barbara Gilbert of Stella, Agnes Phillips and Norma Gilbert, both of 
Pulaski.
GILBERT, Jack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Jack Gilbert of Stella who died Monday June 16, 1980 at 
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Lester, Ala., were held Saturday June 21 at Pleasant 
Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The officiant was the Rev. M. C. Cosby. 
Interment was in Gilbert Cemetery.
Mr. Gilbert was born in Limestone County, Alabama, the son of the late Dick 
Richard and Carrie Kennedy Gilbert. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Willie Odell Humphrey of Nashville, Ms. 
Ethel Gilbert and Mrs. Sallie Lee Nelson, both of Pulaski; one son, Kenneth 
Gilbert of Detroit, Michigan; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great 
grandchildren; one brother, Earl Gilbert, Minor Hill; and one sister, Mrs. 
Quintilla Gilbert of Stella. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
GILBERT, Jack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Dec 1987
Mr. Jack Gilbert, 75, of Prospect, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 20, at Pleasant Hill C. P. 
Church in Stella with the Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating with burial in the 
church cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gilbert was the son of the late Charlie and Mamie 
Gilbert. He retired in 1966 after 20 years with General Motors in Detroit.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Cora Moody of Pulaski, and Ms. Minnie 
Gilbert of Louisville, Ky.
GILBERT, Katherline OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Mrs. Katheriline Gilbert, 78, died Tuesday, June 4, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. 
She was the daughter of the late Archie and Almeda Gilbert.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 8, at noon at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with burial in New Gilbert Cemetery in Stella.
Survivors include her husband, Ozell Gilbert; one son, James L. Gilbert, 
Nashville; seven daughters, Dorothy Smith, Edis Mitchell, Elna Randolph, all of 
Indiana, Shirley Gipson of Nashville, Barbara Gilbert of Stella, Agnes Phillips 
and Norma Gilbert, both of Pulaski; one step-son, J. C. Gilbert of Indiana.
GILBERT, Lifford Henry "L.H." OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Lifford Henry "L. H. Gilbert, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial was in New 
Gilbert Cemetery in Stella. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gilbert was the son of the late Henry and Lizzie 
Waters Gilbert. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church at Stella and was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Bell Gilbert of Pulaski; four daughters, 
Carrie Johnson, Barbara Gentry, Sherry Gentry and Tammy Gilbert, all of Pulaski; 
three sons, Henry, Joe, and Gene Gilbert, all of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren; 
three step-grandchildren; one brother, Ozell Gilbert of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Celestine Brown of Pulaski, Mrs. Rebecca Reynolds of Nashville.
GILBERT, Maggie Maud Cox OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1983
Mrs. Maggie Maud Gilbert, age 89, of South Third Street, Pulaski, died August 
23, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 25, at the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gilbert was a housewife and a member of the 
Methodist Church. She was married to the late Charles R. Gilbert, Sr. and was 
the daughter of the late Edd R. and Augusta Ann Abernathy Cox.
Mrs. Gilbert is survived by one son, Charles R. Gilbert, Jr. of Nashville; four 
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edwin Gilbert 
of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
GILBERT, Mary Frances OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1988
Miss Mary Frances Gilbert, 77, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 13, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Hollis Hunt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Gilbert was the daughter of the late John A. and 
Mary Abernathy Gilbert. She was a member of Pulaski First United Methodist 
Church and was a seamstress.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Dorothy Gilbert of Pulaski, Mrs. T. S. Tyson 
of Nashville; one brother, Joe Gilbert of Pulaski.
GILBERT, Ozell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mr. Ozell Gilbert, 85, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1989, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 28, at Chestnut Grove 
Community Church in Prospect with the Rev. Walter Coleman officiating. Burial 
was in the New Gilbert Cemetery in Stella. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gilbert was the son of the late Henry and Lizzie 
Waters Gilbert and was married to the late Mrs. Katherine Gilbert. He was a 
retired farmer and member of the Chestnut Grove Community Church.
Survivors include two sons, J. C. Gilbert of Indianapolis, Ind.; James L. 
Gilbert of Nashville; seven daughters, Dorothy Smith, Edis Mitchell and Elna 
Randolph, all of Indianapolis, Ind., Shirley Gipson of Nashville, Barbara Sue 
Gilbert of Stella, Agnes Phillips and Norma Gilbert, both of Pulaski; 35 
grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 39 great-grandchildren; two sisters, 
Celestine Brown of Pulaski, Rebecca Reynolds of Nashville; several nieces and 
nephews.
GILBERT, Price B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
Mr. Price B. Gilbert, 78, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at Pleasant Hill 
Church at Stella with the Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gilbert was the son of the late Sadie B. Gilbert. 
He was a deacon at Pleasant Hill and retired from Packard Motor Company as a 
machinist in Detroit, Mich.
Survivors include two nephews, Carl Staten and Ray Black, both of Milwaukee, 
Wisc.; two nieces, Margie Gilbert of Indianapolis, Ind., Joan Hayden of Memphis; 
cousins, Cora B. Moody and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilbert.
GILBERT, Willie Mae Carter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1985
Mrs. Willie Mae Gilbert died Saturday in Indianapolis. She was 55 years old. 
Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Queen Ann Funeral Home with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Gilbert, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late O. D. and 
Julia Day Carter.
She is survives by her husband, William O. Gilbert of Indianapolis; five sisters 
and two brothers, none of whom live in Giles County.
GILBREATH, Joe Knox Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Dec 1989
Mr. Joe Knox Gilbreath, Jr., 73, of Nashville, died Monday, Dec. 25, 1989, at 
Park View Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 27, 
at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Alan Shields officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gilbreath was the son of the late Pauline and Joe 
Knox Gilbreath, Sr. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Lute Gilbreath of Nashville; two 
brothers, Jack H. Gilbreath of Chattanooga, Robert R. Gilbreath of Jackson, 
Tenn.; one niece and two nephews.
GILBREATH, Joe Knox Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Mar 1980
Funeral services for Joe Knox Gilbreath, Sr., 85, will be held tomorrow 
(Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Bennett-May Funeral Home with Rev. 
Gudger Nichols and Rev. William (Bill) Moss officiating. Interment will follow 
in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Gilbreath, a son of the late J. S. and Mrs. Cora Ewing Gilbreath was born in 
Pulaski where he attended local schools before entering the employee of the 
United States Post Office in 1914 as substitute clerk. He retired from this 
position in 1957 after serving the local office for a period of forty years, a 
greater part of this time having been spent as Assistant Postmaster.
Mr. Gilbreath was well-known throughout Giles County, especially in religious 
circles, he having served the Presbyterian Church as Deacon and Elder for many 
years. He was a former member of the Pulaski Rotary Club, the Elks Club, and 
Hillcrest Country Club, the latter attraction being his love for golf. He died 
Tuesday afternoon at Fairhaven Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the 
past two years.
Mr. Gilbreath is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Sawyers of Dyersburg 
and Mrs. Rebecca Nall of Pulaski; three sons, Joe Knox, Jr., Nashville, Jack H. 
Gilbreath, Chattanooga, Robert F. Gilbreath of Jackson and three grandchildren. 
His wife, Mrs. Pauline Shearin Gilbreath died in 1963.
GILLIAM, Eunice Mae White OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Miss Eunice Mae Gilliam, 91, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 
Campbellsville Cemetery with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Bennett May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Miss Gilliam was the daughter of the late Maggie 
White. She was a retired telephone operator and member of the Presbyterian 
Church.
Several nephews, nephews and cousins survive.
GILLIAM, Gertrude Frances OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Sep 1984
Mrs. Gertrude Frances Gilliam, 83, died on Friday, September 21, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was married to the late Sherman 
Gilliam. She was a Methodist.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday, September 22, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Martin, Pulaski; two sons, Cecil 
Gilliam, Nashville, and Thomas Gilliam, Pulaski; 12 grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.
GILLIAM, Hugh Kenneth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Feb 1983
Hugh Kenneth Gilliam, 77, of Route 2, Lynnville, died on Monday, February 7, 
1983 at his home. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Joe Mason at 1:00 
p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gilliam was a retired carpenter. He was the son of 
the late William Walker ad Della Pilkinton Gilliam. He was married to the Ruby 
Inman Gilliam of Lynnville, who survives.
Additional survivors include, one daughter, Gail Gilliam Willoughby of Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. Mossie Martin of Lewisburg; one grandchild; one nephew, Bill 
Gilliam of Lynnville; and several other nieces and nephews.
GILLIAM, Viola Storey OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Oct 1983
Mrs. Viola Storey Gilliam, 68, died Saturday, October 22, 1983 at a Nashville 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 24 at Oaks and Nichols Funeral 
Home, Columbia, with burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery of Maury County.
A native of Giles County she is survived by three brothers, Elvin and Robert 
Storey, Pulaski, and William Storey of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Flournoy 
Holley of Pulaski and Mildred Simmons of Michigan.
GILLIAM, William B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Sep 1987
Mr. William B. Gilliam, 52, of Pulaski, died Thursday, August 27, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill 
Yates officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Gilliam was the son of the late James Kelley Gilliam. 
He was retired from the U. S. Air Force where he served 20 years and was a 
Mason.
Survivors include his mother, Birdie Ridings of Illinois; his wife, Betty J. 
Gilliam of Pulaski; one son Hugh (Kelley) Gilliam; one daughter, Mrs. Linaya 
Fralix of Liberty Hill; one sister, Mary Cooke of Illinois; one grandchild.
GIST, Jeffery Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Jeffrey Lee Gist, 12, of Lawrenceburg, died on Saturday, February 27, 1982, 
after a gun accident at the home of a friend.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 1, at Freeman-Pettus Funeral Home in 
Lawrenceburg with burial in the Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Mack Pinkelton 
and Robert Mayes officiating.
Survivors include his parents, Lee and Wanda Cross Gist, Lawrenceburg; his 
grandmother, Mrs. Pauline Cross, Pulaski; his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Solon Daughtry of Giles County.
GLADISH, Louise Potts OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Mrs. Louise Potts Gladish of Lawrenceburg died Nov. 1, 1985, after a short 
illness at Crockett General Hospital. She was 88 years old.
She was born Jan. 2, 1897 at Prospect in Giles County and was the daughter of 
the late John Baker and Eliza Williamson Potts.
She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Lawrence County 
Historical Society and the Giles County Historical Society.
Funeral services were at Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home Nov. 3 with the Rev. Odis 
Green and the Rev. Clifton Johnston officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery, Pulaski.
She was the widow of the late William Ladd Gladish and is survived by five 
daughters, Martha E. Gladish, Mary Louise Gladish and Anna Gladish, 
Lawrenceburg, Cleo G. Hester, Dayton, Ohio, and Florence G. Kennon, Little Rock, 
Ark.; and one son, W. L. Gladish, Jr., Scottsboro, Ala.
Also surviving are four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GLADISH, Susan Sugg OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Dec 1984
Mrs. Susan Sugg Gladish, 79, St. Petersburg, Florida, died on Tuesday, December 
11, 1984, at St. Petersburg Nursing Home.
Graveside services were to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 13, at 
Maplewood Cemetery, Carl T. Cannon officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Sallie Sugg Perry of St. Petersburg.
GLADNEY, Wilburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. Wilburn Gladney, 77, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, May 14, 1986, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at 
North Funeral Home Chapel with Fulton Smith officiating. Burial was in Shady 
Grove Cemetery.
A native of Greenhill, Ala., Mr. Gladney was the son of the late Noah E. and 
Naomi McInnish Gladney. He was a member of the Baptist Church, VFW and was a 
veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Evelene Gladney of Lawrenceburg; three sons, David 
Gladney of Ethridge, Frederick Gladney of Pulaski, Michael Gladney of 
Lawrenceburg; one brother, Gilbert Gladney of Florida; one sister, Mrs. Lessie 
Mae Templeton of Ethridge.
GLASCO, Effie Easter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Mrs. Effie Easter Glasco, 60, a resident of Pulaski Terrace Apartments died on 
Friday, March 25, 1983 at Giles County High School.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Mark Johnson at 11:00 a.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in New Salem Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Glasco was a member of the Church of Christ and a 
housewife. Her husband, Clarence Glasco of Pulaski, survives. She was the 
daughter of the late Elmer and Vada Hendrix Gatlin.
Additional survivors include, two daugters, Mrs. Edith Coffman of Cedar Lake, 
Ind. And Mrs. Linda Kay Prince of Pulaski; three step-daughters, Mrs. Marie 
Gatlin of Lansing, IL, Mrs. Christine Sweeney and Mrs. Lillian Garner, both of 
Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Corene Hill of Fayetteville, Mrs. Margaret Peak of 
Gary, IN, and Mrs. Katherine Benefield of Minor Hill; eight brothers, E. R. 
Gatlin of Pulaski, Oliver Gatlin of Minor Hill, Conrad Gatlin of Atlanta, GA, 
Bee Gatlin of Ochochobee, FL, Jasper Gatlin of Prospect, Lindy Gatlin of Giles 
County and Fred Gatlin of Mexico; 13 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
GLASCO, James Clarence OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mr. James Clarence Glasco, 81, of Pulaski, died Saturday, May 30, 1987, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, June 1, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in New Salem 
Cemetery near Minor Hill.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Glasco was the son of the late Rosie 
Graham Glasco and was married to the late Effie Easter Glasco. He was a member 
of the Church of Christ and was retired from Gabriel.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Marie Galin of Lansing, Ill., Mrs. 
Christine Swinney and Mrs. Linda Burgess, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Lillian Garner 
of Minor Hill, Mrs. Edith Coffman of Cedar Lake, Ind.; 13 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
GLAZE, Mildred OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Dec 1981
Word has been received here of the recent death of a Pulaski native, Mrs. 
Mildred Glaze, 93, of Birmingham, Ala. She was a member of the Independent 
Presbyterian Church. Her husband was the late Andrew L. Glaze.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert H. Woodrow of Birmingham; two sons, 
Andrew L. Glaze, Jr. of New York and Dr. Robert P. Glaze of Birmingham; a 
sister, Mrs. Thomas Charles Fisher of Nashville.
GLOSSUP, Freddy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1981
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Freddy Glossup, 35, of Monmouth, 
Ill., who died Sunday, February 8 in that city were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister James E. Holt. Interment was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Glossup was the son of Allen Glossup of Pulaski, who survives, and the late 
Laura Bailey Glossup. He was employed as a meat processor for Wilson Meat 
Packers.
In addition to his father, survivors include a daughter, Miss Cassie Glossup, 
Monmouth; two sons, Ty Glossup and Chad Glossup, Huntsville, Ala.; three 
sisters, Miss Peggy Glossup, Franklin, Mrs. JoAnn Vanhooser, Winchester and Mrs. 
Glenda Simmons, Pulaski; six brothers, Carl Glossup, James Glossup, Harold 
Glossup, and Gale Glossup, Pulaski, Samuel Glossup, Ardmore, Ala., and Joe 
Glossup, Cookeville.
GLOSSUP, Mavis Byrne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mrs. Mavis Byrne Glossup, 65, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Pulaski, died 
Friday, Sept. 6, 1985, at Big Springs Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Ardmore, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Ora Bledsoe 
Smith and was married to the late John McCauley Byrne.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Marty Byrne Brown of Washington, D. C.
GLOVER, Edith Jane Hagood OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1982
Mrs. Edith Jane Glover, 41, Goodspring, died on Thursday, April 22, 1982, at St. 
Thomas Hospital, Nashville. She was a native of Giles County.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, April 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in was Giles Memory Gardens. Mark Hall and Ray McDonald 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Glover, and three sons, Lonnie, Timothy, 
and Danny Glover, all of Goodspring; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hagood, 
Minor Hill; two brothers, David and Donald Hagood, Minor Hill; a sister, Mrs. 
Judy Jernigan, Goodspring; her grandmother, Mrs. Sally White, Minor Hill; and 
two grandchildren.
GLOVER, Eva Candice Locke OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jul 1984
Mrs. Eva Candice Glover, 87, July 22, 1984, at Giles County Hospital. A native 
of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George and Betty Harwell Locke 
and was married to the late David Glover. She was a member of the Church of 
Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Bennett May 
Chapel, Bernard Koenig officiating, with burial in Shores Church of Christ 
Cemetery.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Lona Mae Brewer, Lynnville, Mrs. Hortence 
Neely, Mrs. Ima Jean Gilliam and Mrs. Mattie Ruth Tucker, all of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Christine Hillhouse, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Charlotte McDougal, Hendersonville; 
29 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
GLOVER, Hattie Elizabeth Nave OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jul 1987
Hattie Elizabeth Glover, age 90, of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., died Monday, July 27, 
1987, at Scott Memorial Hospital, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
Mrs. Glover was the wife of the late Walter May Glover and the daughter of the 
late Harvey and Mattie Ashworth Nave. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., 
Wednesday, July 29 at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. James D. Nave officiating 
with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alice Bassham, Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; two 
sons, Howard of Pulaski, and E. G. of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. 
Minnie Mitchell, Athens, Ala., Mrs. Cora B. Shelton, Lewisburg; two brothers, 
Earnest and Bennie Nave, both of Athens, Ala.; 4 grandchildren and 9 
great-grandchildren.
GLOVER, Roy McKinley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 May 1983
Mr. Roy McKinley Glover, 77, Goodspring, died Sunday, April 29, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 Sunday, May 1, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Terry Bear, Dale 
Sewell, and Ray McDonald officiating.
He was the son of the late Gus and Josie Shelton Glover and was married to Rosie 
Byrd Glover, Goodspring.
Other survivors include two sons, F. C. Glover and Glen Glover, both of 
Goodspring; one daughter, Mrs. Laura Mae Hobbs, Goodspring; seven brothers, Edd 
Glover, Pulaski,, Thomas and Garfield Glover, both of Shelbyville, Luther and 
Elmo Glover, both of Goodwpring, James and Raymond Glover, both of Rome, Ga.; 
four sisters, Mrs. Mary Pope, Goodspring, Mrs. Lois Woosley, Chapel Hill, Mrs. 
Tessie Smith, Shelbyville, and Mrs. Minnie Woodruff, Calif.; six grandchildren 
and nine great-grandchildren.
GLOVER, Willie Mae Fields OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jan 1987
Mrs. Willie Mae Glover, 81, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 8, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Texas, Mrs. Glover was the daughter of the late Charles Fagar and 
Ethel Faucett Fields and was married to the late J. S. Glover. She was a member 
of St. Andrew United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Minatra of Columbia, Mrs. Billy 
Rose of Pulaski, Mrs. Frances Harwell of McBurg; one son, James Edward Glover of 
Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Cherrie 
Turntine of Nashville; one half-sister, Mrs. Mary Clifton of Lawrenceburg; two 
half-brothers, Weldon Williamson of Ashland City, Tenn., J. D. Williamson of 
Nashville.
GOATS, Flournoy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Apr 1980
Mr. Flournoy Goats, 63, Route 2, Pulaski, died Saturday, April 5, 1980 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Monday, April 7 at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Larry Glass officiating.
A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late John and Mary Burks Goats.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Mae Goats, Pulaski; one son, Bobby 
Goates, Pulaski; one daughter, Martha Wilson, Columbia; two brothers, Charlie 
and Davis Goats, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Appleton, and Mrs. Junior 
Chapman, Pulaski; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
GOATS, Louise Scott OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Sep 1987
Mrs. Louise Goats, 60, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, August 28, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Goats was the daughter of the late David N. and 
Allie Mae Kirkland Scott.
Survivors include her husband, Edgar Goats of Pulaski; one son, Larry Bailey of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Linda Sumners of Pulaski; one brother, Robert Earl Scott 
of Pulaski; one sister, Martha Tallent of Pulaski; three grandchildren.
GOBBLE, William M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Dec 1987
Mr. William M. Gobble, 91, of Decatur, Ala., died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1987 at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 11, at Brown Service Chapel 
in Decatur. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Gobble was owner of Gobble and Fite Lumber Company in Decatur. He was 
married to Trammie Compton Gobble, who survives.
Other survivors include one brother, Noble Gobble of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, 
Grace Faulkner and Velma Rochelle, both of Lawrenceburg.
GOFF, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Nov 1986
Mr. Robert Goff, 83, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Old Mount 
Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Goff was the son of the late John I. (Cube) and 
Matilda Tippens Goff. He was a retired farmer and a member of Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Lou Howard Goff; one daughter, Mrs. Shelvy J. 
Bowers of Nashville; two grandsons, John A. Bowers of Fort Campbell, Ky., Brian 
Bowers of Nashville; two sisters, Miss Mary Goff and Miss Amanda Goff, both of 
Indianapolis, Ind.
GOLDSBY, Mark Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jul 1984
An 18-year-old youth, Mark Wayne Goldsby, died late Sunday night when the 
motorcycle he was riding sailed off Bryson Road down a 75-foot embankment and 
into Indian Creek.
Authorities said young Goldsby, a student at Giles County High School, was dead 
at the scene. Another boy, Jeff Birdsong, jumped from the two-wheeler as it left 
the road and escaped injury....
Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home with burial in Sandlin Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his father, Marvin J. Goldsby of Washington State; his mother, 
Margaret Wiley Green, and stepfather, William D. Green, Route 4, Pulaski; two 
brothers, Marvin James Goldsby, Pulaski; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Richard Lund of Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Goldsby, Washington.
GOLDMAN, Lee Rena Gibson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1984
Mrs. Lee Rena Gibson Goldman, 80, of the Brick Church Community, died on 
Tuesday, October 9, 1984, at Merihill Nursing Home in Lewisburg.
A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Edna Matthews 
Gibson and was married to the late Roy Buford Goldman. She was a member of 
Glenwood Presbyterian Church in Southport, Tennessee.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 11, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Robert Smith and David Roy Wall officiating, with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery at Lynnville.
Survivors include a son, Roy Burlon Goldman, Sr., Cornersville; one sister, Mrs. 
Jeffie Sands, Waco; a brother, Adolphus Gibson, Southport; three grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
GOOCH, B. H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
B. H. Gooch, 78, Pulaski, died Thursday, September 27, 1984, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Boss and Ola 
Gouldman Gooch. He was a retired employee of Caterpillar Tractor Corporation in 
Peoria, Illinois.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Kedron Cemetery, James Merritt officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosie Crabtree Gooch, Pulaski; two sons, Thomas 
H. Gooch, Dale City, Virginia, and Frank Gooch, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby 
Hasting, Kedron; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GOOCH, Gracie Weatherman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 July 1987
Mrs. Gracie Gooch, 87, of Pulaski, died Monday, July 20, 1987, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 22, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Thomas Orr officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gooch was the daughter of the late William 
Lafayette and Ada Dawes Weatherman and was married to the late Minus Gooch.
Survivors include two step-sons, John L. Gooch of Prospect, and James Gooch of 
Pennsylvania; one step-daughter, Loretta Thomason of Florida; one half-brother, 
Leon Randolf Weatherman of Texas; three half-sisters, Effie Mae Hearn, Wanda 
Ruth Scown and Joda Lee Haynes, all of Texas; one uncle, Clyde Dawes, Prospect; 
several nieces and nephews.
GOOCH, Minus Ewin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Minus Ewin Gooch, 83, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 21 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by Church of Christ Thomas Orr with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
A retired carpenter, Mr. Gooch was a native of Giles County, the son of the late 
John and Euphila Kerr Gooch. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gracie Weatherman Gooch; a daughter, Mrs. 
Loretta Tomlinson, Newport Richey, Fla.; two sons, John L. Gooch, Prospect, and 
James Gooch, York, Penn.; three sisters, Miss Bernice Gooch and Miss Zera Gooch, 
Prospect, and Mrs. Frances Smithermann, Sylacauga, Ala.; a brother, Kerr Gooch, 
Prospect; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
GOOCH, Rosie Crabtree OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Aug 1989
Mrs. Rosie Gooch, 84, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 1989, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 25, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gooch was the daughter of the late Jim and Ada 
Miller Crabtree and was married to the late B. H. Gooch.
Survivors include two sons, Frank Gooch of Pulaski, Thomas H. Gooch of 
Woodbridge, Va.; one daughter, Ruby Hasting of Kedron; two brothers, Stokley and 
F. A. Crabtree, both of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Hughes and Mrs. Dosie 
Hughes, both of Pulaski; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two 
step-great-grandchildren.
GOOCH, Zera OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Miss Zera Gooch, 89, of Prospect, died Friday, Sept. 20, 1985, at her residence. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Hanna Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John Yancey and 
Euphilia Kerr Gooch.
Survivors include one sister, Miss Bessie Bernice Gooch of Prospect; one 
brother, Kerr Gooch of Prospect; several nieces and nephews.
GOODLOE, Jackson Patterson Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jun 1983
Rev. Jackson Patterson Goodloe, Jr., 41 of Lynnville, died June 9, 1983 at his 
home.
Mr. Goodloe was the husband of Loretto Patterson Goodloe, and son of Margaret 
Moss Goodloe and the late Jackson Patterson Goodloe. He was a veteran of the 
Vietnam War and minister for Lynnville Methodist Church and Taylors Chapel 
Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, 1983 at 11 a.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Eugene Barrett and Roy West 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Loretto P. Goodloe, Lynnville; two daughters, 
Margaret Jessie Goodloe and Jacquelene Goodloe, both of Lynnville; a 
step-daughter, Patricia Ann Davis, Lynnville; his mother, Margaret Goodloe, 
Nashville; and a nephew, Bro. Bill Moss, Pulaski.
GOODMAN, Minnie Lee Shores OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1985
Mrs. Minnie Lee Goodman, 64, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 14, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Virginia 
Pittard Shores.
Funeral services were held at 4 p. m. Saturday, June 15, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Mt. Moriah, Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Rev Haywood Liles 
officiating.
Burial include her husband, J. Marlin Goodman of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Ginger Wilson of Lawrenceburg; one grandson; and two sisters, Mrs. Margie Ann 
Wesson, Mrs. Jane Morrow, both of Pulaski.
GOODWIN, Louise Duncan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Aug 1987
Mrs. Louise Duncan Goodwin, 82, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 22, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. Marcus Nickell and the Rev. Lowell Blankenship officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Goodwin was the daughter of the late William R. 
and Mary Price Duncan and was married to the late Charles M. Goodwin. She was a 
member of the Methodist Church and a retired plant worker for Continental Can 
Company.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Burchell of Pulaski; one son, 
Douglas Goodwin of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Betty Howell of Columbia.
GORDON, Annie Lucile Mason OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Jun 1987
Mrs. Annie Lucile Gordon, 88, died Tuesday, May 26, 1987, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30 at Dixon Chapel Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. A. B. Stewart officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gordon was the daughter of the late Lewis and 
Minnie Rhodes Mason. She was a member of the New Providence M. B. Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Gordon of Pulaski; six sons and four 
daughters, Laura Stevenson and Charlie Gordon of Nashville, Minnie Butler, 
Fletcher Gordon and Freeman Gordon, all of Pulaski, Robert Gordon, Jr. and Roger 
Gordon, both of Indianapolis, Ind., Margaret Gipson and Harrison Gordon, both of 
Phoenix, Ariz., Lou C. O'Berry of Chicago, Ill.; 43 grandchildren; several 
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Erma M. Holt of Nashville, Minnie M. Redus 
of Elkmont, Ala., Etta M. White of Indianapolis, Ind.; several nieces and 
nephews.
GORDON, Eunice Pearl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Eunice Pearl Gordon, 95, of Pulaski, who died 
Saturday, March 22 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Monday at 10:30 a. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Clarence K. 
Stewart. Interment followed in Brick Church Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gordon was the daughter of the late Edward and 
Nancy Britton and was married to the late Robert Lane Gordon. She was the oldest 
member of Friendship United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Robert M. Gordon of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. 
Eleanor Rainey, Mrs. Vivian Denton and Mrs. Opal Dunnavant, of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren, Mrs. Jewell (Cordell) Story, Waylon Denton, Diane Hickman Fulton, 
Johnny Lane Dunnavant and Michael Dunnavant, Pulaski, eight great grandchildren 
and four great great grandchildren.
GORDON, Gertrude G. Edmundson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mrs. Gertrude G. Gordon, 94, of Prospect (Bethel community) died Monday, Feb. 
15, 1988, in Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16, 
at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in 
Brown Cemetery in the Bethel community.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Gordon was the daughter of the late Elihue E. and 
Cornelia Hardy Edmundson and was married to the late W. B. Gordon. She was a 
member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one grandson, Joe Gordon of Huntsville, Ala.
GORDON, James Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for James Edward Gordon, 62, of West Shoal Street here in 
Pulaski, who died on Sunday, January 10 at Giles County Hospital, were held at 
2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, January 12 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Reverend Bill Moss officiated.
Mr. Gordon was a retired employee of the Giles County Highway Garage. He was the 
son of the late Lee Gordon. His mother, Mrs. Alice Marks Gordon, survives him.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Linda Griggs of Batesville, MS, and Mrs. 
Pat Swinney of Pulaski; three sons, Danny Gordon, Paul Gordon, and Larry Gordon 
of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Jo Davis and Mrs. Sally Holt, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Glen Gordon of Pulaski and Walter Gordon of Baltimore, MD; his mother, 
Mrs. Alice Marks Gordon of Pulaski. He also leaves 13 grandchildren.
GORDON, Jim OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 May 1982
Jim Gordon, 71, died on Wednesday night, May 12, 1982 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. on Sunday, May 16 at Jordon Funeral 
Home in Pulaski. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by two sisters, Myrtle Maxwell of Pulaski and Sadie Buford of 
Nashville; two brothers, W. O. Gordon and John D. Gordon, both of Louisville, 
KY; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
GORDON, Maude OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Apr 1982
Maude Alice Gordon, 82, of Route 6, Pualski, died on Sunday, April 18, 1982, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Bill Moss at 1:30 p. m. on Tuesday, 
April, 20, at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Gordon was 
married to the late Lee Gordon.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Everette Holt and Mrs. Jo Davis, both of 
Pulaski; two sons, Walter M. Gordon of Maryland and Glen Gordon of Pulaski; 16 
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
GORDON, William Campbell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Dec 1980
Funeral services for William Campbell Gordon, 63, a retired farmer and State 
dairy inspector, who died Friday, December 19 at his residence on Route 1, 
Pulaski, were conducted Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial 
in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Roy McDonald were 
the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gordon was the son of the late Foster, Sr. and 
Bertha Parker Gordon. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Cumberland Presbyterian 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Derryberry Gordon; four sons, William 
C. Gordon, Jr., Stephen C. Gordon and Randy A. Gordon, Pulaski and David H. 
Gordon, Shelbyville; two brothers, Foster Gordon and Tommy Gordon, Pulaski and 
seven grandchildren.
GORDON, William Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Funeral services for William Henry Gordon, 77, of Pulaski, who died Friday, 
August 22 at Giles County Hospital, were conducted Saturday at 10:30 a. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by Dr. Gudger Nichols. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Gordon was a Giles County native, the son of the late Henry B. and Bell 
Kennedy Gordon. He was a retired postal employee and held membership in the 
First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include several cousins.
GOSNELL, Clyde OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mr. Clyde Gosnell, 59, of Tchula, Miss., died Thursday, April 18, 1986, in that 
city. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Brick Church 
Cemetery with Robert Smith officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva Estep Gosnell of Tchula, Miss.; one daughter, 
Mrs. Charles (Debbie) Cove of Alabama; one brother, Douglas Gosnell of 
Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Cheatham of Nashville; two granddaughters.
GOSNELL, John Bell Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Feb 1982
John Bell Gosnell, Jr., 64, died on Wednesday, February 3, 1982, at his home in 
Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John Bell and Vestal Smith 
Gosnell. He was a farmer and a retired employee of Heil-Quaker.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, February 5, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in the Brick Church Cemetery, Robert Cousar officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Thurman Gosnell, Lynnville; one son, 
Barry Gosnell, Decatur, Alabama; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Cheatham, Nashville; 
two brothers, Douglas Gosnell, Nashville and Clyde Gosnell, Tchula, Mississippi; 
and one grandchild.
GOWAN, Brenda Faye OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Brenda Faye Gowan, 35, Wilson Lane, Pulaski died Sunday, June 19, 1983, 
following an accident in Maury County.
Mrs. Gowan was the wife of Ernest Byron Gowan. She was a Giles County native. 
She was the daughter of the late Rayburn Smith and Mildred Vick Cooper
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 1983 at East Hill Church 
of Christ, burial in Giles Memory Gardens with Rev. Mack Pinkelton, Floyd Farris 
and Larry Benderman officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
She is survived by one daughter, Tina Renee Gowan, Pulaski; and maternal 
grandmother, Itelyene Brewer Cooper of Ethridge.
GOWAN, Elease Prince OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Nov 1987
Mrs. Elease Gowan, 78, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1987, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Hammond officiating. Burial 
was in Diana Cemetery in Giles County.
Mrs. Gowan was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Frances Cole Prince and 
a native of Giles County. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Carl W. Gowan of Lewisburg; two daughters, Mrs. 
Paulette Crabtree and Mrs. Barbara Shaw, both of Lewisburg; two sons, Jerry and 
Robert Gowan, both of Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. Sammie Burt of Lynnville; 
three brothers, Allen D. Pierce of Fayetteville, Willard and Virgil Pierce, both 
of Pulaski; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
GOWAN, Ernest Walter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Ernest Walter Gowan, 70, Pulaski, died on Thursday, May 17, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Joe and 
Pearl Warden Gowan.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Dennis Russell and Floyd Farris officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Alice Griggs Gowan, Pulaski; six 
daughters, Mrs. Brownie Malone, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Geraldine Collins, Mrs. Jo 
Ann Fly, Mrs. Faye Payne, Mrs. Beverly Carver, Mrs. Peggy Turner, all of 
Pulaski; three sons, Billy Gowan, Jackie Gowan, and Glen Gowan, Pulaski; four 
sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hamlett, Mrs. Ethel Pierce, Mrs. Frankie Boone, Mrs. Ruth 
Surles, Pulaski; one brother, Carl Gowan, Lewisburg; 21 grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren.
GOWAN, Ernest Byron OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Ernest Byron Gowan, 38, Wilson Lane, Pulaski, died Sunday, June 19, 1983, 
following an accident in Maury County.
He was the husband of the late Brenda Faye Gowan and a Giles County native.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 1983 at East Hill Church 
of Christ, burial in Giles Memory Gardens with Rev. Mack Pinkelton, Floyd Farris 
and Larry Benderman officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Mr. Gowan is survived by his parents Ernest Walter and Mary Alice Griggs Gowan, 
Pulaski; one daughter, Tina Renee Gowan, Pulaski; three brothers, Billy, Jackie, 
and Glenn Gowan, all of Pulaski; six sisters, Brownie Malone, Murfreesboro, 
Geraldine Collins, Pulaski, JoAnn Fry, Pulaski, Faye Payne, Pulaski, Beverly 
Carver, Pulaski and Peggy Turner, Pulaski.
GOWAN, Lisa Kaye OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Lisa Kaye Gowan, 11, Wilson Lane, Pulaski, died Sunday, June 19, 1983, following 
an accident in Maury County.
She was the daughter of the late Ernest Byron and Brenda Faye Cooper Gowan.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 1983 at East Hill Church 
of Christ, burial in Giles Memory Gardens with Rev. Mack Pinkelton, Floyd Farris 
and Larry Benderman officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
She is survived by one sister, Tina Renee Gowan, Pulaski; paternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gowan, Pulaski; and great grandmother, Mrs. Iteylene Brewer 
Cooper.
GOWAN, Wallace Hill OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Wallace Hill Gowan, 66, of 827 Abernathy Drive in Pulaski, died on Sunday, April 
10, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Art Jenson 
at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12 in Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wallace was a retired dairy farmer and was a 
member of the Church of Christ. His wife, Mattie Richardson Gowan of Pulaski, 
survives. He was the son of the late Joe M. and Virgie Pearl Warden Gowan.
Additional survivors include, three daughters, Mrs. Don Gilbert of Memphis, Mrs. 
Alvin Kimbrough of Chattanooga and Mrs. Robert Jacoby of Columbia; two sons, Joe 
F. Gowan of Knoxville and Thomas Perry Gowan of Pulaski; two brothers, Ernest 
Gowan of Pulaski and Carl Gowan of Lewisburg; four sisters, Mrs. Oscar Surles, 
Mrs. Aymett Hamlett, Mrs. Virgil Pierce and Mrs. Grady Boone, all of Pulaski; 
twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
GOWEN, Christine Crumley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mrs. Christine Crumley Gowen, 67, of Ethridge, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Maury 
County Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, 
Aug. 23, at Ethridge Baptist Church with Bro. Lawrence Harris officiating. 
Burial was in John Lay Cemetery. North Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Gowen was the daughter of the alte Alex and 
Annie Virginia Woodard Crumley of Giles County. She was a member of the Ethridge 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, F. L. Gowen, Jr. of Ethridge; one daughter, Mrs. 
Carol Jean Hill of Birmingham, Ala.; one son, Don Lee Gordon of Decatur, Ala.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Juran Barnett of Pulaski, Mrs. Selma Widby of Nashville, Lee 
Darnell of Lewisburg; two granddaughters, Tonya Gowen of Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. 
Kelly Amos of Birmingham, Ala.; two grandsons, Brent Hill of Birmingham, Ala., 
Blake Gowen of Decatur, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
GOWER, Eli OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mr. Eli Gower of Louisville, Ky. (formerly of the Pleasant Ridge Community), 
died Saturday, April 2, after a short illness.
Survivors include his wife, Christene Williams Gower; one daughter, Carol Jean 
Riggs;
McDaniel Funeral Home in Louisville was in charge of arrangements.
GOWER, John Felix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Giles County native and retired farmer, John Felix Gower, 
76, who died in Louisville on Saturday, April 18, 1981 were held at Bennett-May 
Chapel Tuesday, April 21 at 1:00 p. m. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated. Burial 
was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Gower born May 27, 1904 was the son of the late Jessie Gower and Minnie 
Patterson Gower. He was not married.
Survivors include one brother, Eli Gower, Louisville, Ky.; one niece, Mrs. Jean 
Riggs, Louisville, Ky., and one nephew, Tillman Gower, Pulaski.
GRAHAM, Anna Mae Thomason OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Apr 1984
Mrs. Anna Mae Graham, 80, of Route 1, Lynnville, died on Wednesday, April 11, 
1984, at Graymere Nursing Home, Columbia.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Will and Molly Frost 
Thomason. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Spencer Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Edward Graham, Lynnville, and Jesse Graham, 
Waycross, Georgia; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Morris, Springhill, Tennessee; 20 
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
GRAMMER, Holley Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1980
Holley Lee Grammar, Sr., 63, of Nashville died Sunday, November 16 at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday November 18 at 10:00 a. m. at 
Pettus-Owen-Wood Funeral Home in Nashville with burial in Harpeth Hills Memorial 
Garden.
Mr. Grammar was a Giles County native. He was married to the late Alice Mae 
Reed.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Barbara Grammer and Mrs. Brenda Joyce 
Thomas, Nashville; six sons, John Grammer, Orange Park, Fla., Holley, Jerry, 
Don, Billy and Ronnie Grammer all of Nashville; 15 grandchildren; one 
step-sister, Mrs. Roberta Graves, Diana Community and one step-brother, Robert 
Bolden of Lynnville.
GRANT, Edwin Aaron OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1985
Mr. Edwin Aaron Grant died Monday, Sept. 8, 1986, in Orlando, Fla. Survivors 
include his wife, Susan Grant; two daughters, Martha Lynn and Lisa Grant; his 
parents, Aaron and Bettye Lou Grant; one brother, Donald Grant; two nephews; one 
niece and several aunts and uncles.
GRANT, Roy Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Aug 1985
Roy Lee Grant, 76, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, August 28, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lonzo and Ethel Richardson 
Grant. He was a retired security guard.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Clifton Grant of Pulaski; one son, Royce 
Grant of Pulaski; two daughters, Kathy Perry of Pulaski, Charlotte Cook of 
Nashville; one half-brother, Robert Grant of Columbia, Ga.; three half-sisters, 
Bell Vick of Florence, Ala., Alvie May of Chickasaw, Ala., Christine Miller of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Digmon of Sweet Water, Ala., Mrs. Willie Jane 
Crenshaw of Mobile, Ala.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GRAU, Herschel Dwight "Pops" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Dec 1985
Mr. Herschel Dwight "Pops" Grau, age 69, died at his home in Pulaski. A native 
of South Bend, Ind., Mr. Grau was an interior decorator and a veteran of WWII 
serving in both the US Army and the US Navy.
His parents were the late Roy an Cecile Grau.
No memorial services were conducted, due to the fact that Mr. Grau had requested 
that his remains be donated to the Vanderbilt School of Medicine in Nashville 
for medical research. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Betty Stanage Moore of Ardmore, Ala.; five 
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Grau of St. 
Augustine, Fla. and Edwin Grau of Lancaster, Calif.
GRAVES, Clyde B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1988
Mr. Clyde B. Graves, 69, of Prospect, died Monday, March 7, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Massey Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Graves was the son of the late Bunyan and Hortence 
Massey Graves. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include several cousins.
GRAVES, Edna Pryor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Pryor Graves, a native Giles Countian, and for 
many years a resident of Nashville, were conducted Monday, March 16 at 2 p. m. 
at Eastland Chapel, 904 Gallatin Road, Nashville, with James Shoulders 
officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Graves died at a Hendersonville Hospital on Thursday, March 12.
Survivors include two brothers, Solon S. Pryor of Columbia and Neal B. Pryor, 
Nashville; three sisters, Mattie Pryor, Gallatin, Mrs. Viola Tomberlain, 
Nashville, Mrs. Elizabeth Tomberlain; three daughters; and six sons.
GRAVES, Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1986
A Pulaski man was killed in a one vehicle accident in Alabama Sunday. Eugene 
Graves, 36, of Route 6, died when the tractor-trailer he was driving left the 
road and he was thrown from the vehicle.
Alabama state troopers said Mr. Graves apparently lost control of the truck when 
he swerved to miss hitting cattle. The accident occurred on Alabama Highway 24 
nine miles west of Russellville. He was driving a truck from Mid-Tennessee 
Express out of Eagleville. He was hauling a load of pipes at the time of his 
death.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial will be in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah White Graves of Pulaski; his parents, 
Edward Eugene and Inez Faye Graves of Pulaski; one son, Timothy Eugene Graves of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Becky Lynn Graves of Pulaski; three brothers, Roy 
Jefferson Graves of Nolensville, Joe Kent Graves and Donnie L. Graves, both of 
Pulaski; three sisters, Bonnie Pierce of Minor Hill, Annie Larson and Connie 
Graves, both of Pulaski; and his great-grandfather, Rubey Molden Fry of Pulaski.
GRAVES, Evie Lee Long OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Dec 1981
Mrs. Evie Lee Graves, 79, Pulaski, died on Sunday, December 13, 1981, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Demps Long and Zylphia 
Rogers Long and the wife of the late Edgar Graves. She was a member of the 
Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Monday, December 14, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include five sons, Virgil Graves, Lynnville, Calvin and Marion Graves, 
Pulaski, Monroe Graves, Minor Hill, and Charles Graves, Fayetteville; five 
daughters, Vivian Dunnivant, Dorothy Medley, Etty Medley, and Betty McGee, 
Pulaski., and Eva Mae Dunnivant, Hamilton, Ohio; six half-brothers, Luther Long, 
Minor Hill, Edward Long, Salem, Ala., James Long, Winter Haven, Florida, Lester 
Long, Decatur, Alabama, Junior Long, Belle Mina, Alabama, and Coleman Long, 
Texas; 36 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
GRAVES, Hortense Massey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jan 1983
Mrs. Hortense Massey Graves, 92, of Route One, Prospect died on Friday, January 
14, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 16 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. L. C. Duck officiating. Burial followed in the Massey 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Graves was the wife of the late Bunyan Graves. 
Her parents were the late Fields and Josephine Downing Massey.
She is survived by one son, Clyde Bee Graves of Prospect and several nieces and 
nephews.
GRAVES, Pete OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Aug 1982
Pete Graves, 74, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Giles County, died on Monday, 
August 2, 1982, at Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles and Jessie Long Graves. 
He was a retired farmer and cattleman.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 3, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, W. H. Fisher and Al Henson 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tessie Walls Graves, Murfreesboro; one son, 
Charles Graves, Brentwood; one brother, Kenny Graves, Arizona; two sisters, Iva 
Sargent, Arizona, and Hazel Scher, California; and three grandchildren.
GRAVES, Robert Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Robert Allen Graves, 71, of Route 6, Box 94-C in Pulaski, died on Monday, April 
4, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Marcus 
Nickell at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial 
followed in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Graves was a membr of the Methodist Church and a 
retired Giles County Highway Department employee. His wife, Christine Thurman 
Graves of Pulaski, survives. He was the son of the late John C. and Myrtle 
Coggins Graves.
Additional survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn McCluskey; two sons, 
Tom Walls of Nashville and Bob Walls of Pulaski; one brother, Howard Graves of 
Osceola, Indiana; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Ross of Columbia and eight 
grandchildren.
GRAVES, Roberta Bolden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Jul 1989
Roberta B. Graves, 68, of Terrace Apts., Pulaski, TN, died July 14, 1989, in the 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held July 16 at 2 p. m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Graves was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Lettie Strickland Bolden and the wife of the late James S. Graves.
Survivors include two sons, Tommy Graves of Diana and Wayne Bolden of Pulaski; 
two brothers, Robert Bolden of Pulaski and Ben Lee Bolden of Gainesville, FL; 
two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
GRAY, Edna Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1985
Mrs. Edna Wilson Gray, 60, of Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, August 21, 1985, at 
Maury County Hospital. A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the 
late Edd and Lula Gobble Wilson.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Fisk Trapp Baptist 
Church in Lawrence County with burial in Fisk Trapp Cemetery, Ed Lopp 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Paulie Gray of Lawrenceburg; three sons, J. L. 
Gray of Pulaski, Loyd Gray of Ethridge, Eddie Joe Gray of Lawrenceburg; two 
daughters, Janice Miller and Mrs. Freddie Adams, both of Nashville; nine 
grandchildren; two brothers, Glen Wilson of Florida, Tom Wilson of Ohio; one 
sister, Louise Bray of Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
GREEN, Adam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1983
Mr. Adam Green, age 91, of Route 6, Pulaski, died December 6, 1983, at the Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m. in Jordan Funeral 
Home with the Rev. R. A. Oliver officiating. Burial was in Goodsprings Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Green was a railroad worker and farmer. He was 
married to Mrs. Suddye Green of Pulaski. He was the son of the late Adam and 
Sarah Wilson Green.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one daughter, Ms. Robert McDowell of 
Los Angeles, California; two sons, Arthur Green of Cleveland, Ohio and Charlie 
Green of Los Angeles, California; five grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
GREEN, Bearl Wheeler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1983
Bearl Wheeler Green, 89, of 311 Jones Street, in Pulaski, died on Saturday, 
April 23, 1983 at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Bill Moss at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, 
April 24 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment followed in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Born in Tennessee, Mr. Green had been a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church 
since 1914. He was a retired carpenter. His wife, Mattie White Green of Pulaski, 
survives. He was the son of the late Daniel and Betty Jones Green.
Additional survivors include, two grandchildren, Glen Lamar of Pulaski and Gail 
Perry of Lawrenceburg, Ken.; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews.
GREEN, David Ray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1988
Mr. David Ray Green, 56, of Lynnville, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Bobby Williams officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Green was the son of the late Joe Horace and 
Georgie C. Holt Green. He was employed in the road construction business.
Survivors include his wife, Opal Beaver Green of Lynnville; one son, Donald Ray 
Green of Lynnville; three sisters, Doris Tuttle and Freda Brown, both of Spring 
Hill, Mildred Gilliam of Madison; two grandchildren.
GREEN, Inge Knowl OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
Mrs. Inge Green, 46, of Lynnville, died Monday, September 7, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Polk Memorial 
Gardens with the Rev. Richard Bradley officiating.
Mrs. Green was the daughter of Luise Frankenhouser Knowl Mohrr and the late 
Wilhelm Knowl of West Germany.
Survivors include her husband, Odis Green of Lynnville; one daughter, Mrs. Tommy 
McGee of Lynnville; two sons, William E. Green of Pulaski, James E. Green of 
Lynnville; two sisters, Maria Sacks and Regina Frankenhouser, both of West 
Germany; two brothers, Gustel and Doni Mohrr, both of West Germany; four 
grandchildren.
GREEN, Lillian Estelle Pickett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Mar 1987
Mrs. Lillian Estelle Green, 72, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 14, 1987, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Green was the daughter of the late William and 
Bessie Longshore Pickett.
Survivors include her husband, James Earl Green of Pulaski; three sons, David 
Green of Michigan, Franklin and Mike Green, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Tyson 
and Carson Pickett, both of Prospect; one sisters, Vivalee Johnson of 
Goodspring; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
GREEN, Linda Jane White OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Nov 1987
Mrs. Linda Jane Green, 45, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1987, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 20, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Judson Hays officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
Mrs. Green was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include her husband, Haywood Green of Pulaski; her parents, Nelson and 
Ivarene White of Pulaski; one son, Tony Green of Pulaski; one daughter, Tammy 
Edwards of Pulaski; one brother, Ernie White of Pulaski; one sister, Barbara 
Brown of Pulaski; two grandchildren.
GREEN, Mary Elizabeth Longshore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,25 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Green, 65, of Route 7, Pulaski, were 
held Thursday, February 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in 
Minor Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant. Mrs. Green died 
Tuesday in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Clemmie Higdon 
Longshore.
Survivors include her husband, Virdie C. Green; three daughters, Mrs. Eudean 
Johnson and Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, Minor Hill and Mrs. Dorothy Beasley, Salem, 
Ala.; a brother, J. D. Longshore, Shelbyville; a sister, Mrs. Susie Hill, 
Goodsprings; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
GREEN, Mattie Louise Durham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Oct 1985
Mattie Louise Green, 77, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 27, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel, Albert Pope and Jeffery Durham officiating. Burial was in 
Mars Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Anna 
Rebecca Bailey Durham and was married to the late G. H. Green.
Survivors include two step-sons, Flavel and Aaron Green, both of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Elizabeth Barnett of Pulaski; three step-daughters, Ann Dickey of 
Pulaski, Hazel and Oscar Grinnell, both of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Jessie 
Durham of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Agnes Lanier of Thebes, Ill., Rose Denton 
of Michigan; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
GREEN, Oben OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
A native Giles Countian, Oben Green, 60, of Chicago, Ill. died Saturday, April 
27 at Veterans' Administration Lakeside Medical Center in that city. Funeral 
services will be held Thursday (today) at 11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment will be in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Green was the son of the late George Haley and Rosie Anne Brewer Green. He 
was employed as a punch press operator in a manufacturing company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Massey Green; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy 
Mize, Pulaski; a son, Thomas O. Green, Pulaski; step-mother, Mrs. Louise Green, 
Pulaski; six sisters, Mrs. Littie Bowen, Summertown, Mrs. Hazel Grinnel and Mrs. 
Ozear Grinnel, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Ann Dickey, Mrs. Elizabeth Barnett and Mrs. 
Shelby Vernon, Pulaski; two brothers, Flavel Green and Aaron Green, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren; 11 nieces and 9 nephews.
GREEN, Ruby Neal OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1988
Mrs. Ruby Neal Green, 94, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 26, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 28, at Mount 
Moriah Cemetery with the Rev. Haywood Lyles. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Green was the daughter of Sam and Minnie Braly 
Neal and the wife of the late Elmo Green. She was a housewife and a member of 
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors inclued one son, Robert Green of Dickson,TN; three daughters, Mrs. 
Frances Lashlee of Nashville,TN, Mrs. Anne Shangraw, of San Diego,CA, and Mrs. 
Elmorie Martin of Pulaski, TN; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, 
and one brother, Thomas Neal of San Pedro, CA.
GREEN, Samuel Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. Samuel Edward Green, 53, of Elkmont, Ala., died Tuesday, April 12, 1988, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, at Elkmont Church 
of Christ with Buford C. Holt officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery. Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Green was the son of the late Verdie 
Carl and Mary E. Longshore Green. He was an employee of the Walker-Die Casting 
in Lewisburg.
Survivors include his wife, Marie Scott Green of Elkmont, Ala.; one daughter, 
Mrs. Patricia Hill of Smyrna; three sisters, Dorothy Beasley of Madison, Ala., 
Eudean Johnson and Evelyn Johnson, both of Minor Hill; two grandchildren.
GREEN, Stella Roberts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jun 1983
Stella Roberts Green, 88, Rt. 1 Pulaski, died June 10, 1983 at Hillview Nursing 
Home in Columbia, TN.
She was the wife of James Ed Green, and the daughter of the late Robert J. and 
Vinnie Stoven Roberts. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel, Sunday, June 12, 1983, 2 p.m. 
with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include one son, Loyd C. (Sharkey) Green, Pulaski and several nieces 
and nephews.
GREEN, Virdie C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1983
Virdie C. Green, 76, of Rt. 1, Minor Hill, TN died May 17, 1983 at Giles County 
Hospital. Mr. Green was born in Wilson County, TN, and was a retired farmer.
He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth Longshore Green, and the son of 
the late Samuel and Martha Ann Breeding Green.
Mr. Green is also survived by 1 son, Edward Green of Elkmont, Alabama; 3 
daughters, Eudean Johnson and Evelyn Johnson, both of Minor Hill, and Dorothy 
Beasley, Salem, Alabama; 4 brothers, Dewey, of Livingston, TN, Will, of 
Lawrenceburg, TN, Earl, of Fall River, TN, and Grady of Pulaski; 2 sisters, Mrs. 
Vella Bullington, Pulaski and Mrs. Ella Kelly, Lawrenceburg; 8 grandchildren, 
and 7 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18, 1983, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery; Mack Pinkelton and Buford Hold officiating.
GREENE, Annie Lee Anderson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Mrs. Annie Lee Greene, 80, of Route 6, Pulaski, died Friday, January 25 in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. The Rev. Clarence Stewart 
was the officiant.
Mrs. Greene, who held membership in the Baptist Church, was born in Giles 
County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. She was married to 
the late R. T. Greene.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Hal Stewart and Mrs. Walter Sandridge, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Herman Spencer, Columbia, Mrs. Esque Hampton, Athens, Ala., Mrs. 
David Hill, Tullahoma and Mrs. Berry Yantzi, Huntsville, Ala.; three sons, James 
Greene, Columbia, Charles Greene, Lynnville and Ronnie Greene, Nashville; a 
brother, William Anderson, Columbia; 30 grandchildren and 34 great 
grandchildren.
GREENE, Hershell O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Hershell O. Green, 73, of Route 1, Minor Hill, were held at 
2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Services were 
conducted by Danny Pettus and Gilbert Gibbs. Burial followed in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
A retired employee of the Giles County Highway Department, Mr. Green died on 
Wednesday, December 30 at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. Mr. Green is survived 
by his wife, Jennie Felker Green of Minor Hill. He was the son of the late 
Charlie and Utilla Cottrell Green. Survivors, including his wife Jennie, are 
three daughters, Mrs. Donna Townsend of Minor Hill, Mrs. Dot Warf of Lynnville, 
Mrs. Doris Pigg of Columbia; two brothers, Frank Green of Pulaski and Grady 
Green of Texas City, TX; one sister, Mrs. Herman Howell of Leoma, TN; three 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
GREGG, Jennie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Funeral services for 77-year-old Mrs. Jennie Gregg will be held this p.m. at 
3:00 at the Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala., with burial in the Kedron 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Gregg is survived by one daughter, three sons, and one sister, Mrs. Alberta 
Faulkner of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews and grandchildren.
GREGG, John Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Nov 1984
John Luther Gregg, 69, Pulaski, died on Thursday, November 8, 1984, at the 
Veterans Home. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John Thomas 
and Maudie Mae Grammar Gregg. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 10, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include two brothers, Thomas Gregg of Goodlettsville, Tennessee and 
James T. Gregg of Donelson, Tennessee; two sisters, Hazel Marquardt, Nashville, 
and Mildred Grisham of Kentucky.
GREGG, Joseph Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Nov 1984
Joseph Earl Gregg, 77, of Route 1, Lynnville, died Wednesday, November 7, 1984, 
at his home. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late James and 
Gertrude May Gregg. He wa a retired farmer and a member of the Lynnville Church 
of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 10, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Mack Wheeler and Al May officiating, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery at 
Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Alene Barber Gregg; one daughter, Mrs. 
Anita Shelby, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Ashton, Columbia; a half-sister, 
Mrs. Bertha Blackwell, Columbia; one brother, Clifford Gregg, of Mooresville, 
Tennessee and one grandchild.
GRENKO, John Paul Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
John Paul Grenko, Sr., 62, of Prospect, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 1989, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 
Kedron Cemetery with Doug Caldwell officiating.
A native of Ohio, Mr. Grenko was the son of the late John Paul Grenko and was 
married to the late Mary Ann Grenko.
Survivors include his mother, Helen M. Hosey of Florida; two sons, John Grenko, 
Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, Ronald Grenko of Prospect; one daughter, Trena Burdette of 
Prospect; two sisters, Louise Grenko and Shirley Hosey, both of Florida; seven 
grandchildren.
GRENKO, Mary Ann Mikola OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Aug 1986
Mrs. Mary Ann Grenko, 57, of Prospect, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 1986, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Elmer Howell officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Ohio, Mrs. Grenko was the daughter of the late John and Katherine 
Dubrovac Mikola. She was a nurses aid.
Survivors include her husband, John Grenko of Prospect; two sons, John Grenko, 
Jr. of Dayton, Ohio, Ronald Grenko of Prospect; one daughter, Trena Burdette of 
Prospect; two half-brothers, George and John Stunick, both of Dayton, Ohio; 
seven grandchildren.
GRIFFIN, Annie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Sep 1983
Mrs. Annie Griffin, age 84, formerly of the Minor Hill Community, died Tuesday, 
August 30, 1983 in Winter Haven, Florida. Funeral services were held in Winter 
Haven with burial in that city.
Mrs. Griffin was the wife of the late Mr. Herman Griffin of Minor Hill. Two 
daughters survive, Margaret Shelton and Joann Daniel both of Winterhaven, along 
with several grandchildren.
GRIFFIN, Charles Lamar OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1988
Mr. Charles Lamar Griffin, 58, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 5, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Blanch 
Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr Griffin was the son of the late Frankie Guy and Alta 
Exene Smith Griffin. He was a World War II veteran and a retired sales manager 
from DuBois Chemicals.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Southerland Griffin of Pulaski; one son, 
Jerry Griffin of Dacula, Ga.; one daughter, Brenda Kay Hargrove of Nashville; 
one sister, Mrs. Budell G. Bradford of Memphis; six grandchildren.
GRIFFIN, Lyles B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,
Mr. Lyles B. Griffin, 80, died Monday, Feb. 29, 1988, in Orlando, Fla., and was 
buried in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Griffin was the son of the late Junus and Minnie 
Griffin. Mr. Griffin is survived by a nephew, Duane G. Rost.
GRIFFIN, Mary Bell White OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1989
Mrs. Mary Bell Griffin, 63, of Union Grove, Ala., died Saturday, May 27, 1989, 
at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, May 29, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Paul McKissick officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of the late Horace 
and Thula Ridgeway White.
Survivors include her husband, Paul L. Griffin of Union Grove, Ala.; one son, 
Johnny Buchanan of Goodspring; one daughter, Pam Hollis of Madison, Ala.; four 
brothers, James White of Stella, Edd White of Lawrenceburg, Eldon and Leon 
White, both of Pulaski; three sisters, Gail Jones of Lawrenceburg, Ivadell Smith 
and Carolyn Skeen, both of Pulaski; four grandchildren.
GRIFFIN, Mary Ralston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
Mrs. Mary Ralston Griffin, 73, Columbia, died on Friday, June 8, 1984, at Maury 
County Hospital. A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Charles 
A. and Mattie Sue Baker Ralston and was married to the late Tommie Griffin. She 
was a retired saleslady and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 10, at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include two brothers, Stanley Ralston of Pulaski, and Charles A. 
Ralston of Lawrenceburg.
GRIFFITHS, E. Weaver OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1989
E. Weaver Griffiths died Jan. 15, 1989 at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home. A 
Masonic service was held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 p.m at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
He is the son of the late Rev. Phillip Louis and Emma Rebecca Gresch Griffiths. 
He was married to the late Mary Caroline Fleming Griffiths.
Survivors include two sons, Edwin W. Griffiths, Jr. of Magnolia, New Jersey and 
Gaylord Gene Griffiths of Falls Church, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Phyllis) 
Dregallo of Falls Church, Va.; two brothers, Phillip L. Griffiths and Dr. John 
A. Griffiths of Pinella Park, Fla.; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Fleming, Pulaski; 
11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren;
Mr. Griffiths was a native of Morris Run, Pa. He was a resident of Pulaski since 
1965 and employed at Maremont-Gabriel Corp. as superintendent of the tube mill.
GRIGGS, Billy Joe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1986
Mr. Billy Joe Griggs, 48, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 13, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton and Bill Worley officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Griggs was owner of Flatrock Furniture and Wholesale 
Company.
Survivors include his father, W. L. Griggs of Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. Razzie 
Garner Griggs of Pulaski; step-mother, Ivalene Griggs of Pulaski; his wife, 
Carolyn Redd Griggs of Pulaski; two sons, Billy Joe Griggs, Jr. and James L. 
Griggs, both of Pulaski; one brother, Randy Griggs of Pulaski; three sisters, 
Peggy Pickett, Vickie Elders, both of Pulaski, Faye Holman of Athens, Ala.; one 
step-sister, Mrs. Loyd Stafford of Pulaski; one granddaughter.
GRIGGS, Charlotte Ann Sartwout OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Mrs. Charlotte Ann Griggs, of Route 6, Pulaski, died Monday, March 11, 1985, at 
her home in Aspen Hill. She was the daughter of the late J. Delbert and Eva 
Graham Sartwout, and the wife of the late Thomas Neil Griggs.
Funeral services were Friday, March 15, in the chapel of Bennett May Funeral 
Home with Rev. Richard Paquette and Father Thomas Field officiating. Burial was 
in the Riverview Cemetery in Fayetteville.
She was a member of the Pulaski Catholic Church.
Surviors include one sister, Mrs. Grace Van Wormer of Pinconning, Mich.; and 
several cousins.
GRIGGS, Clay OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1983
Mr. Clay Griggs, DeMoines, Iowa, died Thursday, December 30, 1982 in that city. 
Funeral services were held in Newton, Iowa on Tues., Jan. 4, with burial in that 
city.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mamie Picket Griggs, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. 
Virgil Oswald, Iowa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ruth Benson, Iowa; three brothers, 
Clyde Griggs, Iowa, Grady Griggs, Pulaski, and Malloy Griggs, Prospect; one 
sister, Clara Griggs, Prospect, and 11 grandchildren. Mr. Griggs was a native of 
Giles County.
GRIGGS, Ensley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Dec 1987
Ensley Griggs, 64, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1987, at Veterans Hospital 
in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 4, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Griggs was the son of the late Sam and Nora 
Dunivant Griggs. He was a World War II veteran and retired from government.
Survivors include his wife, Cleo Dill Griggs of Pulaski; two sons, Robert Griggs 
of Lakeville, Ind., Donald Griggs of South Bend, Ind.; one daughter, Patty Riedl 
of South Bend, Ind.; three step-sons, Larry Dill of Pulaski, Wayne Dill of 
Lakeville, Ind.; five brothers, Albert Griggs of Dowagiac, Mich., Leon Griggs, 
of South Bend, Ind., Freeman and Flenoy Griggs, both of Pulaski, Benton Griggs 
of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Verna Doyle of Madison, Tenn., Estheline 
Duncan of Nashville, Aleatha Largin of Cornersville; 15 grandchildren; several 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
GRIGGS, Mabel Elwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Oct 1983
Mrs. Mabel Elwood Griggs, age 94, of Route 6, Box 303A, Pulaski, died October 
19, 1983, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 22, at 11 a.m. at the Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Reverend Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Kedron 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Griggs was a member of the Hannah Baptist Church 
and was a housewife. She was married to the late Henry Aymett Griggs and was the 
daughter of the late Wesley and Mollie Smith Edwards.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Beddingfield of Pulaski; one son, 
Garland Griggs of Pulaski; two half-sisters, Mrs. Henry Hurd, Mrs. Rachel 
Rainey, both of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
GRIGGS, Mickey Darrell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Mickey Darrell Griggs, 18 days old, of Route 1, Pulaski, died August 6, 1983, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 1983, at the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Doyle Smith 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Johnnie and Helen Ann Barnett Griggs of Pulaski; 
one brother, Matthew Griggs of Pulaski; three sisters, Mary Griggs, Sandra 
Griggs, and Jessica Griggs, all of Pulaski; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Jessie Barnett of Pulaski; and paternal grandparent Mrs. Maggie (Pink) Griggs of 
Pulaski.
GRIGGS, Oliver Wendell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jun 1985
Oliver Wendell Griggs, 50, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 9, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Wiley Griggs. He 
was a veteran of the Korean War and was employed at M. S. Church Auto Parts.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Mattie Hedgecoth Griggs of Pulaski; his wife, Pat 
Griggs of Pulaski; two sons, Wade Griggs of Lynnville, Ricky Griggs of Naples, 
Florida; one brother, James W. Griggs of Tullahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Mahlon 
Martin, Mrs. Len Callahan, both of Pulaski.
GRIGGS, Pink Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1987
Mr. Pink Griggs, Jr., 60, died Sunday, May 3, 1987, in Lincoln Park, Mich. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Cornersville 
Funeral Home with Doyle Smith officiating. Burial will be in Lynnwood Cemetery 
in Lynnville.
Mr. Griggs was the son of the late Rev. Pink Griggs.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Walker Griggs of Michigan; two daughters, 
Mary Sue North of Chicago, Ill., and Kathy Pusquill of New York City, N.Y.; five 
sons, Phillip, Joe, John, and Eddie Griggs, all of Michigan; four brothers, 
Clarence and Johnny Griggs, both of Pulaski, Hudson Griggs of Cleveland, Tenn., 
and Shields Griggs of Cookeville; five sisters, Mrs. Clifford Thomas and Dimple 
Prentice, both of Pulaski, Lovelace Griggs of Lynnville, Lavert Wilson of 
Cornersville, Sara Brown of Wilmington, Ill.; 17 grandchildren.
GRIGGS, Pink Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1982
Reverend Pink Griggs, 73, of Route 2, Lynnville, died on Tuesday, April 6, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverends Clarence K. Stewart and Mack 
Pinkelton
at 1:00 p. m. on Friday, April 9 at Carr and Erwin Chapel . Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Rev. Griggs was a minister for 34 years at the Welcome 
Valley Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maggie Parsons Griggs of Lynnville; six sons, 
Clarence and Johnnie Griggs, both of Pulaski, Shields Griggs of Cookeville, 
Hudson Griggs of Cleveland, Raymond Griggs of Gate, Mich., daughters, Mrs. 
Marzee Thomas of Pulaski, Mrs. Lovelace Griggs of Lynnville, Mrs. Levert Wilson 
of Lewisburg, Mrs. Dimple Prentice of Campbellsville, and Mrs. Sarah Brown of 
Wilmington, Ill.; three brothers, Lexie and Leonard Griggs, both of Arizona and 
Hudson Griggs of Lewisburg; four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Lee Darnell of Chapel 
Hill, Mrs. Thelma Reynolds of Lewisburg, Mrs. Mildred Shernell and Mrs. Nonie 
Seagroves, both of Arizona.
He also leaves 32 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
GRIGGS, Vera James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Mar 1984
Mrs. Vera James Griggs, age 90, of Route 2, Pulaski, died at Giles County 
Hospital on March 7, 1984. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 8, at 2 
p.m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in New 
Zion Cemetery (Briar Ridge).
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Griggs was married to the alte Walter Griggs and 
was the daughter of the late Green and Nancy Grant Miller.
Survivors include, one son, Cecil James of Minor Hill; one daughter, Mrs. 
Sumpter White of Pulaski; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 6 
great-great-grandchild.
GRIGSBY, Frank Lewis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Frank Lewis Grigsby, 38, who died July 17, 1980 at his 
residence on Route 1 Ardmore were held at 12:00 noon Sunday, July 20 at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel in Queen Ann Funeral Home. Interment in Elkton 
Cemetery. Rev. Ray White officiated.
Mr. Grigsby was the son of the late Henry Lewis Grigsby; He is survived by his 
mother, Mrs. Lucy May Harney Grigsby; one sister, Miss Barbara Faye Grigsby; 
grandmother, Mrs. Daisy Stevenson, all of Ardmore; aunt, Mrs. Maggie Sharpe, 
Nashville; three great-aunts, Mrs. Minnie Jackson, Mrs. Lethie Mae McCollum, 
Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Tennie Mae Nelson, Nashville; three uncles, J. D. Harney, 
O. C. Garrett, Tom Garrett, all of Chicago, Ill.
GRIMES, Margaret Horton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1986
Mrs. Margaret Horton Grimes, 58, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Sunday, Feb. 2, 
1986, in Indianapolis. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 7, at People's 
Funeral Home in Indianapolis with burial in that city. Mrs. Grimes was a native 
of Lynnville.
Local survivors include a daughter, Miss Mackie Mae Duke of Lynnville; a 
brother, Woodrow Horton of Columbia.
GRISHAM, Moses Hollis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mr. Moses Hollis Grisham, 78, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1989, at 
Huntsville General Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 6, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Grisham was the son of the late S. W. and Otis Pierce 
Grisham. He was retired from Maremont-Gabriel Corporation and was a World War II 
veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Naydene Grisham of Pulaski; two sons, Wayne Grisham 
of Missouri, Andy Grisham of Pulaski; two daughters, Betty Guyse of 
Guntersville, Ala., Miss Linda Grisham of Pulaski; one brother, Johnny Grisham 
of Alabama; four grandchildren.
GROSS, Andrew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Oct 1984
Andrew Gross, 72, Pulaski, died on Saturday, October 27, 1984, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Eperjeske, Hungary, he was the son of the late Morice and 
Janka Fulop Gross. He was a merchant, having operated Elaine's clothing store in 
Pulaski for 45 years.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 28, in Nashville with 
Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his brother, Lester Gross of Pulaski; one sister, Margaret 
Schwartz, Brooklyn, New York; two nieces and two nephews.
GROSS, Dora Shapiro Newsline 07 Jul 1987
Dora Gross, 78, of 312 Hicks Cut Road, Pulaski, TN, died June 29, 1987, at her 
residence. Graveside funeral services were held July 1 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenlawn 
Cemetery in Atlanta, GA.
Mrs. Gross was born January 1, 1909 in Lithuania to the late Aaion and Ethel R. 
Katz Shapiro. She came to America in 1920 and lived in Giles County for 50 
years. Mrs. Gross was a member of the Shearith Israel Synagogue, Nashville and 
Temple David, Tampa, FL. She was a member of Hadassah and Farm Bureau Ladies of 
which she served on the Board of Directors. She and her husband owned and 
operated Elaine's Shop and Etta Ray's Shop.
Survivors include her husband, Lester Gross; two daughters, Etta Ray Hirsch and 
Elaine Thorn both of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Grant of Ft. Lauderdale, 
FL; one brother, Mr. Abe Shapiro of Birmingham, AL; and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Dora Gross 
Building Fund of the Giles County Farm Bureau.
GROVES, Lela Nadine Searcy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mrs. Lela Nadine Groves, 64, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 13, 1986, at her 
residence.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Anderson, Garrett and 
Boyd Funeral Home in Joelton, Tenn., with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery in 
Goodlettsville. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Sumner County, Mrs. Groves was the daughter of the late Luther and 
Eula Lee Walker Searcy.
Survivors include her husband, J. L. Groves of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Judy 
Robinson of Pulaski, Mrs. Regina Leighton of Whites Creek community of Davidson 
County; one son, John Groves of Pulaski; six grandchildren.
GRUBBS, Grace OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Miss Grace Grubbs, 91, of Pulaski died Tuesday, January 15 at Fairhaven Nursing 
Home. Funeral rites were held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with 
the Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Grubbs, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late L. S. and Sue 
Ella Portress Grubbs.
Survivors include two brothers, Raymond Grubbs and Edward Grubbs of Pulaski; 
several nieces and nephews.
GRUBBS, Raymond Browning OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Sep 1982
Raymond B. Grubbs, 79, of Route 3, Pulaski, died on September 24, 1892, in Giles 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel at 3:00 p. m. Saturday, 
September 25 with the Reverends Clarence K. Stewart and Marcus Nickell 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Grubbs was a member of the Methodist Church and 
was retired from the County Highway Department.
Mr. Grubbs was the son of the late Leroy Sidney and Sue Ella Portress Grubbs. He 
was married to the late Geannie B. Grubbs.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Harold Worsham of Pulaski; one brother, Ed 
C. Grubbs of Pulaski; and one grandson.
GRUBBS, Ruby Prosser OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Aug 1989
Mrs. Ruby Prosser Grubbs, 74, of Forest Park, Ga., died Thursday, Aug. 17, 1989, 
at Clayton General Hospital in Riverdale, Ga. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, Aug. 19, at Parkway Gardens Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Harwell, 
minister of Jonesboro Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the Garden of 
Love in Forest Park.
Mrs. Grubbs was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late H.W. and 
Lilla Colston Prosser. She was a graduate of Beech Hill High School, attended 
Martin College, Middle Tennessee State University, Peabody and received her 
master's degree from the University of Georgia. She taught at Beech Hill High 
School and was a teacher at Fulton County, Ga., when she retired.
Survivors include her husband, John Grubbs of Forest Park; three step-daughters, 
all of Georgia; four sisters, Maudie Park and Mary Dale, both of Pulaski, Tula 
Lawrence of Minor Hill, Lucille Prosser of Nashville; one brother, Austin 
Prosser of Texas; several nieces and nephews.
GRUBBS, Sallie Will OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Mrs. Sallie Will Grubbs, 72, of Route 6, Pulaski died Wednesday, September 10 in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a. m. Friday at 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Earl Hocker and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Grubbs was the daughter of the late Will and 
Alice Simpson Stanford and was married to the late Malcolm Grubbs. She was a 
member of the United Methodist Church and was a retired machine operator at W. 
E. Stephens Mfg. Co.
Survivors include a son, James Richard Grubbs, Lawrenceburg; a sister, Mrs. 
Pearl Holt, Pulaski; a granddaughter and two step granddaughters.
GUNTER, Buford G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Buford G. Gunter, 85, a retired mechanic, of Route 4, 
Pulaski, who died Sunday, January 20 in Fairhaven Nursing Home, were held 
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Frank 
Rouse. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Gunter's parents were the late Mark Grant and Mollie 
Biles Gunter.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
GUNTER, John Aymett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
John Aymett Gunter, 58, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Tom Campbell officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Jennings Bryan and Hallie 
Betty Marks Gunter. He was a World War II veteran and a retired insulator for 
Breeding Co. Local 86.
Survivors include his wife, Dot Gunter of Pulaski; one brother, Paul Gunter of 
Pulaski; and one sister, Margaret Luna of Lynnville.
GUNTER, John William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1980
John William Gunter, 22, of Cloverbottom Developmental Center, Donelson, died 
there Thursday, December 11.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
with interment in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the 
officiant.
A Williamson County native, Mr. Gunter was the son of William A. Gunter of 
Franklin and Mrs. Herman Guthrie of Toledo, Ohio, who survive.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his stepfather, Herman Guthrie, 
Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Deborah Larkin, Toledo; maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Pulaski.
GUNTER, Lacy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Lacy Gunter, 87, died Sunday, June 20, 1982, at his residence on Route 4, 
Pulaski. A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late William and Rela Gaines 
Gunter and the husband of the late Esther Marks Gunter. He was a retired 
carpenter.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, June 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Pisgah Cemetery, Frank Rouse officiating.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lessie Gray Russell, Pulaski, Mrs. Emma 
Ree Sullivan and Mrs. Florine Baskin, Murfreesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Bass 
and Mrs. Mary Lou Keltner, Pulaski; four grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
GUNTER, Thomas Paul OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. Thomas Paul Gunter, 64, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 14, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital in Pulaski. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 
16, at Carr and Erwin
Chapel with Marshall Moss and Paul McKinney officiating. Burial was in Pisgah
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Gunter was the son of the late Jennings Bryan and 
Hallie Marks Gunter. He was a veteran of World War II and a roller operator for 
Brown Paving Company.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Tomerlin Gunter of Pulaski; two sons, Thomas 
Wayne and Barry Gunter, both of Pulaski; one sister, Margaret Luna of Lynnville, 
Tennessee.
GUNTER, William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jul 1980
A Giles County native, William Gunter, 24, of Toledo, Ohio, died Saturday, July 
5 in that city at St. Vincent Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 
11:00 a. m. at Jasin's Funeral Home in Toledo with burial following in Lake 
Township Cemetery, Walbridge, Ohio.
Mr. Gunter was the son of Mrs. Hazel Allison Gunter Guthrie of Toledo, and 
William Gunter, Sr. of Franklin, who survive.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tina Warden Gunter; 
a daughter, Melissa Gunter, a son, William Gunter, III, both of Toledo; 
step-father, Herman L. Guthrie, Toledo; a brother, John William Gunter, 
Donelson; a sister, Mrs. Debra Larkin, Toledo and maternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Kenneth Jones, Giles County.
GUY, Anna Belle Bullington OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
Anna Belle Bullington Guy, formerly of Giles County, of Valrico, FL, died on 
Sunday, April 17, 1983.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 19 at Stowers Funeral Home in 
Brandon, FL with interment to follow in that city.
She is survived by, her husband, Earl Guy of Valrico; one son, Donnie Guy of 
Abbeyville, SC; one brother, Marion Bullington of Winter Haven, FL; and one 
sister, Mrs. Cleo Smith of Minor Hill.
GUY, Frances M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Ms. Frances M. Guy, 47, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1987, at Vanderbilt Hospital. 
Mass of the Resurrection was held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Holy Name Catholic 
Church with Father Charles F. Strobel celebrant. Graveside services followed in 
Woodlawn Memorial Park with Earl Claud of Dover officiating. Nashville Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Union City, Ind., Ms. Guy was the daughter of the late Herbert A. 
Guy and Mrs. Lucile C. Guy of Centerville, who survives.
In addition to her mother, survivors include three sons, Burnace Ralph McDonald, 
Jr. of Bessemer, Ala., Richard and Dennis Kimberlin, both of Chillicothe, Ohio; 
one sister, Marie Love of Centerville; two grandchildren.
HAGAN, Alma Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Oct 1981
Mrs. Alma Smith Hagan, 83, died Friday Oct. 23, 1981 in Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday October 25 at Bennett-May Chapel at 2:00 
p. m. by Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. Bill Moss. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Hagan, wife of retired druggist, Aubrey Hagan, Sr. was the daughter of the 
late Larkin and Sara Gregory Smith. She was a member of the United Methodist 
Church
Survivors besides her husband Aubrey Hagan, Sr., Pulaski include a daughter, 
Mrs. Elbridge White, Nashville; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Roberta Hagan, 
Pulaski; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
HAGAN, Era Robinson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1983
Mrs. Era R. Hagan, age 84, of Route 2, Leoma died October 16, 1983, at the Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 Tuesday, October 18, at the Loretto Memorial 
Chapel. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Mrs. Hagan was a native of North Carolina and was married to the late Marcus 
Hagan. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Martha Steadman Robinson.
Survivors include two sons, Paris Hagan of Leoma, L. C. Hagan of Lawrenceburg; 
four daughters, Wynell Smith of Leoma, Marie Faught of Madison, Faye Parker of 
Goodlettsville, Lola Price of Pulaski; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great 
grandchildren.
HAGAN, Louis Aubrey Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Louis Aubrey Hagan, Jr., 62, Superintendent of Pulaski Electric Service died 
Wednesday afternoon at the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services will be held 
at the First United Methodist Church, Friday morning at 11:00 a. m. with the 
Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett-May 
Company will be in charge of the services.
Superintendent Hagan was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a 
veteran of World War II. He was appointed superintendent of the Pulaski Electric 
System in 1974 after being with the company since January of 1940. Mr. Hagan, 
due to prolonged illness, has been on leave of absence since January of this 
year.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hagan, Sr.; his wife, Roberta 
Brown Hagan of Pulaski; two sons, Robert Terrence Hagan, Massachusetts, and John 
Aubrey Hagan, Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Elbridge White, Nashville and five 
grandchildren.
HAGAN, L. Aubrey Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Nov 1984
L. Aubrey Hagan, Sr., 88, of Pulaski Health Care Center, died on Friday, 
November 2, 1984, in Hillside Hospital, Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John and Melissa Hagan and 
was married to the late Alma Smith Hagan. He was a retired druggist and a member 
of First United Methodist Church.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 3, at Maplewood 
Cemetery, Paul Allen and member of the Masonic Order officiating with Bennett 
May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elbridge White of Nashville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Ray Mobley, Athens, Alabama, and Mrs. Harrison Schmitt, Silver City, New 
Mexico; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
HAGOOD, Earnest Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Earnest Earl Hagood, 78, of Route 1, Godsprings, died on Monday, September 3, 
1984, at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Lester, Alabama.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Will and Mary Warren 
Hagood. He was a retired self-employed milk truck driver.
Funeral services were to be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Mark Johnson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rena White Hagood, Minor Hill; two sons, David 
Hagood of Minor Hill, and Donald Hagood of Goodsprings; one daughter, Mrs. Judy 
Jernigan, Minor Hill; three brothers, Ozro Hagood, Minor Hill, Thomas Hagood, 
Shelbyville, Sherman Hagood, Michigan; four sisters, Louise Sanderson and 
Beatrice Woodard, Pulaski, Mary Will Thompson, Minor Hill, and Ruby Walker, 
Florida; 11 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
HAGOOD, Prudie Etha Randolph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 1988
Mrs. Prudie Etha Hagood, 81, of Lewisburg, died Monday, July 18, 1988, at Middle 
Tennessee Methodist Hospital in Winchester. Funeral services were held 
Wednesday, July 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Larry Glass officiating. 
Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Hagood was the daughter of the late Henry and Lillie 
Pearl Shelton Randolph and was married to the late William Thomas Hagood. She 
was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
Survivors include one son, Charles E. Hagood of Unionville; two daughters, 
Frances Canady of Shelbyville, Martha Thompson of Lester, Ala.; seven 
grandchildren.
HAGOOD, Rena White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jul 1989
Mrs. Rena Hagood, 83, of Goodspring, died Wednesday, July 5, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hagood was the daughter of the late Dave and 
Sally Davis White and was married to the late Ernest Earl Hagood.
Survivors include two sons, David Hagood of Minor Hill, Donald Hagood of 
Goodspring; one daughter, Judy Jernigan of Goodspring; two brothers, Cletus 
White of Minor Hill, John D. White of Pulaski; four sisters, Myrtle Word, 
Ivalene Smith and Cleo Mankins, all of Minor Hill; Marveline Ball of Nashville; 
11 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
HAGOOD, William Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1986
Mr. William Thomas Hagood, 73, of Shelbyville {formerly of Minor Hill} died 
Saturday, April 12, 1986, at Glenoak Nursing Home in Shelbyville. Funeral 
services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Bill Turner officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hagood was the son of the late William and Mary 
Warren Hagood. He was a retired employee of the railroad.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Prudie Hagood of Shelbyville; one son, Charles 
Hagood of Unionville; two daughters, Frances Canady of Shelbyville, Martha 
Thompson of Lester, Ala.; two brothers, Ribe and Sherman Hagood, both of Minor 
Hill; four sisters, Luree Sanderson and Mary Will Thompson, both of Minor Hill, 
Beatrice Woodard of Pulaski, Ruby Walker of Florida; seven grandchildren.
HAISLIP, Ada Evelyn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 2003
Mrs. Ada Evelyn Haislip, age 85, Lewisburg, TN, died on May 2, 1983, in the 
Lewisburg Community Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Edd Lebert Haislip, and the daughter of the late 
Bruce and Maggie Law Barnes Haislip. She was a member of the Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by one son, Everett Haislip; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtice 
Willoughby and Mrs. Lillian McCollum Daniel, both of Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. 
William Brown; and one brother, Roy Haislip, both of Cornersville. Nine 
grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 3, 1983 at London Funeral Home, 
with burial in Short Cemetery at Spring Place, the Rev. John Pope officiating.
HAISLIP, Effie Lovett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Nov 1984
Mrs. Effie L. Haislip, 92, Route 4, Pulaski, died on Monday, November 19, 1984, 
at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski. A native of Lincoln County, she was the 
daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Brady Lovett and was married to the 
late Floyd Haislip. She was a member of the Beech Hill Church of Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, at Bennett 
May Chapel, Billy Cole officiating, with burial in Lovett Cemetery in Lincoln 
County.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Clellie Prosser of the Beech Hill Community; 
and several nieces and nephews.
HAISLIP, Effie Viola Luna OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mrs. Effie Viola Haislip, 88, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1988, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 18, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Haislip was the daughter of the late Adron and 
Annie James Collins Luna and was married to the late Floyd Haislip. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nerene Riner of Pulaski; one son, Sam 
Haislip of Palm Harbor, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Viola Coble of Frankewing.
HAISLIP, Sam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1988
Mr. Sam Haislip, 67, of Dunedin, Fla., died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1988, at Mease 
Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 6, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Haislip was the son of the late Floyd and Viola 
Luna Haislip.
Survivors include his wife, Lea Robinson Haislip; two sons, Richard Haislip of 
Dunedin, Fla., Richard Haislip, Palm Harbour, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Nerene 
Riner of Pulaski; two grandchildren.
HALL, Alta Mae Rose OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Mrs. Alta Mae Rose Hall, 82, of Hawkins, Texas, died Friday, April 22, 1988, in 
that city. Funeral services were held Monday, April 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Judson Hays and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hall was the daughter of the late Sam and Milanda 
Chapman Rose and was married to the late William Hall.
Survivors include one daughters, Mrs. Nell McFarland of Pulaski; one brother, 
Hollie Rose of Peoria, Ill.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
HALL, Baugh Dee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1983
Mr. Baugh Dee Hall, age 64, of Route 2, Box 132A Prospect (Elkton Community) 
died Saturday, November 26, 1983, at his residence. Mr. Hall had been disabled 
for several years.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel Monday, November 28, 1983, 
at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mr. Hall was a member of the Elkton 
Baptist Church. He was retired from the Genesco Shoe Corporation. He was the son 
of the late Ernest and Ina Bell Woodard Hall. Mr. Hall was married to Mrs. 
Frances McNeese Hall of Elkton.
Survivors other than his wife, include, two daughters, Mrs. Glenda White of 
Elkton and Mrs. Wanda Pruitt of Ethridge; five grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild; step-mother, Mrs. Gertrude Hall of Nashville; and one sister, 
Mrs. Lila Mae Loftis of Nashville.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HALL, Luther OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mr. Luther (Luke) Hall, 27, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Pulaski, died 
Saturday, Nov. 11, 1989. Mr. Hall attended Giles County High School and Martin 
Methodist College.
Survivors include his father, James C. Hall of St. Pauls, N. C.; mother and 
step-father, Brenda and Jim Millican of Pulaski; one brother, Grayson Hall of 
St. Pauls, N. C.; two sisters, Sinia Kaye Woodard and Karla Faye Newton, both of 
Pulaski; five nieces.
HALL, William Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Oct 1980
Funeral services for William Henry Hall, 82, of Hawkins, Texas, who died Sunday, 
September 21 at his residence, were held Tuesday at 10:00 a. m. at Mount Pisgah 
Baptist Church near Quitman, Texas with burial in Mount Pisgah Cemetery. The 
Rev. A. W. Dimsdale and the Rev. A. C. Bird were the officiants.
Mr. Hall, a native of Henderson, Texas, was a retired farmer and law enforcement 
officer.
Survivors include his wife, a native of Giles County, Mrs. Alta Mae Rose Hall; a 
son, W. T. Hall, Orange, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Sally Anderson, Vidor, Texas; a 
step-daughter, Mrs. Nell Rose McFarland, Pulaski; a step-son, John Thomas Taylor 
of New Castle, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Jewel Worsham and Mrs. Amanda Reed; 
three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
HAMBY, Leroy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
Leroy Hamby, 77, of Route 3, Elkmont, AL, died on Tuesday, March 9 at Jackson's 
Hospital in Lester, AL.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, March 10 at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Reverend James Hargrove officiated with burial in Antioch Cemetery.
A native Alabamian and retired farmer, Mr. Hamby was a member of the Baptist 
Church.
He is survived by a wife, Mrs. Sally B. Hamby of Elkmont and one son, William 
Henry Hamby of Elkmont.
Additional survivors include four grandchildrenl; one sister, Mrs. Irene Coats 
of Beth, Ala.; two brothers, Robert Hamby of Athens, Ala. and Johnny Hamby of 
Elkmont.
HAMBY, Millard C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1984
Mr. Millard C. Hamby, age 61, of Ridgeville, Ohio, died February 7, 1984 at 
Westlake, Ohio, after an extended illness. Funeral services were held at 1:30 
p.m. Friday, February 10, at North Funeral Home Chapel with Bobby Gobble and 
Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hamby was retired from Chevy Motors. He was 
married to Mrs. Ramona Chambers Hamby of Ridgeville, Ohio; she survives. He was 
the son of the late Freeland C. and Nina Carr Hamby.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, three daughters, Mrs. James H. Shawver 
of Canal Fulton, Ohio, Sharon Lee Haskill of Brunswick, Ohio, and Karen Sue 
Kohuth of North Ridgeville, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Allene Johnson of 
Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Edward Hamby of Lawrenceburg and George Hamby of 
Nashville; and six grandchildren.
North Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HAMBY, William Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1982
William Lee Hamby, 16, Elkmont, Alabama, died Tuesday, December 28, 1982 at 
Jackson Hospital, Lester, Ala. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p. m. at 
Rainey Funeral Home, Ardmore, with burial in Gatlin Cemetery, Alton Downs 
officiating.
His survivors include his parents, William Henry and Ella Austell Hamby, 
Elkmont; one brother, Henry Earl Hamby, Elkmont; and two sisters, Ann and Jan 
Hamby, Elkmont.
HAMILTON, Charles James OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jul 1988
Mr. Charles James Hamilton, 77, of Charlotte, N.C., died Sunday, June 26, 1988. 
Survivors include two sons, James Hamilton of Florida, Charles Hamilton of 
Greensboro, N.C.; one grandson; one sister, Estelle Simmons of Pulaski.
HAMLETT, Allie Kate Chapman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Dec 1987
Mrs. Allie Kate Hamlett, 84, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1987, at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 14, at 
London Funeral Home Chapel in Lewisburg. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Jeanette Liggett of Lewisburg; two sons, Robert 
T. Hamlett of Brentwood, Glenn Hamlett of Nolensville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren 
and 23 great-grandchildren.
HAMLETT, David Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
David Wayne Hamlett, 42, of 2208 Flicker Drive, Decatur, Alabama, died May 24, 
1983, in Decatur General Hospital, Decatur, Alabama.
He was the husband of Carolyn Beech Hamlett, and the son of Willard and Hazel 
Pierce Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was an employee of Monsanto Chemical Corporation; a 
member of Beltine Church of Christ, Decatur, Ala.; and served in the U. S. Army.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Charlie Boddy and Ralph Stout officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Beech Hamlett; one son, Walter Beech 
Hamlett; four daughters, Miss Deborah Hamlett, Mrs. Karen Lynn Robinson, Miss 
Susan Ann Hamlett, and Miss Amy Carol Hamlett, all of Decatur, Ala. Also 
surviving are his parents, Willard and Hazel Pierce Hamlett, Muscle Shoals, 
Ala.; one brother, Glenn Hamlett, Hartselle, Ala.; and one sister, Martha 
Flannagan, Rogersville, Ala.
HAMLETT, Edward Baxter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Aug 1986
Mr. Edward Baxter Hamlett, 64, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 30, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Herbert 
McNeese and Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include his mother Duella Hamlett of Pulaski; two brothers, James 
Hamlett of Pulaski, Jones Hamlett of Gallatin; sister in law, Mrs. Dwayne 
Hamlett of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
HAMLETT, Elizabeth Austin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Austin Hamlett, long time teacher, 
traveller and periodic journalist for OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, on Friday, 
September 5 at the Ardmore United Methodist Church with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. The Rev. Melvin Brooks officiated. Rainey's Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements. Mrs. Hamlett died on Thursday at the Huntsville Hospital.
Mrs. Hamlett, 79, was married in December of 1927 to the late Joe Cheatham 
Hamlett. She was the daughter of the late Eslick and Maggie Austin and attended 
Elkton Elementary and High School. She also attended the Tennessee College for 
Women in Murfreesboro and the Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, 
Virginia.
She was a teacher for 38 years before retiring as teacher at the Ardmore 
Elementary School. She was quite active in church work and taught a Sunday 
School class at the Ardmore United Methodist Church in Ardmore.
One of her main joys in life, however, was travelling, having visited virtuall 
every major country except Red China, a country which she greatly desired to 
see. Following her trips she wrote details of her trip and the places she 
visited in a series of columns printed in the Citizen.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Eugenia Curtis, one brother, A. C. Austin, 
both of Ardmore, eight grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
HAMLETT, Eva Duella Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jan 1988
Mrs. Eva Duella Jones Hamlett, 92, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Herbert McNeese officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hamlett was the daughter of the late Winfield S. 
and Laura Farris Jones. She was married to the late Miller Hamlett.
Survivors include two sons, James Hamlett of Pulaski, Jones Hamlett of Gallatin; 
one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dwayne Hamlett of Pulaski; eight grandchildren and 
seven great-grandchildren.
HAMLETT, Hazel Pierce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
Hazel Pierce Hamlett, 66, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1988 at Humana Shoals Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Phillip Hines officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hamlett was the daughter of the late Lonnie and 
Fannie Bills Pierce.
Survivors include her husband, Willard Hamlett, Muscle Shoals, Ala.; one son, 
Glenn Hamlett, Hartselle, Ala.; one daughter, Martha Flanagan, Rogersville, 
Ala.; one brother, Afton Pierce, Pulaski; one sister, Arabelle Smith, Pulaski; 
12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
HAMLETT, Robert Aymett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Feb 1985
Mr. Robert Aymett Hamlett, 89, of Route 1, Cornersville (Brick Church 
Community), died February 21, 1985, in Lewisburg.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John Henry and Frances 
Reasonover Hamlett. Mr. Hamlett was a retired farmer and a member of the Church 
of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Bro. Marvin Nelson and Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Sue Hamlett of the Brick Church Community; 
two daughters, Mrs. Diane Harwell of Pulaski, Mrs. Laverne Childers of 
Lewisburg; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and 
nephews.
HAMLETT, Thomas B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1983
Thomas B. Hamlett, 70, died May 13, 1983 in Romulus, Michigan. Funeral services 
were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 1983 at Bennett-May Chapel, with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Mr. Hamlett is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Parks Hamlett, Romulus, Michigan; 
three sons, Tommy Hamlett, West Land, Michigan, Bobby Hamlett, Romulus, Michigan 
and Joey Hamlett, Romulus, Michigan; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Brymer, Pulaski, 
TN; one brother, Aymett Hamlett of the Brick Church Community; 19 grandchildren 
and 12 great-grandchildren.
HAMLETT, Willard Buford OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Sep 1989
Mr. Willard Buford Hamlett, 74, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 
1989, at Humana Shoals Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Phillip Hines officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hamlett was the son of the late Edgar and Atsie 
Chapman Hamlett and was married to the late Hazel Pierce Hamlett. He was retired 
from Milk Haulers, Inc.
Survivors include one son, Glenn Hamlett of Hartselle, Ala.; one daughter, 
Martha Flanagan of Rogersville, Ala.; one brother, Junior Hamlett of Pulaski; 
one sisters, Gladys Clifton of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
HAMLIN, Alford Warren OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1980
Alford Warren Hamlin, 71, of Route 2, Petersburg, died Wednesday, August 13 in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Steve Nave. Burial was in Memory Park 
Cemetery, Anderson, Ind.
Mr. Hamlin, a retired employee of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Co., was a Tennessee 
native.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Estelle Frances Potsgrave Hamlin; a son, Vernon 
Hamlin, Anderson, Ind.; four step-sons, John Whitworth, Atlanta, Ga., Paul 
Whitworth and Ray Whitworth, Anderson, and Roger Baker, Frankton, Ind.; three 
step-daughters, Mrs. Shirley Huffman and Mrs. Mary Benson, Anderson and Mrs. 
Jean Littlefield, Milburn, Fla.; two brothers, Allen Hamlin, Anderson and Conroy 
Hamlin, Red Oak; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Smith, Red Oak and 12 grandchildren.
HAMLIN, Minnie Ethel Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mrs. Minnie Ethel Hamlin, 86, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Will Wright and Sally Owen Smith and married to the late Buford Lee Hamlin.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Wright Cemetery, Stan Caldwell officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lon Henson, Beech Hill; one grandchild and 
three great-grandchildren.
HAMPTON, Clarice K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Miss Clarice K. Hampton, 74, of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1986. 
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, at North Funeral 
Home Chapel with Melvin Allison and John D. Bolton officiating. Burial was in 
Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Miss Hampton was the daughter of the late Henry 
Clarence and Rachel Lavenia Hampton. She was a retired nursing supervisor at 
Lawrence County Hospital and a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include one brother, Frank C. Hampton of Lawrenceburg; one sister, 
Mrs. Eleanor Hampton White of Lawrenceburg; one nephew, Gary Hampton of 
Marietta, Ga.; two nieces, Rosemary Koger of Knoxville, Cindy Lappin of 
Goldsboro, N.C.
HAMPTON, Elisabeth Westmoreland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mrs. Elisabeth Westmoreland Hampton, 87, died in December 1987 in Michigan. Mrs. 
Westmoreland was the daughter of the late Stephen and Sara Hampton. She attended 
Martin College.
Graveside services will be held May 1 at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery with the 
Rev. David Miller, pastor of First United Methodist Church in Pulaski, 
officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Elisabeth Shannon Bredell of Michigan.
HANCOCK, Amy Danielle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Apr 1989
Amy Danielle Hancock, four months old, died Wednesday, April 12 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, April 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include grandfather, Joe Lyle Hancock, Pulaski; grandmother, Betty P. 
Hancock, Minor Hill.
HANCOCK, Penny W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Apr 1989
Penny W. Hancock, 19, died Wednesday, April 12, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Friday, April 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
She was an employee at Comolab in Lewisburg.
Survivors include her father, Joe Lyle Hancock, Pulaski; mother, Betty P. 
Hancock of Minor Hill; two brothers, Henry Neal Hancock, Lawrenceburg, Billy Joe 
Hancock, Spring Hill; one sister, Beverly Bradley, Lawrenceburg.
HANEY, Callista Dillon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Oct 1983
Mrs. Callista Dillon Haney, 85, of Huntsville, Alabama, formerly of Minor Hill, 
died Wednesday, October 19, 1983 in a Huntsville hospital. Funeral services were 
held at 10 a. m. Friday, Oct. 21 in the chapel of Laughlin Funeral Home, 
Huntsville, with burial in the Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Haney is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Annie H. Lewis of Huntsville; three 
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
HANEY, David Carl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Mar 1984
Mr. David Carl Haney, age 50, of 2323 South Parkway, Huntsville, Alabama, died 
Wednesday, March 21, 1984, at his residence. The funeral was Friday, March 23, 
at 2 p.m. at graveside with the Rev. John F. Lindsey officiating. Burial was in 
Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Haney was a native of Giles County, a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and a 
member of Jackson Way Baptist Church.
Survivors include, his mother, Mrs. Iva Lee Haney of Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. 
Dorothy Green, Mrs. Jean Smith, both of Huntsville, Alabama, Mrs. Helen Wilson, 
Mrs. Augusta Moates, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Dakota Robinson of Decatur, Alabama; 
and four brothers, Charles Haney of Minor Hill, Randal Haney of Athens, Alabama, 
Paul Haney of Mt. Juliet, Tom Haney of Panama City, Florida.
Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville was in charge of the arrangements.
HANEY, David Everette OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Funeral services for a retired teacher, David Everette Haney, 96, resident of 
Health Care Center, were held Monday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel by the Rev. Clarence Stewart and the Rev. Dale Sewell. Interment was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Haney died Saturday in Giles County Hospital.
A Giles County native, Mr. Haney was the son of the late William Presley and 
Mary Drennan Dollins Haney. He was married to the late Pearl Waites Haney.
Survivors include a brother, Hershel Haney, Minor Hill; a nephew, Smith Howard, 
Pulaski; a niece, Mrs. Nell Edwards, Pulaski; several great nieces and nephews.
HANEY, Herschel Walker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Herschel Walker Haney, 88, of Nashville, died on Sunday, May 20, 1984, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William Presley and Mary 
Drenon Dollins Haney. He was a member of Minor Hill Baptist Church. A retired 
dairyman and farmer in the Minor Hill Community, he was a U.S. Army veteran of 
World War I.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Dell Sewell officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgia Lou Haney; one son, Loyd Bryon Haney, 
Nashville; one step son, Daniel Barlar, Worcester, Massachusetts; two daughters, 
Drenon Stanford, Decatur, Ala., Vene Haney Sneed, Hunstville, Ala.; two step 
daughters, Geneva Brown, Columbia, and Tootsie Gamble, Nashville; four 
grandchildren, five great grandchildren and five step grandchildren.
HANEY, Iva Lee Coffman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Mrs. Iva Lee Haney, 87, of Minor Hill, died Monday, Aug. 12, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late 
Everette and Cora Appleton Coffman and was married to the late Charles Holland 
Haney.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Glenn Colley officiating.
Survivors include four sons, Charles Haney of Minor Hill, Randall Haney of 
Athens, Ala., Tom Haney of Florida, Paul Haney of Mt. Juliet; four daughters, 
Augusta Moates of Pulaski, Dakota of Decatur, Ala., Dorothy Green and Jean 
Smith, both of Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Tommie Word of Minor Hill, 
Mrs. Louise Lindsey of Athens, Ala.; 30 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren.
HANKINS, Emma E. McChessney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Emma E. Hankins, 74, of Prospect, died Thursday, April 18, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Charles and 
Ethel McChessney.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Covington Cemetery at Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Kohler of Selma, Alabama, William Kohler of 
Minor Hill; one daughter, Helen Kimbrough of Anthony Hill; three sisters, Ruth 
Heimbeck of Pennsylvania, Venna Yonkoski and Agnes Wolf of Indiana; and 13 
grandchildren.
HANNA, Bobby Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Oct 1980
Bobby Wayne Hanna, 33 of Pine Mountain Valley, Ga., died Saturday, September 27, 
1980 at his home.
Graveside services were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday in Hamilton City Cemetery.
Mr. Hanna was born Nov. 19, 1946, in Prospect, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe B. 
Hanna, Sr. of Shiloh, Ga. A member of Pine Mountain Valley Baptist Church, he 
was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a salesman of Gulf Life Insurance Company. 
He lived in Pine Mountain Valley for 11 years.
Survivors other than his parents include his wife, Mrs. Athena S. Hanna; a 
daughter, Melody Joy Hanna of Shiloh; a son, Tobias Wayne Hanna of Shiloh; a 
stepson, Michael Jeffery Bell of Pine Mountain Valley; two brothers, Joe B. 
Hanna, Jr. of Manchester and Steven R. Hanna of Ottumwa, Iowa; paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Sadie Hanna of Prospect and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Robert 
Lee Harris of Winfield, Kan.
HANNA, Mary Evelyn Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Mary Evelyn Hanna, 56, of Shiloh, Georgia, died October 18th at the Medical 
Center in Columbus, Georgia, from injuries received in an auto accident.
Mrs. Sadie Hanna of Giles County was also seriously injured in the same accident 
and remains in critical condition in the Medical Center.
Graveyard services for Mary Hanna were held October 21 at Burden City Cemetery 
in Burden, Kansas.
Mrs. Hanna was born September 29, 1927 in Kansas.
Survivors include her husband, Joe B. Hanna of Shiloh, Georgia; two sons, Joe B. 
Hanna, Jr. of Manchester, Georgia, Steven Hanna of Winfield, Kansas; her mother, 
Mrs. Alice Harris of Oxford, Kansas; a sister, Martha Goodman of Parsons, 
Kansas; five brothers, Charles, Robert, Donald and Richard of Wilmington, Kansas 
and Irvin of Albuequerque, New Mexico; and six grandchildren.
HANNA, Naomi Hobbs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mrs. Naomi Hobbs Hanna, 74, of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 9, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 10, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Carl Bond officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hanna was the daughter of the late Edd and Lillie 
Abbott Hanna and was married to the late Harvey B. Hanna. She was a member of 
the Presbyterian Church and was retired from Genesco Shoe Corporation.
Survivors include one sister, Maibelle Holder of Pulaski.
HANNAH, Betsy Elder OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1983
Mrs. Betsy Elder Hannah, 80, Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 11, 1983, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Floyd Farris officiating.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Elder 
and was married to the late Zena Hannah. She was a member of the Church of 
Christ.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Willie Hardiman, Ardmore; and two brothers, 
Woodrow Elder, Nashville, and Charles Elder, Ashland, Alabama.
HANNAH, Effie Dawes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1981
Effie Dawes Hannah, 82, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, September 23, 1981, at Giles 
County Hospital after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Robert and 
Diana Ruth Dawes. Her husband, Gilmer Hannah, died in 1977. A son, J. Fred 
Hannah died in 1975.
She is survived by a son, James Bertrand Hannah, of Pulaski; a brother, Clyde 
Dawes, of Stella; five grandchildren: Brenda Ryals and Janice Hannah of 
Nashville, Elaine Spivy and Gwen Moore of Pulaski, and Ken Hannah of 
Murfreesboro; and eight great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hannah lived in the Stella Community for sixty-one years after being 
married in 1918. She was a member of the Stella Church of Christ until moving to 
Pulaski two years ago. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Second 
Street Church of Christ in Pulaski. She was an active member of the Stella Home 
Demonstration Club.
Services were held at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Bro. Marshall Flowers of 
Second Street Church of Christ, and Bro. Tom Orr of East Hill Church of Christ 
officiating. She was buried in Giles Memory Gardens.
HANNAH, Ida Virginia Cameron OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Virginia Hannah, 86, of Route 7, Pulaski, were 
conducted Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. 
Marcus Nickel. Burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens. Mrs. Hannah died 
Saturday in Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Porter and 
Susan Ida Abernathy Cameron and was married to the late Robert Grady Hannah. She 
was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Porter C. Hannah, Pulaski; two grandchildren; one great 
grandchild and several nieces.
HANNAH, James Bertrand OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
James Bertrand Hannah, 62, Pulaski, died on Friday, August 31, 1984, in 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Joseph Gilmer and Effie 
Daws Hannah. He was a retired teacher and principal in the Giles County School 
System. He was principal for 15 years at Lynnville, for three years at Pulaski 
Elementary School and one year at Elkton. He was a disabled veteran of World War 
II, a member of the County Court of Giles County and Pulaski Lions Club and was 
manager of the Lions sponsored County Fair for two years.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, September 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Charles Gibbons and Clarence Stewart 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Rene Hannah, Pulaski; one son, Ken 
Hannah, Murfreesboro; two daughters, Elaine Spivey, Haughton, Louisiana, and 
Gwen Moore, Pulaski; and five grandchildren.
HARBISON, Norman Dean OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jan 1988
Mr. Norman Dean Harbison, age 33, died at his home Saturday, Jan. 9, 1988, in 
Merced, Calif. Funeral mass was held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Our Lady of Mercy 
Church in Merced.
Survivors include his wife, Chris Harbison; one son Ian Harbison of Merced; 
parents, Merly and Ruby Harbison of Chowchilla, Calif.; one sister, Margaret 
Fitchett of San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, Ronald Harbison of Madera, Calif., 
Don Brindley of Pulaski.
HARDEN, Robert Gene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Aug 1982
Robert Gene Hardin, 54, of Elkton died on Wednesday, August 4, 1982, at Parkview 
Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Ed Harden. He was a 
self-employed mechanic.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, August 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ora Ann Harden, Elkton; one stepson, Loyd 
Smith of Grand Prairie, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Gary Johns and Mrs. Dolly 
Smith, Arlington, Texas; six brothers, Louie Harden, Joe Harden and Douglas 
Harden of Arlington, Texas, George Harden, Modesta, California, Bill Harden, 
Prospect and Larry Harden, Bryan, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Russell, 
Elkmont, Alabama and Mrs. Lucille Athou, Arab, Alabama; and two nephews.
HARDIMAN, Joe R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Oct 1983
Mr. Joe R. Hardiman, 69, of 4910 Mary Rose Drive, died Saturday, October 15, 
1983, at SS Mary and Elizabeth Hospital.
He was a native of Pulaski, a retired employee of Brown-Forman Distillery Corp., 
and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, the former Ruby Chasteen; three daughters, Mrs. 
Sarah M. Thomasson of Kingsport, Tenn., Mrs. Etha B. Sanders of Havelock, NC, 
and Mrs. Gloria J. Jenkins;
two sons, Joseph W. Hardiman of St. Petersburg, Fla., and David L. Hardiman; 
three brothers, Willie Hardiman of Pulaski, Brown Hardiman of Potosi, Missouri, 
and Buck Hardiman of Lexington; two sisters, Mrs. Georgia L. Haney of Minor 
Hill, and Mrs. Etha Geiser; and 15 grandchildren.
The services were held at Ormsby Heights Baptist Church, 2120 Lower Hunters 
Trace, Tuesday, October 18th, at 10 a.m. Burial was in Louisville Memorial 
Gardens West.
HARDIMAN, Mary Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1985
Mrs. Mary Birdsong Hardiman, 73, formerly of Pulaski, died Wednesday, August 21, 
1985, at Coffee County Medical Center in Manchester.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Ollie and 
Eunice Taylor Birdsong and was married to the late William Hardiman.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Maplewood Cemetery 
conducted by Rev. Felix Snell. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include one son, Larry Hardiman of Sunnyvale, Calif.; three sisters, 
Mrs. Alice Simpson of Pulaski, Mrs. Rachel Petty of Fayetteville, Mrs. Robbie 
Schnepf of Huntsville, Ala.; and one brother, Taylor Birdsong of Pulaski.
HARDIN, Nancy L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mrs. Nancy L. Hardin, 71, of Prospect, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Union Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church with Rev. E. Scott Howard and Rev. Earl Scruggs officiating. 
Burial will be in Elkton Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hardin was the daughter of the late Asa and Emma 
Gardner. She was a member of the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Louis Hardin; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lockett 
and Mrs. Jeweline Holt, both of Elkton; four sons, Edward, James and Kenneth 
Hardin, all of California, and Asa Hardin of Nashville; one brother, Charlie 
Gardner of Indianapolis, Ind.; 27 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
HARDWICK, Mittie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mittie Hardwick, 100, of Pulaski, who died Tuesday, 
August 4 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home, were conducted Wednesday at Loretto 
Memorial Chapel in Loretto at 2:00 p. m. with burial in Restview Cemetery in 
that city. Church of Christ minister Andy Brown was the officiant.
A native of Wayne County, Mrs. Hardwick was the daughter of the late Sam and 
Nancy Wilson Cole, and was married to the late William Joseph Hardwick.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. P. M. Butler, Pulaski, Mrs. W. T. 
McClair, Loretto, Mrs. Roy Rhodes, Savannah and Mrs. John Hicks, Nashville; 
several grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
HARDWICK, Nettie McMackin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Mrs. Nettie McMackin Hardwick, 94, of Route 7, Lawrenceburg, died Wednesday, 
December 3 in Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral rites were held 
Friday at 2:00 p. m. at North Funeral Home Chapel in that city with the Rev. 
Clifton Johnston officiating. Interment was in Mimosa Cemetery.
A Dyer County native, Mrs. Hardwick was the daughter of the late Dr. John B. and 
Alice Pettus McMackin and was married to the late J. M. Hardwick. She was a 
member of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Herman Chaffin, Pulaski, Mrs. W. J. 
Bradley, Gallatin, Mrs. Everett Grisham, Mrs. Willis McDonald and Mrs. Frank 
Davis, Lawrenceburg; a sister, Mrs. William Viets, San Diego, Cal.; two 
brothers, Joe E. McMackin, Florence, Ala. and L. W. McMackin, Lawrenceburg; 12 
grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
HARDY, Raymond OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1985
Mr. Raymond Hardy, 84, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 21, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Bill Reeves and Jim Cox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late W. C. and Sallie Chambers 
Hardy. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Barber Hardy of Pulaski; one sister, 
Mrs. Frances Phillips of Pulaski; and three nieces.
HARGRAVE , Ileene Camody Decatur Daily 19 Jan 1987
Funeral for Ileene Camody Hargrave, 93, of Decatur, will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 
Covenant Presbyterian Church with Dr. Randon Jackson officiating.
Burial will be in Decatur City Cemetery with Brown Service Funeral Home 
directing. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 at the 
funeral home.
Mrs. Hargrave died Sunday at Hartselle Medical Center. She was a member of 
Covenant Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by one cousin, Gertrude Baumen of Nashville, Tenn.
HARGROVE, Aleene Clem OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Mrs. Aleene Clem Hargrove, of 316 West Shoal Street, Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
April 15, 1981. Funeral services were held Friday, April 17, 1981 at 2:00 p. m. 
at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Paul Allen and 
Rev. Clarence Stewart officiated.
A Limestone County, Alabama native, she was the daughter of the late Guy Clem 
and Ida McMullins Clem of Elkmont, Ala.
Survivors include her husband, Otey J. Hargrove, Pulaski; Mary Alice Harwell, 
Huntsville, Ala., June H. Mabry, Montgomery, Ala., and Sandra H. Marks, 
Frankewing; a brother, Mabron Clem, Martin, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Oma 
Bates, Elkmont, Ala., Mrs. Martha McAlister and Mrs. Myra McClung, Athens, Ala.; 
and five grandchildren.
HARGROVE, Audie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
A young Lewisburg logger, Audie Hargrove, age 19, was killed Thursday afternoon, 
September 4 in a logging accident at the Associated Forest Resources Sawmill 
(formerly known as Whitworth's) located on Maxwell Road a few miles out of 
Pulaski off the Lewisburg Highway.
According to the log yard foreman, Harold Groves, the young man was killed 
instantly while unloading a truck load of logs in the rain when a log chain 
apparently slipped. The load of logs was thrust on the young man.
The young Hargrove man worked on the logging crew with his father, James 
Hargrove, also of Lewisburg. The Giles County Ambulance Service transported 
young Hargrove to the Giles County Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on 
arrival.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p. m. from the chapel of London 
Funeral Home by Rev. Joe McGehee. Burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery.
A Marshall County native, he was the son of James Ellis Hargrove and Crystal 
Nadine Harwell Jett, also of Lewisburg.
Survivors include his parents, three brothers, James Ellis Hargrove, Jr., 
Stanley Dwight Hargrove and Anthony Ray Jett; four sisters, Mrs. Lynn Gillum, 
Miss Annette Marie Hargrove, Miss Jamie Patricia Hargrove and Miss Sheila Renee 
Jett; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hargrove; all of Lewisburg and 
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Reamey of Cleveland.
HARGROVE, Era Dariel Gates OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mrs. Era Dariel Hargrove of Elkmont, Ala., died at her home on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 
1986. She was 61 years old. Services were at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in 
Ardmore on Jan. 1 with E. N. Lovell officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Hargrove was a native of Madison County, Ala. She was a member of the 
Pleasant Hill Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ten Hargrove; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and 
Alvin Doggett of Pulaski; two grandchildren, Clay and Mary Dariel of Pulaski; 
step-son, Hattis Hargrove of Birmingham; sister, Mrs. Eula Mae McConnell of 
Ardmore; brother, Sam Gates of Ardmore.
HARGROVE, Ernest L. (Speck) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mr. Ernest L. (Speck) Hargrove, 66, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1985, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Thomas E. Hargrove and was 
married to the late Lucille J. Hargrove. He was a veteran of World War II and a 
retired painter.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Minnie Hargrove of Pulaski; four sons, Toby 
Hargrove of Pulaski, Bobby Hargrove of Ardmore, Tenn., Jerry Hargrove of 
Murfreesboro, and Tommy Hargrove of Owens Crossroads, Ala.; two daughters, Betty 
White of Pulaski, Joann Guy of Georgia; one brother, Alvis Hargrove of Florida; 
two sisters, Arnita Malone of Huntsville, Ala., Dosie Wilson of Indiana; 15 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HARGROVE, Frank Justine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jan 1983
Frank Justine Hargrove, 77, of 171 Ballencia Drive, Loxahatchee, Fla., died 
Sunday, January 23, 1983, at St. Mary's Hospital, West Palm Beach. Born in 
Pulaski, he was a resident of Loxahatchee for the past 15 years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 27 at First Baptist 
Church, Okeechobee, Fla., with Rev. Leon Chapman and Rev. Joe Bishop 
officiating. Interment will be in White City Cemetery, Ft. Pierce, Fla.
A retired carpenter being employed by McArthur Dairies, Inc. Mr. Hargrove was a 
member of Wellington Baptist Church, Loxahatchee.
Survivors include his wife, Dana Carvell Hargrove, Loxahatchee; one son, C. D. 
Hargrove, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Russell Okeechobee, Fla.; 
seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Everette 
Todd, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Lessie Ramsey and Mrs. Rachel Marshall, Nashville; and 
one brother, Harold Hargrove, Nashville.
Funeral services are being conducted in Okeechobee Funeral Home. Friends may 
call between the hours of 4 p.m. and 9 p.m., Wednesday.
HARGROVE, Gracie Lura OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 3 at 11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel for Miss Gracie Lura Hargrove, 88, of Pulaski with interment following in 
Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. William Moss was the officiant. Miss Hargrove died 
Tuesday at Fairhaven Nursing Home.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lafayette and Mary 
Susan Campbell Hargrove. She was a retired clerk of the National Store Corp. and 
held membership in Liberty United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Webb Hargrove of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
HARGROVE, Janice Alberta Kimbrough OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Sep 1984
Mrs. Janice Alberta Hargrove, 75, of Route 1, Prospect, died on Friday, 
September 7, 1984, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John and Quilla 
Hammonds Kimbrough and was married to the late John Willie Hargrove. She was a 
member of the Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 9, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Willa Mae Phillips, Martinsville, 
Indiana, Mrs. Opal Scott and Mrs. Sandra Scott, Ardmore, and Mrs. Reba Johns, 
Prospect; one son, Joe Hargrove, Ottawa Lake, Michigan; 26 grandchildren and 28 
great-grandchildren.
HARGROVE, John Nolan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Sep 1987
Mr. John Nolan Hargrove, 74, of Prospect, died Monday, August 24, 1987, at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Prospect Methodist Church with 
the Rev. Thomas Smith and the Rev. Paul Ford officiating. Burial was in Prospect 
Cemetery. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hargrove was the son of the late Edward G. and 
Marye Nolan Hargrove. He was retired from the South Giles Utility District and 
was a member of the Prospect Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Wilson Hargrove of Prospect; three 
daughters, Mrs. Margaret Liles and Mrs. Elizabeth Stanford, both of Prospect, 
Mrs. Sue Hobbs of Elkmont, Ala.; seven grandchildren.
HARGROVE, Lula Augusta OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
Funeral services for 71 year old Mrs. Lura Augusta Hargrove, were held at 2:00 
p. m. on Wednesday, December 16 at Bennett-May Chapel. Services were conducted 
by Bro. Jimmy Gibbs and burial followed in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hargrove lived in Big Oak Trailer Park in 
Lawrenceburg and was the wife of the latet Elmer Clarence Hargrove. He parents 
were the late Chapley and Carrie Ball Jones. She was a member of the Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include 5 daughters, Mrs. Christine McMasters of Lawrenceburg; Mrs. 
Betty Etienne of Loretto, Mrs. Katie Sue Rosson of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Robin 
Grobusky of Rock Hill, South Carolina; and Mrs. Jo Ann Boyd of Lawrenceburg; 3 
sons, Franklin Clarence Hargrove, Jr., Lawrenceburg, William Harold Hargrove, of 
Willis, Michigan, and Troy Hargrove of Lawrenceburg.
She also leaves 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Two sisters survive, 
Mrs. Ellen Dade of Kingsport, and Mrs. Nola Shrum of Ilipislanti, Mich., and two 
brothers, Elmon Jones of Prospect, and James Jones of Kingsport.
HARGROVE, Marion Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mr. Marion Calvin Hargrove, 82, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Mercer and Dale Myers officiating. Burial was 
in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hargrove was the son of the late Thomas and Molly 
Robinson Hargrove. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Hargrove of Pulaski; five sons, Junior, David 
and Jimmy Hargrove, all of Pulaski, James (Buddy) Hargrove of Athens, Ala.; five 
daughters, Sarah George of Ashland City, Tenn., Angelene Strange of Madison, 
Tenn., Katherine Robison of Pulaski, Paulette Bolden of Athens, Ala., Wanda 
Hamley of Ardmore; one brother, Isom Hargrove of Ardmore; two sisters, Clara 
King of Pleasant Hill, Emmie Hargrove of Ardmore; 35 grandchildren; 47 
great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
HARGROVE, Mark Dwayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mark Dwayne Hargrove, 22, of Route 1, Ardmore, Tenn., was dead on arrival at 
Hillside Hospital following a Sunday morning accident on U.S. Highway 31 South.
Authorities said Hargrove was traveling south on Highway 31 between Ardmore and 
Elkton, was apparently driving at a high rate of speed when his car struck the 
end of a bridge.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in 
Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his father, Wayne Hargrove of Ardmore; mother, Estelle Minatra 
of Ardmore; two half-sisters, Betty Martin of Athens, Ala., Annette Tarpley of 
Ardmore; paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Hargrove; maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. William Tyler of Pulaski.
HARGROVE, Minnie Lee Lewter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Mar 1986
Mrs. Minnie Lee Hargrove, 97, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1986, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 
at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mrs. Hargrove was the daughter of the 
late Tom and Mallie Lewter and was married to the late Earl Thomas Hargrove. She 
was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Wilson of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Arnita 
Malone of Huntsville, Ala.; one son, Alvis Earl Hargrove of Winter Haven, Fla.; 
14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six, great-great-grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Trudy Bolden of Ardmore, Tenn.; one brother, Deamer Lewter of 
Ardmore, Tenn.
HARGROVE, Odell Solomon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Mar 1989
Odell S. Hargrove, 73, of Franklin, formerly of Pulaski, died Friday, March 17, 
1989. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Jon Bell officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Hargrove was the daughter of the late Clifton and 
Zula Solomon and was married to the late Robert G. Hargrove.
Survivors include one son, Robert Hargrove of Madison; two daughters, Mrs. 
Billie Jo Bassham of Pulaski, Mrs. Edith McGee of Franklin; two brothers, 
Charles and Paul Stubblefield, both of Fayetteville; two sisters, Lucy Nesbitt 
of Florida, Helen Yerger of California; eight grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
HARGROVE, Otey J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
Mr. Otey J. Hargrove, of 316 West Shoal Street, Pulaski, died Friday, August 13, 
1982. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 15, 1982 at 2:00 p.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. 
Clarence Stewart officiated.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Sam W. and Mary Kelly Hargrove 
of Prospect, TN.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Harwell, Huntsville, AL, Mrs. 
June Mabry, Montgomery, AL, and Mrs. Sandra Marks, Frankewing; a brother, J. P. 
Hargrove, Montgomery, AL, five grandchildren and a nephew.
HARGROVE, Robert Bland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1984
Robert Bland Hargrove, 60, Nashville, died on Saturday, May 12, 1984, at Baptist 
Hospital, Nashville. A native of Limestone County, Alabama, he was the son of 
the late Edd and Alma Bland Hargrove. He was a World War II veteran and was for 
30 years with the General Services Department of the State of Tennessee.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Tommy Baker officiating.
Survivors include Louise Mitchell Hargrove, Nashville; one brother, Jack 
Hargrove, Hurst, Texas; one sister, Mary Will Harris, Lewisburg; and several 
nieces and nephews.
HARGROVE, Robert Joe OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 1986
An Elkton man was killed in a one-car accident near Ardmore late Tuesday night. 
Robert Joe Hargrove, 37, was killed when the car he was driving went out of 
control near the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church on Pleasant Hill Road and 
crashed into a tree.
Another man in the car, Barry Curry, 23, of Prospect, was taken to Hillside 
Hospital for treatment of injuries described as minor.
The accident happened shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday. Services were at 2 p.m. 
Thursday at Taylor Funeral Home in Ardmore with E. N. Lovell officiating. Burial 
was in Hastings Cemetery in Ardmore.
A former Pulaski resident, Mr. Hargrove is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert C. Hargrove of Ardmore; one son, Jody Hargrove of Ardmore; one sister, 
Mrs. Barry Hobbs of Ardmore; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Eula Hargrove of 
Ardmore.
HARGROVE, Sarah Ellen Yant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Hargrove, 67, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 6, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with David 
Freeman, Larry Glass and Bob McIlwain officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hargrove was the daughter of the late Cleve and 
Lola Phelps Yant.
Survivors include her husband, James E. Hargrove of Pulaski; six sons, William 
T., Bobby Dean, Larry and Danny Ray Hargrove, all of Pulaski, James Hargrove of 
Murfreesboro, Earl Hargrove of Tullahoma; five daughters, Frances Brown of 
Hendersonville, Barbara Goats and Martha Ruth Harwell, both of Pulaski, Stella 
Mae Adcock of Murfreesboro, Nancy Joyce Holder of Fayetteville; two brothers 
Bill Yant of Aspen Hill, James Yant of Columbia; three sisters, Louise Hannah of 
Lynnville, Rosie Wells of Elkton, Lizzie Powers of Nashville; 18 grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
HARGROVE, Webster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23Apr 1980
Webster Hargrove, 90 of Pulaski died Tuesday, April 22 in Giles County Hospital. 
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by the Rev. William Moss. Interment was in Prospect Cemetery.
Mr. Hargrove was born in Giles County, the son of the late Robert L. and Mary 
Susan Campbell. He was a retired construction carpenter and held membership in 
the Liberty United Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
HARMOND, Henry E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Aug 1985
Mr. Henry E. Harmond, 86, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late James Harrison 
and Emma Purdom Harmond. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 
at Bennett May Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include six sisters, Mrs. Lula Mae Frances, Miss Emma Lee Harmond, 
both of Pulaski, Mrs. Ruth Barr of Trinity, Ala., Mrs. Eula P. Hazelwood, Mrs. 
Kate Worley, Mrs. Lucille Foster, all of Nashville; one brother, Buford Harmond 
of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
HARMOND, William Ervin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1980
William Ervin Harmond, 83, of Route 2, Cornersville, died Wednesday, December 
24, 1980, at Parkview Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted 
Friday at 11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. 
Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mr. Harmond, a retired farmer, was born in Marshall County, the son of the late 
James Harrison and Emma D. Pardon Harmond.
Survivors include seven sisters, Mrs. Vernon B. Hazlewood, Lynnville, Miss Lula 
Mae Francis, Pulaski, Mrs. Flournoy Barr, Trinity, Ala., Mrs. Eula Pearl 
Hazlewood, Nashville, Miss Emma Lee Harmond, Cornersville, Mrs. Kate Wooley and 
Mrs. James Foster, Nashville; two brothers, Henry E. Harmond, Cornersville and 
Buford Harmond, Pulaski.
HARNEY, Adelia OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Mrs. Adelia Harney, age 79, a resident of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, died Friday, 
November 27, 1981 at Giles County Hospital.
Mrs. Harney was a native of Giles County and a long time member of Old Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Jim Harney; one step-son, James Harney and 2 step 
grandchildren all of Cleveland, Ohio; several great nieces and great nephews, a 
local great-niece, Mrs. Louetta Coleman Holt of Veto, Ala.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Dalton Holt at 11:00 a. m. Saturday 
at Old Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen 
Ann Funeral Home, Directors.
HARNEY, Arthur J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jun 1987
Mr. Arthur J. Harney, 41, of Route 2, Prospect, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 23, 
1987, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, 1987 
at 1:00 p.m. at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Elkton, Tenn., with the 
Rev. Jeremiah Gardner officiating.
He was the son of Mrs. Celestine Stevenson Harney of Elkton, Tenn., and the late 
Rev. B. C. Harney.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Ann Grigsby Harney; mother, Mrs. 
Celestine Stevenson Harney of Elkton; daughter, Miss Teressa Diane Harney and 
son, Carl J. Harney both of Elkton; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Dangerfield and Mrs. 
Mildred Avery of Nashville; six brothers, Hobson M. and Joe D., both of Elkton, 
Robert N. and Nathaniel, both of Fayetteville, Grant of Nashville and Arthur 
Lee, Cleveland, Ohio; mother-in-law, Mrs. Fannie Brown, Elkton; 13 
sisters-in-law; 11 brothers-in-law; 4 uncles; 5 aunts; a host of nieces and 
nephews; several cousins and other relatives and friends.
HARNEY, Charles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Mr. Charles Harney, 71, of Ardmore, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1989, at Crestwood 
Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Graveside services were held Sunday, Aug. 13, at 
Elkton Cemetery with the Rev. John McWilliams officiating. Jordan Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harney was the son of the late Eldridge Harney. He 
was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his brother, Isaiah Harney of Elkton.
HARNEY, Clifford Tyree OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Oct 1985
Clifford Tyree Harney, 53, died Oct. 3, 1985, at Cook County Hospital in 
Chicago, Ill. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jeremiah Gardner at noon 
Saturday, Oct. 12, at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Harney was the son of the late Rev. B. C. Harney. He was an employee of 
Burke Food Company and for many years sang with the Hill Radio Gospel Singers in 
Chicago, where he resided over 30 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Celestine Stevenson Harney of Elkton; three 
sons, Henry Harney of Indianapolis, Ind., Gregory and Christopher Harney of 
Chicago; one daughter, Karen Hareny of Chicago; seven brothers, Arthur Lee 
Harney of Cleveland, Ohio Garrett L. Harney of Nashville, Robert and Nathaniel 
Harney of Fayetteville, Joe D. Hobson and Arthur Junior Harney of Elkton; two 
sisters, Mrs. Irene Dangerfield of Elkton, Mrs. Mildred Avery of Nashville; 
grandmother, Mrs. Leatha Stevenson of Bryson; four uncles; two aunts.
HARNEY, John Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
John Harney, Jr., died January 8, 1984, at the V. A. Hospital in Nashville. 
Funeral services were held Friday, January 13 at Queen Ann Funeral Home. The 
Rev. Taft Smith officiated. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, John T. Harney of Indianapolis, Indiana; mother, Mrs. 
Almeda Driver of Elkton; and 2 grandchildren.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HARNEY, Maggie May OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Mar 1982
Funeral services for 58-year-old Mrs. Maggie May Harney will be held at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Elkton 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Harney, a native Giles Countian, died in Chicago. Local survivors include 
her mother, Mrs. Celestine Harney of Pulaski; her grandmother, Mrs. Leatha 
Stevenson of Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Irene Dangerfield of Prospect; three 
brothers, H.M. and Joe Harney, both of Elkton, and Arthur Harney, Jr. of 
Prospect.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.Saturday night at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
HARNEY, Robert N. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jan 1989
Mr. Robert N. Harney of Fayetteville died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturay, Dec. 31, at Union Hill Missionary 
Baptist Church in Elkton with the Rev. George Moore, Jr. officiating. Burial was 
in Elkton Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Henry was the son of the late Rev. Booney Harney. He was employed by the 
City of Fayetteville and the Swap Shop for over 20 years. He was a member of the 
Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church at Elkton where he served as chairman of 
the Deacon Board and coordinator of the Senior Choir.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Celestine Harney; his wife, Mrs. Betty 
Harney; one son, James Robert Harney of Elkton; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gwen 
Gracy of Elkton; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Avery of Nashville, Mrs. Irene 
Dangerfield of Elkton; five brothers, Arthur Lee Harney of Cleveland, Ohio, Gant 
Harney of Nashville, Nathaniel Harney of Fayetteville, Hobson and Joe Harney, 
both of Elkton; two granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
HARNEY, Tyree OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Tyree Harney, 53, died Friday, Oct. 4, 1985, in a Chicago, Ill. hospital. 
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Jeremiah Gardner at noon, Thursday, Oct. 
10, at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Rev. Booney Harney. 
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Celestine Steverson Harney of Elkton; two 
sons, Henry Birdsong and Christopher Harney of Chicago; two grandchildren of 
Chicago; grandmother, Mrs. Leathy Steverson of Elkton; two sisters, Mrs. Irene 
Dangerfield of Elkton, Mrs. Mildred Avery of Nashville; seven brothers, Arthur 
Junior, Joe and Hobson Harney, all of Elkton, Garrett L. Harney of Nashville, 
Arthur Lee Harney of Cleveland, Ohio, Robert and Nathaniel Harney, both of 
Fayetteville.
HARPER, Rachel Young OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mrs. Rachel Young Harper, died Friday, Aug. 22, 1986, in Deland, Fla. She is 
formerly of Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, Quinton Harper of Deland, Fla.; one daughter, 
Nancy Yearling of Florida; one sister, Evelyn Young of Pulaski.
HARRIS, Adron Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Adron Allen Harris, 40, of Minor Hill, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harris was a farmer. Survivors include his 
parents, Elmer and Rachel Harris of Minor Hill; four brothers, Floyd and Charles 
Harris, both of Minor Hill, Charlie Harris of Goodspring, Marvin Harris of 
Pulaski; seven sisters, Shirley McClure, Virginia Smith and Rebecca Carpenter, 
all of Pulaski, Katherine Phillips, Connie Fry and Janice Pickett, all of 
Goodspring, Sandra Pickett of Prospect.
HARRIS, Charlene Ann OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
Charlene Ann Harris, 14 months old, daughter of Charles Wayne and Sharon Ann 
Hargrove Harris, Pulaski, died on Friday, July 27, 1984, at Johns Hopkins 
Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Survivors in addition to her parents are one brother, Bryan Shawn Harris, 
Pulaski; a sister, Rachel Elizabeth Harris, Pulaski; and her grandparents, Elmer 
and Rachel Harris and Richard and Elizabeth Hargrove.
HARRIS, John Buford Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Aug 1987
Mr. John Buford Harris, Sr., 75, of Prospect, died Sunday, August 2, 1987, at 
his residence.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Bennett-May Chapel with the 
Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Paul Ford officiating. Burial was in Prospect 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harris was the son of the late Alfred M. and Carey 
Hawkins Morrison Harris. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was a 
retired parts expeditor for Caterpillar Tractor Company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Delanie M. Harris of Prospect; four sons, 
Alfred M. Harris of Elmwood, Ill., John Buford Harris, Jr. and David K. Harris, 
both of Joliet, Ill., William L. Harris of Prospect; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara 
Matesevac of Joliet, Ill.; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jane Moss of 
Prospect.
HARRIS, John Clarence OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jun 1989
John Clarence Harris, 84, Culleoka, died Sunday, June 4, 1989, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held June 7 at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home with Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Harris was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Guy and Lula 
Simmons Harris and was married to the former Emma Nola Braden Harris. Mr. Harris 
was a retired farmer and former employee of Monsanta Mineral and Chemical 
Corporation, member of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, and member of 
Emmanuel Lodge #606 AASR Masons of Columbia.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Ann Graham, Detroit, Mich.; one son, Willie 
Lee Harris, Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Lula Irene McAdoo, Nashville; 14 
grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
HARRIS, Mary Edith Reynolds OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Mary Edith Harris, 55, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Nov. 1, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 6, at Beulah 
Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Pulaski, Mrs. Harris was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Gertrude Reynolds. She was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church, where she 
served as church pianist and church secretary. She served in the U. S. Army from 
1951 to 1953 as a clerk typist with the 3rd Armored Division.
Survivors include her husband, Roland Harris, Jr. of Pulaski; two sons, S. Sgt. 
Ronald Harris of Kileen, Texas, J. D. Harris of Murfreesboro; four daughters, 
Brenda and Joyce Harris, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Edythe Pendergast of Monterey, 
Calif., Mrs. Tina Gaston of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Robert Reynolds of 
Louisville, Ky., Samuel Reynolds of Marion, Ohio; three grandchildren.
HARRIS, Mary Will OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1989
Mary Will Harris, 87, died Monday, Jan. 23, 1989 at Pulaski Health Care Center. 
Funeral services were held Jan. 25 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Clarence 
Stewart and Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Harris lived with Mr. and Mrs. J. L Price, Jr. of Pulaski for 27 years.
HARRIS, Nelle S. Chandler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Nov 1984
Mrs. Nell S. Harris, 60, of Route One, Prospect, died on Monday, November 12, 
1984, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Renzo and Ellie 
Louise Smith Chandler and was married to the late Carey Harris. She was a member 
of the Methodist Church and was the retired postmistress of Prospect.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, November 13, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, William H. Moss and Michael O'Bannon officiating, with burial in 
Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carey Harris Brownlow, Prospect; two sons, 
Charles Palmer Harris, Charleston, South Carolina, and Alfred Chandler Harris, 
Prospect; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Burton, Nashville, Mrs. Herbert Smith, 
Pulaski, and Mrs. Robert Bucy, Murray, Kentucky; and four grandchildren.
HARRIS, William Howard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Jan 1986
Mr. William Howard Harris, 42, of Nashville, formerly of Giles County, died 
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1986, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were 
held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Larry Glass and 
Ray McElwayne officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lewis Harris.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Paulette Abernathy Harris of Nashville; two 
daughters, Amy and Lea Harris, both of Nashville; his mother, Florence Harris 
Heathcoat of Pulaski; step-father, Elvis Heathcoat of Pulaski; two brothers, 
Wayne and David Harris, both of Pulaski; five sisters, Peggy Randolph of 
Pulaski, Doris Griggs of Hereford, Texas, Lurlie Smith of Fall River, Shirlie 
Smith of Leoma, Carolyn Gatlin of Minor Hill.
HARRISON, Anne Mae Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mrs. Anne Mae Harrison, 79, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 8, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 10, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Thomas Vann officiating. Burial was in Aspen Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Harrison was the daughter of the late Henry Clay 
and Sally Dunnavant Jones and was married to the late Thomas Knight Harrison. 
She was employed at The Peddler.
Survivors include one son, Tommy Harrison of California; one daughter, Mrs. 
Peggy Riggins of Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Nelle Jones Smith of Aspen Hill; 
four grandchildren.
HARRISON, Beatrice Williams OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Dec 1984
Mrs. Beatrice W. Harrison, 93, of Gadsden, Alabama, died on Wednesday, December 
26, 1984, at Gadsden Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Emma 
Lee Harwell Williams and was married to the late Thomas Knight Harrison. She was 
a member of the Methodist church.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 20, at Bennett May 
Chapel, James Ed Holt officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kate Lewis of Gadsden and Mrs. Emma 
Nesbitt of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Margaret Webber of Pulaski 
and Mrs. Frances Nickell of California; and one half-brother, J. Dan Williams, 
Pulaski.
HARRISON, Dorothy Pollard Newsline 07 Feb 1989
Dorothy Pollard Harrison, 51, of Pulaski, TN, died January 30, 1989, in Mount 
Holly, N.J.
Funeral services were held February 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist 
Church in Pulaski with Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial was in the 
Maplewood Cemetery with Bennett May Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mrs. Harrison was an employee of the Union Bank of 
Pulaski and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, Marion Butler Harrison of Pulaski, TN; one son, 
David Harrison of New Orleans, LA; three grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. John C. Pollard; and one sister, Mrs. Marie Davis of Virginia.
HARRISON, James William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Funeral services for James William Harrison, 72, a retired employee of the ASCS 
Office and a World War II veteran, were held Friday morning, July 10 at 11:00 a. 
m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel. Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Rev. Danny Pettus 
officiated. Burial was in Powell Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harrison was born August 10, 1908, the son of the 
late Neal B. and Mollie E. Foust Harrison. He was the husband of the late Mollie 
Nolen Harrison.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy Harrison, Minor Hill; four daughters, Mrs. 
Sarah Goodrich, Minor Hill, Mrs. Dorothy Singleton, Cornersville, Mrs. Margaret 
Gregory, Crossville, Mrs. Evelyn Brucketta, Oxnard, Ca.; 1 brother, Henry (Dick) 
Harrison, California; and 10 grandchildren.
HARRISON, John Benjamin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. John Benjamin (Johnnie) Harrison, 87, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 
1987, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Paul McKinney and the Rev. Nolen Brunson 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harrison was the son of the late Clarence B. and 
Stella Brooks Harrison and was married to the late Esther Alsup Harrison. He was 
a retired farmer.
Survivors include two sons, J. B. Harrison, Jr. of Pulaski, Joe H. Harrison of 
New Prospect; one daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Molasy of Nashville; one sister, Mary 
Schermerhorn of Pulaski; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
HARRISON, William Houston (Jack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Mar 1987
Mr. William Houston (Jack) Harrison, 85, of Petersburg, died Thursday, March 26, 
1987, in Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Friday, March 
27, at Bradshaw Cemetery with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Harrison was the son of the late Lee Roy and 
Bennie Tucker Harrison. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one brother, Virgil Harrison of Beech Hill; one sister, Nina 
Marie Robinson of Fayetteville.
HARTLEY, William (Bill) Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1983
Mr. William (Bill) Henry Hartley, age 77, of Route 1, Pulaski, died August 12, 
1983, in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, 
August 16, at the Bennett May Chapel with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and 
Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Sayree, Alabama, Mr. Hartley was the son of the late John Berry and 
Elizabeth Margaret Brewis Hartley. He was a member of the Baptist Church and of 
the Blue Lodge of Masonic Order. Mr. Hartley was a retired service manager for 
Chevrolet.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Hartley of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Reva Lee Hutchinson of Taylor, Michigan; one son, Russell Henry Hartley of Oak 
Harbour, Washington; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one 
sister, Mrs. Velma Murphy of Pulaski.
HARTMAN, James Eubank Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Sep 1980
James Eubank Hartman, Jr., 61, died Saturday, August 30 at his residence on 
Route 6, Pulaski. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with
burial following in Giles Memory Garden.
Born in Rutherford County, Mr. Hartman was the son of the late James E. and 
Jessie Hartman. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Beddingfield Hartman; a brother, S. E. 
Hartman, White Bluff; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Knight, Mrs. Helen Vinnerable, 
Mrs. Katie Osborne and Mrs. Audrey Johnson, all of Nashville; several nieces and 
nephews.
HARWELL, Bertha Odell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1982
Graveside services for Bertha Odell Harwell, 65, of Shelbyville, wife of former 
Pisgah resident, Sterling P. Harwell were held Sunday, June 13 at 12:30 p. m. by 
Dr. John Langlois. Burial was in Willow Mount in that town.
Mrs. Harwell, a seamstress at Eureka, died Friday June 11 at Parkview Hospital 
in Nashville. She was the daughter of the late Wiley Elliott Bell and Lula 
Segroves Bell. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Shelbyville.
Survivors include her husband, Sterling P. Harwell, Shelbyville; one daughter, 
Mrs. Joe Gaston, Memphis; four step-sons, James Harwell, Dallas, Texas, Joe 
Harwell, Houston, Texas, Wayne Harwell, Smyrna and George Harwell, Oklahoma 
City, Okla.; one step-daughter, Ms. Joy Wells, Fayetteville, N. C.; two 
grandchildren and twenty step-grandchildren, and one step great grandchild.
HARWELL, Billie Scott OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1988
Billie Scott Harwell, 54, of Frankewing, died Saturday, July 2, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, July 4, at the Higgins Funeral 
Home Chapel with the Rev. Edward Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Wright 
Cemetery.
Mr. Harwell was the son of the late Berry Brown and Frances Katherine Harwell. 
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a retired employee of CFW 
Construction Company in Fayetteville.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Thorpe Harwell; one son, Jeff Harwell of 
Frankewing; one daughter, Kimberly Harwell of Lewisburg; one grandson, Jeremy 
Harwell of Petersburg; five brothers, Harold Harwell of Pulaski, Walter (Tex) 
Harwell of McBurg, Claiborne, Carroll Wayne (Shorty) and Farrell Harwell, all of 
Fayetteville; three sisters, Maudie Foster of Pulaski, Mary Ann Brewer and Ruby 
Jane Hamlin, both of Fayetteville.
HARWELL, Charles Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mr. Charles Henry Harwell, 74, of Elkton, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1988, at Maury 
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 22, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harwell was the son of the late Otis Julian and 
Pattie Bledsoe Harwell. He was a member of Elkton Methodist Church and was a 
retired merchant.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Kelly Harwell of Elkton; two 
daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Harwell Bondurant and Mrs. Carol Harwell Cary, both of 
Elkton; five grandchildren, Gill, Grant and Abbegail Bondurant, Ryan and Clint 
Cary, all of Elkton.
HARWELL, Clifford C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1980
Clifford C. Harwell, 78, of Route 6, Pulaski died at his residence Tuesday, 
November 11. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev Robert Starnes. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A retired maintenance employee of the Giles County Board of Education, Mr. 
Harwell was a native Giles Countian. He was the son of the late Walter and Josie 
Burch Harwell.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eunice Follis Harwell; a daughter, Mrs. 
Geraldine Harwell Kelly, Pulaski; two brothers, Herbert Harwell and Robert 
Harwell, Frankewing; five sisters, Mrs. Myrtice Harris, Mrs. Angie Pittard and 
Mrs. Mary Helen Coble, Pulaski, Mrs. Margaret Harris and Mrs. Georgia Luna, 
Fayetteville; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
HARWELL, Edna Mae Pickett OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Jan 1985
Mrs. Edna Mae Harwell, 73, of Coldwater, Mich., died Saturday, January 12, 1985, 
at her residence. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Will and Bessie Longshore Pickett. She was married to the late Roy E. Harwell.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 14, at Gillespie 
Funeral Home, David L. Fox officiating, with burial in Ottawa Hills Cemetery in 
Toledo, Ohio.
Survivors include one son, Charles A. Harwell of Coldwater, Michigan; two 
brothers, Tyson and Carson Pickett of Minor Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Viva 
Lee) Johnson, Mrs. Earl (Estelle) Green, of Minor Hill; 10 grandchildren; and 
seven great-grandchildren.
HARWELL, Elizabeth Ann Reese OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Reese Harwell, 74, formerly of Albertville, Ala., died 
Sunday, Jan. 10, 1988, at Bel Aire Nursing Home in Columbia. Funeral services 
were held Tuesday, Jan. 12, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Harwell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
M. E. Reese. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, William S. Harwell of Columbia; one sister, Mrs. 
Margaret R. Nance of Racine, Wis.; several nieces and nephews.
HARWELL, Eunice Follis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mrs. Eunice F. Harwell, 78, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel conducted by Paul McKinney. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine Kelly of Pulaski; four grandchildren; 
six great-grandchildren; one niece and one nephws.
HARWELL, Herbert B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Oct 1989
Mr. Herbert B. Harwell, 92, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 5, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Pete Furnier officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery in Lincoln 
County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harwell was the son of the late Walter and 
Josephine Burch Harwell. He was a retired farmer and member of the Presbyterian 
church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie W. Harwell of Bunker Hill; one daughter, 
Mrs. Joan Watson of Fayetteville; one grandson; two granddaughters; four 
sisters, Mrs. Myrtice Harris, Mrs. Angie Pittard and Mrs. Margaret Harwell, all 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Georgie Luna of the Boonshill community; one brother, Robert 
Harwell of Frankewing.
HARWELL, James Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1981
Funeral services for James Henry Harwell, 71, who died Monday, April 27 at his 
home in Nashville, were conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. at Ellis Funeral Home 
in that city. Interment followed in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Mai Harwell; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Walker, 
Arlington Heights, Ill.; two sons, Luther Leroy Harwell, Nashville and James T. 
Harwell, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Marshall, Mrs. Mable Jones, Mrs. Ruth 
Marcum and Mrs. Bessie Clouse, Nashville; 10 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
HARWELL, James Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1983
James Howard Harwell, 57, of Route two, Lynnville, died on Friday, December 24, 
1982 at his home as the result of injuries received from a falling tree earlier 
in the month.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 26 at Oaks and 
Nichols in Columbia. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Harwell was the son of the late Mahlon Stacy and 
Nina Pearl Holt Harwell. He was a member of the Pentacostal Church of Christ in 
Columbia and a farmer at the time of his death.
He is survived by, two sisters, Miss Hattie Mae Harwell and Mrs. Jim (Mary 
Cathryn) Underwood, both of Lynnville; one brother, Bobby E. Harwell of Pulaski; 
and several nieces and nephews.
HARWELL, Lester A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Dec 1982
Mr. Lester A. Harwell, 70, Huntsville, Alabama, died Wednesday, December 1, 1982 
at Huntsville Medical Center, Alabama. Services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, 
December 23 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Pisgah Cemetery, the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Noble and Hattie Mae 
Harwell.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eleanor R. Harwell and a sister, Mrs. Lois 
Redd, Pulaski. Mr
Harwell was a retired employee of Red Stone Arsenal.
HARWELL, Louvenia OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1988
Mrs. Louvenia Harwel died Friday, Jan. 29, 1988, at Maury County Hospital in 
Columbia. She was 61 years old. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, 
Jan. 31, in Columbia with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery in Giles County.
Survivors include her husband, William J. Harwell of Columbia; one son, Freddie 
Goodman of Sante Fe; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Frances Bell of Afton, Tenn.; two 
grandchildren.
HARWELL, Maggie Katherine Riggins OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Oct 1987
Mrs. Maggie Katherine Harwell, 61, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services were held at 
10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Larry Gillespie 
officiating. Burial was in Aspen Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jessie D. and Maude 
Turpin Riggins.
Survivors include her husband, Harold E. Harwell of Pulaski; one son, Stanley 
Clayton Harwell of Pulaski; three daughters, Doris and Connie Harwell, both of 
Pulaski, Rita Jones of Goodspring; four brothers, Jimmy Riggins of Pulaski, 
Johnny and Reubin Riggins, both of Columbia, Leroy Riggins of Ethridge; one 
sister, Ruth Hickman of Prospect; and four grandchilden.
HARWELL, Mamie Sue McFarland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 May 1988
Mrs. Mamie Sue McFarland Harwell, 89, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 18, 1988, 
at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 19, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Eugene Peden officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Harwell was the daughter of the late J. W. and 
Sallie Faulkner McFarland.
Survivors include her husband, Malcolm L. Harwell of Pulaski; four sons, John 
Edd Harwell of Fayetteville, David Harwell of Nashville, Andrew Harwell of 
Indiana; William Harwell of Columbia; two daughters, Sarah Smith of Pulaski, 
Larue Green of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Lewter and Minnie Bell 
McFarland, both of Pulaski; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
HARWELL, Mary Caldonia Abernathy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Caldonia Abernathy Harwell, 84, of Pulaski were 
held at 10:30 Friday morning Jan. 2, 1981 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial in 
Pisgah Cemetery. Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. Marcus Nickell officiated.
Mrs. Harwell, a Giles County native was the daughter of the late Hardy Abernathy 
and the late Carrie McCormick Abernathy. Her husband is Willie A. Harwell who 
survives. She was a Methodist.
Besides her husband, William A. Harwell she is survived by one sister, Mrs. J. 
D. Brashears of Route 5, Pulaski and several nieces and nephews.
HARWELL, Mary Carter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jan 1988
Mrs. Mary C. Harwell, 89, of Pulaski, died Dec. 30, 1987, at her residence. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 2, 1988, at Jordan Funeral Home with 
the Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Harwell was the oldest member of Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church. Prior to 
her illness, she was actively involved in community activities. She carried on 
public relations for Church Women United even during the time when she was 
unable to attend. Other duties include offices in the Ora Lee Fuqua Missionary 
Society, Courts of Calanthe Lodge and various church offices.
Her parents were the late Anthony and Ferra Laurie Carter.
Survivors include one daughter, Ms. Marie E. Jackson, and several nieces.
HARWELL, Myrtle Lou Barnickle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Mrs. Myrtle Lou Harwell, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Saturday, May 22, 1982, 
at Coffee County Hospital in Manchester.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George Thomas and 
Nettie Gazella Barnickle and the wife of the late Walter C. Harwell. She was a 
member of the Choates Creek United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Monday, May 24 at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Wayne Kelly and Frank Rouse officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Garland C. Harwell, Manchester, and Dean Harwell, 
Martinsville, Tennessee; five sisters, Maggie Lee Richardson and Mae Berryhill, 
Lawrenceburg, Evie Titsworth, Chattanooga, Ester Lee Clark, Goodspring, and 
Lurlie Rose, Pulaski; two brothers, Audie Barnickle, Lawrenceburg and Huie 
Barnickle, Pulaski; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
HARWELL, Razzie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1986
Mrs. Razzie Lee Harwell, 78, of Goodspring, died Thursday, August 14, 1986, at 
Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mark 
Johnson officiating. Burial was in Shores Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Harwell was the daughter of the late Clinton and 
Bertha Fox Howell. Survivors include her husband, Roy Harwell of Goodspring; two 
brothers, Elmer Howell of Goodspring, Aubrey Howell of Leoma; one sister, Mrs. 
Lucille Franks of Cleveland, Ohio.
HARWELL, Robert Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Nov 1980
Funeral services for Robert Earl Harwell, 61, of Lewisburg who died Thursday, 
October 30, 1980, at a Lewisburg Hospital, services were conducted Saturday at 
2:00 p. m. at Cornersville Chapel. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Marshall 
County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Doggett Harwell; three sons, Bill and 
Larry Harwell of Lewisburg and Ronnie Harwell of Cornersville; three sisters, 
Mrs. Lucille Adams and Mrs. Florence Davis of Pulaski and Mrs. Frances Daily of 
Hollywood, Ala.; two brothers, Henry Harwell of Pulaski and Allen Harwell of 
Toledo, Ohio and four grandchildren.
HARWELL, Robert Sam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Aug 1982
Robert Sam Harwell, 66, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, August 17, at Lincoln 
County Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 19 at 1 o'clock at Gallant 
Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Bro. Bob Leonard and Bro. Joe Brown officiated. 
Interment followed in Riverview Memorial Gardens. He was a member of Northside 
Church of Christ.
Mr. Harwell was a native of Giles County. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy 
Robinson Harwell; one daughter, Mrs. Joe Wiser and three grandchildren, all of 
Fayetteville. Other survivors include his parents, Elmo and Lonice Bascomb 
Harwell of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas C. Fitzgerald of Pulaski and Mrs. 
William Parsons of Gallatin, Tenn.; two brothers, James Harwell of Pulaski and 
William B. Harwell of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
HARWELL, Rolly Flournoy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Rolly Flournoy Harwell, age 79, of Fayetteville died in Lincoln County Hospital, 
Saturday Mar.6.
Mr. Harwell, a Giles County native, was a retired farmer and was the son of the 
late Rolly McFerrin Harwell and Icie Erwin Harwell.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 8, at Higgins Funeral Home in 
Fayetteville with burial in Blanche Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Alease Commons Harwell, Fayetteville; two 
daughters, Mrs. Martha Lynn O'Neal, Hughey, TN, and Mrs. Mary Jo Owens, Park 
City; four sons, Bobby Ray Harwell, Gallatin, Dwight Harwell, Tullahoma, Douglas 
Harwell, Park City, Phillip Harwell, Rantoul, Ill.; one brother, R. Morris 
Harwell, Pulaski; thirteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren.
HARWELL, Samuel Raymond OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
Samuel Raymond Harwell, 85, died Tuesday, July 22, 1986 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Thursday, July 24 at 10 a.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Audway and Annie McLin Harwell and the husband of 
Nola Minatra Harwell.
Other survivors include one son, Cecil Harwell of California; one brother, 
Malcolm Harwell of Frankewing; two sisters, Ann Harris of Pulaski and Elise Duke 
of Frankewing; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
HARWELL, William A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Feb 1983
William A. Harwell, 89, Pulaski, died Sunday, February 13, 1983 at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Monday, February 14 at 
Bennett-May Chapel
with burial in Pisgah Cemetery, Paul Allen and Marcus Nickell officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John and Hattie Harwell and 
was married to the late Mary Abernathy Harwell.
He is survived by one brother, F. A. Harwell, Hermitage.
HARWELL, William A. (Bud) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 May 1982
A Lawrenceburg attorney, well known in Giles County, William A. (Bud) Harwell, 
was found dead Sunday after the van which he had been driving apparently ran 
over him.
The accident occurred early Sunday morning on West Taylor Street in Lawrenceburg 
after Harwell's van apparently had suffered some form of engine trouble or other 
malfunction. The van had been stopped on an incline.
Sixty-five year old Harwell, a retired Circuit Court Judge in the 11th Judicial 
Circuit, and former chairman of the state Game and Fish Commission, had been 
dead for a few hours when Lawrenceburg Police Captain Michael Risner arrived at 
the scene shortly before 3 a.m.
Police learned of the accident from Mrs. Georgia Patterson who lives near where 
the tragedy occurred. Mrs. Patterson stated that she had been awakened, looked 
out the window and saw Harwell's body.
Harwell had returned to Lawrenceburg late Saturday after attending a tribute to 
Nashville attorney Jack Norman.
Harwell was highly respected by his peers in the law profession. "He was a 
gentle man in every respect, splendid in his profession. He had the highest 
standards and ethics, and was one who had earned and held the respect of all 
lawyers and people connected with the courts in Tennessee,"
according to a quote by attorney Jack Norman which appeared in the May 10, 1982, 
Issue of the Tennessean.
Harwell, who was a former member of the state House of Representatives and the 
state Senate, was also a Shriner and a 32nd degree Mason.
Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at Coleman Memorial Methodist Church 
in Lawrenceburg, with the Reverends Lexie Freeman, John Williams and Neil Dobson 
officiating. Burial followed in the Lawrence County's Mimosa Cemetery. 
Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home of Lawrenceburg was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include Mr. Harwell's wife, the former Aveline Perry, four daughters, 
Cathey Harwell Cobb, Cherle H. Plant, Charlotte M. Bottoms, and Kadie Lee 
Harwell; three sisters, Marie H. Austin, Dorothy H. Ingram, and Bula A. Harwell, 
all of Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also 
survive.
HARWELL, William Osborne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jun 1984
William Osborne Harwell, Sr., 77, Pulaski, died on Thursday, June 21, 1984, at 
the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Brock. A native of Giles County, he was 
the son of the late William F. and Nancy Christopher Harwell and was married to 
the late Mrs. Vera Belle Phillips Harwell. He was a retired farmer and a member 
of the Fairview Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Bennett May Chapel, G. 
C. Fox and Floyd Farris officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Christine Brock, Pulaski, Mrs. 
Edith Pauline Bethel, Old Hickory, Tennessee, and Mrs. Rebecca Harmon, Marietta, 
Georgia; two sons, William B. Harwell and Thomas A. Harwell, Pulaski; 14 
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
HARWOOD, Leone Barry OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jan 1983
Mrs. Leone B. Harwood, died January 24, 1983 in Parkview Hospital, Nashville. 
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Maplewood Cemetery, 
Paul Allen and Bill Moss officiating.
A native of Tennessee, he was the daughter of the late James B. and Emma Barnes 
Barry and was married to the late Richard Harwood. Mrs. Harwood leaves no 
immediate survivors.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HASTING, Susie Tate OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
Mrs. Susie Tate Hasting, 103, of Prospect, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1986, at her 
home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Brian Fyke officiating. Burial was in Potts Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Molly 
Biles Tate and was married to the late John Cleveland Hasting. Mrs. Hasting was 
a member of the Liberty Methodist Church.
Survivors include, one son, James F. Hasting of Kedron; two daughters, Mrs. 
Venie Moore of Prospect, Mrs. Grace Rogers of Elkton; 19 grandchildren; 24 
great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one step-grandson; one 
niece and nephew.
HATCH, Kathryn Gross OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Aug 1984
Mrs. Kathryn Gross Hatch, 70, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, July 31, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Toledo, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Gara 
Rhodes Gross. She was retired from Gross Photo Supply Company. She was a member 
of Highland Baptist Church.
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 2, at Highland Baptist 
Church, James D. Nave officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Anne Karen Davis, Pulaski, and Helen Virginia 
Chovinard, Dallas, Texas; one brother, Robert E. Gross, LaSalle, Michigan; and 
seven grandchildren.
HATCH, Theodore F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Mr. Theodore F. Hatch, 57, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at New Canaan Ranch with the Rev. 
Bill Yates officiating. Burial was in New Canaan Cemetery. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Ohio, Mr. Hatch was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Helene C. 
Hatch, and one son, John David Hatch, both of Nashville.
HATFIELD, Lillian Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Lillian D. Hatfield, 81, died Friday, April 28, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at Bennett May Chapel with Paul Sain and Tom Holland 
officiating. Burial was in Brick Church Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late James and Lela 
Pettus Dale and was married to the late Clyde Hatfield.
Survivors include one son, Darwyne Hatfield, Pulaski; two grandsons, Bill 
Hatfield, Pulaski and John Hatfield, Lawrenceburg; two great-grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews.
HATFIELD, William Clyde OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Mar 1984
Mr. William Clyde Hatfield, 79, of the Brick Church community, died Sunday, 
March 18, 1984 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday, March 20 at Bennett May Chapel with burial in the Brick Church 
Cemetery, Glenn Colley officiating. He was the son of the late Henry and Myrtle 
Levan Hatfield.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Hatfield; a son Darwyne Hatfield, 
Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Lola Burgess, Nashville; two grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild.
HAWKINS, Rilla Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1983
Rilla Mae Hawkins, died at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 1, 1983, at Jacobi Hospital, 
Bronx, New York, following a short illness.
Memorial services were held Saturday, July 9, 1983, at 11:00 a.m. at the Old 
Zion Primitive Baptist Church with the Reverend Frank Brooks officiating.
Survivors include nine nieces, fourteen nephews, two great-nieces, one great 
nephew, one aunt, Mrs. Janie Wilson, several cousins, two brothers-in-law, 
William A. Jenkins and Rogers Jackson. Arrangements were made by Queen Ann 
Funeral Home.
HAWKINS, Samuel Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jun 1987
A two-car crash claimed the life of a 26-year-old Lynnville man, Samuel Lee 
Hawkins, and left two teenagers with injuries Sunday night.......
The accident happened in front of Lynnwood Cemetery, between Lynnville and Waco. 
Mr. Hawkins was a 1979 graduate of Richland High School. He had been employed in 
Columbia.
Services were at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in 
Columbia, with burial in Oak Memorial Gardens there.
Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Leigh Hawkins of Mt. Pleasant; one son, 
Ashley Wayne Hawkins of Mt. Pleasant; parents, Johnnie and Jeanette Richardson 
Hawkins of Lynnville; sister, Mrs. Lee (Sandra) Smith of Pulaski; three 
brothers, Johnny Ray of Culleoka, Michael of Lynnville and Marty Wayne of 
Lewisburg.
HAWKINS, Thelma OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Mrs. Thelma Hawkins, 53, of Kansas City, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 24, 
1985, in that city. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Endie and George Westmoreland. She was a registered nurse.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rev. Smith Gilbert officiating.
Survivors include her step-father, Mr. Dan Gilbert of the Oak Grove community; 
two sisters, Mrs. Bernice White of Murfreesboro and Mrs. Hazel Waddell of Long 
Beach, California.
HAYES, Allison Worley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Mr. Allison Worley Hayes, 77, of Columbia, died Monday, Nov. 4, 1985, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Oakes and 
Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with Bro. Glenn Mayfield officiating. Burial 
was in Polk Memory Gardens in Columbia.
He was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Beeler Hayes of Columbia; one son, Marvin 
Hayes of Panama City, Florida; one brother, Brown Hayes of Big Lake, Florida; 
one grandchild.
HAYES, Eula Marie Mankins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Marie Hayes, 75, died Wednesday, May 13 at her 
home on Route 1, Minor Hill. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2 p. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Oxford Cemetery. The Rev. Glen Chance 
was the officiant.
Mrs. Hayes was a Giles County native, the daughter of the late Booker (Linzy) 
and Jennie Williams Mankins. She was the wife of the late George Hayes.
Survivors include six sons; W. B. Hayes, Jimmy Hayes and Danny Hayes, Minor 
Hill, Billy Joe Hayes, Anderson, Ala., Thomas Hayes, Cincinnati, Ohio, and 
Cletus Hayes, Center Hill, Fla.; six daughters, Mrs. Louise Stevenson, Mrs. Sue 
Haney and Mrs. Virginia Davis, Minor Hill, Mrs. Barbara Mankins, Goodsprings, 
Mrs. Velma Hayes and Mrs. Mattie Lou Sanders, New Roads, La.; a sister, Mrs. 
Vera Felker, Minor Hill; 32 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
HAYES, Grace Mae Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Mar 1989
Mrs. Grace Mae Hayes, 81, died Thursday, Feb. 23 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Feb. 24 at Bennett-May Chapel with Terrell Pitts officiating. 
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Hattie 
Cooper Smith and was married to the late James Hix Hayes.
Survivors include two sons, Larry and Smith Hayes, both of Pulaski; one 
half-sister, Mrs. Buford Crumley, Lewisburg; one brother, Herman Smith, 
Arkansas, one half-brother, Gardner Bivens, Lewisburg; four grandchildren
HAYES, Helen Mendoza OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1986
Miss Helen Mendoca Hayes, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1986, at a Nashville 
hospital. Funeral services were held at Ferguson Memorial Chapel, Belmont United 
Methodist Church, in Nashville. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Hayes was a native of Davidson County and the daughter of the late William 
B. and Nancy Mendoca Young Hayes. No immediate survivors.
HAYES, James Hix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Oct 1984
James Hix Hayes, 76, died on Monday, October 22, 1984, at his residence in 
Columbia. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late James Anderson 
and Florence Chapman Hayes. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Lynnville 
Church of Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, at Bennett 
May Chapel, Terrell Pitts and Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Rose 
Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gracie Mae Smith Hayes, Columbia; two sons, 
Smith Hayes and Larry Hayes, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Hickman and Mrs. 
Pauline Hindman, Lynnville; one brother, Henry Clay Hayes, Greenville, Kentucky; 
four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
HAYES, John Franklin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Sep 1984
John Franklin Hayes, 75, died on Wednesday, September 19, 1984, at his Pulaski 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Will G. Hayes. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, J. W. McCollugh, Sterling Logel and 
Paul McKinney officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velma Moore Hayes, Pulaski; three sons, Ronnie 
Hayes, Pulaski, John F. Hayes, Jr., Lewisburg, and Charles Hayes, Nashville; 
three daughters, Melba Hunt, Nashville, France Rothenberry, Clover, South 
Carolina, and Joyce Augustine, St. Petersburg, Florida; three sisters, Margaret 
Hayes and Florence Brewer, Pulaski, and Brownie Chapma, Louisville, Kentucky; 15 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HAYES, Roy L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Oct 1980
Roy L. Hayes, 67, farmer and life-long resident of the Campbell Station 
Community, died Sunday, September 28 in Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home. Calvin Hardison, minister of the Church of Christ, officiated. 
Burial was in Shanes Cemetery at Campbell Station.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Rufus Campbell Hayes and Pearl 
Cross Hayes. He received his early education at Campbell Station and later 
attended Columbia Central High School. During World War II, he served in the U. 
S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion and the Maury County Farm 
Bureau.
Survivors include four sisters, Miss Eddie Hayes, Campbell Station, Mrs. Shirley 
Griggs, Nashville, Mrs. Emmett Shaw, Springfield, Mrs. Whitt Foster, 
Stiversville; two brothers, Willie and Andrew Jack Hayes, both of Campbell 
Station; 12 nieces and nephews.
HAYES, Sarah Ann Coleman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Oct 1983
Mrs. Sarah Ann Hayes, 48, died Sunday, October 23, 1983 at the Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 27 at 1 p.m. at the First 
Baptist Church and burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of John W. Coleman and the late Addie Coleman. She was 
married to William B. Hayes.
Other survivors include two sons, William and Barry Hayes, both of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Vanessa Hayes, Nashville; a foster son, James Wate, Glasgow, KY; five 
sisters, Mrs. Martha Peden, Mrs. Lucy King, Mrs. Helen Hayes, all of Pulaski, 
Mrs. Maggie Otey, Huntsville, Mrs. Flossie Grigsby, Lester, Ala.; five brothers, 
John, James, Grady and Eugene Coleman, all of Pulaski and Brady Coleman, 
Parchman, MS; and five grandchildren.
HAYES, William OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Oct 1987
Mr. William Hayes, 54, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 1987, in Nashville. Funeral 
services were held Friday, Sept. 25, at Old Mt. Zion Church with the Rev. Horace 
Marks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hayes was a native of Coffeyville, Miss., and was married to the late Sarah 
Coleman Hayes. He was a deacon of First Baptist Church in Riversburg and was a 
long-time employee of Pulaski Stockyards.
Survivors include his daughter, Ms. Vaness Hayes of Nashville; two sons, Barry 
Hayes of Nashville, William Hayes of Pulaski; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew 
Hayes, Sr. of Akron, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Strickland, Mrs. Lillie 
Presley and Mrs. Frances Richardson, all of Akron; two brothers, Robert and 
Matthew Hayes, Jr., both of Akron; six grandchildren.
HAYES, William Guy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
William Guy Hayes, 84, of Columbia, a retired employee of the L and N Railroad 
and car shop repairman, died Thursday, April 24 in Maury County Hospital, 
Columbia. Funeral services were conducted at Bennett-May Chapel at 2:00 p. m. by 
the Rev. Clarence Stewart and the Rev. H. Dallas Sugg. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Hayes was born in Giles County, the son of the late William W. and Maggie 
Reaves Hayes. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doy Hargrove Hayes; three sons, Ottie Hayes, 
Louisville, Ky., Carl Baldwin, Antioch, Cal., and Guy Baldwin, Long Beach, Cal.; 
three daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Baker, Sea Side, Cal., Mrs. Bettie Wesley, Denver, 
Col., and Mrs. Mildred Voss, Columbia; a brother, Franklin Hayes, Pulaski, four 
sisters, Mrs. Florence Brewer, Pulaski, Mrs. Emma Lee McGill, Winter Haven, 
Fla., Miss Margaret Hayes, Minor Hill, and Mrs. Brownie Chapman, Mt. Washington, 
Ky.; 23 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
HAYS, Doris Baker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jan 1985
Doris Baker Hays, 56, died December 17, 1984 in Richmond, Virginia. A memorial 
services was held at Centernary United Methodist Church, in Virginia.
A native of College Grove, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Howard E. and 
Betty Harwell Baker. She served as Health Director for Giles and Lincoln 
Counties in 1958 before moving to Virginia.
She is survived by one son, Mike Hays; one daughter, Barbara McKendree, 
Virginia; one step-son, Paul M. Hays, Washington; two step-daughters, Patricia 
Hays, Sweeney Virginia, and Patricia Hays LaMond, Virginia; and seven 
grandchildren.
HAYS, Freeman C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Dec 1983
Dr. Freeman C. Hays, Richmond, Virginia, died Monday, December 12, 1983, at his 
home in Richmond.
He was a Health Department medical director for Giles, Lincoln, and Moore 
Counties in 1960. Memorial services will be held at noon Thursday, December 15, 
at Centenary United Methodist Church in Richmond.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doris Baker Hayes, Richmond, Virginia; two 
sons, Paul M. Hays, Washington, D.C. and Michael L. Hays, Richmond; three 
daughters, Mrs. Barbara McKenderee, Virginia, Pamela Hays, Virginia, and Mrs. 
Patricia Hays LeMmond, Virginia; two sisters, Evelyn Hays, Louisiana, and Mrs. 
Marjorie Livingston, Mississippi; and six grandchildren.
HAYS, Rogers Herbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jul 1986
Rogers Herbert Hays, a Pulaski businessman, sportsman, church and civic leader, 
died in a Florence, Ala. hospital Saturday night of an apparent heart attack. 
Mr. Hays was 68 years old.
He reportedly had returned to his home in Rogersville, Ala. after playing golf, 
and was said to have been watching television when he first became ill. He was 
taken to ECM Hospital in Florence, where he died.
Funeral services were Monday afternoon at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Carl 
Cannon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hays was the son of the late Henry Clay and Mamie 
Gatlin Hays.
A 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner, Mr. Hays was co-founder of Hays Distributing 
Company of Pulaski. He was a former director and past president of the Tennessee 
Malt Beverage Association, a former director and president of Hillcrest Country 
Club, and a board member of First National Bank of Pulaski.
Active in his church, he was a former member, the vestry and a senior warden at 
Church of the Messiah (Episcopal).
He was a charter member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks-Lodge 
1824. Mr. Hays was an avid golfer, who was a club champion at Hillcrest Country 
Club.
He also trained bird dogs for both hunting and field trail competition, and in 
1973, his pointer, "Miller's Miss Knight," was crowned world champion bird dog.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Hays, of Pulaski and Fort Myers, Fla.; a 
son, Rogers Nelson Hays, of Pulaski; a brother, E. Tom Gray, of Brentwood, 
Tenn.; two grandchildren.
HAZELWOOD, Edna Virginia Harmon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Aug 1983
Mrs. Edna Virginia Hazelwood, age 62, of Route 2, Pulaski, died July 29, 1983, 
at the Oak Wood Health Care Center in Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 31, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Elmer Howell officiating. Burial 
was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hazelwood was a member of the Minnow Branch 
Baptist Church and was a housewife. She was the daughter of the late James H. 
and Emma D. Harmon.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon Hazelwood, Sr., of Campbellsville 
Community; one son, Vernon Hazelwood, Jr., of Beech Hill Community; two 
grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. James Foster, Mrs. Kate Wooley, Mrs. Jack 
Hazelwood, all of Nashville; Mrs. Flenoury Barr of Trinity, Alabama, Mrs. W. D. 
Francis, Miss Emily Harmon, both of Pulaski; and two brothers, Huston Harmon, 
Buford Harmon, all of Pulaski.
HAZELWOOD, Maggie Birdie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Mrs. Maggie Birdie Hazelwood, age 97, of 530 South Rhodes Street, Pulaski, died 
January 13, 1984, at the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, January 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Glenn 
Colley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Carson Hazelwood of Old Hickory; one daughter, 
Mildred Kimbrough of Ft. Worth, Texas; two brothers, Ozro Tucker of Goodspring, 
John Tucker of Elkmont, Alabama; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HEADRICKS, Laura T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1984
Mrs. Laura Tate Headricks, age 78, of 203 Elm Street, Pulaski, died February 14, 
1984, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held in the Carr and Erwin Chapel Wednesday, February 18, 
at 2 p.m. with Charles Oaks officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Headricks was married to the late William (Bill) 
Headricks. She was the daughter of the late Jess B. and Lula Hazelwood Tate.
Survivors include one brother, Louie Tate of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Marvin Toone of Ardmore, Mrs. Aubrey Pollard, Mrs. Jesse Toone, both of Pulaski; 
one niece, Miss Christine Toone of Pulaski; and several other nieces and 
nephews.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
HEATH, Elbert Derwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 1988
Mr. Elbert Derwood (Pete) Heath, 64, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 22, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Arkansas, Mr. Heath was the son of the late Elbert and Lydia Spann 
Heath. He was a retired construction worker-carpenter.
Survivors include two sons, Scot and Eric Heath, both of Oregon; one daughter, 
Pamela DeYoung of California; one sister, Jo Ann Klessman of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren.
HEATHCOAT, Elvis R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mr. Elvis R. Heathcoat, 73, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 9, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at 
McConnell Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Heathcoat was the son of the late James 
L. and Minnie Elizabeth Duncan Heathcoat. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Harris of Pulaski; one daughter, Diane 
Sanderson of Huntsville, Ala.; two step-sons, Wayne and Davis Harris, both of 
Pulaski; five step-daughters, Carolyn Gatlin of Minor Hill, Shirley Smith of 
Centerpoint, Tenn., Lurlee Smith of Fall River, Doris Griggs of Hereford, Texas, 
Peggy Randolph of Pulaski; two brothers, Howard Heathcoat of Cleveland, Ohio, 
Edgar Heathcoat of Gadsden, Ala.; four sisters, Mrs. Joyce Camp of Columbus, 
Ohio, Mrs. Joyce Daniel of Atlanta, Ga., Frenchie Slaton of Town Creek, Ala., 
Wandell Smith of Rogersville, Ala.; several step-grandchildren.
HEDGECOTH, Eula King OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Eula King Hedgecoth, 73, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
May 18 at Giles County Hospital, were conducted Tuesday at 3:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ ministers Thomas Orr and G. C. Fox. 
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Hedgecoth was born in Giles County. the daughter of the late Thomas J. and 
Ella Matthews King, and was married to the late Lawson Hedgecoth. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Hendrix, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Porter 
Mae Ray, Mrs. Gertrude Rolin, Miss Julia King and Mrs. Maggie Vinson, Pulaski; a 
step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann King, Pulaski; four step-grandchildren; six 
step-great-grandchildren and a nephew.
HEDGECOTH, Lawson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Lawson Hedgecoth, 75, of Pulaski died Monday, December 8 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by Church of Christ minister, Thomas Orr. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hedgecoth was the son of the late James and Sara 
Taylor
Hedgecoth. He was a member of East Hill Church of Christ and a retired employee 
of Genesco, Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula King Hedgecoth; a daughter, Mrs. Robert 
King, Pulaski; two brothers, Lonnie Hedgecoth and James D. Hedgecoth, Pulaski; 
two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Ralston, Pulaski and Mrs. James Bailey, New Orleans, 
La.; and four grandchildren.
HEDGECOTH, William Riley "Pug" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jan 1983
Mr. William Riley "Pug" Hedgecoth, 57, Pulaski, died Wednesday, January 19, 1983 
at his home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Thomas Lawson and Nettie 
Mae Hill Hedgecoth.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Beard Hedgecoth, Pulaski; three sons, Morgan 
Holbrook, Pulaski, Charles and Jerry Wayne Hedgecoth, both of Oklahoma; two 
daughters, Christi Hedgecoth and Sharon Walls, both of Pulaski; one 
step-brother, Garland Hedgecoth, California; five sisters, Mattie Griggs, Peggy 
Russell, Jo Anne Yelverton, Fannie Mae Butcher, all of Pulaski, and Christine 
May, Ohio; and one grandchild.
HEDGEPETH, John Daniel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1988
Mr. John Daniel Hedgepeth, 84, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1988 at 
Crockett Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 19 at North Funeral 
Home Chapel with Ernest Castell and Scottie Griffin, Jerry Oche officiating. 
Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Hedgepeth was the son of the late Robert Monroe 
and Amanda Martin Hedgepeth.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie Howell Hedgepeth; three daughters, Rachel 
Laten, Lucy Prentice, both of Lawrenceburg, and Susie Clary of Brentwood; three 
sons, Alex Hedgepeth and J. D. Hedgepeth, both of Lawrenceburg, and Roy 
Hedgepeth of Lewisburg; two sisters, Bertha Graves of Summertown and Claudia 
Kendrick of Robertsdale, Ala.; one brother, Jess Hedgepeth of Lawrenceburg; 11 
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
HEERY, Donald James OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Oct 1989
Mr. Donald James Heery, 34, of Prospect, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1989, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 19, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of North Dakota, Mr. Heery was employed at the Tennessean Truck Stop. 
Survivors include his father, James Raymond Heery of Jamestown, N. D.; his 
mother, Betty Nipper of Prospect; step-father, Ronnie Garner of Prospect; three 
brothers, Raymond and Timothy Heery, both of Murfreesboro, Robert Heery of 
Jamestown, N.D.; maternal grandmother, Vidella Stevens of Pulaski; paternal 
grandmother, Katherine Heery, Jamestown, N.D.
HEFLIN, Harlin Remes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1981
Harlan Remes Heflin, 63, of Winter Haven, Fla., died Wednesday, June 10 in 
Goodlark Hospital, Dickson. Funeral rites were held Friday at 11:00 a. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
was the officiant.
Mr. Heflin, a construction worker, was born in Indiana Mound. His parents were 
the late Arlie and Ann George Heflin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leannis Louise Womble Heflin; a son, Rickey 
Heflin, Winter Haven; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Harrison and Miss Darline 
Heflin, Winter Haven, Fla; two brothers, Vernon Heflin, New Johnsonville and 
Archie Heflin, Missisippi; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Colver, Detroit, Mich., 
and Mrs. Mahaley Norfeet, Indian Mound, and five grandchildren.
HEISIG, Caroline Kelly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Feb 1980
Mrs. Caroline Kelly Heisig, 77, of Prospect died Friday, February 8 in Marianna, 
Fla. Funeral mass was held Wednesday in Muskegon, Mich. at 9:00 a. m. at Our 
Lady of Fatima Church. The Rev. Patrick Cowley was the celebrant. Interment was 
in Restlawn Cemetery, Muskegon.
Mrs. Heisig, a native of Republic, Mich., had been a resident of Pompano Beach, 
Fla., for a number of years before moving to Giles County several months ago.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Heisig, of Prospect; three sons, Larry 
Kelly, Prospect, Patrick Kelly, Shelby, Mich., and Michael Kelly, New Era, 
Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Drefahl and Mrs. John Brett, Milwaukee, Wis.; a 
stepson, Charles Heisig, Conklin, N. Y.; a step-daughter, Mrs. June Carmichal, 
England; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
HELLER, Lillian Lassater OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
Mrs. Lillian Lassater Heller, 67, of Overland Park, Kan. (formerly of 
Frankewing), died Saturday 9, 1989, in that city.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Faith Lutheran 
Church in Lebanon with Larry V. Moore and A. Richard Smith officiating. Burial 
will be Thursday, Sept. 14, at National Cemetery in Nashville. Partlow-Atwood 
Funeral Home in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Heller was a first 
lieutenant of Army Nursing Care during World War II.
Survivors include one son, James C. Heller of Lebanon; daughter-in-law, Carrine 
Heller of Lebanon; three brothers, Jack and Jerry Lassater, both of Windfall, 
Ind., Art Lassater of Benton, Ky.; two sisters, Iva Neal Young of Kokomo, Ind., 
Linda Farris of Overland Park, Kan.; one grandson; several nieces and nephews.
HELLMONTELLER, Maggie Pratt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mrs. Maggie Pratt Hellmonteller, 84, of Route 7, Columbia, died on Sunday, Feb. 
17, 1985, at Maury County Hospital. She was a native of Giles County and a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Fogg Cemetery in Giles 
County.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil Hellmonteller, Lewisburg; one daughter, 
Mrs. Virginia Jones, Columbia; and four grandchildren.
HELMONTELLER, Mary Ruth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1989
Mrs. Mary Ruth Helmonteller, 70, of Pulaski, died Monday, May 15, 1989. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, May 17, at Bennett-May Chapel with Phillip Whary 
officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Helmonteller was a member of the Baptist Church. 
Survivors include her husband, Hobart Helmonteller of Pulaski; three daughters, 
Mrs. Linda Whary and Mrs. Gay Hunt, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Hattie McConnell of 
Ethridge; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
HELM, Lady Jane Stone OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Mrs. Lady Jane Stone Helm, well-known Columbia businesswoman, died unexpectedly 
Thursday night March 27 at Maury County Hospital, Columbia.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 1 p. m. at the First United 
Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert H. Lewis, Jr. officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. and 
Katherine White Stone and was the wife of Clarence W. Helm, who died Oct. 10, 
1952.
Mrs. Helm and her husband established Helm's Jewelry Store in Columbia in 1921 
and she continued with the business until February 1972.
Mrs. Helm was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Lucia 
Osborne Sunday School Class. She was very active in civic and cultural affairs 
of Columbia. She was a former member of the Maury County Chamber of Commerce and 
a member of the Garden Club.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Clifford Collins and Mrs. Logan Patterson, 
both of Pulaski; seven nieces and nephews; eight grand-nieces and nephews; and 
12 great-grand-nieces and nephews.
Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HELTON, Lela Levonia Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Lela Levonia Smith Helton, 79, of Goodspring, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Franklin Armstead officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in 
Salem, Ala.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Helton was the daughter of the late Johnny B. and 
Asenith Carwyle Smith and was married to the late Doc Helton.
Survivors include two step-sons, Henry Helton of Lawrenceburg, Grady Helton of 
Nashville; three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Harrington of Dickson, Mrs. Dolores 
Gencsi of Franklin, Mrs. Johnnie Rodgers of Nashville; four step-daughters, Eva 
Holt and Jeanette Brown, both of Pulaski, Jean White of Carthage, Fay White of 
Memphis; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
HELTON, Sudie Pinkelton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Sudie Helton, 83, who died at Meadowbrook Nursing Home 
on Sunday, January 10. Services were held on Tuesday, January 12 at 11:00 a. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel and burial took place in Rose Hill Cemetery. Clarence 
Stewart and Cleo Bunt conducted the service.
A native Giles Countian, Mrs. Helton was the wife of the late Brinkley Helton 
and the daughter of the late Charlie and Mollie Fine Pinkelton.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy Helton of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Grady 
Nelson of Liberty Hill; five grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
HELTON, William Leland (Doc) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1982
Funeral services for William Leland (Doc) Helton, 79, of 231 East Drive, who 
died in Giles County Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, were held at 1:00 p. m. on 
Thursday, January 14 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Chapel with burial in Chestnut 
Grove Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
A native Tennessean, Mr. Helton was the son of the late David Neal and Froney 
Elizabeth Young Helton.
Survivors include, two sons, Grady Helton of Smyrna and Henry Helton of 
Lawrenceburg; four daughters, Mrs. Will Edd White of Carthage, Mrs. Richard 
White of Memphis, Mrs. Larry Brown and Mrs. Eva Holt, both of Pulaski; and one 
sister, Mrs. Rose Miller of Goodspring. He also leaves 14 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.
HENDERSON, Dave OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Nov 1989
Mr. Dave Henderson, 64, of Prospect, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Wayne Fleming officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Henderson was a farmer. He was married to the late 
Lucille Moore Henderson.
Survivors include two sons, James and Jerry Henderson, both of Elkton; one 
daughter, Judy Henderson of Pulaski; one sister, _________________
HENDERSON, James Duncan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jan 1983
James Duncan Henderson, 58, of Route 1, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, January 19, 
1983 at VA Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Don Russell at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, 
Jan. 21st. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery in Prospect.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Henderson was a heavy equipment operator. He was 
the son of the late James Guy and Frankie Duncan Henderson. His wife, Billy Ann 
Henderson of Prospect, survives.
Additional survivors include, four sons, James Douglas Henderson of Athens, 
Ala., Danny Lee Henderson of Nashville, Timothy and James Guy Henderson, both of 
Prospect; three daughters, Mrs. Jeanie Stanford and Mrs. Debbie Brymer, both of 
Prospect, and Mrs. Shirley Vernon of Pulaski; four sisters, Alene Carpenter of 
McMinnville, Betty Roberts, Martha Fry and Georgia Lee Yant, all of Pulaski; and 
two brothers, John T. Henderson of Pulaski and Franklin Henderson of Cleveland, 
Ohio.
HENDERSON, James Durette OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mr. James Durette Henderson, 74, of Waynesboro, died Sunday, April 16, 1989, in 
Wayne County General Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 
April 18, at Shackelford Funeral Home in Waynesboro with Jeff Howell 
officiating. Burial was in Wayne County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Henderson was the son of the late John and Ethyl 
Dugger Henderson. He was retired from the City of Waynesboro as water plant 
operator.
Survivors include his wife, Marie P. Henderson of Waynesboro; one son, Jim 
Henderson of Lebanon; one sister, Jane Brown of Lawrenceburg; two grandchildren.
HENDERSON, Lucille Moore OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Oct 1988
Mrs. Lucille Henderson, 68, of Prospect (Elkton community) died Monday, Oct. 24, 
1988, at her residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Fleming and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Henderson was the daughter of the late William J. 
and Emma Hargrove Moore.
Survivors include her husband, Dave Henderson of Elkton; two sons, Jerry 
Henderson of Pulaski; James Henderson of Nashville; one daughter, Judy Stevenson 
of Pulaski; one brother, Billy Moore of Elkton.
HENDERSON, William Jessie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
William Jessie Henderson, 73, died Wednesday, January 9 at his home in Ethridge. 
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 10:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Henderson, who was born in Alabama, was the son of the late Ribon and Eunice 
Clemons Henderson. He was a retired employee of Copelands Refrigeration Co.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Delia Martin Henderson; two daughters, Mrs. 
Ralph Jones and Mrs. Evelyn Davis, Sidney, Ohio; seven grandchildren and 10 
great grandchildren.
HENDRICKSON, Donald Rhea OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Dec 1982
Mr. Donald Rhea Hendrickson, 41, Dunwoody, Georgia, died Tuesday, November 30, 
1982 while undergoing surgery at an Atlanta, Ga. hospital after having been shot 
by holdup men on an Atlanta Street. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. 
Thursday, December 2 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, 
Rev. Paul Allen and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Myrtle Taylor Hendrickson of 
Pulaski and the late Mr. Luther Hendrickson.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Kathy Musiano 
Hendrickson; and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn White, Pulaski.
Mr. Hendrickson was executive vice-president of the Tennessee Bank and Trust 
Company of Chattanooga.
HENDRICKSON, Emmett Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1983
Emmett Arthur Hendrickson, son of the late Elijah L. and Etta Williams 
Hendrickson, died Wednesday, May 11, 1983, at the Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of DeKalb County, Mr. Hendrickson came to Pulaski in 1921 and sold 
Watkins Products in Giles County until 1929. He was a member of the Methodist 
Church, but moved his membership to First Presbyterian Church in 1927, when he 
married the former Beatrice Paisley. He served as deacon several years and later 
has been Elder until the present time. He and his wife were owners of Dependable 
Cleaners for 12 years, then were co-owners of The Pulaski Funeral Home from 1936 
to 1957.
He served the City of Pulaski as Alderman, member of the Power Board and member 
of the Zoning Board for 32 years. He was past President of the Exchange Club, 
member of Junior of American Lodge since 1923. He was financial secretary of 
Modern Woodman, member of Martin Guards, and the Giles County Saddle Club.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton, Gudger Nichols and 
Paul Allen were the officiating ministers.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Paisley Hendrickson; two brothers, Edwin F. 
Hendrickson of McMinnville, TN, T. J. Hendrickson of Gallatin, TN; one sister, 
Mrs. Andrew Paul of Madison, TN; five nieces and five nephews, including a 
niece, Mrs. Evelyn H. White of Pulaski, also two nieces-in-law, Luan Todd Surles 
and Mary Jane T. Cardin.
HENDRICKSON, Luther Andrew The Giles Free Price 26 May 1982
Luther Andrew Hendrickson, 86, a retired businessman, died on Friday, May 21, 
1982, at Giles County Hospital, after an extended illness.
A native of DeKalb County, he was the son of the late Elijah and Etta Williams 
Hendrickson. He was a graduate of the Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science 
and one of the founders of Pulaski Funeral Home. He was a veteran of World War I 
and a member of First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, May 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, William H. Moss and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Taylor Hendrickson, Pulaski; a son, 
Donald R. Hendrickson, Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn H. White, Pulaski; three 
brothers, Emmett A. Hendrickson, Pulaski, Edwin F. Hendrickson, McMinnville, and 
T. J. Hendrickson, Gallatin; a sister, Mrs. Andrew Paul, Madison; and one 
grandchild.
HENDRIX, Bessie King OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
Bessie King Hendrix, 86, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 20, 1982 at Elm Hill 
Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. on Monday, March 22, at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Brother Aldon Hendrix officiated with burial in Appleton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hendrix was the wife of the late George W. 
Hendrix.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louise Chapman of Lawrenceburg; four 
sisters, Mrs. Porter Mae Ray, Mrs. Gertrude Rolin, Mrs. Maggie Vinson and Mrs. 
Julia King, all of Pulaski. Four grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also 
survive.
HENDRIX, Hazel Adell Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 1983
Mrs. Hazel Adell Hendrix, age 43, of 219 Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, died 
July 22, 1983, in Maury County Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, 1983, at 3:00 p.m. at Lay Funeral 
Home Chapel with Brother Robert Hendrix officiating. Burial was in Mitchell 
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Eudene Hendrix of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, 
Miss Vicky Hendrix of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Kenneth and Mark Hendrix, both of 
Lawrenceburg; six sisters, Mrs. Christine Gower of Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. 
Maggie Davis, Mrs. Margaret Pickett, Mrs. Dorothy Glover, Mrs. Okalene Humphrey 
and Mrs. Omie Gibson, all of Giles County; two brothers, Albert Williams of 
Giles County, James Williams of Linden; and several nieces and nephews.
HENDRIX, Thomas C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 May 1987
Mr. Thomas C. Hendrix, 70, of Goodspring, died Tuesday, May 26, 1987, in 
Murfreesboro. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 28, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Danny Pettus and Horace Durham officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hendrix was the son of the late Lum and Eva Roper 
Hendrix. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Barr Hendrix of Goodspring; one son, David 
Hendrix of Pulaski; two daughters, Juanita Warren of Murfreesboro and Jeanette 
Breeding of Fayetteville, Ga.; one brother, Buren Hendrix of Minor Hill; one 
sister, Mary Shelton of Texas; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
HENEGAR, Carolyn Hortense OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Carolyn Hortense Henegar, 85, of Gastonia, N.C., died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 
1988, in that city. Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 5, at Mount View 
Cemetery in McMinnville with Scott Arnold officiating. High's Funeral Home of 
McMinnville was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Henegar was the daughter of the late John Abraham and Carolyn Harriett 
Panknin Rayl and was married to the late Harold E. Henegar. She was a member of 
Saint Marks Episcopal Church of Gastonia, N.C.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Pat E. Chambers of Gastonia, N.C., Mrs. 
Mary Springer of Marietta, Ga.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
HENRY, Joe W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1980
Pulaski residents joined officials across Tennessee in reacting with shock and 
sadness over the death of state Supreme Court Justice Joseph W. Henry.
Henry, a Democrat who held posts in all three branches of government, died 
Monday, while jogging on a Giles County High School athletic track. He was 63.
Joseph W. Henry was born on September 20, 1916 in Lynnville, son of the late Joe 
W. and Louise Ward Henry. He was married June 2, 1943 to Marjorie Royster Clark 
of Uniontown, Kentucky. They had two sons Joseph W. Henry, Jr. and Robert Clark 
Henry, both of Pulaski.
Survivors include his widow, Marjorie Clark Henry; two sons, Pulaski attorneys 
Joseph W. Henry, Jr. and Robert Clark Henry; three brothers, Jack Henry, a 
Pulaski attorney, James Henry, a lawyer in Tullahoma, and Tennessee Highway 
Patrolman Lt. William C. Henry, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Joe D. Williams, 
Nashville, and Mrs. Everett Chapman, Lynchburg, and two grandchildren.
Rev. Paul Allen, pastor of the First United Methodist Church will deliver the 
first part of the funeral service and the Rev. William Moss, former pastor of 
the First United Methodist Church will deliver the main eulogy. All the 
attorneys from Pulaski will serve as pallbearers.
HENRY, Merton Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Merton Thomas Henry, 72, of 1321 Jackson Drive, Pulaski died in Giles County 
Hospital January 17, 1981.
He was the son of the late Thomas and Mertice Knapp Henry. He was married to 
Naomi Redding Henry who survives. Born in New York July 23, 1908.
The body of Mr. Henry has been donated to Medical Science at Vanderbilt 
University, Nashville. He was a retiree of General Research Corporation.
Survivors besides his wife, Naomi Redding Henry, Pulaski include one daughter, 
Mrs. Nancy Martinsin, Norway; one brother, Freeman K. Henry, Florida; 4 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Memorial services for Merton Thomas Henry will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 
o'clock, February 8, at the First Baptist Church by the pastor, Rev. Clarence K. 
Stewart.
HENRY, Naomi Redding OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Naomi Redding Henry, 78, died Wednesday, May 3, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Friday, May 5 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Judson 
Hayes officiating. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery in Culleoka.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late J. Benson and Rose 
Ella Lawrence Redding and was married to the late Merton T. Henry.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Nancy Martenson, Norway; one brother, Bill 
Redding, Nashville; two sisters, Charlotte Howard and Joann Bryant, both of 
Pulaski.
HENRY, William C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Mar 1984
William C. Henry, 55, of Springfield, died Tuesday, March 27, 1984 in Baptist 
Hospital, Nashville. He had suffered from a malignant brain tumor for the past 
eight months.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Joe and Louise Henry.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann Holland Henry; two brothers, Jack B. Henry 
of Pulaski and James H. Henry of Tullahoma; and two sisters, Amy Chapman of 
Lynchburg and Martha Williams of Nashville. Two nephews, Joe and Bob Henry, 
practice law in Pulaski. His two brothers are also attorneys.
Capt. Henry took early retirement from the Tennessee Highway Patrol in July, 
1983 due to his illness. Most of his 32 years of service with the THP were as a 
safety driver with the Nashville office. His chief responsibility was to conduct 
safety programs and demonstrations for schools, county fairs, various 
organizations, and through the media.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at the First 
United Methodist Church of Springfield with burial in that city. Associated 
Funeral Home of Springfield is in charge.
HENSON, Betty Jeanette Belew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jan 1985
Mrs. Betty Jeanette Henson, 46, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Monday, January 
28, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter 
of the late James Brown Belew. She was employed as a secretary at Giles County 
Stockyard and was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Floyd Farris officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin Henson, Jr., Route 5, Lawrenceburg; one 
daughter, Holly Henson; two sons, Phillip Henson, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, Kenneth 
Henson, Route 1, Ethridge; her mother, Mrs. Christine Shelton Belew, Pulaski; 
and one sister, Mrs. Shirley Miles, Chattanooga.
HENSON, Clessie Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Clessie Smith Henson, 85, Route 4, Diana, died Friday, Jan. 6, 1989, at Oakwood 
Hall, Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Sunday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Frank Perkins officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Cornersville.
Mrs. Henson was a Lincoln County native and the daughter of the late Will Wright 
and Sarah (Sally) Owen Smith. She was married to the late Lon Henson. She was a 
member of West Madison Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Clayton and John Speer, both of Diana; three 
daughters, Hazel Worsham of Beech Hill, Allene Hughey of Lewisburg and Joyce 
Tatum of Diana; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
HENSON, Cora Lee Watson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Dec 1987
Mrs. Cora Lee Henson, 83, of Summertown, died Monday, Dec. 7, 1987, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 9, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with Leonard Tidwell officiating. Burial was in John Lay 
Cemetery in Ethridge.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Henson was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary 
Anders Watson and was married to the late Perry Henson. She was a member of 
Marcella Falls Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Edward Henson of Ethridge; four sisters, Erie Brown 
of Hartselle, Ala., Sue Bell and Gertrude McCormack, both of Alabama, Bertha 
Martin of Waynesboro; one brother, Lindsey Lawrence of Alabama; four 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HENSON, Inez Appleton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Oct 1984
Mrs. Inez Appleton Henson, 91, Lawrenceburg, died on Friday, October 19, 1984, 
at Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and 
Sally Robinson Appleton and was married to the late Tucker Henson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.Sunday, October 21, at Williams Funeral Home 
in Columbia, with burial in Mitchell Cemetery in Anderson, Alabama.
Survivors include two sons, John B. Balch of Phil Campbell, Alabama, and Frank 
M. Balch, Hermitage, Tennessee; one step-daughter, Mrs. Robert A. (Frances) 
Hartsfield, Lewisburg; one sister, Miss Julia Appleton, Lawrenceburg; seven 
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
HENSON, Lacie Irene Cross OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lacie Irene Henson, 80, of Lawrenceburg, who died 
Wednesday, March 11 at Elm Nursing Home in that city, were held Thursday at 2:30 
p. m. at North Funeral Home Chapel by Church of Christ ministers Andy Brown and 
Edwin Maston. Interment was in Old Ethridge Cemetery.
Born in Marshall County, Mrs. Henson was the daughter of the late Ira and Ella 
Perry Cross.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Henson; a daughter, Mrs. Jean Campbell, 
Lawrenceburg; three sons, James Loyd Henson, Lawrenceburg, Sherman Henson, 
Pulaski, and Terry Wayne Henson, Smyrna; 13 grandchildren; and three great 
grandchildren.
HENSON, Nathan Perry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, Apr 1989
Mr. Nathan Perry Henson, 91, of Summertown, died Sunday, April 2, 1989, at 
Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 
5, at North Funeral Home Chapel with Dalton Coble officiating. Burial was in 
John Lay Cemetery at Ethridge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Henson was married to the late Cora Lee Watson 
Henson. He was a member of the Marcella Falls Church of Christ and was a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include one son, Edward Henson of Ethridge; four grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
HENSON, Walter Wesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jan 1987
Mr. Walter Wesley Henson, Sr., 86, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1987, 
at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 11, at London Funeral Home Chapel in 
Lewisburg. Burial was in Cool Spring Cemetery.
Mr. Henson was a native of Lawrence County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Adele Nance Henson of Lewisburg; one daughter, 
Mrs. Wayne (Mary Nance) McCord of Columbia; one son, Walter (Bubba) Henson, Jr. 
of Lewisburg; five grandchildren.
HERD, John David OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Oct 1988
Mr. John David Herd, 76, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 24, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Carl Bond officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Herd was the son of the late John Baugh and Lene 
Hughes Herd. He was retired from Murrey-Ohio Company.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha L. Herd of Pulaski; one son, Kineth Hurd of 
Alabama; two step-sons, William P. and Kenneth Smith, both of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Martha Gail Tucker of Oklahoma; one brother, Howard Herd of 
Lynnville; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
HERRON, John Wallace OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
John Wallace Herron, 59 of Route 6, Pulaski died Tuesday, May 27, 1980 at his 
home.
Funeral services to be held Friday, May 30 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church 
with John Estrada officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Born in New Mexico January 19, 1921, Mr. Herron was a retired Police Sergeant 
and a World War II Veteran. His wife, Mrs. Betty Herron of Pulaski survives.
Other survivors include a son John Wallace Herron, Jr. of Texas and two 
grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HESLAR, Mable G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Jan 1982
Mrs. Mable G. Heslar, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on Wednesday, Janary 6, 
1982, at St. Vincent's Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9, at Lynnwood Cemetery 
in Lynnville.
Mrs. Heslar was the wife of the late Captain O. F. Heslar. Survivors include a 
son, Fred Gasawy Heslar, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a sister, Mrs. Sara Elizabeth Rice of 
Indianapolis; and two grandchildren.
HESTER, Elmer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1984
Mr. Elmer Hester, age 86, of Route 1, Box 43, Minor Hill, died February 26, 1984 
at his home. Funeral services were held in the Carr and Erwin Chapel Tuesday, 
February 28, at 1 p.m. with Dell Sewell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Hester was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was 
married to the late Rosana Newton Hester and was the son of the late Joseph and 
Lola Crabb Hester.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Pipin of Minor Hill; Mrs. T. H. 
Wilkinson of Huntsville, Alabama; one brother, Hershel Hester of Nashville; 2 
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HEWGLEY, Vera Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Lee Hewgley, 83, of Hilliard, Ohio, who died 
Friday, January 4 in that city were conducted Monday at 10:00 a. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial following in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Lloyd Hickman 
was the officiant.
Mrs. Hewgley's parents were the late Jesse J. and Tishie Hatfield Phelps. She 
was married to the late Rev. Robert Taylor Hewgley.
Survivors include six sons, Robert Hewgley, New Orleans, Gilbert Hewgley and 
Mark Hewgley, Pulaski, Elbert Hewgley and Farrell Hewgley, Chicago, Ill., and 
Kenneth Hewgley, Nashville; five daughters, Miss Elise Hewgley, Pulaski, Mrs. 
Lee Hewgley Harwell, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Lucille Warren, Lynchburg, Mrs. 
Faye McClain, Hilliard, Ohio and Mrs. Geneva Clement, Percy, Ill.; a brother, 
Thomas Phelps, Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Morris Snell, Shelbyville and 
Mrs. Carrie Hewgley, Bowling Green, Ky.; 23 grandchildren and six great 
grandchildren.
HEWITT, Gregory Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Gregory Allen Hewitt, 30, of Lynnville, died Sunday, May 26, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Tennessee, he was a horse trainer.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 28, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial 
in Lynnwood Cemetery, Bobby Sands and Claude McMillian officiating.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hewitt of Lynnville; his wife, 
Melissa Hewitt of Lynnville; on son, Landon Allen Hewitt of Lynnville; and one 
brother, Raymond Hewitt of Lynnville.
HEWITT, John Earl OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jan 1986
John Earl Hewitt, 73, died Monday, January 13, 1986, at Maury County Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Osborne Hewitt; two daughters, Mrs. Judy 
Roberts, Miss Melissa Hewitt, both of Knoxville; four sons, John E. Hewitt, Jr., 
Jerry Payton Hewitt, and Phil Osborne Hewitt, all of Lynnville, William Allen 
Hewitt of Franklin; four sisters, Sara Dugger, Mrs. Nannie Pigg, Mrs. Brownie 
Scoggin, Mrs. Tally Underwood, all of Lynnville; one brother, Allen Hewitt of 
Lynnville; 10 grandchildren.
HEWITT, Louise Martin Osborne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Oct 1986
Mrs. Louise Martin Osborne Hewitt died Thursday, Oct. 2, 1986, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at Oaks and Nichols Funeral 
Home in Columbia with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Hewitt was the daughter of the late Floyd and Grace Martin Osborne and was 
married to the late John Hewitt, Sr.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Judy Roberts of Lynnville and Melissa 
Martin Hewitt of Knoxville; four sons, John Earl Hewitt, Jr., Payton Hewitt and 
Phil Hewitt, all of Lynnville, Bill Hewitt of Nashville; three sisters, Ruth 
Childress of Columbia, Viola Write of Franklin and Eva Tyree of Nashville; one 
brother, Joe Osborne of Florida; 12 grandchildren.
HEWITT, Richard Wilkes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Mar 1984
Mr. Richard Wilkes Hewitt, age 73, of Route 1, Lynnville, died Wednesday, March 
21, 1984, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 23, 1984, at 2 p.m. in the Bennett May 
Chapel with the Reverend William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Hewitt was the son of the late John Peyton and 
Clabie Taylor Hewitt. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and was a 
merchant. Mr. Hewitt was married to Mrs. Frances Henry Hewitt of Lynnville; she 
survives.
Other survivors include, one daughter, Miss Nelle Hewitt of Nashville; one son, 
Richard Hewitt of Cookeville; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Dugger, Mrs. Nannie Pigg, 
Mrs. Matthew Scoggin, Mrs. Bill Underwood, all of Lynnville; two brothers, John 
and Allen Hewitt, both of Lynnville; several nieces and nephews; and several 
grand-nephews.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HICKERSON, William Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mr. William Dean Hickerson, 70, of Cornersville, died Saturday, March 26, 1988, 
at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, at 
Lynnville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ed Knox and the Rev. Robert Smith 
officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hickerson was the son of the late Oscar and Agnes 
Doggett Hickerson. He was a member of the Lynnville Presbyterian Church and the 
Lynnville American Legion. He was a retired farmer and veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Allen Hickerson of Cornersville; one 
sister, Mrs. Frances Haislip of Lewisburg; one brother, James Hickerson of 
Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews.
HICKMAN, Clemice Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 May 1984
Mrs. Clemice Hickman, 83, died on Wednesday, May 2, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Lum and 
Faustina White Davis.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Bennett May Chapel, Stan 
Carroll and Carl Hollis officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Melonie Whitstone, Sandia, Texas; one 
step-son, Cordell Hickman, Cut Bank, Montana; and three grandchildren.
HICKMAN, James Michael OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22Aug 1989
James Michael Hickman, 18, died Saturday, Aug. 5, 1989 at Limestone County 
Hospital in Athens from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral services were at held Aug. 8 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Larry 
Glass officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Michigan he was a 1988 graduate of Giles County High School. 
Survivors include his father, James E. Hickman of Minor Hill; mother, Alice 
Willman Pilon, Florida; step-mother, Gorinka Hickman, Minor Hill; step-father, 
Richard Pilon, Florida; one brother, Danny Hickman, Minor Hill; grandparents, 
Gladis Hickman, Michigan and Clara and George Willman, Michigan.
HICKMAN, Lola Irene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Irene Hickman, 69, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
November 16 in Giles County Hospital, were held Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen and 
the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart were the officiants.
Mrs. Hickman, a retired employee of Genesco, Inc., was a native of Giles County. 
Her parents were the late Herbert and Mattie Thurman Felker and she was married 
to the late James Allen Hickman. She was a member of First United Methodist 
Church
Survivors include a son, Ray Hickman, and a sister-in-law, Mrs.Margaret Felker, 
both of Pulaski.
HICKMAN, Maude Lillian Pinkleton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Mrs. Maude Lillian Pinkleton Hickman, 92, of 1315 S. High Street died Tuesday at 
Columbia Health Care. She made her home in the Yokley Community for many years.
Services were held Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home, and 
the Rev. Wendell Meigs and the Rev. Pat Goodloe, of the United Methodist Church, 
officiating. Burial is in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
The Giles County native was the daughter of the late William D. and Sarah Anna 
Davidson Pinkleton. She was a long-time member of Taylor's Chapel United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ruthen (Estell) Sands and Mrs. Zopher 
(Allie Ray) Compton, both of Columbia, and Mrs. Fred (Catherine) Ragan of 
Bowling Green, Ky.; a son, Vaden Hickman of Lynnville; three sisters, Mrs. Ewing 
(Lura Kate) Dean, Giles County, Mrs. Annie Mae Carpenter, Memphis, and Mrs. 
James (Onice) Cross, Lynnville; three brothers, Clyde Pinkleton, Columbia, 
Lilburn Pinkleton, Southport, and John Mark Pinkleton, Martin; seven 
grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
HICKMAN, Myrtle Crick OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Myrtle Hickman, 97, of Lynnville, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 30, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Dennis Bain and Mack Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Hickman was the daughter of the alte Joe and 
Fannie Kirk Crick and was married to the late John Thomas Hickman. She was a 
member of the Lynnville Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Petty of Columbia, Mrs. Jessie 
Underwood of Elkmont, Ala.; three sons, Ollie Hickman of Lynnville, Brown 
Hickman of Williamsburg, Va., Edward Hickman of Baldwin, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 
33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
HICKMAN, Thelma Wilkes Malone OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Mrs. Thelma Wilkes Malone Hickman, secretary for 16 years at Culleoka School, 
died Wednesday morning, December 9, 1981, at Maury County Hospital following an 
illness of several months.
Services were conducted at 1 p. m. Thursday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home 
with Murry Alexander, Melvin Dugger and Tony Lancaster officiating. Burial was 
in Lynnwood Cemetery at Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter, of the late Paul and Lutie 
Wilkes Malone. She attended school at Jones High School at Lynnville and the 
Columbia Business College. Mrs. Hickman was a member of the Church of Christ at 
Stiversville.
Survivors include her husband, James Hickman, a son, Timothy Gray Hickman, both 
of Culleoka; a sister, Mrs. Mary Thurman, Columbia; two brothers, Harold Malone 
of Lynnville and Edward Malone of Tacoma, Washington.
HICKMAN, Willa Mai Gordon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
Funeral services were held Friday, January 11 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel for Mrs. Willa Mai Gordon Hickman, 75, of Route 4, Pulaski, who died 
Wednesday at Fairhaven Nursing Home following a long illness, by the Rev. 
Clarence K. Stewart. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Hickman was the daughter of Mrs. Pearl Britton Gordon, 
who survives, and the late Lane Gordon.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, the Rev. Lloyd 
Hickman; a daughter, Mrs. Diane Fulton, Pulaski; a brother, Mid Gordon, Pulaski; 
three sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Rainey, Mrs. Opal Dunnavant and Mrs. Vivian Denton, 
Pulaski, and one grandchild.
HICKS, Charlie R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1989
Mr. Charlie R. Hicks, 67, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hicks was the son of the late Chester and Nora Butler 
Hicks and was married to the late Irene Hicks. He was a member of the Baptist 
Church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gwen Batey of Lebanon, Mrs. Mable Jordan 
of Hopkinsville, Ky.; one sister, Mrs. Jane Humphreys of Memphis.
HICKS, Elsie DeLaine Howell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1983
Elsie DeLaine Hicks, who would have been 79 on September 14th, departed from 
this troubled world on July 1 at the Giles County Hospital. She is survived by 
her husband, Henry W. (Buchum) Hicks of Frankewing; one daughter, Mrs. W. O. 
Richards of Greenbrier, Tennessee; five grandsons; six great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Edward Howell of Kingston Springs, Tennessee; one sister, Mrs. Arthur 
Pease of Middlesex, New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews.
It was her wish that she not be embalmed, therefore, a formal funeral services 
was prohibited by Health Department Regulations. Her mortal remains were 
transported to the Woodlawn Funeral Home in Nashville for immediate cremation.
A memorial services for this extraordinary woman, mother and wife shall be 
arranged and announced in the future.
HICKS, Levonia Bell Craig OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1985
Mrs. Levonia Bell Hicks, 76, of Minor Hill, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct 14, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Booth Chapel 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella E. Pickett 
Craig and was married to the late Bennie Hicks.
Survivors include three sons, Leon Hicks of Nashville, Eldridge Hicks of Minor 
Hill, J. D. Hicks of Florida; two daughters, Lavada Rhoton of Nashville, Frances 
Dalton of Kentucky; one brother Urel Craig of Nashville; three sisters, Hattie 
Jones, Myrtle Hill, both of Minor Hill, Pearl Williams of Nashville; 18 
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
HIGGINS, Mary Lucille Owens OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 May 1989
Mary Lucille Owens Higgins, 63, died Thursday, April 27 at Crockett Hospital in 
Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 29 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Mack Pinkelton and Arlo Peppers officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill 
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Cleaborn Higgins, Pulaski; one son, Stevie D. 
Higgins, Pulaski; two brothers, Jack Owens, California, and Richard Owens, 
Cleveland; two sisters, Dorothy Brown, Summertown and Pauline Pennington, 
Columbia.
HIGGINS, Patsy Darlene Newsline 27 Nov 1984-04 Dec 1984
Patsy Darlene Higgins, 26, of Route 8, Pulaski, TN, died November 23, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Nov. 26 at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in the Rose 
Hill Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Higgins is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Shrader of Pulaski; her husband, David W. Higgins of Rose Hill; two 
sons, David and William; three brothers, Ricky Shrader, Randy Shrader, Ray 
Shrader; two sisters, Lisa Higgins and Rosie Shrader; and her grandmother, Vera 
Lou Rhinehart, all of Pulaski.
HIGGINS, Vivian OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1988
Miss Vivian Higgins, 61, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Arlo Peppers officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Higgins was the daughter of the late Coleman and 
Helen Davis Higgins.
Survivors include one brother, Cleaborn Higgins of Pulaski; five sisters, 
Lillian Jackson, Grace White and Opal Russell, all of Pulaski, Christine Surles 
of Goodspring, Helen Norfleet of Illinois; several nieces and nephews.
HIGHT, Edward Donald OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Edward Donald Hight, 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1989 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Jan. 5 at Bennett May Chapel with Jessie 
Pedigo, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hight was the son of the late John Earnest and 
Bessie Thomas Hight and was married to the late Velma Hefley Hight.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Tom McGrew, Columbia, Mrs. J. W. Moore, 
Lynnville; two brothers, Loyd Hight, Pulaski, Floyd Hight, San Diego, Calif.; 
several nieces and nephews.
HIGHT, Ernest Clemmons OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Ernest Clemmons Hight, 80, a retired farmer of Culleoka, 
and Columbia resident, who died Monday, August 24 in that city at Hillview 
Health Care Center, were conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial followed in Polk Memorial Gardens. The Rev. 
Charles Blythe and the Rev. Wendell Meggs were the officiants.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Hight was the son of the late John and Bessie 
Thomas Hight.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille McNeese Hight; a daughter, Miss Joan 
Hight, Columbia; two sons, Carroll Hight, Columbia, and Lloyd Hight, Culleoka; 
two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Moore, Lynnville, and Mrs. Tom McGrew, Columbia; four 
brothers, Edward Hight, Lynnville, Van Hight, Conover, N.C., Lloyd Hight, 
Pulaski, and Floyd Hight, San Diego, Cal.; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews.
HIGHT, John Van OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Mr. John Van Hight, age 72, of Route 2, Conover, North Carolina, died February 
28, 1984, in Conover. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 1, in 
the Fairgrove Baptist Church in Conover with the Reverend Richard Fisher 
officiating. Burial was in Conover City Cemetery.
Mr. Hight was a native of Giles County. He was a veteran of World War II, 
serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Hight was a member of the Baptist Church and also 
a member of the Masons. He was retired from the Gabriel Corporation in Pulaski. 
He was the son of the late John and Bessie Thomas Hight. Mr. Hight was married 
to Mrs. Gladys Fisher Hight of Conover, North Carolina; she survives.
Other survivors include, two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Moore of Lynnville, Mrs. 
Pattye McGrew of Columbia; and three brothers, Edward Hight, Lynnville, Loyd 
Hight of Pulaski, Floyd Hight of San Diego, California.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory, North Carolina was in charge of 
arrangements.
HIGHT, Velma Sue Hefley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Velma Sue Hefley Hight, 76, of Lynnville, died Monday, Nov. 2, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Jessie Pedigo, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Hight was the daughter of the late Chester and 
Beulah Hefley. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Hight of Lynnville; one sister, Mrs. Ruth 
Russell of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
HILL, Corene Gatlin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Corene Gatlin Hill, 78, died Tuesday, May 2, 1989, in Huntsville Hospital. 
Funeral services were held May 5 at Gallant Funeral Home in Fayetteville with 
burial in Riverview Cemetery in Fayetteville. Mrs. Hill was a native of Minor 
Hill.
Survivors include her husband, C. L. Hill, Taft; two sons, Paul and Denton 
Simmons, both of Pulaski; three daughters, Tula Mae Bradley, Tullahoma, Sara Ann 
Beck, Scherrerville, Ind. And Lashon Crowder of Fayetteville; three 
step-daughters, Billie Jo Roberts, Murfreesboro, Faye Brown, Ill., and June 
Ferguson, Denver, Colo.; one step-son, A. C. Hill, Dallas; six brothers, Boyce 
Bea Gatlin, Florida; Com Gatlin, Georgia, Fred, New Mexico, Oliver Gatlin, Minor 
Hill, E. R and Lindy Gatlin, both of Pulaski; two sisters, Margaret Peek, 
Indiana and Katherine Benefield, Pulaski.
HILL, D. E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Mr. D. E. Hill, 72, of Route 3, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, March 11, 1985, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness.
A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late Walter M. and Exie 
Alexander Hill. Mr. Hill was a member of the Pulaski Street Church of Christ in 
Lawrenceburg. He was a retired builder and affiliated with D. E. Hill and Son 
Heating and Air.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at North Funeral Home, 
which Mr. Hill constructed in 1970, with burial in John Lay Cemetery at 
Ethridge. Andy Brown officiated.
Survivors include his wife, Cordie Guinn Hill of Lawrenceburg; one son, Gene 
Hill of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. Joan Cawthon of Lawrenceburg; two 
brothers, Aubrey and J. W. Hill, both of Ethridge; four sisters, Mrs. Geraldine 
Nix and Mrs. Juanita Hinds, both of Nashville, Mrs. Eunice Shaffer of 
Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Alita Calvert of Ethridge; four grandchildren and several 
nieces and nephews.
HILL, Edna Lee Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1988
Edna Lee Hill, 72, Route 1, Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1988 at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in 
Elkton Cemetery.
She was a native of Limestone County, Ala. and the wife of the late William 
Hill.
Survivors include one son, William Edward Hill of Pulaski; three daughters, 
Elizabeth Ann Mitchell of Fayetteville, Katherine Cline and Sue Ruth Allen, both 
of Pulaski; one brother, Robert Phillips of Indiana; one sister, Louise Thompson 
of Decatur; 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
HILL, Elizabeth Gilbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert Hill, 69, of Prospect, who died 
Friday, April 25 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Sunday at 3:00 p. m. 
at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Denman Fraser with burial following in 
Pettusville Cemetery.
An Alabama native, Mrs. Hill was the daughter of the late William Andrew and 
Eddie Pettus Gilbert and was married to the late James Meyers Hill. She was a 
member of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church and an employee of Genesco, Inc.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Anna Will Holt, Elkmont, Ala. and Mrs. 
Virginia Milam, Hartselle, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
HILL, J. Murphy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1988
Mr. J. Murphy Hill, 82, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1988, at 
the VA Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 29, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Hill was the son of the late Jennings Murphy and Maggie 
Mae Nelson Hill. He was a member of the Methodist church and was a retired 
carpenter.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Margarette Holt of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; several 
nephews.
HILL, Myrtle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1985
Miss Myrtle Hill died Saturday in an Athens, Ala. nursing home. She was 59 years 
old. Servives were Sunday afternoon at McCall Funeral Home Chapel in Athens. 
Burial was in Lentzville Cemetery.
Survivors include a sister, Minnie Long of Pulaski.
HILL, Peggy Sweeney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jul 1984
Mrs. Peggy Sweeney Hill, 56, Panama City, Florida, died Friday, July 13, 1984, 
at Panama City. A native of Marshall, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey C. 
Sweeney, Sr.
Burial was in Cannon Cemetery at Belfast, with Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Funeral Home 
in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, William H. (Bill) Hill of Panama City; her 
mother, Mrs. Nettie Bascomb Sweeney, Lewisburg; two sons, Wendell Oakley III, 
Greenville, South Carolina, and Kim Oakley, Akron, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Miss 
Marsha Hill, Nashville.
HILL, Richard Rittenhouse OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Sep 1984
Richard Rittenhouse Hill, 72, Pulaski, died on Thursday, September 13, 1984, at 
his residence.
A native of Colbert County, Alabama, he was the son of the late Murphy and 
Maggie Nelson Hill. He was a retired brick mason and a World War II veteran.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, September 14, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine Hamlett Hill, Pulaski; three sons, 
Paul Hill, Ralph Hill and Rodney Hill, all of Pulaski; one brother, Murphy Hill, 
Pulaski; one sister, Margaret Hill of Alabama; and nine grandchildren.
HILLTALLENT, Roscoe Newsline 02 Oct 9 Oct 1984
Roscoe Hilltallent, 70, of Route 2, Cornersville, TN, (Diana community) died 
September 25, 1984, at Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held 
September 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Glenn Colley 
officiating. Burial was in the Diana Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
in charge.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hilltallent was a retired farmer. Survivors include 
Linnie Bell Hilltallent of Diana; one step-son, Bill Franklin of Diana; four 
brothers, Virgil Hilltallent, Homer Hilltallent, and Edd Hilltallent, all of 
Lewisburg, Holbert Hilltallent of Pulaski; one sister, Clara Hilltallent of 
Lewisburg; and two grandsons.
HINDMAN, Birtie Estell Lane OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Birtie Estell Hindman, 83, of Route 1, Ethridge, who 
died Saturday, February 2 at Fairhaven Nursing Home, were conducted Sunday at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. 
The Rev. Dorris Hubbell was the officiant.
A Maury County native, Mrs. Hindman was the daughter of the late Monroe and 
Mattie Scott Lane and was married to the late Robert Y. Hindman.
Survivors include a son, J. B. Hindman, Cleveland, Ohio, three daughters, Mrs. 
Winfred Helton and Mrs. Argile Hopper, Campbellsville and Mrs. Jason Dexton, 
Dora, Ala.; a brother, Lawrence Lane, Campbellsville; a sister, Mrs. Louis 
Tyler, Culleoka; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
HINDMAN, Juanita Isbell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Nov 1989
Mrs. Juanita Hindman, 65, of the Bodenham community died Sunday, Nov. 12, 1989, 
at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with W. F. Cox and Jerry Geho officiating.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Hindman was the daughter of the late James Britt and 
Roberta Potts Isbell.
Survivors include her husband, Holt Hindman of the Bodenham community; two sons, 
Thomas and William Hindman, both of the Bodenham community; two daughters, Joyce 
Johns of the Bodenham community, Donna Wilburn of the Beech Hill community; two 
brothers, Dave and Bill Isbell, both of Louisiana; two sisters, Eula Mae Roberts 
of Decatur, Ala., Earlene Sharp of Ardmore, Tenn.; nine grandchildren.
HINDMAN, Wiley Houston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jul 1982
Wiley Houston Hindman, 72, died at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville 
Wednesday, July 14th following an extended illness.
Mr. Hindman was a Giles County native and a retired employee of L. & N. 
Railroad. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mack Pinkelton in the chapel 
of Woodbine Funeral Home in Nashville on Saturday, July 17th. Interment in 
Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Mae Pilkinton Hindman; one son, Samuel L. 
Hindman, Statesville, N. C.; three daughters, Clara Ruth Buchanan, Clyde, Texas, 
Mary Evelyn Goats, Nolensville, Robbie Mae Buchanan, Nashville; three brothers, 
Cordell Hindman, Crothersville, Ind., Holt Hindman, Pulaski, Fagan Coggin, 
Pulaski; one sister, Emma Coggin, Clarksville, Ind.; nine grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
HOBBS, Carl Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Feb 1987
Carl Edward Hobbs, well-known local businessman, died Monday at Hillside 
Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Hobbs, 68, who lived at Route 5, Lawrenceburg, was owner of Giles County 
Realty at 101 South First Street on the Public Square. He was the former owner 
of the Hickory House Restaurant.
Mr. Hobbs was a member of the Church of Christ and the Giles-Lawrence County 
Board of Realtors.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bennett May Chapel with Brother Bernard 
Konig officiating. Burial will be in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Bettye Griffin Hobbs of Lawrenceburg; two daughters 
and one son of California; one step son, Hal Griffin of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Lola Schwartz and Mrs. Elva Ikenberry, both of Baldwin, An.; two brothers, 
Ray Hobbs of Lawrenceburg and Ted Hobbs of Head City, Ariz.; and three 
grandchildren.
HOBBS, Ed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Feb 1983
Ed Hobbs, 85, of Route 1, Pulaski, died on Monday, February 7, 1983 at his home. 
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Larry Glass and James Jolly at 
2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
Mr. Hobbs was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was the 
son of the late Samuel and Frances Murrel Hobbs. His wife, Mrs. Eura Hobbs of 
Pulaski, survives.
Additional survivors include, six daughters, Mrs. Maumie Gibbons, Mrs. Lila Mae 
Shook, both of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Fannie Wilburn, Mrs. Alma Ruth Howell, Dorothy 
Howell, all of Pulaski, and Mrs. Dorothy Neal of Memphis; one sister, Mrs. 
Hattie Roberts of Pulaski; 21 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.
HOBBS, Harry Dean Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Harry Dean Hobbs, Sr., 88, of Route 2, Lynnville were 
conducted Tuesday, June 17 at 2:00 p. m. at Robertson Fork Church of Christ by 
minister Mack Wheeler. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. Mr. Hobbs 
died Sunday in Lewisburg Community Hospital, Lewisburg.
A retired farmer, Mr. Hobbs was a Giles County native, the son of the late Joe 
and Callie Martin Hobbs. He was married to the late Johnnie Etta Osborne Hobbs.
Survivors include a son, Dean Hobbs, Lynnville; a daughter, Mrs. Christine 
McClintock, Lynnville; a brother, Allen Hobbs, Nashville; five grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
HOBBS, James Moody OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 May 1984
James Moody Hobbs, 91, West Flower Street, Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 23, 1984, 
at his home. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 with burial 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Erin, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Judge J. C. Hobbs and 
Mrs. Nettie McCuley Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs was a retired theatre owner, and a member 
of the Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Elaine Hobbs of Pulaski; six sisters, Miss 
Mary Hobbs, Miss Flora Hobbs, Miss Sara Hobbs, Mrs. Helen Yancey, all of 
Memphis, Mrs. Doria Murdock, Coffee Springs, Alabama, and Mrs. Sue Alvey of 
Elizabeth Town, Kentucky.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HOBBS, Lucy Turner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jun 1989
Lucy Turner Hobbs, 79, Route 1, Prospect, died Tuesday, June 20, 1989, at 
Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held today 
(Thursday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with William Suddarth officiating. 
Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Mrs. Hobbs was a native of Alabama and the daughter of the late Alex and Martha 
Hobbs Turner. She was married to the late Frank Hobbs.
Survivors include two sons, Frank Hobbs, Jr., Pulaski and Jerry Hobb, Leoma; 
three brothers, Asa Turner and Alex Turner, both of Ardmore, Tenn, Calvin 
Turner, Ohio; two sisters, Bessie Ada, Elkton, and Pearly Hasting, Athens; and 
four grandchildren.
HOBBS, Selvage Hazel Edwards OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
Mrs. Selvage Hazel Hobbs, 80, of Cornersville, died Friday, Oct. 18, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Cornersville Funeral 
Home. Burial was in Short Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Elba Holt of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
HOBSON, Dennis Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1982
Mr. Dennis Eugene Hobson, 28, Detroit, Michigan, died Saturday, December 18, 
1982 in that city. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24 at St. 
Rebecca Primitive Baptist Church, Pulaski, with burial in Batts Cemetery, John 
Tucker officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of George Hobson, Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Dorothy Jean Fields Talley, Pulaski, and was married to Cathy Hobson, New 
Orleans.
Other survivors include his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Daly, Pulaski; one 
step-daughter, Connie McDowell, New Orleans; three brothers, William Clifford 
Hobson, Detroit, Terry Lane Hobson, Pulaski; a step-father, Robert Lewis Talley, 
Pulaski; and one sister, Mrs. Lois Ann Bettis, Detroit. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
HOBSON, George C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Nov 1988
Funeral services for George C. Hobson, 70, will be conducted by the Rev. John 
Tucker at 12 noon Saturday, Nov. 5, 1988, at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial will 
be in the Batts Cemetery in Pulaski.
Mr. Hobson, a native of the Bodenham community of Giles County, died Monday, 
Oct. 31, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. He was the son of the late George 
and Sallie Abernathy Hobson, a veteran of World War II, a long-time employee of 
Baites Hardward Store and a retired employee of the former Copper Tubing Company 
of Pulaski.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lois Ann Hobson Bettis of Southfield, 
Mich.; three sons, William C., Jerry W. and Terry L. Hobson, all of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Grigsby of Elkton; one brother, Robert Lee Hobson of 
Michigan; four grandsons; one uncle, James Abernathy of Indianapolis, Ind.
HOBSON, Mattie C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Nov 1983
Mrs. Mattie C. Hobson, 82, a retired teacher, died Monday, October 24 at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 o'clock at 
the Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas J. Walker officiating with 
burial in the Powell Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Hobson is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jean Pamplen of Texas and four 
grandchildren.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HODGE, Joe Thomas Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Oct 1984
Joe Thomas Hodge, Sr., 61, Lawrenceburg, died on Tuesday, October 2, 1984, at 
Crockett General Hospital. A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the 
late Henry Wiley and Myrtle Rhody Hodge. He was a veteran of World War II and a 
member of East End United Methodist Church. He was a retired auto body repairman 
at Johnson Chevrolet in Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4, at North Funeral Home, 
with burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens near Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bobby LaDonna Graham Hodge, Lawrenceburg; six 
sons, Joe Thomas Hodge, Jr., Brentwood, James Wiley Hodge, Nashville, Robert 
Wayne Hodge, Owensboro, Kentucky, William Cecil Hodge, Charleston, South 
Carolina, and Christopher John Hodge and Ray Terrell Hodge, both of 
Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Jane Anderson, La Vergne, Tennessee, 
and Mrs. LaDonna Jean Freeman, Lawrenceburg; two brothers, Charles Robert Hodge, 
Lawrenceburg, and William Howard Hodge, Nashville; five sisters, Miss Eliza Mae 
Hodge, Mrs. Mattie Lou Daniels and Mrs. Reba Myrtle Hunt, all of Lawrenceburg, 
Mrs. Lucille Jean Schroll, Peru, Indiana, and Mrs. Ada Schrencegost, Brookville, 
Pennsylvania, and 10 grandchildren.
HODGE, Robert Darson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Robert Darson Hodge, 41, a resident of Hillview Haven Nursing Home, Columbia, 
died there Wednesday, January 21. Funeral services were held Thursday at 3:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Hodge, a farmer, was a Tennessee native. His parents were the late J. D. and 
Lelar Tosh Hodge.
Survivors include three brothers, J. D. Hodge, Illinois, James Hodge and Raymond 
Hodge, Tullahoma; five sisters, Mrs. Martha Woods, Nettleton, Miss., Mrs. Edith 
Barton and Mrs. Sarah Wildes, Manchester, Mrs. Lois Rutledge, Bakersville, 
Calif., Mrs. Audra McNeese and Mrs. Willadene Howland, Tullahoma.
HODGES, Arlene Juanita Smith Your Community Shopper 16 Jul 1986
Arlene Juanita Hodges, 52, of Route 3, Ardmore, Tennessee, died July 9, 1986 at 
her residence. Funeral was on July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home 
Chapel with Robert Amerson and Alvin Holt officiating. Burial was at the 
Hastings Cemetery with Taylor Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hodges was the daughter of Cora Denison Smith and 
the wife Edward O. Hodges. She was a member of Holland's Gin Church of Christ 
and a nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Hodges; one son, Dennis Hodges, mother, 
Cora Smith; one brother, Roma Smith; one sister, Norene Rolin; several nieces 
and nephews.
HODGES, Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Jun 1988
Mr. Eugene Hodges, 68, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 5, 1988, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, at Taylor 
Funeral Home. Burial was in Ford's Chapel Cemetery in Harvest, Ala.
A native of Madison County, Ala., Mr. Hodges was married to the late Reba 
Vanhoosier Hodges. He was a retired farmer and member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include four sons, Gene Wayne, James Barry and Steven Eli Hodges, all 
of Lawrenceburg, Gary Dale Hodges of Georgia; one daughter, Linda Fay Willard of 
Pulaski; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
HODGES, Vestal (Becky) Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Sep 1987
Mrs. Vestal (Becky) Birdsong Hodges, 65, of Pulaski (Bunker Hill community), 
died Monday, Sept. 14, 1987, at her residence.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Neal Price officiating. Burial was in Young's Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hodges was the daughter of the late Willie and 
Pearl Birdsong.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Hodges of Pulaski; three step-sons, Steve 
and Barry Hodges, both of Pulaski, Wayne Hodges of Lawrenceburg; one 
step-daughter, Linda Fay Willard of Pulaski; one brother, Buck Birdsong of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Holt and Mrs. Ozel Chapman, both of Pulaski; 
several nieces and nephews.
HODGINS, Dorothy Malone OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Jun 1987
Mrs. Dorothy Malone Hodgins, 77, died Thursday, May 28, 1987, in Glasco, Ky. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, in Glasco.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Colley Wilson of Glasco; five grandchildren 
of Glasco and one granddaughter, Mrs. Barbara Caulk of Pulaski; one brother, 
Earl Clark Malone of Pulaski.
HOGAN, Della Trotter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Feb 1982
Mrs. Della Trotter Hogan, 72, died on Sunday, February 7, 1982, at her home in 
Pulaski. A native of Limestone County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late 
Louis and Della Brown and the wife of the late Villard Hogan.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 12, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel, Henry Croombs officiating, with burial in Phoenix Chapel Church Cemetery 
in Prospect.
Survivors include six brothers, Jerome Trotter, Birmingham, Alabama, Harris, 
Will and James L. Brown, Pulaski, Joe Brown, Indianapolis, Indiana, Charlie 
Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Reynolds, Nashville.
HOGAN, Dennis Fleet OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
Dennis Fleet Hogan, 75, Rt. 2, Leoma, TN, died May 27, 1983 in Giles County 
Hospital after an extended illness.
He was the husband of Gracie Lou Watkins Hogan and the son of the late Edward H. 
and Louis Hogan. Mr. Hogan, a Lawrence County native, was a retired farmer and a 
member of the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Bro. Robert McIlwain officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Gracie Lou Watkins Hogan, Leoma; and several nieces 
and nephews.
HOLBERT, Annie Lou Rose OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jul 1988
Mrs. Annie Lou Holbert, 80, of Pulaski, died Thursday, July 7, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 9, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Thompson and the Rev. James Nave 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holbert was the daughter of the late Robert C. 
and Nora Etta Chapman Rose and was married to the late Irvin Holbert. She was a 
member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sadie Louise Graves of Pulaski; two sons, 
Winford and Charles Tatum, both of Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; 24 
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Jewell 
Lovell and Mrs. Janie Hickman, both of Lynnville; one brother, Raymond Rose, Sr. 
of Pulaski
HOLBERT, Coleman Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Dec 1981
Coleman Dean Holbert, 53, Route 1, Prospect, died on Thursday, December 11, 
1981, at Parkview Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Annie Lou Graves Holbert 
and the husband of the late Betty Mencer Holbert.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday, December 12, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include his father, Oakley D. Holbert, Pulaski; stepmother, Bertha Mae 
Holbert, Pulaski; one son, Craig Holbert, Prospect; two stepsons, Jimmy Mencer, 
Columbia, and Henry Scott, U. S. Army; one daughter, Pattie Harris, Lynnville; 
two stepdaughters, Barbara Gooch and Linda Hughes, Pulaski; two brothers, 
Douglas Holbert, Birmingham and Dean Holbert, Parsons, Tenn., one sister, Mrs. 
Hugh Cooper, Pulaski; and one grandchild.
HOLCOMB, Ursie Jewell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mrs. Ursie Jewell Holcomb, 82, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 20, 1986, at 
Regency Health Care. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Texas, Mrs. Holcomb was the daughter of the late Forrest Allen and 
Lura Brock Reasonover and was married to the late W. R. Holcomb, Sr. She was a 
retired gift shop operator.
Survivors include one son, W. R. Holcomb, Jr. of Raleigh, N.C.; and three 
grandchildren.
HOLDEN, Virginia OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Sep 1983
Mrs. Virginia Holden, died Monday, Sept. 19, at St. Thomas Hospital. Funeral 
services are Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Shelbyville Methodist Church. Burial 
will be in the Shelbyville Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. Wesley Holden; three sons, Samuel, John 
David, and Timothy Holden, all of Nashville.
Rev. Holden was a former pastor of the Elkton United Methodist Church.
HOLDER, George W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mr. George W. Holder, 81, of Chapel Hill, died Monday, May 18, 1987, at Regency 
Health Care Center in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 20, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holder was the son of the late John and Sallie 
Woodard Holder. He was a member of the Methodist church and was a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Susie Holder of Chapel Hill; six sons, Jimmy 
Holder of Senitobia, Miss., Harold D. Holder of Nashville, Thomas Holder of 
Pottsville, Tenn., Roger, Hank and Larry Holder, all of Chapel Hill; two 
daughters, Mrs. Joyce Russell of Columbia, Mrs. Linda Sue Roberts of Chapel 
Hill; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
HOLDER, Rachel Roberta Hargrove OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1986
Mrs. Rachel Roberta Holder, 51, of Athens, Ala., died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 1986, at 
Humana Hospital in Huntsville. Funeral services were held Aug. 7 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holder was married to the late Morris Holder. She 
was retired from Lee-Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include her parents, Calvin and Mary Lou Hargrove of Pulaski; two 
daughters, Ellen Sue Sharp of Athens, Ala., Marie Dupree of Dallas, Ga.; five 
brothers, Calvin Hargrove, Jr. of Prospect, James Hargrove of Nashville, Wayne 
Hargrove of Elkton, David and Jimmy Hargrove, both of Pulaski; five sisters, 
Sarah George and Angelene Strange, both of Nashville, Paulette McNeal of Athens, 
Wanda Hamlett of Anderson, Ala.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HOLLAND, Geneva Hughes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jan 1983
Geneva Holland, 57, of Route One, Goodspring died on Tuesday, January 4, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Dell Sewell officiating. Burial followed in Ritchie Cemetery in 
Hindman, Kentucky.
A native of Perry County, Kentucky, Mrs. Holland was the wife of the late Lester 
Holland. Her parents were the late John West and Florence Campbell Hughes.
Survivors include, two sons, Arthur Holland of Mentone, Ala. and Emery Holland 
of Goodspring; five daughters, Verna Owen of Goodspring, Jewell Collins of 
Lexington, Kentucky, Judy Ritchie of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Joyce Ritchie of 
Vest, Kentucky and Janice Holland of Soft Shell, Kentucky; three brothers, Ivan 
Hughes of Goodspring, Ervin Hughes of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and Junior Hughes 
of Ardmore; and 13 grandchildren.
HOLLAND, Howard Ray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Mr. Howard Ray Holland, 64, of Pulaski, died Friday, Nov. 3, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 6, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Frank Edwards and Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Holland was the son of the late Alford H. and Odra 
Travis Holland. He was a truck driver and veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Deloris Holley Holland of Pulaski; one son, Alford 
Rogers Holland of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Pam Baird of Germany; three 
brothers, Fred Holland of Lewisburg, Murel Holland of Chapel Hill, Guy Holland 
of Old Hickory; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Stockman and Rosalee Vestal, both of 
Lewisburg; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HOLLAND, Lilly OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Jan 1985
Mrs. Lilly Holland, 74, died on Tuesday, December 11, 1984, in Marine City, 
Michigan. She was a native of the Wales Community in Giles County. She graduated 
from high school and Martin College in Pulaski. She was formerly employed at 
National Life Insurance of Nashville, Chrysler Corporation of Detroit, and IBM. 
She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and the Marine City Civic 
Women's Club.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 14, in St. Mark's 
Episcopal Church, Richard E. Daniels officiating, with burial in Woodlawn 
Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Robert R. Holland; one son, Robert R. Holland, 
Jr.; two sisters, Mattie Wood, Tallahassee, Florida, and Sally Carter, 
Nashville; one niece and one nephew.
HOLLAND, Mack W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mr. Mack W. Holland, 63, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Feb 3, 1988, at Humana 
Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 5, at 
Higgins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blanche Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Holland was the son of the late Zed Lofton and 
Emma Brewer Holland. He was retired from Maremont-Gabriel Corporation.
Survivors include his wife Eleanor Holland of Fayetteville; one son, Ronnie 
Holland of Fayetteville; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Mann of Flintville, Mrs. 
Florine Carter of Shelbyville, Mrs. Maxine Hambrick of Fayetteville; one sister, 
Mrs. Doris Robinson of Fayetteville; two brothers, Billy Holland of Florida, 
James Holland of Ardmore, Ala.; 10 grandchildren.
HOLLAND, Robert Cecil OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. Robert Cecil Holland, 71, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 27, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with David Parr and J. D. Killen officiating. Burial was in Pisgah 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holland was the son of the late Dunk and Lucille 
Clark Holland. He was a retired farmer and retired from Lewisburg Casting 
Company.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Estep Holland of Pulaski; one son, Wayne 
Holland of Pulaski; one brother, Gene O. Holland of Louisville, Ky.; one 
grandson, Rob Holland of Pulaski; one granddaughter, Laura Holland of Pulaski.
HOLLANDER, Henry A. (Boss) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1988
Mr. Henry A. (Boss) Hollander, Sr., 86, of Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, May 8, 
1988, at his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with Father John Baltz and Father Richard Buchignani 
officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Hollander was the son of the late George E. and 
Anna Christine Koelsch Hollander. He served in the U. S. Navy, was a charter 
member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a retired restaurant and caf� 
owner.
Survivors include his wife, Donna James Hollander of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, 
Mrs. Connie Hollman of Lawrenceburg; two sons, H. A. (Buddy) Hollander of 
Lawrenceburg, George E. Hollander of Pittsburgh, Penn.; one brother, Nick 
Hollander of Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
HOLLEMAN, Maude Jett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1988
Maude Jett Holleman, 87, Route 6, Pulaski, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1988 at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 
2 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Friendship 
Cemetery at Culleoka.
Mrs. Holleman was the daughter of the late Joe and Sally Chilton Jett. She was 
the wife of the late Johnny Allen Holleman, Sr.
Survivors include her son, Harvey Holleman of Pulaski; one daughter, Evelyn June 
Nichols of Montgomery, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. George C. Gardner of Nashville; 
six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
HOLLEN, Annie Bell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1982
Mrs. Annie Bell Hollon, 102, died on Sunday, July 11, 1982, at her Pulaski 
residence.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Ophelia Nichols 
Patterson and the wife of the late William Moses Hollen. She was a member of the 
AME Church.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Campbell 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Willie Lee Leslie officiating. Queen 
Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a great-nephew and three great nieces.
HOLLEY, B. F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. B. F. Holley, 83, of Cornersville (Giles County), died Friday, Feb. 19, 
1988, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 21, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Milton Brown officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holley was the son of the late Lee and Delia 
Houser Holley. He was a retired farmer and member of Beech Hill Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vera Holley; one daughter, Mrs. James (Dorris) 
Bailey of Columbia; one grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Nath Holley of Pulaski; 
several nieces and nephews.
HOLLEY, Carvie M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
Mrs. Carvie M. Holley, 89, of Athens, Alabama, formerly of Pulaski, died on 
Monday, April 5, 1982, at Athens Convalescence Center.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George and Amanda 
Griggs McMillion and the wife of the late Ottie N. Holley.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Tuesday, April 6, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Billy Cole officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include two 
nephews.
HOLLEY, Clyde J. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Nov 1989
Mr. Clyde J. Holley, 82, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 14, 1989, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Robert Earl Wilsford officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holley was the son of the late Henry A. and Alice 
Helmick Holley. He was a retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice P. Holley of Pulaski; one son, Paul Wayne 
Holley of Elkton; two daughters, Myrtle Thompson of Prospect, Joyce Pope of 
Decatur, Ala.; one brother, Lewis Holley of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and 
seven great-grandchildren.
HOLLEY, Easton Brown OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Nov 1984
Easton Brown Holley, 78, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, November 14, 1984, at 
Bedford County Hospital, Shelbyville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late B. B. and Ida Lou Wilson 
Holley. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of 
Genesco, a retired dispatcher for the Giles County Sheriff's Department, and a 
retired receptionist for Bennett-May Funeral Home.
Funeral services were to be held at 3 p. m. Thursday, November 15, at 
Bennett-May Chapel, Clarence K. Stewart and Bill Morris officiating, with burial 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Watson Holley, Pulaski; one daughter, 
Peggy Gernert, Mystic Island, New Jersey; one son, Isom Brown Holley, 
Lawrenceburg; one sister, Mrs. Clara Turner, Pulaski; seven grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.
HOLLEY, Frances G. Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Nov 1987
Mrs. Frances G. Holley, 55, of Cornersville, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Bradshaw Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holley was the daughter of the late Roy C. Smith. 
She worked in the cafeteria at Richland School.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Willie B. Smith of Pulaski; her husband, 
Dorvel Holley of Cornersville; four sons, David, Darren, and Stacey Holley, all 
of Cornersville, Timothy Holley of Pulaski; three daughters, Janice Hood and 
Kimberly Holley, both of Pulaski, and Karen Gooch of Cornersville; three 
brothers, Jerry Smith of Ohio, Paul Smith of Pulaski, Roy C. Smith of Lebanon; 
three sisters, Betty Evans of Ohio, Ruth Sands of Pulaski, Margaret Palmer of 
LaVergne, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren.
HOLLEY, Grady C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Grady C. Holley, 62 died March 13, 1981 in Evansville, Ind. Funeral services 
were held at Bennett-May Chapel, Monday at 3:00 p. m. by Rev. Mack Pinkeltn. 
Burial in Bee Springs Cemetery.
Mr. Holley was formerly of Prospect. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Faye 
Linder, Kingston Springs; one brother, Morgan Holley, Evansville, Ind.; two 
sisters, Frances Ruhlman, Evansville, Ind., Maxie Wright, Lewisburg, and one 
half-sister, Mrs. Flora Kilpatrick, Woodville, Ala.
HOLLEY, Horace Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jan 1987
Mr. Horace Brown Holley, 77, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. a6, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Michael O'Bannon and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holley was the son of the late Henry and Alice 
Helmick Holley.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Holley of Pulaski; two sons, Dennis Holley of 
Pulaski, Larry Holley of Diana; six daughters, Marie Hooten and Rebecca Adcox, 
both of Lewisburg, Anna Ruth Allred of Culleoka, Jean Brown of Columbia, Donna 
Pardue of Dixon, Linda McClain of Hermitage, Tenn.; two brothers, Lewis and 
Clyde Holley, both of Pulaski; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
HOLLEY, Joseph Arnold (Jolly Holley) Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Sep 
1988
Mr. Joseph Arnold (Jolly Holley) Jr., 56, of Orlando, Fla., died Thursday, Aug. 
26, 1988. Pine Castle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Holley was the son of the late Ittie and Arnie Holley of Pulaski, and he 
lived in Pulaski until 1951. He was an automobile dealer and the owner-operator 
of Jolly Holley Motors since 1963. Mr. Holley was a member of the South Orlando 
Kiwanis Club, the Belle Island City Council and the Educational Foundation of 
the South Orlando Kiwanis Club. He was past-president of the Florida Independent 
Automobile Dealers Association and member of the Pine Castle United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Holley of Orlando; two sons Steven Paul Holley 
of Orlando, Dennis Mike Holley of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Kay Holley and 
Pamelo Jo Fuller, both of Orlando; one sister, Selma Darby of Columbia; five 
grandchildren.
HOLLEY, Mary Lucille OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mary Lucille Holley, 79, of 210 West Poplar Street, who 
died on January 26, 1982 at Maury County Hospital, in Columbia were held at 2:00 
p. m. on Wednesday, January 28 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holley was the wife of the late Thurman Holley. 
Her parents were the late Lee and Delia Houser Holley.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Violet Whitt and Mrs. Doris Pickett, 
both of Pulaski; and Mrs. Betty Hinzman of Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, Cecil 
Holley of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and William (Bill) D. Holley of Medina, Ohio; 
one sister, Mrs. Velma Holley of the Brick Church community; one brother, B. F. 
Holley, also of the Brick Church community.
Ninetten grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren also survive her.
HOLLEY, Norman D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Mr. Norman D. Holley, 63, of Cornersville, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 28, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Tom Holland officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holley was the son of the late Ernie Holley. He 
was a member of the Church of Christ and was a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Jackson Holley of Cornersville; two daughters, 
Tina Holley of Cornersville, Mrs. Tracey Holley Davis of Charlotte, N.C.; one 
granddaughter, Anita Holley of Cornersville; his mother, Mrs. Elice Holley of 
Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Janice Dunaway of Fayettevile, Mrs. Joyce Coleman of 
Cornersville, Mrs. Muriel Hinson of Texas, Mrs. Nell Roddy of Shelbyville; three 
brothers, T. C. Holley of Pulaski, Wayne Holley of Texas, W. T. Holley of 
Charlotte, N.C.
HOLLEY, Roy McKinley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Roy McKinley Holley, 64, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 2, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Dwight Bledsoe officiating. Burial was in Bradshaw 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holley was the son of the late Talmadge and Maggie 
Lena Seagraves Holley. He was a member of the Bradshaw Baptist Church and was a 
disabled farmer.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Orlean Estes of Pulaski, Mrs. Wilma Journey 
of the Beech Hill community of Giles County.
HOLLEY, Slater Edward "Dick" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Apr 1983
Dick Holley of Wallace Acres, Fayetteville, died April 13, in Lincoln County 
Hospital after a long illness. He was 61. Services were held at 2 p. m., Friday, 
April 15 at Ralston Brown McCauley Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Thomas 
officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery.
Mr. Holley was a native of Giles County, son of the late Willie E. and Maude 
Burns Holley, and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Pruitt Holley of Fayetteville; three 
sisters, Mrs. James Higgs and Mrs. Tom Barnes, both of Fayetteville and Mrs. 
William Shepperd of Texas; two brothers, Tom Holley of Lewisburg and Billy 
Holley of Mississippi; his step mother, Mrs. Gladys Holley of Fayetteville.
HOLLEY, Velna Alene Whitworth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Sep 1985
Velna Alene Holley, 79, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Sept. 1, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Lonzo H. 
and Elizabeth Holley Whitworth and was married to the late Louis Holley. She was 
cafeteria manager at Bridgeforth Middle School for 29 years.
Funeral services were to be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie, Carl and Jerry Holley, all of Pulaski; 
four daughters, Mrs. Willa Mae Green of Lynnville, Mrs. Tommy Lanier, Mrs. 
Delores Holland, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Martha Delaney of California; three 
brothers, Lon Whitworth of Pulaski, Wallace and Robert Whitworth, both of Diana; 
two sisters, Mrs. Johnny Collins of Pulaski, Mrs. Joe Doggett of Lewisburg; 19 
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
HOLLEY, Wayne "Jack" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Feb 1984
Wayne (Jack) Holley, 52, of Cornersville, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 1984 at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of B. F. and Vera Lentz Holley and was 
married to Delene Mangrum Holley.
Other survivors include one son, Wayne Douglas Holley, Atlanta, Georgia; one 
sister, Mrs. James T. Bailey, Columbia.
HOLLINGSWORTH, Eloise Butcher OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1988
Mrs. Eloise Butcher Hollingsworth, 63, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 
1988, at Lincoln County Regional Hospital in Fayetteville.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Harold Presley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hollingsworth was the daughter of the late Nick 
and Ruby Grandage Butcher and was married to the late Jerry P. Hollingsworth.
Survivors include three sons, James M. Butcher, Paul H. Butcher and Jerry M. 
Hollingsworth, all of Fayetteville; two step-sons, James M. Hollingsworth of 
Michigan, Oscar Hollingsworth of Murfreesboro; one daughter, Linda Watson of 
Fayetteville; three step-daughters, Margaret Usselton of Michigan, Jackie 
Register of Arizona, Mary Ann Brewer of Hendersonville; one brother, Mitchell 
Butcher of Pulaski; three sisters, Katie Aymett, Millie Phillips and Sadie 
Butcher, all of Pulaski; eight grandchildren.
HOLLINGSWORTH, James Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
James Edward Hollingsworth, 54, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1985, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 
18, at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Funeral Home in Lewisburg with burial in Lone Oak 
Cemetery.
Mr. Hollingsworth was a native of Giles County. He was a veteran of World War 
II.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Vinson Hollingsworth of Lewisburg; one 
daughter, Marilyn Kay Holt of Nashville; two step-daughters, Debbie Keener of 
Waynesboro, Judy Daugherty of Chapel Hill; two sons, Gary and Charles 
Hollingsworth, both of Lewisburg; two step-sons, Steven and Darrell Petty, both 
of Waynesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Glen Roberts of Pulaski, Mrs. Norma Fisher of 
Texas; three brothers, Gilbert, Guy and George Hollingsworth, all of Lewisburg; 
and five grandchildren.
HOLLINGSWORTH, Listen Jay OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28Feb 1984
Mr. Listen Jay Hollingsworth, age 63, 1710 Mooresville Highway, Lewisburg, died 
at St. Thomas Hospital February 24, 1984.
Funeral services were held at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Chapel in Lewisburg, Sunday, 
February 26, at 2 p.m. with the Reverends Paul Woodford and Ray Porter 
officiating. Burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Hollingsworth was a retired salesman for the 
Hunter-Scott Furniture Company. He was married to Mrs. Joyce Roberts 
Hollingsworth of Lewisburg; she survives. He was the son of the late George 
Washington and Rosie Bell Holly Hollingsworth.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one daughter,
HOLLIS, Carl Wood OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Mr.Carl Wood Hollis, 80, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1985, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Rev. Eugene Crawford officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of John W. and Ada George Hollis.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Mae Gatlin Hollis of Ardmore, Tenn.; one 
son, Phillip M. Hollis of Knoxville; four grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 
two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Hollis of Knoxville, Mrs. Jenella Hollis of 
Nashville.
HOLLIS, Lola Mae Ralston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Lola Mae Ralston Hollis of Lynnville died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986, at Oakwood 
Facility in Lewisburg. Mrs. Hollis was the daughter of the late John A. and Lacy 
Alva Pinkelton Ralston and was married to the late William Cecil Hollis. She was 
a 1933 graduate of Jones High School.
Survivors include three step-children, Thomas Eugene Hollis of Kentucky, Bobby 
Hollis, Sr. of Lynnville, Margaret Hollis Henshall of Oklahoma; seven 
step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren; one brother, Eldon 
Ralston of California.
In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the Robert B. Jones Memorial Library.
HOLLIS, Philip M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Philip M. Hollis, 51, died Wednesday, May 3, 1989, at Fort Sanders Hospital in 
Seymour, Tenn. Graveside services were held May 6 with Gary Kelly officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Susie G. Hollis and the 
late C. Wood Hollis. Survivors include his wife, Nancy S. Hollis, Seymour; three 
daughters, Mrs. Edde Johnson, Georgia, Mrs. Evie Lynn Hudson, Alabama and Mrs. 
Laura McPherson, Knoxville; one son and daughter-in-law, Andrew and Lisa Smith 
of West Virginia.
HOLT, Ada Mae Gardner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 1988
Mrs. Ada Mae Gardner Holt, 76, died Tuesday, July 12, 1968, at Humana Hospital 
in Huntsville. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 16, at Saint Elizabeth 
Primitive Baptist Church in Elkton with the Rev. Brady Leslie and Elder Eugene 
Lewis officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holt was the daughter of the late Earnest and 
Betty Bailey Gardner. She was a member of the Saint Elizabeth Primitive Baptist 
Church in Elkton, where she was a member of the Mother's Board and was a Sunday 
school teacher.
Survivors include her husband, Wilson Holt of Elkton; three sons, Jerry Holt of 
Nashville, Edd Holt of Cleveland, Ohio, Joe L. Holt of Elkton; six daughters, 
Annie Barnes of Cleveland, Ohio, Dorothy Gardner, Marie, Ruby, and Betty Holt 
and Tina Turner, all of Elkton; one brother, Henry Stinnett of Chicago, Ill.; 15 
grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
HOLT, Alton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Jan 1987
Mr. Alton Holt, 90, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Holt was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrew 
Holt. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Cardin Holt of Pulaski; two 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
HOLT, Calvin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1988
Calvin Holt, 39, Route 1, Ardmore, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 16, 1988 at Hillside 
Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Dec. 21 at Lewters 
Chapel M. B. Church in Ardmore with Rev. Roosevelt Toney officiating. Burial was 
in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Holt of Ardmore; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
David Holt, Sr. of Elkton; three children, Shawnta, Sonya and Calvin Holt, all 
of Ardmore; four sisters, Brenda White of Prospect, Jo Ann Horton of Elkmont, 
Ala., Carolyn Jones and Deborah Williams, both of Athens; and four brothers, 
David, Elkmont, James, Sammy, and Reginald Holt, all of Ardmore.
HOLT, Charlie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1988
Charlie Holt died Tuesday, July 5, 1988, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, July 9, at Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holt was the son of the late Charles Herol and 
Birdie Dickerson Holt.
Survivors include an uncle, Revis Martin of Pontiac, Mich.; two aunts, Mrs. 
Ethel Mae Myers and Mrs. Birdie Dickerson, both of Nashville; a cousin, Josh 
Dickerson.
HOLT, Elba Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mr. Elba Lee Holt, 75, of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 25, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holt was the son of the late Wesley Lee and 
Eulalia Newton Holt. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Alda Edwards Holt of Pulaski; two sons, W. E. Holt 
of Pulaski and Robert C. Holt of Montgomery, Ala.; four daughters, Betty Hopkins 
and Evelene Young, both of Pulaski, Elese Wakefield of Denver, Colo., and Judy 
Coble of Meredianville, Ala.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
HOLT, Eulalia Newton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jan 1980
Mrs. Eulalia Newton Holt, 84, of Pulaski died Sunday, January 20 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Interment followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Holt's parents were the late William Henry and Orlean 
Beck Newton and her husband was the late Wesley Lee Holt.
Survivors include a son, Elba Holt, Pulaski; a sister, Miss Verna Holt, 
Columbia; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and three great great 
grandchildren.
HOLT, Felix McDonald OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Aug 1982
Mack Donald Holt, 71, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, August 18, 1982, at Helen 
Keller Memorial Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Rufus Eason and Ethel 
Ingrum Holt.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, August 20, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James D. Nave officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margarette H. Holt, Pulaski; one son, Donald N. 
"Jack" Holt, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; three brothers, Rufus E. Holt, Lenoir City, 
Tennessee, John Cecil Holt, Oak Ridge, and Alfred Eason Holt, Pulaski; and one 
sister, Miss Ethel Holt, Pulaski; seven grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren.
HOLT, Hattie Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1983
Mrs. Hattie Holt, age 93, resident of Pulaski Health Care Center, died May 14, 
1983 at Giles County Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Laura O'Neal Phillips, and a Giles 
County native.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 1983 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Charles Oaks 
officiating.
She is survived by one brother, Robert Phillips, Pulaski; one sister, Florence 
Doggett, Troy, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
HOLT, Herbert Gentry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1988
Mr. Herbert Gentry Holt, 55, of Ethridge, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 1988, at 
Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 5, 
at North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with W. F. Cox and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Lois Clifton Holt and the late James 
Wesley Holt. He was a dairy farmer.
Survivors include wife, June Morehead Holt; one son, Terrell Holt, Lawrenceburg; 
one daughter, Nora Jean Henson, Ethridge; one granddaughter.
HOLT, Joe Andrew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jul 1984
Joe Andrew Holt, 57, Route 4, Pulaski, died on Friday, June 29, 1984, at his 
home. A native of Giles County, he was employed by the Tarpley Shop Water Works.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mark Johnson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Edwards Holt, Pulaski; his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Alton Holt, Pulaski; two daughters, Gayle Porterfield, Pulaski, and Cathy 
Bass, Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
HOLT, John OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1989
John Holt, 81, died March 4, 1989, in Decatur, Ala. Funeral services were held 
March 6 at Browns Funeral Home with burial in Decatur.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of B. E. and May Maultsby Holt and was 
married to the late Hattie Mae Smith Holt
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jim Cox of Birmingham, Ala.; one son, W. F. 
(Bill) Holt, Bowling Green, Ky.; one sister, Miss Sallie B. Holt, Pulaski.
HOLT, John Cecil OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jun 1985
John Cecil Holt, 69, died Friday, May 31, 1985 at Oak Ridge Hospital in Oak 
Ridge. Funeral services were held June 4 at First Methodist Church in Oak Ridge 
with burial in Oak Ridge.
Survivors include wife, Rachel Beadle Holt; 2 daughters, Mrs. Reba Shackelford 
of Oak Ridge and Jana Holt, Oak Ridge; one son John Beadle Holt, Washington, 
D.C.; two brothers, Alfred E. Holt, Pulaski, and Rufus Holt of Lenoir; one 
sister, Ethel R. Holt, Pulaski.
HOLT, Lucille Rackley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Mrs. Lucille Rackley Holt, 87, Pulaski, died on Sunday, May 23, 1982, at her 
residence at 217 Rose Street.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late W. R. and Mary 
Roberts White Rackley and the wife of the late Garland Holt. She was a member of 
the United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 p. m. Monday, May 24, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, William B. Holt, Pulaski and Joseph T. Holt, 
Evansville, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Aubrey George, Columbia, and Mrs. Grady 
Biles, Nashville; two brothers, Billy Rackley and Joe Matt Rackley, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
HOLT, Mack Donald OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Aug 1982
Mack Donald Holt, 71, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, August 18, 1982, at Helen 
Keller Memorial Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, August 20, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James D. Nave officiating. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holt was a member of the Highland Baptist Church. 
He was a retired maintenance supervisor at Pulaski Housing Authority.
He was married to Margarette Hill Holt and was the son of the late Rufus Eason 
and Ethel Ingrum Holt.
Other survivors include one son, Donald N. "Jack" Holt, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; 
three brothers, Rufus E. Holt, Lenoir City, Tennessee, John Cecil Holt, Oak 
Ridge, and Alfred Eason Holt, Pulaski; and one sister, Miss Ethel Holt, Pulaski; 
seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
HOLT, Mary Tucker Staten OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 May 1987
Mrs. Mary Staten Holt, 82, died Thursday, April 30, 1987. Funeral services were 
held Sunday, May 3, at Dixon Chapel Presbyterian Church with the Rev. A. B. 
Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holt was the daughter of the late Carl and Etta 
Tucker. She was married to the late James Staten and Matthew Holt.
Survivors include two sons, Dallas Albert Staten of Huntsville, Ala., and John 
Thomas Staten of Lansing, Mich.; one brother, John Henry Tucker; step-children, 
Isaac Holt and Blanche Sutton, both of Pulaski; six grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren; two nephews and one niece.
HOLT, Matthew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1983
Mr. Matthew Holt, age 90, died Monday, October 10, 1983, in Giles County 
Hospital, Pulaski.
Mr. Holt, a retired barber, was a native of Giles County and a son of the late 
John and Louise Daly Holt.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Curtis Dial at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 
October 13, 1983, at Beulah Baptist Church where he was a long-time deacon. 
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Eliza Holt; a daughter, Mrs. Blanche H. 
Sutton, both of Pulaski; a son, Isaac Holt of Cleveland, Ohio; four 
grandchildren; a brother, Isreal Holt, Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Annie Mae James 
of Detroit, Michigan; three stepchildren, Mrs. Delcie Crenshaw of Pulaski, 
Dallas Staten of Huntsville, Alabama, and John Staten of Lansing, Michigan.
Queen Ann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
HOLT, Michael Sullivan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Nov 1989
Mr. Michael Sullivan Holt, 89, of El Paso, Texas, died Monday, Nov. 6, 1989, in 
that city. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 9, at Kaster-Maxon Funeral 
Home Chapel in El Paso.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Holt was the son of the late Ben and Maggie 
Christopher Holt. He was a retired railroad engineer.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Holt; one step-son, Bobby Phillips of 
California; one brother, Hugh Holt of Pulaski; two nephews, Richard B. Holt of 
Nashville, Ray Holt of Pulaski; three nieces, Mary Ben DiPalma, Geraldine Brown 
and Kay Hardy, all of Pulaski; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Pearl Holt of Pulaski.
HOLT, Orlean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Miss Orlean Holt, 87, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Holt was a native of Giles County. Survivors include one brother, John M. 
Holt of Decatur, Ala.; one sister, Sallie B. Holt of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
HOLT, Richard Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Mr. Richard Edward Holt, 76, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 1985, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 
9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Paul McKinney officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Bryant and Maggie 
Christopher Holt. He was an employee of the U. S. Postal Service for 53 years.
Survivors include his wife, Roxie Holt of Pulaski; two sons, Richard Bryant Holt 
of Nashville, Ray Holt of Pulaski; one daughter, Kay Holt Hardy of Huntsville, 
Ala.; two brothers, M. S. Holt of El Paso, Texas, Hugh Holt of Bethel, Ala.; 
eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
HOLT, Richard Flournoy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Richard Flournoy Holt, 84, a retired salesman for Keebler 
Biscuit Co. who died Wednesday, September 23 at his residence in Pulaski, were 
held Friday at 10:30 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Dr. Gudger Nichols and the 
Rev. J. L. Perry. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Holt, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late B. E. and Mary 
Maultsby Holt. He had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 58 
years, having served as a deacon and an elder. He was a veteran of World War I, 
a member of the American Legion, and had been a Mason for 53 years. He retired 
18 years ago after 39 years association with Keebler.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Rowe Holt; a brother, John M. Holt; 
sisters, Miss Orlean Holt and Miss Sallie B. Holt, Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
HOLT, Roxie McCanless OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jun 1987
Mrs. Roxie McCanless Holt, 74, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 12, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Holt was the daughter of the late Dudley and Lula 
Riddle McCanless and was married to the late Richard E. Holt.
Survivors include two sons, Ray Holt of Pulaski, Richard B. Holt of Nashville; 
one daughter, Kay Hardy of Pulaski; eight grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren and two nephews.
HOOD, Chloe Lydia Morris OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1983
Mrs. Chloe Lydia Hood, 63, Goodsprings, died Friday, May 13, 1983, at Parkview 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Shores Cemetery, Elmer Howell and James Nave 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William and Snella 
McCafferty Morris and was married to the late Nathan Hood. She was a member of 
the Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lila Pearl Barnes, Nashville, and Miss 
Joyce Patricia Hood, Goodsprings; three sons, Thomas Milton Hood, Goodsprings, 
Charles Hubert Hood, Pulaski and Morris Wayne Hood, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, 
Lillie Mae Glover, Pulaski, Katherine Phillips, Columbia, and Edith Rippy, 
Nashville; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
HOOD, Mai Chapman McMasters OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1989
Mrs. Mai McMasters Hood, 88, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Giles County, died 
Monday, May 29, 1989, at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Fairfield, Ala. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, May 31, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bobby Gobble 
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., Mrs. Hood was the daughter of the late 
Walter T. and Alice Appleton Chapman. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Alice 
Thurman of Birmingham; one grandchild.
HOOD, Samuel Washington OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Nov 1984
Samuel Washington Hood, 77, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, November 27, 1984, at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Walter D. and Martha Curtis 
Hood. He was a retired service station employee and a member of the Baptist 
Church.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 29, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Jimmy Faulk and Dale Sewell officiating, with burial in Shores Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Nave Hood, Pulaski; four daughters, 
Mrs. Dorothy Thomas, Mrs. Myra Sutton, Mrs. Brenda Brown and Mrs. Martha 
Britton, Pulaski; seven sons, Devon Hood, Dale Hood, and Wade Hood of Pulaski, 
Loyd Hood of Columbia, Stanley Hood of Huntsville, Miles Hood of Lawrenceburg, 
and Ricky Hood of Ethridge; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
HOOD, Susie Ione Noble OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Aug 1987
Mrs. Susie Ione Noble Hood, 77, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1987, at West 
Side Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 7, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Hood was the daughter of the late Wesley Roland and 
Josie Linder Noble and was married to the late William Auston Hood.
Survivors include one son, Chester Hood of Brentwood; daughter-in-law, Betty 
Hood of Brentwood; one sister, Frances Glover of Hamburg, Ark.; two grandsons, 
Steven and Phillip Hood of Brentwood.
HOOD, William Auston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Apr 1981
Funeral services for William Auston Hood of Pulaski, who died Tuesday, March 31 
in Baptist Hospital, Nashville, will be held Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. 
Clarence Stewart will be the officiants.
Mr. Hood, a native of Mississippi, was the son of the late Joseph C. and Toxie 
Rollins Hood. He was plant superintendent for Continental Packaging Company 
until he accepted a position as log buyer for Whitworth Sawmill Co. in 1971. Mr. 
Hood was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ione Noble Hood; a son, William Chester Hood 
and daughter-in-law, Betty Hood, Knoxville.
HOPKINS, Elsie Bivins Cates OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Bivins Cates Hopkins, 77, of Pulaski, who died 
Monday, January 28 in Louisville, Ky., will be held Thursday at 1:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
will officiate.
Mrs. Hopkins, who was a native of Lawrence County, was the daughter of the late 
William Taylor and Polly Anna Smith Bivins. Her first husband, Avie B. Cates, 
died in 1929 and their son, Huel Cates, of Minor Hill in 1974. She was a member 
of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her second husband, Silar A. Hopkins, Lawrenceburg; two 
daughters, Mrs. Lucille C. Stafford, and Mrs. Opal C. Lamar, Louisville, Ky.; a 
son, Clifford R. Cates, Macon, Ga.; a step-son, Willard Hopkins, Pulaski; a 
step-daughter, Mrs. Essie H. Brown, Memphis; nine grandchildren; six great 
grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
HOPKINS, Lessie Gray "Arthur" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Apr 1989
Mrs. Lessie Gray "Arthur" Hopkins of Hendersonville, formerly of Pulaski, died 
Thursday, March 30, 1989. Funeral services were held April 3 at Cole and Garrett 
Funeral Home with Roger Thaxton officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn East 
Cemetery in that city.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph R. Hopkins; one son, Charlie Wayne Sharp; 
one daughter, Shelby Jean Jones; four grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews.
HOPKINS, Silas Alexander OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1980
Silas Alexander Hopkins, 88, a resident of Oakview Nursing Home, Lawrenceburg 
died Saturday, March 8 in Scott Memorial Hospital in that city. Funeral services 
were held Monday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Clarence K. 
Stewart. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Fayetteville.
Mr. Hopkins, who was born in Lincoln County, was the son of the late John and 
Mary Jane Towery Hopkins. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a son, Willard Hopkins, Pulaski; a daughter, Essie Brown, 
Memphis; a step-son, Clifford Cates, Macon, Ga. and two step daughters, Mrs. 
Opal Lemar and Mrs. Lucille Stafford, Louisville, Ky.; a brother Cobet Hopkins, 
Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Bevels, Lincoln County and Mrs. 
Alberta Williams, Nashville; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nine 
step-grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren.
HOPPER, J. C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
Mr. J. C. Hopper, 87, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 5, at Higgins 
Funeral Home with John Stammer Smith and John Pope officiating. Burial was in 
Boonshill Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Hopper was the son of the late Caster Isaac and 
Mattie Lamenda Smith Hopper and was married to the late Willie Ruth Patton 
Hopper. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Martha Hall of Athens, Ala.; two sons, Pat 
and Don Hopper, both of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Addie B. Clack of 
Fayetteville; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
HOPPER, James Walter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
James Walter Hopper, 82, of Route Six, Pulaski, died Sunday, March 31, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Tommy and Nancy Cobble 
Hopper and was married to the late Mattie Leola Hopper. Mr. Hopper was a retired 
farmer.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 1, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Rev. Elmer Howell officiating. Burial followed in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include three brothers, Argile and Albert Hopper of Pulaski, Alvie 
Hopper of Lewisburg.
HOPPER, Mattie Leola OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mattie Leola Hopper, 82, of Route 6, Pulaski, were held at 
11:00 a. m. on Tuesday, February 16 at Bennett-May Chapel. Reverend Elmer Howell 
officiated with burial in Giles Memory Gardens,
Mrs. Hopper died at her home on Sunday, February 14, 1982. She is survived by 
her husband, J.W. Hopper of Pulaski. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Jess Tallent.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hopper was a long time member of the Hannah 
Baptist Church.
Several nieces and nephews also survive her.
HOPSON, Allie Minton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Oct 1985
Allie Minton Hopson, 74, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 1985, at Claiborne Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Coffey Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in the Minton Cemetery.
She was married to Edmond Hopson of Tazewell.
Other survivors include two daughters, Betty Hennessee Lyson of Columbus, Ohio 
and Dorsey Trew of Tazewell; one son, James E. Hennessee of Pulaski; one 
brother, Howard Minton of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Bertha Minor of Lone 
Mountain; seven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren.
HORN, Ethel Cornelius OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1988
Mrs. Ethel Cornelius Horn, 82, of Pulaski died Friday, March 18, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 20, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Horn was the daughter of the late John and Maudie 
Crawford Cornelius and was married to the late Albert W. Horn.
Survivors include four sons, Earl Glover and Jerry Horn, both of Pulaski, Mike 
Horn of Mississippi; four daughters, Mrs. Billie Walls and Mrs. Barbara Gilliam, 
both of Pulaski, Mrs. Louise Mitchell of Nashville, Mrs. Jean Holley of Florida; 
29 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
HORTON, Argust A. (Pete) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1985
Argust A. (Pete) Horton, 66, of Route 1, Box 337, Pulaski, TN, died June 11, 
1985, at Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg, TN.
Funeral services were held June 13 at 3:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Paul McKinney and Bobby Gobble officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge 
Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Arkansas, Mr. Horton was the son of the late Elmer and Nora Tolley 
Horton. He was retired from Denbo Scrap Materials, Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel W. Horton of Pulaski; one daughter, Beverly 
Tucker of Pulaski; two brothers, R. C. Horton of Arkansas and Pat Horton of 
Nevada; three sisters, Bell Willie of Pulaski; Modelle Perry of Arkansas and 
Dorothy Setzkorn of Nevada.
HOSKINS, Elizabeth Goats OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoskins, 82, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Florence 
Woodard Goats and was married to the late Jack W. Hoskins.
Survivors include one son, Hugh Hoskins of Pulaski; one daughter, Sarah Watson 
of Pulaski; one sister, Anne Lou Rose of Pulaski; four grandchildren and one 
great-grandchildren.
HOSLER, Harold Maxwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1983
Lieut. Col. Harold Maxwell Hosler, age 69, of 1013 Tucker Drive, Pulaski, died 
September19, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital following an extended illness.
Funeral services were held at the Messiah Episcopal Church Thursday, September 
22, at 10:00 a.m. conducted by Father Carl Cannon, with the burial following 
Friday at 11:15 at the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, in Minneapolis, 
Minnesota.
A native of Kendallville, Indiana, Lieut. Col. Hosler was a member of the Church 
of the Messiah Episcopal Church in Pulaski and was retired from the U. S. Army. 
He was a Lieut. Col. In the U. S. Army having served in the WWII and Korean 
theatres of war. He was active in the Boy Scouts and a member of the Masonic 
Order in Kendallville, Indiana.
He was married to Vale Alkire Cooper Hosler of Pulaski and was the son of the 
late Floyd Derry and Myrtle Louella Stout Hosler.
Survivors other than his wife, include three sons, Roderick Hosler of Hampton, 
Virginia, Randolph L. Hosler of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Richard J. Hosler of 
Pulaski; one brother, Robert J. Hosler of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and three 
grandchildren.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
HOWARD, Chatson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Aug 1983
Mr. Chatson Howard, Pulaski, died at Giles County Hospital on Wednesday, August 
17, 1983. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 20 at Old 
Mount Zion Baptist Church, East Washington Street, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery, the Rev. Dalton Holt officiating.
Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Lea Howard; and a brother, 
Hezekiah Howard of Pulaski.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HOWARD, David Vance OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Retired Electrical Engineer of Howard, Neilson, O'Brien Associates, David Vance 
Howard, 73, of Prospect died at his residence Tuesday, August 12, 1980 following 
a long illness.
Funeral services for Mr. Howard were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Wednesday, 
Aug. 13, burial followed in Prospect Cemetery. Rev. Sumpter Logan and Rev. Bill 
Moss officiated.
Mr. Howard, a Giles County native was the son of the late Isaac Howard and the 
late Ina Bell Logan Howard. He was a Presbyterian.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hortense Garner Howard of Prospect; two sons, 
David B. Howard of Prospect and Isaac L. Howard, Brentwood, Tenn.; one daughter, 
Harriet Brown, German Town; 4 grandchildren; one brother, James L. Howard of 
Nashville and one sister, Mrs. Fred Robinson, Decatur, Ala.
HOWARD, Eugenia Scott OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 May 1983
Mrs. Eugenia Scott Howard, 96, Pulaski, died Saturday, April 30, 1983 at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at 
Bodenham First Baptist Church with burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Winford 
Smith officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rinda 
Hobson Scott and was married to the late John Wesley Howard.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Betty Pressley, Philadelphia, PA, and 
Mrs. Rosa Lee Cole, Pulaski; two sons, Will Tom Howard, Detroit, Mich., and 
Nathaniel Howard, Pulaski; 27 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren and six 
great-great-grandchildren.
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HOWARD, Guy C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Sep 1986
Major Guy C. Howard, 77, of Hampton, Va., died Saturday, August 30, 1986, in VA 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Hampton with burial 
in Arlington Cemetery, Va.
Mr. Howard was the son of the late E. C. and Gracie Boyd Howard. He was retired 
from the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Reed Howard of Paxton, Ill.; four children, 
Guy, Jr., Ann, Jerry, and Kathy; eight grandchildren; one brother, Boyd E. 
Howard of Pulaski; two nieces, Patsy Howard Comperry of Clarksville, Sarah 
Howard Elliott of Pulaski; one nephew, Clay D. Howard of Huntsville, Ala.
HOWARD, Julia Gertrude Bassham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Gertrude Howard, 77, of Pulaski were held 
Tuesday, April 1 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Doug 
McCurry. Burial followed in Stella Cemetery. Mrs. Howard died Sunday in Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Texas, she was the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Wright 
Bassham.
Survivors include two sons, Avery Howard, Minor Hill and Joe Howard, Decatur, 
Ala.; three daughters, Mrs. James McCree, Minor Hill, Mrs. Kenneth Reed, 
Boonshill and Mrs. William Dollar, Huntsville, Ala.; a brother, L. S. Bassham, 
Minor Hill; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
HOWARD, Mary Magalene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
Mrs. Mary Magalene Howard, 62, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1989, at Maury Regional 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 9, 1989, at St. James 
Primitive Baptist Church with John A. Tucker officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Howard was the daughter of the late Dave Suttles 
and Mrs. Katie Carden Suttles Patterson and was married to the late Jessie Woods 
and the late Mark Howard.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Bessie Lee Moore of Nashville; one brother, 
Lee Andrew Brown, Jr. of Pulaski; three step-brothers, Mark Howard, Jr. and Toby 
Howard, both of Pulaski, Henry Lewis Howard of Nashville; one step-daughter, La 
Von Howard of Nashville; several step-grandchildren; 10 nephews; six nieces.
HOWARD, Mitchell Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1980
Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 16 for Mitchell Edward Howard, 
age 86, retired Giles County businessman in the Bennett-May Chapel with burial 
in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen officiated.
Howard, a Giles County native, and for many years the operator of the Aspen Hill 
Cotton gin made his home at 218 North Third Street and was married to the late 
Odell Curry Howard who passed away on January 10, 1976. Born on July 29, 1894, 
he was the son of the late Robert and Tinnie Mitchell Howard.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was Sunshine 
Chairman of the Morgan-Stone Bible Class for 19 years. He was also a member of 
the Masonic Lodge and Pulaski Rotary Club. He served on the Hospital Board from 
1950 to 1959 and was a county magistrate from 1924 to 1947.
He is survived by one daughter, Everly Jane Howard of Pulaski.
HOWELL, Elmer Calvin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Dec 1988
Elmer Calvin Howell, 78, of Route 1, Box 221, Goodspring, TN, died December 11, 
1988, at his home. Funeral services were held December 13 at 11 a. m. in the 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with James Pruitt and James D. Nave officiating. Burial 
was in the Shores Baptist Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Howell was the son of the late Clint and Bertha 
Fox Howell and the husband of the late Ruby McDougal Howell. He was retired from 
Maremont Gabriel.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Howell of Goodspring; one brother, Aubrey 
Howell of Leoma; and one sisters, Lucille Franks of Ohio.
HOWELL, Herman Lindsey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Oct 1982
Herman Lindsey Howell, age 79, of Route 2, Leoma died on October 10, 1982, at 
Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, October 12 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Rev. Elmer Howell officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Howell was a retired school teacher. He was married to 
the Lorine Green Howell, and was the son of the late Calvin and Dovie Bivins 
Howell.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Lorine Green Howell of Pulaski; one son, Ralph 
Howell of Pulaski; one daughter, Carolyn Clemmons of Nioeville, Fla.; two 
sisters, Mrs. Ada Smith of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Zelia Goodwin of Florida; 6 
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
HOWELL, Lula Beatrice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mrs. Lula Beatrice Howell, 97, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 31, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Howell was the daughter of the late Will and 
Nannie Curtis Garner and was married to the late Q. E. Howell. She was a member 
of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lorene Clark, Mrs. Aster Holt and Mrs. 
Jane Kimbrough, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Joyce Thornton of Columbia; four sons, 
Bruce Howell of Lavonia, Mich., Bobby, Herman, and Chester Howell, all of Maury 
County; 43 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Iva Dell Fisher of Ft. Worth, Texas, Mrs. Coree Tanget of 
Lawrence County; two brothers, Herman Garner of Beech Hill community, Edward 
Pratt of Houston, Texas.
HOWELL, Ora Lee White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
Mrs. Ora Lee White Howell, Pulaski, died on Sunday, July 22, 1984. A native of 
Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Alberta White and was married 
tothe late Eugene Howell. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist 
Church in Buford, Tennessee.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 26, at the Mt. Olivet Church, Frank 
Brooks officiating, with burial in the Martin Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Helen Pullens and Mrs. Lois Young, both 
of Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. Birdie Lee McCoy and Mrs. Katherleen Mark, both of 
Pulaski; one son, Rev. Collins White of Reseda, California; 22 grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
HOWELL, Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Nov 1982
Two former Pulaski residents are dead in Canton, Ohio in what was reported to be 
a murder-suicide incident on Wednesday, December 22, 1982.
Lana Lancaster Johnson, 21, and Robert Howell, 40, a former Pulaski policeman, 
are to be returned here for funeral services and burial.
Howell was reported to have fatally shot Mrs. Johnson and then himself.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Fannie Sherrell Howell, Pulaski; his wife, 
Bettie Jane Holt Howell, Canton; one daughter, Susan Howell; one son, Juan 
Howell; two brothers, James Howell and Billy Howell, both of Canton; his 
step-mother, Mrs. Ora Howell, Pulaski; four step-sisters, Mrs. Birdie Lee McCoy 
and Mrs. Katherleen Marks, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Lois Young and Mrs. Helen 
Pullen, both of Louisville; two step-brothers, Ollie White, Bowling Green and 
Collis White, California.
HOWELL, Ruby Mae McDougal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 May 1984
Mrs. Ruby Mae Howell, 74, Route 1, Goodspring, died on Saturday, May 5, 1984, at 
Nashville Memorial Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Minnie 
Cameron McDougal.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, at Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home Chapel with burial in Shores Cemetery, Dell Sewell and Carl Bond 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Elmer C. Howell, Goodspring; one son, Bobby 
Howell, Anthony Hill; one daughter, Nell Howell, Goodspring; two brothers, 
Delmer McDougal, Shores and Elmer McDougal, Anthony Hill; one sister, Mrs. Viola 
Warren, Pulaski.
HOWELL, William Herbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Dec 1984
William Herbert Howell, 54, Route 2, Prospect, died on Wednesday, December 5, 
1984, at his residence.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Fred and Elvie Hood Howell. 
He was an employee of Inter-State Paving Company.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 8, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Larry Glass and James D. Nave 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hellon C. Howell; a son, William Dwayne Howell, 
and a daughter, Ginger Renee Green, all of Prospect; six brothers, Walter Howell 
and Devon Howell, Leoma, Loyd Howell, Michigan, Calvin Howell, Indiana, Bobby 
Howell and Charles Howell, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Frances Pratt and Helen 
Lamar, Pulaski, and Bernice Warr, Florida; his step-mother, Mrs. Grace Collins, 
Lawrenceburg; and one grandchild.
HUETT, Coy Edwin Citizen-Press 09 Dec 1986
Mr. Coy Edwin Huett, 43, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1986. Funeral 
services were held Monday, Dec. 1, at Gossett-Hudman Funeral Home in Wetumpka, 
Ala. Burial was in Floyd Baptist Cemetery at Verbena, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Jane White Huett of Pulaski; one step-son, 
Michael Dean Peden of Pulaski; one daughter, Lena Marie Huett of Montgomery, 
Ala.; three brothers, William Oliver Huett of Wetumpka, Ala., Kenneth Austin 
Huett of Milbrook, Ala., Billy Ray Duncan of Montgomery, Ala.; one grandchild, 
Kimberly Starr Huett of Montgomery, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
HUEY, Joann Overton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Joann Huey, 59, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1985, at her residence. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at Jordan Funeral Home 
with Rev. O. Mason officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Carrie and Tommie 
Overton. She was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Daughter Elks, and Mattie 
Bridgeforth Temple. She was a former employee of Genesco.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary L. Nelson of Pulaski; one brother, John 
E. Overton of Detroit, Mich.; step-mother, Mrs. Pearl Overton of Pulaski; one 
niece, Ms. Carrie Nelson of Silver Springs, Mich.
HUFF, Paul Peter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1982
Mr. Paul Peter Huff, 22, Portland, Oregon, died Wednesday, December 22, 1982 in 
that city. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Mon., Dec. 27 at Taylor Street 
Church of Christ, Pulaski, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, James Bell 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of James D. and Sallie Pryor Huff, both 
of Pulaski.
Other survivors include his grandmother, Mrs. Flora Pryor, Pulaski; four 
sisters, Gearldean H. Johnson, Naomi Huff and Mary Huff, all of Nashville, and 
Vernesta Ott, Cereso, Michigan; five brothers, James D. Jr., Edward, Lawrence, 
and Marvin Huff, all of Pulaski, and Reginald Huff, Atlanta.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
HUFF, William Henry OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Feb 1987
Mr. William Henry Huff, 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1987, at Meharry Hubbard 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Huff was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dave 
Huff, Sr.
Survivors include two brothers, Dave Huff, Jr. of Nashville, James D. Huff, Sr. 
of Pulaski; one daughter, Shirley Fitzpatrick of Chicago, Ill.; one 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Sallie Huff of Pulaski; cousin, Georgia Mae Phillips of 
Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
HUGHES, Ann Wells OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Aug 1983
Mrs. Ann Wells Hughes, 47, died Tuesday, August 9, 1983, at the Athens-Limestone 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 11, at Spry Funeral Home in 
Athens with burial in that city.
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wells of Campbellsville and was 
married to Charles Hughes of Athens.
Other survivors include one daughter, Anita Carr of Houston, Texas; three sons, 
Chuck, Mike and Shane Hughes, all of Athens; one brother, Kenneth Wells of 
Campbellsville; three sisters, Elaine Shrader of Franklin, Freda Kirk, Pulaski, 
and Betsa Bolden of the Yokley Community; three grandchildren.
HUGHES, Carroll C. Newsline 19 Feb - 26 Feb 1985
Mr. Carroll C. Hughes, 53, of Pensacola, FL, died Feb. 4, 1986, at West Florida 
Hospital in Pensacola. Funeral services were held February 6 at 2 p.m. at First 
Baptist Church with Dr. Brian Harbour officiating. Burial was in the Bayview 
Memorial Park in Pensacola.
A native of Pulaski, TN, Mr. Hughes was a resident of Pensacola for 30 years. He 
attended First Baptist Church there and was a veteran of World War II. He was a 
member of Escambia Masonic Lodge 15 and a York Rite Mason. He served as deputy 
tax assessor of Escambia County for 17 years and was former owner and operator 
of Hughes Home Movers.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joy Hughes; one son, Paul Cameron Hughes of 
Pensacola; his mother, Mrs. Floyd Hughes of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Robert N. 
Anderson of Pulaski and Mrs. Bob Dunnavant of Athens, Ala.; one brother, Alvin 
E. Hughes of Huntsville, AL.
HUGHES, Hoover W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1987
Mr. Hoover W. Hughes, 66, of Elkton, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1987, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 18, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hughes was the son of the late Polk and Nettie 
McNeese Hughes. He was a member of the Elkton Baptist Church and recently 
retired from the Pulaski Police Department and Giles County Sheriff's 
Department. He drove a Giles County school bus for many years and also has 
worked as a law enforcement officer at the Elkton Police Department.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Duncan Hughes of Elkton; one daughter, Mrs. 
Joyce Ratley of Decatur, Ala.; three grandchildren, Shane, Chad, and Carey 
Ratley, all of Decatur, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Williams of Pulaski.
HUGHES, Julia Olice Stapp OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Feb 1987
Mrs. Julia Olice Hughes, 80, of Prospect (Kedron Community) died Friday, Feb. 6, 
1987, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Felix Snell, Rev. William H. Moss and Rev. Hollis 
Hunt officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hughes was the daughter of the late William 
Andrew and Savannah Griggs Stapp and was married to the late Floyd Hughes. She 
was a member of the Kedron Methodist Church and was a retired owner of a women's 
dress shop.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Angeta Hughes Andersen of Prospect, Mrs. 
Marjorie Hughes Dunnavant of Athens, Ala.; one son, Alvin E. Hughes of 
Huntsville, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, 
Mrs. Rena S. Campbell of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Gray Hayes and Mrs. Orrin 
Beasley, both of Pulaski.
HUGHES, Julian Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1988
Mr. Julian Brown Hughes, 67, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Hughes was the son of the late Joseph Fuqua and Ila 
Edmundson Hughes. He was a retired salesman for the Pulaski Pure Milk Company.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Tate Hughes; three daughters, Mrs. Ann Allen, 
Mrs. Linda Allen and Mrs. Sue Duncan, all of Pulaski; three brothers, Joe, Sam 
and Van Hughes, all of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Oleta Hewett of Lynnville, 
Mrs. Eleanor Warren of Florida, Mrs. Vaneal Bennett of Maryland; five 
grandchildren.
HUGHES, Lester Mahlon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Nov 1989
A resident of Agnew Creek community died at his home today of gunshot wounds 
believed to have been self-inflicted. Lester Mahlon Hughes, 76, was retired from 
Genesco and the Giles County Highway Department.
A Giles County native, Mr. Hughes was the son of Edwin Frankln and Ida Smith 
Hughes. Survivors include his three sisters, Christine Bailey of the Agnew Creek 
community, Estelle Hargrove of Ardmore, and Alma Crowley of Athens.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with 
burial in Brown Cemetery in the Bethel community.
HUGHES, Lewis P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Apr 1982
Lewis P. Hughes, 69, Route 2, Lynnville, died Tuesday, April 13, 1982 at St. 
Thomas Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Bob Vickers at 2:30 p. m. on Thursday, April 
15 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Hughes was married to Ray Bell Coston Hughes of Lynnville.
Survivors including his wife, are one son, Paul Hughes of Lynnville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Eugene Martin of Lewisburg; one brother, Hoover Hughes of Elkton; 
one sister, Mrs. Lucille Williams of Pulaski; three grandchildren and 3 
great-grandchildren.
HUGHES, Mable Elise Griggs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mrs. Mable Elise Hughes, 75, of Goodspring, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Bill Worley and Doug Anderson officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Hughes was the daughter of the late Lynn and 
Geraldine Edwwards Griggs and was married to the late Marvin Hughes.
Survivors include two sons, Harold Dean and Larry Hughes, both of Pulaski; one 
brother, Willie Griggs of Pulaski; one sister, Beatrice Hughes of Prospect; six 
grandchildren.
HUGHES, Sue Buchanan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1985
Sue Buchanan Hughes, 53, of Minor Hill, died Sunday, June 23, 1985, at Eliza 
Coffee Hospital in Florence, Alabama. A native of Giles County, she worked 12 
years at the Minor Hill Library.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Chester Stephens and Paul McKinney 
officiating.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Buchanan of Minor Hill; one 
son, James Todd Hughes of Minor Hill; two daughters, Susan Hughes Oliver of 
Nashville, Joan Hughes Kock of Baltimore, Maryland.
HUGHES, William Van OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jul 1989
Mr. William Van Hughes, 73, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 5, 1989, at West 
Side Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hughes was the son of the late Joseph and Ila 
Edmundson Hughes. He was retired from Giles County Highway Department.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Cardin Hughes of Pulaski; one son, Thurman 
Hughes of Pulaski; four daughters, Ptricia Mitchell of Lewisburg, Mary Goodman 
of Lebanon, Kathy Mayo of Pulaski, Wanda Denton of Nashville; two brothers, Joe 
and Sam Hughes, both of Pulaski; three sisters, Eleanor Warren of Lake City, 
Fla., Olitta Hewitt of Lynnville, Elizabeth Bennett of Maryland; five 
grandchildren.
HUGHEY, Alice Morell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mrs. Alice M. Hughey, 99, of Admore, Tenn., died Saturday, March 8, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at 
Elkton Methodist Church with Rev. Jay Hoppus and Rev. J. Dallas Bass 
officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hughey was the daughter of the late Preslie Lee 
and Nancy Jane Sherbert Morell and was married to the late John William Hughey.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Julia Bryan of Elkton; one son, Herbert 
Hughey of Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
HUGHEY, Annie Ezell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mrs. Annie Ezell Hughey, 82, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 15, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hughey was the daughter of the late John and 
Leona Birdsong Ezell and was married to the late Hencely Hughey. She was a 
member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dudley Abernathy of Pulaski, Mrs. Mary 
Carnell of Melbourne, Fla.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
HUGHEY, Dorris Lee Burch OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1986
Mrs. Dorris Lee Burch Hughey, 71, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 9, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Don Russell and Gary Kelley officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hughey was the daughter of the late Bernard and 
Leona Marks Burch and was married to the late Julian E. Hughey.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Hughey of Pulaski; one half-sister, Mary Gene 
Christopher of Alabama; one grandson, Joshua Evin Hughey of Pulaski.
HUGHEY, Julian E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
A retired farmer, Julian E. Hughey, 67, of Route 4, Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
March 11 in Maury County Hospital, Columbia.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 13 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. Ministers officiating were Pink 
Griggs and William Hobbs.
Born July 15, 1913, Mr. Hughey was the son of the late John C. and Rhoda Miles 
Hughey of Marshall County.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Burch Hughey, Pulaski, and one son, Jerry 
Hughey, Lewisburg; one brother, Robert Hughey, Lewisburg and one sister, Mrs. 
Clemmie Jacobs, Nashville.
HULL, Velma L. Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 May 1982
Velma L. Hull, 57, of Summertown, died on Thursday, May 6, 1982, at her 
residence.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Marvin Potts at 2:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, May 8, at Hinestown Methodist Church. Burial followed in Hinestown 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the wife 
of Homer Hull of Summertown.
She is survived by her mother, Minnie Smith of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, 
Dorothy Cruise of Michigan; one son, Ricky Hull of Summertown; four sisters, 
Jewell Wells of Leoma, Annie Hull of Summertown, Lula Gay of Hohenwald and Irene 
Jennings of Columbia; five brothers, Lloyd and Elmer Smith, both of Pulaski, 
Louie Smith of Lawrenceburg, John Smith of Florida, and Bobby Smith of 
Mississippi; and three grandchildren.
HULME, George C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1983
Mr. George C. Hulme, Nashville, died Friday, April 29, 1983 in that city. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen officiating.
A Giles County native, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Adlaid Hulme, Nashville; 
one daughter, Mrs. Richard A. Warden, Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. J. P. Colvin 
and Miss Elizabeth Hulme, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Jack A. Nants, Orlando, Fla., 
and Mrs. Jonathan Foley, Jr., Nashville; and two grandchildren.
HUMMELL, Frederick Rankin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Jan 1985
Frederick Rankin Hummell, 84, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, January 30, 1985, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. A native of West Virginia, he was the husband of 
the late Edith J. Best Hummell. He was a retired operating engineer.
Survivors include one daughter, Eloise Tichenor, Pulaski; one son, Jack 
Jamieson, Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
HUMMER, Constance Marie Dress OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 May 1984
Mrs. Constance Marie Humer, 73, Route 8, Pulaski, died on Thursday, April 16, 
1984, at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clair 
Dress. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Her husband formerly owned 
Hummer's Store at Wales Station.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 30, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Carl Cannon officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Hummer, Pulaski; and two brothers, Don 
Dress and Ken Dress, both of Akron, Ohio.
HUMPHREY, Louise Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1986
Mrs. Louise Brown Humphrey, age 74, died May 28, at Pulaski Health Care Center 
of an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Mary White 
Brown and the wife of the late Ezra Humphrey. Funeral arrangements were Sunday, 
June 1 at 1 p.m. at Willow Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Coleman 
officiating. Burial was in New Gilbert Cemetery, Bethel, Tenn.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Alma Hamilton, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. 
Willie McGuiness, Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Carolyn Coleman, Elkmont, Ala., Mrs. 
Carrie Yarbrough, Pulaski; one son, John Humphrey of Indianapolis; one sister, 
Mrs. Mary Ruth Graffreed, Nashville; beloved granddaughter, Lisa Humphrey, 
Pulaski; 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.
HUMPHREY, Orene Crook OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Orene Humphrey, 65, of Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 6, at Anthony 
Hill Missionary Baptist Church at Cedar Grove with the Rev. O. L. McWilliams 
officiating. Burial was in Kimbrough Cemetery.
A native of Pulaski, Mrs. Humphrey was the daughter of the late Sammie Crook.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Norma J. Usher of Chattanooga; one son, 
Michael Jones of Bridgeport, Conn.; her mother, Mrs. Laura Crook of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Mrs. Carrie Willingham and Mrs. Annie Abernathy, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Sammie and Ernest Crook, both of Bridgeport, Conn.; two grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
HUMPHREY, William Ed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Feb 1980
Mr. William Ed Humphrey, 38, died Wednesday, February 6, 1980, in Nashville. 
Funeral services were held at 12 p. m. Monday, February 11 at Adkins Funeral 
Home in Nashville, with burial in Madison, Tenn.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Martha Humphrey Washington, Nashville; his 
father, Charles Humphrey, Washington, D. C. Also surviving is his grandmother, 
Mrs. Lucille Bradley, Pulaski.
HUNTER, A. C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Jan 1982
Mr. A. C. Hunter, a partner in Hunter and Smith Furniture Company, Pulaski, died 
Tuesday, January 12, 1982 in Columbia.
Hunter and Smith will be closed today and tomorrow.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Oaks and Nichols Funeral 
Home in Columbia with burial in that city.
HUNTER, Fred Gresham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1985
Fred Gresham Hunter, 68, of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, June 11, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late David 
Waters and Alma Sandlin Hunter.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Stan Stevenson officiating.
Survivors include one son, David Hunter of Huntsville, Alabama; two daughters, 
Elizabeth Parker of Gulf Port, Mississippi, Nita Williams of Pulaski; two 
brothers, ''Red" Hunter of Pulaski, "Blackie" Hunter of Huntsville; 11 
grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
HUNTER, Mable Black OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mrs. Mable Hunter, 67, of Pulaski, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hunter was the daughter of the late Ress Solon 
Black. She was a member of the Second Street Church of Christ, Ladies Hospital 
Auxiliary and retired from Genesco.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Flossie G. Wiser of Pulaski; one son, William 
Mack Englett of Arkansas; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ann Jordon of Nashville; 
two brothers, Julius Black of Pulaski, Thomas Black of Michigan; two 
step-daughters, Cordell Wiser of Pulaski, Kenneth Wiser of Hendersonville; one 
step-sister, Mrs. John Whitehead of Pulaski; four grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
HUNTER, Thomas Harold OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 May 1984
Thomas Harold Hunter, 68, died on Monday, May 14, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Ollie F. and Callie H. 
Hunter. The longtime personnel manager of the local Genesco plant, he was active 
in the Lions Club and in youth and community affairs. He was a member of the 
First United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Paul Allen and Clarence K. Stewart officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian R. Hunter, Pulaski; two sons, Bobby T. 
Hunter, Pulaski and Randy Hunter, Gadsden, Alabama; one daughter, Linda Hunter 
Groves, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; one brother, Clayton Hunter, Portland, 
Tennessee; one sister, Beulah Reddick, Gallatin, Tennessee; and two 
grandchildren.
HURD, George William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mr. George William (Sam) Hurd, 82, of Elkton, died Tuesday, July 1, 1986, at 
Ardmore Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. William Suddarth officiating, Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hurd was the son of the late George D. and 
Elizabeth Osborne Hurd.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Agnes W. Hurd of Elkton; one son, William Allen 
Hurd of Huntsville, Ala.; one grandchild.
HURD, James Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1983
James Allen Hurd, 74, of Route 2, Pulaski, died on Sunday, March 13, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 
15 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
followed in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hurd was a retired farmer. He was the son of the late 
Cleveland and Florence Hurd and was married to the late Dana Watkins Hurd.
Survivors include one son, John Allen Hurd, Jr. of Campbellsville; three 
daughters, Mrs. Lucy Roberts of Shelbyville, Ind., Mrs. Willie Lou Hazelwood of 
Shelbyville, Tenn., and Mrs. Elise Lane of Pulaski; one brother, Tom Hurd of 
Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Alexandra of Pulaski, Mrs. Jane McClain of 
Arkansas and Mrs. Laura Duncan of Elkton; nine grandchildren and one great-great 
grandchild.
HURTADO, Ercel Young OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1983
Private graveside services for Mrs. Ercel Young Hurtado, 71, of Gardena, 
California, will be held at 1:00 Monday afternoon at Maplewood Cemetery with 
Rev. Paul Allen officiating. She was a native of Giles County, and the daughter 
of the late W. H. and Anna Rackley Young.
Survivors include her husband, Luis Hurtado of Gardena, California; a sister, 
Mrs. J. W. Crosslin of Pulaski, TN. Bennett-May is in charge.
HUTTON, Edgar T. (Jack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. Edgar T. (Jack) Hutton, 83, of Athens, Ala., died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1987, at 
Humana Hospital Shoals in Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hutton was the son of the late John T. and Lucy 
McDonald Hutton and was married to the late Gladys Corynne Smith Hutton. He was 
a retired grocer.
Survivors include five sons, Tommy Hutton of Athens, Ala., Bill Hutton of 
Leighton, Ala., Paul and Ray Hutton of Ohio, Bob Hutton of Madison, Ala.; two 
daughters, Jean Andrews of Sheffield, Ala., Sara Pennington of Nacogdoches, 
Texas; one sister, Mrs. Ollie Watson of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and 
eight great-grandchildren.
HUTTON, Gladys Corynne Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Apr 1984
Mrs. Gladys Coryyne Hutton, 75, of Route 1, Box 8, Athens, Alabama, died April 
3, 1984, at the Helen Keller Memorial Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama.
Funeral services were held in Carr and Erwin Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 
with Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hutton was the daughter of the late Riley and 
Bertha Smith. She was married to Mr. Edgar Thomas (Jack) Hutton of Athens, Ala.; 
he survives.
Other survivors include five sons, Bill Hutton of Lexington, Alabama, Thomas 
Hutton of Athens, Alabama, Paul and Ray Hutton, both of Toledo, Ohio, Bob Hutton 
of Greenville, Tennessee; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Andrews of Sheffield, Ala., 
Mrs. Sarah Pennington of Texas; five brothers, Larry Smith of Pulaski, Charles 
Smith of California, Roe Smith of Maryland, Woodson Smith of Texas, Carl Smith 
of Huntsvillle, Ala.; five sisters, Mrs. Guy Mitchell and Mrs. Buford James, 
both of Pulaski, Mrs. Norman Fuller of Nashville, Mrs. Lucille Rutledge of 
Illinois, Mrs. Ester Holley of Louisiana; 12 grandchildren; and 5 great 
grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
HUTTON, Ina Gardner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Jun 1985
Mrs. Ina Hutton of Pulaski died Thursday, June 20, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. A 
native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John and Mattie Lanier 
Gardner and was married to the late John B. Hutton.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Andy Brown and Floyd Farris officiating.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Nelle Legg, Mrs. Lucy Guthrie, both of 
Columbia, Mrs. Elaine Story, Mrs. Peggy Berry, both of Pulaski; five sons, John 
and George Hutton, both of Lawrenceburg, Donald Hutton of Decatur, Ala., Larry 
Hutton of Nashville; 23 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
HUTTON, Jimmie (Jim) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mr. Jimmie (Jim) Hutton, 80, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 16, at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with Rev. Stanley Garrett officiating. Burial was in 
Clay Hill Cemetery in Chapel Hill. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Hutton was the son of the late Will and 
Loucinda Johnson Hutton. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Eula Mae Lane Hutton of Pulaski; six children, 
Andrew Hutton of Fort Worth, Texas, Jimmy Hutton, Jr. of Pulaski, Stanley 
Hutton, Misses Lucy Trina and Patricia Hutton, all of Detroit, Mich.; two 
brothers, Will Hutton of Lompoc, Calif., Edward Hutton of Louisville, Ky.; six 
grandchildren.
HUTTON, John B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Mar 1983
Mr. John B. Hutton, 81, Tucker Drive, Pulaski, died Thursday, March 10, 1983 at 
St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, 
March 12 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Andy Brown and 
Floyd Farris officiating.
A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late John T. and Lucy McDonald 
Hutton. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ina Hutton; four daughters, Mrs. Nell Legg, 
Columbia, Mrs. Lucy Guthrie, Columbia, Elaine Story, Pulaski, and Mrs. Peggy 
Berry, Pulaski; five sons, David Hutton, Pulaski, John and George Hutton, both 
of Lawrenceburg, Donald Hutton, Decatur, Ala., and Larry Hutton, Smyrna; a 
sister, Mrs. Ollie Watson, Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Jack Hutton, Athens, 
Ala.; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
HUTTON, Marjorie Rogers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1986
Mrs. Marjorie R. Hutton, 61, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 15, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hutton was the daughter of the late Bob and Tina 
Hardy Rogers.
Survivors include her husband, Buddy Hutton of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Cindy 
Durham of Huntsville; one son-in-law, Bob Durrett of Huntsville; one 
granddaughter, Miss Grayson Durrett of Huntsville; four sisters, Mrs. Mahlon 
Garner, Mrs. Kelly Chapman, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Howard Gaines of Fayetteville, 
Mrs. Peggy Ellison of Anniston, Ala.; three brothers, Buddy Rogers of Columbia, 
Joe Rogers of Goodlettsville, Hugh L. Rogers of Dearborn, Michigan.
HUTTON, Nannie Long OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Nannie Long Hutton, 82, were held Thursday, July 16, at 
2:00 p. m. at the Carr and Erwin Chapel. Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and Rev. 
Horace Bass officiated. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Hutton, a native of Giles County, was born January 20, 1900, the daughter 
of the late Tom and Myrtle Walls Long.
The wife of the late Robert M. Hutton, she died July 15 in the Giles County 
Hospital.
Survivors include one son, Robert Hutton, Pulaski; daughters, Mrs. Ruby Taylor, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Millican, Margaret Josephine Hutton, Mrs. Ruth Burns, Mrs. 
Christine Minatra, all of Pulaski and Mrs. Louise Holbert, Birmingham, Ala.; two 
brothers, Reece Long, and Johnny Long, of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Wildy 
Griffin, McLean, Texas; 22 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.
HUTTON, Peggy Lawrence OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1981
Peggy Lawrence Hutton, 32, of 1445 Monroe St., Lewisburg died at her home 
Sunday, August 10, 1981. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, 
August 12 at Bills-McGaugh Chapel in Lewisburg. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. 
Bobby Sampson and Randall Burton officiated.
Mrs. Hutton was a native of Marshall County, the daughter of the late James A. 
Lawrence and Evalee Ketchum Lawrence who survives.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Hutton, Lewisburg; mother, Evalee Ketchum 
Lawrence, Lewisburg; two sisters, Betty Watkins and Patsy Nix, Lewisburg; one 
brother, Ronnie Lawrence, Lewisburg; four nieces.
HYATT, Charlie William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1987
Mr. Charlie William Hyatt, 76, of Belfast, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Jim Mickels officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hyatt was the son of the late James Howard and 
Alma Craig Hyatt.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Hyatt of Belfast; one son, Charlie 
Wayne Hyatt of Hendersonville; three step-sons, Bobby Pullen of Columbia, David 
Pullen of Mt. Juliet, Kenneth Pullen of Summertown; three daughters, Mrs. 
Richard (Margaret) May of Georgia, Mrs. Perry D. (Ivadell) Bradley of Nashville, 
Mrs. Bobby Joe (Ruth) Norman of Columbia; one step-daughter, Kathy Pullen of 
Memphis; two brothers, Thomas Hyatt of Pulaski, W. L. Hyatt of Louisville, Ky; 
one sister, Mrs. Frances Seagraves of Columbia; eight grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
HYATT, Christine Appleton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
Mrs. Christine Appleton Hyatt, 65, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1989, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 7, at Bennett May 
Funeral Home with Terrell Pitts officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Hyatt was the daughter of the late Dave and 
Myrtle Matthews Appleton. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas D. Hyatt of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Brenda Mitchell of Huntsville; two sons, Thomas Hyatt of Pulaski, Eddie Hyatt of 
Gadsden, Ala.; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. 
Lillian Hutton of Pulaski, Mrs. Maudie Appleton of Shelbyville; two brothers, 
Robert and Cletus Appleton, both of Pulaski.
HYATT, Dewell Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jun 1986
Dewell Allen Hyatt, age 63, died at Pulaski Health Care Center on May 22, 1986. 
He was the son of the late William James and Beulah Mae McNeese Hyatt.
Memorial services were at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. He was a Giles County native.
Survivors include a step-mother, Alice Hyatt Ivey, Texas; one daughter, Barbara 
Banks, Texas; two brothers, Earl D. and William E., both of Nashville; 2 
step-sisters, Mildred Thornburg and Evelyn Brannon, both of Texas; He had 6 
grandchildren.
HYATT, Homer T. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jul 1985
Mr. Homer T. Hyatt, 60, died Thursday, July 11, 1985, in Louisville, Kentucky. 
He was a native of Giles County.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 15, at Okalama Funeral Home with burial 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Martin Hyatt of Louisville, Ky.; three 
daughters, Nancy Johnson, Kathy Phelps, Sheila Hall, all of Louisville, Ky.; 
three brothers, Charlie Hyatt of Columbia, Thomas Hyatt of Pulaski, William L. 
Hyatt of Louisville, Ky.
HYATT, Howard Denton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mr. Howard Denton Hyatt, age 49, died November 20, 1983, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 22nd, at 3:00 p.m. in the Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Hyatt was owner and operator of the Hyatt Paving 
Company. He was married to Joyce Warner Hyatt of Pulaski and was the son of 
Mattie PearlColvett Hyatt of Pulaski and the late William P. Hyatt.
Survivors, other than his wife and mother, include, two sons, Rick and Carl 
Hyatt, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Barry and Wayne Hyatt, both of Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. William Durham of Lawrenceburg; and two grandchildren.
HYATT, Lona Katherine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Lona Katherine Hyatt, 59, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
Januray 14 in Giles County Hospital, were held Wednesday morning at 11:00 
o'clock at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Frank Rouse. Interment was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Hyatt was the daughter of the late Mark and Pearl Gilliam Carpenter. 
Survivors include her husband, Russell Hyatt, Pulaski; a brother, Herman 
Carpenter, Nashville and a sister, Mrs. Mary Chapman, Pulaski.
HYATT, Russell Perry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1983
Mr. Russell Perry Hyatt, age 69, of 1751 Chapman Lane, Pulaski, died November 
10, 1983 in Parkview Hospital, Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 11th at 2:00 p.m. in the Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Hyatt was married to the late Katherine Carpenter 
Hyatt. He was the son of the late Harvey Monroe and Pearl Dunnavant Hyatt. Mr. 
Hyatt was a World War II Veteran and was retired from Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include, one brother, Charlie Hyatt of Summerville, South Carolina; 
and several nieces and nephews.
HYATT, Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Mr. Wayne Hyatt, 33, of Rt. 5, Lawrenceburg (Giles County), died Sunday, Oct. 
12, 1986, at his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Lucy Cemetery.
Mr. Hyatt was a native of Maury County.
Survivors include his grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Hyatt of Pulaski; one brother, 
Barry Hyatt of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Will Durham of Lawrenceburg; two 
half-sisters, Jan Hyatt of Lewisburg and Darlene Hyatt of Pulaski.
HYATT, William James (Will) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1984
William James (Will) Hyatt, formerly of Giles County, died in Dallas, Texas. He 
was a member of Audie Murphy Memorial VFW Post 1837.
Funeral services were held on Monday, September 10, 1984, at Troy Suggs Chapel, 
E. W. Odom officiating, with military graveside service at Restland Memorial 
Park.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Brewer Hyatt; sons, D. Allen, Earl, and 
William Hyatt; daughters, Mrs. Mildred Thornburg and Mrs. Evelyn Brannon; 
brothers, Homer, W. L., Thomas, and Charlie Hyatt; sisters, Mrs. Archie Howell, 
Mrs. Dossie Wells and Mrs. Frances Seagraves; 10 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
INGRAM, Edd Mason OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Edd Mason Ingram, 79, of Bunker Hill were held at 2:30 
Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31, at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial was in Pisgah 
Cemetery. Rev. Frank Rouse and J. W. McCullough officiated.
Mr. Ingram, a retired farmer, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1980 in Maury County 
Hospital, Columbia. He was the son of the late Albert Lee and Lucy Thomas 
Ingram. He was married to Gladys Cardin Ingram, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Royce Ingram and Billy Joe Ingram, both of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Jim Ingram and Everette Ingram, both of Brick Church; two 
sisters, Mrs. Mattie Lou Derryberry, Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Grace Nixon of 
Pulaski; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
INGRAM, Everette Hale OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Sep 1986
Mr. Everette Hale Ingram, 81, of Cornersville, (the Brick Church community), 
died Sunday, Aug. 31, 1986, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral 
services were Monday, Sept. 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Robert Smith 
officiating. Burial was in the Brick Church Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late Lee and Lucy Thomas 
Ingram. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Ingram of Brick Church; one daughter, 
Carol Ingram of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Nixon of Pulaski, Mrs. Mattie 
Derryberry of Mt. Pleasant.
INGRAM, George G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1989
Mr. George G. Ingram, 94, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 1989 at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Robert Webster officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late J. B. and Elizabeth 
Ingram. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Stella Eason Ingram of Pulaski; two step-sons, Gene 
and Bill Eason, both of Nashville; one step-daughter, Mary nan Smeykal of 
Nashville; seven step-grandchildren.
INGRAM, Guy Andrew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mr. Guy Andrew Ingram, 44, of Louisville, Ky., died Tuesday, March 29, 1988, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, 1988, at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Stanley Garrett officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late John Ed Ingram. He 
was a bricklayer for a Louisville, Ky. construction firm.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Massey Ingram of Pulaski; 
three brothers, John Ed Ingram of El Paso, Texas, William and L. C. Ingram, both 
of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Ethel M. Linza of Pulaski; five nieces; on nephew.
INGRAM, James Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Mr. James Lee Ingram, 85, of Cornersville, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 1985, at 
Merrihill Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Lofton Graves officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Albert Lee and Jennie Lou 
Thomas Ingram. He was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include, his wife, Mamie Sue Ingram of Cornersville; one son, Murray 
Ingram of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Tom Burgess of Cornersville, Fay Mitchell 
of Cookeville; one brother, Everett Ingram of Brick Church; two sisters, Mrs. 
Grace Nixon of Pulaski, Mrs. Mattie Lou Derryberry of Mt. Pleasant; six 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
INGRAM, John Ed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. John Ed Ingram died Monday, May 12, 1986, at his residence in Louisville, 
Ky. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 16, 1986, at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home with Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late Guy and Laura 
Ingram. He was a member of Mr. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church and was a 
retired factory worker.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha E. Ingram of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Ethel Mae Linza of Pulaski; four sons, John Ed Ingram, Jr. of El Paso, Texas, 
Guy Andrew Ingram of Louisville, Ky., William M. and L. C. Ingram, both of 
Pulaski; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie 
Ingram of Louisville, Ky., Andrew Louis Ingram of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Whitaker of Louisville, Ky.
INGRAM, Louise Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Oct 1982
Mrs. Louise Elizabeth Ingram, 73, Route 1, Cornersville, died Friday, October 1, 
1982 at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2:00 
Sunday at the Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Diana 
Cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elaine Randolph, Donelson, Tenn., Mrs. 
Barbara Chunn, Lewisburg, and Mrs. Quindell Patteson, Chapel Hill; and a son, 
Foster Ingram of the Brick Church community.
INGRAM, Malcolm (Pat) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1986
Mr. Malcolm (Pat) Ingram, 77, of Pulaski, died Friday, Feb. 7, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Felix Snell and Rev. Sterling Logel officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late Grover Cleveland 
and Elise Aymett Ingram.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Cobb Ingram of Pulaski; two sons, Tyrone 
Ingram of Pulaski, Don Ingram of Jackson, Miss.; two sisters, Mrs. Betsy 
Abernathy Hamlett and Mrs. Sarah Kirk, both of Pulaski; three brothers, John, 
Robert V., and James Ingram, all of Pulaski.
INGRAM, Mamie Sue Wilburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Mrs. Mamie Sue Ingram, 82, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Tony Billions officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ingram was the daughter of the late Henry J. and 
Elizabeth Johnson Wilburn and was married to the late James Lee Ingram.
Survivors include one son, Murray Ingram of Pulaski; two daughters, Joie Burgess 
of Cornersville, Faye Mitchell of Cookeville; one brother, Robert Wilburn of Ft. 
Worth, Texas; one sister, Ethel Lacroix of Virginia; six grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
INGRAM, Mary Bass OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mary Bass Ingram, 87, of Route 4, Pulaski, were held at 
11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Services were conducted by Frank Rouse and Rev. Dallas Bass.
A native of Giles County and a retired music teacher of Pulaski, Mrs. Ingram 
died at her home on January 1st.
Mrs. Ingram was the wife of the late Edd Lee Ingram and the daughter of the late 
Nathan James and Willie Worsham Bass.
Survivors include a son, Gilbert Ingram, Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. E. Leo Bolin, 
Los Alamas, New Mexico; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
INGRAM, Rachel Boyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Mrs. Rachel Boyd Ingram, 69, of Lewisburg, died February 27, 1984, at her home. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 29 at 2 p.m. in 
Bill-McGaugh-Floyd Chapel in Lewisburg. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ingram was a member of the United Methodist 
Church. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Olna Inez Abernathy Boyd. 
She was married to the late Stanley L. Ingram.
Survivors include, three daughters, Mrs. Gail Harris of Starksville, 
Mississippi, Mrs. Carolyn White of San Antonio, Texas, Miss Becky Ingram of 
Lewisburg; two sons, Wayne Ingram of Lewisburg, Larry Ingram of Cornersville; 
one sister, Mrs. Paul Jackson of Minor Hill; 6 grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild.
Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
INGRAM, Richard Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jul 1982
Richard Lee Ingram, 47, of Route 4, Pulaski, died on Saturday, July 3, 1982 at 
his residence.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Frank Rouse at 3:00 p. m. on 
Sunday, July 4 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of Blooming Grove Methodist Church, Mr. 
Ingram was the son of the late John R. Ingram and Edith Dugger Hopkins.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one brother, Wendell Ingram of 
Pulaski and two nephews.
INGRAM, Robert Vernon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mr. Robert Vernon Ingram, 69, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1988, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was the son of the late Cleveland and Elise 
Aymett Ingram. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II 
and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Rich Ingram of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Amos Hamlett and Mrs. Loyd Kirk, both of Pulaski; two brothers, John and 
James Ingram, both of Pulaski.
INGRAM, Stanley L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jan 1983
Stanley L. Ingram, 68, of 219 8th Avenue South in Lewisburg died on Tuesday, 
December 28, 1982 at Lewisburg Community Hospital following an apparent heart 
attack.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends George Walker and A. J. Prince 
at 2:00 p. m. on Thursday, December 30 at Bills-McGaugh Funeral Chapel in 
Lewisburg. Burial followed in Pulaski's Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingram was a long time correspondent of OBITUARY: 
The Pulaski Citizen, and a member of the John Birch Society. He was also a 
retired agent for the Praeporian Mutual Life Insurance Company and a member of 
the First United Methodist Church in Lewisburg.
He was the son of the late Edd and Maude Hayes Ingram. Survivors include, his 
wife, Mrs. Rachel Boyd Ingram of Lewisburg; three daughters, Gail Harris of 
Starksville, Miss., Carolyn White of San Antonio, Texas, and Becky Ingram of 
Lewisburg; two sons, Wayne Ingram of Lewisburg and Larry Ingram of Cornersville; 
one sister, Mrs. Sarah Haney of Panama City, Fla.; one brother, Joe Ingram of 
Pulaski; 6 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
INGRUM, Alberta Whitfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Mrs. Alberta Whitfield Ingrum, age 70, of Route 5, Pulaski, died November 6, 
1983, at the Giles County Hospital after a massive heart attack.
Funeral services at the Bennett-May Chapel were held Tuesday, November 8 at 2:00 
p.m. with the Reverend Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ingrum was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Pulaski. She was an employee of the Department of Human Services for 
45 years. Mrs. Ingrum was married to the late Ben Ingrum and was the daughter of 
the late Copeland G. and Ella Mae Carden Whitfield.
Survivors include, one son, Robert G. Ingrum of Gallatin, Tennessee; two 
grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Adelaide Hulme of Nashville, Mrs. Nancy 
Alred of Hurst, Texas and Susie Mae Butler of Bynum, Alabama.
INGRUM, Alfred Fred OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mr. Alfred Fred Ingrum, age 77, of 657 E. Jefferson Street, Pulaski, died on 
September 28, 1983 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, at the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Don Osborne officiating. Burial was in the 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ingrum was a member of the Methodist Church and 
was a retired safety officer at the Thickal Chemical Company. He was the son of 
the late McDonald and Margaret Louise Connell Ingrum and was married to Bea 
Lunsford Ingrum of Pulaski.
Survivors, other than his wife, include one sister, Miss Lynn Ingrum of Pulaski; 
and several nieces and nephews.
INGRUM, Beatrice Lunsford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Beatrice Ingrum, 77, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 1989 at her residence. Funeral 
services were held Dec. 30 at Bennett May Chapel with Don Osborne officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
She is a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Grant and Emmie 
Curry Lunsford. She was married to the late Fred Ingrum.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Clara Warren, Elkmont, Ala.; one niece, Mrs. 
Ernest Adams, Athens, Ala.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Curry Lunsford, Athens, 
Ala., Lynn Ingrum, Pulaski; three great-nephews and two great-great-nephews.
INMAN, Charles Bernard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1982
Charles Bernard Inman, 46, of Lawrenceburg, died at Crockett General Hospital in 
Lawrenceburg on Friday, April 30, 1982.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. on Sunday, May 2, at North Funeral 
Home Chapel. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a salesman for Tom's Peanut Company. Mr. Inman was 
a
veteran of the Korean War.
He is survived by one son, Scott Inman of Ethridge; two sisters, Geneva Tate of 
Pulaski and Mary Frances White of Nashville; one brother, Junior Inman of 
Lawrenceburg, and several nieces and nephews. North Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
INMAN, Lora Young OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1988
Mrs. Lora Young Inman, 92, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 20, 1988, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, March 21, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Edward Thompson and the Rev. Marcus Nickell 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Inman was the daughter of the late William 
Spencer and Ella Jane Hayes Young and was married to the late C. L. Inman. She 
was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one aunt, Mrs. Emma Bowman of Nashville; several nieces and 
nephews.
INMAN, Oscar "Rip" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Oscar "Rip" Inman, 67, Huntsville, Alabama, died on Friday, May 21, 1982, while 
on vacation in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Samuel E. and Elizabeth 
Boshears Inman. He was a retired department manager for Genesco, where he was 
employed for 35 years. He was a member of the Huntsville First United Methodist 
Church and an active member of the Huntsville High School Baseball Booster Club.
Graveside services were held at 10 a. m. Monday, May 24, at Maple Hill Cemetery 
in Huntsville, Laughlin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Catherine Chapman Inman, Huntsville; a 
daughter, Mary Jean Kent, Huntsville; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Durham, Pulaski; a 
brother, Millard Inman, Verbena, Alabama.
IRWIN, Gladys Cornell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Feb 1983
Mrs. Gladys Cornell Irwin, Pulaski, died Tuesday, February 15, 1983, at her home 
on Sam Davis Avenue. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 17, 
at Bennett-May Chapel. Graveside services in Savannah Cemetery later that 
afternoon.
A native of Texas, she was married to the late James W. Irwin. She leaves no 
immediate survivors.
IVY, Wilma Ruth Roland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1988
Mrs. Wilma Ruth Ivy, 77, of Elkton, died Wednesday, May 4, 1988, at Huntsville 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, May 6, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Ivy was the daughter of the late George W. and Pearl 
Branch Roland. She was retired from W. E. Stephens Company.
Survivors include two sons, Mark Ivy of Elkton, James Ivy of Arkansas; one 
sister, Mrs. Leland Brown of Pulaski.
JACKSON, Albura Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Apr 1987
Funeral services for 71-year-old Mrs. Albura Jackson will be held this morning 
(Tuesday) at Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson 
died Friday in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Madgie Jones of Hopkinsville, Mrs. 
Bessie Cosby of Pulaski, Mrs. Ida Belle Malone of Louisville, Ky.; two sons, 
Roger Jackson of Louisville, Lifford Jackson of Pulaski; five brothers, Sy Will 
Brown of Pulaski, James E. Brown of Nashville, Ollie and Osteen Brown, both of 
Louisville, and Rev. Leroy Brown, of New Albany, Ind.; three grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JACKSON, Betty Frank Kidd OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jun 1986
Mrs. Betty Frank Jackson, age 62 died, at her home, Sunday, June 1, 1986. She 
was the wife of Terrell T. Jackson and the daughter of the late Charlie and 
Leone Shinilifer Kidd. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3 at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden. Rev. Bill Morris and 
Clarence K. Stewart officiated.
Survivors include two sons, Tandy Jackson of Pulaski and Tee Jackson of Athens, 
Ala.; one daughter, Michelle Jackson of Pulaski and 4 grandchildren.
Mrs. Jackson was the owner of Fashion Center in Lewisburg.
JACKSON, Dewitt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Apr 1982
Dewitt Jackson, 57, died on Monday, April 12, 1982, at his home in Minor Hill.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Robert Raymond and Emma Lee 
Wright Jackson. He was a grocery store operator and heavy equipment operator.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Ruth Pickett Jackson, Minor Hill; a son, 
Jimmy D. Jackson, Minor Hill; three brothers, Ross Jackson, Stonewall Jackson, 
and Jerry Jackson, all of Minor Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Lounette Cox, Pulaski, 
and Mrs. Azalea Hagood, Tullahoma.
JACKSON, Frank B. "Bud" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mr. Frank Bryan "Bud" Jackson, Sr., 86, of Goodspring, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 
1986, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, 
January 16, at Bennett-May Chapel with Bro. James Merritt and Bro. James Adams 
officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Willis H. and Lela 
Smith Jackson. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ruth Dawes Jackson of Goodspring; one son, 
Frank B. "Buddy" Jackson, Jr. of Pulaski; one grandchild; several nieces and 
nephews.
JACKSON, Geneva Randolph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Mrs. Geneva Jackson, 76, of Minor Hill, died Friday, Oct 17, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late Henry and Pearl 
Shelton Randlolph.
Survivors include her husband, Ewell Jackson of Minor Hill, and one sister, 
Prudie Hagood of Shelbyville.
JACKSON, James Clay OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Jul 1986
Mr. James Clay Jackson, 67, died Wednesday, July 9, 1986, at Southern Hills 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 
at Hermitage Hills Memorial Gardens in Hermitage, Tenn.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Clay Smith 
Jackson. He was a veteran of World War II and was retired from Genesco.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Bruton Jackson of Nashville; his mother, Iva 
Kincaid Jackson of Pulaski; one daughter, Mary Ann Bills of Tullahoma; one son, 
Bobby Jay Jackson of Nashville; five sisters, Anna Russell Williams of Mobile, 
Ala., Mary Todd Franklin of Sparta, Norma J. Tidwell of Cartersville, Ga., Jane 
J. Williams of Anaheim, Calif., Barbara Ann Bledsoe of Pulaski; one brother, Joe 
Smith Jackson of Bradentown, Fla.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
JACKSON, Joseph Luster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mr. Joseph Luster Jackson, 83, of Madison, Ala., died Saturday, April 2, 1988, 
at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 
April 5, at Bennett May Chapel with James Merritt, Jr. officiating. Burial was 
in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Madden and Cora 
McKinney Jackson. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a farmer and former 
store operator at Stella Community in Giles County for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Jackson of Madison, AL; one daughter, Mrs. 
Beverly Dodd of Huntsville, AL; one son Joseph T. (Tommy) Jackson of Madison, 
AL; three grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Thelma Townsend of Athens, AL.
JACKSON, Julia Stovall OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Jackson, 93, of Route 1, Goodspring, who died 
Monday, November 30 in Pulaski Health Care Center, were conducted Wednesday at 
11:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Stella Cemetery. The Rev. 
Thomas Orr was the officiant.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late William T. and 
Betty Lee Boyd Stovall. She was the wife of the late Henry Jackson.
Survivors include a brother, Mahlon Stovall of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Lurene 
Farrell, Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
JACKSON, Mabel Etha Neely OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Feb 1987
Mrs. Mabel Etha Jackson, 81, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 
1987, in that city. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at Spry 
Funeral Home in Sheffield, Ala. with Barry L. Anderson officiating. Burial was 
in Sheffield Oakwood Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Annapolis 
Avenue Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nell Jackson 
in 1947. At that time, she opened the first business on Woodward Avenue in 
Muscle Shoals. She operated Jackson's Grocery continuously until her retirement 
in 1963.
Survivors include two sons, William N. (Bill) Jackson of Austin, Texas, Lloyd N. 
Jackson of Muscle Shoals; one daughter, Diane Jackson of Muscle Shoals; two 
brothers, W. C. Neely of Geraldine, Ala., Edward Neely of Pulaski; one sister, 
Corrine Fain of Lester, Ala.; two half-sisters, Lois White of Huntsville, Ala., 
Letha Hatton of Wayne, Mich.; two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
JACKSON, Mae P. Skelton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Mar 1984
Mrs. Mae P. Jackson, age 83, of Weaver, Alabama, died at the Jacksonville 
Nursing Home in Jacksonville, Alabama, on March 5, 1984.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. at the Brown Cemetery at Bethel, 
Tennessee with the Rev. William H. Moss officiating.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Jackson was a retired Postmaster at Bethel after 30 
years of service. She was married to the late Robert Jackson and was the 
daughter of the late Rev. Richard A. and Margaret Higgins Skelton.
Survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jo Warren of Weaver, Alabama, Mrs. 
Bobbie Jane Brewer of Sewanee, Tennessee; 4 grandchildren; and 2 
great-grandchildren.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JACKSON, Mary Doyle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Mary Doyle Jackson, 75, of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, April 9, 1985, at 
Athens-Limestone Hospital in Alabama.
A native of Hickman County, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Albert Newton 
and Daisy Dean Doyle and was married to the late Brock Jackson. Mrs. Jackson was 
a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Hester's Chapel in Lester, Ala., with Bro. Mark Johnson 
officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Davis Hagood and Mrs. Bobby Fry, both of 
Minor Hill; four sons, William Doyle, Charles Albert, Tommy D. Jackson, all of 
Minor Hill, and Robert F. Jackson of West Lake, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Ester 
Stowers of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, James Albert Doyle of Clarksville; 
14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
JACKSON, Nettie Bevels OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jan 1985
Mrs. Nettie Bevels Jackson, 89, Pulaski, died on Friday, January 4, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Eliphus G. and Ida 
Jane Harrison Bevels and was married to the late Thomas Arthur Jackson.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m Saturday, January 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Shiloh Cemetery, Paul Allen and Sterling Logel 
officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jewell Stovall, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Sam Gatlin, Fayetteville, and Mrs. Bessie Braden, McBurg; two grandsons, six 
great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
JACKSON, Nina Shell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Shell Jackson, 91, of Route 1, Minor Hill, who 
died Saturday, August 30 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Monday at 2:00 
p. m. at Minor Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Dale Sewell. Interment in Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Jackson, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late Will and 
Dezzie Woodard Howard and was married to the late Junis Smith Jackson.
Survivors include four sons, Albert Jackson and Woodrow Jackson, Goodsprings, 
Avery Jackson, Minor Hill, and Wilbur Jackson, West Point; five daughters, Mrs. 
Helen Hagood and Mrs. Ethel Powell, Minor Hill, Mrs. Elizabeth Craig, 
Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Willa Mae Beard, Abernathy, Texas, and Mrs. Marie Craig, 
Athens, Ala.; thirty grandchildren; forty five great-grandchildren, and ten 
great-great-grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
JACKSON, Obery Iru OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Dec 1984
Orbery Iru Jackson of the Elkton Community, 65, died on Sunday, December 9, 
1984, at Fox Army Hospital, Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville, Alabama.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Robert Erskine Jackson. 
He was retired from the United States Navy, with 20 years of service.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leona Cates Jackson of Elkton; three sons, 
Orbert Jackson of Cosby, Tennessee, Robert Cecil Jackson, U. S. Navy, 
Shreveport, Louisiana, Richard Jackson, U. S. Navy, Virginia Beach, Virginia; 
one daughter, Cathy Rolin, Ardmore, Alabama; his mother, Mrs. Mamie Jackson, 
Leoma; one brother, Coleman Jackson, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Ivorene Wilburn, 
Florence, Alabama and Bertie Hillhouse, Leoma; and six grandchildren.
JACKSON, Tinnie Cole OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Mar 1989
Mrs. Tennie Cole Jackson, 84, died Monday, Feb. 20, 1989 at Meadowbrook Nursing 
Home. Funeral services were held Feb. 22 at Bennett May Chapel with Larry Glass 
officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of Dr. Will Cole and Hattie 
Hagood Cole. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired school 
teacher. Survivors include her husband, Ross Jackson, Minor Hill; one sister, 
Mrs. Warren Ada Franks, Pulaski.
JACKSON, William Avery OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1982
William Avery Jackson, 57, of Route One, Minor Hill, died on Wednesday, April 9, 
1982 at Jackson Clinic in Lester, Alabama.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Julius and Nina Howard Jackson. 
He was employed at Fruehauf in Decatur, Alabama.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Glenn Chance at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, 
April 9 at Minor Hill Baptist Church with burial following in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
Mr. Jackson was married to Corinne Arno Jackson of Minor Hill Survivors, 
including his wife, are: one son, David Jackson of Minor Hill; one daughter 
Debra Gassaway of East Limestone, AL; three brothers, Woodrow Jackson and Albert 
Jackson of Minor Hill, and Wilburn Jackson of West Point, TN; five sisters, 
Helen Hagood and Ethel Powell both of Minor Hill, Marie Craig of Athens, AL, 
Elizabeth Craig of Madison, AL and Willa Mae Beard of Texas; and three 
grandchildren.
JACKSON, Woodrow OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mr. Woodrow Jackson, 73, of Goodspring, died Sunday, April 20, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 21, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Floyd Farris and Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Stella 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jackson was the son of the late Junius and Nina 
Howard Jackson. He was a retired employee of Maremont-Gabriel Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Tucker Jackson of Goodspring; two daughters, 
Mable Ruth Jackson of Lester, Ala., Donna Lea Barnett of Goodspring; two 
brothers, Albert Jackson of Minor Hill, Wilburn Jackson of West Point, Tenn.; 
five sisters, Ethel Powell and Helen Hagood, both of Minor Hill, Elizabeth Craig 
of Huntsville, Marie Craig of Athens, Willa Mae Beard of Texas; five 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
JACOBS, Delia Neal OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Mar 1986
Mrs. Delia Jacobs of Pulaski died Saturday, March 8, 1986, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Dixon Chapel 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. A. B. Stewart officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jacobs was the daughter of the late James and Delia Holt Neal and was 
married to the late Edward Jacobs. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three sons, James E., Robert L. and Clarence E. Jacobs; five 
daughters, Misses Barbara Ann, Pearlie, Anita Faye and Melody Lynn Jacobs, all 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Deborah Elaine Williams of Fairbanks, Alaska; three 
grandchildren; one sister, Miss Christine Neal of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, 
William A. Neal of Pulaski, Frankie D. Neal of Louisville, Ky.
JAMES, Alvie David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mr. Alvie David James, age 68, of Route 1, Ethridge, died December 24, 1983, at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Randy Wells and Bro. Pope officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. James was retired from Murrey-Ohio. He was married 
to Mrs. Audrey Ridner James of Ethridge; she survives. He was the son of the 
late George and Mary Ann Page James.
Survivors other than his wife, include two sons, Larry James of Ethridge, Ray 
James of Phoenix, Arizona; four daughters, Mrs. Willie Lee Busby, Vivian 
Thornton, both of Liberty Hill, Louse James Scott, Edna James Wheeler, both of 
Benton Harbor, Michigan; one brother, George James of North Carolina; one 
sister, Pearl Crumbley of Michigan; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. 
Carr and Erwin was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES, Buford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1986
Mr. Buford James, 85, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 9, 1986, at Ardmore 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Bro. James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. James was the son of the late John Westley and 
Ophelia Eubanks James. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a retired 
dairy beef cattle farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine James of Pulaski; two sons, Ralph James of 
Solvang, Calif., Dr. T. Allen James of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren; one 
sister, Mrs. Lela Fox of Pulaski.
JAMES, George Washington OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Apr 1986
Mr. George Washington James, Sr., 78, of Greensboro, N. C., formerly of 
Columbia, Tenn., died Thursday, April 17, 1986, in Greensboro. Funeral services 
were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with Cleo 
Bunt officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Oaks and Nichols Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. James was the son of the late George and Annie 
Page James. He was a retired employee of the city of Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Dillie Casteel James of Greensboro, N. C.; two 
daughters, Mrs. Margie Demastus and Mrs. Glenda Faye Glass, both of Greensboro, 
N. C.; three sons, Chester James of Columbia, J. W. James and George W. James, 
Jr., both of Greensboro, N. C.; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Crumley of Dyersburg, 
Tenn.; 10 grandchilden and 38 great-grandchildren.
JAMES, Lucy Amanda Reese OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Aug 1982
Mrs. Lucy Amanda James, 90, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, August 17, 1982, at Maury 
County Hospital, Columbia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary A. 
Vincent Reese and the wife of the late William Thomas James. She was a member of 
the Prospect Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday, August 19, at Prospect 
Methodist Church, with burial in Prospect Cemetery, Bill Moss officiating, Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Sanderson, Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Thomas Sworski, Oak Ridge; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
JAMES, Mamie Louise Holly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Apr 1987
Mrs. Mamie Louise Holly James, 69, of Lewisburg, died Thursday, April 9, 1987, 
at Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. James was the daughter of the late Monroe and 
Sarah Williams Holly and was married to the late Elmo James.
Survivors include one daughter, Sally Hargrove of Lewisburg; one brother, Brown 
F. Holly of Elkton; several nieces and nephews.
JAMES, Myrtle Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jul 1986
Mrs. Myrtle Davis James, 87, of Lynnville, died Thursday, June 26, 1986, at 
Columbia Health Care. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Bro. Elmer James officiating. Burial was in Elk Ridge 
Cemetery near Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. James was the daughter of the late Watt and Sara 
Collins Davis and was married to the late Morgan M. James.
Survivors include one son, Sam James of Lynnville; one grandson, Frank James of 
Columbia; four other grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
JAMES, Sam Davis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1988
Mr. Sam Davis James, 68, of Lynnville, died Monday, April 25, 1988, in Columbia. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27, at Bennett May Chapel with Elmer 
James officiating. Burial was in Elk Ridge Cemetery near Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. James was the son of the late Morgan M. and Myrtle 
Davis James. He was a retired farmer and former grocery store owner and member 
of the Robinson Fork Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Frank D. James of Columbia; four grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.
JAMES, Solon Ferrell Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Nov 1981
Funeral rites for Solon Ferrell James, Jr., 55, of Pulaski, who died Saturday, 
October 31 at Giles County Hospital, were conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
was the officiant.
A Giles County native and local car dealer, Mr. James was the son of Mrs.Vera 
Miller James Griggs of Ardmore, who survives, and the late Solon Ferrell James.
In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lorene McIntyre 
James; two daughters, Mrs. Jan Clausel, Leoma and Mrs. Joan Duryear, Hudson Bay, 
Fla.; a brother, Cecil James, Minor Hill, and a sister, Mrs. Sumpter White, 
Pulaski.
JASINSKI, Frank L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1980
Funeral services for Frank L. Jasinski, 60 of Route 3, Pulaski were held at 
Bennett-May Chapel Thursday morning, March 27 at 10:30. Burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. The Rev. Marcus Nickell officiated.
Mr. Jasinski died March 25, 1980 in Giles County Hospital. A retiree of 
Teamsters Union-Graham Paper Shipping Dept. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., 
September 22, 1919. He was married to Ozell Moore Jasinski, who survives.
Other survivors include, one daughter, Lori Wojcik, El Sugendo, Calif.; one 
brother, Jospeh P. Jasinski, St. Petersburg, Fla. and one granddaughter.
JENKINS, Bertha Chapman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Bertha Chapman Jenkins, 80, of Route 3, Pulaski, who died 
on January 14, 1982, in Giles County Hospital, were held at 3:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial followed in New 
Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a retired salesclerk, Mrs. Jenkins was the wife of 
Howard Jenkins. She was the daughter of the late Earnest and Maggie Doss 
Chapman.
Survivors include, her husband, one sister, Mrs. Allie Hamlett of Lewisburg and 
several nieces and nephews.
JENKINS, Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jan 1989
Howard Jenkins, 72, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Jan. 22 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jenkins was the son of the late Leonard and Hattie 
Ray Jenkins.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs Alene Jenkins Parker, Alabama; one brother, 
Earl Jenkins, Pulaski; two nephews and one niece.
JENKINS, Mamie Sue Pierce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1983
Mrs. Mamie Sue Jenkins, age 85, of Route 3, Pulaski, died in the Giles County 
Hospital on August 24, 1983.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, at the Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Jenkins was a native of Giles County and was the daughter of the late Carol 
and Sally McNeese Pierce.
Survivors include: one son, M. L. Jenkins of Pulaski; three daughters, Elizabeth 
Russell, Susie Boaz, and Brownie Jenkins, all of Pulaski; several nephews and 
one grandchild.
JENKINS, Ocia O. Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jun 1989
Mrs. Ocia O. Jenkins, 76, of Giles County, died Thursday, June 15, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, June 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Jenkins was the daughter of the late John and Judy 
Stone Franklin and was married to the late Lige Jenkins.
Survivors include five sons, Junior Jenkins of Columbia, Alfred Jenkins of 
Lynnville, Walter Jenkins of Huntsville, Ala., Billy Jenkins of Pulaski, Jerry 
Jenkins of Lynnville; four daughters, Mary Stubblefield, Marie Cox, Ola Mae 
Jenkins and Kathleen Harmond, all of Pulaski; five sisters, Lillian Robinson of 
Lewisburg, Linnie Hilltalent and Clara Mae David, both of Diana, Pearl 
Hilltallent and Viola Ayers, both of Lewisburg; 15 grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
JENKINS, William H. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Feb 1983
William Jenkins, 69, of 269 E. Cemetery Street in Pulaski died on Saturday, 
January 29, 1983 at Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 1:30 p.m. on 
Monday, Jan. 31 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Providence 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jenkins was a retired railroad worker. He was the 
son of the late Leonard and Hattie Ray Jenkins and was married to the late Ever 
Lanier Jenkins.
He is survived by, two brothers, Earl and Howard Jenkins, both of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Alvie Parker of Dothan, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.
JENNINGS, Ed Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Ed Jennings, Jr., 56, of Pulaski, who died Monday, January 
12 at Giles County Hospital, were held Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the 
officiant.
Mr. Jennings, a used car dealer, was a native of Alabama, the son of the late 
Edward, Sr. and Mattie Lou Parker Jennings.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Faye Word Jennings, Pulaski; an uncle, H. W. 
White of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
JETT, William Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Funeral services for William Edward Jett, 69, of Route 2, Lynnville, who died 
Thursday, September 4 in Baptist Hospital, Nashville were held Friday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Mack Wheeler. Burial 
took place in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
A Maury County native, Mr. Jett was the son of the late William Henry and Mattie 
Hardison Jett. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a Mason and retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Noles Jett; two sons, Charles Jett, 
Lynnville and David Wayne Jett, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Doris Russell, 
Nashville, Mrs. Evelyn Myers, Pulaski, and Mrs. Barbara Griggs, Tullahoma; two 
brothers, Raymond Jett and James Jett, Mooresville; a sister, Mrs. Lila Haskins, 
Columbia and eight grandchildren.
JEWELL, Edgar Nolan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Edgar Nolan Jewell, 53, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg were held 
Thursday morning, March 4, at 10:30 at North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. 
Burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens. Jimmy Wallace and Andy Brown, Church 
of Christ ministers officiated.
Mr. Jewell died in Veterans Hospital, Nashville Monday, March 1. He was born in 
Lawrence County, the son of the late Ray and Willie Pruett Jewell. He was a 
carpenter by trade.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mabel Jewell, Lawrenceburg; one son, Eddie 
Dwight Jewell, also of Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy Gibbons, Pulaski 
and Mrs. Karla Pigg, Pulaski; one brother, Lawrence Jewell, Madison; five 
sisters, Eloise Jewell, Mrs. Olean Pennington, Mrs. Cleo Morrow, Hermitage, Mrs. 
Thelma Reels, Mt. Juliet, Mrs. Betty Niedergeses, Lawrenceburg and two 
grandchildren.
JOHNS, Elsie Mae Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1989
Mrs. Elsie Mae Johns, 81, of Goodspring, died Friday, Oct. 20, 1989, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Bernard Konig officiating. Burial was in Shores Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Johns was the daughter of the late Charlie and 
Lizzie Childress Smith and was preceded in death by one son, Junior Johns. She 
was a member of Shores Church of Christ.
Survivors include three sons, James A.., Donald and Tommie Johns, all of 
Pulaski; seven daughters, Brenda Johns and Opal Garner, both of Pulaski, Carolyn 
Hawkins, Sybil Powell, Glenda Davidson and Joyce Klotwog, all of Nashville, 
Esther Cook of Knoxville; four brothers, Cecil Smith of Oklahoma, Archie, 
Gifford and Solomon Smith, all of Pulaski; four sisters, Jane Hunt and Polly 
Thompson, both of Oklahoma, Kathlene Shelton and Sarah Kerchiegh, both of 
Oregon; 20 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
JOHNS, J. D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Mar 1989
Mr. J. D. Johns, 61, died Sunday, March 12, 1989, at Vanderbilt Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15, at Phillips Robinson Funeral 
Home in Nashville with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Spring 
Hill Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johns had lived in Nashville for many years. He 
was retired from Scherman Trucking Company of Nashville.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Johns of Whitehouse; one daughter, Sherr Ogaz 
of Nashville; eight grandchildren; his parents, Raymond A. and Annie Garrett 
Johns of Pulaski; one sister, June Porter of Pulaski.
JOHNS, Juanita Paysinger OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
Mrs. Juanita Paysinger Johns, 65, of Vero Beach, Florida, died on Tuesday, 
November 20, 1984, at Indian River Memorial Hospital.
A native of Baugh, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late B. Lee and Ina 
Eagin Paysinger. She was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U. S. 
Marine Corps Women's Reserve, and a retired secretary with the Internal Revenue 
Service. She was a member of Kelly Creek Baptist Church.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 24, at Cox-Gifford Funeral 
Home in Vero Beach, with burial in Nashville National Cemetery, Nashville, 
Tennessee.
Survivors include her husband, Sherman W. Johns, Vero Beach; five sisters, 
Virginia Monroe, Old Hickory, Tennessee, Mildred Paysinger, Franklin, Tennessee, 
Dorothy Mitchell, Miami, Florida, Peggy P. Cheek, West Palm Beach, Florida and 
Robin Parker, White Bluff, Tennessee; and one brother, William E. Paysinger, 
Elkton, Tennessee.
JOHNS, Kenneth Hamilton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Mr. Kenneth Hamilton Johns, 78, of Columbia, died Aug. 19, 1985, at Columbia 
Health Care. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John H. and 
Rosie Francis Johns. He was a member of Riverside Methodist Church and a retired 
mechanic.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens in Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nona Mae Hickman Johns of Columbia; four 
daughters, Mrs. Wiline Baggett of Nashville, Mrs. Robert L. (Christine) Turner 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Alton M. (Joyce Faye) Roland of Prattsville, Ala., Mrs. Ray 
(Nancy) Easley of Columbia; eight grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; five 
great-grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild.
JOHNSON, Alvie Finis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mr. Alvie Finis Johnson, 76, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 27, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 29, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Finis E. and 
Fannie Belle Davis Johnson and was married to the late Jewell Hyatt Johnson. He 
was a retired auto mechanic.
Survivors include five sons, Homer and James Johnson, both of Pulaski, Robert L. 
Johnson of Lawrenceburg, George Johnson of Louisville, Ky., Jerry F. Johnson of 
Lewisburg; one daughter, Mildred Balentine of Pulaski; six brothers, Dalton, 
Elmer, Jessie and Thelbert Johnson, all of Pulaski, Calvin and Bob Johnson, both 
of Columbia; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Annie Laura Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Aug 1982
Mrs. Annie Laura Johnson, 79, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Monday, August 16, 
1982, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy and Hattie Cooper 
Smith and the wife of the late John Lee Johnson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, August 18, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Choates Creek Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Terrell Pitts 
officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Ben Johnson, Pulaski, and Reavis L. Johnson, 
Illinois; two daughters, Mrs. Arlene Baker, Lynnville, and Mrs. Martha Coggin, 
Pulaski; two brothers, Frank Smith, Cornersville, and Herman Smith, Arkansas; 
two half-brothers, James Bivins, Alabama, and Gardner Bivins, Lewisburg; one 
sister, Mrs. Grace Hayes, Columbia; a half-sister, Elmarie Crumley, Lewisburg; 
16 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Annie Mae Stanford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mrs. Annie Mae Johnson, 85, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 30, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. 
Fox officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Will and 
Florence Curtis Stanford and was married to the late Jody J. Johnson.
Survivors include six sons, six daughters, one brother, one sister, 41 
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Cora Beatrice Shelton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 May 1982
Mrs. Cora Beatrice Johnson, 76, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, May 4, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late George and Nannie 
Smotherman Shelton and the wife of the late Oakley Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Thursday, May 6, at Carr and Erwin 
with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include five sons, Carthel Norwood of Chicago, Illinois, Luther and 
Roy Norwood, Pulaski, Frank Johnson and David Johnson, Pulaski; three daughters, 
Luthene Wright, Bertha Hyatt, and Bernice Bishop, Pulaski; one brother, Boots 
Shelton, Pulaski; a sister, Clara Kelly, Pulaski; 18 grandchildren and 23 
great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Edna Dean Myers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Edna Dean Myers, 39, Lutz, Fla., died Monday, May 8, 1989, at St. Joseph 
Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Funeral services were held Thursday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill 
Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Tennessee.
Survivors include her parents, Robert and Mable Myers, Pulaski; her husband, 
Charles H. Johnson, Florida; three sons, Charles E., Michael A. and Joseph P. 
Johnson, all of Florida; one daughter, Barbara Elizabeth Johnson, Nashville; one 
brother, Bobby Myers, Nashville; one half-brother, Billy Long, Nashville; four 
sisters, Gladys Furlough and Carolyn Seaborn, both of Nashville; Betty Parker 
and Rita Castleman, both of New Orleans; and three grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Eva Lera Bassham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1988
Eva Lera Johnson, 84, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 1988 at Jackson Memorial Hospital 
in Lester, Ala. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 14 at Hester Chapel 
Church of Christ with Leslie Bugsby officiating. Burial was in Hester Chapel 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Limestone County, Ala., and the daughter of the 
late Bryant and Savannah Surten Bassham.
Survivors include one son, Johnny Johnson, of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles Capley of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. M. L. Jenkins of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Floyd Jones and Mrs. Herbert Gray, both of Athens, Ala.; six grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Everett Campbell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jun 1987
Everett Campbell Johnson, 71, of Route 1, Lynnville, TN, died June 13, 1987, at 
his residence.
Funeral services were held June 14 at 2 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
Billy Halloway officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Bennett-May 
Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Edward and Rosie 
Carpenter Johnson. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church and a retired 
employee of Gabriel Shock Absorber Corporation.
JOHNSON, Freelon Zelmer (Ben) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mr. Freelon Zelmer (Ben) Johnson, age 59, of Route 1, Pulaski, died November 17, 
1983, at Lincoln County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel Saturday, November 19, at 2 
p.m. with the Reverend Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Choates Creek 
Cemetery.
A native of Wayne County, Mr. Johnson was a heavy machinery operator, 
self-employed. He was married to Hazel Tomerlin Johnson of Pulaski and was the 
son of the late John Lee and Annie Laura Smith Johnson.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, three daughters, Mrs. Janice Durham, 
Mrs. Janelle McIntosh, Mrs. Jaretha Chapman, all of Pulaski; three sons, Charles 
Johnson of Ethridge, Lynn Johnson of Pulaski, Dennis Parr of Fayetteville; one 
brother, Reavis Johnson of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. Arlene Baker of 
Giles County, and Mrs. Martha Coggin of Pulaski; and 15 grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Freeman V. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mr. Freeman V. Johnson, 65, Route 7, Pulaski, died Sunday, September 26, 1982 at 
Veteran's Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, 
September 28 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in the Helton Cemetery, the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Marvin Nelson officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Edward M. and Rosa Ann 
Carpenter Johnson.
He is survived by a brother, Campbell Johnson of Campbellsville; and a sister, 
Mrs. Rennie C. Kelley, Columbia.
Mr. Johnson, a retired farmer, was a veteran of World War II.
JOHNSON, Grace Rogers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Rogers Johnson, 83, of Route 1, Minor Hill, who 
died Tuesday, December 2 in Giles County Hospital, were held Thursday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Jim Morgan and the Rev. Charles Dickson. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Edd and Margaret 
Jane Gooch Glover.
Survivors include a son, Guy Rogers, Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Childers, 
Minor Hill; a brother, Herman Johnson, Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Mrs. Emma 
Miller and Mrs. Arthur Cottrell, Minor Hill and Mrs. Morris Woodard, 
Murfreesboro; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
JOHNSON, Jesse V. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jun 1989
Jesse V. Johnson, 69, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died suddenly Friday, June 23, 
1989, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bennett May 
Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was a Giles County native and the son of the late Finis E. and 
Fannie Davis Johnson. He was a retired mechanic.
Survivors include one son, Larry Johnson, Pulaski; five brothers, Dalton, Elmer, 
James T. and Rob Johnson, all of Pulaski and Calvin Johnson, Columbia; and two 
grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Jewell Aline Hyatt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Mrs. Jewell Aline Johnson, age 64, of Route 1, Pulaski, died January 14, 1984, 
at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, January 
16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Johnson was married to Alvie F. Johnson of Pulaski; 
he survives. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Aline Craig Hyatt.
Survivors, other than her husband, include five sons, Homer L. and James E. 
Johnson, both of Pulaski, Jerry F. Johnson of Lewisburg, Robert L. Johnson of 
Lawrenceburg, George A. Johnson of Louisville, Kentucky; one daughter, Mrs. 
Mildred Glossup of Pulaski; five brothers, W. L. and Homer Hyatt, both of 
Louisville, Ky., Charlie Hyatt of Cornersville, Thomas Hyatt of Pulaski, William 
H. Hyatt of Dallas, Texas; three sisters, Frances Seagraves, Mrs. Archie Howell, 
both of Columbia, Dossie Walls of Lewisburg; 9 grandchildren; and 2 
great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON, Joe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mr. Joe Johnson, 82, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Jordan 
Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Spencer and Kate 
Douglas Johnson. He was a retired custodian in the Giles County School System 
and was a member of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rachel Johnson of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Lizzie Douglas of Indianapolis, Ind.; two nephews, Frank and Will Douglas of 
Indianapolis; two nieces, Mrs. Katie Cross of Lewisburg, Mrs. Elizabeth Foster 
of Pulaski.
JOHNSON, John Edward (Eddy) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jun 1981
John Edward (Eddy) Johnson, age 24, of Prospect, drowned Sunday, June 21, in 
Limestone County, Alabama.
According to Limestone County Coroner, George Mason, Johnson had been swimming 
with a group of people, including his family, at Lucy's Branch Park some 
thirteen miles west of Athens, Alabama.
Johnson's father told authorities that his son had become very tired and had 
gone out in the river one time too many, being unable to return.
Emergency medical technicians worked on young Johnson at the river bank and 
thought that two or three C. P. R. attempts were going to be successful but he 
was pronounced dead on arrival at the local hospital. The drowning occurred at 
3:15 Sunday afternoon.
JOHNSON, Lana Lancaster OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Nov 1982
Two former Pulaski residents are dead in Canton, Ohio in what was reported to be 
a murder-suicide incident on Wednesday, December 22, 1982.
Lana Lancaster Johnson, 21, and Robert Howell, 40, a former Pulaski policeman, 
are to be returned here for funeral services and burial.
Howell was reported to have fatally shot Mrs. Johnson and then himself.
She is survived by her husband, Lewis Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio; one son, 
Demetrius Lamont Lancaster of Canton; one sister, Mrs. Zollie Lancaster Vance of 
Nashville; four brothers, El Toroso Lancaster and Kenneth Lancaster, both of 
Pulaski, Victor Lancaster of Ft. Stewart, GA, and Yancey Lancaster of 
Murfreesboro.
JOHNSON, Leonard W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mr. Leonard W. Johnson, 80, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Finis and Fannie 
Davis Johnson.
Survivors include seven brothers, Dalton Johnson of Campbellsville, Elmer, 
Alvie, Jessie, and Thelbert Johnson, all of Pulaski, Calvin and Babe Johnson, 
both of Columbia.
JOHNSON, Lincoln Penn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1981
Lincoln Penn Johnson, 69, died Tuesday, January 6 at his home on Route 1, 
Pulaski. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
interment in Choates Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant.
Mr. Johnson, a retired agent fro the Commonwealth Insurance Co., was born in 
Giles County. His parents were the late Jim and Mickey Appleton Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula Myers Johnson; three sons, Albert Johnson, 
Lawrenceburg, Robert Johnson, Huntsville, Ala.,and Steve Johnson, Corbin, Ky.; 
two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Slaton, Pulaski, and Mrs. Marion Brymer, Westland, 
Mich.; three brothers, Luther Johnson, Waterloo, Ala., Sherman Johnson and Allie 
Johnson, Bodenham; two sisters, Mrs. Maxie Birdsong and Mrs. Viola LaCroix, 
Bodenham; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Lucy Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
Mrs. Lucy Johnson, 94, Pulaski, died on Thursday, May 31, 1984, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Robert E. Lee Sr. and Sara Jen Dunlap Lee and was married to the late Dr. W. B. 
Johnson.
Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Maplewood Cemetery, J. 
L. Perry officiating.
Survivors include two nephews, Clayton Lee and Bobby Lee, Pulaski.
JOHNSON, Marcia Lurena Dotson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1983
Marcia Lurena Johnson, 58, of Route 3, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, March 29, 1983 
at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. G. C. Fox at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 
March 30 at Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Church of Christ 
and a housewife. Her husband, W. L. Johnson of Pulaski, survives. She was the 
daughter of the late Floyd C. and Maudie Mae Smith Dotson.
Additional survivors include, four sisters, Mrs. Mable Henson and Mrs. Dorris 
Eledge, both of Auburndale, FL, Mrs. Willa Dean Lowery and Mrs. Ollie Pulley, 
both of Nashville; and two brothers, Woodrow and Coy Dotson, both of Auburndale.
JOHNSON, Maria Barbara DeWeert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mrs. Maria Barbara Johnson, 65, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Mass was held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church in Pulaski. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
Mrs. Johnson was a native of Watertown, South Dakota. She was the daughter of 
the late Leonard and Angela Frieda Stricherz DeWeert,
Survivors include four sons, Leonard Joseph Johnson of Riceville, Tenn., 
Lawrence Edward, Wilfred Phillip and Gerald Steven Johnson, all of 
Campbellsville; four brothers, Bill, Barney and Jon DeWeert, all of Washington, 
Maurice DeWeert of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Ramona Palachuk of Yakima, 
Wash., Audrey Wilson of Seattle, Wash., Sheila Grosh of Tallahassee, Fla.; 10 
grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Mary Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Smith Johnson, 60, of Pulaski, who died 
Wednesday, July 8 in Parkview Hospital, Nashville, were held Thursday at 4:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Billy 
Craighead and the Rev. Paul Allen were the officiants.
Mrs. Johnson, a native of Giles County was the daughter of the late Howard and 
Sarah Elizabeth Neal Smith. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, Julian Johnson; a son, Rodney Johnson, San 
Francisco, CA; a daughter, Miss Judy Johnson, Florence, Ala.; a brother, Howard 
Neal Smith, Pulaski; two half-brothers, John Smith and Joe Smith, Pulaski; a 
half-sister, Mrs. Ann Wall, Pulaski; and stepmother, Mrs. Nina Smith, 
Lawrenceburg.
JOHNSON, McDonald OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mr. McDonald Johnson, 54, of Leoma, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1988, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 
13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Choates Creek Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Sherman Johnson. 
He was a groundsman for Tennessee Valley Authority.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruby H. Johnson of Pulaski; his wife, Mrs. 
Lena Johnson of Leoma; three sons, Randy Johnson of Leoma, Paul Johnson of Minor 
Hill, Dale Yocum of Leoma; three daughters, Tammy Garner of Pulaski, Donna 
Johnson of Minor Hill, Rena Johnson of Leoma; three brothers, Larry and Dwane 
Johnson, both of Pulaski, Bedford Johnson of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Gaynell 
Frazier of Summertown, Elmer Johnson of Pulaski; seven grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Murlin Oliver OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
Murlin Oliver Johnson, 71, of Pulaski died Monday, February 23 in Veterans' 
Administration Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3:00 
p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Frankewing Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Johnson was born in Lincoln County. He was the son of the 
late William and Zada B. Story Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pattie Holley Johnson; a son, William Allen 
Johnson, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Trudeau, Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. 
Levis Douthit, Westchester, Ill.
JOHNSON, Oakley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1981
A retired farmer, Oakley Johnson, 81, of Pulaski died Saturday, July 25 in West 
Side Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 10:30 at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Ted Huntley and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton with 
burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was a Giles County native, the son of the late Henry and Amanda 
Tankersley Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Shelton Johnson; two sons, Franklin 
Johnson and David Johnson, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hyatt and Mrs. 
Bernice Bishop, Pulaski; a step-daughter, Mrs. Luthen Wright, Pulaski; three 
step-sons, Luther Norwood, Pulaski; Carthel Norwood, Chicago, Ill., and Ray 
Norwood, Lynnville; 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Robert Arnold OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Robert Arnold Johnson, 71, of Route 8, Athens, Ala., who 
died Saturday, September 6 in Limestone Hospital in Athens, were conducted 
Monday at 2:00 p. m. in the chapel of Carr-McConnell Funeral Home in that city 
by the Rev. Karl Johnson and the Rev. Fred Evans. Interment was in Athens City 
Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson, who was a farmer, was a Tennessee native, the son of the late Edgar 
Leamon and Effie Hazlewood Johnson. He was a member of the Round Island Baptist 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mamie Ruth Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Mary 
Barnes, Stella, and Mrs. Carolyn Chittan, Athens; a son, Glen Johnson, Athens; 
four brothers, Harold Johnson and Junior Johnson, Pulaski, Adrian Johnson, 
Columbia and Erskin Johnson, Athens; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Jones, Pulaski, 
Mrs. Christine Ragan, Garden City, Mich., Mrs. Evelyn Brown, Louisville, Ky., 
Mrs. Eddie Ruth Bates, Montgomery, Ala., and Miss Orvilena Johnson, Nashville; 
eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
JOHNSON, Sherman Taft OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Mr. Sherman Taft Johnson, age 75, of Route 1, Box 253, Pulaski, died at his home 
March 16, 1984. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. in the 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mitchell Powell officiating. Burial was in Choates 
Creek Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Johnson was retired from Genesco. He was the son of 
the late James L. and Mickie Appleton Johnson. Mr. Johnson was married to Mrs. 
Ruby Hardiman Johnson of Pulaski; she survives.
Other survivors include, four sons, Donald, Dwane, Beford, all of Leoma, Larry 
Johnson of Pulaski; two daughters, Miss Alma Johnson of Pulaski, Gaynell Frazier 
of Summertown; two brothes, Allie Johnson of Pulaski, Luther Johnson of 
Waterloo, Alabama; two sisters, Viola Lucroix, Mazie Birdsong, both of Pulaski; 
13 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JOHNSON, Walter J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Dr. Walter J. Johnson, a widely-known physician and community activist, died 
Sunday morning at Pulaski's Hillside Hospital. He was 97 years old.
Services were this morning (Tuesday) at First United Methodist Church of 
Pulaski, of which he was long a member, with Dr. David Miller and the Rev. J. 
Dallas Bass officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery with Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The death of Dr. Johnson ended a long career in medicine that was said to have 
begun wth his care of animals at his family home near Ardmore, Ala. It was said 
to have been an injured pig that the 12-year-old boy nurtured to health that 
first revealed his penchant for medicine.
And his passing also claimed a community booster who was credited with having 
been something of a pioneer in obtaining badly needed industry for Giles County, 
a businessman who began as a boy selling eggs and roses to become board chairman 
of a major local bank.
Dr. Johnson was born in Cairo, Ala., a community just south of Ardmore, in 1890, 
Upon completion of his local schooling, he entered the University of Tennessee 
College of Medicine where he graduated in 1914. He was the last surviving member 
of his college medical class.
Returning to this area, he began his medical practice in McBurg and 
Cornersville, Tenn., then opened his own private hospital on Jefferson Street in 
Pulaski in 1929-operating that complex until 1950.
He practiced with the late Dr. J. U. Speer until 1988 and his retirement at age 
83. His career spanned treatment of generations of Giles Countians.
Dr. Johnson was among those who traveled to Nashville to convince General Shoe 
Company to open a manufacturing plant in Pulaski. They were successful and the 
plant opened here in 1938 and continued in operation until 1986-employing 
approximately 600 people for much of that period.
And it was Dr. Johnson who joined others in formation of Richland Bank here. The 
bank opened in 1938 and later became known as the First National Bank of today.
He served as the bank's first president, a position he held upon 1952 when he 
was named board chairman. He in turn served in that capacity until 1963, then 
became chairman emeritus which he continued to be until his death Sunday.
Following his graduation from medical college, he served his country in France 
during World War I, continuing his support for veterans through membership in 
the American Legion in which he was a lifetime member.
Although he was one of Giles County's most beloved and active citizens, it was 
through his skills as a doctor that led him to become best known. Announcement 
of his retirement plans was said have cast a "pall" among the many who had been 
treated by him.
Throughout much of his medical career, his wife, Covie Johnson, worked at his 
side as a nurse. She survives.
Extremely active for many years in his profession, he was a member of the 
Tennessee Medical Licensing Board for 15 years. His many other professional 
memberships included the American Medical Association, the Southeastern Surgical 
College, the Tennessee Medical Association and the International College of 
Surgeons. He also was a member of the Giles County Medical Society.
Dr. Johnson was a 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the First United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Geraldine Bell of 
Nashville and Sybil Blumenberg of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Melinda 
Cherry of Franklin, Mike Bell of Tallahassee, Fla., Lisa and Christy Blumenberg 
of St. Louis; three great-grandchildren.
Contributions in his honor many be made to the Dr. W. J. Johnson Scholarship 
Fund at Martin Methodist College or the First United Methodist Church.
JOHNSON, William Eanes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Funeral services for William Eanes Johnson, 73, of Ripley, Mississippi were held 
on Wednesday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. at McBride Funeral Home in Ripley. Brothers 
Jerry Owen and Jean Thornton officiated with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Johnson died on Sunday, March 7, 1982 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in 
Memphis, Tennessee.
A native of Tippah County, Mississippi, Mr. Johnson was the son of Johnny 
Francis and Tommie Ella Eanes. He was a retired manager of the Ripley Airport in 
Ripley, Mississippi.
He is survived locally by a brother, Hugh Johnson of Goodspring. He is also 
survived by several nieces and nephews and a number of other relatives.
JOHNSON, William Kieffer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1981
Funeral services for William Kieffer Johnson, 61, a farmer of Route 2, Pulaski, 
who died Wednesday, September 9 at his residence, were conducted Friday at 2:00 
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The Rev. 
James Nave and Church of Christ minister Andy Brown were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Johnson was the son of the late Frank and Mary 
Felker Johnson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ernestine Christopher Johnson; a son, William 
Johnson, Pulaski; a brother, Rivers Johnson, Huntsville, Ala. and three 
grandchildren.
JOHNSTON, David Clark OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1986
Mr. David Clark Johnston died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1986, at Princeton Hospital in 
Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 16, at Elmwood Cemetery 
with burial in Athens Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Carson of Minnesota; one son, Clark 
Johnston, Jr. of Birmingham; one sister, Mrs. Howard George of Pulaski; one 
brother, Bill Johnston of Athens; three grandchildren; one niece, Mrs. Dan 
Ethridge of Pulaski.
JOHNSTON, Norma Scott OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mrs. Norma Scott Johnston, 61, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, with 
Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Archie E. Johnston of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Doris Smith of Eldorado, Ark., Mrs. Sally Pugh of Rockwood, Tenn.; two brothers, 
Amos and Robert Scott, both of Columbia; several nieces and nephews.
JOINER, James Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
James Franklin Joiner, 81, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 1989 at Crockett General 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Jan. 7, 1989 at Freemon Pettus Funeral Home 
with Jimmy Wallace officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Joiner was the son of the late Charles Franklin and 
Dora Etta Joiner.
He is survived by his wife, Pera Vanderford Joiner, Lawrenceburg; two daughters, 
Mable Jewell, Lawrenceburg, Dallas Hines, Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Novell 
Stutts, Lawrenceburg; one brother, Buford Joiner, Loretto, six grandchildren and 
seven great-grandchild.
JONES, Alexander OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1985
Alexander Jones, 60, died Tuesday, April 16, 1985, at St. Thomas Hospital, 
Nashville. Funeral services were held at noon Friday, April 19, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include step-mother, Mrs. Choicy J. Kimbrough; four sisters, Mrs. 
Annie Louise Drake, Mrs. Autra Beasley, Mrs. Naomi Patterson and Mrs. Clarissi 
Johnson, all of Pulaski; four brothers, Chris Jones of Pulaski, Leroy Jones of 
Michigan, Cal Jones of Indiana, and Ollie Jones of Missouri.
JONES, Antoinette Muriel OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Jan 1981
Mrs. Antoinette Muriel Jones, 63, Route 2, Prospect, died Saturday, January 3, 
1981 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 12:30 Monday, 
January 5 at Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Prospect Cemetery, Ray White 
officiating.
A native of Virginia, she is survived y her husband, Gilbert Jones, Prospect; 
and her step-father, Ed Shorter, Prospect.
JONES, Bertha Curtis Newsline 13 Nov 20 Nov 1984
Bertha Curtis Jones, 93, died November 9, 1984, in Nashville. Funeral services 
will be held November 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church 
with Rev. Roy White officiating. Burial will be in the Indian Creek Cemetery at 
Bryson, TN, with Queen Ann Funeral Home directing.
A native of Lincoln County, TN, Mrs. Jones was the wife of the late Prince E. 
Jones. Survivors include one son, Amos Jones, Sr.; three daughters, Mrs. Marie 
Taylor, Mrs. Martha Murray of Nashville, and Mrs. Velma Patterson of 
Indianapolis, IN; one brother, Roy Curtis of Fayetteville; one sister, Mrs. 
Lillian Ayers of Columbus, OH; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 
seven great-great-grandchildren.
JONES, Carrie Ola OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 May 1981
Mrs. Carrie Ola Jones, 76, died Friday, May 1 at her home on Route 1, Anderson, 
Ala. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Anderson First 
Baptist Church with burial in Mitchell Cemetery. The Rev. Harlan Hood 
officiated.
Mrs. Jones, an Alabama native, was the daughter of the late Stephens and David 
Griffin Nesmith.
Survivors include her husband, Walter R. Jones; a son, Arnold Long, Minor Hill; 
two sisters, Mrs. Stella Brown, Anderson, Ala. and Mrs. Mary Frazier, Florence, 
Ala.; and two grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
JONES, Clarence W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1983
Clarence W. Jones, age 78, of Route 6, Rolling Meadows Apt., Pulaski, died May 
7, 1983, at home. Mr. Jones was born in Hickman County, and was a retired 
farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Elizabeth Austin Jones, Pulask; two sons, Paul 
Jones, Goodspring, and James Jones, South Gate, Mich.; one daughter, Betty Sue 
Cox, Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 9, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Rev. Mack Pinkelton, officiating.
JONES, Danella OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Mrs. Danella Jones, 89, of 244 Chestnut St., Franklin died in Williamson County 
Hospital in Franklin Thursday, July 17, 1980.
Funeral services were held at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel in Queen Ann 
Funeral Home. Interment was in Chicken Creek Cemetery in Giles County. Rev. 
David Humphrey officiated.
Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hannibal Hobson. Her 
husband was the late Coy Jones.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Orlean McDonald and Mrs. Dorothy Reece, 
Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Effie Jones, Franklin, Mrs. Merron Jean Cotham, Lynnville, 
and Mrs. Rosa L. Gooch, Nashville; 26 grandchildren, several great grandchildren 
and great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Almonia Brown, Nashville; one 
brother, Jack Hobson, Murfreesboro.
JONES, Diane Josephine Goetz OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Diane Josephine Jones, age 34, of Nashville, Tennessee, 634 Harpeth Blvd., died 
at St. Thomas Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 7, at 
12:00, at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial was at the Maplewood Cemetery, Mack 
Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, daughter of the late H. C. and Solita Hazelwood Goetz. 
Survivors include one daughter, Angela Jones of Nashville, two brothers, Coyle 
Hazelwood, Wyndell Goetz of Fayetteville, and five sisters, Mrs. Cora Brown of 
Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Martha Holt, Pulaski, mrs. Mary Wolaver of Lewisburg, and 
Mrs. Hazel Marks of Nashville, and Mrs. Eloise Burton.
JONES, Dimple Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1985
Mrs. Dimple B. Jones, 88, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 25, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Grant and 
Alice Lee Abernathy Butler and was married to the late E. A. Jones. She was a 
member of Pulaski First Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Bennett May 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Paul Allen officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. E. T. Ball, Jr. of Pulaski; three sons, 
Henry Butler Jones of Morristown, Tennessee, William G. Jones of Pulaski, E. 
Edward Jones of Nashville; 11 grandchildren, and one brother, Robert A. Butler 
of Oxford, Mississippi.
JONES, Dorothy Johnson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 May 1982
Mrs. Dorothy J. Jones, 71, died on May 10, 1982, in Peoria, Illinois.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George and Emma 
Newton Johnson and the wife of the late Bob Jones. She was a member of the 
Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday, May 13, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with Clarence Stewart officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one brother, G. W. Johnson of Pulaski; and three sisters, Mrs. 
C. R. Parks, Pulaski, Mrs. Robert Tarpley, Cornersville, and Mrs. Evelyn Lovett 
of Illinois.
JONES, Emma Ruth "Missie" Gilbert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Mrs. Emma Ruth "Missie" Jones, 86, of Route 2, Prospect, died on Saturday, 
February 27, 1982 at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Cheatham and Betty 
Hightower Gilbert, and the wife of the late John W. Jones.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Monday, March 1, at Prospect Methodist 
Church, Bill Moss officiating, with burial in Prospect Cemetery, Bennett-May 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. D. B. Matthews, Tampa, Florida; one son, 
William Wade Jones, Prospect; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and 
one niece.
JONES, Eula OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Jones of Harlem, Ga., who died Saturday, August 
30 in Augusta, Ga., were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by East Hill Church of Christ minister Thomas L. Orr. Interment was in Delina 
Cemetery, Lincoln County.
Mrs. Jones was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three 
daughters, Miss Edith Jones, Nashville, Mrs. Walter Gordon, Indianapolis, and 
Mrs. Carl Little, Augusta, Ga.; a son, Thomas H. Jones, Harlem, Ga.; eight 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
JONES, Edward Clay Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Edward Clay Jones, Sr., 70 of Aspen Hill, who died Tuesday, 
July 14 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. William Moss 
was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Henry Clay and 
Sallie Dunnavant Jones and was married to the late Elizabeth Williamson Jones. 
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Genesco 
Shoe Corp.
Survivors include a son, Edward Clay Jones, Jr., Elkton; a daughter, Mrs. Emily 
Young, Norwork, Del.; two sisters, Mrs. Urban Smith and Mrs. Ann Harrison, Aspen 
Hill; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
JONES, George H. Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Aug 1983
Mr. George H. Jones, Sr., age 59, of 839 Rackley Drive, Pulaski, died July 30, 
1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Floyd Farris and Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was a veteran of World War II and was 
retired from NASA. He was the son of the late Dan and Anna Callahan Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Polly Jones of Pulaski; three sons, Randy Jones, 
George Jones, both of Pulaski, Larry W. Jones of Decatur, Alabama; three 
brothers, Grover Jones of Pulaski, Robert C. Jones of Marysville, Mitchell Jones 
of Nashville; two sisters, Anna Mae Roberts of Goodspring, Louise Reed of 
McMinnville; and seven grandchildren.
JONES, Gilbert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 May 1987
Mr. Gilbert Jones, 89, died Wednesday, April 29, 1987, at Meharry-Hubbard 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3, at Indian Creek 
Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Roy White officiating. Burial was in Indian 
Creek Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late William and Amanda 
Goode Jones and was married to the late Loney Curtis Jones and Mary Utterback 
Parrett Jones.
Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Mattie Marie Taylor; one nephew, Amos Jones, 
Jr.
JONES, Howard Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1989
Mr. Howard Thomas Jones, 66, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, died Saturday, July 1, 
1989, at Waukesha, Memorial Hospital in Wisconsin. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, July 8, at Giles Memory Garden with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Dickson County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Jennings and Agnes 
Outlaw Jones. He was director of engineering for ABB, an electrical company in 
Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Story Jones of Waukesha; four sons, Ronald 
H. Jones of Atlanta, Ga., Lawrence T. Jones of Roanoke, Va., Thomas D. Jones of 
Hendersonville, N.C., Donald H. Jones of Rockvale, Tenn.; one brother, Robert 
Jones of Washington, D.C.; one sister, Violette Tasker of Atlanta, Ga.; three 
grandchildren.
JONES, Hugh Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mr. Hugh Lee Jones, age 62, of Pioneer, California, died September 24, 1983, at 
Pioneer.
Funeral services and interment were held Wednesday, September 28 in California. 
A memorial services was held at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, Oct. 1 at 6:30.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Jones was a veteran of World War II and was a retired 
insurance adjuster. He was married to Marie Jones of California and was the son 
of Russell Sr. and Lena A. Herald Jones.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, three brothers, Russell Jones, Jr., and 
Bobby Jones, both of Pulaski, Park Jones of Leoma, Tenn.; two sisters, Bernie 
Harris of Birmingham, Ala., and Golden Slusser of Bath, Ohio.
JONES, Hurtle G. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mr. Hurtle G. Jones, Jr., 62, of Trussville, Ala., died Wednesday, March 23, 
1988, at Trussville Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Friday, March 25, 
at Bennett May Chapel with Charles Gibbons officiating. Burial was in Cool 
Springs Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Hurtle and Obrie Lee 
Phillips Jones. He was a member of the Cool Springs Church of Christ and a 
retired tool and die maker.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie Wallace Jones of Trussville; three daughters, 
Terry Jones of Tucson, Ariz.; Lisa and Sharon Jones, both of Trussville; one 
son, Gil Jones of Trussville; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Lee 
Maultsby of Pulaski, Mrs. Martha Sue Matthews of Hendersonville, Mrs. Dewese 
Binkley of Nashville.
JONES, Ira J. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jul 1984
Ira J. Jones, 67, Goodspring, died on Thursday, July 19, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Missouri, he was the son of the late Jessie E. and Ella F. 
Lenox Jones. He was a preacher.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, John Moss officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hilda Myers Jones, Goodspring; one son, Kenneth 
Jones, Nashville; nine daughters, Sue Alexander, Brenda Whalen, Deborah 
Fourakre, Hazel Wallace, all of Pulaski, Sharon Hasty, Minnie R. Shay, Carol Ann 
Jones, Lori Lee Jones, all of Goodspring, and Rebecca Swingle, New York; 18 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
JONES, Jack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1983
Jack Jones, 70, of Minor Hill, died on Wednesday, March 30, 1983 at Giles County 
Hospital following an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Glen Chance at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 
April 1 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment followed in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was a retired iron worker. His wife, Bobbye 
Clark Jones of Minor Hill, survives. He was the son of the late Andrew and Dora 
McCree Jones.
Additional survivors include, two sons, Calvin and Charles Jones, both of 
Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. Jackie Brown of Nashville; three brothers, 
Riley Jones of Minor Hill, Waters and Mahlon Jones, both of Stella; three 
sisters, Mrs. Margaret Edmundson of Nashville, Mrs. Mable Lee Legg and Mrs. 
Janice Rathburn, both of Lawrenceburg and eight grandchildren.
JONES, James A. (Bud) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1989
Mr.James A. (Bud) Jones, 55, of Prospect, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Highland 
Baptist Church with Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Lawrence County, Penn., Mr. Jones was the son of the late James 
Andrew and Grace Chappin Jones and was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Jones. 
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was in the farming and trucking business.
Survivors include his wife, Vonda Lee Jones; one daughter, Nancy Gay Jones; one 
brother, Warren D. Jones of New Mexico; one sister, Mrs. Thelma France of 
Phoenix, Ariz.
JONES, James Douglas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jun 1989
Mr. James Douglas Jones, 48, of Augusta, GA., died Friday, June 16, 1989, at 
Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Fla. Funeral services were held Monday, June 19, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Booth 
Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late James Aubrey 
Jones. He was an employee of Hardaway Construction Company.
Survivors include his mother, Lillian White Jones of Minor Hill; his wife, Mary 
Elizabeth Jones of Augusta, Ga.; four sons, Anthony Dewayne Jones and Michael 
Burchett, both of Augusta, GA., Mark Jones of Huntsville, Ala., Mitchell 
Burchett of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Pamela Jones and Lynn Hester, both of 
Decatur, Ala.; two brothers, Stanley Jones of Shelbyville, Donald Jones of Minor 
Hill; two sisters, Nell Bass of Minor Hill, Doris James of Knoxville; maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Effie White of Pulaski; three grandchildren.
JONES, James Mitchell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1982
James Mitchell Jones, 58, died Sunday, January 3 of a heart attack at his home 
in Lewisburg.
His parents were the late Everett and Lura Clark Jones of Giles County. He was 
married to Mrs. Johnnie Sue Barlar Jones of Pulaski. He was a long time employee 
of Heil-Quaker and was a member of Church Street Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, 1982 at 1:00 p.m. at London 
Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden in Pulaski.
Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Lambert and Mrs. 
Cleo Sharp both of Lewisburg. Four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Margaret 
Dement, Grand Mills, Maryland and one brother, Brice Jones, Birmingham, Ala.
JONES, John Kenneth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Mar 1987
Mr. Kenneth Jones, 72, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 19, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, March 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Shores Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Cullum and Zeffie 
Randall Jones. Survivors include his wife, Emma S. Jones of Pulaski; two sons, 
Robert and Billy Jones, both of Goodspring; two step-sons, Thomas Allison of 
Huntsville, Ala. and James Allison of Hazel Green, Ala.; three daughters, 
Barbara Doggett of Goodspring, Betty Gordon of Pulaski, Glenda Thomas of 
Anderson, Ala; four step-daughters, Hazel Guthrie and Betty Koski, both of Ohio, 
Wanda Jones of Pulaski, and Patricia Hayes of Minor Hill; two brothers, Joseph 
Jones of Nashville, W. R. Jones of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Garner of 
Franklin, Mrs. Hazel Powell of Scotts Hill, Mrs. Elaine Willis of Fall River; 12 
grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
JONES, Johnnie Sue Barlar OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jan 1984
Mrs. Johnnie Sue Barlar Jones, 61, died Thursday, January 19, 1984 at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday, January 21 
at London Funeral Home, Lewisburg, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Pulaski.
Mrs. Jones is survives by her mother, Mrs. Lois Barlar, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. John Lambert and Mrs. Cleo Sharp, Lewisburg; two brothers, Garland Barlar, 
Pulaski, and William Barlar, Clarksville; and four grandchildren.
JONES, Odus Monroe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1986
Mr. Odus Monroe Jones, 86, died Thursday, April 24, 1986 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Friday, April 25 at Elkton Baptist Church 
with burial in Gatlin Cemetery in Ardmore.
He was married to the late Agnes McNeese Jones.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Alma Wallace; one brother, Odie Jones, 
Ardmore, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
JONES, Ollie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Oct 1981
Ollie Jones, 24, a former Giles Countian, died Tuesday, October 27, 1981, in 
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 31, at Stewart Funeral Home, 
Indianapolis, with burial in that city.
Survivors include his father, Chris Jones Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. Alma Jones, 
Indianapolis; two sisters, Margaret and Lori Jones, and two brothers, Paul and 
Christopher Jones, all of Indianapolis; and his grandmothers, Mrs. Choicy 
Kimbrough and Mrs. Louise Humphrey, both of Pulaski.
JONES, Philip OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Philip Jones, 65, of 901 College St., were held at 1:00 p. 
m. Tuesday, July 22 at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel of Queen Ann Funeral 
Home. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. W. L. Leslie officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Mrs. Loula and Grant 
Jones. He was married to the late Mrs. Lou Alice Burch Jones.
Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Ann Oliver, Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Brooks, 
Pulaski; one nephew, Mr. Thomas Roy Jones, Dayton, Ohio; five great nieces; 
twelve great nephews; five great great nieces; three great great nephews.
JONES, Robert Claude (R.C) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1983
Mr. Robert Claude (R.C.) Jones, age 81, of Apt. 43, Rolling Meadows, Pulaski, 
died December 20, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 22, in the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverends William H. Moss and Michael O'Bannon 
officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of North Carolina, Mr. Jones served a number of years as Dispatcher 
with the Pulaski Police Department and The Giles County Sheriff's Department. He 
was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Mr. Jones was married to 
Mrs. Betty Butler Jones of Pulaski, she survives. He was the son of the late Joe 
and Fannie Jones.
Survivors, other than his wife, include two daughters, Mrs. Sam Papas of 
Gastonia, North Carolina, Mrs. Margaret Jones of Jacksonville, North Carolina; 
seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
JONES, Ruby Wilkerson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mrs. Ruby Wilkerson Jones, 80, of Goodspring, died Sunday, March 9, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 
11, at Bennett-May Chapel with Bro. James Merritt officiating. Burial was in 
Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Mal and Ella 
Black Wilkerson.
Survivors include her husband, Mahlon Jones of Goodspring; two sons, Joe and 
James Marvin Jones, both of Pulaski; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. 
Clara Coffman of Gadsden, Ala., Mrs. Helen Rose of Pulaski, Mrs. Jewel Kimbrough 
of Salem, Ala., Mrs. Mary Martin of Athens, Ala.; and one brother, Guy (Buster) 
Wilkerson of Athens, Ala.
JONES, Russell Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1989
Mr. Russell Jones, Jr., 75, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 30, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Ray McDonald and Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Russell and Lena 
Alice Hereald Jones. He was a retired supply clerk for NASA and a veteran of 
World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Walls Jones of Pulaski; one son, Steve Jones 
of Pulaski; one daughter, Kimberly D. Jones of Pulaski; two brothers, Bobby 
Jones of Huntsville, Parks Jones of Leoma; two sisters, Bernice Harris of 
Birmingham, Ala., Golden Slusser of Bath, Ohio.
JONES, Ruth Elizabeth Austin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1983
Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Austin Jones, 70, Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 29, 1983 at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 
30, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Terry Bear 
officiating.
A native of Hickman County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Ida 
Conner Austin and was married to the late Clarence W. Jones. She was a member of 
Anthony Hill Church of God.
She is survived by two sons, Paul Jones, Goodspring, and James Jones, Sautle 
Gate, Mich.; one daughter, Betty Sue Cox, Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren and 
six grandchildren.
JONES, Smith Waters OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mr. Smith Waters Jones, 81, of Prospect, died Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Andrew and Dora 
McRee Jones. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie Mae Jones of Prospect; four sons, Billy Wayne 
Jones of Stella, Allen Jones of Minor Hill, John Paul Jones of Bunker Hill, 
Richard Dale Jones of Pulaski; two daughters, Betty Munson and Barbara Appleton, 
both of Pulaski; two brothers, Mahlon Jones of Stella, Riley Jones of Minor 
Hill; three sisters, Mable Legg and Janie Rothman, both of Lawrenceburg, 
Margaret Edmundson of Nashville; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
JONES, Thomas Elmon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Thomas Elmon Jones, 84, died on Saturday, May 22, 1982, at his home on Route 1, 
Prospect.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Chapley and Carrie Ball 
Jones and the husband of the late Wilkie Waldrup Jones. He was a retired farmer 
and a member of the East Hill Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, May 24, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Giles Memory Gardens, James Merritt officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Milford Compton, Prospect; one brother, Jim 
Jones, Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Lindquist, Kingsport, and Mrs. Nola 
Shrum, Detroit; one granddaughter and one great-grandson.
JONES, Viva Lee Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mrs.Viva Lee Jones, 74, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 16, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, 
April 18, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of the late Nathan W. and 
Minnie Crabb Phillips and was married to the late James Marvin Jones.
Survivors include one brother, Roy W. Phillips of Athens, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. 
Maxie Fralix of Pulaski.
JONES, Walter Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1984
Mr. Walter Reed Jones, age 72, of Rodessa, Louisianna, died at Brooks Hospital 
in Atlanta, Georgia on March 26, 1984. Funeral services were held Wednesday, 
March 28, at 2:30 p.m. with Billy Joe Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. 
Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Jones was a veteran of World War II. He was the 
son of the late T. W. and Maude Hargrove Jones. Mr. Jones was married to Mrs. 
Ruth Jones of Rodessa, Louisianna; she survives.
Other survivors include, six sisters, Jane Templeton of Rodessa, Louisianna, 
Nina Mabry of Williamstown, Kentucky, Sarah Buie of Richmond, Virginia, Mrs. 
Clyde Morrow of Nashville, Jane Davis of Riverside, California, Nell Dugger of 
Shreveport, Louisiana.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
JONES, Wash OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Wash Jones, 62, of Jackson, died Tuesday, September 28, 1982 in Jackson, 
Tennessee. Funeral services are to be held Friday, October 1, at 1 p. m. at 
Bledsoe Funeral Home, Jackson, with burial in that city.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Jones; three sons, Robert Jones, Pulaski, 
Thomas Jones, Nashville, and Clarence Jones, Louisville, Ky.; and a daughter, 
Miss Lydia Deniese Jones. Bledsoe Funeral Home, Jackson, is in charge of 
arrangements.
JONES, Willard Thurman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jan 1983
Mr. Willard Thurman Jones, 52, Fayetteville, died Wednesday, January 5, 1983 at 
Veterans' Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, 
January 8 at Bennett-May Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Rachel Woodard Jones, 
Fayetteville, and the late Buford Edward Jones.
He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Avis Sliger and Miss Tracey Jones, 
both of Nashville; three sons, Thomas and Scott Jones, both of Nashville, and 
Buford Jones, Cornersville; three sisters, Betty Jean Cook, Austin, Texas, Mary 
Ann Fuller, Columbus, Miss., and Gwyn James of Nashville; one brother, Carl E. 
Jones, Columbus, Miss., and seven grandchildren.
JONES, Willie Mae Braden OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Oct 1985
Mrs. Willie Mae Braden Jones of Dayton, Ohio, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 1985, at 
Good Samaritan Hospital in that city following an extended illness. Funeral 
services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at H. H. Roberts Funeral 
Home, with burial in Dayton.
Mrs. Jones was a native of Lynnville and was the daughter of the late Walter and 
Katie Ellen Braden.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Brooks of Pulaski, Mrs. Anna 
Lou Jones of Dayton; one son, Thomas Roy Jones of Dayton; son-in-law, Rev. Frank 
Brooks of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Price of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Mary 
Ruth Fry of Nashville; two brothers, Walter C. Braden of Chicago, Ill., Robert 
J. Braden of Nashville; one aunt, Mrs. Louise Braden of Lynnville; several 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
JONES, Willis David, Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Mr. Willis David Jones, Jr., 58, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 11, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, both in Lawrence County. 
Richard Buchignani and Tom Fields officiated at the services. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Jones was the son of the late Mary Catherine 
Gang and Willis D. Jones, Sr. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church and was a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus. He was employed at Giles County 
Furniture.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Frances Jones of Pulaski; five daughters, 
Mrs. Anna Catherine Rohling and Mrs. Merilyn Louise, both of Leoma, Mrs. Cecelia 
Janette Beard and Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Norwood, both of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. 
Carrol Jean Perry of Ardmore, Tenn; one sister, Margaret Rose Niedergeses of 
Lawrenceburg; 18 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
JONES, Winfred OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Apr 1985
A freak accident at the Brown's Ferry Nuclear Plant near Athens, Ala., claimed 
the life of a 39 year old Minor Hill man Thursday two days after the sprawling 
plant announced that it will shut down for maintenance improvements.
Winfred Jones, Route 1, Minor Hill, was killed when a large crane hook crashed 
through the roof of a building and struck him on the head.
According to Tennessee Valley Authority officials at the nuclear power facility, 
Mr. Jones was working in a small office near one of three turbines at the site 
when the hook, weighing several hundred pounds, fell through the roof.
Mike Harris, information officer at Brown's Ferry, said the accident occurred 
around 10:30 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Jones was taken immediately by TVA ambulance to the Athens Limestone 
Hospital in Athens where he was pronounced dead.
Harris said other workers were present when the accident happened, but there 
were no other injuries. Mr. Jones had been employed by TVA since 1974 and had 
worked at Brown's Ferry since December, 1979. He was a power plant maintenance 
specialist.
J. A. Coffey, site director at Brown's Ferry, commented on the tragic accident: 
"We're very saddened by the death of Mr. Jones. He had been with TVA for several 
years, and he was well respected by those who worked with him."
Harris said an investigation into the accident was continuing.
Funeral services were Saturday in the chapel of Carr and Erwin Funeral home with 
Paul McKissack officiating. Burial was in the Minor Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Jones of Minor Hill; wife, 
Carolyn Townsend Jones; daughter, Tangie; son, Jason, all of Minor Hill; sister, 
Betty Jones of Minor Hill; brother, David Jones of Rogersville, Ala.
JONES, Zeffie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Zeffie Jones, 88, of Route 1, Goodsprings were 
conducted Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. 
Elmer Howell. Burial was in Shores Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Monday in Giles 
County Hospital.
She was a native of Tennessee, the daughter of the late John M. and Delana 
Rackley Randall, and was married to the late Cullum Jones.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Jones, Pulaski, W. R. Jones, Goodsprings 
and Joe Jones, Nashville; four daughters, Mrs. Lona Rutherford and Mrs. Elaine 
Willis, Pulaski, Mrs. Hazel Powell, Lawrencebug and Mrs. Sarah Garner, 
Nashville; a brother, Dallas Randell, Lawrenceburg; a sister, Mrs. Lela Mae 
Wilburn, Miami, Fla.; 19 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.
JORDAN, John H. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
John H. Jordan, 56, of Pleasantville, New Jersey, died on Tuesday, May 11, 1982 
in Pleasantville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Phillip and Bertha Coleman 
Jordan. He was a retired electronic technician for the Federal Aviation Agency. 
He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II, served four years in the 
Korean War and was selected for top secret work in atomic warfare with the U. S. 
Air Force. He attended Tennessee State University and was a member of Alpha Phi 
Alpha Fraternity.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel, W. L. Leslie officiating, with burial in the family plot in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Reginal Jordan, East Orange, New Jersey; two daughters, 
Lisa and Vanessa Geise Jordan, Pleasantville; and a sister, Mrs. Marguerite 
Jordan Savage, Pulaski.
JORDON, Blanche G. Pinkinton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mrs. Blanche Gladys Jordon, 85, of Pulaski, died Saturday, July 5, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at Pulaski First Baptist 
Church with Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Bedford County, Mrs. Jordon was the daughter of the late Tom and 
Mallie Gillis Pinkinton and was married to the late Brantley Lee "Pop" Jordon.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sarah LaMasters of Pulaski, Mrs. Bill 
Noblitt of Nashville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, 
Mrs. Mae Pinkston of Shelbyville; one brother, Pete Pinkinton of Shelbyville.
JOURNEY, Eleanor Marie Stafford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Aug 1984
Mrs. Eleanor Marie Journey, 62, of Pulaski, died August 10, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. A native of Giles County, Mrs Journey was the daughter of the 
late Edd and Hattie Ward Stafford. She was an employee of Lee Mar Shirt Company.
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 11, at 3 p.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Don Russell officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Alf Journey of Pulaski; one son, Grady D. Journey 
of Pulaski; three daughters, Joyce Ann Gowan of Lawrenceburg, Hattie Will 
Bledsoe, Barbara Kimbrough, both of Pulaski; four brothers, Edd Stafford, Solon 
Stafford, both of Pulaski, Bill Stafford of Indiana, Chester Stafford of Minor 
Hill; one sister, Emma Jones of Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; and one 
great-grandchild.
KAISER, Grace Collins OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1988
Mrs. Grace Kaiser, 94, of Cornersville, died Friday, April 1, 1988, at Merryhill 
Health Care Center in Cornersville. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, 
at Cornersville Funeral Home with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Kaiser was a native of Marshall County and the daughter of the late William 
Bruce and Leota Dockerty Collins. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Nelda Kaiser Cheatham of Lynnville; two 
grandsons, Terry Cheatham of Lynnville, Ted H. Cheatham of Murfreesboro.
KEEFAUVER, Robert L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mr. Robert L. Keefauver, 77, of Sulphur Springs, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 29, 
1986, at the Indian Path Hospital. Military graveside services were held Monday, 
Dec. 1, in Sulphur Springs.
A native of Washington County, Mr. Keefauver was the son of the late Robert and 
Sally Keefauver. He was an educator, college professor and served as principal 
of Giles County High School for two years in the early 1960's. Mr. Keefauver was 
retired as a Lt. Colonel from the United States Air Force and was a member of 
the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sisters-in-law, five nieces and three nephews.
KEETON, John Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Mar 1987
Major (Ret. USAF) John Robert Keeton, 61, died at his home in Tampa, Fla., after 
an extended illness on March 13, 1987. Funeral services were conducted March 17 
at the Curry and Son Funeral Home with burial in the Garden of Memories in 
Tampa, Fla.
Mr. Keeton was a resident of the Minnow Branch community and the son of the late 
Richard N. and Daisy Evans Keeton. He was a graduate of Campbellsville High 
School, Martin Methodist College and Vanderbilt University and the University of 
Southern Florida.
Mr. Keeton served in World War II and Vietnam. He received the Distinguished 
Flying Cross for heroism during a fighter mission in Southeast Asia when he flew 
his F-105 fighter jet straight into communist fire and succeeded in destroying 
his target in spite of intense personal danger.
Survivors include Pauline Drapelt Keeton of Tampa; four daughters, Deborah 
Burton of Virginia, Kathi Raymond of Woodstock, Ga., Lorna Capehart of Tampa, 
Carol Mapleson of Clearwater, Fla.; two sons, John Michael and Scott Keeton, 
both of Roswell, Ga.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Hamlett of 
Lynnville and Wylodean Shelton of Pulaski.
KEITH, Ernest V. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Oct 1986
Mr. Ernest V. Keith, 95, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Tom Holland officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in 
Nashville.
A native of Texas, Mr. Keith was the son of the late Samuel and Ronie Simpson 
Keith.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack Parks of Pulaski; three grandchildren, 
Jack Parks, Jr., Sheryl Rolin and Andrea Parks, all of Pulaski.
KELLAM, Hallie Baird OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Mrs. Hallie Baird Kellam, 63, of 413 Alexander Street, Pulaski, died Tuesday, 
March 13, 1984 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. 
Thursday, March 15 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the 
Rev. Paul Allen officiating. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church of Pulaski, and had been a saleslady at the former Standard Drug Store.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Cleveland and Hallie 
Westmoreland Baird, and widow of the late Tom Kellam.
She is survived by a daughter, Miss Connie Kellam of Portland; and three 
sisters, Mrs. Louise Berry, Mrs. Virginia Johnson, and Mrs. Marie Poplin, 
Nashville.
KELLAM, Nola Pearl Worsham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
Mrs. Nola Pearl Kellam, 89, of Lewisburg died Thursday, May 22 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral rites were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Dr. Gudger Nichol was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Kellam was the daughter of the late Felix and 
Medora Worsham and was the wife of the late Roy J. Kellam. She was a member of 
First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Hayes, Memphis, and Mrs. Thomas 
Mayfield, Nashville; a son, Dick Kellam, Nashville; eight grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren.
KELLAM, Velma Hastings OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1988
Mrs. Velma Kellam, 96, of the Hewitt Home, died December 19, 1988, in the 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held December 21 at 2 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with Dr. 
David Miller officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery with Bennett-May 
Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Bedford County, TN, Mrs. Kellam was a housewife and a member of the 
United Methodist Church. She was the wife of the late R. S. Kellam.
Survivors include three sons, Clibert Kellam of Decatur, Ala., David Kellam, of 
Detroit, Mich., and Fred Kellam, of Decatur, Ala.; six grandchildren and eight 
great grandchildren.
KELLER, Robert P. (Bob) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Apr 1987
Robert P. (Bob) Keller, a widely-known Pulaski businessman for many yeas, died 
at Hillside Hospital on Wednesday. He was 74 years old.
Funeral services for Mr. Keller were this afternoon (Thursday) at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Paul McKissack officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Carr 
and Erwin was in charge of arrangements.
A resident of Sunset Drive in Pulaski, Mr. Keller was a native of Marshall 
County who came here to open a real estate and auction company. He was owner of 
Bob Keller Realty and Auction Company, and did business in real estate in 
several states of the southeast.
He was the son of the late Robert Taylor and Bessie Acuff Keller. Survivors 
include his wife, Kathleen Keller of Pulaski.
Active in business and community activities, Mr. Keller was among the founders 
of Hillcrest Country Club. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Other survivors include two daughters, Kay Garrett and Kittie Keller; three 
sisters, Evelyn Wallace of Texas, Martha Coggins and June Hunter, both of 
Lewisburg; one grandchild; one great-grandchild.
KELLEY, Betty Southern OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Mrs. Betty Southern Kelley, 82, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1986, at Regency Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 22, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia with burial in Sante Fe Cemetery.
Mrs. Kelley was a native of Williamson County.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Hardin Kelley; four sons, Roland Kelley 
of Milwaukee, Wisc., Leroy Kelley of Adairville, Ky., Clifton Kelley of 
Columbia, James Raybon Kelley of Santa Fe; four daughters, Mrs. Archie Fox of 
Yokley, Tenn., Mrs. Ester Davis of Columbia, Mrs. Louise Guthrie of 
Goodlettsville, Mrs. Loraine Ireland of Smyrna; five brother, Perry Southern of 
Godwin, Tenn., Robert Southern of Johnson Chapel, Tenn., Buster Southern of 
Bethel, Ernest Southern of Millington, Tenn., J. H. Southern of Smyrna; three 
sisters, Mrs. Eula Edwards, Mrs. Minnie Forehand, both of Williamson County, 
Mrs. Christine Caldwell of Santa Fe; 32 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren 
and three great-great-grandchildren.
KELLEY, Donna Eunice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Miss Donna Eunice Kelley, 63, of Prospect died Sunday, Aug. 14, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 15, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Lavoyd Moore, Robin Moss and Bro. McDowell officiating. Burial was in 
Antioch Cemetery in Elkmont, Ala.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Miss Kelley was the daughter of the late Ora 
Moss Kelley.
Survivors include her father, George Kelley of Prospect; six brothers, Wayne, 
Elwood, Jimmy, John and Ray Kelley, all of Prospect, Henry Kelley of Athens, 
Ala.; five sisters, Helen Beddingfield of Pulaski, Lura Kelley and Georgia 
McGlockin, both of Prospect, Eva Watkins of Elkmont, Ala., Florine Culps of 
Michigan.
KELLEY, Everett Ray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1980
Everett Ray Kelley, 74, of Pulaski died Sunday, November 17, 1980, at Veterans' 
Administration Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 
10:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Albert Pope the officiant. 
Interment was in Elkmont Cemetery.
Mr. Kelley, a native of Michigan, was the son of the late John and Mina Osman 
Kelley. He was a veteran of World War II and had served in the U. S. Army for 20 
years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rena L. Abernathy Kelley; three step-sons, Dean 
Abernathy, Windell Abernathy and Robert Abernathy, Pulaski; two step-daughters, 
Mrs. Faye Prentice and Mrs. Kay Barnes, Pulaski and a sister, Mrs. George Smith, 
Inglewood, Calif.
KELLEY, James Leroy Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Apr 1980
James Leroy Kelley, Sr., 88, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, April 10 
in Giles County Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Saturday at 11:00 a. m. 
at Bennett-May Chapel with burial following in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. 
William Millican was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Kelley's parents were the late James Madison and 
Laura Fleeman Kelley. He was a retired merchant and held membership in the New 
Prospect Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belle Dona Johnson Kelley; a daughter, Mrs. 
Elwood Parker, Lawrenceburg; a son, James L. Kelley, Jr., Decherd; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Gerald Young, Pulaski and Mrs. Mark Thurman, Lynnville; a 
step-son, Charlie Johnson, Pulaski; a brother, Ira V. Kelley, Nashville; five 
grandchildren; four great grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
KELLEY, Mary Josephine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Mrs. Mary Josephine Kelley, 67, died in Seattle, Washington Saturday, January 
24.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Lou and Lizzie 
A. Wheeler.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Rachel Stogner of Pulaski; two brothers, James 
Wheeler of Pulaski and Robert Douglas Wheeler of Portland, Ore.; several nieces 
and nephews.
KELLEY, Rossie H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Nov 1984
Rossie H. Kelley, 73, of Lawrenceburg, died on Thursday, November 8, 1984, at 
the Lawrenceburg Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, he was the son of 
the late Joe and Lizzie Thorne Kelley. He was a member of the Pulaski Street 
Church of Christ. He was retired from the taxi business.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 10, at Freeman-Pettus 
Funeral Home, J. Noel Merideth officiating, with burial in Bumpas Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Jaco Kelley, Lawrenceburg; one 
daughter, Tina L. Smith, Lawrenceburg; two sons, David Kelley, Loretto, and R. 
J. Kelley, Auburndale, Florida; one step-daughter, Brenda Smith, Birmingham, 
Alabama; two sisters, Ann Grinnell, Lawrenceburg, and Christine Kimbrough, 
Anthony Hill; three brothers, Cleveland Kelley, Pulaski, Bill Kelley, Athens, 
Alabama, and Buford Kelley, Crossville, Tennessee; nine grandchildren and five 
step-grandchildren.
KELLUM, Anna Elizabeth Bass OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Bass Kellum of Pulaski, 63, died Thursday, January 29 in 
Maury County Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning 
at 11 :00 o'clock at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial following in Maplewood 
Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Kellum was the daughter of the late Atha and Mary 
McCormick Bass.
Survivors include her husband, James R. Kellum; a son, Jimmy Kellum of Pulaski; 
a sister, Mrs. Raymond Phillips of Goodsprings; three grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.
KELLY, Fred D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Fred D. Kelly of Wilmington, Del., 
who died Saturday, October 18 in that city were held Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at 
Covey and Allen Funeral Home. Burial was in Wilmington.
Mr. Kelly was a son of the late George L. and Anna C. Kelly of Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maudie Kelly; a daughter, Miss Patricia Kelly 
of Canada; a son, the Rev. Christopher Kelly of Pompano, Fla. and a sister Mrs. 
Marianna Black of Pulaski.
KELLY, John Holland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
John Holland Kelly, 80, died Friday, March 31, 1989, at Crockett Hospital in 
Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Sunday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
with Truman Hibbett officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Mr. Kelly was the son of the late Otis Joab and Alice Holland Kelly. He was a 
retired carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes Currin Hargrove Kelly, Prospect; four sons, 
John H. Kelly, Jr. and Joe Kelly, both of Pulaski, Robert Kelly, Minor Hill and 
William G. (Billy) Kelly, Cleveland, Tenn.; two daughters, Preble Diane Kelly, 
Prospect and Mrs. Silvia Ward, Knoxville; one brother, J. B. Kelly, Pulaski; two 
sisters, Almeda Murray Mrney, Texas and Juanita Stanley, Florida; 14 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
KELLY, Lorraine Gordon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Dec 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Lorraine Gordon Kelly were held in Indianapolis, 
Indiana on Saturday, November 27, 1982 with burial in that city.
Mrs. Kelly, sister of Mrs. Louise Abernathy of Pulaski, died in Indianapolis.
Summons Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
KELSEY, Evans Compton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Mar 1983
Mr. Evans Compton Kelsey, 71, Florence, Ala., died Sunday, March 13, 1983 in 
Florence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Mon., March 14 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Paul Allen officiating.
Mr. Kelsey was a native of Florida, son of the late Samuel Leroy and Emma 
Davidson Kelsey. He was a Methodist.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth B. Kelsey, Florence; a son, Roy Kelsey, 
Florence; a brother, Murphy Kelsey, Smyrna, Tennessee; and four grandchildren.
KELTNER, Lillian McCracken OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1981
Funeral services for a native of Giles County, Mrs. Lillian McCracken Keltner, 
88, of Franklin who died Saturday, August 8 in Giles County Hospital were held 
Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Church of Christ minister Tom Orr was the officiant.
Mrs. Keltner, a retired saleswoman, was the daughter of the late W. W. and Maude 
Harris McCracken, and was married to the late Forrest Keltner. She was a member 
of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two nephews and four nieces.
KELTNER, Mary Lou Gunter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1986
Mrs. Mary Lou Keltner, 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Carl Nelson officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Keltner was the daughter of the late James 
William and Urilla Gaines Gunter and was married to the late William Clarence 
Keltner.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Alton Bass of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
KELTNER, William Clarence (Brad) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1983
William Clarence (Brad) Keltner, 86, of Route 4, Pulaski, died on Friday, April 
1, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 2:00 p.m. on 
Sunday, April 3 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment followed in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Keltner was a retired farmer. His wife, Mary Lou 
Gunter Keltner of Pulaski, is his lone survivor.
He was the son of the late John and Jenny Harwell Keltner.
KELTON, Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 May 1987
Funeral services for Dr. Allen Kelton, 60, of Northport, Ala., were held Friday, 
May 15, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with burial 
Saturday, May 16, at Fall River Cemetery in Lawrence County.
He was the son of Mrs. Jennie Frazier Kelton of Leoma and was married to Dr. Mai 
Hogan Kelton of Northport.
Other survivors include one son, John Allen Kelton of Memphis and one daughter, 
Mary Katherine Kelton of Texas.
Dr. Kelton was an assistant professor and librarian at the University of Alabama 
since 1969. For eight years, he was the head of the university's Business 
Library, then served as business and communications bibliographer in collection 
development and serials librarian in the Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library.
He received the M.A. in library science the Ed. S. and the Ph.D. degrees from 
George Peabody College for teacher, where he was elected to to membership in 
Beta Phi Mu, International Library Science Fraternity, and where the major 
research for his doctorate in higher education culminated in a two-volume 
history of the University of Nashville.
Dr. Kelton's undergraduate schooling was at Martin Methodist College and Middle 
Tennessee State University, where he earned the B.S. degree in 1948. He was a 
graduate of Lawrence County High School and served as a corporal in the U.S. 
Army during the Korean Conflict.
Dr. Kelton had held membership in the Tennessee Library Association, the Alabama 
Library Association and the American Library Association. He was a member of the 
Tuscaloosa Civitan Club and was an elder at Convenant Presbyterian Church since 
1974.
KENNEDY, Johnnie Neal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Dec 1984
Graveside services for Mrs. Johnnie Neal Kennedy, 88, of Murfreesboro were to be 
held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 18, 1984, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in 
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Woodfin Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
She was a a native of Giles County.
Survivors include one sister, Rebecca Curtis of Georgia; three nephews and a 
niece.
KENNEDY, Kathleen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Miss Kathleen Kennedy, 90, died at her home in Ona, West Virginia, on April 5, 
1983. Burial followed in the family plot in Cornersville, TN. The Rev. Gudger 
Nichols officiated at the graveside service.
Born in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. M. S. Kennedy. 
Dr. Kennedy served as pastor of the local First Presbyterian Church for over 40 
years.
After graduating from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. Miss Kennedy 
taught for a time at Martin College. Later she and a friend ran a school for 
needy boys and girls for more than 30 years.
Miss Kennedy was the sister of the late Harris and Marion Stoddert Kennedy.
A nephew and niece survive.
KENNGOTT, Anita Reynolds OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jan 1984
Mrs. Anita Kenngott, age 53, of Los Angeles, California, died December 29, 1983, 
at the Giles County Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 31, in the Church of 
the Messiah Episcopal Church in Pulaski with the Rev. Carl Cannon officiating.
A native of Missouri, Mrs. Kenngott was a member of the Episcopal Church. She 
was manager of the Beverly-Wishire Hotel in Los Angeles for 20 years. She was 
the daughter of Mrs. Alma Johns Reynolds of Pulaski and the late Benjamin F. 
Reynolds, her mother survives.
Survivors other than her mother include three sisters, Mrs. Benny Graves, Miss 
Donna Reynolds, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Sherri Harris of Irvine, California; two 
brothers, Jim Reynolds of Pulaski, Joe Reynolds of Hollywood, California; 3 
nieces and 3 nephews.
KENT, Don L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Funeral services for Don L. Kent, 70, of Route 4, Lawrenceburg, who died Monday, 
November 16 in Parkview Hospital, Nashville, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
North Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg by the Rev. Kenneth McCafferty and the 
Rev. Ted Burlison.
A World War II veteran and retired TVA employee, Mr. Kent was born in Alabama, 
the son of the late James Ernest and Matilda L. Campbell Kent.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mauvelene Whitehead Kent; a son, Roger Kent, 
Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Bates, Cookeville and Mrs. Carol Moore, 
Pulaski; a brother, Dudley Kent, Tuscumbia, Ala.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Prater 
and Mrs. Jean Mitchell, Tuscumbia, Ala.; seven grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren.
KERR, Charles Reese OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1980
Charles Reese Kerr, 76, of Rogersville, Ala. died Wednesday, December 24, in a 
Florence, Ala. hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Friday morning 
at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. with burial in Dement Cemetery, Limestone 
County, Alabama.
He was the son of the late Carson Reed Kerr and Mary Emma Glazner Kerr.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Naomi Hagood Kerr; eight sons, Charles Kerr, 
Coxey, Ala., Harry Kerr, Center Star, Ala., Larry Kerr and James Kerr, 
Birmingham, Ala., Lloyd D. Kerr and Thomas Kerr, Athens, Ala. and Rodney Kerr, 
Atlanta, Ga.; three daughters, Mrs. Verna Cowley, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Nancy 
Jo Cooper, Rogersville and Mrs. Betty Jean Kiep, Athens; three sisters, Mrs. 
Fenton Hall, Pulaski, Mrs. Alma Gooch, Stella, and Mrs. Lucille Langan, 
Meridian, Miss.; four brothers, Leslie Kerr, Stella, Archie Kerr, Florence, 
Ala., Samuel Kerr, Endicott, NY and Don Kerr, Williamsburg, Va. and 35 
grandchildren.
KERR, Norman Patterson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1988
Mr. Norman Patterson Kerr, 97, died Monday, May 2, 1988, at Hardin County 
General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 4, at Shackelford 
Chapel with burial in Mount Herman Cemetery.
Mr. Kerr was the son of the late Andrew S. and Elizabeth Letitia Young Kerr and 
was married to the late Clara McLean Kerr.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Kerr of Savannah, Bobby Kerr of Sherwood, Ark.; 
four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith and Mrs. Letitia Bain, both of Savannah, 
Mrs. Geneva Felker of Lynnville, Mrs. Sue Cooper of Saltillo, Tenn.; 16 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
KIDD, Mattie Vanover OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Mrs. Mattie Vanover Kidd, 85, Route 2, Cornersville, died on Monday, September 
2, 1984, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of McCreary County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late John and 
Mollie Kennedy Vanover and was married to the late Oscar Kidd.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, at Hickman 
Funeral Home in Whitley, Kentucky, with burial there. Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edna E. Stunick, Cornersville.
KIEFF, James Hulbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 May 1981
James Hulbert Kieff, 68, a resident of Fairhaven Nursing Home, died there 
Sunday, May 3. Funeral rites were conducted Tuesday at 11:30 a. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, by the Rev. Mark Johnson. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mr. Kieff was the son of the late William Michael and Sara 
Ellen Skeets Kieff. He was a retired operator of an automobile repair shop.
Survivors include a brother, W. C. Kieff, Athens, Ala.; five sisters, Mrs. 
Layette Townsend, Salem, Ala., Mrs. Paul Williams, Mrs. J. D. Pickett, Mrs. J. 
C. Davis and Mrs. Harry Williams, Minor Hill.
KIEFF, Mary Bessie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
Miss Mary Bessie Kieff, 86, Rt. 1, Lester, Alabama, died June 3, 1983, at 
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Lester, Alabama.
She was a native of Limestone County, Alabama, and a member of the Church of 
Christ. She was the daughter of the late D. N. and Sarah Arthur Kieff.
Funeral services were held in Craigs Chapel Church of Christ, 2 p.m. Saturday, 
June 4, 1983 with burial in New Salem Cemetery, Brother Van Bowers officiating. 
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Andrews, and one brother Earl Kieff, 
both of Lester, Alabama. Several nieces and nephews.
KILGO, John Wesley Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Funeral services for John Wesley Kilgo, Jr., 92, a resident of Tim's Nursing 
Home, Lawrenceburg, who died Wednesday, September 3 in Crockett General Hospital 
in that city were conducted Friday at 10:00 a. m. at North Funeral Home in 
Lawrenceburg with burial in Westside Cemetery. The Rev. John Pennington and the 
Rev. Bobby Dobble were the officiants.
A native of Cullman, Ala., Mr. Kilgo was the son of the late John Wesley, Sr. 
and Dolly Ann Spiegle Kilgo and was married to the late Rosa Lee McAfee Kilgo. 
He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include two sons, John Lee Kilgo, Gainesville, Fla. and Harold Kilgo, 
Lawrenceburg; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Robertson, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Helen 
Petty, Columbia; a brother, Alphew Kilgo, Cullman; a sister, Mrs. Delphia 
Abbott, Cullman; 13 grand-children and nine great grandchildren.
KILGORE, Mattie Lou Hendrix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1988
Mrs. Mattie Lou Hendrix Kilgore, 57, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1988 at her 
residence in Columbia. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 25, at Oakes and 
Nichols Funeral Home. Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Kilgore was the daughter of the late James Floyd 
and Anna Bell Attkisson Hendrix.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jerry "Elaine" Glenn of College Grove; one 
son, Johnny Clay Stanfill, Ethridge; four sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Nelson, Mrs. 
Dorris Blake, both of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Leroy Riggins, Ethridge, and Mrs. Wayne 
Womack, Gallatin; two brothers, Ernest Hendrix, Ethridge and Clyde Hendrix, 
Columbia; three grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
KILPATRICK, Bessie Lou Tosh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Mrs. Bessie Lou Kilpatrick, 67, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, 
Sept. 7 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Ernest Casteel officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ike and Lois Bryant Tosh 
and was married to the late H. L. Kilpatrick.
Survivors include two sons, Morgan and Junior Kilpatrick, both of Pulaski; six 
daughters, Rosie Thompson, Katie Smith, Elizabeth Williams, all of Pulaski, 
Sybil Jenkins of Lynnville, Marie Watts, Evelyn Williams, both of Nashville; one 
brother, William Tosh of Pulaski; two sisters, Lizzie Sisk and Rettor Wright, 
both of Pulaski; 28 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
KILPATRICK, John J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mr. John J. Kilpatrick, former resident of Giles County, died in Tulsa, Okla., 
Friday, April 11, 1986, at the age of 91. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. 
Monday, April 14, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Tulsa. Burial was in the 
Kilpatrick family mausoleum in Beatrice, Neb., on April 15.
Mr. Kilpatrick was a native of Gage County, Neb. He was a cattle rancher on the 
Clifton Place in Pulaski. He was a member of the Masonic Purity Lodge in 
Imperial, Neb., for 60 years and received a 50-year Shrine pin from Tehama 
Temple in Hastings, Neb.
Survivors include his wife, Adah Hendryx Kilpatrick; one daughter, Mrs. William 
(Joan) Scheurich of Tulsa; one granddaughter, Gretchen Scheurich of Tulsa; one 
grandson and his wife, Dr. and Mrs. James W. Scheurich of Houston.
KIMBLE, Susie Carter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie CarterKimble will be held at 11:00 o'clock 
Saturday morning at A. D. Porter Funeral Home in Louisville, Ky. Burial will be 
in Louisville.
Mrs. Kimble who died Saturday, November 28, 1981 at her home was the daughter of 
the late Anthony and Ferra Davis Carter and was a native of Pulaski. She was a 
Methodist.
Her survivors are her husband, Rev. Jerry Kimble, Louisville; one daughter, Mrs. 
Jerry Lee Reed and four grandchildren of Indianapolis, Ind.; one sister, 
Mrs.Mary C. Harwell and one aunt, Mrs. Mary Lou Burch both of Pulaski and three 
nieces.
KIMBROUGH, Alvie Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1982
Alvie Jones Kimbrough, 57, Route 1, Prospect, died on Saturday, February 6, 
1982, at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Belves and Ida Craig 
Kimbrough. He was a retired employee of Fafnir Bearing.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Monday, February 8, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Chestnut Grove Cemetery, Mark Hall and Ray McDonald 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Kimbrough, Prospect; five sons, Thomas, 
Ronald, Roy, Alvie and Jeff Kimbrough, all of Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Cheryl 
Harris, Pulaski; three brothers, John R., Louie, and Cordell Kimbrough, all of 
Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Nell Hollingsworth, Pulaski; and seven grandchildren.
KIMBROUGH, Annie Laurie Reagin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Laurie Reagin Kimbrough, 89, were held Saturday, 
May 23 at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Mr. Perry. 
Burial was in Stella Cemetery. Mrs. Kimbrough died Wednesday at Fairhaven 
Nursing Home.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Smith and Cora Lee 
Grant Reagin and was married to the late Grover C. Kimbrough. She was a member 
of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Harris, Pulaski; a son, George R. 
Kimbrough, Prospect; four sisters, Mrs. Tennie Mae Crumpler, Madison, Miss Agnes 
Reagin and Mrs. Lena Lowrey, Nashville and Mrs. Elizabeth Brewington. Check on 
this!
KIMBROUGH, Choicy Ballentine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1988
Mrs. Choicy B. Kimbrough, 82, of Prospect, died Friday, Nov. 4, 1988 at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 6 at 
Anthony Hill Missionary Baptist Church with O. L. McWilliams officiating. Burial 
was in Goodsprings Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Kimbrough was the daughter of the late William 
and Lenora Martin Ballentine. She was married to the late Warren Kimbrough.
Survivors include three sons, Leroy Jones, Detroit, Mich., Cal Jones, 
Indianapolis, Ind., and Chris Jones, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Autra 
Beasley, Mrs. Naomi Patterson, Clarissi Johnson, all of Pulaski; one sister, 
Mrs. Magnolia Ward, Chicago, Ill.; 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
KIMBROUGH, Henry Grady OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Oct 1981
Funeral services for Henry Grady Kimbrough, 76, of Route 1, Lester, Ala were 
hedl at 11:00 a. m. Thursday October 22 at Carr and Erwin Chapel . Burial in 
Stella Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
A Giles County native born Feb. 3, 1905, Mr. Kimbrough was the son of the late 
John Lee and Jennie Tarpley Kimbrough. Mr. Kimbrough died at his home at Salem, 
Ala. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewell Wilkerson Kimbrough of Salem, Alabama; 
two sons, Alvin Kimbrough and Teddy Dwight Kimbrough both of Chattanooga; four 
daughters, Mrs. Thelma Loveless and Mrs. Wanda Lee Horn, Pulaski, Mrs. Lillian 
Corder, Salem, Alabama, and Mrs. Louise Moates; twenty-two grandchildren, twenty 
two great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
KIMBROUGH, Lela Etta OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Dec 1981
Mrs. Lela Etta Kimbrough, 88, Route 1, Lynnville, died on Sunday, December 13, 
1981, at Maury County Hospital, Columbia. A native of Giles County, she was the 
daughter of the late William Robert and Molly Carvell Petty and the wife of the 
late Elmer R. Kimbrough.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. Tuesday, December 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Steve Angus officiating.
Survivors include two stepdaughters, Mrs. Geneva Smith, Lynnville, and Mrs. Mary 
Lavender, Williamson County; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
KIMBROUGH, Mary Ina Gallant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1985
Mrs. Mary Ina Kimbrough, 91, of Shawnee, Okla., died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1985, 
in that city. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, at 
Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Bennett May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Gadsden, Ala., she was the wife of the late S. H. "Dick" Kimbrough.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joanna Hazlewood of Tecumseh, Okla., Mrs. 
W. L. Bute of Knoxville; two sisters, Mrs. Coy Anderson of Florence, Ala., Mrs. 
Madge Lancaster of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Crump Gallant of Orlando, Fla.; 
five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
KIMBROUGH, Terrell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Oct 1986
Mr. Terrell Kimbrough, 70, of Nashville, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1986, at a 
Nashville hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Kimbrough was a native of Giles County, a retired barber and a World War II 
veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Graves Kimbrough of Nashville; one daughter, 
Betty Jean Brent of Nashville; five sisters, Ura Kimbrough of Nashville, Martha 
Johnson of Columbia, Elizabeth Brown of Prospect, Ozella Tate and Mildred Potts, 
both of Pulaski; two brothers, Clayburn Kimbrough of Columbia, Edgar Kimbrough 
of Pulaski; two grandchildren.
KIMBROUGH, Willa Mae Reed OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1983
Mrs. Willa Mae Kimbrough, 62, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 1983, at the 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sept. 24 at 2:30 p.m. 
at the Bennett May Chapel with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery.
She was married to Ernest N. Kimbrough and the daughter of the late William O. 
and Nettie Lovett Reed.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Connie Ledbetter of Hendersonville, 
North Carolina and Mrs. Cathy Reed of Donelson; two brothers, J. B. Reed of 
McBurg and Morris Reed, Fayetteville; one sister, Mrs. Ozell Arnold, 
Fayetteville; and two grandchildren.
KINCAID, Lola Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Lola Kincaid, 85, of Route 6, Dickson, Tenn., died on Tuesday, March 15, 1983 at 
Royal Care Nursing Home in Erin, Tenn.
Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 11:00 a.m. on 
Thursday, March 17 at Powell Cemetery. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Kincaid was a member of the Baptist Church and 
a housewife. She was married to the late Willie Kincaid and was the daughter of 
the late W. T. Green and Mary Elizabeth Mangrum.
Survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Cole of Dickson, and Mrs. Robert 
Amis of Birmingham, Ala.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
KINCAID, Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Feb 1987
Mr. Roy Kincaid, 83, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 1987, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center.
Memorial services were held Friday evening, Feb. 13, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was Monday, Feb. 16, at Roseland Park 
Cemetery in Detroit, Mich.
A native of West Virginia, Mr. Kincaid was the son of the late Isaac and Vina 
Summers Kincaid and was married to the late Betty Tusbert Kincaid. He was a 
member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Edith Simmons of Pulaski; one nephew, Ronald 
Simmons of Pulaski.
KING, Alta Jane Angus OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Feb 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Jane King, 78, of Route 2, Pulaski, who died 
Thursday, February 14 in Giles County Hospital were conducted Saturday at 1:00 
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Church of Christ 
minister G. C. Fox was the officiant.
Mrs. King, born in Giles County, was the daughter of the late Nathan and Mattie 
Wakefield Angus and was married to the late William F. King. She was a member of 
Fairview Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Dunnavant, Pulaski; three sons, Robert 
King, Tommy King, and Billy King, Giles County; a brother, George Angus, 
Pulaski; 17 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
KING, Annie Mae Lewis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Sep 1986
Mrs. Annie Mae King, 90, of Spring, Texas, died Thursday, Aug. 28, at Northwest 
Medical Center Hospital in Houston.
Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 29, at Earthman Chapel, with Dr. Leroy 
Patterson officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Houston.
A native of Giles County, Mrs.King was the daughter of the late Robert and Jane 
Taylor Lewis. She was a member of Liberty Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, George Edward King of Houston, Robert Alvin King of 
Jewett, Texas; one daughter, Jeneal King Loveless of Spring, Texas; nine 
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
KING, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
James King, 107, of Nashville, died on Friday, July 30, 1982 in a Nashville 
nursing home.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Earl Scruggs at 12:00 noon on 
Friday, August 6 at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial followed in Center Point 
Cemetery.
A retired pullman porter and a native of the Center Point Community in Giles 
County, mr. King was married to the late Anne Dunnivant King and was the son of 
the late Arthur and Nancy Bass King.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Beular K. Gardner of Elkton.
KING, John D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1988
Mr. John D. King, 76, of Pulaski, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15, at Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. King was the son of the late William G. and Edna 
Lee Groth King and was married to the late Ola Mae King. He was a member of the 
Methodist church and was a self-employed carpenter.
Survivors include one sister, Mattie Florence Campbell of Peoria, Ill.; one 
nephew, William H. Campbell of Oklahoma, Okla.
KING, Julia A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Miss Julia A. King, 77, Pulaski, died on Saturday, September 1, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Ella 
Matthews King. She was a retired nurse.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 3, at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, G. C. Fox and Glenn Colley 
officiating.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Vernon, Mrs. Porter May Ray, and 
Mrs. Gertrude Rolen, Pulaski; four nephews and a niece.
KING, Leonard Aubrey Newsline 24 Feb 1987
Leonard A. King, 68, of 423 East Highland Street, Pulaski, TN, died February 16, 
1987, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton and Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. King was the son of the late Monroe and Grace 
Holley King. He was a retired restaurant owner and operator and a veteran of 
World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret L. Coffman King of Pulaski; one son, Wayne 
King of Pulaski; one daughter, Linda Sandridge of Atlanta, GA; one brother, 
Willis King of McBurg, TN; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn West of McBurg, TN and Mrs. 
Ann Hereford of Fayetteville, TN; and four grandchildren.
KING, Lira OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Lira King, 84, of Route 3, Pulaski, were held Wednesday, 
April 9, 1980 at 11:00 a. m. at Queen Ann Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Earl 
Scruggs. Interment in Center Point Cemetery.
Mrs. King died in Giles County Hospital Sunday evening, April 6. A lifelong 
resident of Giles County, he was the son of the late Arthur and Nancy Bass King 
and was a World War I veteran and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maria King, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Beulah 
Gardner, Elkton; one brother, James King, Nashville; a son, Morris King, 
Nashville; one granddaughter, 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Flavor McNairy of Pulaski; a 
step-son Raymond Garrison, Indianapolis, Ind.
KING, Pearl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl King, 96, were held Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 at 
the Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. R. E. Bailey officiating. Mrs. King 
passed away June 19 at the Fairhaven Nursing Home. Burial was at Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. King was born in Giles County in the Bryson community, and was a member of 
the Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church for over 75 years. She was the 
daughter of the late Alex and Addie Bass.
Survivors include one son, James King and two daughters, Mrs. Addie Dobbins, 
Pulaski and Mrs. Susie Mae Moore, Cleveland, Ohio, thirty-seven grandchildren 
and twenty-six great grandchildren.
KING, Sally May OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1980
Funeral services for a retired teacher, Miss Sally May King, 86, of Route 1, 
Ardmore, who died Friday, March 7 in Giles County Hospital were conducted 
Saturday at 11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Eugene Crawford. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Born in Giles County, Miss King was the daughter of the late Joe H. and Rosa 
Gilbert King. She was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bessie Lou Anderson of Ardmore; a nephew, 
Joseph Gilbert King of Chattanooga; a great niece and two great nephews.
KING, Solonia Miles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Solonia Miles King, 45, Vista Drive, Madison, TN, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989 
at the Tennessee Christian Medical Center. Funeral services were held Feb. 22 at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial was in Agnew 
Cemetery.
Mrs. King was a native of Giles County and was the daughter of James Lewis and 
Katherine Dickerson Miles. She was married to the Edward Lee King.
Survivors include in addition to her parents, two sisters, Mattie A. Miles and 
Mrs. Alma Ruth Reynolds, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
KIRBY, Irene Boneham OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Mar 1989
Mrs. Irene B. Kirby, 76, of Elkton (Prospect) died Monday, March 13, 1989, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 16, at Dawson-Wikoff 
Funeral Home in Maroa, Ill., with burial in Garver-Brick Cemetery in Oreana, 
Ill.
A native of Macon County, Ill., Mrs. Kirby was the daughter of the late Samuel 
and Mae Ragsdale Boneham and was married to the late Virgil Dowman Kirby. She 
was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy 
M. Ingram of Prospect; one son, Harold L. Kirby of Phoenix, Ariz.; four 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
KISER, Otis M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Mr. Otis M. Kiser, age 89, of the Robertson Fork Community, died March 15, 1984, 
at the Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 
17, at 2:30 p.m. in the London Funeral Home Chapel in Lewisburg. Burial was in 
Mars Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Kiser was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include, one daughter, Margaret Clift of Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. 
Pearl Smith of Donelson; one grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren.
London Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
KLEIGER, Rita Mathis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1989
Rita Mathis Kleiger, 38, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Sunday, December 25, 1988, 
at the Good Samaritan Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, Dec. 31, 1988, at Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home with Wayne Benson and 
Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
Ms. Kleiger was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Mathis. Survivors include 
her mother, Jessie Mathis Sandridge of Lawrenceburg; step-father, Morris 
Sandridge of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Randy Mathis of Mount Juliet; one 
step-brother, Bill Sandridge of Pulaski; one foster sister, Joyce Sullivan of 
Albuquerque, N.M.; two nieces.
KOHLER, William Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mr. William Howard Kohler, 49, of Athens, Ala., died Tuesday, March 22, 1988, at 
Athens Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Kohler was the son of the late Charles and Emma 
Hankins Kohler. He was a veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen Kohler of Athens; two sons, Anthony 
William Kohler of Athens, John Kohler of Indiana; two daughters, Twila and Tina 
Kohler, both of Indiana; one step-daughter, April Lee Hill of Athens; one 
brother, Kenneth Kohler of Alabama; one sister, Helen Kimbrough of Pulaski; one 
grandchild.
KONIG, Calip Lloyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Mr. Calip Lloyd Konig, 70, of Route One, Anderson, AL, in the Lexington 
Community, died on Thursday, March 24, 1983 at Crockett General Hospital in 
Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Gary Smalley and Brother O'Neal 
Martin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial 
followed in Bonnertown Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Konig was a member of the Church of Christ and 
a retired farmer. His wife, Otha Stinson Konig, of Lexington, AL, survives. He 
was the son of Bernard D. and Nancy Smith Konig.
Additonal survivors include, one son, Bernard Konig of Five Points, TN; one 
daughter, Mrs. Karen Dauer of Woodbridge, VA; one brother, Leslie Konig of Five 
Points; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Brown of Park Grove and two grandchildren.
KNIGHT, Debra Watson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1988
Mrs. Debra Elizabeth Watson Knight, 30, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 
1988, at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville. Funeral services were held Thursday, 
Jan. 28, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Eaton officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Knight was the daughter of the late Allen Watson. 
Survivors include her mother, Margaret H. Watson of Pulaski; her husband, Gary 
Knight of Knoxville; two brothers, Frank and Wayne Watson, both of Pulaski; 
three sisters, Shirley Hargrove, Linda Blade and Pat Myers, all of Pulaski.
KNIGHTON, Annabell Stevenson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Nov 1984
Mrs. Annabell S. Knighton, 80, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of 
Pulaski, died on Monday, November 5, 1984, in a Charleston, South Carolina 
hospital.
A native of Gardner, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Susan 
Morgan Stevenson.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, at Dorchester 
Memory Gardens in Summerville, with James A. Dyal Funeral, Summerville, in 
charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Columbus P. Knighton, Summerville.
KNOX, Annie Paulk OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1981
Graveside services for Mrs. Annie Paulk Knox, 87, of Birmingham, Ala., who died 
Wednesday, January 28 in that city were held Friday at Elmwood Cemetery in 
Birmingham.
Mrs. Knox, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late John and Matthew 
H. Sinclair Paulk and was the wife of the late Herman R. Knox, also of Giles 
County. She was a member of South Highland Presbyterian Church and of the 
Eastern Star.
Survivors include three sons, Herman R. Knox, Jr., Victor N. Knox and John M. 
Knox, all of Birmingham; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Paulk Lapham of Birmingham; 12 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
KNOX, Julian Allen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1983
Mr. Julian Allen Knox, 86, Lynnville, died Monday, January 2, 1983 in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wed., Jan. 5 at Lynnville 
Presbyterian Church with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Dr. Edward J. Knox 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Samuel Allen Knox and India 
M. Abernathy. He was married to the late Margaret Parsons Knox.
Mr. Knox was a veteran of World War I and was a direct descendant of Samuel 
Knox, a Revolutionary War soldier.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William Hickerson, Cornersville; five sons, 
Joe Knox, Charlotte, N.C., John Knox, Lynnville, William Knox, Port Arthur, 
Texas, the Rev. Dr. Edward Knox, Memphis, and Reobert Knox, Madison; one sister, 
Mrs. Burney Campbell, Lynnville; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. 
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
KNOX, Sam Thomas OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Mar 1983
Mr. Sam Thomas Knox, 72, Pulaski, died Saturday, March 26, 1983, at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 28 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late Theo and Sinnie McGee 
Knox and was married to Virginia Knox, Pulaski. Other survivors include one 
brother, Lee Knox, Louisville, Ky., and one sister, Laura Newton, Pulaski.
KRESSENBERG, Berniece Wiggins OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Aug 1985
Berniece Kressenberg, a long-time Giles County newspaper columnist and editor, 
died Wednesday at her Pisgah Pike Home in Pulaski. She was 60 years old.
The body is at Bennett-May Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at 
the Episcopal Church of the Messiah with the Rev. Carl Cannon officiating.
Mrs. Kressenberg, a native of Memphis, had suffered from cancer for several 
years, but although in ill health she continued to work at OBITUARY: The Giles 
Free Press, until her retirement early this year.....
Mrs. Kressenberg is survived by two sons, Keith, of Pulaski, and Kent of 
Lynnville; one daughter, Karen, of Pulaski. She is also survived by an aunt, 
Miriam Stovall, of Memphis.
Mrs. Kressenberg was the daughter of the late T. S. and Nona Holmes Wiggins.
The Kressenberg family has asked donations be made to the Giles County Library 
in lieu of flowers.
KRIEGER, Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jun 1987
Mr. Arthur Krieger, 90, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 9, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 10, at 
Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. William Moss officiating.
A native of Buffalo, New York, Mr. Krieger was a retired employee of Goodyear 
Tire Company and a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviovrs include his wife Mary Louise Blackman Krieger of Pulaski; one sister, 
Mrs. Sig Berge of Seattle, Wash.; one brother-in-law, Jack Blackman of Pulaski; 
one niece, Mrs. Jack Fugatt of Mission Viego, Calif.
LACKEY, Minda Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Apr 1985
Mrs. Minda Lackey, 74, died last month. Funeral services were held March 19, 
1985, at the Bennett May Funeral Home with Gary Kelly, Minor Powers, and Michael 
Bannon officiating.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday School for 
several years. She retired after 30 years service with Southern Bell Telephone 
Company.
Mrs. Lackey was a member of the Margaret Sr. Circle of King's Daughters and 
Sons, where she served as secretary for several years.
After her retirement, Mrs. Lackey died volunteer office work at Martin College.
Bill Starnes, president of the college, said the college could always depend on 
"Minda for ready, capable, dependable and volunteer service." " Mrs. Lackey 
dedicated herself to people and service.," Starnes added.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Woodrow Strawn of Pulaski, Mrs. Layon Brown 
of Gallatin; and one brother, S. C. Reed. of Winchester.
LADD, Edward Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Edward Lee Ladd, 61, died on Tuesday, May 18, 1982 at Giles County Hospital. He 
was a native of Giles County and a World War II veteran.
Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, May 22, at Jordan Funeral Home, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Thomas Givens officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Hattie Drake; three sons, Edward L. Ladd, 
Jr., Detroit, Michigan, Frederick Ladd, Kansas City, Kansas, and Reginald Ladd, 
Houston, Texas.
LADD, Elizabeth Taylor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mrs. Elizabeth Ladd of Pulaski, died Monday, July 13, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, July 17, at St. James Primitive 
Baptist Church with the Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ladd was the daughter of the late Clifton and 
Sadie Goff Taylor and was married to the late Travis Ladd. She was a member of 
the St. James Primitive Baptist Church and was a retired cook at Bridgeforth 
High School.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Marine Jenkins of Chicago, Ill.; one 
sister, Mrs. Sadie C. Gardner of Chicago; two grandsons, William Jenkins of 
Atlanta, Georgia, Marshall Jenkins of Pulaski; and one great-grandson.
LAMAR, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mr. James Lamar, 80, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, April 21, 1987, at Memorial 
Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 23, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Randy Bills and Leroy Tamer officiating. Burial was in Culleoka 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lamar was the son of the late James and Beulah 
Long Lamar. He was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Lillia Lamar of Chattanooga; two daughters, Mrs. 
Linda Mooney and Mrs. Vickie Shelton, both of Chattanooga; one son, Sunny Guy 
Lamar of Chattanooga; and 12 grandchildren.
LAMAR, W. L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Mar 1985
W. L. Lamar, 60, died Wednesday in Louisville, Ky. Funeral services will be at 8 
p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home in Kentucky.
The body will be brought to Bennett May Funeral Home where family visitation 
will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Services will be Monday at Bennett May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
A former resident of Giles County, Mr. Lamar is survived by his wife, Opal Cates 
Lamar of Louisville; three daughters, Gayle Perry of Lewisburg, Ky., Lisa 
Scarbrough and Cindy Marlotte, both of Louisville; one son, Glen Lamar of 
Pulaski; a sister, Earlene Longshore of Pulaski, and two brothers, Loyce and 
Odis Lamar, both of Pulaski.
Five grandchildren also survive. Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
LANCASTER, George W. "Buster" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jun 1984
George W. "Buster" Lancaster, 69, died on Sunday, June 24, 1984, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Dr. 
George W. and Desdie Lancaster. He was a retired insurance agent and real estate 
agent. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Paul Allen and Robert Lewis officiating, with burial in Pisgah Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Dyer Lancaster, Columbia; three 
daughters, Mrs. Jane Phillips and Mrs. Ann Butler of Columbia and Mrs. Linda 
McCracken, Nashville; three sons, Bob Lancaster, Riverside, California, George 
Lancaster, Atlanta, Georgia, Ron Lancaster, Bell Aire, Florida; and nine 
grandchildren.
LANCASTER, Lovinia OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jan 1982
Mrs. Lovinia Lancaster, 91, died on Monday, January 11, 1982, at Nashville 
Health Care Center.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Bob and Phoebe Mallory 
Whitfield. She was the wife of the late Henry Lancaster and the mother of the 
late DeLacy Lancaster. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church on West 
Shoal Street, where she was active in the Sunday School, BTU, and Mothers Board. 
She was for many years secretary of the Ministers Pension Board of the Greater 
Richland Creek Missionary Baptist Association.
Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon, January 14, at First Baptist 
Church, the Reverend Robert A. Oliver officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery, Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Emily Wilson, Louisville, KY; six 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
LANCASTER, Mattie Lou OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Oct 1982
Mrs. Mattie Lou Lancaster, 61, Pulaski, died Thursday, October 7, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Sun., October 10 at 1 p.m. at First 
Baptist Church, Shoal Street, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, R. A. Oliver 
officiatig.
She was married to the late Delacy Lancaster and is survived by her mother, Mrs. 
Lillie Mae Sease, Tampa, Fla.; and locally by two sons, El Turosa Lancaster and 
Kenneth Marshall Lancaster; and several grandchildren.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LANCASTER, Tessie Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Apr 1983
Mrs. Tessie Johnson Lancaster, age 78, died Sunday, May 1, 1983, at her home in 
Gadsden, Ala. Funeral services were held May 3, at 3:00 p.m., at the 
Collier-Butler Funeral Home, with burial in Frost Cemetery, with Lonnie Braddy 
and Bob Ivey officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. 
McLean. She is survived by two sons, B. J. Johnson of Gadsden and Rev. Mack 
Johnson of Montgomery, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Herbert Mize, Pulaski, TN; six 
grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
LANCE, Beulah OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Long time Pulaski resident, Mrs. G. Fletcher (Beulah) Lance died in Marietta, 
Ga., February 28. She was a Giles County native.
Funeral services were held in Smyrna, Ga. at Bethany United Methodist Church on 
Tuesday, March 2. Burial in Smyrna beside her husband.
Fletcher Lance, a local mail carrier for several years owned the land upon which 
Lancelot Acres subdivision was developed. Mrs. Lance an active member of the 
Methodist Church, has lived in Georgia with her sister since her husband's 
death. There are no local survivors.
LANDTROOP, George W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jan 1987
Mr. George W. Landtroop, 63, of Pulaski, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Marvin Nelson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Landtroop was the son of the late George J. and 
Virgie Hansley Landtroop. He worked for the Giles County Board of Education at 
Giles County High School.
Survivors include his wife, Ludie Mae Landtroop of Pulaski; two sons, William 
Rufus and Gregory Dale Landtroop, both of Pulaski; five daughters, Mary Ann 
Henson, Debbie Norwood, Kawanda Lynn Landtroop, all of Pulaski, Martha Ann 
Barnett of Goodspring; one brother, Junior Landtroop of Loretto; one 
half-sister, Nettie Hughes of Illinois; five grandchildren.
LANDTROOP, Walter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Walter Landtroop, 72, of Pulaski, died Thursday, May 30, 1985, at his home. A 
native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late William and Hattie Flower 
Landtroop. He was a retired employee of Maremont-Gabriel Corporation.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, T. W. Goins and Kenneth Garheart 
officiating.
Survivors include two brothers, Al and Brownie Landtroop, both of Shores 
Community; four sisters, Rosie Smith, Ruth and Louise Landtroop, all of the 
Shores Community, Beulah Mae Ezell of Lawrenceburg.
LANE, Elise Watkins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1988
Elise Watkins Lane, 43, Box 11, Town and Country Trailer Park, Pulaski, died 
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1988 at Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Mrs. Lane was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Lum and 
Christine Dunnavant Watkins.
Survivors include her husband, Junior Lane of Pulaski; two sons, Howard and 
Michael Lane of Pulaski; three brothers, John Henry Watkins and Brandon Watkins, 
both of Pulaski; three half-brothers, W. R., Buddy and David Watkins, all of 
Lewisburg; two sisters, Dora Chapman of Pulaski, Mildred King of Prospect; two 
half sisters, Vana Watkins of Pulaski and Ruby Tosh of Columbia; and her 
grandmother, Lula Mae Dunnavant of Lewisburg.
LANE, John OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. John Lane, 75, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1988, in Birmingham, 
Ala. Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 19, at Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville with Larry Benderman officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lane was the son of the late Willie J. and Lizzie 
Angus Lane. He was retired from Union Carbide Corporation and a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Boatright Lane; one daughter, Mrs. Galen 
Hormick of Finley, Ohio; one son, Randle Lane of Birmingham; four grandchildren.
LANE, Lawrence D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mr. Lawrence D. Lane, 78, Route 1, Ethridge, died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 1985, at 
his residence.
A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late Monroe and Mattie Scott 
Lane and was married to the late Kathleen Clifton Lane. He was a farmer.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Denise Yokley, Campbellsville; one sister, Sudie 
Taylor, Culleoka; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
LANE, Paul Clifton Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mr. Paul Clifton Lane, Sr., 55, of Goodspring, died Friday, Nov. 10, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, Nov. 11, at New Bethel 
Cemetery with Ted Huntley officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Clinchport, Va., Mr. Lane was the son of the late Dow and Venus 
Smith Lane. He was retired from the Caterpillar Company in Peoria, Ill.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred P. Lane of Goodspring; one son, Paul Lane, 
Jr. of Goodspring; four daughters, Wendy Huntley and Rachel Lane, both of 
Goodspring, Dbbie Lucraj and Pam Lane, both of Illinois; one brother, Faw Lane 
of Illinois; four sisters, Nunie Benton and Tilda Moore, both of Virginia, 
Beulah Sims of Illinois, Ruby DeOrnellas of California; six grandchildren.
LANIER, Carol Boon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Mr. Carol Boon Lanier, 52, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 24, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lanier was the son of the late Pete Lanier. He was 
employed by the Tennessee State Highway Department.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Miller Lanier of Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. 
Louise Lanier, Pulaski; two daughters, Renee Mitchell of Pulaski, Carol Appleton 
of Fort Ord, Calif.; two brothers, Bobby Lanier of Pulaski, Woodrow Lanier of 
McMinnville; three sisters, Catherine Wilburn of Pulaski, Guin Freeman of 
Shelbyville, Martha Miller of Chattanooga; four grandchildren.
LANIER, Cornelia (Nela) Duncan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 May 1980
Funeral services for a native Giles Countian, Mrs. Cornelia (Nela) Lanier, 90, 
of Poplar Bluff, Mo., who died Saturday, May 10 in Giles County Hospital, were 
conducted Monday at 2:00 p. m. at Choates Creek United Methodist Church with 
burial in Choates Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Everett Davis of Cookeville and the 
Rev. James Nave were the officiants.
Mrs. Lanier was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Davis Duncan and 
was married to the late David (Tom) Lanier.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Lanier, Lawrenceburg, Dewey Lanier, 
Pulaski, and Lawrence Lanier, Bellville, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Bill 
Allen, Willis, Mich., Mrs. Wilma Weimer, Ft. Morgan, Col., and Mrs. Robert 
Jackson, Poplar Bluff; four half-brothers, Jasper Inman, Leslie Inman, Ernest 
Inman and Clifford Inman, Nashville; 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren 
and nine great great grandchildren. Freeman-Pettus Funeral Home of Lawrenceburg 
was in charge of arrangements.
LANIER, Etta Mae Jennings OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Jan 1984
Mrs. Etta Mae Jennings Lanier, 51, died Monday, January 2, 1984 at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at North 
Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with burial in the Old Ethridge Cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Lanier of Ethridge; her father, Robert 
Jennings of Mt. Pleasant; a sister, Willie Sue Pate of Florida; and four 
brothers, Robert Jennings, Ethridge, Odell Jennings, Columbia, James Jennings of 
Mississippi, and Tom Jennings of Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. Lanier was an employee of the Maremont-Gabriel Plant, Pulaski.
LANIER, George Lancaster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
George Lancaster Lanier, 79, of Pulaski, a retired employee of Richland Mills, 
died Thursday, January 31 at Merihill Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Funeral 
services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel 
with interment in Pisgah Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Cole and the Rev. Dwain Pierce 
were the officiants.
Mr. Lanier was a Giles County native, the son of the late John C. and Berry 
Beard Lanier, and was married to the late Mrs. Lessie Cole Lanier. He was a 
member of Pisgah United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Allen Haislip, Lewisburg; two sisters, Mrs. 
Rachel Faulkner, Pulaski, and Mrs. Fred Moore, Bunker Hill; a brother, James 
Lanier, Bunker Hill; two grandsons and one great grandson, Lewisburg.
LANIER, Harold Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. Harold Dean Lanier, 56, of Columbia, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lanier was the son of the late Malcolm Lanier. He 
was a veteran of the Korean War and a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include his mother, Sallie Will Lanier of Pulaski; his wife, Lucille 
Lanier of Columbia; two sons, Harold Wayne and Ronnie Dean Lanier, both of 
Columbia; four sisters, Frances Britton, Mrs. James Turner, and Mrs. Wayne 
Brown, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Royce Blankenship of Franklin; one grandchild.
LANIER, Pete OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1984
Mr. Pete Lanier, age 78, of Route 3, Pulaski, died Friday, January 6, 1984, at 
his residence after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held in the Bennett May Chapel Saturday, January 7, at 2 
p.m. with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Loyd Hickman officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lanier was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. He 
was retired from the State Highway Department. Mr. Lanier was married to Mrs. 
Louise Robinson Lanier of Pulaski; she survives. He was the son of the late 
Richard and Luanna Newton Lanier.
Survivors, other than his wife, include three daughters, Mrs. Martha Miller of 
Chattanooga, Mrs. Guin Ferguson of Shelbyville, Mrs. Catherine Campbell of 
Pulaski; three sons, Boone Lanier of Pulaski, Woodrow Lanier of McMinnville, 
Robert Lanier of Pulaski; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four 
sisters, Mrs. Sara Pearl O'Malley, Mrs. Emma Jenkins, Mrs. Ida Mae Newton, Mrs. 
Helen O'Malley, all of Pulaski.
LANIER, William Dewey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
William Dewey Lanier, 71, of Route 1, Pulaski died in Giles County Hospital 
Friday, Aug. 22. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 25 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Choates Creek Cemetery. Rev. James Nave officiated.
Mr. Lanier was a Giles County native, the son of the late David H. and Cornelia 
Duncan Lanier. He was retired from Chrysler Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella D. Lewis Lanier of Pulaski; two sons, 
William Lanier, Pulaski and Robert Lanier, San Antonio, Tex.; two brother, 
Robert Earl Lanier, Lawrenceburg and Lawrence Lanier, Belleville, Mich.; three 
sisters, Pearl Jackson, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Ruby Allen, Harrison, Mich. and Wilma 
Wilmer of Fort Morgan, Colo.; seven grandchildren.
LANIER, Willis James OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Willis James Lanier, 85, Route 5, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, June 23, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John C. and Berry E. Beard 
Lanier.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 25, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Pisgah Cemetery, Dwight Pierce officiating.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Gurthie M. Moore and Mrs. Rachel 
Faulkenberry, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
LANNING, Laura Jane Fleeman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Mrs. Laura Jane Lanning, 96, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 22, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Marshall Moss officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Lanning was the daughter of the late James R. 
and Elizabeth Jane Hickman Fleeman and was married to the late Cary M. Lanning.
Survivors include two grandchildren, Sonny Roller and Jane Malone, both of 
Pulaski; and three great-grandchildren.
LAPHAM, Sarah Paulk OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Feb 1987
Mrs. Sarah Paulk Lapham, 84, of Birmingham, Ala., formerly of Giles County, died 
Thursday, Feb. 12, 1987, in Birmingham.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 14, at Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home in charge 
of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Lapham had lived in Birmingham for the past 10 
years. She was a member of the South Highland Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
LARSON, George Boner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1986
Mr. George Boner Larson, 65, of Winterset, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 8, 1986, in 
that city. Funeral services were held at Collins Funeral Home in Winterset at 10 
a.m. Saturday, April 12, with burial in Winterset Cemetery.
A native of Elgin, Oregon, Mr. Larson was the son of the late James and Lillian 
May Boner. He was self-employed.
Survivors include one son, William David Larson of Pulaski; four daughters, 
Gladys May Larson of Russell, Iowa, Marye Elizabeth Larson of Des Moines, Iowa, 
Sharon Kay Larson of North Hollywood, Calif., Patricia Raee Garza of Nashville; 
one brother, Charles Larson of Hillsboro, Oregon; four grandchildren.
LATEN, Erskine B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1983
Mr. Erskine B. Laten, age 81, of Route 1, Goodspring, died in the Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home on August 26, 1983.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 28, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Stewart's Cemetery in 
Lincoln County.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Laten was a retired farmer. He was married to 
the late Ruth Pauline Tucker Laten and was the son of the late Lige Morgan and 
Viola Moore Laten.
Survivors include three sons, Dewey Laten of Orlando, Florida, Roy Laten of 
Athens, Tenn., Roger Laten of Maryville, Tennessee; four daughters, Mrs. Raymond 
Story, Mrs. Buddy Arthur, Mrs. Pecola Yokley, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Iris Lanza of 
Huntsville, Alabama; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
LAWHORN, Isaac OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Oct 1988
Mr. Isaac Lawhorn, 80, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lawhorn was the son of the late Joshua I. and 
Beulah McNeese Lawhorn. He was retired from the Pulaski Housing Authority.
Survivors include his wife, Florene C. Lawhorn of Pulaski; six sons, Buster, 
David and Donald Lawhorn, all of Pulaski, Ken Lawhorn of Tremont, Ill., Larry 
Lawhorn of Nashville, Dewey Lawhorn of Florence, Ala.; two daughters, Geraldine 
Wilson and Brenda Vestal, both of Pulaski; 17 grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
LAWHORN, Minnie Pearl Ward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Oct 1986
Mrs. Minnie Pearl Lawhorn, 86, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 27, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dean Pardon officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Lawhorn was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson 
and Fannie Viola Barnes Ward. She was married to the late William Rufus Lawhorn.
Survivors include three sons, James Monroe Lawhorn of Pulaski, R. J. Lawhorn of 
Michigan, Sammie Lawhorn of North Carolina; two daughters, Virginia and Wilma 
Johns, both of Maury County; one sister, Myrtle Deason of Maury County; 14 
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.
LAWRENCE, Maggie Clark OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mrs. Maggie Lawrence, 84, of Minor Hill, died Friday, March 25, 1988, at Ardmore 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 27, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Shoal Bluff Cemetery near Minor 
Hill.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Lawrence was the daughter of the late Charlie and 
Eunice Sirten Clark and was married to the late Alvie Lawrence. She was a member 
of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, L.C. Lawrence of Athens, Ala.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Mildred Holder of Auburndale, Fla., Mrs. Linda Campbell of Orange Co., Calif.; 
16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
LAWRENCE, Ruth Lee Pierce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jul 1984
Mrs. Ruth Lee Lawrence, 59, Athens, Alabama, died on Tuesday, July 3, 1984, at 
Limestone County Hospital, Athens.
A native of Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Willie C. Pierce and was 
married to the late Elbert Bryson Lawrence.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in McCartney Cemetery, Alvin McGuire officiating.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Jola Pierce, Athens; two daughters, Frances 
Newquist and Betty Buttolph of Virginia; three brothers, Leldon Pierce, Indiana, 
Bobby Pierce, Lester, Alabama, and Lonnie Pierce, Florida; one sister, Easter 
Wales, Florida; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
LAWSON, William D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Dec 1989
Mr. William D. Lawson, 63, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1989, at Columbia 
Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 
at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will be in Polk Memorial 
Gardens.
Mr. Lawson was the son of the late DeWitt T. and Jesse Bass Lawson. He was a 
former director of field services at Columbia State Community College and former 
coach at Columbia Military Academy.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Eller Lawson of Columbia; one daughter, Mrs. 
Bill (Jennifer) Norris of Montros, Ala.; one son, Bob Lawson of Nashville.
LAY, Rachelle Merriman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jan 1987
Mrs. Rachelle Merriman Lay, 91, of Ethridge, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1986, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Lay 
Funeral Home Chapel with Delton Porter officiating. Burial was in John Lay 
Cemetery.
A native of Wayne County, Mrs. Lay was the daughter of the late Eli George and 
Mary Gibson Merriman and was married to the late Walter Edmund Lay. She was a 
retired school teacher and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lay Abernathy of Pulaski, Mrs. Mary 
Ann Neel of Silver Springs, Md.; two sons, John Ed Lay of Bessemer, Ala., Eli 
Thomas Lay of Pittsburgh, Pa.; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Ann Alexander, Mrs. Lula 
Martin and Miss Elizabeth Merriman, all of Waynesboro; 11 grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
LEAGUE, Donald Bernard (Freck) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1988
A Giles County man was killed instantly in a two-car accident north of 
Huntsville, Ala., late Monday afternoon. Donald Bernard (Freck) League, 52, of 
Ardmore, Tenn., died when his car collided with a car driven by Rex Elkins of 
Athens, Ala.
The Alabama Highway Patrol said Mr. League's 1984 model car collided with the 
Elkins car on Jeff Road, six-and-a-half miles north of Huntsville around 5:30 
p.m. Monday.
Mr. League was a civilian employee with the U. S. Army at Redstone Arsenal in 
Huntsville with the MICOM Division.
His wife, Angela Whitt League, is well-known in the Pulaski area, having 
directed a play at the First National Bank's Giles Heritage Theatre in 1985. His 
daughter, Stephanie, is a student at Ardmore High School and was a recent Miss 
Teenage America winner.
Funeral services for Mr. League will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Ardmore 
First United Methodist Church with Reverends Jeff Littrell, Edd Templeton and 
Bob League officiating. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery. Taylor Funeral Home 
in Ardmore is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors in addition to his wife and daughter include another daughter, Donna 
Garrison of Ardmore; three brothers, Haskell and J. D. League of New Mexico and 
Bob League of Ohio; one sister, Doris Newman of Huntsville; two grandchildren 
and Logan Garrison of Ardmore.
LEBKUECHER, Lois Nance OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Aug 1989
Mrs. Lois Lebkuecher, 84, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1989, at 
Hendersonville Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 25, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in 
Nashville.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Lebkuecher was the daughter of the late Newton 
and Laura Pugh Nance. She was a member of the Second Street Church of Christ for 
60 years and retired from Life and Casualty Insurance Company.
Survivors include one son, J. Leo (Rip) Lebkuecher of Hendersonville; three 
brothers, Jimmy and Charlie Nance, both of Pulaski, Loyd Smith of Nashville; one 
sister, Jean Henderson of Franklin; three grandchildren.
LEDBETTER, John Milton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Mar 1989
John Milton Ledbetter, 87, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 1989 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home in 
Lobelville. Burial was in Looper Cemetery, Lobelville.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dimple McGee, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Alma Coble of Jackson and Mrs. May Bates of Memphis; and two step-grandchildren.
LEDFORD, Maude Mae Cooper OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Mrs. Maude Mae Ledford, 84, of Pulaski died Sunday, February 1 in Maury County 
Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at the 
First United Methodist Church by the pastor, the Rev. Paul Allen. Interment was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Ledford was a Giles County native, the daughter of the late Robert M. and 
Tinnie Richardson Cooper and was the wife of the late Wesley F. Ledford. She 
held membership in the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Felker, Mrs. Louise Davanti and Mrs. 
Thelma Raines, all of Pulaski; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Rose Cooper of 
Columbia; several nieces and nephews.
LEE, Edith E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1981
The body of Mrs. Edith E. Lee, 63, of Route 3, Pulaski, who died at her home 
Sunday, May 19, was donated to medical science at Vanderbilt University, 
Nashville.
Mrs. Lee was a native of New Jersey. Survivors include her husband, Lane F. Lee; 
two daughters, Mrs. Jean Vance and Mrs. Carol Helms, both of Pulaski; and seven 
grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
LEE, Violet Swinea OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jan 1982
Mrs. Violet Swinea Lee, 93, of Elkton, died on Thursday, January 14, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Les and Elizabeth 
Scruggs. She was twice widowed, having been the wife of the late Yancie Swinea 
and the late Wesley Lee. She was secretary of the Union Hill Missionary Baptist 
Church at Elkton, treasurer of the Indian Creek Association, and a member of the 
Sisters' Auxiliary.
Funeral services were held at noon on Sunday, January 17, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel, the Reverend Eugene Lewis officiating, with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
LEGG, Astor Lewis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Apr 1982
Astor Lewis Legg, 62, of Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, died on Saturday, April 17, 
1982, in Mt. Pleasant.
A native of Wales Station in Giles County, he was the son of the late Silas and 
Annie Mae Legg.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22, at the Original 
Church of Geod in Mt. Pleasant, with burial in Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, 
Columbia, Rountree-Napier Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Pulse Legg; one daughter, Mrs. Cora L. 
Reed; one son, Charles Legg; and five grandchildren, all of Mt. Pleasant; a 
niece and several cousins in Pulaski.
LEGG, David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
David Legg, 23, of Route 1, Prospect, was the victim of a drowning accident in 
the Elk River last Friday evening (July 18) around 6:30. Legg was with six other 
men in a boat near Sportsman's Park, west of Athens, Ala., when the accident 
occurred.
According to Sheriff Hogan of the Limestone County Sheriff's Department, Legg 
and the other men in the boat were working on the motor while in Elk River as 
well as jumping out of the boat and generally fooling around, when they notice 
Legg wasn't there. The body was recovered about 4 hours later, one-half mile up 
river from the Elk River Mills.
Seargeant Pitts also of the Limestone County Sheriff's Department interrogated 
the other men and an autopsy was ordered as a precautionary measure.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 20 at the Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in the Legg Town Cemetery. J. Dallas Bass officiated at the service, Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Legg, of Bethel; maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Lula Sanderson of Bethel; one brother, William S. Legg of 
Lynnville and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd Porterfield of Pulaski.
LEGG, Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Sep 1987
Mr. Smith Legg, 87, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1987, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. David Miller and the Rev. J. Dallas Bass officiating. Burial was in Legg 
Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Legg was the son of the late William Andrew and 
Allice Smith Legg. He was a retired police officer with the Pulaski Police 
Department and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Curry Legg of Pulaski; several nephews, 
nieces and cousins.
LEGNER, Georgia Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1989
Mrs. Georgia Butler Legner of Rochester, Ill., died Monday, March 27, 1989 in 
Springfield, Ill. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31 at Bisch and 
Son Funeral Home with burial in Springfield, Ill.
She was the daughter of the late W. N. Butler, Sr. and Elizabeth Elder Butler, 
formerly of Giles County and was married to the late Calone Lucious S. Legner of 
Ill.
Mrs. Legner is survived by one daughter, Anne Bluhm of Rochester, Ill.; two 
sisters, Elizabeth Butler Foster and Mrs. Mary Butler Jackson, both of Columbia.
LENTZ, Glenn Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Glenn Dale Lentz, 33, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 1985, in a drowning 
accident in Duck River. A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late 
William Horace and Nora Corbin Lentz. He was a machine operator for Marco Wire 
Company.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Bills-McGaugh Chapel 
in Lewisburg with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery, Ray Porter officiating.
Survivors include five sisters, Marie Logue, Louise Lentz, Wilma Lentz, Delores 
Lentz, all of Lewisburg, Nancy Chapman of Pulaski; four brothers, Thomas, 
Horace, Richard and Charles Lentz, all of Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews.
LENTZ, Nora Ozell Corbin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jul 1984
Mrs. Nora Ozell Lentz, 63, Lewisburg, died on Tuesday, at Lewisburg Community 
Hospital. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie 
and Lillie Thompson Corbin and was married to the late William Horace Lentz.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 12, at London Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery.
Survivors include five sons and five daughters; a sister, 14 grandchildren and 
10 step-grandchildren. A daughter, Nancy Chapman of Pulaski, is a local 
survivor.
LESNESKY, Pearl Lanier OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Mar 1983
Mrs. Pearl Lesnesky, 66, Lawrenceburg, died Friday, March 4, 1983, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 7, 
at North Funeral Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Columbia, with Noel 
Meredith and James Nave officiating.
A native of Rutherford County, she is survived by two sons, William B. Lanier, 
Sr., Pulaski, and Robert Lanier, San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine 
Schafer, Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Vestal Sellers, Harriman; three brothers, 
Robert Ford Mandrell, Lawrenceburg, Howard Mandrell, Decherd and Joe Tom 
Mandrell, Columbia; and seven grandchildren.
LESTER, Richard Leon (Dick) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Mar 1982
Richard Leon Lester, civic leader and retired businessman, died on Friday, March 
12, 1982, at Giles County Hospital. He was 77.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Frank L. and Eunice 
Ragsdale Lester.
Mr. Lester was co-owner and president of Richland Oil Co. until his retirement 
in 1961. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church, having 
served on the board of stewards, and was for 56 years a member of the local 
Masonic Lodge. For 22 years he was a member of the Board of Directors of First 
National Bank, and for 26 years, a member of Pulaski Exchange Club. He was the 
first president of Hillcrest Country Club was later voted an honorary member. He 
was one of the first members of the Pulaski Industrial Development Commission 
and of Elk River Development Association.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14, at First United Methodist 
Church, the Rev. Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Josephine Martin Lester, Pulaski; two sons, Dr. 
Richard L. Lester, Jr., Huntsville, Ala., and Dr. Frank Martin Lester, Mobile, 
Ala.; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
LETSEN, Joyce Boaz OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
Joyce Boaz Letsen, 51, of Huntsville, AL died Sunday, July 23, 1989 in 
Birmingham, AL. Funeral services were held July 26 in Huntsville.
She was the daughter of the late James Boaz and Elizabeth Woodard Prince Boaz. 
Survivors include husband, Joe Letsen; one daughter, Mrs. Diane Ford, 
Huntsville; two sons, Eddie and Jeff Letsen, both of Huntsville; one brother, 
Billy Boaz, Huntsville; five grandchildren.
LEWIS, Jerry W. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1982
Jerry W. Lewis, Jr., infant son of Jerry W. Lewis and Debra Larkin of Toledo, 
Ohio died March 20 in Toledo.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday at Jasin Funeral Home in that 
city. Interment followed at Toledo's Forest Cemetery.
Other survivors include his great grandmother, Emma Allison Jones of Pulaski.
LEWIS, Kirk OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 May 1987
Mr. Kirk Lewis, 80, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, May 19, 1987, at HCA Crockett 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 21, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with J. Noel Merideth officiating. Burial was in Greenwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Maldon and Lou 
Ella White Lewis. He was a retired janitor at South Central Human Resources 
Agency and a member of the Pulaski Street Church of Christ and the Masonic 
Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Arvie Orton Lewis of Lawrenceburg; one daughter, 
Mrs. Rebecca Morrow of Pulaski; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 
five step-daughters, Mrs. Helen Jones of Columbia, Mrs. Ima Dale of 
Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Frances Shelton of Summertown, Mrs. Ruth Barnett of Oak Park, 
Mich., Mrs. Joyce Brown of Loretto; one step-son, Hubert Morrow of Columbia; 15 
step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren.
LEWIS, Pearl Taylor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mrs. Pearl Taylor Lewis, 77, of Pulaski, TN , died Friday, November 18, 1983 at 
the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held November 20 at 2 p. m. at 
the Bennett-May Chapel with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Taylor and was married to 
Luther F. Lewis.
Other survivors include two brothers, Clarence Taylor, Fayetteville, and Elmer 
Taylor, Lynchburg.
LINER, James Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Mar 1984
Mr. James Edward Liner, age 79, of 615 Victoria Street, Pulaski, died Tuesday, 
March 20, 1984, at Giles County Hospital, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 24, 1984, at 1:00 p.m. in the Watson 
Tabernacle Primitive Baptist Church in Pulaski, with the Reverend Walter 
Hardemon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Liner was the son of the late Sam and Zuella Welch Liner. He was a native of 
Lawrence County. Mr. Liner was a member of the Methodist Church, and was a 
retired construction worker. He was married to Mrs. Annie Laura Anthony Liner of 
Pulaski; she survives.
Other survivors include his children, Mrs. Delores Drain of Lynnville, Edward 
Liner, Jr. and Mrs. Addie Sue Thomas, both of Pulaski, and Mrs. Mary Joe 
Buchanan of Detroit, Michigan; nine grandchildren, Ivan Cathey, Chicago, 
Illinois, Benita and Pamela Chears, both of Pulaski, Eric Buchanan, Ricky, 
Brenda, Pamela, Karen and Darrell Liner, all of Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. 
Mattie A. Brown and Mrs. Jean Parks, both of Lawrenceburg; a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Bessie H. Liner of Detroit; five brothers-in-law, James Anthony, Pulaski, 
Albert Anthony, Lima, Ohio, Jimmy Brown, Lawrenceburg, Charles Hockett, 
Nashville and William Braden, Detroit; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary A. 
Hockett, Nashville and Mrs. Daisy A. Braden, Detroit, several nieces and 
nephews.
LITTLE, David Weaver OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1983
David Weaver Little, 17, Harvest, Alabama and a former resident of Lynnville, 
died Sunday, July 3, 1983, at Huntsville, Hospital. Graveside services were held 
at 10 a. m. Tuesday, July 5, at Shady Grove Methodist Church with burial in the 
church cemetery, Ray Jones officiating.
He is survived by his parents, James and Mary Little, Harvest; one brother, 
Michael Little, Harvest; one sister, Tanya Little, Harvest; his grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Little, Harvest; and G. D. Jones, Toney, Alabama.
Rainey Funeral Home in Ardmore was in charge of arrangements.
LITTRELL, Clyde William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Giles County native Clyde William Littrell, 72, who died on 
Wednesday, January 13, were held at 1:00 p. m. on Saturday, January 16. Rainey 
Funeral Home in Ardmore was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Jimmee Gentry of Pulaski; two grandsons and 
several nieces, all in A native of Giles County.
LITTRELL, Dellie Ball OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Dellie J. Littrell, 76, were held on Saturday, 
February 13, at 2:00 p. m. at North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg. Brother Tony 
Morgan officiated and burial followed in the Crossroads Cemetery.
Mrs. Littrell died on Thursday night, February 11, 1982 at Crockett General 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Nana Steadman, Mrs. Edith Price, Mrs. 
Florine Huntley, Mrs. Pauline Barnett and Mrs. Opal McMahon, all of 
Lawrenceburg; four sons, Farris Littrell, Roy Littrell and Ray Littrell, all of 
Lawrenceburg and Okie Littrell of Mississippi; five sisters, Mrs. Stella 
Thompson of Nashville, Mrs. Myrtle Williamson of Indiana, Mrs. Lena Johnson of 
Florida, and Mrs. Pearl Hill and Mrs. Nellie Walker, both of Summertown and one 
half-brother, James Freemon of Washington.
She is survived locally by two brothers, Steve and Andrew Ball, both of Pulaski. 
She also leaves 46 grandchildren and 54 great grandchildren.
LIVINGSTON, Opal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1983
Mrs. Opal Livingston, age 77, of 600 West Gregory Street, Pensacola, Florida, 
died Tuesday, October 18, 1983, in a Pensacola hospital following a long 
illness.
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 20, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of 
Bottoms-Garden Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Brannon officiating. 
Burial was in the Dothan City Cemetery with Bottoms-Garden Chapel of Hartford 
directing.
A native of Houston County, Mrs. Livingston had lived in Pensacola for about 20 
years. She was a Baptist and a resident of Magnolia Nursing Home.
The family was at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Adron (Catherine) Gilmore of 
Hartford. She was also the mother of Mrs. Junior (Evelyn) Smith of Hartford.
She is also survived by another daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Jimmie Dean) Evertt of 
Seattle, Washington, and a son, Bill Smith, of Pulaski; 21 grandchildren; 28 
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
The family suggested in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American 
Cancer Society.
LOCKE, Lizzie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Locke, 86, of Hermitage, who died Monday, June 
22 in Donelson Hospital were held Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, Lawrenceburg, with burial in John Lay Cemetery. The Rev. Jim Beasley and 
the Rev. Wayne Kelley were the officiants.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Locke was the daughter of the late William B. and 
Hattie Scott Harwell and was married to the late Robert L. Locke.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Adah Locke, Hermitage and Mrs. Ray 
Jackson, Clarkston, Ga.; two brothers, Ed Harwell, Tullahoma and Fred Harwell, 
Ellisville, Miss.; a sister, Mrs. Tom Blackshear, De Funiak Springs, Fla.; four 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
LOCKER, Sarah Ingram Your Community Shopper 28 Mar - 04 Apr 1984
Mrs. Sarah Ingram Locker died recently in New Castle, Penn. Funeral services and 
burial were in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Locker was born in England. She came to America when she was 12 years old 
and lived in Pennsylvania and Ohio where she married Cleve Locker, formerly of 
the Liberty Community of Lincoln County, TN. They moved to the Locker farm in 
the Wells Hill-Liberty community in 1928.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Iris Mae Locker Gale of Glendale, Ariz.; 
one step-son, Melson Locker of South Padre Island, Tex.; two sisters-in-law, 
Mrs. Mamye Locker of Fayetteville, TN and Mrs. Beulah Locker of the Liberty 
community; several nieces and nephews in Lincoln County including Bob Allen 
Gray.
LOCKETT, Leon, Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Oct 1982
Mr. Leon Lockett, Sr., 62, died Tuesday, October 12, 1982 at Huntsville 
Hospital, Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held Sat., Oct. 16 at noon at 
Blanche Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Blanche Cemetery, Wilson 
Brown and Robert Bailey officiating.
He is survived by four sons, Larry R. Locket, Pulaski, Joe L. Lockett, Elkton, 
Buford Ray and Leon Lockett, Jr., both of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Cora 
Bledsoe, Chicago, Mrs. Betty Bass, Blanche, and Mrs. Elise Bush, Detroit; four 
brothers, William Lockett, Chicago, John L. and Carlton Lockett, both of Fresno, 
Calif., and Joe Lockett, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Marcella Burton and Mrs. 
Kathleen Dixon, both of Fayetteville; 25 grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
Sledge Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
LOGAN, C. Sumpter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Dec 1984
Rev. C. Sumpter Logan, 82, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Giles County, 
died on Wednesday, December 12, 1984, at his Lexington residence.
A native of Decatur, Alabama, he was a retired Presbyterian minister, having 
served in the ministry from 1938 to 1967. He was a graduate of the University of 
Mississippi and the Louisville, Kentucky Presbyterian Seminary.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Maxwell Street Presbyterian 
Church in Lexington, C. Roger Nelson and David Hester officiating, W. R. Milward 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laleah Ball Logan, Lexington; three daughters, 
Miss Nell Logan, Evanston, Illinois, Mrs. Mary Logan Stellberg, Arlington 
Heights, Illinois, and Mrs. Ann Elias, Seattle, Washington; one son, C. Sumpter 
Logan III, New Caanan, Connecticut; one sister, Miss Nell Logan, Knoxville; one 
brother, Joe M. Logan, Charlotte, North Carolina; and seven grandchildren.
LONDON, Willard L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Mrs. Willard L. London, 77, of the Ostella Community, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 
1987, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 
Oct. 20, at Cornersville Funeral Home with burial in Beechwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. London was the daughter of the late Walter G. and 
Ada Harwell Smith.
Survivors include her husband, B. A. London of Ostella; two sisters, Jewell 
Derryberry and Sybil Williams, both of Pulaski; one brother, Julian Smith of 
Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
LONG, Florence Rose OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1985
Mrs. Florence Rose Long, 83, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1984, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and Randy Wells officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Sidney and 
Elizabeth Long Greene. She was married to the late John Wesley Long.
Survivors include two sons, W. B. Long of Pulaski, Charles Wesley Long of Mt. 
Pleasant; one daughter, Mrs. James Whitlock of Nashville; six grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; one brother, John M. Greene of Nashville.
LONG, Henry Turner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Jul 1986
Mr. H. T. Long died Thursday, May 29, 1986, in Texas. Mr. Long was a long-time 
member of the Central/Southwest Central Congregations. Born in Pulaski, he moved 
to Texas at the age of 18. He was married to the late Elise Parker and was the 
brother of the late Luther and Clyde Long.
Mr. Long owned and operated Long Exterminating Company for over 40 years. He was 
past president of the Greater Houston Pest Control Association and a member of 
the National Pest Control Association.
As a member and past president of the Men's Garden Club of Houston, he won 
numerous awards.
Survivors include four children, Mrs. Frances Bullard of Lake Jackson, Mrs. 
Juanita Lalor, Mrs. Gayle Phifer, Carl Long, all of Houston; 11 grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.
LONG, Johnnie William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mr. Johnnie William Long, 91, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1988, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 7, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Long was the son of the late Tom and Maud Walls 
Long. He was a retired foreman in the fruit industry.
Survivors include four sons, James T. Long of Pulaski, Cleo Long of Columbia, 
Carl Long of North Carolina, John Harris Long of Orlando, Fla.; four daughters, 
Elizabeth Morse of Louisville, Ky., Mildred Bussard, Peggy Kruger and Katherine 
Long, all of Orlando, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
LONG, Lerah Rose OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1986
Mrs. Lerah Long, 88, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Steve Nave and Otis Farrington officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Long was the daughter of the late R. W. and 
Maggie Lou English Rose and was married to the late Richard L. Long.
Survivors include one daughter, Miss Sarah Long of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Royce 
and Richard Gene Long, both of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
LONG, Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1983
Luther Long, 72, of 453 E. College St., Pulaski, died Thursday, April 28, 1983, 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30, at Bennett May Chapel, with the 
Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and the Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Interment 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A retired merchant, Mr. Long was married to Sadie Brashears Long. A native of 
Giles County and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late 
Henry and Georgie Hazelwood Long.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Randy Long of Pulaski; one brother, Turner 
Long of Huntsville, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews.
LONG, Mary Sumpter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jul 1980
Funeral services were held this morning (July 16) at 1:00 at the First 
Presbyterian Church for Mrs. Mary Sumpter Long of Pulaski. Burial was at 
Maplewood Cemetery, with the pastor Dr. Gudger Nichols officiating. Bennett-May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Long died on July 14 at the 
Fairhaven Nursing Home.
Mrs. Long, retired in 1970 after serving as head librarian for the Giles County 
Library since 1947. She also held membership in the Wednesday Literary Club, was 
a Daughter of the American Revolution and a former member of the Democratic 
State Committee Women. She was a life-long member in the Presbyterian Church, 
where she served as a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Mrs. Long was married in November 1917 to Mahlon H. Long who passed away in 
1945.
The late Mr. Long served for approximately thirty years as the Clerk and Master 
of the Chancery Court in Pulaski.
Mrs. Long, 88, born on April 3, 1892, was the daughter of the late Dr. Edward 
and Mary Wade Sumpter of Pulaski.
Survivors include one son, Col. (Retired) Mahlon Long, Jr. and one daughter, 
Mrs. David Johnson, both of Pulaski, ten grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.
LONG, Reece Campbell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1985
Mr. Reece Campbell Long, 83, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1985, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with James Nave and Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Mt 
Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William Tom and Myrtle 
Walls Long. Mr. Long was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Esther Henson Long of Pulaski; two sons, Marvin and 
John Long, both of Pulaski; seven daughters, Margaret Bass of Nashville, 
Esterlene Green of Dickson, Mary Garner, Nell Franks, Jewel May, Fay Gowan, and 
Joy Sulcer, all of Pulaski; one brother, Johnny Long of Pulaski; one sister, 
Wildy Griffin of McLean, Texas; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
LONG, Velna Holley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Velna Long, 72, who died Thursday, January 29 at her 
residence on West Flower Street, Pulaski, were held Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allne was 
the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Long was the daughter of the late Joe and Annie 
Mitchell Holley and was married to the late Clyde Long. She was a member of the 
First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Miss Cynthia Lynn Long of Hueytown, Ala.; a 
grandson, Joseph Kevin Long of Denton, Texas; a niece and four nephews.
LOUDON, Evelyn Stagner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Feb 1983
Mrs. Evelyn Stagner Loudon, Memphis, died Monday, February 14, 1983 in that 
city. Funeral services are scheduled for today (Wed) Feb. 16 at Forrest Hill 
Chapel, Memphis, with burial in Forrest Hill Cemetery.
She is survived locally by a brother, Russell Stagner.
LOVE, Ethel Eunice Garrett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Ethel Eunice Garrett Love, 76, of Nashville, were held at 
10:00 a. m on Friday, February 19, at Bennett-May Chapel. Reverend Milton 
Lillard, officiated and burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Love died on Wednesday, February 19, 1982, at Baptist Hospital in 
Nashville, Tenn.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Love was a retired employee of the Protestant 
Childrens Home in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Tom and 
Ruby Follis Garrett.
She is survived by one daughter, Margaret L. Strickland, of Madison, TN; one 
sister, Mrs. Lillian Warne of Orlando, FL; two brothers, Wilson Garrett, of 
Nashville, TN; and Pete Garrett of Miami, FL.
Four grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren also survive her.
LOVE, Maria Lucette Bryant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Maria Lucette Love, 92, Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 9, 1989, at Baptist Hospital 
in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday at Campbell Chapel AME Church 
in Pulaski with Bro. James Albert Bell officiating. Burial was in Beechwood 
Cemetery in Cornersville.
Mrs. Love was a Maury County native and the daughter of the late Henry and 
Eveline Vincent Bryant and the wife of the late Lafate Love.
Survivors include two daughters, Velma Houston, Pulaski and Cathryn Greer, 
Lewisburg; two sons, Louis D. Love and Lafayette Love, Jr., both of Nashville; 
one sister, Earthine Martin, Nashville; 32 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren 
and 55 great-great-grandchildren.
LOVELL, Milburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Mr. Milburn Lovell, 77, of Lynnville, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at 
Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with Arthur Hardison officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lovell was the son of the late Captain Flournoy 
and Susie Heath Lovell. He was retired from Union Carbide.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewel Rose Lovell of Lynnville; one daughter, 
Mrs. Alton (Geraldine) Cannady of Biloxi, Miss.; three sons, J. C. and Gerald 
Wayne Lovell, both of Columbia, Edwin Lovell of Lynnville; four sisters, Mrs. 
Tommye Boatwright of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Nathan (Shirley) Sands of Lynnville, Mrs. 
Walter (Mary Alice) Moser and Mrs. James (Ann) Hickman, both of Columbia; one 
brother, C. F. Lovell, Jr., of Jonesboro, Ark.; 10 grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren.
LOVELL, Rosa Francis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1983
Mrs. Rosa Francis Lovell, age 76, of 642 South Second Street, Pulaski, died July 
4, 1983, at her residence.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Gibsonville Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Lovell was a member of the Methodist church and 
was retired from Genesco. She was married to the late William Jefferson Lovell 
and was the daughter of the late Will and Ida Calvert Francis.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Sobotka of Lincoln, Nebraska and 
three grandchildren.
LOVETT, William David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Dec 1980
Funeral services for William David Lovett, 47, owner of Richland Roofing Co., of 
Route 6, Pulaski, who died Monday, December 1, 1980, in Giles County Hospital, 
were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. John Bolton 
and the Rev. Robert Earl Wilsford. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Lovett was the son of Mrs. Mary Lou Chapman Lovett 
of Pulaski, who survives, and the late David Alvie Lovett. He was a minister of 
Eva Chapel Baptist Church and had served in the Korean War.
In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Lee Beard 
Lovett; a son, Randy Wayne Lovett, Ardmore; a daughter, Mrs. Gary Jones, 
Pulaski; three brothers, Wayne Lovett, Bobby Lovett and Charles Lovett, Pulaski; 
a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Alexander, Huntsville, Ala. and four grandchildren.
LOWRIE, Dorothea Eleanor Merrill OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
Dorothea Eleanor Lowrie, 74, Route 4, Pulaski, died Friday, June 30, 1989, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Saturday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with burial in Cullman Memory Gardens in Cullman, Ala.
Mrs. Lowrie was a Pennsylvania native and the daughter of the late Rolland and 
Agnes Stark Merrill. She was married to the late Edward Wheeler Lowrie.
Survivors include two sons, Gary Lowrie, Glen Carbon, Ill., and Robert Lowrie, 
Crydon, Ky.; one daughter, Linda Plunkett, Pulaski; one sister, Marjorie Sarah, 
Ohio and six grandchildren.
LOWRIE, Edward Wheeler OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Nov 1987
Mr. Edward Wheeler Lowrie, 73, of Pulaski, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Burial was in Cullman Memory Garden in Alabama.
A native of Hudson, Ohio, Mr. Lowrie was the son of the late Edward R. and Cinna 
Dean Gasser Lowrie.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothea Lowrie of Pulaski; two sons, Gary Lowrie of 
Glen Carbon, Ill., Robert Lowrie of Corydon, Ky.; one daughter, Linda Plunkett 
of Decatur, Ala.; six grandchildren.
LOWRY, Virginia Lawson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jun 1989
Mrs. Virginia Lawson Lowry, 71, of Lynnville, died Thursday, June 1, 1989, at 
Baptist Hospital following several months illness.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 3, at Oakes and Nichols Funeral 
Home with Dr. Edward Knox officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery at 
Lynnville.
The Giles County native was the daughter of the late Azzie and Siciley Compton 
Dawson. She was a member of the Lynnville Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, James T. Lowry; a son, James R. Lowry of 
Lynnville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Williams and Mrs. Nadine Tomlinson, both of 
Nashville; a brother, Bradford Dawson of Nashville; and a grandson, James B. 
Lowry of Lynnville.
LOYD, Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jul 1983
Mr. Eugene Lloyd, 77, Pulaski, died on Monday, July 18, 1983, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness. Funeral services will be 
held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in the 
Fogg Cemetery, Bill Moss and Michael O'Bannon officiating.
A farmer and former president of the Giles County Livestock Association, he was 
married to Blanche Lloyd of Pulaski, who survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Martine Broadwell of Atlanta; one 
brother, Dr. Harold Lloyd of Champaign, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara 
Surles of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Jen Burton of Nashville and Miss Margaret Lloyd of 
Pulaski and three grandchildren.
LUCURS, Mary Olga Tipper OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Oct 1982
Mrs. Mary Olga Tipper Lucurs, 96, of Route 2, Pulaski, died on October 8, 1982, 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p. m. on Sunday, October 10 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Shores Cemetery.
Mrs. Lucurs was married to the late Robert Neal Lucurs and was the daughter of 
the late George Washington and Nannie L. Norwood Tipper.
Survivors include one son, Erskine Lucur of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. 
Clemmie Liles of Pulaski, Mrs. Velma Powell of Prospect, Mrs. Stella Defoe of 
Fairhope, Ala.; 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; and 14 
great-great-grandchildren.
LUCY, Malcolm H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mr. Malcolm H. Lucy, age 77, of Columbia, died November 16, 1983, at the Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held in Williams Funeral Home Chapel Friday, November 
18th, at 10:00 a.m. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Campbellsville, Mr. Lucy was former vice-president of National Life 
and Accident Insurance Company. He was married to Helen Shuler Lucy of Columbia.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Ann) 
Harville of Killen, Alabama; one brother, Jesse Lucy of California; three 
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
LUFFMAN, James Fred OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Dec 1982
Mr. James (Jimmy) Luffman, 39, Circle Drive, Pulaski, died Saturday, December 4, 
1982 at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Graveside services were held at 1 p. m. 
Monday, December 6 at Garden, Carole Sturgill and Ray Luffman officiating.
Mr. Luffman was a native of Lawrence County, and a retired veteran of the U. S. 
Navy. At the time of his death, he was a student at the Pulaski Area Vo-Tech 
School.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Luffman; a son, Troy Luffman, Pulaski; a 
daughter, Marci Luffman, Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Luffman, Pulaski; his 
father, James T. Luffman, Lawrenceburg; three brothers, Roger, Larry and Ray 
Luffman, Lawrenceburg; six sisters, Doris Nell Moore, Kathy Staggs, and Frances 
King, Lawrenceburg, Polly Garner and Mrs. Butch Homestead, Pulaski, and Juanita 
Luffman, Clifton, Tennessee.
LUKE, Donald R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mr. Donald Russell Luke, 66, died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 1985, at his residence in 
the Brick Church Community. Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 
Feb. 12, at Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Jo Luke, Brick Church; one daughter, 
Deborah Ferguson, Cornersville; one son, Johnny Luke, Brick Church; and three 
grandchildren.
LUKER, Frances Robinson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1981
Mrs. Frances Robinson Luker, 88, of Harrimon died in that city Saturday, May 16 
at Rockwood Health Care Center. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 
10:30 a. m. in Harrimon.
Survivors include Chester Luker, Pulaski; Spencer Luker, San Antonio, Texas; 
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Kyker Funeral Home, Harrimon, was in charge of arrangements.
LUNA, Lessie Farmer OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jul 1985
Mrs. Lessie Farmer Luna, 98, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, July 10, 1985, at her 
residence. A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of the late James 
Monroe and Frances Farmer Griffis and was married to the late Montie H. Luna.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Rev. Bob Smith and Rev. Frank Ladner 
officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Monte Claire Carpenter of Lynnville, Miss 
Frances Luna of Pulaski; two sons, Mark E. Luna of Lynnville, Talmadge Luna of 
Columbia; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
LUNA, Talmadge H. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Dec 1987
Talmadge Luna died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1987, at Veterans Hospital in Nashville. He 
was 65 years old.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in 
Columbia. Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Luna of Columbia; two sisters, Frances Luna 
and Monte Claire Carpenter, both of Lynnville; a brother, Mark Luna of 
Lynnville.
LUNN, Lila Mae Harwell The Marshall Gazette 09 Dec 1980
Mrs. Lila Mae Harwell Lunn, 87, died Saturday morning in Community Hospital. 
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Bills & 
McGaugh Funeral Home by Rev. Eugene Gibson with burial in the Bethlehem Cemetery 
at Berlin.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Sara 
Ozella Harwell and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Berlin. She 
was the widow of Joe P. Lunn who died in 1965.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ozella Holly of Lewisburg, one son, John W. 
Lunn of Berlin; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were: John R. Lunn, Nelson Lunn, Riley Lunn, Edward Lunn, Merritt 
Harwell and Matthew Harwell.
LUTTRELL, David Stanton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1985
A former Giles County man died Thursday in Vanderbilt after a tire on which he 
was working exploded. David Stanton Luttrell, 29, of Summertown, died when a 
truck tire he was repairing exploded in his hands.
Mr. Luttrell was born in Maury County and attended Jones High in Lynnville. He 
moved to Summertown four years ago and was assistant manager of Tire World in 
Smyrna. He was the son of the late Charlie and Ruth Davis Luttrell.
Services were Saturday at the Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with 
burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Gail Luttrell, and a daughter, Mary Ruth, 
both of Summertown; three brothers and eight sisters, including Mrs. Gene 
(Brenda) Farrar and Mrs. Danny (Debbie) Jones, both of Lynnville.
LYNN, Mamie Breivis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Mrs. Mamie Lynn, 86, of Park Allen, Mich. died Tuesday, May 13 in Lincoln Park, 
Mich. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by the Rev. Dan Bowie. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Walker County, Ala., Mrs. Lynn was the daughter of the late 
Alexander and Jane Ranson Breivis. She was married to the late Leslie Lynn.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frances Creekmur of Allen Park, Mich.; two 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
McMASTER, Willie Bennett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Mrs. Willie MacMaster, 73, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 6, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Maplewood 
Cemetery with Gary Kelley officiating.
A native of Decherd, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Alexander Garland 
and Vera Blanton Bennett.
Survivors include her husband, Maxwell MacMaster of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Carl (Jacqueline) May of Nashville, Mrs. Giles (Jane) Sharton of Rochester, 
Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Martin Gravey of Howell, Mich., Mrs. Charles Goolsby of 
Petersburg, Va.; and three grandchildren.
MAAS, Mazie Aymett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Jun 1983
Mrs. Mazie Aymett Maas died Wednesday evening June 15, 1983 in New York. Burial 
services were held Thursday, June 18 in New York. Survivors are Martha Rackley 
of Denver, Colorado; one son, Charles Maas, Jr. of Newark, New Jersey; five 
grandchildren; one brother, Hamilton Aymett of Alvaton, Ky.; Katherine Aymett, 
Robert Aymett, Gray Aymett, and George Aymett, all of Pulaski.
MABRY, John R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jul 1987
Mr. John R. Mabry, 88, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 7, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 8, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Mabry was the son of the late Gideon and Emma 
Fleeman Mabry. He was a retired construction worker and member of the Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Lena B. Mabry of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. 
Morris (Lois) Shelton and Mrs. Joy Wilkes, both of Pulaski; Mrs. Edna Lockridge 
of Nashville; one son, Joe G. Mabry of Jackson, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 17 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
MACKEY, James E. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jun 1989
James E. Mackey, Jr., 72, 422 South Second Street, Pulaski, died Thursday, June 
8, 1989, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held Saturday at Maplewood Cemetery conducted by Father 
Richard G. Buchignani.
Mr. Mackey was a native of Chicago, Ill., and the son of the late James E.and 
Mary A. Sweeney Mackey. He was a member of the Catholic Church, served in the U. 
S. government in the Central Intelligence Agency in Cyprus, Veteran of World War 
II, active in the Giles County Historical Society and an attorney.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Smith Mackey, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Martha M. Kelley, Denver, Col., and Dr. Ann Blair Brownlee, Philadelphia, PA; 
one sister, Mrs. Joseph Laschober, Chicago and one grandchild.
MACKEY, Robert Wallace OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Oct 1987
Mr. Robert Wallace Mackey, 37, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 23, at 
Maplewood Cemetery with Father John Baltz and the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. 
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Mackey was a legal assistant to his father, 
Attorney Jim Mackey of Pulaski. He was a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mackey of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Dr. Ann Mackey Brownlee of Philadelphia, Penn., Mrs. Martha Kelly of Denver, 
Colo.
MACLIN, Joe D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mr. Joe D. Maclin, 90, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 1986, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, at New Hope Primitive 
Baptist Church with William Manning officiating. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Maclin was the son of the late Alice and Burley 
Maclin. He was a member of the New Hope Primitive Baptist Church and was married 
to the late Ida Brown Maclin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena Campbell Maclin; one sister, Mrs. A. Z. 
Reedus of Nashville.
MADDOX, Charles A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Feb 1986
Charles A. Maddox, a former policeman, died at Hillside Hospital in Pulaski on 
Saturday, Jan. 25. He was 89 years old.
Services were Monday morning (Jan. 27) at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore 
with David Malone officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery with Taylor Funeral 
Home in charge.
Mr. Maddox, who lived at 1201 Mill Street in Pulaski, was the son of the late 
Henry and Mattie Maddox. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pulaski.
He served on a police force in California for 23 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace C. Maddox of Pulaski; one step-son, Owen 
Chapman of Pulaski; one brother, Earl H. Maddox of El Centro, Calif.; one 
sister, Mrs. Walter Gentry of Grand Berry, Texas.
MADDOX, Elise McAuley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jan 1983
Elise Maddox, 84, of 919 Sunset Drive in Pulaski, died on Thursday, January 29, 
1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29 at Love Funeral 
Chapel in Dalton, Georgia. Burial followed in West Hill Cemetery in Dalton.
A native of Georgia, Mrs. Maddox was married to the late Swift Richardson 
Maddox.
She is survived by, one son-in-law, Billy Rackley of Pulaski; two 
granddaughters, Mrs. Andy Russell of Lawrenceburg, and Miss Lisa Rackley of 
Nashville; and one sister, Miss Katherine Alice McAuley of Atlanta, Ga.
MADDOX, Florence G. McClure OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jun 1985
Florence G. Maddox, 63, of Adrian, Mich., formerly of Giles County, died May 29, 
1985 at her home.
She was born July 21, 1921, in Franklin County, Tennessee, to James and Lizzie 
(Mayes) McClure. On Aug. 15, 1937, she married Loyd Maddox, and he survives.
Mrs. Maddox was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church.
Also surviving are three sons, Bobby Gene Maddox of Addison, Mich., Thomas 
(Tommy) Earl Maddox of Adrian, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Doris) 
Binkley of Nashville, Mrs. Wayland (Sandra) Dillon of Tecumseh, Mich., Mrs. 
Kenneth (Beverly) Harper of Adrian, Mich.; 14 grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild; two brothers, Guy McClure of Huntsville, Ala. and Lee Whitt 
McClure of Boonshill; one sister, Mrs. Werner (Mattie) Watson of Dellrose.
MADISON, Cecil Everette OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Feb 1987
Mr. Cecil Everette Madison, 73, of Pulaski, died Friday, Feb. 13, 1987, at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held Saturday, February 14, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Rev. Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Madison was the son of the late J. D. and 
Sallie Mae Sharp Madison. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a 
retired truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Mae Madison of Pulaski; one brother, W. 
D. Madison of Pulaski; three nieces.
MADISON, Tennie Pearl Holt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mrs. Tennie Pearl Holt Madison, 86, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Robert Dean officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Madison was the daughter of the late James and 
Lillie Oakley Fralix and was married to the late J. D. Madison.
Survivors include two sons, Mahlon and James Russell, both of Columbia; three 
daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Wright of Mooresville, Tenn., Mrs. Lena Pearl Duncan 
and Mrs. Nannie May Duncan, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Arlie and Earl 
Fralix, both of Pulaski; one sister, Ava Riggins of Columbia; 20 grandchildren.
MADRAY, Homer OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1989
Homer Madray, 84, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Bennett May Chapel with Gary Kelly 
officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Madray was the son of the late T. J. and Sara 
Louise Smith Madray.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Annie Edmundson and Mrs. Robert Puryear, 
both of Pulaski, several nieces and nephews.
MALONE, Ann Honeysuckle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1988
Mrs. Ann Honeysuckle Malone, 63, of Frankewing, died Tuesday, June 21, 1988, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in 
Wright Cemetery.
A native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Malone was the daughter of the late John and Minnie 
Snellgrow Honeysuckle.
Survivors include her husband, John R Malone of Frankewing; one son, Robert E. 
Malone of California; three sisters, Norene Malone of Frankewing, Louise Hefner 
and Lucille Boyd, both of California.
MALONE, Charles Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jan 1984
Mr. Charles Edward (Pickle) Malone, age 56, of Wen-Dell Acres, Pulaski died 
January 16, 1984. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 19 at 1:00 in the 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Malone was a construction worker. He was the son 
of Mrs. Annie Hayes Malone of Nashville; she survives; and the late Mr. Clarence 
Malone.
Survivors, other than his mother, include, three sons, Carl Malone of Pulaski, 
Mike Malone of Smyrna, David Allen Malone of Tucson, Arizona; two daughters, 
Mrs. Kathy Glover of Columbia, Debra Dale of Michigan; two brothers, Richard 
Malone of Nashville, Dennis Malone of Ooltewah, Tennessee; one half-brother, 
Clarence Duward Malone of Pulaski; six sisters, Oakleen McCord of Ootelwah, 
Tennessee, Annie Ruth Spann, Sarah Hafner, Nellie Hewgley, Martha and Irene 
Malone, all of Nashville; and seven grandchildren. Carr and Erwin was in charge 
of arrangements.
MALONE, Clarence D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Mar 1987
Mr. Clarence D. Malone, 68, of Pulaski, died Sunday, March 27, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 24, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Malone was the son of the late Clarence and Rosa 
Thurman Malone. He was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ and was 
retired from Genesco.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie P. Malone of Pulaski; one son, Terry 
Malone of Nashville; three grandchildren; step-mother, Mrs. Annie Malone of 
Nashville; six half-sisters, Miss Irene Malone, Miss Martha Malone, Miss Sara 
Malone, Mrs. Nellie Hewgley and Mrs. Annie Ruth Spann, all of Nashville, Mrs. 
Oakleen McCord of Ooltewah, Tenn.; two half-brothers, Richard and Dennis Malone, 
both of Nashville.
MALONE, E. J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
E. J. Malone, a Pulaski native, died Saturday, March 7, in Crockett General 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Monday at North Funeral 
Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Dinkens and Mr. Ramon McCrary officiating. 
Burial was in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens. Mr.Malone was the son of the 
late John W. and Hettie McMillan Malone.
He was a retired merchant and member of the First Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg 
in which he was a deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Shelby Malone; a daughter, Mrs. G. E. 
Miller of Lawrenceburg; a grandson; one great grandson; several nieces and 
nephews.
MALONE, Iva Curtis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Jan 1982
Mrs. Iva C. Malone, 90, died Tuesday, February 2, 1982 at T. J. Sampson 
Community Hospital, Glasgow, KY. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Friday, February 5, at Bennett-May Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Bro. Tom Orr officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lura Ann 
Furline Curtis and was married to the late W. E. Malone. She was a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Mrs. Malone is survived by one daughter, Dorothy M. Hodges, Glasgow; two sons, 
W. R. and Clark Malone, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Odie Mayfield, Pulaski and 
Mrs. Mary Tucker, Elkmont, Ala.; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
MALONE, Ruth Hyatt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Feb 1983
Mrs. Ruth H. Malone, 78, Woodring Street, Pulaski, died Monday, February 21, 
1983. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wed., Feb. 25 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood, the Rev. Bill Moss and the Rev. Clarence K. 
Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Fay and Mary Pate 
Hyatt.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Louise Derryberry, Mrs. Sue Fogg, and 
Mrs. Elizabeth Vandiver, all of Pulaski.
MALONE, Sadie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1983
Mrs. Sadie Lee Malone, age 80, of 229 S. Pardue Avenue, Gallatin, Tennessee, 
died Saturday, August 20, 1983, in Sumner County Hospital following a long 
illness.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Gallatin on Wednesday, 
August 24, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Durham Cemetery in Bethpage, 
Tennessee.
Mrs. Malone was married to Harvey Malone and was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband, Harvey Malone of Gallatin; three daughters, Mrs. 
Hazel Hall, Dr. J. Deatha Malone, both of Gallatin, and Mrs.Mary Katherine 
Tidwell of Memphis; one son, Ernest Malone of Indiana; seven grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren; four brothers, Robert, Harvey and William Fitts, all of 
Indiana; three sisters, Mrs. Suusie Bedenbough of Three Rivers, Michigan, Mrs. 
Lula Barnes and Mrs. Virginia Ricketts of Indiana.
MALONE, W. R. (William Robert) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1985
Mr. William Robert Malone, 68, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, May 1, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital following a lengthy illness.
A native of Giles County, he was the daughter of the late William Earl and Iva 
Mae Curtis Malone. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a retired 
merchant.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Solomon Malone of Pulaski; three daughters, 
Sandra White of Columbia, Mrs. Kay Lanier, Mrs. Janice McElhiney, both of 
Pulaski; two sons, Mickey and Bobby Malone, both of Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; 
three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Hodges of Glasco, Kentucky; 
and one brother, Clark Malone of Pulaski.
MANGRUM, Frank Newt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
Frank Newt Mangrum, 73, Ardmore, died on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late William and Minnie 
Butler Mangrum. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at 
Bennett May Chapel, Mack Pinkelton and Loyd Hickman officiating, with burial in 
Minor Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Mae Mangrum, New Market, Alabama; one 
daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann Johnson, Lewisburg; one brother, Lester Mangrum, 
Pulaski; and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Daniels, Athens, Alabama, and Mrs. Ola Mae 
Barnett, Decatur, Alabama.
MANKINS, Hubert Rubin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Hubert Rubin Mankins, 74, of Minor Hill, who died Friday, 
September 12 in General Hospital, Nashville, were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Carr and erwin Chapel by the Rev. Glen Chance. Interment was in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
Mr. Mankins, a retired farmer, was a Giles County native.
Survivors include a son, David R. Mankins, El Paso, Tex.; two brothers, Tom 
Mankins, Elkmont, Ala. and Jim Mankins, Goodsprings; two sisters, Mrs. Mable 
Shelton, Pulaski and Mrs. Ruby Bragg, Huntsville, Ala., and one grandchild.
MANKINS, James Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Mr. James Wilson Mankins, 69, of Goodspring, died Friday, Oct. 17, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 19, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Mack Pinkelton Officiating. Burial was in Oxford Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Mankins was the son of the late Rone and Willie 
Jackson Mankins. He was retired from Gabriel and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hayes Mankins of Goodspring; one son, Dennis 
Mankins of Goodspring; one brother, Tom Mankins of Elkmont, Ala.; two sisters, 
Ruby Bragg of Georgia, Ether Risser of Indiana.
MAPLES, Dezzie Jane Potts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Mrs. Joseph H. Maples died at her home in Athens, Ala., Sunday, August 3, after 
a long illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the 
McConnell Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Robert Kribbs with burial in Athens 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Maples was the former Dezzie Jane Potts, a daughter of the late John Baker 
and Eliza Catherine Williamson Potts. A descendant of two pioneer Giles County 
families, she was born December 19, 1882, near Prospect where she received her 
early education. She attended Athens College, and at the time of her death was 
its oldest living alumnus. After taking a business course in Memphis she worked 
there for serveral years before her marriage to Dr. Joseph H. Maples on June 16, 
1910. The made their home in Elkmont, Ala. before moving to Athens in 1944. Dr. 
Maples died January 20, 1950, and Mrs. Maples continued to reside at 209 E. 
Bryan Street until her death.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in which she took an active 
part until her health failed a few years ago. She was a former member of the 
United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. W. L. (Louise Potts) Gladish, Lawrenceburg; a 
brother, Louis M. Potts, Huntsville, Ala.; a number of nieces and nephews.
MARKHAM, Mamie Rose OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1982
Mrs. Mamie Rose Markham, 79, of Route 7, Pulaski, died August 31, 1982 at the 
Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama.
Funeral services were conducted at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Thursday, September 
2 at 2:00 p. m. with Odis Farrington, Mack Pinkelton and James D. Nave 
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Markham was married to the late Marvin Markham, 
and was the daughter of the late Robert and Maggie English Rose.
Survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Patsy Stanley and Mrs. Joyce Holbrook, 
both of Huntsville, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Lerah Long of Pulaski; and two 
grandchildren.
MARKS, Carey Rodgers OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jul 1984
Mrs. Carey Rodgers Marks, 81, died on Monday, July 23, 1984, at her home in 
Lewisburg. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Elijah 
Carroll Rodgers and Molly Bell Springer Rodgers and was married to the late 
Grady Marks.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at 
Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Hollis Hunt 
officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Gilbert Marks of Birmingham, Alabama, and Carroll F. 
Marks, Lebanon, Tennessee; and two grandchildren.
MARKS, Harold Dickson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mr. Harold Dickson Marks, age 65, of Route 1, Pulaski, died November 15, 1983, 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 17th, in the 
Bennett-May Chapel with Bro. James Ed Holt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Marks was a member of the Church of Christ. He was 
also a member of the Pulaski Lions Club and president of T. B. Association. Mr. 
Marks was a former County Commissioner and retired vice-president of the First 
National Bank. He was also a farmer, department supervisor at Genesco, and 
former Farm Bureau Director. Mr. Marks was married to Elizabeth Williams Marks 
of Pulaski. He was the son of the late Hughey A. Sr. and Sarah Abernathy Marks.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one son, Dickson Marks II of Pulaski; 
two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Brown of Nashville; two brothers, John 
A. Marks of Memphis and Hughey A. Marks, Jr. of Nashville.
MARKS, Johnnie Sue Chapman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mrs. Johnnie Sue Chapman, age 83, of 420 Elm Street, Pulaski, died November 16, 
1983, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel Friday, November 18, at 2 p.m. 
with the Rev. Marcus Nichols officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Marks was a member of the Methodist Church and 
was a housewife. She was married to the late Dan B. Marks and was the daughter 
of the late John T. and Susie A. Hall Chapman.
Survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Jessie McNeese, Mrs. W. Grady Bass, both 
of Pulaski; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two nephews.
MARKS, Kelly OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1988
Mr. Kelly Marks, 83, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 27, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Milton Brown and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was 
in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Marks was the son of the late Lewis Harwell and 
Bessie Bass Marks. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Newton Marks of Pulaski; one son, Farris 
Marks of Pulaski; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four 
step-grandchildren.
MARKS, Madolyn Watkins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Madolyn Marks, 66, of Pulaski, who died Thursday, 
April 30 in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, were conducted Saturday at 11:00 a. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Robert McCafferty. Interment was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
An Alabama native, Mrs. Marks was the daughter of the late Burbon and Annis 
Ezell Watkins and was the wife of the late Knox Marks. She was a retired floor 
lady of Lee-Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Marks, Cornersville; three sisters, Mrs. Louise 
Watkins, Pulaski, Mrs. Lula McCafferty, Lexington, Ala., and Mrs. Nettie 
Robinson, Athens, Ala.
MARKS, Rebecca Mae McCracken OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Mrs. Rebecca Mae Marks, 67, died Thursday, June 25 at her home in Frankewing. 
Funeral rites were held Saturday at 10:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the 
Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Larry Helton. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Marks was the daughter of the late John Lytle and Estes 
Holston McCracken.
Survivors include her husband Harold Marks; three sons, James Harold Marks, Ft. 
Myers, Fla., John M. Marks, Austin, Texas, and Edward Marks, Pulaski; a 
daughter, Mrs. Janine Wilson, Fayetteville; a brother, John Calvin McCracken, 
Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Lavenia Barnes and Miss Ruth McCracken, Pulaski and 
Mrs. Edward Poston, Graysville, Ga.; and eight grandchildren.
MARKS, Solomon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1989
The Rev. Solomon Marks, 71, died Thursday, April 6, 1989, at Crockett Hospital 
in Lawrencebur, after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday, April 
10, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Brooks 
officiating. Burial was in Morristown Cemetery near Campbellsville. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, the Rev. Marks was the son of the late Mack and Beulah 
Martin Marks. He was a Baptist preacher and a retired farmer.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jennie Brown of Pulaski, Mrs. Eula Pearl 
Davidson of Columbia, Mrs. Shirley Ann Butler of Toledo, Ohio; one son, Brown 
Marks of Nashville; one nephew, Robert Gardner of Pulaski; four step-sons, James 
Clifford and Richard Nelson III, both of Oakland, Calif.; David A. Nelson, 
Cincinnati, Ohio, John R. Nelson of Shreveport, La.; 10 grandchildren, four 
step-grandchildren; two brothers, Mack Marks of Pulaski and Cleve Marks of 
Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Mae Gable of Pulaski, Mrs. Annie Pear 
Jordon of Toledo; two aunts, Mrs. Haughty Black of Pulaski, Mrs. Sadie McQuire 
of Anderson, Ind.
MARKS, Velma Cole OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Mrs. Velma Cole Marks, 78, of 705 Nichols Street, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, 
June 23, 1982, in Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the alte Robert Maze and Lou 
Hamlin Cole and the wife of the late T. B. Marks.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Miller, Pulaski; a brother, Brown 
Cole, McBurg; a half-sister, Mrs. Alma Peacock, Atlanta; a step-sister, Mrs. 
Bunyan Thurman, Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
MARLOW, James Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1980
James Franklin Marlow, 77, a retired farmer, died Wednesday, November 19, 1980, 
at his home on Route 1, Anderson, Ala. Funeral services were held Friday at 
11:00 a. m. at Hester Chapel Church with the Rev. Tonice Davis officiating. 
Burial was in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Marlow was the son of the late Fate and Jenny Davis 
Marlow.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez Chapman Marlow; a son, Hollis Marlow, 
Anderson; four daughters, Mrs. Viola Kelley, and Mrs. Virginia Lawrence, Athens, 
Ala., Mrs. Lena Thompson, Anderson and Mrs. Margaret Phillips, Minor Hill; 
several step-children; 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MARSH, Minnie Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Mrs. Minnie Lee Marsh, 84, Route 5, Pulaski, died on Sunday, May 16, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Solon and Mildred 
Luster Daugherty. She was the wife of the late Leroy Marsh and the mother of the 
late Richard and William I. Marsh. She was a member of St. Rebecca Primitive 
Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, May 19 at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home, Riley Tucker officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Crook, Mrs. Mattie B. McElroy and 
Mrs. Margie McElroy; four sons, Ben Marsh, Robert Marsh, Joe Marsh and James 
Marsh, all of Pulaski; 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and six, 
great-great-grandchildren.
MARSH, William T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Prayer services were held for William T. Marsh, Sunday, November 15, 1981 at 
1:00 p.m. at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Rev. John Tucker officiated. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Marsh died January 4, 1979.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Minnie Lee Daugherty Marsh and 
the late Leroy Marsh, born Feb. 16, 1928.
Besides his mother, he is survived by four brothers, Ben Marsh, Joe Marsh, 
Robert Marsh, and James Marsh; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Crook, Mrs. Mattie 
McElroy and Mrs. Margie McElroy, all of Pulaski; three daughters, Miss Sandra 
Marsh, Miss Diane Marsh, Miss Brenda Marsh and 2 grandchildren all of 
Indianapolis, Indiana.
MARSHALL, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Oct 1985
Robert Marshall, principal at Giles County High School from 1963-1965, died 
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1985, in Roanoke, Va. Burial was in Williamsburg, Va.
Mr. Marshall was a school administrator in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Virginia.
Survivors include his wife, Scott Burkhalter Marshall of Roanoake, and one 
sister of Mt. City, Tenn.
MARSTON, Annie Mae Kincaid OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1983
Annie Mae Kincaid Marston, 81, of First Street in Pulaski, died on Friday, 
February 25, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26 at North Funeral 
Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Andy Brown officiating. Interment 
followed in Freemon Cemetery at Big Oak in Lawrence County.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Marston was the daughter of David Peter and 
Mary Jane Boyd Kincaid. She was married to the late Will Marston. She was a 
member of the Pulaski Street Chuch of Christ in Lawrenceburg.
She is survived by, two sisters, Mrs. Robert Townsed of Minor Hill and Mrs. 
Smith Jackson of Pulaski; one brother, Hillard Kincaid of Minor Hill; and 
several nieces and nephews.
MARTIN, Andrew H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Andrew H. Martin, age 97, of Florence, Alabama, died Thursday, March 15, 1984. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at the Elkins Funeral 
Home in Florence.
Mr. Martin was a former employee of the Mines.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Wylodene Hill of Houston, Texas, Mrs. 
George Cox, Mrs. Robert Love, both of Stockbridge, Georgia; two sons, Thomas 
Martin of Forest Park, Georgia, Lindon Martin of Pulaski; 9 grandchildren; and 
10 great-grandchildren.
MARTIN, Arthur B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. Arthur B. Martin, 63, were conducted by the Rev. Riley Tucker at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1987. Burial was in Everbright Cemetery.
Mr. Martin died Friday, Oct. 30, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. He was the 
son of the late Brown and Mary Branch Martin and was a native of Lynnville. He 
was a former employee of Lewisburg Casting Company.
Survivors include two brothers, George Martin of Columbia, Sam Martin of 
Louisville, Ky.; one nephew, Ezell Martin, Jr. of Pulaski; and friends, the Dean 
Hobbs family of Lynnville with whom he lived.
MARTIN, Arthur Lindon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1989
Arthur Lindon Martin, 72, died Saturday, Feb. 25 at St. Thomas Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Dr. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., and a Veteran of World War II. He was the 
son of the late Andrew H. and Pauline Hill Martin and was married to the late 
Freda Mae Craig Martin.
Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Jackson, Slidell, La.; one brother, 
Thomas Martin, Forrest Park, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Cox and Julia 
Love, both of Stockbridge, Ga.
MARTIN, Bessie Daughtrey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Dec 1983
Mrs. Bessie Martin of 912 Gordon Street, Pulasi, died Saturday, December 17, 
1983, at Bedford County Hospital, following a long illness.
Funeral services were conducte by the Rev. John Tucker at 11 o'clock Tuesday 
morning, December 20, at St. James Primitive Baptist Church. Burial was in 
Everbright Cemetery, Bufords Station.
Mrs. Martin, the widow of Willis Thomas Martin, was a native of Giles County and 
a daughter of the late Sam and Easter Williams Daughtrey.
She is survived by one son, Will Porter Martin of Shelbyville; two daughters, 
Miss Pattie Martin of Louisville, Kentucky and Mrs. Louise Drake of Pulaski; 
nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Rosie Pope of 
Columbia; a brother, Houston Daughtrey of Rochester, New York.
MARTIN, Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mr. Calvin Martin, 69, of Goodspring, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1988, at the Veterans 
Administration Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 7, at Jordan 
Funeral Home with the Rev. Cornell Martin officiating. Burial was in Love 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Martin was the son of the late William and Maudie 
Sloan Martin. He was a veteran of World War II, a Master Mason of the Elk River 
Lodge #109 and was a member of the Willing Workers Lodge and the Disabled 
American Veterans. He was a deacon at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church and was 
a retired bus driver for the Giles County Board of Education.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Martin; four daughters, Betty White of 
Pulaski, Margaret Armstrong of Indianapolis, Ind., Anna Matthews and Lisa Kirby, 
both of Nashville; two sons, William and Amos Martin, both of Indianapolis; 14 
grandchildren.
MARTIN, Carrie Parsons OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mrs. Carrie P. Martin, 92, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 1, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 3, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Martin was the daughter of the late, John and 
Mollie Doss Parsons and was married to the late Emmett Martin. She was a member 
of the First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Fry and Mrs. Charlie Martin, both 
of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Charlie Cook and Mrs. Mary Parsons Mitchell, 
both of Pulaski, Mrs. Jimmy Carter of Campbellsville, Ky.; one grandchild and 
one great-grandchild.
MARTIN, Charles "Charlie" Walker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Aug 1987
Charles "Charlie" Walker Martin, 76, of Pulaski, died Saturday, August 1, 1987, 
at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 3, at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. 
David Miller and the Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Collinwood, Mr. Martin was the son of David Henry and Lousetta Blair 
Martin. He was a retired merchant (feed store) and was a member of the First 
United Methodist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Parker Martin of Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Mauveline Wall of Franklin and Mrs. Maurine Evans of Brentwood; one 
grandson; one sister, Mrs. Lois Prohart of Arizona; one brother, Luther Martin 
of Collinwood.
MARTIN, Elma Lois OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Aug 1982
Miss Elma Lois Martin, age 58, of Hendersonville, Tenn., died August 20, 1982 at 
Veteran's Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Monday, August 23 at 2 p. m. 
with Rev. Gudger Nichols officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Martin was the daughter of Mrs. Carrie Parsons 
Martin and the late Mr. Emmett Martin.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Carrie Martin of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Martha Frye of Pulaski, Mrs. Katherine Gordon of Pulaski; one niece, Mrs. Kathy 
Wood of Pulaski; one nephew, Charles Gordon Wood of Pulaski; and one 
great-nephew.
MARTIN, Ezell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Aug 1982
Ezell Martin, 72, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 14, 1982, in 
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was born and reared in the Bryson Community and 
attended school at Elkton before graduating from City High School in 
Chattanooga, where he was active in sports and was named to the all-city 
football team. He later attended the University of Chattanooga. He was for 35 
years employed by TVA. He had made his home in Jackosn since 1940. He was a 
member of the Johnson Memorial Presbyterian Church and the International 
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and he was a Mason.
Funeral services were held on Monday, August 16, at Lawrence-Sorenson Funeral 
Home in Jackson, conducted by Gene Canestrari, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery 
at Ripley, Tenn.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Cobb Martin; one daughter, Dr. Jeanette 
Martin of Memphis; one brother, Joe Martin, Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret 
Cobb of Memphis, and Mrs. Nellie Garant, Decatur, Georgia.
MARTIN, Fred B. "Abe" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mr. Fred B. "Abe" Martin, 84, of Sun City, Ariz., died Tuesday, March 28, 1989, 
at Walter O. Boswell Memorial Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held 
Friday, March 31, at Menke Funeral Home with burial in Midland, Mich.
A native of Nashville, Mr. Martin was a 1925 graduate of Massey Military School 
and later was assistant director of insurance for Dow Chemical Corp. He retired 
in 1970 and moved to Sun City from Michigan. He was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Martin; two sons, William Martin of Charlotte, 
N.C., Paul Martin of Flushing, Mich.; two daughters, Ruth Draves of Rhoes, 
Mich.; Helen Ruble of Tucson, Ariz., 10 grandchildren.
MARTIN, Freda Mae Craig OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1988
Mrs. Freda Mae Martin, 75, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1988 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 18 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dr. 
David Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Ruby Register Craig.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur Lindon Martin of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Virginia Jackson of Louisiana; three brothers, Frank and Charles Craig, both of 
Lawrenceburg, and David Craig of Florida.
MARTIN, Jimmie L. Randolph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
Mrs. Jimmie L. Martin, 44, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services are to be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Willow 
Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Dorsey Coleman officiating. Burial will be in 
Mt. Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Stella. Jordan Funeral Home in charge of the 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Mealie 
Randolph.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Lena Reynolds, Mrs. Brenda Abernathy, 
Shirley, Lisa and Jenese Martin, all of Pulaski; one son, Elvis Martin of 
Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Jesse Martin, Mrs. Beatrice Coleman, Mrs. Annie 
Gilbert, Faye Randolph, all of Pulaski, and Mrs. Mary Ruth Nelson of 
Indianapolis, Ind.; five brothers, Ed, George, Frank Randolph and Frank D. 
Black, all of Pulaski, and Clarence Randolph of Indianapolis, Ind.; and six 
grandchildren.
MARTIN, Josephine Trupin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
Josephine Turpin Martin, 81, of Miami, Fla. died May 20, 1983, in Giles County 
Hospital. She was the wife of the late Fred Martin, and daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Geoegandy Dubinduga.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Bennett-May Chapel, with burial 
in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Miami, Fla., with Father Carl Cannon officiating.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ida Trupin Boscia, Miami, Fla., Mrs. 
Helen Turpin Stagner, Pulaski, TN; one son, Leo Morris Turpin, Cincinnati, Ohio; 
six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
MARTIN, Lena Bass OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Feb 1985
Mrs. Lena Bass Martin died Monday, February 25, 1985, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mrs. Bass was a native of Giles County. She was the daughter of the late James 
and Barbara Bass of Pulaski and a sister of the Rev. J. Dallas Bass, also of 
Pulaski, who survives. Burial was Thursday in Phoenix.
Survivors include two sons, Dewey Martin of California and Jimmy Martin of 
Flagstaff, Arizona.
MARTIN, Lester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jan 1985
Lester Martin, 75, Route 2, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, January 8, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 10, 
at Bennett May Chapel, G. C. Fox and Andy Brown officiating, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Martin, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
William Pierce, Pulaski; one son, Charles Hardison, Tullahoma, Tennessee; one 
brother, James T. Martin, Athens, Alabama; five grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
MARTIN, Maggie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Aug 1983
Mrs. Maggie Martin, of Route 2, Lynnville, died Tuesday morning, July 26, 1983, 
at Merihil Nursing Home, Lewisburg, where she had been a resident for 13 years.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 30, 1983, at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Frank Brooks, pastor of Mount Olive Missionary 
Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was at Everbright Cemetery in Bufords 
Station, Tennessee.
Mrs. Martin, a daughter of the late Beb and Lila Armstead, was a native of Giles 
County. She was the wife of the late Monroe Martin. She was a member of the 
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church for over 84 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Stanfield of Indianapolis, 
Indiana; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Armstead of St. Louis, Missouri; 
and nieces and nephews.
MARTIN, Marvin Fletcher Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
Marvin Fletcher Martin, Jr., 50, Route 1, Goodspring, died on Saturday, 
September 22, 1984, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Marvin F. Martin, Sr. He 
was a member of Fairview Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, September 23, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, G. C. Fox officiating, with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gladys Martin, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. 
Donna Beard, Guntersville, Alabama, Miss Frances Martin and Miss Paulette 
Martin, Goodspring; three brothers, Cecil Martin and Luther Martin, Pulaski and 
Ernie Martin, Ft. Riley, Kansas.
MARTIN, Maurine Murray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Oct 1985
Mrs. Maurine Martin, 85, of Pulaski, died Monday, Sept. 23, 1985, at Harpeth 
Terrace Nursing Home in Franklin. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. at 
Maplewood Cemetery conducted by the Rev. Gary Kelly. Bennett May Funeral Home 
was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Danville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Susan 
Lillard Murray and was married to the late Dr. W. Wyatt Martin.
Survivors include, two sons, Dr. Edward Hugh Martin of Nashville, William Wyatt 
Martin of Berlin, Germany; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Rubin Crawford of Fayetteville, and Mrs. Foster Arnold of Pulaski.
MARTIN, Mary Wilkerson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mrs. Mary Martin, 66, of Athens, Ala., died Wednesday, April 19, 1989, at Athens 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, April 21, at Jackson Drive Church 
of Christ in Athens with Len Headrick and Hirlam Hutto officiating. Burial was 
in Roselawn Cemetery, also in Athens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Martin was the daughter of the late Malcolm A. 
and Ella Black Wilkerson.
Survivors include her husband, James T. Martin of Athens; one brother, Guy 
"Buster" Wilkerson of Athens; three sisters, Helen Rose of Pulaski, Jewel 
Kimbrough of Athens, Ala., Clara Coffman of Gadsden, Ala.
MARTIN, Owen I. Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1988
Owen I. Martin, Jr., 56, of Terrace Apartments, Pulaski, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 
1988, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin following a long illness. Funeral 
services were held Dec. 20 at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Albert Foster 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Martin was the son of the late Owen Martin and Emma Oliver Coleman Martin of 
Pulaski. He was a member of New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and a retired 
employee of B&W Restaurant in Nashville.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Glenda Hedgepath of Fayetteville; seven 
brothers, Brown H. Martin, Sr., William Robert Smith, James A. Brown and Charles 
W. Brown, all of Pulaski, Lewis Brown and Jimmy Lee Brown, both of Nashville, 
and John W. Johnson of California; two sisters, Mrs. Laura J. Neal and Mrs. Emma 
Phillips, both of Nashville, one granddaughter, Anita Hedgepath of Fayetteville; 
and one uncle, Rev. James Oliver of Mt. Pleasant.
MARTIN, Porter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1988
Mr. Porter Martin, 85, of Lewisburg, died Sunday, April 24, 1988, at Merihill 
Health Care Center in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27, 
at Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. William Smith officiating. Burial was in 
Everbright Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Martin was the son of the late Dan and Ella 
Dickerson Martin and was married to the late Lena Hardin Martin. He was a 
farmer.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Vera M. Gaddis of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, 
George Albert Martin of Lynnville.
MARTIN, Ruth Maples OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Jul 1986
Mrs. Ruth Maples Martin, 78, of Muscle Shoals, Ala., died Sunday, July 13, 1986, 
at Oakcrest Nursing Home in Tuscumbia, Ala.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church 
with Rev. Ragan Brown officiating. Burial was in Colbert Memorial Gardens in 
Tuscumbia.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Eldredge Martin of Muscle Shoals; one 
step-daughter, Mrs. Rubye Martin Brink of Chicago, Ill.; one sister-in-law, 
Stella Hite Maples of Nashville; one niece and one nephew.
MARTIN, Teresa Fay Seaver OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
Teresa Fay Martin, 24, of Route 6, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Nov. 28, of 
injuries received in a car accident. Funeral services were Saturday morning at 
10 a.m. with Lamar Moore officiating. Burial was in Leoma Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Paul L. Martin of Lawrenceburg; mother, Oma Owens 
of Leoma; one brother, Ray Seaver of Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Carol Edwards 
of Pulaski, Shelia
McClain of West Point and Marie Hood of Leoma; paternal grandmother, Willie Bell 
Seaver of Leoma.
MARTIN, Willie Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Willie Henry Martin, 76, of Tanglewood Apartments in Pulaski died Sunday, 
September 7, 1980 in Giles County Hospital following an extended illness. 
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, at Queen Ann Funeral Home. 
Burial followed in Everbright Cemetery at Buford Station. Rev. Frank Brooks 
officiated.
Mr. Martin, a Giles County native was the son of Mrs. Maggie Armster Martin and 
the late Monroe Martin. He was a retired farmer and a former L&N Railroad 
employee.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Maggie A. Martin, Lewisburg; four children, 
Miss Gloria Jean Martin and Riley M. Martin, both of Pulaski, David H. Martin, 
Nashville and Mrs. Ruth Jackson, Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Martin Stanfield, Ind., four grandchildren; uncle John Armster, two stepsons, 
John Henry Maxwell and Robert Maxwell, Louisville, Ky., 9 step-grandchildren.
MASON, Helen White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1983
Mrs. Helen White Mason, age 61, of Detroit, Michigan, died September 6, 1983, in 
Detroit.
Graveside services, conducted by Art Jansson, were held at Trotter Cemetery in 
Prospect on Monday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Mason was a member of the Catholic Church. She 
was married to the late Charles Mason and was the daughter of the late David and 
Emily Leslie Trotter White.
Survivors include, on sister, Mrs. Gladys Cummings of Detroit, Michigan; one 
brother, Trotter Holt of Detroit, Michigan; three aunts, Mrs. Maveline Sherrell 
of Prospect, Mrs. Jemima Gentry of Gary, Indiana, Mrs. Celia Woodson of Detroit, 
Michigan; and one uncle, Roy Trotter of Holden, West Virginia.
MASON, John Nichols, Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1988
Mr. John Nichols Mason, Jr., 63, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 9, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Marcus Nickell and the Rev. Rondol Reed officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. Mason was the son of the late John Mason, Sr. 
He was a veteran of World War II and was employed by Maremont-Gabriel Corp.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Marie Mason of Pulaski; his wife, Evelyn West 
Mason of Pulaski; two daughters, Brenda Mason Pierce and Pat Mason, both of 
Pulaski; one sister, Dorothy Mason Anderson of Newton, Iowa; two grandchildren, 
Angela and Nicholas Pierce.
MASON, Thelma R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Mrs. Thelma R. Mason, 79, died Monday, August 27, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Mack and 
Maria Kimbrough. She was married to the late Garland Mason. She attended Cedar 
Grove and Broadview schools and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 1, at Jordan Funeral 
Home Chapel, Curtis Dial officiating, with burial in Kimbrough Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Oliver Claude Mason of Louisville, Kentucky, and a 
sister, Miss Willie Jo Kimbrough, Pulaski.
MASSEY, Annie May OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Mrs. Annie May Massey, 80, of Chicago, Ill. died Monday, Aug. 11, 1980. Funeral 
services will be held at Bennett-May Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Friday Aug. 15. Burial 
in Giles Memory Gardens. Revs. Mack Pinkelton and Clarence Stewart will 
officiate.
A native of Giles County, daughter of the late Thomas F. Moffitt and the late 
Marcini Doggett Moffitt, Mrs. Massey was the wife of the late Willie G. Massey. 
The couple lived in Giles County until Mr. Massey's death a few years ago. She 
was a Baptist.
Mrs. Massey was a columnist for OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, for many years, 
writing a correspondents' column "All the Way Round."
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Green, and Mrs. Betty Timmons, of 
Chicago, Ill.; two sons, James Hargrove and Edward (Pete) Massey of Pulaski; 17 
grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. One sister, 
Mrs. Frances McKenna, Chicago, Ill.; two brothers, Buford Moffitt, Pulaski and 
Tommy Moffitt, Bowling Green, Ky.
MASSEY, Beatrice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Oct 1989
Mrs. Beatrice Massey, 77, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 2, at Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Massey was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Jim Dawes and was married to the late John Riley Massey. She was a member of the 
Baptist church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Pat Defoe of Pulaski; two sons, Ronald and 
Donald Massey, both of Pulaski; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MASSEY, Billy Wayne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Nov 1988
Billy Wayne Massey, 47, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1988 at 
his home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Jackie Alliegood officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Massey was a native of Giles County and the son of the late John Edward and 
Jewell Harmond Massey. He was a member of the Methodist church and a longtime 
employee of the Wal-Mart store in Pulaski and was self-employed.
Survivors include one son, Terry Wayne Massey of Knoxville; two daughters, Kathy 
Lynn Johnson of Knoxville and Beverly Joyce Walter of Nashville; one sister, 
Mrs. Gail Luffman of Pulaski and two grandchildren.
MASSEY, Cordie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Cordie Lee Massey, 72, were held Monday, July 20, at 
3:30 p.m.
at the Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Hargrove officiating. Burial 
was in the Elkton Cemetery.
Mrs. Massey, a resident of the Elkton Community, died Sunday, July 19, in the 
Giles County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Ella Rogers 
Widner.
Survivors include her husband, Loy Massey, Elkton; two sons, Jackie Massey and 
Dewvaul Massey, both of Elkton; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
MASSEY, Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Eugene Massey, 59, died Saturday, May 19, 1984, at his home in Minor Hill. A 
native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Victoria Lawrence Massey and the 
late George Massey.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Mitchell Cemetery, O'Neal Martin officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Victoria Massey, Minor Hill; one brother, L. 
C. Massey, Huntsville, Alabama; five sisters, Cora Lee Hood, Pulaski, Mrs. 
William Gatlin, Minor Hill, Mrs. J. W. Thornton, Lester, Alabama, Mrs. Billy 
Chambers, Decatur, Alabama, Mrs. Corene Blake, Miami, Florida.
MASSEY, George Nixon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Sep 1982
Mr. George Nixon Massey, 84, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died September 22, 1982, at 
the Jackson Clinic in Lester, Ala.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. on Friday, September 24th at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mike Merritt and O'Neal Martin officiating. Burial was in 
Mitchell Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Victoria Massey of Minor Hill; two sons, L. C. 
Massey of Huntsville, Ala., Eugene Massey of Minor Hill; five daughters, Mrs. 
Corine Blake of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Maggie Gatlin of Minor Hill, Mrs. L.C. 
Thornton of Lester, Ala., Mrs. Cora Lee Hood of Minor Hill, Mrs. Lela Mae 
Chambers of Decatur, Ala.; one brother, Tommy Massey of Faulkville, Ala.; 22 
grandchildren;15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
MASSEY, Jewell Harmond OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mrs. Jewell Harmond Massey, 65, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 
1987, at Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held 
Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Massey was the daughter of the late Ben Farr and 
Annie Bell Hardiman Harmond and was married to the late John Edward Massey. She 
was a member of the Choates Creek Methodist Church and an employee of Genesco.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Donna Gail Luffman of Route 5, 
Lawrenceburg; one son, Billy Wayne Massey of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; three 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Brown and Mrs. 
Shirley Ruth McCluskey, both of Pulaski.
MASSEY, John Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jun 1985
John Edward Massey, 63, died Monday, June 3, 1985 at Crockett General Hospital 
in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include wife, Jewell Harmond Massey; daughter, Donna Gail Luffman; one 
son, Billy Wayne Massey, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Green of Pulaski; 
Mrs. Betty Timmons, Chicago; one brother, James Hargrove of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
MASSEY, John Riley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Oct 1987
Mr. John Riley Massey, 87, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 4, at Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Massey was a retired farmer and member of the 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Massey of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Pat 
Defoe of Pulaski; two sons, Donald and Ronald Massey, both of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
MASSEY, Loy Edley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1982
Loy Edley Massey, 76, of Route 2, Prospect, died on Sunday, April 4 at Ardmore 
Nursing Home in Ardmore.
Funeral services were conducted by Jimmy Hargrove at 2:00 p. m. on Tuesday, 
April 6 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Elkton Cemetery.
A native Tennessean, Mr. Massey was married to the late Cordie Lee Massey.
He is survived by two sons, Dewvaul and Jackie Massey of Elkton; one brother, 
Robert Massey of Taft; two sisters, Mrs. Foster Pope and Mrs. Mary Sue Wilburn 
of Elktonl; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MASSEY, Michael Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1986
A 13-year-old Elkton boy killed Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a car 
on Highway 31 in front of his home near Massey Town.
Dead at the scene was Michael Dale Massey, a sixth grader at Elkton Elementary 
School. Elkton policeman Wayne Graves said it appeared the boy ran into the 
highway into the path of the car. He reportedly was on his way to a friend's 
home.
The driver of the car, D. W. Shelton, 53, of Summertown, was enroute to 
Birmingham where his father was to have heart surgery the following day. No 
charges were placed against Shelton. The accident happened shortly after 4 p.m. 
Thursday.
Young Massey was born in Florida, was the son of Jackie Wayne and Brenda Kay 
Reeves Massey.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Eddie Massey of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Serina and Selena Massey, both of Elkton; and his maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Reeves of Pulaski.
MASSEY, Ruby Lee Hazelwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mrs. Ruby Lee Hazelwood Massey, 81, died Monday, July 13, 1987, at University 
Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 16, at 
Bills-McGaugh and Floyd Funeral Home in Lewisburg with burial in Short Cemetery 
at Spring Place.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Massey was the daughter of the late William 
Marion and Mary Frances Larwood Hazelwood and was married to the late Julius 
Massey.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Rachel Sellers of Birmingham; one son, 
Charles Massey of Birmingham; two sisters, Mrs. Wilson Moore of Howell, Tenn., 
Mrs. Elizabeth Escue of Lewisburg; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Edwin (Katherine) 
Harlow of Pulaski; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MATHESON, Cora Estelle Pigg OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jun 1984
Mrs. Cora Estelle Matheson, 71, Route 3, Leoma, died on Sunday, June 17, 1984, 
at Giles County Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the 
late James E. and Estelle M. Pigg and was married to the late S. F. Matheson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Stella Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Garland Matheson, Route 3, Leoma, Billy Matheson, 
Sheffield, Alabama, Harrison Dawes, Pulaski, and Robert Prosser, Manchester; two 
sisters, Mrs. Mary Boyd, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Selma Alsup, Pulaski; and five 
grandchildren.
MATHESON, Shady Fate OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1982
Shady Fate Matheson, 74, Route 2, Leoma died on Wednesday, June 16, 1982, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville.
A native of West Virginia, he was the son of the late Conley and Katherine 
Isaacs Matheson. He was a retired brick mason.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Friday, June 18, at Carr and Erwin, with 
burial in Stella Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora Pigg Matheson, Pulaski; two sons, Garland 
Matheson, Pulaski and Bill Matheson, Sheffield, Alabama; two step-sons, Harrison 
Daws, Louisiana and Robert Prosser, Stone Mountain, Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. 
Ruth Peters, Mary Matheson and Tina Hardin, Elizabethton, Tenn., 15 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
MATHIS, Gertie Adams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jul 1980
Mrs. Gertie Adams Mathis, age 73, daughter of the late J. E. and Nora Adams, 
passed away on June 28 in a Shreveport, La. hospital. Mrs. Mathis, a former 
Giles County resident (Diana Community), made her home in Crescent City, Fla.
She is survived by two sons, Ozro Poarch, Hornbeck, La., Bennie Joe Poarch, 
Bossier City, La.; two sisters, Ozella Leonard, Lewisburg, Nadine Poarch, 
Birmingham, Ala.; four brothers, Willie Adams, Huntsville, Ala., Clayton Adams, 
Pulaski, Oliver and Paul Adams of Nashville.
Interment in Elmwood Cemetery, July 2, Birmingham, Ala.
MATHIS, Sarah Marie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Nov 1980
Mrs. Sarah Marie Mathis, 77, of Fayetteville died Tuesday, November 4, 1980, at 
a hospital in that city. Funeral rites will be conducted (today) Thursday at 
10:30 a. m. at Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late J. B. and Virgie Calvert 
Caskey.
Survivors include her husband, T. D. Mathis; a son, Larry Mathis of 
Fayetteville; a daughter, Mrs. Hellon Castelman of Washington, D. C. and five 
grandchildren.
MATHIS, William B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Col. William B. Mathis, U. S. Air Force, 47, of Colorado Springs, Colo. died 
Wednesday, May 14 at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. Funeral 
services were held Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. The Rev. E. N. Lovell was the officiant.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Mathis of Fayetteville.
In addition to his parents survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadine Cross Mathis; 
two sons, Keith Mathis, Washington, D.C. and Ricky Mathis, Baltimore, Md.; a 
sister, Mrs. Helen M. Councilman, Washington, D. C. and a brother, Larry Mathis, 
Fayetteville.
MATTHEWS, Beth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Dec 1989
Miss Beth Matthews, 94, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 1989, at Pulaski 
Health Care Ceneter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at First 
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Maury County, Miss Matthews was the daughter of the late Lafayette 
Boone and Fannie Yokley Matthews. She was a member of the First Presbyterian 
Church and was a school teacher for many years.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Alma Key of Pulaski; one nephew, Thomas H. 
Key of Greenville, S. C.
MATTHEWS, Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Oct 1981
Earl Matthews, 83, a Lynnville native, died on Wednesday, October 28, 1981, in 
the Madison Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Cole and Garrett Funeral Home in Goodlettsville at 
2 p.m. Friday, October 30, with burial in Goodlettsville.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Matthews, Hendersonville, and Tom Matthews, 
Atlanta; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Walker of Natural Bridge, Virginia; and two 
sisters, Miss Beth Matthews and Mrs. Alma Key, Pulaski.
MATTHEWS, John Wooley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
John Wooley Matthews, 81, Pulaski, died on Sunday February 28, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
He was a native of Franklin County, a retired contractor, and a member of the 
First United Methodist Church, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, March 2, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Bill Moss officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Robbie Vaughn Matthews; three sisters, Mrs. 
Myrtle Andredd, Demopolis, Ala., and Mrs. Billy Hills and Mrs. Sallie Hill, both 
of Shelbyville, Georgia; several nieces and nephews.
MATTHEWS, Margaret Ann Stutts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ann Matthews, 81, of Route 2, Loretto, were 
held Wednesday, April 29 at 2:00 p. m. at Loretto Memorial Chapel with burial in 
Rescue Cemetery in Loretto. The Rev. Charles Marble and the Rev. Preston West 
were the officiants. Mrs. Matthews died Monday at her residence.
She was born in Lauderdale County, Ala., the daughter of the late Sam and 
Melissa Urbin Stutts.
Survivors include five sons, Preston Matthews, Nashville, Clarence Matthews, 
Loretto, Howard Matthews and Fulton Matthews, Greenhill and George Matthews, 
Centerhill, Alabama; two daughters, Mrs. Etna Scott, Loretto and Mrs. Vonda Lee 
Jones, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hammer, Florence, Ala.; a brother, Ed 
Stutts, Lawrenceburg; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
MATTHEWS, Robbie Young OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Aug 1982
Mrs. Robbie Young Matthews, 85, of Sam Davis Avenue, Pulaski, TN died August 1, 
1982 in Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
Her husband was the late John Matthews. She was the daughter of the late David 
Parsons Vaughn and Ella Sanders Vaughn.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Paul Allen at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 
August 3, at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County she was a member of the Methodist Church and a retired 
saleslady at the National Stores, Burt and Chapman and Gil T. May.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews and several great nieces and 
nephews.
MATTHEWS, Floyd Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Dec 1982
Mr. Floyd Matthews, Jr., 50, of Lynnville, died Friday, December 10, 1982 in a 
Nashville hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 14 at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Antioch Cemetery at Liberty.
Mr. Matthews is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verna May Matthews; his mother, 
Almedia Matthews, Liberty; six sons, Leonard Matthews of Nashville, Ralph 
Matthews of Columbia, Alister, Cassius, McGarrity and Keith Matthews, all of 
Lynnville; two daughters, Miss Shirley Matthews, Nashville, and Angela Matthews, 
Lynnville; seven brothers, George, Ray, Lawrence, and Spotwood Matthews, all of 
Prospect, Henry and Thomas Matthews of Nashville, and Eugene Matthews, 
California; a sister, Mrs. Alfreda Benson, Indianapolis; and three 
grandchildren.
MAULTSBY, Fate L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Oct 1984
Fate L. Maultsby, 79, Route 1, Pulaski, died on Friday, October 12, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was a retired employee of the 
State Highway Department.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 14, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Mack Pinkelton and Clarence Stewart officiating, with burial in Scotts Hill 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Ward Maultsby, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Betty Glover, Pulaski; one son, James Maultsby, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Clara 
Thornton, Pulaski; three half-brothers, Johnny Maultsby and Joe Maultsby, 
Pulaski, and Eddie Lee Maultsby, Louisville, Kentucky; three half-sisters, Mrs. 
Sue Thornton, Mrs. Ruby Byrd and Mrs. Sadie Byrd, all of Pulaski; and 12 
grandchildren.
MAULTSBY, Joe OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Jan 1986
Mr. Joe Maultsby, 59, of Goodspring, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Paul McKinney officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late W. G. and Minnie Franks 
Maultsby. He was a veteran of World War II. He served in the U. S. Navy. He was 
retired from Ford Motor Company in Louisville, Kentucky.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Maultsby of Goodspring. One son, Ron 
Maultsby of Louisville, Ky.; one daughter, Linda Maultsby of Gary, Ind.; two 
brothers survive, Johnny Maultsby of Goodspring and Eddie Lee Maultsby of 
Louisville, Ky.; four sisters, Sadie Byrd, Ruby Byrd, and Sue Thornton of 
Goodspring, and Clara Thornton of Pulaski; seven grandchildren.
MAXWELL, Matthew Oliver OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Nov 1983
Matthew Oliver Maxwell, 75, died Sunday, November 27, 1983, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Lake Providence Missionary 
Baptist Church in Nashville on Friday, December 2, with burial in the Greenwood 
Cemetery. The body will be brought to the Beulah Baptist Church in Pulaski on 
Thursday, December 1, and visitation with the family will be from 6 p.m. until 8 
p.m.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Hardy Maxwell, Nashville; one daughter, 
Margie O. Maxwell, Pulaski; one son Israel Clark Maxwell, Carlsbad, California; 
one brother, James Maxwell, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie M. Whotlow, 
Mrs. Maggie M. Jackson and Mrs. Emma M. Battle, all of Nashville, and three 
grandchildren.
Mr. Maxwell had served for 33 years as an Extension agent in Pulaski before 
retiring in 1969.
MAXWELL, Myrtle Gordon OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Aug 1987
Mrs. Myrtle Gordon Maxwell, 92, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Frank E. Brooks officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Maxwell was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Orlean (Ollie) Patrick Gordon and was married to the late Jeff Maxwell. She was 
a former employee of the R. H. Porter family, the former Richland Hotel and 
Abernathy Lake Restaurants.
Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Coleman Maxwell; one sister, Mrs. Sadie G. 
Buford of Nashville; one brother, John D. Gordon of Louisville, Ky.; several 
nieces and nephews.
MAY, Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Oct 1983
Mr. Eugene May, 95, of Route 2, Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, October 22, 1983 in 
Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. 
Sunday at the Freemon-Pettus Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, with burial in Hughes 
Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Bishop Mah of Medford, Oregon; four 
grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
MAY, Frederick Martin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Frederick Martin May, 72, a retired emplopyee of General Motors Acceptance 
Corp., died Wednesday, January 23 at his home in Pulaski. Funeral services were 
held Saturday in Bellows Fall, Ver., at St. Charles Church with burial in St. 
Charles Cemetery.
A native of Dorchester, Mass., Mr. May was the son of the late Edward D. and 
Margaret Gillespie May.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tom Leonard of Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. 
Margaret Taylor of Alexendra, Va., and three grandchildren. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MAY, James Harvey Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Dec 1989
Mr. James Harvey May, Sr., 84, of Elkton, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1989, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 15, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with H. Eugene Crawford officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. May was the son of the late Vince May and Zada 
Stafford May. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was a retired farmer 
and worked for ASCS Office.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Curtis May of Elkton; two daughters, 
Mrs. Lucinda Beddow of Decatur, Ala., Miss Jane Esther May of Nashville; one 
son, James Harvey May, Jr. of Elkton; one grandchild.
MAY, John Howard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Dec 1982
Mr. John Howard May, 47, Hidden Valley Apartments, Pulaski, died Monday, 
December 6, 1982 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. 
Tuesday, December 7 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Dezzie May, Pulaski and the 
late John F. May.
He is survived by his mother; his wife, Mrs. Susan Gordon May, Pulaski; one 
step-son, Bradley Oglesby, Pulaski; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Camp, Lawrenceburg.
Mr. May formerly managed Elmore's Variety Store in Pulaski and later worked for
WalMart here and in Franklin. At the time of his death, he was employed by the 
Pulaski Electric System.
MAY, Johnny Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jun 1982
Johnny Franklin May, 74, of Route 4, Pulaski, died on Monday, June 7, 1982 at 
his residence.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Mack Pinkelton at 2:00 p. m. on 
Tuesday, June 8, at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Church of Christ, Mr. May was a 
retired farmer. He was the husband of Dezzie May of Pulaski.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, John May of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mary Elizabeth Camp of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Willie May of 
Cincinnatti, Ohio; and two grandchildren.
MAY, Maggie Raslee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
Maggie Raslee May, 74, died Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Friday, Dec. 23 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mark Johnson 
officiating. Burial was in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband; L. E. May, Minor Hill; two sons, Grady Gene 
Bassham, Minor Hill, Billy Wayne Bassham, Pulaski; two step sons, John May, 
Pulaski and George May, Alaska; one daughter, Betty L. Puttman, Ohio; one step 
daughter, Ann Wilmarth, Calif.; one sister, Marie Davis; 13 grandchildren, four 
step grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
MAY, Marvin "Swede" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1986
Mr. Marvin "Swede" May, 84, of Sarasota, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1986, at a 
Sarasota Nursing Home.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Salvation Army, 
Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota.
Mr. May was a native of Pulaski. He worked with the Salvation Army in Sarasota 
for 20 years.
Survivors include a son, Robert May of Pulaski; a daughter, Amy Reynolds of New 
Orleans; a step-daughter, Brenda Evans of Atlanta; a sister, Florence Cameron of 
Nashville; and four grandchildren.
MAY, William Walker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1983
Mr. William Walker May, 75, of Columbia, South Carolina, died October 8, 1983, 
in South Carolina. Graveside services were held at the Maplewood Cemetery 
Monday, October 10, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Cannon officiating.
Mr. May was a native of Giles County. He was a member of the Episcopal Church 
and was a retired insurance executive with the North American Reassurance 
Company. He was married to Marie Smith May of Columbia, South Carolina, and was 
the son of the late Dr. J. P. and Dessie Walker May.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one son, W. W. May, Jr. of Eugene, 
Oregon; one daughter, Patricia May Touw of Buffalo, New York; five 
grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. W. C. Orr of Nashville.
MAYES, Mabel Ondeen Turner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Feb 1984
Mrs. Mable Ondeen Mayes, 71, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1984, at Delta Community 
Hospital in Sikeston, Missouri. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 23 at 
Ponder Funeral Home in Missouri with burial in Mounty Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Sarah Evans Turner.
She is survived by five sons, Herbert, Edgar, Richard, Douglas and Edward Mayes, 
all of Missouri; two daughters, Mrs. Lessie Thompson, Elkton, and Mrs. Dorothy 
Wagner, Illinois; three sisters, Lizzie Wheat, Parsons, Irene Richardson, 
Decaturville, Josephine Boroughs, Bath Springs; 18 grandchildren; and three 
great-grandchildren.
MAYES, Virgie Irene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Mrs. Virgie Irene Mayes, 61, of Huntsville, Ala., died Tuesday, March 7, 1989, 
at Humana Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 9, 
at Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville with the Rev. David Jones and the Rev. 
Willard Wooten officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Mayes of Huntsville; one nephew, Nickie 
Barr of Huntsville; her father, W. C. Baker of Lynnville; one brother, James O. 
Baker of Union Grove, Ala.; four half-brothers, Coy Baker of Union Hill, Ala., 
Troy Baker of Huntland, Tenn., Buddy and Wayne Baker, both of Trenton, Ala.; two 
sisters, Louise Maples of Huntsville, Ala., Dorothy Priest of Toney, Ala.; one 
half-sister, Ruth Sisk of Lynnville; one step-sister, Lillie Holt of 
Fayetteville.
MAYFIELD, Oda Curtis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
Oda Curtis Mayfield, 92, died Saturday, July 29, 1989 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held July 30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Tom 
Holland officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Laura 
Forline Curtis and was married to the late Emmett Earl Mayfield.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary Tucker, Pulaski.
MAYFIELD, Roy, Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1983
Mr. Roy Mayfield, Jr., 61, died Thursday, December 30, 1982 in Louisville, KY. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Mon., Jan. 3, at A. D. Porter Funeral 
Home, Louisville, with burial in that city.
He is survived locally by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Addie Bell Jenkins, Pulaski.
McBRIDE, Marvin Wesley Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1983
Marvin Wesley McBride, Jr., age 54, of Goodspring, died on June 21, 1983, at 
South Highland Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 23, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Glenn Colley and the Chaplin of the Birmingham Police Department 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. McBride was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ, 
a veteran of the Korean War, and he was a retired Sergeant from the Birmingham 
Police Department. Mr. McBride was the son of the late Marvin and Essie Mae 
Williams McBride.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Mae Garner McBride of Goodspring; one son, 
Mike McBride of Birmingham; one step-son, Michael Cherry of Hawaii; one 
daughter, Julie Whatley of Birmingham; two brothers, Don McBride of Mobile, 
Alabama and Richard McBride of Montgomery, Alabama; one sister, Joyce Steele of 
Birmingham; and two grandchildren.
McCAFFERTY, Lucy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Miss Lucy McCafferty, 88, of Pulaski, died Monday, May 18, 1987, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19, at Bennett May Chapel with burial in 
Booth Chapel Cemetery near Minor Hill.
A native of Giles County, Miss McCafferty was the daughter of Starnes and 
Frances Miles McCafferty. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Gracie Burgess of Pulaski; two half brothers, 
Homer and Porter McGill, both of Minor Hill.
McCARLEY, Virta Elva Springer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
Mrs. Virta Elva McCarley, 75, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 15, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Harvey Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. McCarley was the daughter of the late Luther David and 
Bessie Mae Thornton Springer.
Survivors include her husband, V. C. McCarley of Pulaski; two sons, Thomas 
Dalton and David S. McCarley, both of Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Jewel Drake, 
Mrs. Elaine Medley and Mrs. Betty Sheets, all of Pulaski; Mrs. Judy Vincent of 
Georgia; two brothers, Jessie Ottis and Eartice Springer, both of Rogersville, 
Ala.; three sisters, Pearl Kelly and Oleta Davis, both of Rogersville, Esta 
Snipes of Florida; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
McCARTY, Mary Naomi Newcomb OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1983
Mary Naomi McCarty, 69, of Route 2, Pulaski, died at her home on Monday, March 
7, 1983.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a. m. on Wednesday, March 11 at Cockrell 
Funeral Home in Macon, Miss. Burial followed in Greens Creek Cemetery at Pedal, 
Miss.
A native of Mobile, Ala., Mrs. McCarty was the daughter of the late Abby and 
Ophelia Hodge Newcomb. Her husband, John A. McCarty of Pulaski, survives.
Additonal survivors include, three sons, Jerry and Jerald McCarty, both of 
Louisiana, and John David McCarty of Mobile; and six grandchildren.
McCASKILL, George Jack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1983
Mr. George Jack McCaskill, age 84, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, died December 
3, 1983, at the Dixon Memorial Hospital in Denham Springs.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 5, in the Bennett-May 
Chapel conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McCaskill was a member of the Methodist Church. He 
was married to the late Laura Wright McCaskill and was the son of William Allen 
and Eliza Jane Johnson McCaskill.
Survivors include one son, W. A. McCaskill of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; four 
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral was in charge 
of arrangements.
McCAULEY, Virginia York OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Dec 1987
Mrs.Virginia York McCauley, 84, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 
1987, in that city. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 17, at Indian 
Creek Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy White officiating. Burial was 
in Indian Creek Cemetery in Bryson. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McCauley was the daughter of the late Jim Henry 
and Annie Lee York Bush and was married to the late James Gaines and the late 
Jack McCauley. She was a member of the Indian Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, James Foster Gaines of Cleveland; one step-son, Earl 
Gaines of Cleveland; several grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Violet Jones of 
Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Australia Nation of Bryson; one brother, James Marvin 
Bush of Bryson; two nephews, James Bush, Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind., John Bush of 
Bryson; other nephews and several nieces.
McCLAIN, Flora Elkins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Aug 1988
Mrs. Flora Elkins McClain, a former Giles County resident, died at 5 a.m. 
Thursday at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a long illness. She was 68 
years ago.
Services were Friday at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia.
A retired school teacher of Columbia, she lived in the Richland area of Giles 
County for several years.
She was the daughter of the late Rev. J. C. Elkins, a Giles pastor, and the 
widow of Luther McClain, who died about two years ago.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Bertha Elkins; three sisters, Ethel Moore and 
Dora Wells, both of Pulaski, Willodean Chambers of Decatur, Ala.; one brother, 
Rev. Carl Elkins of Tullahoma.
McCLAIN, Pearl Dudley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mrs. Pearl Dudley McClain, 74, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1987, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, 
at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. William Howard Smith officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Clifton, Tenn., Mr. McClain was the son of the late Isaac and Lena 
Whitaker McClain. He was a member of the Methodist church and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Daisy W. McClain; and cousins, Mr. and Mrs.Joe 
(Harietta) Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. Ben (Edith) McGill, and Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) 
Nancy, Mr. and Mrs. John (Sarah) Crutcher, Miss Sue Whitaker, Miss Argie 
Whitaker, Alfonza and Anthony Whitaker, all of Nashville.
McCLAIN, Sylvia OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 May 1984
Mrs. Sylvia McClain died on Tuesday, May 8, 1964, at her home in Corpus Christi, 
Texas. When Mrs. McClain resided in Giles County, she owned the Merle Norman 
Studio and later was employed at Coffman Oil Company and Abernathy Hardware.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m Thursday, May 10, at Seaside Park in Corpus 
Christi, with burial there.
She is survived by her husband, Jessie Robert McClain and three daughters, 
Debbie Dobie Horne, Donna Dobie Milner and Dorie Dobie, and four grandchildren, 
all of Corpus Christi, and her mother, Mrs. Ada Mae Robinson of Fort Worth, 
Texas.
McCLINTOCK, Christine Osburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Nov 1987
Mrs. Christine Osburn Hobbs McClintock, 64, of Lynnville, died Friday, Nov. 13, 
1987, at her residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 14, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Wayne Pagle officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McClintock was the daughter of the late Harry D. 
and Johnnie Etta Osburn Hobbs and was married to the late Harold McClintock. She 
was a nurse at Merihil Nursing Home in Lewisburg.
Survivors include one son, Wayne McClintock of Columbia; one brother, Dean Hobbs 
of Lynnville; three grandchildren.
McCLURE, Billy James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Billy James McClure, 40, of Goodspring died Thursday, January 3 at Giles County 
Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral rites were held Saturday at 1:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Elmer Howell. Burial was in Pleasant 
Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. McClure was a native of Giles County, the son of Marvin and Virginia Chapman 
McClure, who survive.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Patricia Adams 
McClure; a son, Anthony McClure, Goodspring; four daughters, Mrs. Connie Sue 
Watson, Pulaski, Peggy Lee McClure, Janet Lee McClure, and Susie Marie McClure, 
Goodspring; five brothers, Alfred McClure, Jimmie McClure, Prospect, Riley 
McClure, L. C. McClure, and Roy McClure, Elkhart, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Irene 
Newman, Pulaski and Mrs. Betty Jane Pressler, Elkhart and one grandchild.
McCLURE, Jamie Lynn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1982
Graveside services for six-week-old Jamie Lynn McClure of Route One, Prospect, 
who died at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville last Thursday, were held at 11:00 
a. m. on Saturday, January 23 at Beechwood Cemetery in Cornersville.
A native of Marshall County, Jamie Lynn is survived by her parents, Phillip and 
Tracey McClure of Prospect, her maternal grandmother, Edna Stunich of 
Cornersville, her maternal grandfather, Steve Stunich of Beech Hill and her 
paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Johnnie Sue McClure of Prospect.
McCLURE, John Bateman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Mr. John Bateman McClure, 79, of Orange, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 3, 1985, in that 
city. Graveside services were held at 1:30 Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Maplewood 
Cemetery with Bill Moss officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge 
of the arrangements.
Mr. McClure was owner and operator of Gil T. May Women's Apparel.
Survivors include one son, Bateman McClure; and two grandchildren.
McCLURE, Lucille Thompson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mrs. Lucille Thompson McClure, 72, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 17, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Herman 
and Sallie Thompson. She was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Donnie and Kenneth McClure, both of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Morgan and Mrs. Sue Locke, both of 
Chattanooga, Mrs. Annie Lee Mansfield of Nashville, Mrs. Pauline Simmons of 
Flintville; three brothers, Wayne Thompson of Nashville, Raymond Thompson of 
Fayetteville, and Joe Thompson of California.
McCLURE, Ozie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Mar 1987
Funeral services for Ozie McClure, 98, were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1987, at 
St. James Primitive Baptist Church with Elder John A. Tucker officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Ms. McClure died Saturday Feb. 21, at Hillside Hospital, following a long 
illness.
A native of Giles County, she was the daugther of the late Frances Gordon and 
Rufus McClure II. She was a member of St. James Primitive Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Joe Rivers McClure and a daughter, Mrs. Ivette J. 
Bramlett, both of Pulaski; two granddaughters, Mrs. Dorothy Marsh Perry of 
Joliet, Ill., and Mrs. Claudia Braden Myers of Chicago, Ill.; 14 
great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
McCLURE, Robert E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1983
Mr. Robert E. McClure, age 93, passed away November 9, 1983, in Roxbury, 
Massachussetts. He was a former resident of Pulaski.
He is survived by one sister, Miss Ozzie McClure of Pulaski. Funeral services 
were held Monday, November 14th , at 3 p.m. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
The Reverend John Tucker officiated the services.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
McCLUSKEY, Irene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Ms. Irene McCluskey, 62, who died Friday, July 13, 1980 at 
her home in Athens, Ala. were held in that city at McConnell Funeral Home. 
Burial was in Athens.
Ms. McCluskey was a native of Giles County, the daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Paul McCluskey.
Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Cook of Troy, Mrs. Mamie Teeples and 
Mrs. Lucy Bledsoe of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Alice Dunhart of Miami, Fla. and Mrs. 
Hazel Ward of Pulaski; three brothers, William McCluskey of Pulaski, Guy 
McCluskey of Bodenham and Lee McCluskey of Nashville.
McCLUSKEY, Roy Alvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Robert Alvin McCluskey, 75, of Route 1, Anderson, Ala., died Tuesday, September 
16 at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, Florence, Ala. Funeral services were 
conducted Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Limestone County, 
Ala. with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
Mr. McCluskey, a retired farmer, was a native of Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCluskey; six sons, Larry 
McCluskey and Dale McCluskey, Anderson, R. F. McCluskey, Athens, Ala., Herman 
McCluskey, Benton Harbor, Mich., Eugene McCluskey, Nashville, and Leon 
McCluskey, Tefton, Ga.; tow daughters, Mrs. Imogene Hambrick, Lacy Springs, Ala. 
and Mrs. Hazel Sanderson, Pulaski; a brother, David McCluskey, Columbia; 30 
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
McCLUSKEY, William Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25 at 3:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel for William Thomas McCluskey, 59, of Pulaski. Burial followed in Prospect 
Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant. Mr. McCluskey, a retired 
farmer, died Monday in Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Tom Paul and Lillie 
Kimbrough McCluskey.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathryn Teeples McCluskey; a daughter, Mrs. 
Helen Bowen, Pulaski; a son, Thomas McCluskey, Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl 
Cook, Try, Mrs. Mamie Teeples, St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Alice Denhart, Vero Beach, 
Fla., Mrs. Hazel Ward, Pulaski and Mrs. Lucy Bledsoe, St. Louis, Mo.; three 
brothers, Lee McCluskey, Nashville and Guy McCluskey, Pulaski; two 
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
McCOMBIE, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 May 1982
Robert McCombie, 67, of 1201 East Center Street, Madisonville, Ky., died on 
Tuesday, May 12, 1982 in that city.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and James D. 
Nave at 2:00 p. m. on Friday, May 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Aberdeene, Scotland, Mr. McCombie was the general farm manager for 
Walter Ruby in Madisonville, Ky.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Brashears McCombie of Madisonville; two 
brothers, James McCombie of Stone Haven, Scotland and Alexandra McCombie of 
Aberdeene, Scotland; and one sister, Margaret Qurhart Ivernes of Aberdeene, 
Scotland.
McCONNELL, Oliff Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Apr 1987
Mr. Oliff Roy McConnell, 84, of Cornersville, died Thursday, April 2, 1987, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, at 
the Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Wilson Hills Cemetery.
Mr. McConnell was a native of Marshall County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Alene Bonds McConnell of Cornersville; two 
sisters, Mollie D. McConnell of Lewisburg, Mrs. Mapel Sanders of Cornersville; 
one brother Iliff Ross McConnell of Lewisburg; three step-sons, Roger Barlar of 
Lynnville, Don Barlar of Memphis, Larry Barlar of Lewisburg; six 
step-grandchildren.
McCONNELL, Rosemary Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mrs. Rosemary Brown McConnell, 33, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1988, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McConnell was the daughter of the late Dimple 
Minatra Brown. She was employed by Heil-Quaker Corporation in Lewisburg.
Survivors include her father, Julius Brown of Lawrenceburg; her husband, Jackie 
McConnell of Pulaski; one son, Jason C. Harris of Pulaski; one step-son, Jeremy 
McConnell of Pulaski; two brothers, James C. (Bubba) Brown of Lawrenceburg, John 
W. Brown of Franklin; eight sisters, Diane White, Linda Polly, Julia Glossup, 
and Barbara Green, all of Pulaski, Juanita Woods of Nashville, Nancy Willoughby 
and Betty Kimbrough, both of Gallatin, Elaine Wiley of Tullahoma.
McCONNELL, Susan Marlowe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Susan Marlowe McConnell, 62, of Goodspring, died on Sunday, March 27 at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Danny Pettus at 10:00 a.m. on 
Tuesday, March 29 at Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
A native of Limestone County, AL, Mrs. McConnell was a member of the Church of 
Christ and a housewife. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Daisy Marlowe 
and was married to the late Raymond McConnell.
Survivors include, five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Jones and Mrs. Ethel Hester, both 
of Ft. Payne, AL, Mrs. Bessie Cottrell of Pulaski, Mrs. Mildred Rolin of 
Goodspring, and Mrs. Bertha Watkins of Chicago, IL; three sons, Joe McConnell of 
Chicago, Leon McConnell of Leoma, and Dwight McConnell of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mable Wilson of Athens, AL, Mrs. Flora Page of Hohenwald and Mrs. 
Pearl Hardaway of Chicago; 8 step-children, several grandchildren, and several 
great-grandchildren.
McCORD, Celene Sutton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Apr 1986
Mrs. Celene Sutton McCord, 67, of Knoxville, died Saturday, March 22, 1986, in 
Knoxville. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at 
Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. R. Gary Kelly officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McCord was the daughter of the late Robert Lee 
and Bessie Jackson Sutton.
Survivors include her husband, T. Sanders McCord and one son, Theodore McCord, 
Jr., both of Knoxville.
McCORD, Edward L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Graveside services were held Friday, January 16 for Edward L. McCord, age 74, 
retired owner of the former Pulaski Record, a weekly newspaper published in 
Pulaski. Services were conducted by the Rev. Paul Allen with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
McCord, who was born on February 9, 1906, was the son of the late Lapsey D. and 
Jamie Campbell McCord of Giles County.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. John Bush, Memphis; Mrs. Mary Elizabeth 
Pery, Walpole, Mass.; and Mrs. Ann Leah Fehlmann, Berne, Switzerland. Three 
brothers also survive: Campbell McCord, Knoxville; Tommy McCord, Long Beach, 
California and Elwood McCord, Tucson, Arizonia.
McCORD, John Herschel Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jul 1984
John Herschel McCord, Sr., 93, Pulaski, died on Sunday, July 22, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Theodore F. and Nancy 
Bryant McCord and was married to the late Louella Bryant McCord. He was a 
retired teacher and a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Larry Gillespie and Layton Holley officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Glen Wakefield, Birmingham, Alabama; two 
sons, John H. McCord, Jr., Pulaski and Sanders McCord, Knoxville; five 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
McCORMACK, George Monroe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Mr. George Monroe McCormack, 70, of Prospect, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1988, at 
Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 26, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dale 
Hoover officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of New Castle Penn., Mr. McCormack was the son of the late Ernest C. 
and Lena A. Knasle McCormack. He was a school bus driver and farmer.
Survivors, include his wife, Ethel S. McCormack of Prospect; four sons, Dennis 
and Kenneth McCormack, both of Mishawaka, Ind., Richard McCormack of 
Bloomington, Ind., Thomas McCormack of Pulaski; one daughter, Theresa Brownlow 
of Prospect; two brothers, David McCormack of South Bend, Ind., Charles 
McCormack of Pulaski; four sisters, Katherine Griggs of Michigan, Dorothey 
Robison, Velma Campbell, and Florence Griggs, all of Osecola, Ind.; 10 
grandchildren.
McCORMACK, Nell Mae Kilgore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mrs. Nell Mae McCormack, 87, of Prospect, died Thursday, March 31, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were conducted in Chillicothe, Ohio.
A native of Ohio, Mrs. McCormack was the daughter of the late Vitus and Anna 
Allen Kilgore and was married to the late Ned McCormack.
The only local survivor is a nephew, Alan Max Kilgore of Prospect. Several 
nieces and nephews also survive.
McCORMICK, Ada Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Mrs. Ada Mae McCormick, age 90, of Route 4, Pulaski, died at Pulaski Health Care 
Center February 4, 1984.
Services were held at two o'clock February 5 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery, Floyd Farris officiating.
A native of Lincoln County, she is survived by husband, Dick Bell McCormick of 
Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. John W. Turner and Mrs. Hoyt Haislip of Decatur, 
Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Lon Henson of Beech Hill and Mrs. Buford Hamlin , 
Pulaski; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews..
McCORMICK, Ruthie Smelser OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jun 1986
Ruthie Smelser McCormick, 75, died Monday, June 2, 1986 at her home. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with burial in the Athens City Cemetery.
Survivors include one brother, Leslie Smelser, Nashville; four sisters, Azale 
Ridner and Zelma DeVerna, both of Pulaski, Lazetta Moore, Ohio, Allie Naszbaum, 
Waynesboro; several nieces and nephews.
McCORMICK, Willie Bunyan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
Willie Bunyan McCormick, 76, of Frankewing, formerly of Killen, Alabama, died on 
Sunday, August 1, 1982 in a Florence, Ala. hospital after a short illness.
He was the son of the late John Bunyan and Tommy Vernell McCormick.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday August 3 at Center Star First 
Presbyterian Church, Center Star, Alabama with burial in Barnett Cemetery.
Survivors include six sons, Preston McCormick, Rogersville, Ala., J. P. 
McCormick and Opal McCormick, Athens, Ala., Roger McCormick, South Carolina, 
Bobby McCormick, Florence, Ala., Gerald McCormick, Meredianville, Ala.; one 
daughter, Mrs. Murrel Snoddy , Killen, Ala.; 20 grandchildren, 10 
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dick Bell McCormick of Pulaski, Harris 
McCormick of Lewisburg; and Mrs. Louise Roberts, Pulaski.
Morrison and Elkins Funeral Home, Florence, Ala., was in charge of arrangements.
McCOWAN, Douglas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Douglas McCowan, 67, of the Bunker Hill Community, who died 
Friday, December 5 in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, were held Sunday at 2:00 
p. m. at Ralston-Lee Chapel with burial in Riverview Memory Garden in that city.
Mr. McCowan was an employee of Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine Stephenson McCowan; a daughter, Miss 
Fredia Gail McCowan, Bunker Hill; two sons, Ted McCowan and Adrian McCowan, 
Elkmont, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. William Snell, Old Hickory, Mrs. Allen 
Kellum, Richmond, Va. and Mrs. Brown Watson, Pulaski; two brothers, John 
McCowan, Chicago, Ill. and Leslie McCowan, Lowell, Ark. and one grandchild.
McCOWAN, Leslie B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jun 1987
Mr. Leslie B. McCowan, 64, of Florence, Ala., died Monday, June 22, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 25, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McCowan was the son of the late Matt and Ellis 
Gatlin McCowan. He was a retired employee of Industrial Hardward Sales.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha L. McCowan of Florence; three sisters, 
Mrs. Annie Snell of Old Hickory, Mrs. Mable Kellam of Richmond, Va., Mrs. 
Elizabeth Watson of Pulaski.
McCOWN, Nina Florence OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mrs. Nina Florence McCown, 97, died Wednesday, April 13, 1988, in a Franklin 
nursing home after an extended illness. Graveside services were conducted 
Friday, April 15, at Elkton Cemetery with the Rev. Bruce Lancaster and the Rev 
Jay Hoppus officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Elkmont Springs, Ala., Mrs. McCown was married to the late martin H. 
McCown of Lincoln County. She was a member of the Elkton Methodist Church and a 
teacher for many years in Elkton and Pulaski elementary schools.
Survivors include one sister, Velma M. Grigsby; five nieces and nephews.
McCRACKEN, John Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jul 1987
Mr. John Calvin McCracken, 82, died Sunday, July 5, 1987, at Kit Carson 
Convalescent Center in Jackson, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, at Jackson, Calif., 
with burial in that city.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McCracken was the son of the late John Lytle and 
Nina Poston McCracken and was married to the late Jerry Jeradia McCracken. He 
was a member of Bunker Hill Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II, and 
worked as a certified public accountant.
Survivors include three sisters, Ruth McCracken and Mrs. Robert Barnes, both of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Edwin Poston of Graysville, GA; several nieces and nephews.
McCRACKEN, Kathleen Harwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1988
Mrs. Kathleen McCracken, 89, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 5, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Roy Hardiman officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. McCracken was the daughter of the late Robert 
Early and Addie Harwell. She was married to the late J. W. McCracken.
Survivors include six nephews.
McCRACKEN, Lera Minatra OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Mar 1983
Mrs. Lera Minatra McCracken, 86, Pulaski, died Monday, February 28, 1983, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tues., March 1, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Tom Campbell 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late David W. and Frances 
Bennett Minatra and was married to the late Mahlon S. McCracken.
She is survived by one son, Mahlon S. McCracken, Jr., Rockville, Maryland; three 
daughters, Mrs. John Walker Wheeler, Lynnville, Mrs. Bob Taylor, Fayetteville, 
Mrs. Pat Maeller, Honolulu, Hawaii; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Sumners, Mrs. 
Lacy Loyd and Mrs. Raymond Harwell, all of Pulaski; ten grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
McCRACKEN, Lillian Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mrs. Lillian Smith McCracken, 86, of Nashville, died Tuesday, April 15, 1986, at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, 
April 17, at Bennett May Chapel with Dr. Joe E. Pennel officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McCracken was the daughter of the late Bascom and 
Iva Hayes Smith and was married to the late William David McCracken.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hindman of Nashville; one sister, 
Mrs. M. Smith Barrick of Pulaski; one granddaughter, Mrs. Bruce A. Kyburz of 
Marietta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren.
McCRACKEN, Mahlon S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Aug 1982
Mahlon S. McCracken, 90, of Route 4, Pulaski, died August 29, 1982 at the Giles 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Tuesday, August 31 at 
3:30 p. m. with Tom Orr and J. W. McCullough officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McCracken was a retired farmer. He was married to 
Lera Minatra McCracken, and was the son of the late Robert and Virginia Blow 
McCracken.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Lera Minatra McCracken of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Mrs. John Walker Wheeler of Lynnville, Mrs. Bob Taylor of 
Fayetteville and Mrs. Pat Moeller of Honolulu, Hawaii; one son, Mahlon S. 
McCracken, Jr., of Rockville, Maryland; one sister, Mrs. Rufus Campbell of 
Pulaski; ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
McCULLEY, Charles P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Charles P. McCulley of Cookeville, Tenn., died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 1985, at 
West Side Hospital in Nashville.
Mr. McCulley was vice-mayor and a member of the Cookeville City Council for 
three terms before retiring because of ill health. He was a member of the First 
Methodist Church, Cookeville, and a member of the Backsliders' Sunday School 
Class. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Civitan Club.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, Feb. 9, Maurice Moore officiating, with 
burial in the Cookeville City Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy Tayes McCulley, Cookeville; a brother, 
Sam McCulley, Cookeville; a sister, Mrs. Ervin (Rosalee) Peters, Pulaski; a 
niece and a nephew.
McCOLLOUGH, J. W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
The Rev. J. W. McCollough, 78, of the Bunker Hill community died Wednesday, 
Sept. 13, 1989, at his residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 16, 
at Bunker Hill Church of God with Morgan Davis officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Randolph County, Ala., the Rev. McCollough was the son of the late 
David H. and Bulah Carpenter McCollough. He was a retired minister from the 
Bunker Hill Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Loretha A. McCollough of Bunker Hill; two sons, 
Nathan McCollough of Bunker Hill, Wallace McCollough of Anderson, Ind.; one 
daughter, Twyla Loretha Christianson of Nobelsville, Ind.; five brothers, Ernest 
McCollough of Greenville, S.C., A.G. and Robert McCollough, both of Roanoke, 
Ala., Reuben McCollough of Lanett, Ala., Sam McCollough of Texas; two sisters, 
Rena Whitley and Bulah Lee Duffee, both of Roanoke, Ala.; three grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
McDONALD, Baby Girl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1984
Baby Girl McDonald of 520 E. Madison Street, Pulaski, died February 10, 1984, at 
the Maury County Hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 11, 
at 2 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Arthur Jansson officiating.
Survivors include her parents, Dennis and Donna McDonald of Pulaski; maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dean Kilpatrick of Pulaski; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth 
McDonald, also of Pulaski.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
McDOUGAL, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1980
Former Pulaskian, James McDougal, 25, was the victim of a drowning accident on 
Old Hickory Lake, Tuesday evening. McDougal was a 1973 graduate of Giles County 
High School and was living in Hendersonville.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. McDougal, of Hendersonville.
Funeral services and burial will be held in Hendersonville.
McELROY, Beverly Marie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1983
Mrs. Beverly Marie McElroy, 46, of 557 Culpepper Street, Pulaski, died 
Wednesday, September 14, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Queen Ann Funeral Home Saturday, September 17, 
at 1:00 p.m. with Brother William Miles officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Pulaski, Mrs. McElroy was a Licenced Practical Nurse and was a 
member of the Taylor Street Church of Christ. She was married to Robert L. 
McElroy of Pulaski and was the daughter of Mrs. Rhoda Drake Martin Oliver and 
the late Ed Martin.
Survivors other than her husband and mother, include, two daughters, Mrs. 
Phyllis Brown, Mrs. Karla Cotham, both of Pulaski; one son, Sp. 4 Keith McElroy 
of Fort McClellan, Alabama; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn M. 
Houston, Mrs. Betty O. Crawford, both of Chicago, Illinois.
McELROY, Charles (Jokey) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Funeral services for Charles (Jokey) McElroy were held April 8 in Kansas City, 
Kansas. A memorial service was held April 24 at Watson's Tabernacle Baptist 
Church in Pulaski with Elder Wayne Hayes officiating. Mr. McElroy was a native 
of Giles County.
McELROY, Herman Elliott OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jan 1982
Herman Elliott McElroy, 79, of Starkville, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, 
December 30, 1981, at Oktibbeha Hospital.
A native of Kewenee, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. L. A. 
McElroy and the husband of the late Irena Quinn McElroy. A retired Mississippi 
State Power Plant engineer, he was a Mason and a member of Albert Lodge of 
Starkville.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 1, 1982, at Welch Funeral 
Home in Starkville, the Rev. Morris Taylor and the Rev. Hugh Hamilton 
officiating, with burial in Oktibbeha Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include two sons, Elliott McElroy, Pulaski, and Charles S. McElroy, 
Starkville; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Wachter, Houston, Texas; three 
sisters, Mrs. W. F. Clark, Mrs. James D. Wright, and Mrs. Albert Boswell, all of 
Meridian, Mississippi; eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
The family requests that memorial gifts be made to the American Cancer Society.
McFARLAND, Roscoe G. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Mar 1984
Mr. Roscoe G. McFarland, 79, Rt. 2, Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 13, 1984 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 
at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Marcus Nickell 
officiated.
A native of Madisonville, Ky., he was the son of the late James and Mollie 
Waltrip McFarland, and was the husband of Wilma Young McFarland; she survives.
He also survived by a brother, Richard McFarland, Jackson, Tenn. A member of the 
Methodist Church, Mr. McFarland retired years ago from the post of manager of 
the old American Cigan Plant in Pulaski.
McFARLAND, Wilma C. Young OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Oct 1984
Mrs. Wilma C. McFarland, 81, Pulaski, died on Friday, October 5, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
William Spencer and Ella Jane Hayes Young and was married to the late Roscoe G. 
McFarland. She was a Methodist.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Marcus Nickell officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lora Inman, Pulaski, and several nieces and 
nephews.
McGAVOCK, Kelly Dawn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1988
One teenager is dead and another is charged with driving under the influence as 
a result of a two-car accident. Kelly Dawn McGavock, Long Meadow Circle, 
Pulaski, died at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville as a result of injuries she 
sustained in the accident.
She was a back passenger in a car driven by Melissa Myers, 18, Pulaski. Two 
other passengers in the Myers' car, Kelly Smith, 19, and Michael Thornton, 17, 
both of Pulaski escaped injury......
Funeral services for Miss McGavock were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Larry Gillespie officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Miss McGavock was a Giles County native, a graduate of Giles County High School 
and a student at Martin Methodist College.
Survivors include her parents, Dale McGavock and Barbara Gaines McGavock, both 
of Pulaski; one brother, David McGavock of Murfreesboro; one sister, Susan 
McGavock of Pulaski; her paternal grandfather, Walter McGavock of Pulaski; and 
her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gaines of Pulaski.
McGEE, Harold Dean (Bill) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1985
Mr. Harold Dean (Bill) McGee, 41, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 21, 1985, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital from injuries received in a logging accident.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Henry and Medley McGee. He 
was a self-employed logger.
Suvivors include one son, Dean McGee of Missouri; one daughter, Renny McGee of 
Missouri; two brothers, Tulley and Larry McGee, both of Pulaski; five sisters, 
Mable White, Mary Whitworth, aisy Rich, Barbara Wallace, Dot Thornton, all of 
Pulaski.
McGEE, James Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mr. James Robert McGee, 46, Mitchell Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, September 
25, 1982 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, 
September 27 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Mr. McGee was the son of the late Henry and Lena Medley McGee. He was a logger.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Ruth Wright McGee; two sons, James 
Michael and Bradford McGee, Pulaski; two daughters, Ada Marie and Vickey C. 
McGee, Pulaski; three brothers, Tully and Larry, Pulaski and Bill McGee, Cypress 
Inn, Tennessee; four sisters, Daisy Rich, Barbara Wallace, Mable White, and Mary 
Ellen Whitworth, Pulaski; and a half-sister, Dot Thornton, Pulaski.
McGEE, Leon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1988
Mr. Leon McGee, 61, of Columbus, Ga., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1988, at Walter 
Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 29, 
at Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home in Columbus, Ga., with burial in that city.
A native of Giles County, Mr McGee was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
McGee. He was retired from the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Clara McGee of Columbus, Ga.; one daughter, Regina 
Zapata of Georgia; one step-daughter, Gloria Miller of Texas; three brothers, J. 
C. and Bud McGee, both of Pulaski, William McGee of Mississippi; one sister, 
Sandra Wasson of Pulaski.
McGEE, Lillie Florence Snow OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1986
Mrs. Lillie (Molly) Florence McGee, 79, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, Feb. 7, 
1986, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Carl Bond and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. McGee was the daughter of the late James Henry 
and Anna Mae Davis Snow and was married to the late Herman McGee. She was 
retired from Genesco.
Survivors include four sons, Leon McGee of Columbus, Ga., J. C McGee of Pulaski, 
Edward McGee of Hamilton, Miss., Thomas Fagan McGee of Bodenham; one daughter, 
Sandra Wasson of Bodenham; two sons, G. F. Snow of Union City, Tenn., John Henry 
Snow of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two sisters, Wilma Campbell of Nashville, Mrs. Eddie 
Rottero of Hendersonville, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
McGEE, Robert Lester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1983
Robert Lester McGee, 54, of Wilson, North Carolina (formerly of the Bodenham 
Community), died on Thursday, February 24, 1983.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 1983 at Evergreen Memorial 
Gardens with the Rev. Danny Braswell officiating.
A retired Army master sergeant, Mr. McGee is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie 
McGee of Wilson, North Carolina; two daughters, Miss Patricia McGee of Houston, 
Texas and Mrs. Brenda Boyle of Annapolis, Maryland; one son, Robert L. McGee, 
Jr. of Wilson, North Carolina; his mother, Mrs. Lillie McGee of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Sandra Wasson of Pulaski; four brothers, Leon McGee of Columbus, 
Georgia, William McGee of Hamilton, Miss., J. C. and Thomas McGee, both of 
Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
McGILL, Charles David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Apr 1986
Mr. Charles David McGill, 56, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 24, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the National Guard Chaplin officiating. Burial was in Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McGill was the son of the late Flora Lee Thorne 
McGill. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was disabled.
Survivors include his father, Homer McGill of Minor Hill; his wife, Barbara 
Blade McGill of Pulaski; three sons, Carl Wayne, Timothy Wade and Randall Paul 
McGill all of Pulaski; one daughter, Pamela Douthit of Dellrose; six brothers, 
Billy and Terry McGill, both of Pulaski, Milford and Daniel McGill, both of 
Alabama, McGill of Louisiana, Don McGill of Indiana; three sisters, Lois McGill, 
Sandra Teeples, both of Pulaski, Myra Siniard of Minor Hill; five grandchildren.
McGILL, Doyce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1986
Mr. Doyce McGill, 72, of Nashville, died Wednesday, June 11, 1986, at General 
Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 p. m. Friday, June 13, at Booth Chapel 
Cemetery. Ellis Funeral Home of Nashville was in charge of the arrangements. Mr. 
McGill was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Ruth McGill of Nashville; three daughters, 
Wynell Hooie, Evelyn Martin, Carolyn Fischer; one step daughter, Betty Duke; 
three sons, Kenneth and Joe Junior Terry and Clifford McGill; one step son, Carl 
Bullard; four sisters, Evie Smith, Irene White, Aulben Cockrell, Louise White; 
one brother, Royce McGill; 16 grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
McGILL, Ethel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
Ethel McGill, 95, of Route One, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, August 10, 1982, at 
Westside Hospital, Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Jacob Gardner at 2:00 p.m. on 
Wednesday, August 11 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McGill was married to the late James McGill and 
was the daughter of the late George and Emmie Hester White.
She is survived by three sons, Robert McGill of Pulaski; Glen McGill of 
Murfreesboro and William D. McGill of Nashville; three daughters, Miss Margaret 
McGill and Mrs. Minnie Fulton, both of Pulaski, and Mrs. Joe Yeager of 
Lawrenceburg; 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren also survive.
McGILL, Leo C. S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 May 1983
Mr. Leo C. S. McGill, 37, died Friday, May 20, 1983 at University of Arkansas 
Medical Center.
Mr. McGill was a member of the Church of Christ and the son of the late Colmon 
S. and Irene Hood McGill.
Survivors include his wife; Mrs. Cathy Pitts McGill, Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. 
Estelene Thigpen, Knoble, Ark., Mrs. Sandra Cleo Walker, Pulaski, TN, Mrs. Hazel 
Bryant, mrs. Mazell Hardin and Mrs. Faye Bailey, all of Columbia, TN; two 
brothers, Paul McGill, Columbia, and Henry McGill, Loretto, TN; two 
step-daughters, Christi and Dianna Russ, both of Pulaski.
Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 23, 1983 at Lay Funeral Home Chapel. 
Burial was in Appleton Cemetery at Appleton, TN, Bro. Richard Long, officiating.
McGILL, Martha Ruth Sisk OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1985
Mrs. Martha Ruth McGill of Nashville died Monday, Oct. 7, 1985, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Billy Craighead and Wallace Chapel officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, William D. (Billy) McGill of Nashville; one son, 
David McGill of Murfreesboro; two brothers, Harold and Wilburn Sisk, both of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Agnus McCorkle of Florence, Ala., Lucille Harkleroad of 
Dublin, Ga.
McGILL, Robert E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Mr. Robert E. McGill, 71, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon and Pete Fernier officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Esther Bass McGill of Pulaski; one son, Billy McGill 
of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Joel Slaton of Pulaski; two brothers, Glen McGill 
of Murfreesboro, Bill McGill of Nashville; three sisters, Margaret McGill and 
Mrs. Minnie Fulton, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Martha Ruth Yeager of Lawrenceburg; 
three grandchildren.
McGLOCKLIN, Georgia Lou (Dot) Kelley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Georgia Lou (Dot) McGlocklin, 46, died Friday in St. Thomas Hospital in 
Nashville from wounds to the face and chest officers say resulted when James E. 
McGlocklin, her husband, opened fire three time with a .12 guage shotgun.....
Funeral services for Mrs. McGlocklin were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Rolin Moss officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in 
Elkmont, Ala.
She was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Ora Moss Kelley.
Survivors include her father, George G. Kelley of Prospect; six sons, James 
McGlocklin of Prospect, Bill, Larry, Bobby, and Barry Hardy, all of Athens, Ala. 
and G. K. Hardy of Florence, Ala.; one daughter, Lesia Solomon of Prospect; six 
brothers, Wayne, Elwood, Ray, Jim and John Kelley, all of Prospect, and Henry 
Kelley of Athens; four sisters, Helen Beddingfield of Pulaski, Lura Kelley of 
Prospect, Eva Watkins of Elkmont and Florine Culps of Michigan; four 
grandchildren.
McINTYRE, Ellen Gilbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mrs. Ellen Gilbert McIntyre of Pulaski, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1985, at the 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 
9, at Bennett May Chapel with Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mrs. Don Tiller of Emporia, Va.; several 
nieces and nephews and cousins.
McINTYRE, John Tune, Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Feb 1983
Dr. John Tune McIntyre, Jr., 75, Hidden Valley Apartments, Pulaski, died 
Tuesday, February 22, 1983 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services will be 
held at 2 p.m., Thursday at Bennett-May Chapel, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery, the Rev. Paul Allen and the Rev. Bill Moss officiating.
Born in Bristol, Tennessee, Dr. McIntire was the son of the late J. T., Sr. and 
Maggie Lee Pyle McIntyre. His wife, Mrs. Ellen Gilbert McIntyre of Pulaski 
survives. Dr. McIntyre was a retired dentist.
Additional survivors include, one sister, Mrs. Don Tiller of Emporia, VA and 
several nieces and nephews.
McKELVY, Roy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Oct 1984
Roy McKelvy, a printer for more than a half century prior to his retirement due 
to illness earlier this year, died Wednesday, October 3, 1984, at Hillside 
Hospital.
Known by his many friends and fellow workers at OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 
as "Mr. Roy," the veteran newspaper employee was 74 years old. He was a veteran 
of World War II.
Mr. McKelvy was described by fellow workers as "a very quiet person, a man who 
listened more than he talked."
James Garner, superintendent of Pulaski Publishing, Inc., called Mr. McKelvy, "A 
very reliable fellow who always was here, a skilled man who never complained 
about anything."
Garner said his former fellow-worker was in charge of advertising make for 
OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, for years, and that he was "a skilled job 
printer."
Mr. McKelvy was a member of the Baptist Church. He was married to Mrs. Ruby 
McKelvy of 518 South Rhodes Street, Pulaski, who survives.
A son of the late Rolin and Mattie Belle Williams McKelvy, he was born in 
Decatur, Ala.
Funeral services willbe at 1 p.m. Friday at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial will be in Fall River Cemetery. Members of 
the newspaper staff will serve as pallbearers.
Survivors in addition to his wife include two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine 
Stevenson and Mrs. Patricia Smith, both of Pulaski; one half-sister, Mrs. Ruby 
Jewell Attkisson, Pulaski; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
McKINNEY, Buddy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Buddy McKinney, 65, Route 1, Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 28, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memorial Gardens.
Mr. McKinney was a Giles County native and the son of the late Harry Sr. and 
Shirley Johnson McKinney. He was a World War II veteran and retired from the 
Pulaski Natural Gas Department.
Survivors include one son, Harry L. McKinney, Pulaski; one daughter, Sheila 
Wells, Pulaski; four sisters, Bertha Lee Odeneal, Pulaski, Margaret Jackson, 
Lester, Ala., Elizabeth Norwood, Minor Hill and Evelyn Davis, Melbourne, Fla. 
and five grandchildren.
McKINNEY, Henry Mayes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mr. Henry Mayes McKinney, 81, of Pulaski, died Monday, June 30, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Paul McKinney and Shugart Martin officiating. Burial was in 
Wright Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McKinney was the son of the late Henry and Augusta 
Mayes McKinney. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Laurine (Charlie) Haislip McKinney of Pulaski; two 
daughters, Betty Storey and Martha Hobby, both of Nashville; three brothers, 
Elsie, Gaylon and Howard McKinney, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Miss Lillian 
McKinney of Pulaski, Lucille Archer of Marietta, Ga.; four grandchildren.
McKINNEY, Shirley Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jan 1983
Shirley McKinney, 88, of Route One, Minor Hill died on Saturday, January 1, 1983 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted y Brother Jim Morgan at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 
January 4 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. McKinney was a member of the Church of Christ. She was 
married to the late Henry Stacy McKinney and the daughter of the late Andrew 
Johnson and Inez Farris Johnson.
Survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. Ned Odeneal of Pulaski; Mrs. Lester 
Jackson of Lester, Ala., Mrs. Elizabeth Norwood of Minor Hill and Mrs. James 
Davis of Melbourne, Fla.; one son, Harry McKinney, Jr. of Pulaski; one sister, 
Mrs. Emma Haddock of Valdosta, Ga.; one brother, Robert A. Johnson of Lewisburg; 
eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and one 
great-great-grandchild.
McKINNEY, Pearlie White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearlie McKinney, 71, who died Tuesday, January 22 at 
her home in Minor Hill were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at Spry 
Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery in that city. 
Church of Christ minister Danny Pettus was the officiant.
Mrs. McKinney, who was a native of Athens, was the daughter of the late Charlie 
A. and Minnie Frances Elizabeth White. She was married to the late Fred 
McKinney.
Survivors include two sons, James D. McKinney, Athens and Billy McKinney, Valley 
Head, Ala.; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Zavodny, Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, 
Miss Frances White and Mrs. Mattie McKinney, Minor Hill; eight grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren.
McKINNEY, Vera Emma OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Jan 1985
Vera Emma McKinney, 75, died Monday, Dec. 31, 1984 at St. Thomas Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 2, 1985 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial on Friday in Davenport Memorial Park in Scott County, 
Iowa.
Survivors include her husband, James C. McKinney, Goodsprings; one sister, Ruth 
Gugelmeyer, Davenport, Iowa.
McKINNEY, Wayne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Nov 1988
Funeral services for Wayne McKinney, a victim of self-inflicted gunshot wound, 
were held Saturday, Nov. 12, at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala.
McKinney, 29, was a Pulaski native and the son of John and Ozell McKinney of 
Athens. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. J. D. Brooks 
officiating. Burial was in GatlinCemetery.
Survivors in addition to his parents, include his wife, Donna Wakefield McKinney 
of Elkmont; three sons, Barry, David and Bradley McKinney, all of Elkmont; and 
four brothers, Ray of Athens, James of Toney, Ala., Richard of Elkmont and Don 
McKinney of Tanner, Ala.
McKISSACK, Ada Nelson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1988
Mrs. Ada Nelson McKissack, 75, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 8, at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel with the Rev. Smith Gilbert officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove 
Cemetery.
A native of Decatur, Ala., Mrs. McKissack was the daughter of the late Arthur 
and Lizzie Young Phelps and was married to the late Roy McKissack and the late 
Van Nelson. She was a member of the Pentecostal church.
Survivors include two grandsons, Ronnie Nelson of Joliet, Ill., Clarence Nelson, 
Jr. of New York, N. Y.; one brother, Henry Phelps of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren.
McKISSACK, Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
Mr. Edward McKissack, 79, died Sunday, July 23, 1989, at his residence. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, July 26, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley Garrett officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McKissack was the son of the late Georgia Inman 
and Edward McKissack, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Shines McKissack; five children, Elizabeth 
Townsend and Julia McKissack, both of Indianapolis, Ind., Georgia Hobson of 
Nashville, Barbara Simington and Helen McKissack, both of Pulaski; four sisters, 
Ann Lone of Detroit, Mich., Ruby Brown, Dorothy Stewart and Nina J. Story, all 
of Nashville; one great-aunt, Mary Byrd Hobson of Lynnville; 10 grandchildren; 
15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
McKNIGHT, Charlie Buford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Charlie Buford McKnight, 78, 321 E. Washington Street, Pulaski, died June 15, 
1983 at his residence after a long illness.
Mr. McKnight was a Giles County native and the son of the late Robert L. and 
Kizzie Gaines McKnight.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Frankewing Cemetery, Harold Kilgo officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Charlie Mae McKnight, Pulaski; one son, Robert 
McKnight, Ardmore, Ala.; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Smartt, Pulaski; one brother, 
Jack McKnight, Pulaski; two sisters, Mary Bass Hillman and Flossie Weldon, both 
of Pulaski. Two grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
McKNIGHT, Clara Elizabeth Turner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1988
Mrs. Clara Elizabeth McKnight, 73, of Prospect (Elkton community) died Sunday, 
Jan. 24, 1988, at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 
25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in 
Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. McKnight was the daughter of the late 
Alec and Martha Ann Hobbs Turner.
Survivors include her husband, Pat McKnight of Elkton; one son, Paul McKnight of 
Decatur, Ala.; one daughter, Ann Newton of Elkton; three brothers, Alec Turner 
of Alabama, Acie Turner of Pleasant Hill, Calvin Turner of Ohio; four sisters, 
Bessie Ada and Lucy Hobbs, both of Elkton, Mary Stedman of Florida, Pearlie 
Hastings of Athens, Ala.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
McKNIGHT, Era Mae Holbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1981
Mrs. Era Mae McKnight, 85, of Route 2, Lynnville, died Monday, November 23 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. McKnight, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late Albert and 
Lavenia Tinnon Holbert. She was a member of the United Methodist Church
Survivors include her husband, Wiley McKnight; a daughter, Mrs. Sara Lou 
Hamlett, Pulaski; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
McKNIGHT, Wiley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1988
Mr. Wiley McKnight, 89, of Lynnville, died Friday, April 28, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McKnight was the son of the late Enis Lane and 
Sarah Elizabeth Dugger McKnight and was married to the late Era Mae McKnight. He 
was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one daughters, Mrs. Sarah Lou Hamlett of Pulaski; two 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
McLAUGHLIN, Willye Sanders OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Nov 1989
Mrs. Willye Sanders McLaughlin, 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 16, 15 National Funeral Home Chapel in 
Greenville Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Mississippi, Mrs. McLaughlin was the daughter of the late H. W. and 
Mattie Thomas Sanders. She was a graduate of Kings Daughters Hospital Nursing 
School and was a registered nurse before her marriage to the late Mitchell E. 
McLaughlin of Greenville. She lived the last 14 years in Pulaski.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy McLaughlin Roberts of Pulaski; two 
sons, Bill S. McLaughlin of Memphis, Mitchell McLaughlin, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga.; 
three brothers, Hubert and James Sanders, both of Cleveland, Miss., Thomas 
Sanders of Indianola, Miss.; two sisters, Mrs. Mac Sanders Berryhill of Jackson, 
Miss., Mrs. Elizabeth Sanders Russell of Greenville, Texas; six grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.
McCLAURINE, Mattie Will McNairy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1985
Mrs. Mattie Will McNairy McClaurine, 56, of Evanston, Illinois, died Saturday, 
March 16, 1985. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John 
N. McNairy.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 22, at 11 a.m. with burial in Rocky 
Mount Cemetery.
Survivors include, her mother, Mrs. Flavor Garrison McNairy; two brothers, John 
Ed and William Alfred McNairy, both of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Alberta 
Berry and Mrs. Fannie Lee Bridgeforth, both of Illinois; and Mrs. Bessie Mae 
Gardner of Elkton.
McGREW, Steele OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1985
Death has claimed Steele McGrew, a Pulaski native and publisher of two 
newspapers in the Athens, Ala. area for almost a quarter of a century.
Mr. McGrew died on Nov. 9 in Athens where graveside services were held on Nov. 
11. He was 77 years old.
Mr. McGrew was a graduate of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. 
where he played football for four years. He majored in political science and 
psychology.
In 1944, Mr. McGrew purchased The Alabama Courier, then six years later acquired 
the Limestone Democrat. He retained the identity of both newspapers, publishing 
one on Tuesday, the other on Thursday.
While publisher of the two papers for 24 years, he was instrumental in locating 
the Tennessee Valley Technical School, now a part of John C. Calhoun Community 
College, in south Limestone County. He served as president of the 
Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce.
He was elected president of the Alabama Press Association in 1954 and was 
instrumental in establishing the Alabama Newspaper Advertising Service.
McLAURINE, Annie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Aug 1981
Mrs. Annie Mae McLaurine, 93, of Lynnville died Sunday, August 2 in Lewisburg 
Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Wheeler. Interment was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. McLaurine was married to the late Henry M. McLaurine.
Survivors include a son, William McLaurine, Edgewood, Ky.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Louise Finley, Cookeville and Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Smyrna,
McLEAN, Carl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Mr. Carl McLean, age 95, of Route 3, Pulaski, died January 12, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held in Carr and Erwin Chapel Saturday, 
January 14 at 1:30 p.m. with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Denmark, Mr. McLean was retired from Ogilvie Flour Mills Company in 
Winnipeg, Manitoba. He was married to the late Ethel V. McNeese McLean.
Survivors include, three step-sons, Albert, Clifford, and William McGrew, all of 
Pulaski; one step-daughter, Mrs. Playford Tilly of Illinois; and several 
step-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
McLEAN, Ralph Carter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
Col. Ralph Carter McLean, 65, (Ret. U. S. Army) of Franklin died Saturday, 
January 12, 1980 at a Nashville hospital. Funeral services, with full military 
honors furnished by Ft. Campbell, Ky., were held Monday in the Chapel of Roses 
at Woodlawn Funeral Home, Nashville with burial following in Woodlawn Memorial 
Park. The Rev. Charles Poole was the officiant.
Col. McLean was a native of Lawrence County, the son of the late John Walter, 
Sr. and Lucinda Carter McLean. His wife, who survives, is the former Mary Neeley 
Deane of Pulaski.
In addition to Mrs. McLean survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lucinda Wise, 
Nashville; three brothers, John Walter McLean, Jr., Birmingham, Ala., Claude F. 
McLean, Campbellsville, Ky., and Samuel P. McLean, Murfreesboro; a sister, Mrs. 
Isabelle Ingram, Memphis and one grandchild.
McLIN, Halley Lee (Hank) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
H. L. (Hank) McLin, 75, of Route Four, Pulaski, died Saturday, April 6, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John W. 
and Hattie Sutton McLin and was married to the late Elaine Luna McLin. Mr. McLin 
was a World War II veteran and was retired from Gulf Oil Distributors.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Riverview Cemetery at Fayetteville, Clarence Stewart 
officiating.
Survivors include one brother, David McLin of Acken, South Carolina; two 
sisters, Mrs. Gid Wakefield and Miss Marie McLin, both of Frankewing.
McLIN, Marie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Miss Marie McLin, 71, Frankewing, died Thursday, March 9, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, at Frankewing Methodist Church with 
Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Frankewing Cemetery.
She was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late John William and 
Hattie Sutton McLin.
Survivors include, on brother, Dave McLin, Aiken, S.C. and one sister, Mrs. 
Ileen Wakefield, Frankewing.
McMAHAN, Forby OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
A Torrington/Fafnir bearing employee, returning home from work, was killed late 
Friday night in a three vehicle accident on Highway 64 west.
Forby McMahan, 49, Lawreneburg, was dead on arrival at Hillside Hospital 
following the 11:45 p.m. accident....
The accident occurred near a sharp curve near the Choates Creek United Methodist 
Church.
Funeral services for McMahan were held Monday at North Funeral Home in 
Lawrenceburg with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
McMahan was a Lawrence County native and the son of the late Thomas McMahan. 
Survivors include his wife, Rose Suratt McMahan, Lawrenceburg; his mother, 
Elizabeth Clifton McMahan, Leoma; one daughter, Sheila Mosley, Leoma; two sons, 
Michael, Leoma and Rickey, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Charlene White, Donelson 
and Helen McMahan, Oklahoma City, OK; six brother, Eugene, Oklahoma, Vernon, 
Jim, Don, Eddie and Terry, all of Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren and several 
nieces and nephews.
McMASTERS, Hettie Frances Shelton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Dec 1981
Mrs. Hettie Frances McMasters, 93, died on Saturday, December 12, 1981, at 
Ardmore Nursing Home.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Martha 
Jane Warren Shelton and the wife of the late Cebran McMasters.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Monday, December 14, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Glenn Chance and Dale Sewell 
officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elvy Bass, Minor Hill; seven grandchildren, 
15 great grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
McMASTERS, Paul L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1983
Paul L. McMasters, age 56, has died in a Louisville, Kentucky hospital. A native 
of Giles County, he is the son of the late Eston McMasters and Mary Lou Beard 
McMasters.
He is survived by a daughter, Paula, of Murfreesboro and two sons, Wesley and 
Skylar of Louisville.
Also surviving are three brothers, Virgil McMasters of Lawrenceburg, Wayne 
McMasters of Columbia, and Blaine McMasters of Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Buck 
Hardiman of Lexington, Kentucky, Mrs. Dorothy Hope of Smyrna, Mrs. Jack Frost of 
Glennwood, Georgia, Mrs. Lawrence Holt of Pulaski, and Mrs. Dickey Holt of 
Franklin.
McMILLEN, Myrtle Louise Whitsett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mrs. Myrtle Louise Whitsett McMillen, 78, of Dundee, Fla., died Sunday, Feb. 14, 
1988, at Haynes City Hospital in Haynes City, Fla. Funeral services were held 
Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Winter Haven, Fla., with 
burial in Eagle Lake, Fla.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McMillen was the daughter of the late Sam L. and 
Anne Liza Cole Whitsett and was married to the late John Robert McMillen, Sr.
Survivors include three sons, John Robert (Bobby) McMillen of Pulaski, Morris 
and James McMillen, both of Winter Haven, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Wters 
of Dundee, Fla., Mrs. Dorothy Jones of St. Petersburg, Fla.; several 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Lois Whitsett of 
Lawrenceburg.
McMILLON, Sam T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Funeral services for Sam T. McMillon of Route 2, Pulaski, a retired supervisor 
for the State of Tennessee Highway Department, who died Wednesday, September 10 
in Baptist Hospital, Nashville, were held Friday at 2:30 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by Church of Christ ministers, Herbert McNeese and Marshall Flowers. 
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McMillon was the son of the late Andrew J. and 
Mattie Holley McMillon. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine McMillon; two sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Turner and Mrs. Janie Pierce, both of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
McNAIRY, John Nichol OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
John Nichol McNairy, 80, Pulaski, died on Sunday, June 5, 1984, at his home. A 
native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Ed and Mattie Birdsong 
McNairy. He was a retired farmer and a member of Rocky Mount Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home, Douglas Coleman officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Flavor McNairy, Pulaski; two sons, John Ed 
McNairy and William Alfred McNairy, Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Mattie W. 
McLaurine, Mrs. Alberta Berry, Mrs. Fannie L. Bridgeforth, all of Evanston, 
Illinois, and Mrs. Bessie M. Gardner of Elkton; four sisters, Mrs. Carrie Mae 
Gardner, Mrs. Eunice Williams, Mrs. Maxie Brown, all of Nashville, and Mrs. 
Louise Franklin, Louisville, Kentucky; a brother, James Ed McNairy, Nashville; 
13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
McNAIRY, Raymond OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Feb 1983
Raymond McNairy of Route One, Delrose died on Thursday, January 27, 1983 at 
Community Hospital in Lewisburg following an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Doug Coleman at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, 
Jan. 30 at Rocky Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in Rocky 
Mount Cemetery, Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McNairy was a member of the Rocky Mount Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church. He was the son of the late Ed and Mattie Brunson McNairy. 
His wife, Mrs. Lillian McNairy of Delrose, survives.
Additional survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Mae Lean MeMon of Inglewood, 
California; two sons, Morris McNairy of Nashville and William McNairy of 
Indianapolis, Indiana; two grandchildren; four sister, Mrs. Carrie Mae Gardner, 
Mrs. Maxie Brown, Mrs. Eunice Williams, all of Nashville, and Mrs. Louise 
Franklin of Louisville, Kentucky; two brothers, John Nick McNairy of Pulaski and 
Edward McNairy of Nashville; one step-son, Norman Trollinger of Shelbyville; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Clara Mae Hall of Lynchburg and Mrs. Pearline Durant of 
Washington, D.C.; and many other relatives and friends.
McNAIRY, Rosie Houston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jan 1989
Rosie McNairy, 86, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 1989 at National Health Care Center 
in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Jan. 24 at Taylor Street Church of 
Christ with James Bell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. McNairy was the daughter of the late Silas and 
Isabelle Houston and was married to the late Robert McNairy.
Survivors include one son, Robert McNairy, Jr., Pulaski; five brothers, Silas, 
Edward, Charles and Melvin Houston, all of Pulaski, Morris Houston, Nashville; 
three sisters, Orleane Davis, Pulaski, Daisy Wilson and Linda Pointer, both of 
Nashville; five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
McNEESE, Dorothy Newton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Nov 1982
Mrs. Dorothy Newton McNeese, 68, Route 3, Pulaski, died Thursday, October 28, 
1982, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. 
Saturday, October 30 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in New Zion Cemetery, the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Donnie Russell officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late R. P. and Hulda 
Hickman Newton.
She is survived by her husband, Burrow McNeese; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Gary, 
Madison, Mrs. Ernest Adams, Hermitage, Mrs. Henry McNeese, Old Hickory; and a 
brother, Woodrow Newton, Lewisburg.
McNEESE, Dudley J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
Mr. Dudley J. McNeese, 92, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Bro. Paul Webb and Bro. B. C. Carr officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McNeese was the son of the late H. C. and Martha 
Craig McNeese. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was a retired 
merchant and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Retha McNeese of Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. 
Charles (Almedia) Adkisson of Illinois, Mrs. Edward (Laura) Usselton, Mrs. James 
(Robbie) Edwards, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Allen (Ladye) Sellers of Columbia; five 
sons, Harvey, Herbert, Jessie, and Cecil McNeese, all of Pulaski, D. J. McNeese 
of Columbia; 25 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and five 
great-great-grandchildren.
McNEESE, Floyd D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Jun 1989
Mr. Floyd D. McNeese, 77, of Elkton died Monday, June 12, 1989, at West Side 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 14, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McNeese was the son of the late Carl and Tera 
Austin McNeese and was married tot he late Frances Roland McNeese. He was 
retired from Genesco.
Survivors include three sons, Troy McNeese of Elkton, Rex McNeese of Moulton, 
Ala., Doug McNeese of Maryland; three sisters, Ruby Wilburn of Lynnville, Elvina 
Massey of Elkton, Rebecca Ray of Beech Hill; seven grandchildren.
McNEESE, Frances Roland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Sep 1987
Mrs. Frances Roland McNeese, 64, of Elkton, died Thursday, Sept. 10, 1987, at 
her residence.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Jay 
Hoppus and William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs.McNeese was the daughter of the late George and 
Pearl Branch Roland. She was employed at W. E. Stephens Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd D. McNeese of Elkton; three sons, Doug 
McNeese of Maryland, Rex McNeese of Alabama, Troy McNeese of Elkton; two 
sisters, Mrs. Wilma Ivy of Elkton, Mrs. Mamie Brown of Pulaski; six 
grandchildren.
McNEESE, Frances Ruth Garrett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Mrs. Frances Ruth McNeese, age 75, of Route 7, Rolling Meadows, Pulaski, died 
November 4, 1983, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel Sunday, November 6, at 2:00 
p.m. with the Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in the Elkton 
Cemetery.
Mrs. McNeese was a native of Texas and was a member of the Baptist Church. She 
was a housewife. Mrs. McNeese was married to the late Lee McNeese and was the 
daughter of the late James and Alice Hastings Garrett.
Survivors include, four daughters, Mrs. Frances Hall, Mrs. Nancy Filyaw, both of 
Elkton, Mrs. Nellie Pope of Tupelo, Mississippi, Mrs. Lillian Magnusson of 
Ardmore; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; 
and one sister, Mrs. Link Cummings of Huntsville, Alabama.
McNEESE, Joe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Nov 1989
Mr. Joe McNeese, 75, of Prospect (Elkton), died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services wer held Monday, Nov. 27, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McNeese was the son of the late G. A. and Ida Bell 
Phillips McNeese. He was a member of the Elkton Baptist Church since 1934 and 
was a Mason, member of the Giles County Sportsman Club and Domino Club, was a 
local merchant for 27 years and was retired from the County and State Highway 
Departments.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Broadway McNeese of Elkton; one son, Paul 
McNeese of Autaugaville, Ala.; one daughter, Katherine Pool of Huntsville, Ala.; 
five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
McNEESE, Lillian Irene Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jul 1987
Mrs. Lillian Irene McNeese, 73, of Pulaski, died Saturday, July 4, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, July 6, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mrs. McNeese was the daughter of the late 
Daniel Elmo and Mollie Hooper Thomas and was married to the late Floyd C. 
McNeese.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edwin McCree of Minor Hill, Mrs. Frances 
Evans of Pulaski, Mrs. Thomas Vincent of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Pendel 
of Jonesburg, Ark., Mrs. Ollie Averhart of Missouri; seven grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren and 11 step-grandchildren.
McNEESE, Velma Alene Broadway OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Oct 1981
Mrs. Velma Alene McNeese, 79, Route 2, Prospect, died Monday, October 5, 1981, 
at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Presley and Lottie 
Campbell Broadway and the wife of the late William A.McNeese.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, October 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Elkton Cemetery, William Suddarth and James Hargrove 
officiating.
Survivors include one son, Howard McNeese, Huntsville, Alabama; three brothers, 
Floyd Broadway, Aiken, South Carolina, James Broadway, Atlanta, Georgia, and 
David Broadway, Elkton; three sisters, Alma Garrett, Pulaski, Annie Pearl 
Shannon, Jackson, Tennessee, and Mrs. Joe McNeese, Elkton; one grandson and one 
great-grandchild.
McNEESE, William Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
William Howard McNeese, 63, Huntsville, Alabama, died on Saturday, May 19, 1984, 
in Huntsville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William A. and Velma 
Broadway McNeese. He was a World War II veteran.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include one son, Julian McNeese of Pulaski, and one grandson.
McREE, Guy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jan 1983
Guy McRee, 73, of Route One, Prospect died on Saturday, January 1, 1983 at his 
home in the Stella Community.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. James Edd Holt at 2:00 p. m. on 
Sunday, January 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. McRee was a farmer. He was married to Annie Belle 
Johnson McRee of Stella. His parents were the late George and Eddie Ashford 
McRee.
Additional survivors include, one son, Billy McRee of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Eddie Ruth Baker of Athens, Ala.; one sister, Lucille Simpson of Stella; six 
grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
McVAY, Mary Alice Blasingame OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1982
Mrs. Mary Alice Blasingame McVay, 56, died on Sunday, July 4, 1982, at her home 
in Sarasota, Florida.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Blasingame of Giles County 
and Sarasota. She was a graduate of Sarasota High School and attended Florida 
State University. She was a member of the Christian Church, where she served as 
a deaconess, Sunday School teacher, and church board member.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday, July 7, at First Christian 
Church, with burial in Palms Memorial Park, James D. Bailiff officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Harry W. McVay, Sarasota; two sons, Harry McVay 
and Richard McVay, Sarasota; a daughter, Janice Warren, Sarasota; a brother, 
William F. Blasingame of Bells, Tennessee; a sister, Jane Petz of Sarasota; and 
two grandchildren. She is also survived by a number of relatives in the Giles 
County area.
MEDLEY, Fred OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Feb 1983
Mr. Fred Medley, 48, Tanglewood Apts., Pulaski, died Wednesday, February 2, 1983 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in the Kirkland Cemetery, the Rev. Clarence 
K. Stewart and the Rev. Dalton Warren officiating.
He was the son of Mrs. Roberta Newton Medley of Fayetteville and the late Mr. 
Henry Medley.
He is survived by his mother; his wife, Mrs. Florence Medley of Pulaski; three 
sons, Roger, Anthony and Rodney Medley, Pulaski; two step-sons, Joe Medley and 
Anthony Barnett, Pulaski; five daughters, Paula Bolton, Elaine Ashby and 
Patricia Brannon, Fayetteville and Jackie Moyers and Jackie Brazier of Pulaski; 
and a step-daughter, Sheila Barnett, Pulaski; six brothers, Junior, Bobby and 
David Medley, Pulaski, Harold Wayne and Ronnie Medley, Fayetteville; a sister, 
Mary Beegle, Pulaski; and 11 grandchildren.
MEDLEY, Laura Etta OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1983
Mrs. Laura Etta Medley, age 82, of 519 South 4th Street, Pulaski, died June 22, 
1983, in the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 24, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Medley was a member of the Baptist Church and a 
housewife. She was the daughter of the late Will and Rosie Bell McNeese.
Survivors include her husband, Sam Medley of Pulaski; four sons, Thurman Medley 
of Pulaski, Virgil Medley of Roseville, Michigan, Leonard Medley of Dyer, 
Indiana, Malcolm Medley of Madison, Alabama; one daughter, Bensie Batzs of Coco 
Beach, Florida; three half-brothers, James Willis McNeese of Nashville, Eugene 
McNeese of Mooresville, Tenn., David McNeese of Nashville; eight grandchildren 
and five great-grandchildren.
MEDLEY, Sam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1985
Mr. Sam Medley, 91, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1985, at Huntsville 
Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Dec. 23, at Bennett-May Chapel. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Coffey County, Tenn., he was married to the late Laura Etta McNeese 
Medley. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired employee of the 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Thurman Medley of Pulaski, Virgil Medley of 
Roseville, Michigan, Leonard Medley of Dyer, Indiana, Malcolm Medley of Madison, 
Alabama; one daughter, Bensie Batzs of Coco Beach, Florida; nine grandchildren 
and five great-grandchildren.
MEDLEY, Thurman Samuel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mr. Thurman Samuel Medley, 63, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Medley was the son of the late Sam and Laura 
McNeese Medley. He was owner of Medley's Market and Bait Shop in Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Kuhn Medley of Pulaski; two sons, Steven 
and Barry Medley, both of Pulaski; one grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Bensie Batz 
of Coco Beach, Fla.; three brothers, Virgil Medley of Detroit, Mich., Leonard 
Medley of Dyer, Ind., Malcolm Medley of Madison, Ala.
MEIER, Florence Marie Strode OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 May 1984
Mrs. Florence Marie Meier, 80, of Morningside Drive, Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
May 23, 1984, at Giles County Hospital. A memorial service was held at Bennett 
May Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24. Interment services were to be held 
at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25, at Oak Hill Mausoleum, Crawfordsville, Indiana, where 
she lived before moving to Pulaski nine years ago.
A native of Morgan Town, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Isaac and 
Sarah Redwine Strode.
She is survived by a son, Bob Meier of Pulaski, who is general manager of 
OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, and OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press,; by two 
sisters, Mrs. Melissa Doxey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Nelle Broadway of 
Morgan Town, Indiana; and by three grandchildren.
MELTON, Ernestine Reynolds OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
Mrs. Ernestine Melton, 48, of Sauk Village, Illinois, died on Wednesday, 
November 28, 1984, at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois. A native of 
Winchester, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lester Reynolds.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 1, at Lake Hills 
Baptist Church in Schererville, Indiana, with burial in Blake Cemetery, Portage, 
Indiana.
Survivors include her husband, Delmar Melton of Sauk Village; her mother, Mrs. 
Lella Reynolds, Goodspring; a daughter, Denise Melton, Sauk Village; two sons, 
Delmar Melton, Jr. of Chicago and Donald Melton of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Glenda Poole, Twenty Nine Palms, California; three brothers, Daniel Reynolds and 
Jack Reynolds, Pulaski, and Fred Reynolds, Prospect; and six grandchildren.
MELVIN, Ruby Mattie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1983
Mrs. Ruby Mattie Lee Melvin, age 84, of 642 South Third Street, Pulaski, died 
November 27, 1983, at her residence.
Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel Tuesday, November 29, at 1:30 
p.m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery.
A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Melvin was a member of the Methodist Church. She 
was a seamstress. Mrs. Melvin was married to the late William Melvin.
Survivors include, two half-sisters, Almeda Claud of Pulaski, Annie Flaherty of 
Louisville, Kentucky; one niece, Mary Ball of Pulaski; and several step nieces 
and nephews.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
MERRELL, Clay OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Oct 1985
Clay Merrell, 54, of Louisville, Ky., died Monday, Sept. 23, in that city. 
Funeral services were held at Heady Funeral Home with burial in Memory Cemetery 
in Louisville.
Mr. Merrell was a native of Ardmore, Ala., and the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. 
Floyd Ables of Pulaski. He was an electrician.
Survivors include his wife, Audene Ables Merrell of Louisville; two sons, Steve 
and Randy Merrell, both of Louisville; his parents, Fount and Delia Merrell of 
Ardmore, Ala.; one brother, Thomas Merrell of Ardmore, Ala.; four sisters and 
three grandchildren.
MERRELL, Dena M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1985
Miss Dena M. Merrell, 78, died Wednesday, May 22, 1985 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Bee Spring Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late W. P. and Jeanett 
Harris Merrell.
Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Helen Currin, Ardmore, and Mrs. Margaret 
Sigmon, Pulaski; one nephew, Joe Mack Merrell, Elkton.
MERRELL, Sarah Revies OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Mrs. Sarah R. Merrell, 89, died Thursday, February 23, 1984, at her home in 
Elkton. She was the widow of Mr. David H. Merrell of Bunker Hill.
Mrs. Merrell, a native of Galveston County, Texas, was the daughter of the late 
Joseph A. and Nancy Alexander Revies. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Saturday at the Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverends Frank Graves and J. W. 
McCollough officiating. Burial was in Bee Spring Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Helen M. Currin of Ardmore; one son, Joe M. 
Merrell of Elkton; two grandsons, Greg Merrell and Barry Currin; and several 
nieces and nephews.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MERRELL, Thomas E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Dec 1986
Mr. Thomas E. Merrell, 53, of Ardmore, Ala., died Monday, Dec. 1, 1986, at 
Athens-Limestone Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 4, at 
Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Mr. Merrell was a native of Lincoln County and a member of the Cash Point 
Baptist Church. He was a former employee of TVA and owner of Ardmore Vinyl 
Siding Company for the last three years.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Watkins Merrell; one son, Tommy Merrell of 
Athens; one daughter, Mrs. Kathy Holman of Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. Dealie 
Merrell of Ardmore; four sisters, Marie Broadway of Martin, Tenn., Margarette 
McConnell of Ardmore, Loretta Eis of Elkmont, Faye Heard of Huntsville; one 
granddaughter, Holly Holman.
MERRITT, Allie Lee Reagan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Feb 1982
Mrs. Allie Lee Merritt, 79, died on Wednesday, February 17, 1982, at her home on 
Route 1, Prospect.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lessie Reeder 
Reagan.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. February 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Andy Brown officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Adrian Merritt and two sons, James Merritt and 
John Merritt, all of Pulaski; a brother, Ragsdale Reagan and a sister, Mrs. 
Charles Longacres, both of Jerice Springs, Missouri; six grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
MICHAEL, Porsha Chantaine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1988
Porsha Chantaine Michael, 20-months-old, died Monday, Dec. 5, a988 at Huntsville 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 8 at Taylor Street Church of 
Christ. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include parents, Tracy and Rocheryl Michael of Huntsville; maternal 
grandparents, Billy and Barbara Threet of Pulaski, Camela Martin, Maria Duke and 
Ricky Martin all of Pulaski.
MILES, Effie Lee Martin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1989
Effie Lee Miles, 79, died Saturday, January 14, 1989 at Meadowbrook Nursing 
Home.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, with James 
D. Nave and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Wayne and Etta Riggins Martin and was married 
to the late George Butler Miles.
Survivors include three sons, Wayne Miles, Nashville, Jerry Glynn Miles, New 
Jersey, Ronnie Ray Miles, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Fay Cole, 
Texas; two brothers, Morris Duncan and Charles Duncan, both of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Margaret Bryant, Pulaski, Elizabeth Blade and Jean Cothron, both of 
Columbia; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
MILES, Eugene Ussery OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mr. Eugene Ussery Miles, 62, of Ethridge, died Wednesday, March 23, 1988, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Graveside services were held Saturday, 
March 25, at John Lay Cemetery in Lawrence County with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Miles was the son of the late Wiley and Ora Pittman 
Miles. He was a disabled pipefitter.
Survivors include two sons, Douglas and Roger Miles, both of Louisiana; one 
half-sister, Mrs. Dorothy Vines of Graysville, Ala.
MILES, George Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mr. George Edward Miles, 63, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 7, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 9, at 
Pulaski First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Miles was the son of the late George Butler Miles. 
He was a member of the Pulaski First Presbyterian Church and was retired from 
the City of Pulaski Water Department.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joyce Felker Miles of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Constance Peacock of Abilene, Texas; one grandchild; his mother, Mrs. Effie 
Martin Miles of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Sandra Cole of Kauffman, Texas; three 
brothers, Wayne Miles of Nashville, Jerry Miles of Bernardsville, N.J., Ronnie 
Miles of Lawrenceburg.
MILES, Leah Candice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Leah Candice Miles, four months old infant daughter of James H. and Kathy Burch 
Miles of Route 1, Pulaski died in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville on Sunday, 
January 18, 1981.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 19 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens. Rev. Clarence Stewart officiated.
The baby was born in Maury County September 12, 1980.
Survivors besides her parents, James H. and Kathy Burch Miles, Pulaski are one 
brother, Wesley Blake Miles; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Burch; 
paternal grandparents, Gladys Miles and E. V. Miles, all of Pulaski and great 
grandmother, Mrs. Candis Faulkner, Ardmore, Ala.
MILES, Vivian Ruth Leverette OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Mrs. Vivian Ruth Miles, 50, died on Tuesday, February 23, 1982, at her residence 
in Ethridge, Tennessee.
A Texas native, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leverette. 
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, February 26, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Ethridge Church of Christ Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Miles Ethridge; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy 
Trafton, Houston, Texas; one brother, Arthur Leverette, Bay City, Texas; one 
sister, Louise, Austin, Texas; and two grandchildren.
MILLER, Johnny Elsia OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Apr 1984
Johnny Elsia Miller, 64, Pulaski, died on Sunday, April 15, 1984, at his Pulaski 
residence.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Maude Stokes 
Miller. He was a retired welder.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Elliott Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Kirk Miller, Pulaski, and Richard Miller, Nashville; 
a daughter, Carroll Jones of Waco; three brothers, Cliff Miller, Pulaski, Thomas 
Miller, Chapel Hill, and Jack Miller, Nashville; a sister, Mary Ables, 
Nashville; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
MILLER, Leona Story OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jan 1980
Mrs. Leona Story Miller, 55, of Thurmont, Md., died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1979 at 
Fredrick Memorial Hospital in Fredrick, Md.
Services for the former Giles Countian were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 
15 at Robert E. Daly Funeral Home with burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in 
Fredrick. The Rev. C. D. Shaffer was the officiant.
Mrs. Miller was the daughter of Mrs. Etta Story of Pulaski and the late Mr. 
Story. She was married to Earl E. Miller of Walkersville, Md. She had one son, 
Earl E.Miller, Jr.
Other survivors besides her mother, Mrs. Story, include one sister, Mrs. Bertha 
Howery, Hickory, N. C.; a brother, Homer Story of Pulaski and 2 granddaughters.
MILLER, Mattie Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Sep 1982
Mattie Lee Miller, 63, of Lewisburg, died at the Lewisburg Community Hospital on 
August 30, 1982.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Tuesday, August 31, 1982, at 
3:00 p. m. with Bro. G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Ms. Miller was a member of the Church of Christ. She 
was the daughter of the late Lee and Mattie Chadwell Miller.
Survivors include, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gooch of Nashville, and Mrs. Jerome 
Barlar of Pulaski.
MILLER, Mildred Brundrant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Brundrant Miller, 84, of Lawrenceburg, who 
died Thursday, September 10 in that city at Crockett General Hospital, were held 
Saturday at 10:00 a. m. at North Funeral Home Chapel, Lawrenceburg, by the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton. Interment was in John Lay Cemetery.
A Wayne County native, Mrs. Miller was the daughter of the late William G. and 
Fanny L. Huckaba Brundrant.
Survivors include her husband, Walter T. Miller; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Schutz, 
Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Buford White, Pulaski; five grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren.
MILLER, David E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Jan 1988
Mr. David E. Miller, 65, of Birmingham, Ala., died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1988, in 
that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 12 at Birmingham Funeral 
Home.
Mr. Miller was a native of Giles County and the son of Mrs. Rosie Miller. 
Survivors include his wife, Becky H. Miller of Birmingham; one daughter, Mary 
Ann of Birmingham; four brothers, Wayne and James Miller, both of Pulaski, Leroy 
and Ray Miller, both of the Oak Grove community; two sisters, Mrs. Helton Sloan 
of Huntsville, Mrs. Jewell Moore of Fayetteville.
MILLER, Thomas Woodrow OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jul 1984
Thomas Woodrow Miller, 75, Chapel Hill, died on Monday, July 23, 1984, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia.
A Tennessee native, he was a self-employed grocer.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Elliott Cemetery, Robert Bullion officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iva Miller, Chapel Hill; two step-sons, Lewis 
Blackburn, Ashland City, Tenn. and Kenneth Blackburn, Paducah, Ky.; one 
daughter, Dell Lawrence, Indiana; two brothers, Cliff Miller, Pulaski, and Jack 
Miller, Nashville; one sister, Mable Ables, Nashville; six grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren.
MILLER, William Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
William Edward (Buster) Miller, age 72, died March 2, 1982, in St. Augustine, 
Florida.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lee and Mattie Chadwell 
Miller.
He is survived by one son, Richard E. Miller, Bonn Germany; three sisters, Mrs. 
Minnie Gooch, Nashville, Miss Mattie Lee Miller, Lewisburg, and Mrs. Katherine 
Barlar, Pulaski; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 9:00 a. m. Saturday at Croyle Funeral Home in St. 
Augustine.
MILLICAN, Rosie Mae Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Mar 1987
Mrs. Rosie Mae Millican, 92, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 4, 1987, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Millican was the daughter of the late George 
and Roena Walden Green. She was married to the late John L. Millican, Sr., who 
was in the monument business in Pulaski many years ago.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charlene Fite of Pulaski; four sons, J. L. 
and Jim Millican, both of Pulaski, Bobby Millican of Nshville, and Claude 
Millican of New Albany, Ind.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
MINATRA, George Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
George Davis Minatra, 67, of Route 5, Pulaski, died on Saturday, April 16, 1983 
at Bel Air Nursing Home in Columbia.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 2:00 p.m. on 
Monday, April 18 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Minatra was a member of the Methodist Church and a 
retired farmer.
He was the son of the late George A. Minatra.
He is survived by, his mother, Mackie Minatra of Bel Air Nursing Home in 
Columbia; one sister, Sara M. Young of Nashville and two nieces.
MINATRA, Joe Horace OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Oct 1988
A Pulaski man was found dead at his home Sunday, the victim of an apparent 
self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Police said Joe H. Minatra, 63, East 
College Street, died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville shortly after he was 
found shot in his backyard.
Minatra was a Giles County native and a retired truck driver for Maremont 
Gabriel Corporation.
Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dr. David 
Miller officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
He was the son of the late Guy and Mary Cardin Minatra.
Survivors include his wife, Maxie Ann Minatra of Pulaski; two sons, William 
Terry Minatra and Tim Minatra, both of Pulaski; two daughters, Donna Jo Potts of 
Nashville and Melinda Ann Minatra of Knoxville; three brothers, Claude of 
Pulaski, Bill of Columbia and Bob Minatra of Memphis; three sisters, Lavonia 
Mansfield of Pulaski, Mary Ann Cobb of Nashville, and Martha Newman of Athens, 
Ala.; three grandsons, David and Kevin Potts of Pennsylvania and Joey Minatra of 
Pulaski.
MINATRA, Mackie Abernathy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Feb 1985
Mrs. Mackie Minatra, 98, Route 4, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1985, at 
Bellaire Nursing Home in Columbia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Davis and Nannie 
Pierson Abernathy and was married to the late G. A. Minatra.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Marshall Moss officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Young, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. 
Kelly Watson, Decatur, Ala., and Mrs. Ella Ree Uselton, Pulaski; two 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
MINATRA, Paul Phelps OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Paul Phelps Minatra, a retired insurance man of Pulaski, died in Bedford County 
Hospital in Shelbyville Friday night after suffering an apparent heart attack at 
a football game.
He was 50 years old, and was a native of Giles County.
Mr. Minatra collapsed a few minutes after the Giles County-Shelbyville High 
School football game. He reportedly was on his way out of the stadium when he 
was stricken.
Medical doctors at the stadium administered first aid until an ambulance 
arrived. Mr. Minatra died a short while after entering the hospital.
Mr. Minatra was a former member of the Tennessee National Guard. He lived in 
Hidden Valley Apartments in Pulaski.
Services were Sunday afternoon at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Ron Mosby and 
Harold Howard officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Minatra of Pulaski; wife, 
Jean Edde Minatra; two sons, Rickie and Barry Minatra, both of Nashville; two 
grandsons, Joshua and Cody Minatra.
MINER, Emory Curtis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 May 1987
Mr. Emory Curtis Minor, 60, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, May 25, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 27, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Sam Nasca officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn 
Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Hawkins County, Tenn., Mr. Miner was the son of the late Emory 
Curtis and Ida Shanks Miner. He was a former grocer in the Liberty Hill 
community.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vernell (Penny) Miner of Lawrenceburg; two 
sons, David Alan Miner of Texas and Emory Miner of Tullahoma; two daughters, 
Sarah June Harakas and Cynthia Louise Vernon, both of Nashville; 12 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
MINER, Hazel P. Metzger OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Mar 1985
Hazel P. Miner, 90, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 4, 1985, at Ardmore Nursing 
Home. A native of Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Cora 
Miller Metzger and was married to the late Merritt Miner.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen officiating.
Survivors include one son, Jackson Miner of Huntsville, Ala.; two daughters, 
Mrs. Marcell Baker and Mrs. Joy Graham, both of Pulaski; eight grandchildren; 14 
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
MINIKEL, Daisy Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Daisy Davis Minikel, 65, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, formerly of Minor Hill, 
died recently at Mercy Hospital in Benton Harbor, Michigan following a long 
illness.
A native of Minor Hill, Mrs. Minikel a member of the Minor Hill Baptist Church 
and had been employed by the Toddler Inn Restaurant in Benton Harbor for 25 
years, and for 20 years by the Roxy Drive-Ins.
Survivors include her husband, Harry; a daughter, Gale Hagood of St. Joseph; her 
mother, Mrs. Lela Davis of Minor Hill; two step-daughters, Dianne McFadden of 
Gobles, MI, and Gloria James of Benton Harbor; four stepsons, David Minikel of 
Olympia, Wash., Buddy Minikel of New York, NY, Fred Minikel of Cassopolis and 
Royce Minikel of California; one grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Lorene Randolph of 
Minor Hill; and two brothers, J. C. Davis of Minor Hill and Leo Davis of Lester, 
AL. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry in 1961.
MITCHELL, Bertha Ozelle Harwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1986
Mrs. Bertha Ozelle Mitchell, 83, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 31, 1986, at 
Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Larry Gillespie and Gary Osborne officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Mitchell was the daughter of the late Will and 
Lizzie Worley Harwell and was married to the late Samuel W. Mitchell.
Survivors include three sons, Morris and T. Clayton Mitchell, both of Pulaski, 
Bill Mitchell of Cookeville; three daughters, Carole Williams of Pulaski, Marie 
Ward of Franklin, Lois Faulkner of Gadsden, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; seven 
great-grandchildren.
MITCHELL, Gertrude Holt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Jan 1986
Gertrude Holt Mitchell, 92, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1986, at Lakeshore Home in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 4, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Stella Cemetery.
Survivors include four daughters, Elizabeth Edmundson, Prospect; Doris Price, 
Los Angeles, Calif.; Neal Paris and Betty Birdsong, Nashville; 14 grandchildren, 
13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
MITCHELL, Harold Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1988
Harold Eugene Mitchell, 69, Route 1, Ardmore, Tenn., died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 
1988, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor 
Funeral Home in Ardmore with Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in 
Malone Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Mitchell of Ardmore; two sons, James Harold of 
Lewisburg and Phillip Jones Mitchell of Ardmore; one daughter, Connie Jean 
Gibson of Pulaski; two brothers, Reedie of Elkton and John Mitchell of Ardmore 
and seven grandchildren.
MITCHELL, John Allen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jul 1982
John Allen Mitchell, 56, Route 3, Lawrenceburg, died on Saturday, July 17, 1982, 
at Crockett General Hospital.
A native of Shelby County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Allen 
Mitchell, Sr.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, July 20, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Surviving include his mother, Mrs. Elma Dinwiddle of Memphis; his wife, Mrs. 
Mary Jo Mitchell, Lawrenceburg; three sons, Michael Bruce Hayes, Tampa, Fla., 
Mark John Mitchell, with the U. S. Army, and Glenn Allen Mitchell of Florida; 
one step-son, Raymond Daniels, Memphis; and several grandchildren.
MITCHELL, Mabron OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Feb 1987
Smoking apparently caused fires that burned two Giles County men to death at 
their residences Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, investigators said.
Mr. Mabron Mitchell was found dead in his front yard in Pulaski Wednesday 
morning by his wife.
Police said his death is considered accidental and seemed to be of a "freak" 
nature. His wife went to the grocery store, and returned home less than an hour 
later to find her husband's lifeless body in the front yard.
Pulaski Patrolman Layne Roberts, one of the investigating officers, said it 
appeared Mr. Mitchell's clothing caught fire inside the house and he had run 
outside where flames raced over much of his body and he collapsed.
Mrs. Mitchell said her husband was on the couch when she left. There was no fire 
damage to the home. Police surmise the fire may have been the result of smoking.
Mr. Mitchell was retired as former owner of the Pulaski Bakery, which he 
operated for several years.
He was a native of Limestone County, Ala. and was the son of the late William 
Isaac Mitchell and Thura Ozell Mitchell of Ardmore, Tenn., who survives.
Services were at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. 
Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Arthur Mitchell of Pulaski; one son, Mickey 
Mitchell of Nashville; one brother, Bruce Mitchell of Blanche, Tenn.; and two 
grandchildren.
MITCHELL, Mahlon Gray OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1984
Mahlon Gray Mitchell of Nashville, 68, died on Wednesday, December 12, 1984, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mahlon C. Mitchell of 
Nashville, formerly of Prospect. In 1977 he retired after 39 years of services 
with Genesco, where he was a production coordinator. After retirement he farmed 
timber on his land at Dog Branch. He was a U. S. Navy veteran, having served 
during World War II, and was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He was a 
former board member of the East Nashville YMCA, a former member of the Blue 
Grass Country Club, and a former vice president of the Nashville Squares square 
dance club.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 14, at Phillip Robinson 
Chapel in Nashville, John Tullock and P. Duane Sheumaker officiating, with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski, Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge 
of local arrangements.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gertrude H. Mitchell, Nashville; his wife, 
Louise H. Mitchell, Nashville; a son, Mahlon Wade Mitchell, Atlanta, Ga.; two 
daughters, Deborah Gray Mitchell, Miami, Florida, and Mary Anne Ross, Nashville; 
four sisters, Elizabeth Edmundson of Prospect, Dorothy Price of Los Angeles, 
Calif., Nell Paris and Betty Jean Birdsong of Nashville; and one grandchild.
MITCHELL, Morris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jun 1989
Morris Mitchell, 61, of Bunker Hill, died suddenly Thursday, June 8, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at Bennett-May Funeral 
Home with Rev. Ben Alford officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Mitchell was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Ross Anderson 
Mitchell. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a used car salesman for 
many years.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Hickman Mitchell, Bunker Hill; his mother, Mrs. 
Icie Bevels Mitchell, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Jane Burtner, 
Winchester, Ky.; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Mae Collins, Pulaski, Mrs. Louise 
Hargrove and Mrs. Rachel Turner, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Fred A. 
Mitchell, Pulaski and Lawson D. Mitchell, Cordova, Tenn.; and two grandsons, 
Bradlee York Burtner and Wesley Mitchell Burtner, both of Winchester, Ky.
MITCHELL, Odis B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1981
Odis B. Mitchell, 58, a farmer of the McBurg-Frankewing Route 1 community, died 
Friday in Huntsville, Ala.
Services were held at 4 p. m. Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial was in 
Wright Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Juanita Burns Mitchell; a daughter, Mrs. Brenda 
Williams; two sons, Ronnie and Roger Mitchell, all of Lincoln County; four 
sisters, Mrs. Mamie Scott, Adrian, Mich., Mrs. Christina Rose, High Point, N.C., 
Mrs. Leona Beddingfield, Fayetteville, and Mrs. Ruth Jane Harper, the Delrose 
community; four brothers, Roy Mitchell, the Taft Community, Jack Mitchell, 
Richmond, Va., Jessie Mitchell, High Point and Joe Mitchell, Birmingham, and six 
grandchildren.
MIZE, Harry William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Harry William Mize, age 22, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday 
September 25 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton and Ray McDonald officiated.
Mr. Mize was born Feb. 3, 1959 in Davidson County. The son of Joe Mack Mize of 
Pulaski and Shirlie Mae Steele, presently of New Mexico. His wife was Melissa 
Holt Mize of Pulaski.
Other survivors besides the above mentioned include a daughter, Jamie Leigh 
Mize, Pulaski; one brother, Randy Mize, Anchorage, Alaska; one sister, Amanda 
Ann Mize, New Mexico; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Mize, Pulaski; 
maternal grandfather, Harry Pace, Bloomfield, New Mexico.
MIZE, Nola Ann Glover OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Mrs. Nola Ann Mize, 96, of Donelson 
were held Tuesday afternoon, May 27 at 3:00 o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. The Rev. Jacob Gardner and the Rev. Earl Hocker 
officiated.
Mrs. Mize died Monday in Donelson Hospital.
Her parents were the late James S. and Ruth Glover and her husband the late 
James Lewis Mize. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ella Mae Bruner, Panama City, Fla. and 
Mrs. Pauline Anderson, Donelson; five sons, Loyd Mize, Houston, Tex., Herbert 
Mize and Herchel Mize, Pulaski, Bart Mize, Montgomery, Ala., and James Mize, 
Brentwood; 16 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and seven great great 
grandchildren.
MOBLEY, Mattie Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1989
Mattie H. Mobley, 102, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 1989 at Rolling Acres Annex in 
Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held Jan. 23 at Bennett May Chapel with 
Paul Sain and Steve Peden officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Lucy 
King Harris and was married to the late James Edward Mobley.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary White, Florence; three sons, Roy 
Mobley, Athens, Ala., Herman and Alvin Mobley, both of Pulaski; 12 
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
MOFFITT, James Harold OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1989
Mr. James Harold Moffitt, 28, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1989, at McGuire Veterans 
Administration Hospital in Richmond, VA.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Larry Lee, pastor of the Smyrna Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Davidson County, Mr. Moffitt was the son of the late Dorothy Watson 
Reed and Allen Moffitt of Hendersonville. He was a student at Liberty University 
in Lynchburg, VA.
Survivors include his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Watson of Bryson, Mrs. 
Pearl Moffitt of Nashville; two brothers, David Moffitt of Mt. Juliet, Larry 
Reed, Jr. of Antioch; one sister, Angela Reed of Antioch; two nephews and one 
niece.
MOKEDANO, Elizabeth Pauline Bolton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mrs. Elizabeth Pauline Mokedano, 52, Berrien Spring, Mich., died Monday, 
September 20, 1982 in that city. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Thursday, 
September 23 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Bensie 
Mitchell Bolton, of Pulaski.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann 
Doroh, Stephenville, Mich.; three brothers, Tommy Bolton, Pulaski, Charles 
Bolton, Columbia, and James Bolton, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; two sisters, Mrs. Lula 
Mitchell, Huntsville, Ala. and Juanita Bolton, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
MONTGOMERY, Charles Burton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Charles Burton Montgomery, 69, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 1986, in Florence, Ala. 
Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Magnolia Cemetery, 
in Maryville, Tenn.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jones Montgomery; two sisters, Dorothy Sifford 
of Houston, Texas, and Helen Badgatt of Ohio; two nieces.
MONTGOMERY, Kenneth F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Apr 1986
Mr. Kenneth F. Montgomery, 79, of Minor Hill, died Monday, March 24, 1986, at 
ECM Hospital in Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m Saturday, 
March 29, at Minor Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Glass and Rev. Dell 
Sewell officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens. Bennett May Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Iowa, he was the son of the late Ross and Elsie Seay Montgomery. He 
was a charter member of the Minor Hill Civitan Club, member of the Minor Hill 
Saddle Club, secretary for Minor Hill Water District, active member of the Minor 
Hill Baptist Church and helped in organizational efforts to incorporate Minor 
Hill. He was a retired contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Carmen Staltz Montgomery of Minor Hill; one 
daughter, Mrs. Betty Gill of Florence, Ala.; one son, Bruce L. Montgomery of U. 
S. Army, Fort Richie, Md.; one grandson; one brother, Forrest Montgomery of Lime 
Springs, Iowa.
MONTGOMERY, Larry Howell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
Larry Howell Montgomery, 73, of Pulaski, died on Sunday, March 21, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
Graveside services were held at Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Gudger Nichols 
officiated. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Davidson County and a member of The First Presbyterian Church in 
Pulaski, Mr. Montgomery was a retired District Agent for the Lincoln National 
Insurance Company.
Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife, Ann English Montgomery of Pulaski.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sims Rhea of Selmer, and two 
sons, Larry H. Montgomery, Jr., and Flournoy English Montgomery of Johnson City.
Mr. Montgomery is also survived by his twin brother, Kingsley Montgomery of 
Nashville.
MOODY, Arnett Baugh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 May 1989
Arnett Baugh (Bubba) Moody, 45, of Pulaski, died Monday, May 15, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 18, at Taylor Street 
Church of Christ with William Niles officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Homewas in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Moody was an employee of Frito-Lay for 25 years 
until becoming unable to work due to illness.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Moody, Jr. of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Margaret Ellen Moody Bugg, Ingrid and Sonya Moody, all of Pulaski; 
two grandchilden, Kendra Nicole and Kenneth Lamar Bugg, both of Pulaski; his 
grandmother, Myrtle Smith Baugh of Pulaski; six sisters and brothers-in-law, 
Jewell (George) neely of Detroit, Mich., Maggie (Warden) Thomison of 
Fayetteville, Connie (Joseph) Reed and Anita (Paul) Bridgeforth, all of Pulaski, 
Linda (Dennis) Stone of Albon, Mich., Cherry Faye (Marven) Crum of Murfreesboro; 
two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry (Phyllis) Moody of Florence, Ala., Larry 
(Mary) Moody of Nashville; four nephews and 11 nieces.
MOODY, Mark Twain OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Aug 1989
Mr. Mark Twain Moody, 79, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 24, 1989, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 27, at 
First Baptist Church on West Shoal Street in Pulaski with the Rev. Stanley 
Garrett officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Moody was the son of the late Samuel and Mary 
Taylor Moody and was married to the late Vernon Mae Reed Moody. He was a member 
of the First Baptist Church. He was a former horse trainer at the Milky Way 
Farms, was retired from the horse racing industry and worked for the 
Indianapolis Department of Transportation.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Anna Smith of Pittsburgh, Penn., Mrs. 
Matilda Houston, Miss Missouri Phillips and Miss Ellie Moody, all of Pulaski; 
several nieces and nephews.
MOONEY, Harry Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jul 1984
Harry Lee Mooney, 55, Pulaski, died on Monday, July 9, 1984, at Huntsville 
General Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. A native of Giles County, he was the 
son of the late Coy and Florie Smith Mooney. A veteran of the Korean War, he was 
employee of Fafnir Bearing.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Clarence K. Stewart and Bill 
Morris officiating.
Survivors include two half-brothers, Oliver Mooney and Smith Appleton, Pulaski; 
a step-brother, Russell Appleton, Nashville; two step-sisters, Alma Carson, 
Nashville, and Mrs. Lester Jackson, Huntsville, and two nephews.
MOORE, Alven Guy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. Alven Guy Moore, 86, of Prospect, died Sunday, November 22, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Paul 
Ford officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Moore was the son of the late John Robert and 
Martha Elder Moore. He was a retired cabinet maker and retired from Giles County 
School System.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Moore of Prospect, two sons, Roy and Louie 
Moore, both of Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Fay Ingram of Atlanta, Ga.; three 
brothers, David and James Moore, both of Prospect, R. H. Moore of Franklin; six 
sisters, Ruth Hazelwood, Attie Nelson, Ann Curry, all of Pulaski, Elva Sulcer 
and Sue Powell, both of Prospect, Lois Reese of Goodlettsville; eight 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MOORE, Anna Lou Williams OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Dec 1987
Anna Lou Williams Moore, 75, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Larry Gillespie and the Rev. Marvin Thompson 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Kirby S. and 
Virginia Keltner Williams and was married to the late Russell Moore. She was a 
member of Olivet Methodist Church and retired school teacher from the Giles 
County School System.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ann Sherrill Reedy of Pulaski; one son, 
Bobby Guy Moore of Dothan, Ala.; four grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Wilson, Mrs. Flora Sanders, Mrs. Jane Dunnavant, Mrs. Rachel Ingram, Mrs. Evelyn 
Harwell, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Martha Harwell of San Fernando, Calif.; two 
brothers, Herbert and Bunyan Williams, both of Pulaski.
MOORE, Ben OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mr. Ben Moore, 60, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 20, 1989, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. Marvin Thompson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Moore was the son of the late Will and Mattie 
Benderman Moore. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was a farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Mary D. Potter of Orange Park, Fla., Mrs. 
Margaret Bright of Batesville, Miss., Mrs. Ella Mae Weymouth of Kansas City, 
Kan.
MOORE, Emma Hargrove OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1984
Mrs. Emma H. Moore, age 83, of the Elkton Community, died January 9, 1984, at 
the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 10, at 2 
p.m. at the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Jimmy Hargrove and Bill Morris 
officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rhoda Cox Hargrove. She was 
married to the late William J. Moore.
Survivors include one son, Billy Moore of Elkton; one daughter, Mrs. Dave 
Henderson of Conway; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MOORE, Frances Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Mrs. Frances Birdsong Moore, of 
Birmingham, Alabama, who died on Thursday, December 15 in that city, were held 
on Saturday, December 17, at 2 p.m. at the Roebuck Chapel of the Brown Funeral 
Home. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late Tully and Mae Abernathy Birdsong. Before 
her marriage to Douglas Moore of British Honduras, she attended Martin College 
and later taught school in Giles County in the primary department of Martin 
College. She and her husband, Douglas, were in the poultry business in 
Palmerdale, Alabama until 1975.
Survivors include three sisters, Ethel Birdsong of Pulaski, Louise Prentice of 
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ruth Kelsey of Florence, Alabama; two brothers, 
Thomas A. Birdsong of Pulaski, Tully Birdsong, Jr. of Bluefield, West Virginia; 
and several nieces and nephews.
MOORE, Gurthie Mae Lanier OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Nov 1984
Mrs. Gurthie Mae Moore, 81, of Royal Care Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg died on 
Friday, November 23, 1984, at Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late J. C. and Betty Beard 
Lanier and was married to the late Fred Moore. She was a member of the Methodist 
church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 24, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Dwayne Pierce officiating, with burial in Pisgah Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Luther Lanier, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Rachel 
Faulkenberry, Pulaski; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MOORE, Guy Russell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Feb 1987
Mr. Guy Russell Moore, 75, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 23, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Marvin Thompson and Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Moore was the son of the late Guy and Mamie 
Garrett Moore and was a member of Olivet Methodist Church. He was a 
self-employed carpenter and former partner in Moore and Williams Lumber Company. 
In later years, Mr. Moore was retired and his hobby was raising bees.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Lou Williams Moore of Pulaski, one daughter, 
Mrs. Ann Sherrill Reedy of Pulaski; one son, Robert Guy Moore of Dothan, Ala.; 
four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Davidson, Mrs. Rebecca Newton, Mrs. 
Ozell Jasinski, all of Pulaski; three brothers, J. W. Moore of Lynnville, Floyd 
Moore of Prospect, Earl Moore of Pulaski.
MOORE, Harriet E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 May 1980
Harriet E. Moore, a former Giles Countian, and her companion, Peter O'Dey of 
Hillsdale, N. J. died Wednesday evening, April 30 in an automobile accident on 
Old Hickory Boulevard in Nashville.
Miss Moore, 27, traveling west on Old Hickory Boulevard, attempted to make a 
left hand turn and pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Both Miss Moore 
and O'Dey who were dead at the scene were taken to General Hospital. The driver 
of the other vehicle suffered only minor injuries and was treated and released 
from St. Thomas Hospital.
Miss Moore, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loftin Moore, was a 1971 graduate of 
Giles County High School. She was employed as the nursing recruiter for 
Vanderbilt Hospital.
Funeral services for Miss Moore were held Friday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral 
Home in Columbia followed by burial in the Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
Survivors include her parents, and two sisters, Linda Moore and Mary Jane Moore, 
both of Lynnville.
MOORE, John H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1981
A Giles County native, John H. Moore, 83, of the Pleasant Valley Community, died 
Wednesday, July 8 at Greymore Nursing Home, Columbia. Funeral services were 
conducted Thursday at 3:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in 
Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Marcus Nickel and the Rev. Charles Oakes were the 
officiants.
Mr. Moore, a retired farmer, was the son of the late William B. and Diliah 
Ingram Moore and he was married to the late Lena B. Moore. He received his 
education in the Giles County public schools and at Massey Military Academy. He 
was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Millis Brown, Pulaski; a son, John Moore, 
Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Walter Foster, Pulaski; six grandchildren and 
seven-great grandchildren.
MOORE, Lindsey E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mr. Lindsey E. Moore, 81, of Lynnville, died Tuesday, May 19, 1987, at Oakland 
Hall Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 20, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Moore was the son of the late John Thomas and Ida 
Blackburn Moore. He was a member of Lynnville Presbyterian Church, retired board 
member of First Federal Savings and Loan of Giles County and retired druggist 
and owner of L. E. Moore Drug Store of Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Moore of Lynnville; three daughters, Mrs. 
Marjorie West of Pulaski, Mrs. Mary McGregor Wright of Lynnville, and Mrs. 
Margaret Reasonover of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
MOORE, Lutie B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1983
Ms. Lutie B. Moore, age 68, of Route 2, Lynnville, died November 8, 1983, at her 
residence.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lynnville 
Primitive Baptist Church with the Rev. John E. Amos officiating. Burial was in 
the New Rainey Cemetery in Culleoka.
Ms. Moore was a native of Maury County. She was a member of the Lynnville 
Primitive Baptist Church where she served as Church Clerk and president of the 
Usher Board. She was also a member of the Friendship Club and was active in 
charity work.
Survivors include, one son, James C. Braden; three grandchildren, James C. 
Braden, Jr., Davis Braden and Miss Phaitheon Braden; one sister, Mrs. Jennie 
Maynard, all of Nashville; two brothers, Wilson Moore of Culleoka and Joe Moore 
of Columbia; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Maxie Braden; one brother-in-law, Joseph 
Maynard, both of Nashville; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Moore of Culleoka; and 
several nieces and nephews.
MOORE, Malcolm OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Oct 1981
Malcolm Moore, 71, 513 East College Street, Pulaski, died Sunday, October 4, 
1981, at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Charles Petty and Rossie 
Agnes Bass Moore. A longtime educator, he was a former principal of Minor Hill 
High School and a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, October 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, the Rev. Paul Allen and the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline White Moore, Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Dorothy Sue Dixon, Gallatin, Tennessee; one son, Mike Moore, Pulaski; one 
brother, Alton Moore, Temple, Oklahoma; five sisters, Mrs. Mallie Glover and 
Mrs. Velma Hayes, Giles County, Mrs. Lutie Inman, Nashville, Mrs. Mable White, 
Erlanger, Kentucky, Mrs. Helen Christopher, Nyack, New York; and two grandsons.
MOORE, Mary Will Carr OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jun 1982
Mary Will Moore, 72, of 718 E. Madison Street in Pulaski died on Thursday, May 
27, 1982, at Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Bill Morris and Clarence 
Stewart at 3:30 p. m. on Saturday, May 29 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Moore was a 
retired employee of the Giles County Health Department. She was married tot he 
late W. Russell Moore.
She is survived by one son, W. Robert Moore of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. 
Eugene Morris of Greenwood, Miss. and Mrs. Clarence Holley of Pulaski; one 
brother, Hubert Carr of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
MOORE, Seymour OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 May 1980
Funeral services for Seymour Moore, 81, of Mill Street in Lynnville were held at 
11:00 a. m. Wednesday, May 7 at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Interment was in the 
Braden Cemetery, Lynnville. Rev. B. Cotton officiated.
Mr. Moore, a carpenter and painter, died Saturday evening May 3, 1980 at his 
residence. Born in Maury County he was the son of the late George and Mary 
Wagner Moore. He was married to the former Ophelia Gordon on May 19, 1926.
Survivors include his wife, Ophelia Moore, Lynnville; daughter, Mrs. Barbara 
Owings, son-in-law, Dr. Samuel R. Owings, Jr.; grandsons, Kerry Owings and 
Richard Owings, all of Baltimore, Maryland; brother, Joe Brown Moore, Nashville; 
sisters, Mrs. Birdie Dickerson, Nashville, Mrs. Zora Brown, Mrs. Eloise Brown 
and Mrs. Lucile Crosby, all of Chicago, Ill., 11 nephews and 7 nieces and other 
relatives.
MOORE, Theo McFarland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mrs. Theo Moore, 93, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 5, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Elkton 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Moore was the daughter of the late John William 
and Sally Weeks McFarland.
Survivors include one son, William (Bus) Moore of Pulaski; three daughters, 
Frances Miller, Blanch Miller, Elizabeth Newman, all of Pulaski; one brother, 
Edward McFarland of Columbia; three sisters, Bertha Lewter, Mamie Harwell, 
Minnie Bell McFarland, all of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren 
and six great-great-grandchildren.
MOOREHEAD, Margaret Smith The Daily News Journal Murfreesboro, TN 05 Dec 1988
Services for Mrs. Margaret Smith Moorehead, 67, of 1007 River Road, who died at 
her home Saturday, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Jennings and Ayers Chapel 
with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The Rev. John Williams will officiate.
Her parents were the late Henry and Reba Stevenson Smith. She is survived by her 
husband Paul Moorehead of Murfreesboro; three sons, David, Donald and Steven 
Moorehead, all of Murfreesboro; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McPeters of 
Rogersville, Ala., Mrs. Jane Dollar of Pulaski, Mrs. Betty Snow of Pulaski and 
three grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Truman Jones, William Harrell, C. B. Davenport, O. S. dollar 
Jr., Eugene McPeters and Jimmy Snow.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a native of Giles 
County.
Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 9 tonight at Jennings and 
Ayers Chapel.
MORGAN, Samuel R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Feb 1983
Samuel R. Morgan, 88, of Southland, Indiana, formerly of 219 Thomas Street in 
Pulaski, died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 1983 in Southland following a brief illness.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. David Rowe on Tuesday, Feb. 8. 
Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka, Indiana.
An Indiana native, Mr. Morgan was a retired carpenter and a member of the 
Pentecostal Church.
He was married for 51 years to the late Eva May Dawson and later married the 
former Ruth Claude of Pulaski, who survives him. He was preceded in death by one 
son, Theodore Robert Morgan.
Additional survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) McCormack of 
Pulaski; tow sons, Kenneth H. Morgan of Heber Springs, Ark. and William Morgan 
of Mishawaka, Ind.; fifteen grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 10 
step-grandchildren.
MORRELL, Annie Bell King OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Jul 1989
Mrs. Annie Bell King Morrell died Wednesday, July 5, 1989. Funeral services were 
held Sunday, July 9, at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. William H. 
Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Davidson County, Mrs. Morrell was the daughter of the late James 
Thomas King and Mary Lula Kidd King and was married to the late Dr. Erastus M. 
Morrell. She came to Pulaski as the Giles County Home Demonstration Agent, 
serving in this capacity until 1945. In 1945, she became a Jeanes Supervisor 
maintaining and upgrading the quality of education in the rural schools of Giles 
County. In 1957, she taught at Bridgeforth Elementary and High Schools, retiring 
from Beech Hill High School in 1976. Mrs. Morrell was a member of Chosen 
Friends, Chapter #87, Order of Eastern Star, the National Education Association, 
Tennessee Education Association and the Giles County Retired Teachers 
Association.
Survivors include one son, Burrell H. Morrell of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Mrs. 
Irma Bradfield of Detroit, Mich.; one brother, Ernest King of Cleveland, Ohio; 
several nieces and nephews.
MORRELL, Ellen Usselton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Mrs. Ellen Morrell, 87, a retired Watkins Products saleslady, died Saturday, 
July 18 in Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. Morrell were held Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 in the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Coffee County, Tenn., she was born November 5, 1893, the daughter of 
the late Logan and Lucy Cunningham Usselton.
Survivors include her husband, Allen Morrell, Pulaski; one son, Logan Morrell, 
Pulaski; one granddaughter, Miss Anne Morrell, Atlanta, Ga.
MORRELL, Erastus OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1983 OBITUARY: The Giles 
Free Press, 09 Feb 1983
Dr. Erastus Morrell, son of the late Adelaide Taylor and Burrell H. Morrell, 
died Monday, February 28, 1983 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville following a 
long illness.
Dr. Morrell attended public schools in Giles County before going to Fisk 
University and Howard University, receiving his PhD from Meharry Medical School 
of Pharmacy. He briefly practiced in Chicago, then moved back to Pulaski where 
he operated Morrell's Pharmacy on North First Street.
He was honored by Meharry in 1979 when he was award a plaque commemorating his 
lifetime of service to the community. In addition to his practice as a 
pharmacist, Dr. Morrell was known for his speaking ability and often gave 
commencement addresses at the many black schools throughout the country. He was 
a lifelong member of the Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church, and served as Lay 
Delegate to the General Conference of A.M.E. Churches. Dr. Morrell was also a 
member of the Giles County Historical Society.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie B. Morrell, Pulaski; and one son, Burrell 
Morrell, Nashville. Queen Anne Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
MORRELL, Sarah Elizabeth Miller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Morrell, 67, of 418 South Rhodes, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, 
December 15, 1981, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and Ida 
Davis Miller and the wife of the late Allen Morrell, Jr. She was a member of the 
Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 17, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Paul Allen officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Miss Anne Morrell, Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Dan Gordon, Pulaski and Mrs. Charles Lawter, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and 
one brother, Ernest Miller, Pulaski.
MORRELL, William Allen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Dec 1985
Mr. William Allen Morrell, 91, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Felix Snell and Rev. William H. Moss officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Presley Lee and Nancy 
Sherbert Morrell. He was married to the late Ellen Cleo Morrell.
Survivors include one son, Logan Morrell of Pulaski; one granddaughter; and one 
sister, Mrs. John Hughey of Elkton.
MORRING, Mae Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Nov 1981
Mrs. Mae Williams Morring, 86, died Sunday November 1, at Desert Center, Calif., 
after an extednded illness. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of 
the late Henry H. and Elizabeth Burch Williams, and the widow of the late 
Benjamin T. Morring of Huntsville, Ala.
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Ryland Cemetery in Huntsville.
Survivors include a son, Thomas Morring of Desert Center; a sister, Miss 
Flournoy Williams, Pulaski; three nephews and two nieces.
MORRIS, Charlie Rogers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jul 1983
Funeral services for Charlie Rogers Morris, age 68, of 1031 North 3rd Street 
will be conducted by Rev. Frank Brooks at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 1983, at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Morris died Saturday, June 25, at the Giles County Hospital. He was a native 
of Giles County and a son of the late Miller and Julia White Morris.
Mr. Morris is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann Slater; four grandsons, 
Lemarr Slater, Marcus Slater, Keith Slater and Kevin Slater; one sister, Mrs. 
Mary M. Gross, all of Lima, Ohio; three brothers, Owen Morris, Clyde Morris and 
Julian Morris, all of Pulaski.
MORRIS, Edith M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
Mrs. Edith M. Moris, 66, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1986, at Scott Memorial 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Jan. 10 at Freeman-Pettus Chapel with 
burial in Giles County Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Morris; two sons, Bobby Hamby of Lawrenceburg, 
Jackie Hamby of Pulaski; two step-daughters, Janice Arnold of Murfreesboro, 
Brenda King of Atlanta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and one 
niece.
MORRIS, Gosnell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1983
Mr. Gosnell Morris, age 76, died October 17, 1983 in Coniva, California. Burial 
was there. He is survived by a daughter, a son, and several grandchildren, all 
of California; three sisters, Mrs. Roberta Robbins, New Jersey, Mrs. Lucille 
Mann, Dellrose, Tennessee, Mrs. Christine Morris, Wales, Tennessee and one 
brother Gene Morris, of Mississippi. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was born and reared in the Campbellsville community and the son of the late 
Jennie Mae Gosnell and Clint E. Morris. He was retired from the telephone 
company and a graduate from Morgan School.
MORRIS, Pamela Sue OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Aug 1987
The 18-year-old Giles County girl critically injured in a traffic accident early 
Sunday morning died late Tuesday afternoon in a Huntsville hospital, of head 
injuries.
Pamela Sue Morris, 18, Route 1, Goodspring had been in critical condition at 
Huntsville General Hospital since the head-on collision on Alabama Highway 53, 
two miles north of Huntsville, around 12:05 Sunday morning.
Miss Morris was a 1987 graduate of Giles County High School and the daughter of 
Chester and Linda Estep Morris.
Funeral services were held this morning (Thursday) at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Mark Johnson and Tim Pyles officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
In addition to her parents, Miss Morris is survived by one brother, Chris Morris 
of Goodspring; her paternal grandmother, Gladys Morris of Pulaski; and her 
maternal grandfather, Herman Estep of Pulaski.
Her paternal grandfather was the late Thomas Morris, and her maternal 
grandmother was the late Sula Beeler Estep.
MORRIS, Ronald A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jun 1987
A Pulaski man was killed the day before his 33rd birthday early Wednesday 
morning. Dead on arrival at Hillside Hospital was Roland A. Morris, 32, of 208 
South Rhodes Street.
Morris was killed about 2 a.m. Wednesday when he failed to negotiate a curve on 
US 31A north of Pulaski near Brick Church.
Funeral services for Morris will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Queen Ann Funeral Home 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Annie Louise Patterson, Pulaski; three 
sisters, Mrs. Lula Turner, Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Hattie Brown, Pulaski, and 
Mattie Pearl Morris, Nashville; and one brother, Eugene Morris, Nashville.
MORROW, Orville Graydon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Mr. Orville Graydon Morrow, 80, of Ethridge, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1989, at 
Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 18, 
at North Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Bill Reeves officiating. 
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Morrow was the son of the late Vasco D. and Etta 
Clifton Morrow. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Nix Morrow of Ethridge; one daughter, Clara 
Parker of Ethridge; two grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
MORROW, Paul Kennard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Aug 1982
Mr. Paul (P. K.) Kennard Morrow, 70, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died August 23, 
1982 at his home after an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 24th at 3:00 p. m. at North Funeral 
Home Chapel with Bro. Bill Reeves officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Morrow was retired from the Murrey-Ohio 
Manufacturing Company and was also a retired farmer.
Mr. Morrow was the son of the late Vasco and Etta Clifton Morrow.
Survivors include his wife, Fannie Pate Morrow; two daughters, Miss Nelda Morrow 
of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Marlene Swain of Nashville; one son, Paul Morrow of 
Lawrenceburg; one brother, Graydon Morrow of Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren and 
one niece.
MORSE, Arthur Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Arthur Robert Morse, 77, a native of Texas, died Saturday, July 18, in the Maury 
County Hospital, Columbia.
Funeral services for Mr. Morse, a resident of Route 1, Lynnville, were held 
Monday, July 20, at 2:00 p. m. at the Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Elmer 
Howell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A retired painter, Mr. Morse was born March 9, 1904, the son of the late Eugene 
P. and Katherine T. McAdams Morse.
Survivors include his wife Mary Catherine Morse, Lynnville; two sons, Robert 
Morse, Nashville, William Morse, Lafayette, La.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary E. 
Locke, Pulaski and Mrs. Patricia Duggan, Athens, Ala.; a brother, Joe Morse, 
Galveston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Fidler and Mrs. Ethel Bahnsen, 
both of Galveston, Texas and seven grandchildren.
MOSLEY, Annie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mrs. Annie Mae Mosley, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1989, at Crockett General 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Loretto Memorial 
Chapel with W. F. Cox officiating. Burial was in Grassy Cemetery in Lauderdale 
County, Ala.
Mrs. Mosley was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include three sons, 
Carmel (Duck) Mosley of Minor Hill, Velton Mosley of Leoma, Charles Edward 
Mosley of Pulaski; three daughters, Ruby and Ruthie Mosley, Laura Colvett, all 
of Leoma; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
MOSLEY, Brian Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mr. Brian Calvin Mosley, 20, of Goodspring, died Monday, June 30, 1986, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, July 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with W. F. Cox officiating. Burial 
was in Grassey Cemetery.
Mr. Mosley was a native of Lawrence County.
Survivors include his father, Charles Edward Mosley of Goodspring; his mother, 
Lorene Caldwell Mosley of Sunnyvale, Calif.; five brothers, Roy and Rickey 
Mosley, both of Goodspring, Charles Mosley of Pulaski, Wayne Mosley of Minor 
Hill, Ronald Mosley of Elkhart, Ind.; three sisters, Patricia Comer, Kathy and 
Michelle Mosley, all of Goodspring.
MOSLEY, Robert Arney Newsline 16 Oct-23 Oct 1984
Robert Arney Mosley, 21, of Route 1, Goodspring, TN, died Oct. 7, 1984, at St. 
Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN. Funeral services were held October 8 at 2:00 
p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with W. F. Cox officiating. Burial was in Grassy 
Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Mosley was a farmer. Survivors include his father, 
Charles Mosley of Minor Hill; his mother, Lorene Colwell Mosley of California; 
six brothers, Charles H. Mosley, Ronald Mosley, Byron C. Mosley, Ricky D. 
Mosley, Roy Allen Mosley, all of Minor Hill, and Wayne Mosley of Nashville; 
three sisters, Patricia Ann Comer, Cathy Mosley and Michelle Mosley, all of 
Minor Hill.
MOSS, Alfred Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Oct 1982
Alfred Harris Moss, 42, of Hurst, Texas was fatally injured in a motorcycle 
accident near Fort Worth Sunday afternoon, October 17, 1982.
Survivors are his wife, the former Nancy Kay Glass of Ardmore; three daughters, 
Stephanie Kay, Carey Jane, Adrienne; two sons, Alfred Harris, Jr., James Andrew; 
his parents, the Reverend and Mrs. William H. Moss, Prospect; one brother, 
William H. Moss, Jr., Chattanooga; three sisters, Carey Ornstein, Matawan, New 
Jersey, Mary Jane Tucker, Pulaski, Elizabeth Ann Powell, Lynnville; four nieces 
and five nephews.
Remains are at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in Pulaski where the family will 
receive friends Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter 
Day Saints in Tanner, Alabama, Thursday morning, October 21 at 10:00 a. m. The 
pall bearers will be his first cousins. Interment will be at the Prospect 
Cemetery.
For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect 
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.
MOSS, Mazie Aymett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1983
Mrs. Mazie Aymett Moss, age 84, died Wednesday evening, June 15, 1983, in New 
York. Burial services were held Thursday, June 16, in New York.
Survivors are: Martha Rackley of Denver, Colorado; one son, Charles Moss, Jr. of 
Newark, New Jersey; five grandchildren; one brother, Hamilton Aymett of 
Alverton, Kentucky; Catherine Aymett, Robert Aymett, Fay Aymett, and George 
Aymett, all of Pulaski.
MOSS, William Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Death has claimed the Rev. William Henry Moss, a beloved Giles County Methodist 
minister known across Middle Tennessee and the South.
The Rev. Moss died Monday at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. He was 79 years old.
Services will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at St. Andrew Memorial Methodist Church in 
Pulaski with the Rev. Gene Barrett, the Rev. James Reed Cox and the Rev. Billy 
Craighead officiating. Interment will be in Prospect Cemetery with Bennett-May 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Born January 20, 1909, he was the son of the late William Giddens Moss, Jr. and 
Ella Mai Porter Moss, of near Thompson's Station in Williamson County.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Harris Moss, of Prospect. Also surviving are 
three daughters, Carey Ornstein of Auburn, Ind., Mary Jane Tucker of Pulaski, 
and Elizabeth Ann Powell of Lynnville; son, William Henry Moss, Jr., of 
Wildwood, Ga.; two sisters Margaret Goodlow and Mary Louise Moss, both of 
Nashville; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews.
MURPHY, Robert Haynes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Robert Haynes Murphy, 69, died Tuesday, January 1 at his residence in Pulaski. 
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Church of Christ ministers Bill Reaves and Dan 
Buie were the officiants.
Born in Giles County, Mr. Murphy's parents were the late Will and Ella Carter 
Murphy. He was a member of Greenwood Church of Christ and a retired employee of 
General Motors, Fisher Body Division.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velma Hartley Murphy; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia 
Young, Flint, Mich.; three grandchildren; a nephew and a niece.
MURRAY, Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Funeral rites for Allen Murray, 61, of Route 1, Lynnville were held Sunday, 
February 1 at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Robert Cousar and the 
Rev. Paul Allen. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Murray died Saturday in 
Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William R. and Mattie 
Rainey Murray. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was an employee at 
Fafnir Bearing Co.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Matilda Kimbrough Murray; a son, William Allen 
Murray of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Douglas Petty of Lynnville, Mrs. Geneva 
Waller and Mrs. Ida Smith of Nashville and three grandchildren.
MURRAY, Blanche Johnson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Mrs. Blanche Murray, 88, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Jordan Funeral 
Home with Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mahalia 
Johnson and was married to the late Melvin Murray. She was a member of the 
Campbell Chapel AME Church and Court of Calanthe Lodge.
Survivors include one son, John E. Overton of Detroit, Mich.; several nieces and 
nephews.
MURRAY, Elizabeth Scott OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mrs. Elizabeth Scott Murray, 83, Route 7, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 
1985, at Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of 
the late David and Birdie Marks Scott and was married to the late James Loyd 
Murray, Sr. She was a member of the Second Street Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery, Floyd Farris officiating.
Survivors include one brother, John Scott of Pulaski; three grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.
MURRAY, Sarah Eleanor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Sarah Eleanor Murray, infant daughter of Bill and Ginger Murray of Navasota, 
Texas, died Friday, Aug. 5, 1988. She was the great-granddaughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Murray of Pulaski.
Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 8, at Oakland Cemetery in Texas. 
Survivors, other than her parents, include her grandparents, Cotton and Mary 
Eleanor Murray of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hendrick of Hendersonville; her 
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. McGee of Nashville.
MURREY, Joseph Henning OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jan 1984
Joseph Henning Murrey of Lewisburg, father of Dr. Harwell Murrey, Pulaski, died 
Tuesday morning, January 24, 1984 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services 
were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church of 
Lewisburg, with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery, the Rev. Tom Smith and the Rev. 
Hollis Hunt officiating.
In addition to Dr. Murrey, he is survived by another son, Joe Murrey of 
Lewisburg; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Murrey Hughes, Nashville and Mrs. Battle 
Malone Cooper, Memphis; and five grandchildren. Mr. Murrey's parents were the 
late James McCutcheon and Bettie Woodall Murrey. His wife, Mrs. Margaret 
Harwell, died in May, 1982. Mr. Murrey was a retired real estate broker.
MURREY, Margaret Harwell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Mrs. Margaret Harwell Murrey of Lewisburg died on Sunday, May 23, 1982, at St. 
Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of the late William Empson and 
Martha Beasley Harwell. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, May 25, at First United Methodist 
Church, Lewisburg, with W. E. Gober and Hollis Hunt officiating, Bills-McGaugh 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Henning Murrey of Lewisburg; two sons, Dr. 
Harwell Murrey, Pulaski and Joe Murrey, Lewisburg; two sisters, Miss Virginia 
Harwell, Lewisburg and Mrs. C. R. McCown, Nashville; one brother, W. B. Harwell, 
Nashville; and five grandchildren.
MUSGROVE, Arlee Shoemaker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mrs. Arlee Musgrove, 85, of Goodspring, died Friday, Aug. 19, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Terry Bear and Keith Tucker officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Musgrove was the daughter of the late 
Joseph and Rosetta Lentz Shoemaker and was married to the late L. H. Musgrove. 
She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Anthony Hill.
Survivors include two sons, Robert Musgrove of Indiana, Bert Musgrove of 
Goodspring; six daughters, Clovis Glover and Gladys Glover, both of Goodspring, 
Magaline Shoemaker and Marie Musgrove, both of Pulaski, Virginia Livings of 
Louisiana, Frances Breeding of Prospect; two brothers, Roy Shoemaker of Athens, 
Ala., Manuel Shoemaker of Greenville, Miss.; one sisters, Lillie Mae King of 
Elkmont, Ala.; 33 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren and eight 
great-great-grandchildren.
MUSGROVE, Delmas Burt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
Mr. Delmas Burt Musgrove, 53, of Goodspring, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 1989 at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 16, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Terry Bear, Keith Tucker and L. C. Duck 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Musgrove was the son of the late Herman and Arlee 
Shoemaker Musgrove. He was a logger.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Musgrove of Goodspring; two sons, Mark and 
Dale Musgrove, both of Pulaski; one daughter, Bonita Dugger of Goodspring; one 
brother, Robert Musgrove of Indiana; six sisters, Frances Breeding of Prospect, 
Gladis and Clovis Glover, both of Goodspring, Marie Musgrove and Magalene 
Shoemaker, both of Pulaski, Virginia Livings of Louisiana; eight grandchildren; 
two daughters-in-law, Pam and Debbie Musgrove; both of Pulaski.
MUSGROVE, James Fagan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
James Fagan Musgrove, 37, of Route One, Goodspring, TN, died on Monday, June 28, 
1982 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Mr. Terry Bear and Mr. Harold Curtis at 1:00 
p. m. on Wednesday, June 30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County and an employee of Murray-Ohio, Mr. Musgrove was the 
son of the late Herman Musgrove and Arlee Shoemaker Musgrove of Goodspring.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Musgrove is survived by, two brothers, Robert 
Musgrove of Indiana and Bert Musgrove of Goodspring; and seven sisters, Clovis 
Glover and Gladys Glover, Goodspring, Iva Tucker, Magaline Shoemaker, and Marie 
Musgrove, all of Pulaski, Virginia Livings of Louisiana, and Frances Breeding, 
Prospect.
MUSGROVE, Jennie Mae Savage OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mrs. Jennie Mae Musgrove, age 56, died Wednesday morning, December 28, 1983, in 
Lewisburg after a long illness. Funeral services were held Friday, December 30, 
at 10 a.m. in the chapel of London Funeral Home with Bro. Milton Brown 
officiating. Burial was in Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Bowen and Mrs. Betty Jackson, of 
Lewisburg, Mrs. Connie Collins of Scott, Louisiana, and Mrs. Linda Ball of 
Pulaski; three sons, Mabron and Timmie of Lewisburg and Glenn of Monroe, 
Louisiana; one brother, John Wesley Savage of Columbia; 16 grandchildren and 1 
great-grandchild.
London Funeral Home of Lewisburg was in charge of arrangements.
MYRES, Hazel Virde OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Apr 1984
Mrs. Hazel Virde Myres, 81, of Route 7, Lawrenceburg, died on Friday, April 13, 
1984, at Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A Lawrence County native, she was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, James Shutt officiating, with burial in Mimosa Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, James Ellis Myres, Lebanon, Tennessee, and Royce 
Wayne Myres, Lawrenceburg; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
NALL, Rebecca Gilbreath OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Mrs. Rebecca Gilbreath Nall, age 83, of 126 Sunset Drive, Pulaski, died January 
27, 1984, at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, January 
30, at 11 a.m. with the Reverends J. L. Perry and George Ferguson officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Nall was a member of the Pulaski First 
Presbyterian Church. She was a housewife, married to Mr. Ralph Nall of Pulaski, 
who survives. Mrs. Nall was the daughter of the late John S. and Cora Ewing 
Gilbreath.
Survivors other than her husband include, one sister, Mrs. J. C. Sawyers of 
Dyersburg; and several nieces and nephews. Bennett May was in charge of all 
arrangements.
NANCE, Charlie H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mr. Charlie H. Nance, 88, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 30, 1989, at his 
residence. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 31, at Giles Memory Garden 
with Paul Sain officiating.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Nance was the son of the late Newton and Laura Lee 
Pugh Nance. He was retired from Union Carbide.
Survivors include two brothers, Jimmy Nance of Pulaski, Lloyd Smith of 
Nashville; one sister, Jean Henderson of Franklin.
NANCE, Mamie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jun 1986
Mrs. Mamie Nance, age 94, died Wed., May 21, 1986, at Lewisburg Community 
Hospital. Funeral arrangements were at 2 p.m., May 23 at London Funeral Home 
Chapel in Lewisburg with burial in Cool Springs Cemetery in Giles County.
Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Christine Gowan of Pulaski.
NANCE, Reece Elmo "Red" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 May 1989
Reece Elmo "Red" Nance, 66, died Friday, April 28, 1989, at Zablocki Veterans 
Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 2 at Bennett May Chapel with Paul Sain 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was retired from Sunbeam Bakery in Huntsville. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Reese Nancy, Racine, Wis.; one 
daughter, Mrs. Cherry Lou Selbach, Racine, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Adelle 
Henson, Mrs. Christine Gowan and Mrs. Ruby Burrows, all of Lewisburg; two 
brothers, Buford and Elwood Nance, both of Lewisburg; one granddaughter.
NANCE, William E. (Babe) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Oct 1983
William E. (Babe) Nance, 74, of Alabama, died Thursday, Oct. 6, 1983 in East End 
Memorial Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Services were Saturday, Oct. 8 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Tom Campbell officiating. Burial was in Cool Springs Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Maurice Waters Nance of Birmingham, Ala.; two sons, 
Bob Nance of Birmingham, and Bill Nance of Huntsville; one brother, Robert Nance 
of Winston Salem, North Carolina.
NAPPIER, Nellie Maddox OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1988
Mrs. Nellie Nappier, 67, Route 6, Pulaski, TN, died June 22, 1988, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg, TN.
Funeral services were held June 24 at 10:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Bro. G. C.
Fox officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery with Bennett-May Funeral Home 
in charge.
A native of Sparta, TN, Mrs. Nappier was the daughter of the late Dave and Mary 
Bowman Nappier. She was a waitress and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louise Ball of Pulaski, TN; five 
grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond Maddox of Dun Eden, Fla., and John Maddox 
of Safety Harbour, FL; and one sister-in-law, Almeda Claude of Pulaski, TN.
NAVE, James Alexander (Jim) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Feb 1985
James Alexander (Jim) Nave, 89, of Woodland Drive, Pulaski, died February 23, 
1985, at Hillside Hospital. A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late 
Harvey M. and Martha F. Ashworth Nave and was married to the late Beulah Mae 
Glover Nave. Mr. Nave was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Elmer Howell and Dell Sewell 
officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Earl Cebran and J. D. Nave, both of Goodspring; one 
daughter, Mrs. Sam Hood of Pulaski; two brothers, Earnest and Benny Nave, both 
of Athens, Alabama; three sisters, Hattie Glover of Lawrenceburg, Minnie 
Mitchell of Athens, Alabama, Cora B. Shelton of Lewisburg; 20 grandchildren; 38 
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
NEAL, James Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1988
James Wilson Neal, 61, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1988 at Methodist Central 
Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Bennett 
May Chapel with Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Robert K. and Bessie Felker 
Neal. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hobb Neal, Collierville; one son, 
Charles W. Neal, Coppell, Tx.; two daughters, Mrs. Melinda Neal Martin, 
Lencroft, N. J. and Mrs. Annette Bostick, Dsareanes, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. 
Laverne Tramell, Roanoake, Va. And Mrs. Betty Ann Crowder, Lawrence County and 
one grandchild.
NEEDHAM, James K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
James K. Needham, 81, of Route 7, Box 180 in Pulaski, died on Saturday, April 9, 
1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Clarence Stewart and Paul Allen 
at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10 at First United Methodist Church. Burial 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Mr. Needham helped to organize the 
United Givers Fund in Giles County. He was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church and a former member of the Pulaski Exchange Club. He was an 
employee of the National Stores Corporation for 45 years.
He was the son of the late William R. and Mary A. Ashburn Needham. His wife, 
Miriam Casey Needham of Pulaski, survives.
Additional survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Jane Caufman of Ft. 
Lauderdale, FL and Mrs. Gloria Sharp of Birmingham, AL; two brothers, Eugene 
Needham of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and John Needham of California; three 
sisters, Mrs. Mae Stovble, Mrs. Anabell Mock and Mrs. Iris Cannon, all of 
Winston-Salem, North Carolina; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
NEELY, Edward E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jun 1988
Edward E. Neely, Jr., 79, of Route 1, Pulaski, died June 18, 1988 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, 1988 at 11:00 a.m. at Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home with Stan Stevenson officiating. Burial was in Chestnut 
Grove Cemetery.
The son of the late Edward Neely, Sr. and Lota White Neely, he was married to 
Hortense Glover Neely, who survives. Born in Giles County, Mr. Neely was a 
disabled Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Hortense Neely of Pulaski; three sons, Ed Neely III 
and Dennis Neely, both of Pulaski, and Ronny Neely of Dallas, Texas; four 
daughters, Marilyn Beitel of Georgia, Joan Walls of Pulaski, Vicki Stagner of 
Huntsville and Karen Turner of Clarksville, Tennessee; one brother, W. E. Neeley 
of Alabama; three sisters, Mrs. Lois White and Mrs. Corinne Vain, both of 
Alabama and Mrs. Alleda Hatten of Michigan; twelve grandchildren; and six 
great-grandchildren.
NELSON, Amanda OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Nelson, age 73, of 530 Birch Street, Pulaski 
were conducted by Rev. Tommie Givens at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, February 24, 1981, 
at St. James Primitive Baptist Church. Interment was in Agnew Cemetery.
Mrs. Nelson died Friday night, February 20, 1981 at Ardmore Nursing home 
following an
extended illness. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Alice Lindsay 
Reynolds, and the widow of Richard Nelson.
Survivors include two sons, James Nelson of Portland, Oregon and Richard Nelson, 
Jr. of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Mae Smith of Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. 
Mattie Brown of Xenia, Ohio; 21 grandchildren including John A. Nelson and Mrs. 
Ruth Houston of Pulaski. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of services.
NELSON, Charles Henry Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Mr. Charles Henry Nelson, Jr., 79, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 28, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Brian Fyke and Rev. Bill Moss officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late C. H. Nelson, Sr. and Alice 
Taylor Nelson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Addie M. Nelson of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. 
Mattie Griggs of Nashville, Mrs. Alma Butler of Ohio, Mrs. Lucille Yokley of 
Lynnville, Mrs. Eunice Hardigg of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Bob Nelson of 
Atlanta, Ga.
NELSON, Daisy Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Miss Daisy Mae Nelson, 83, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Sunday, March 27 at 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. William H. Moss at 2:00 p.m. on 
Tuesday, March 29 at Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Nelson was a member of the Rehobeth Methodist 
Church and a housekeeper. She was the daughter of the alte Hume Nelson and Daisy 
Belle Cox Nelson.
She is survived by one sister, Miss Ruby Nelson; one brother, John H. Nelson; 
and one nephew, David A. Nelson, Pulaski.
NELSON, Earl P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Mr. Earl P. Nelson, 75, of Route One, Ethridge were held on 
Saturday, March 6, at 1:00 p. m. at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. Brothers Cleo 
Bryant and Danny Jones officiated with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Nelson died on Wednesday, March 3, at Crockett General 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
He is survived by four daughters, Martha Hill and Susie Hudd, both of Liberty 
Hill; Caroline Morgan of Lawrenceburg and Goldie Martin of Cleveland, Ohio; four 
sons, Charles and Fred Nelson of Lawrenceburg; James Nelson of Giles County and 
Calvin Nelson of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Beulah Chapman of Summertown and 
Loriene Inman of Columbia; one brother, Buford Nelson of Giles County.
Twenty-seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Lay Funeral 
Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
NELSON, Gaines E. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Oct 1987
Mr. Gaines E. Nelson, Jr., 50, of Prospect, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Jorday 
Funeral Home with the Rev. Dossie Coleman officiating. Burial was in Legg 
Cemetery in Leggtown, Ala.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Nelson was a retired sawmill worker. Survivors 
include his wife, Mrs. Gennette Reynolds of Prospect; one daughter, Mrs. Mary A. 
Bryant of Pulaski; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Nelson, Sr. of Prospect; two 
brothers, George W. Nelson of Prospect, Carnell Nelson of Elkmont, Ala.; one 
sister, Mrs. Mary E. Coleman of Prospect; two grandchildren.
NELSON, Glen W. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Glen W. Nelson, Jr., 67, a native of Giles County, and member of the Martin 
College Board of Trustees died Saturday in a Nashville hospital.
Nelson, son of the late Glen Nelson, a former Giles County sheriff, was 
president of Robert Orr Wholesale Grocers of Nashville.
He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Sysco Corporation of Houston, 
Texas; McKendree Manor, Hermitage, Castle Heights Military Academy, Lebanon, 
Tennessee United Methodist Conference Foundation, and the Hewitt Home, Pulaski.
A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Nelson was born November 11, 1913, and 
moved to Nashville with his family in 1928.
Giles Countians who knew Nelson, remember him as a colorful man and a benevolent 
friend of Martin College.
Nelson is survived by his mother, Mrs. Sallie R. Nelson, who presently resides 
at McKendree Manor in Hermitage, his wife, Mrs. Hermoine Colew Nelson; daughter, 
Mrs. Barbara Nelson Lamberson, two grandsons, James Nelson Lamberson and Thomas 
Ray Lamberson, all of Lebanon; sisters, Mrs. Gladys Nelson Walker, Mrs. Sarah 
Nelson VanDeest; and brother, Howard Nelson, all of Nashville. Local relatives 
also survive. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 10 a. m. at the Belle 
Meade United Methodist Church with the Rev. Edward L. Crump, and the Rev. Robert 
H. Spain, officiating.
NELSON, Hume OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Mr. Hume Nelson, 83, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at Jordan Funeral Home Saturday, Nov. 4, 
with the Rev. William H. Smith officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Nelson was the son of the late Mose and Elizabeth 
Howard Nelson. Survivors include two sons, James and Hume Nelson, Jr., both of 
Indianapolis, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie White and Mrs. Elizabeth Tyler, 
both of Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, the Rev. Arabian Nelson of Pulaski; two 
nieces; two nephews; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
NELSON, James Robert Jr. Newsline 17 Nov 1987
James Robert Nelson, Jr., 31, of Route 6, Pulaski, died November 7, 1987, at 
Pulaski. Funeral services were held November 12 at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel 
with Rev. Horace Marks officiating. Burial was in the Goodsprings Cemetery with 
Jordan Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Stella, TN, Mr. Nelson was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Nelson, 
Sr., of Pulaski; two children; James Nelson III and Lotasha Nelson, both of 
Pulaski; one half-brother, Tyree Ballentine of Nashville; his grandmother, Mrs. 
Tennie Bridgeforth of Pulaski; five aunts and two uncles.
NELSON, James W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Oct 1981
James W. Nelson, 97, died Monday, October 26, 1918 at his home in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. on Thursday at the Elizabeth Church of 
Christ in Cincinnati, Ohio, with burial in that city.
Mr. Nelson is survived by six daughters, Elizabeth Matthews, Debra Williams, 
Della Wright, and Mary Gardner, all of Pulaski, Coretta Nelson of Cincinnati and 
Ellowill Jenkins of Nashville; four sons, Frank Nelson of Indianapolis, James 
Nelson, Jr., Larry and Cleveland Nelson, all of Pulaski; 63 grandchildren, 32 
great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
NELSON, John Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Sep 1984
John Nelson, Jr., 75, died on Thursday, September 20, 1984, at his Pulaski 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John H. Nelson, 
Sr. and the late Kate May Nelson. He was a Methodist. He was night receptionist 
at Bennett May Funeral Home.
Funeral services were hld at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 22, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Paul Allen and Clarence K. Stewart officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include several cousins.
NELSON, John L. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1983
Mr. John L. Nelson, 82, Athens, Alabama, died Wednesday, May 25, 1983, at his 
home. Funeral services were scheduled for Friday, May 27, at Spry Funeral Home, 
Athens, with burial in that city.
He is survived locally by a daughter, Mrs. Dean Collins, Lynnville.
NELSON, Juanita Westmoreland OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Aug 1987
Mrs. Juanita Westmoreland Nelson of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 29, 1987, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 1, at 
Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with James Albert Bell officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Nelson was the daughter of the late Floyd and 
Mary McClure Westmoreland. She was a member of Taylor Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Nelson, Jr. of Pulaski; four step-sons, 
Richard Nelson III and James Clifford Nelson, both of Oakland, Calif., David 
Alden Nelson of Cincinnati, Ohio, John Russell Nelson of Shreveport, La.; four 
step-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harris 
Westmoreland of Indianapolis, Ind.; a niece, Mrs. Joan B. Evans of Indianapolis, 
Ind.
NELSON, Manuel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1983
Manuel Nelson, age 80, died July 7, 1983 at Merihil Nursing Home, Lewisburg, 
following an extended illness.
Mr. Nelson, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late Jim and Ellen 
Beasley Nelson. He was a retired farmer. His wife was the late Leona Coleman 
Nelson.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Bennie Waddle, Sunday, July 10, 
1983, at Willow Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Burial was in the New Gilbert 
Cemetery.
He is survived by three sons, Leonard R. Nelson of Chattanooga, James William 
Nelson, Prospect and Coleman Nelson, Goodspring; four daughters, Miss Tillie V. 
Nelson, Huntsville, Alabama, Miss Virginia Nelson, Detroit, Michigan, Mrs. Lura 
Mae Randolph, Goodspring and Mrs. Joyce Griffin of Madison, Alabama; one 
step-son, Willie Eugene White of Bethel; 16 grandchildren; and 2 
great-grandchildren.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
NELSON, Martha Adella OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1980
Miss Martha Adella Nelson, 79, of Route 6, Pulaski died Thursday, June 5 in 
Maury County Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:00 p. m. 
at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Glenn Bonner. 
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Nelson, a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late Hume and 
Daisy Cox Nelson. She was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Ruby Nelson and Miss Daisy Nelson of Pulaski 
and a brother, John H. Nelson, also of Pulaski.
NELSON, Mildridge OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Apr 1986
Mrs. Mildridge Nelson, 64, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 15, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at Pleasant 
Hill C. P. Church with Rev. Doug Coleman officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two sons, Willie and Robert Johnson; three daughters, Mrs. 
Mary Howard of Pulaski, Mrs. Margaret Houston and Coma Nelson, both of 
Nashville; two brothers, Paris and C. G. Gilbert, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; 
four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Coleman of Pulaski, Mrs. Ethridge Radford, Nishia and 
Tishia Gilbert, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
NELSON, Pearlie Jane Rose OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jun 1984
Mrs. Pearlie Jane Rose Nelson, 77, Route 1, Ethridge, died on Wednesday, June 6, 
1984, at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
She was the daughter of the late John K. And Annie K. Rose. Funeral services 
were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Liberty Hill Baptist Church, with 
burial in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Leslie Smith, Wiley Powell and Cleo Bunt 
officiating.
Survivors include four sons, Marvin Nelson, Grady Nelson, Leroy Nelson, and 
Wayne Nelson, all of Ethridge; six daughters, Mrs. Drucilla Rhinehart, 
Lawrenceburg, Edith Goats, Cleveland, Ohio, Lillie Featherstone, Louise Keene, 
Gracie Phillips and Jeanette Casteel, all of Ethridge; two sisters, Mrs. Ella 
Mae Page, Florida and Mrs. Vera Lou Rhinehart, Pulaski; 20 grandchildren; 16 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
NELSON, Sallie Lee Reeves OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1988
Mrs. Sallie Lee Reeves Nelson, 98, of Hermitage, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 1988, at 
McKendree Village in that city.
Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 10, at Maplewood Cemetery, with the 
Rev. Arden B. Schlesenger and the Rev. John B. Seasons officiating. Bennett May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Nelson was the daughter of the late Ben and Atlas 
Watson Reeves and was married to the late Glen W. Nelson, Sr. She was a member 
of the Methodist church.
Survivors include two daughters, Msr. Gladys Walker and Mrs. Sarah Van Drest, 
both of Hermitage; one son, Howard Nelson of Hermitage; three sisters; one 
brother; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
NELSON, Vera Evans OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Apr 1981
Mrs. Vera Evans Nelson, 92, of Fayetteville died Wednesday, March 25 in 
Lewisburg Community Hospital, Lewisburg. Funeral rites were held in Fayetteville 
Friday at 11:00 a. m. at Higgins Funeral Home by the Rev. Tom Porter and the 
Rev. James Fee. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Born in Kedron, Mrs. Nelson's parents were the late Isaac and Samantha Stapp 
Evans, and she was married to the late Andrew C. Nelson. She was a member of the 
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Evans Nelson, Fayetteville; two daughters, Mrs. 
Katherine Jones, Hermitage and Mrs. Louise McGee, Florence, Ala.; four 
grandchildren; four great grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Higgins 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
NEWCOMB, Opal Vaughn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1988
Mrs. Opal Vaughn Newcomb, age 81, died April 18, 1988 in Methodist Hospital in 
Winchester, Tenn. Funeral services were hedl April 20 at 2 p.m. at Lawrence 
Funeral Home in Chapel Hill with the Rev. Byron Lawrence officiating. Burial was 
in the Blackwell-Cromer Cemetery in Holtland, Tenn.
A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Neal and Lou 
Sutton Hewitt Vaughn and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was married 
to the late Robert Hickman Newcomb.
Survivors include eight daughters, Mrs. Lorene Ledbetter of Kennesay, Ga., Mrs. 
Alma Rummage, Mrs. Alta Chumbley and Mrs. Eva Barron of Lewisburg, Mrs. Estelle 
Henelerson of Estill Springs; Mrs. Jean Bosserman of York, Pa., Mrs. Cathey 
Stone of Nashville and Mrs. Barbara Sandridge of Pulaski; two sons, Aaron of 
Nashville and W. T. (Bill) of Murfreesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Idella Oliver and 
Mrs. Alta Buckingham of Chapel Hill; 33 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren 
also survive.
NEWMAN, Era Wynne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jul 1986
Mrs. Era Wynne Newman, 80, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Friday, July 11, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 
13, at Bennett May Chapel, with Rev. Ed Templeton officiating. Burial was in 
Bethany Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Newman was the daughter of the late 
Bowers and Myra Hopkins Wynne and was married to the late George Lee Newman.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Lee Newman of Marietta, Ga., Joe M. Newman 
of Kennett, Mo., Mel Thomas Newman of Florence, Ala., George W. Newman of 
Ardmore, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Eleanor Garner of 
Caruthersville, Mo.
NEWMAN, Minnie Viola White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mrs. Minnie Viola White Newman, 92, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 14, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Judd Hayes and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Newman was the daughter of the late Marcus Lee and 
Cordelia Wilburn White.
Survivors include one brother, Gilbert White of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
NEWTON, Allen Dean OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Mar 1986
Mr. Allen Dean Newton, 61, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 15, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 17, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Pearl Newton of Pulaski; his wife, Mrs. 
Madgle Newton of Pulaski; two daughters, Debbie Pryor of Pulaski, Wanda Lanier 
of Columbia; one step-daughter, Linda Bartley of Nashville; one brother, Edward 
Newton of Lawrenceburg; six grandchildren.
NEWTON, Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Nov 1984
Brown Newton, 60, of Nashville, died Thursday, November 22, 1984, in Nashville. 
He was the son of the late Tulley H. Newton. A veteran of World War II, he was a 
former Giles County constable and was retired from the Tennessee Department of 
Corrections.
Memorial services were held on Sunday, November 25, at Austin and Bell Funeral 
Home in Springfield, Tennessee.
Suvivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Walls Newton of Chattanooga; a son, 
Steele Newton of Portland; a daughter, Lawana Newton Douglas, Nashville; two 
brothers, Woodrow Newton of Chattanooga and Gerome Newton of Huntsville; two 
grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
NEWTON, Emmett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Apr 1987
Mr. Emmett Newton, 71, of Lakeland, Fla., died Monday, March 30, 1987, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Newton was the son of the late Robert Harrison and 
Sara C. Hammonds Newton. He was a retired construction worker and a member of 
the Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Gladley of 
Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. Herman Garner of Beech Hill; one brother, William McKinley 
Newton of Bodenham; several nieces and nephews.
NEWTON, Ernest W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jan 1984
Mr. Ernest W. Newton, age 80, of Route 6, Pulaski, died January 19, 1984, at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel 
Saturday, January 21, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Watts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, Mr. Newton was a retired farmer. He was 
married to the late Laura Nash Newton and was the son of the late Harrison and 
Sarah Hammonds Newton.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jeridean Vaughn of Hampshire, Tennessee; 
three sons, Harrison Newton of LaBelle, Florida, Eugene and Leon Newton, both of 
Pulaski; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; three brothers, William 
McKinney Newton of Pulaski, Robert Newton of Alabama, Aymett Newton of Lakeland, 
Florida, Mary Garner of Pulaski.
Bennett-May was in charge of all arrangements.
NEWTON, Emma Crabb OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Mrs. Emma Crabb Newton, 92, died Thursday, February 26 at her residence in 
Pulaski. Funeral rites were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Stewart and the Rev. 
Albert Pope were the officiants.
Mrs. Newton was born in Giles County, the daughter of the late Albert and Willie 
Buffalo Crabb. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Roscoe Newton; a son, G. W. Johnson, Pulaski; 
four daughters, Mrs. Naomi Park and Mrs. Dorothy Jones, Pulaski, Mrs. Robert 
Tarpley, Lewisburg, Mrs. Evelyn Lovett, Peoria, Ill.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. 
Ruth Cooper, Pulaski and Mrs. Frenchie Bostick, St. Louis, Mo.; eight 
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
NEWTON, Florence Eubertha OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1983
Mrs. Florence Eubertha Newton, age 77, of Route 6, Pulaski, died July 9, 1983, 
at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 11 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Dean Pardon officiating. Burial was in Johns Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Newton was the daughter of the late T. J. and 
Birdie McNeese Newton. She was married to the late Herman Dean Newton.
Survivors include: four sons, Clarence Dean Newton, James E. Newton, Porter Will 
Newton, Robert Thurman Newton, all of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Wilma 
Pierce, Mrs. Velma Richardson Mitchell, Mrs. Elizabeth Felker, all of Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. Emma Sands, of Lynnville; 18 grandchildren and 13 
great-grandchildren.
NEWTON, James Grady OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
A retired farmer, James Grady Newton, 67, of Route 3, Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
February 6 in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 
2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment was in 
Mitchell Cemetery, Alabama.
A Lawrence County native, Mr. Newton's parents were the late Robert H. and 
Dawnie Hammonds Newton.
Survirors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Simpson Newton; two sons, Junior Newton, 
Pulaski, and Kenneth Wayne Newton, Shelbyville; a daughter, Mrs. Donna K. 
Turner, Virginia; a step-son, Jackie Lee Long, Pulaski; four brothers, Ernest 
Newton and McKinley Newton, Pulaski, Bob Newton, Lexington, Ala., and Emmitt 
Newton, Lakeland, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Garner, Pulaski and Mrs. Nancy 
Gladly, Lakeland.
NEWTON, Larry Wayne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Dec 1982
Larry Wayne Newton, 35, Rt. 6, Pulaski, died Tuesday, November 23, 1982 in 
Huntsville, AL of injuries received in a car wreck. Funeral services were held 
at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in the Scotts Hill 
Cemetery, the Rev. James D. Nave officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Ernest W. Newton, Pulaski and the 
late Laura Mae Nash Newton.
In addition to his father, he is survived by two sisters, Jeridean Vaughn, 
Hampshire, TN, and Donna Wallace, Rogersville, AL; four brothers, Harrison 
Newton, Labelle, Fla., Billy Nash Newton, Dallas, TX, Eugene and Leon Newton of 
Pulaski.
NEWTON, Lillie Dale Scott OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Lillie Dale Newton, 82, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Johns Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Newton was the daughter of the late Boone and 
Laura Jordan Scott.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Newton of Pulaski; one son, Forrest (Bub) 
Newton of Pulaski; two daughters, Mildred Bragg and Bertha Barnes, both of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Joe Lee Scott of Murfreesboro, Robert Scott of Pulaski; 
seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
NEWTON, Mary Jane Parks OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mrs. Mary Jane Newton, 79, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1987, at Crockett 
General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dean 
Pardon, R. Gene Hughes and William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Johns 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Newton was the daughter of the late Walter and 
Nancy Jane Casteel Parks and was married to the late Ernest Houston Newton.
Survivors include four sons, Mitchell, Harrison, L. T. and Tarris Newton, all of 
Pulaski; two daughters, Shirleen Molenhouse of Chicago, Ill.; Sally Bateman of 
Little Rock, Ark.; one brother, Tommy Parks of Pulaski; 24 grandchildren and 27 
great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Hallie Johns and Mary Reece, both of 
Pulaski.
NEWTON, Robert Chesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. Robert Chesley Newton, 87, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1987, at 
Columbia Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Johns 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Newton was the son of the late Robert Chesley and 
Virginia McNeese Newton and was married to the late Lillie Dale Scott Newton. He 
was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one son, Forrest Lee (Bub) Newton of Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mildred Bragg and Bertha Barnes, both of Pulaski; one sister, Roberta Medley of 
Fayetteville; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
NEWTON, Rosa Levinia OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Miss Rosa Levinia Newton, 92, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 21, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Johns 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Newton was the daughter of the late Bill and 
Nannie Reasonover Newton.
Survivors include one cousin, Della Randolph of Pulaski; sister-in-law, Ida 
Newton of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
NEWTON, Roscoe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mr. Roscoe Newton, 91, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 17, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Bill Morris and Rev. Albert Pope officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Hubert Cooper of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Alton Smith of Pulaski; one granddaughter, Mrs. Carole Ann May of Pulaski; two 
grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
NEWTON, Wallace Elbert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Aug 1982
Wallace Elbert Newton, 73, Route 3, Pulaski, died on Monday, August 2, 1982, at 
St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
He was a retired farmer and a native of Giles County.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday, August 4, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Newton, Pulaski; two sons, Kenneth E. 
Newton and Farris Newton, Nashville; three daughters, Barbara Ann Wright, Chapel 
Hill, Annie Laurie Harrell, Madison, and Eloise Shelton, Pulaski; two sisters, 
Emma Sands, Lynnville, and Florence Newton, Pulaski; 11 grandchildren and three 
great grandchildren.
NEWTON, William McKinley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mr. William McKinley Newton, 64, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Ted Huntley officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Newton was the son of the late Harrison and Donna 
Hammonds Newton. He was retired from Genesco.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Newton of Pulaski; two sons, Harold Wayne 
Newton of Anniston, Ala., Sherrell Newton of Minor Hill; three daughters, Linda 
Bishop of Lawrenceburg, Martha Sue Williams of Texas, Marianne Willbanks of 
Louisiana; two sisters, Molly Garner of Pulaski, Nancy Glandey of Florida; 12 
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.
NICHOLS, Lurene Miller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Nov 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Lurene Miller Nichols, 77, of Lewisburg, who died 
Saturday, November 7 were conducted Monday at London Funeral Home Chapel in 
Lewisburg. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery in that city.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Dean Ferrell, Nashville and Mrs. 
Ralston Reed, Spring Place Community, Lewisburg; a son, Bobby Nichols, Franklin; 
three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Gooch, Nashville, Mrs. Katherine Barlar, Pulaski and 
Mrs. Mattie Miller, Lewisburg; a brother Edward Miller, St. Augustine, Fla. and 
one grandchild.
NILES, Margaret Ann OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mrs. Margaret Ann Niles, 56, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at Taylor 
Street Church of Christ with James A. Bell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Niles was a member of Taylor Street Church of 
Christ and an employee of W. E. Stephens Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include her husband, William Niles; two sons, Tyrone and William 
Thomas Niles; one daughter, Mrs. Tammy Ray; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silas 
Houston, Sr.; three brothers, Silas, Jr., William and Mark Houston; five 
sisters, Mrs. Lou Gentry, Mrs. Helen Gordon, Mrs. Yolanda Angus, all of Pulaski, 
Mrs. Josephine Lindsay of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Laura Abstain of Louisville, 
Ky.; four grandchildren.
NIX, Macie R. White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
Mrs. Macie R. Nix, 69, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Wednesday, May 30, 1984, 
at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Wiley and Ida Petty 
White. She was a retired teacher in the Giles County school system and a member 
of New Hope Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in New Hope Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton, Richard Long and Randy Wells 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd K. Nix, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Opal 
Gilliam and Mrs. Darlene Sumner, Pulaski; two brothers, Dennis White and Rufus 
White, Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
NIX, Mary Sue White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1982
Mary Sue Nix, 61, of 564 East Madison Street, Pulaski, died on Saturday, April 
24, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by John Pope at 11:00 a. m. on Tuesday, April 27 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a retired nurse, Mrs. Nix was the daughter of 
Clarence White and the late Ella Tomes White.
She is survived by her father, Clarence E. White of Pulaski; two sons, Jerry 
Wayne Nix of Pulaski and Joe White Nix of Missonia, Montana; one daughter, Mrs. 
Nancy Sue Nix Ingram of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Gilbert Evans of Heritage, TN; 
and 4 grandchildren.
NIX, Willie Frances OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Frances Nix, 66, of Lynnville were held 
Wednesday, November 4 at 1:30 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ 
minister Mack Wheeler. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. Mrs. Nix died 
Tuesday in Maury County Hospital, Columbia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William Morton and 
Maggie White Spivey, and was the wife of the late Olie Nix. She was a member of 
the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Norris Nix, Lynnville; a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Hickerson, Lynnville; three brothers, Otis Spivey, Pulaski, Olley Spivey, and 
Roy Spivey, Lynnville.
NOBLITT, Glenn Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1986
Mr. Glenn Allen Noblitt, 23, of Pulaski, died Monday, June 2, 1986, in St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, 
June 4, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bob and David McGee officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Noblitt was a native of Franklin County.
Survivors include his father, Pat Noblitt of Pulaski; his mother, Glenda Poole 
of California; his wife, Malane Gowen Noblitt of Pulaski; one son, Brandon Allen 
Noblitt of Columbia; two brothers, Randall Noblitt of Palm Springs, Calif., Troy 
Noblitt of Sewanee; two sisters, Rhonda and Crystal Noblitt, both of Prospect; 
grandmother, Mrs. Lella Reynolds of Pulaski.
NOLEN, Henry Willis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Henry Willis Nolen, 56, Five Points, Bonnertown Community, died on Thursday, 
February 25, 1982 at Crockett General Hospital.
A Lawrence County native, he was the son of the late Alix and Ella P. Johnson 
Nolen. He was an employee of Murrey-Ohio Company.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday, February 27, at Appleton Church 
of Christ with burial in Bonnertown Cemetery, Andy Brown and Vernon Konig 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nettie Mae Clenard Nolen, and three sons, Jerry 
Nolen, Henry Nolen, Jr. and Roger Nolen, all of Bonnertown; three daughters, 
Frances Alexander, Sheffield, Alabama, Linda Nolen and Betty Nolen, Bonnertown, 
two sisters, Mrs. Anita Collins, Leoma, and Mrs. Alice Stafford, Halls, 
Tennessee; and six grandchildren.
NORMAN, Charles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Jun 1981
One man was killed and three others injured in an accident Saturday night on 
Highway 31 south in Elkton near I-65 exchange. Twenty-one year old Charles 
Norman of Athens, Ala., was killed after his 1977 CJ-5 Jeep flipped in the air 
and went off the road.
Damage to the jeep was reported to be "considerable" according to State Trooper 
Larry Moore who investigated. Other persons injured included: Jeff Daly, age 21, 
Route 1, Elkmont, Ala., twenty-nine year old Hubert Sims also of Elkmont, and 
Michael Williams, age 22, Athens.
The Giles County Ambulance Service received the call at 6:20 p. m. and 
transported all the victims to Giles County Hospital. The Giles County Rescue 
Squad was called upon to assist but was not needed.
NORMAN, Dee Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mr. Dee Franklin Norman, 78, of Pulaski Terrace Apartments, died Wednesday, 
March 5, 1986, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, 
March 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Morris and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Norman was the son of the late Lucius and Margaret 
Renfrow Norman. He was retired from the Pulaski Pure Milk Company.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrle Beets Norman of Pulaski; five sons, Edd 
Norman of Akron, Ohio, Gaines Norman of Willoughby, Ohio, Bobby Norman of 
Mentor, Ohio, Roy Norman of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Tony Norman of Pulaski; four 
daughters, Robbie White, Velma Loveless, both of Pulaski, Mattie Pearl Lanier of 
Ethridge, Martha Baker of Columbia; four brothers, Robert and Hynard (Jack) 
Norman, both of Mt. Pleasant, Cecil and Connie Norman, both of Columbia; 26 
grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
NORMAN, Jean Marie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Mrs. Jean Marie Norman, wife of Bobby Norman of Mentor, Ohio, died Thursday, 
October 27th at Westlake Hospital after a long illness.
Funeral and burial was in Ohio. She is also survived by one son, Jeffery Allen; 
two daughters, Judy Marie Guatoski and Bonnie Jean Pomplas, all of Ohio; one 
grandson, Ryan William Guatoski; her mother, Mrs. Emma Kraker of Ohio; two 
sisters; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Norman of 
Pulaski.
NORMAN, Jeffrey A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1985
Jeffrey A. Norman, 26, died April 23, 1985, in Mentor-on-Lake, Ohio. Funeral 
services were at Brickman and Sons Funeral Home, Euclid, Ohio, on April 26.
Survivors include his paternal grandparents, Dee and Myrtle Norman of Pulaski; 
his father, Bobby D. Norman; two sisters, Judy Gutowski and Bonnie Pompas of 
Mentor, Ohio; and maternal grandparents, Emma Kraker of Willowick, Ohio.
NORMAN, Martin Cleveland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Martin Cleveland Norman, 88, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, 
were held at 1:00 p. m. on Sunday, February 14 at Bennett-May Chapel with the 
Reverend Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Norman died at Giles County Hospital on February 12, 1982. He was married to 
the late Mary Beets Norman and was the son of the late Lucius Calvin and Martha 
Renfro Norman.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Norman was a retired carpenter and construction 
worker.
He is survived by five brothers, Connie and Cecil Norman of Columbia, Tenn., 
Buster and Jack Norman, both of Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., and Dee Norman of Pulaski, 
Tenn.. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.
NORMAN, Myrtle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Nov 1986
Mrs. Myrtle Norman, 78, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton and Arlo Pepper officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Norman was married to the late Dee Franklin Norman.
Survivors include five sons, Edd Norman of Akron, Ohio, Gaines Norman of 
Willoughby, Ohio, Bobby Norman of Mentor, Ohio, Roy Norman of North Ridgeville, 
Ohio, Tony Norman of Pulaski; four daughters, Robie White and Velma Loveless, 
both of Pulaski, Mattie Pearl Lanier of Ethridge, Martha Baker of Columbia; 26 
grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.
NORWOOD, Audrey Clinard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Clinard Norwood, 78, who died Thursday, June 19 
in Lake Wales Hospital, Florida, were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at A. M. 
Seigler Chapel by the Rev. J. T. Ennis. Burial was in Willow Oaks Cemetery, 
Mulberry, Florida.
Mrs. Norwood, daughter of the late Bill and Nellie Clinard was married to the 
late Arnold F. Norwood.
Survivors include a son, Lloyd Norwood, Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Frances Nelson and Mrs. Vicy Wise, Lake Wales, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma 
Clinard Green, Shores Community and Mrs. Mabeline Clinard Barnes, Nashville and 
four grandchildren.
NORWOOD, Edna Mae Marbut OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1989
Mrs. Edna Mae Norwood, 87, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 5, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Norwood was the daughter of the late John D. and 
Minnie Long Marbut and was married to the late Henry S. Norwood.
Survivors include three sons, Paul (Junior) Norwood of Pulaski, Edward Oliver 
Norwood of Michigan, David S. Norwood of New Jersey; three daughters, Lillian 
Vernon and Mildred Story, both of Pulaski, Jean Williams of Frankewing; 28 
grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren and 26 great great grandchildren.
NORWOOD, James Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Dec 1987
Mr. James Howard Norwood, 60, of Goodspring, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1987, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 27, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Norwood was the son of the late Fred and Pearl 
Warren Norwood. He was a retired school bus driver.
Survivors include his wife, Veronica M. Norwood of Goodspring; one son, Marc 
Norwood of Birmingham, Ala.; three daughters, Kathy Dunnivant of Elkton, Sherry 
Mitchell of Delrose, Peggy Coats of Athens, Ala.; Six brothers, Nathan, Warren 
and Bill Norwood of Minor Hill, Aubrey Norwood of Columbia, Donald Norwood of 
Cleveland, Ohio, Tom Norwood of Kansas City, Mo., the Rev. M. F. Norwood of 
Dunmor, Ky.; four sisters, Dot Hendrix and Mable Kincaid, both of Minor Hill, 
Mary Burgess of Florence, Ala., Patsy Harper of Pulaski; nine grandchildren; one 
step son, Kevin Mahoney of Florida; one step daughter, Theresa V. Mahoney of New 
York, N.Y.
NORWOOD, James Taylor OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 May 1982
James Taylor Norwood, 70, died on Saturday, May 15, 1982, at Tifton, Georgia.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late William James and Cora 
Belle Hamby Norwood. He was a retired General Electric employee.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Tuesday, May 18, 15 North Funeral Home in 
Lawrenceburg with burial in Mimosa Cemetery, Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Natine Moses Norwood of Tifton, Georgia; two 
sons, Lynn A. Norwood and James G. Norwood, Charlottesville, Virginia; one 
daughter, Mrs. Linda J. Ring, Tifton; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Gibson, 
Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Audry Gallian, Alabama, and Mrs. Sybil Hendrix, 
Lawrenceburg; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
NORWOOD, Jobe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1985
Jobe Norwood, 91, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1985, at Craighead County Nursing Home 
in Jonesboro, Ark. He was the son of the late Charles A. Norwood.
Survivors include his wife, Tiny Norwood; one daughter, Edith Pewitt of Florida; 
five sons, Charles Norwood of Florida, Tom Norwood of Bay, Ark., Douglas and 
Norman Norwood, both of Oregon, and Lewis Norwood of Tyronca, Ark.; 34 
grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
NORWOOD, Joe Carol OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Joe Carol Norwood, 32, of Chapel Hill died there Tuesday, August 2. Funeral 
services were held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment 
in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant.
A Giles County native, Mr. Norwood was the son of the late Basil and Eula 
McNeese Norwood.
He was an employee of Heil-Quaker Corporation, Lewisburg, and held membership in 
the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Tina Carol Norwood, Chapel Hill; a sister, Mrs. 
Imogene Byrd, Pulaski and two brothers, Robert Norwood and Paul Henry Norwood, 
Pulaski.
NORWOOD, John Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
John Thomas Norwood, age 58, of Route 5, Pulaski, died August 7, 1983, at his 
residence.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Elmer Howell officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Norwood was a farmer. He was the son of Bartow 
Basil and Myrtle Rutherford Norwood of Pulaski.
Mr. Norwood is survived by his parents; three sisters, Mrs. Esterlene Roper of 
Ardmore, Mrs. Wilma Jett of Columbia and Mrs. Mary Edna Garrett of Pulaski; six 
brothers, Haskell Norwood, Elroy Norwood, Donald Norwood, all of McBurg, Leo 
Norwood and Ronald Norwood, both of Pulaski, Foster Norwood of Lynnville; and 
several nieces and nephews.
NORWOOD, Joyce Ann OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Miss Joyce Ann Norwood, 43, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, April 12, 1988, at 
Crockett Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 14, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with Talmadge Roberts officiating. Burial was in Lawrence 
County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Lawrence County, Miss Norwood was the daughter of the late Brown 
Norwood.
Survivors include her mother, Lucy Glass Norwood Adams of Lawrenceburg; three 
brothers, Theo and Paul Norwood, both of Lawrenceburg, Charles Norwood of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Ruby Brown of Leoma, Jean West of Lawrenceburg; several 
nieces and nephews.
NORWOOD, Lynn Cates OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1983
Mr. Lynn Cates Norwood, 56, East Jefferson Street, Pulaski died Friday, January 
14, 1983 at the Veteran's Home on East Jefferson Street. Funeral services were 
held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, Jan. 16 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial was in 
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Ray McDonald and Dell Sewell officiating.
A native of Santa Rosa County, Florida, he was the son of the late Mitchell and 
Edna Cates Norwood.
He is survived by a son, Lyndon C. Norwood of Bedford, Ohio; a daughter, Teresa 
Norwood, Auburndale, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Carmel Nave, Anthony Hill, Mrs. 
Elsie Chapman, Goodspring and Mrs. Fay Gibson, Smyrna, Tenn.; and three 
grandchildren.
He was a retired veteran of World War II.
NORWOOD, Marion F., Jr. "M. F." OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mr. M. F. Norwood, 67, of Dunmor, Ky., formerly of Minor Hill, died Friday, Oct. 
27, 1989, in a Nashville hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 30, 
at Minor Hill Church of Christ with Tom Holland officiating. Burial was in Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Norwood was the son of the late Fred and Pearl Warren Norwood. He was a 
Church of Christ minister in Dunmor.
Survivors include his wife, Inez Norwood of Dunmor; four sons, David Norwood of 
Greeneville, S. C., Mike Norwood of Nashville, Paul Norwood of Tampa, Fla., 
Phillip Norwood of Dunmor; one daughter, Beth Farrell of Murray, Ky.; six 
brothers, Warren, Nathan and Billy Gene Norwood, all of Minor Hill, Aubrey 
Norwood of Columbia, Tom Norwood of Omaha, Neb., Donald Norwood of Cleveland, 
Ohio; four sisters, Mable Kincaid and Dot Hendrix, both of Minor Hill, Mary 
Burgess of Florence, Ala., Patsy Harper of Pulaski; 14 grandchildren.
NORWOOD, Noble OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1984
Noble Norwood, 84, of Poplar Grove, Arkansas, died on Saturday, August 11, 1984, 
at Marianna Hospital in Arkansas.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Jasper and Emma Tomerlin 
Norwood. He was a farmer and construction worker.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 14, at Citizen Funeral Home in 
West Helena, Arkansas, with burial in West Helena.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie McGrew Norwood, Poplar Grove; two 
daughters, Mrs. Willie Irene Adams, Helena, and Mrs. Nobye Ellen Allen, Austin, 
Texas; one son, Thurson Norwood, Poplar Grove; one sister, Mrs. Ivor Smith, 
Lawrenceburg; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 10 
great-great-grandchildren.
OAKLEY, George Evan, Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mr. George Evan Oakley, Jr., better known as Jr. Cook, of Pulaski, died 
Thursday, July 3, 1986, at Hillside Hospital. He was 67 years old. Funeral 
services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Joe 
Beddingfield and Bill Worley officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
A native of London, Ky., Mr. Oakley was the son of the late George Evan Oakley, 
Sr. and Nora Peters Oakley. He was a retired farmer and served in the Canadian 
Army and World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Bertie Weldon Oakley of Pulaski; four sons, Charles 
Evan, Thomas Lynn and Rickey Warren Oakley, all of Pulaski and James Donald 
Oakley of Gonzales, La.; one sister, Connie Dixon of Nashville; two brothers, 
James Ed Cook of Memphis, Charles Moran Cook of Hazel Green, Ala.; six 
grandchildren.
OBERHOLTZER, Magdalena OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Oct 1982
Mrs. Magdalena "Ma" Oberholtzer, age 84, of 802 Nichols Street, Pulaski, died on 
October 9, 1982, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held in Annville, Pa. Burial was in Campbell Town 
Cemetery, also in Pennsylvania.
A native of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Oberholtzer was married to the late Richard 
Oberholtzer. Survivors include one son, Robert Oberholtzer of Spring Grove, Pa.; 
four daughters, Margaret Yeingst, Hilda Christman, Doris Bates of Pa., Goldie 
Wonder of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Stella Shirk of Pa.; 19 grandchildren and 21 
great-grandchildren.
OLDS, Odessa Pitts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jan 1987
Mrs. Odessa Pitts Olds of Route 1, Arrington, died Monday, Jan. 5, 1987, at 
Williamson Medical Center in Franklin. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 
9, at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Broadnax officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Olds was the daughter of the late Jackson and 
Pattie Ordway Pitts.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Pattie M. Smith of Arrington; eight 
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Wiley Pitts of Franklin.
OLIVER, Carey Robert Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Aug 1984
Carey Robert Oliver, Jr., 56, died Friday, July 27, at the Veterans Hospital in 
Washington. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 1, in Washington with 
burial in Spokane, Washington.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carey Oliver, 
Sr.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Marie Lineberger, Pulaski; three brothers, 
Douglas Kay Oliver, Pulaski, William Doc Oliver, Ardmore, Eugene K. Oliver, 
Tullahoma.
OLIVER, Daniel Sidney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1980
Daniel Sidney Oliver, 71, of Route 4, Pulaski died at his home Sunday, March 3. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10:30 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Glenn Bonner and the Rev. Larry Helton officiating. Burial was in 
Diana Cemetery.
A retired employee of the Giles County Highway Department, Mr. Bonner was a 
native of Marshall County, the son of the late Ada and Rachel Callahan Oliver.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Stephens Oliver; a son Danny Oliver, 
Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Jimmie Faye Mang, Erwin; two brothers, James Oliver, 
Lewisburg and L. D. Oliver, California; a sister, Miss Louise Oliver, California 
and six grandchildren.
OLIVER, Jimmie R. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jun 1982
Jimmie R. Oliver, 49, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 30, 1982, 
in Riverside Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
A former Giles Countian, he was the son of the late Cyrus L. Oliver.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 3, at Mulberry Street Methodist 
Church, with burial in Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens, Paul Beal officiating, 
Flowers-Snyder Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sandra Weirick Oliver; three sons, Joseph, 
Bruce, and David Oliver, all of Mount Vernon; his mother, Mrs. Sarah L. Oliver; 
two brothers, Dalton Oliver of Columbia and Felix Oliver of Mount Vernon; seven 
sisters, Ruth King and Mai Bell Stewart of Lincoln County, Marjorie Poole, Gay 
Lee Spivey and Betty Ross of Giles County, Jean Prosser of Marshall County, and 
Sue Underwood of Largo, Florida.
OLIVER, Leonard Dalton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Dec 1985
Leonard Dalton Oliver, 64, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1985, at the 
Veterans Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, at 
Williams Funeral Home in Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Woodard Oliver of Columbia; four sisters, 
Mrs. Margie Poole, Mrs. Gay Lee Spivey, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Ruth King of 
Frankewing, Mrs. Betty Ross of Prospect.
O'GRADY, Pearl Hurt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Mrs. Pearl O'Grady, 93, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1989, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 5, at Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Scott Arnold officiating.Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 6, 
at Rosedale Cemetery in Pembroke, KY.
A native of Fairview, KY, Mrs. O'Grady was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Hurt and was married to the late E. T. O'Grady. She was a member of the 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, E. T. O'Grady, Jr. of Pulaski; two grandsons, Tom 
O'Grady of Nashivlle, Donald O'Grady of Hopkinsville, KY; two 
great-granddaughters.
OLIVER, Robert A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
The Rev. Robert A. Oliver of 738 West College Street, Pulaski, died Thursday at 
Hillside Hospital following a long illness. Services were Sunday afternoon at 
First Baptist Church with burial in the Goodsprings Cemetery. Jordan Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Oliver, son of the late Gentry and Georgia Anderson Oliver, had a long 
career in the ministry. Ordained in 1941, he pastored six churches that 
flourished under his leadership. He was elected in 1958 as moderator of the 
Greater Richland Creek Missionary Baptist Churches and served in that capacity 
for 25 years.
He constantly sought ways to improve his ministry by attending courses and 
workshops at Fisk Community Training School and at Martin Methodist Church.
Rev. Oliver is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Oliver of Pulaski; daughter, 
Mrs. Ann Oliver of Athens, Ala.; five sons, Robert, Jr., Rudolph, David, John 
and Arnie Oliver, all of California; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia Gordon and Mrs. 
Magnolia Walker, both of Detroit, Mich., and Gloria Oliver of Fresno, Calif.; 15 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
O'NEAL, Harriet Sue OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 May 1984
Mrs. Harriet Sue O'Neal, 92, Pulaski, died on Thursday, April 26, 1984, at her 
home.
A native of Giles County, she was married to the late William Martin O'Neal. 
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Clarence Stewart and Paul McKissack officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bob (Kathleen) Keller, Pulaski; one sister, 
Mary Louise Bratton of Florida; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 
and one great-great-grandchild.
O'NEAL, Joyce Felker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Oct 1984
Mrs. Joyce Felker O'Neal, 52, died on Friday, October 19, 1984, in Iverness, 
Florida. She was the daughter of Willie Felker of Pulaski and the late Mattie 
Felker.
Funeral services were held on Monday, October 22, in Iverness.
Survivors include her father and step-mother, Willie and Louise Felker, Pulaski; 
her husband, Larry W. O'Neal of Iverness; four children, Debbie Bailey and 
Dennis O'Neal of Massachusetts, Bill O'Neal and Greg O'Neal of Iverness; four 
sisters, Ann White of Pulaski, Thelma Felker of Cincinnati, Ohio, Jean Travis of 
Nashville and Martha Moses of Lewisburg; and one brother, Ken Felker, Pulaski.
O'NEAL, Mary Gunter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Gunter O'Neal, 83, of the Hughey Community in 
Lincoln County were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, at Higgins Funeral Home 
Chapel in Fayetteville with burial in Wright Cemetery, Steve Angus and Chester 
Stephens officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Jack O'Nea of the Hughey Community; two 
daughters, Mrs. Imogene Watson, Hughey Community, Mrs. Helen Mitchell of McBurg; 
two sons, Smith O'Neal of Lavergne, Tenn., and Ellisen O'Neal, Hughey Community; 
13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
O'NEAL, Murler E. Grimes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Murler E. O'Neal, 83, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
February 16 in Donelson Hospital, were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. William H. Moss. Interment was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. O'Neal was the daughter of the late Dr. G. C. and Alice 
Morris Grimes and was married to the late Otis O'Neal.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Oakley of Nashville, three sons, 
William C. O'Neal of Cookeville, Robert M. O'Neal of Saudia Arabia and Otis 
O'Neal, Jr. of Nashville; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
O'NEAL, William Martin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
Funeral services for William Martin O'Neal, 88, of Pulaski, who died Saturday, 
April 26 at
Giles County Hospital were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Marcus Nickell was the officiant.
Mr. O'Neal, a retired farmer, was a Tennessee native, the son of the late 
William and Molly Abernathy O'Neal.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Sue Smith O'Neal; a daughter, Mrs. 
Kathleen Keller, Pulaski; two sisters, Miss Lydia O'Neal and Miss Rebecca 
O'Neal, Pulaski; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
O'NEILL, Elene Breeding OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jan 1983
Mrs. Elene Breeding O'Neill, 60, Phenix City, Alabama, died Friday, January 7, 
1983 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, 
January 9 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Mack 
Pinkelton and James Nave officiating.
A Tennessee native, she was married to Alfred O'Neill, Phenix City, and was the 
daughter of Mrs. Rachel Wood Breeding, Goodspring, and the late Ervin Breeding.
Other survivors include two sons, Billy Elliott, Phenix City, and Ronnie 
O'Neill, Columbus, Georgia; three brothers, Frank Breeding, Goodspring, William 
Breeding, Prospect, and Douglas Breeding, Fayetteville, Georgia; two sisters, 
___________ and Joyce Hardesty, Las Vegas, Nevada and three grandchildren.
ORR, Ruby May OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Dec 1984
Mrs. Ruby Orr of Nashville, 90, died on Monday, December 24, 1984, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the 
late Dr. J. P. and Dora Butler May and was married to the late Wilburn Claud 
Orr. She was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, at Woodlawn 
Memorial Park in Nashville, Ronald Carter officiating.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, Nashville; three 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
OSBORN, Horace Carlton "Bowdy" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1986
Horace Carlton "Bowdy' Osborn, 48, died Thursday, April 24, 1986 at Maury County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. at Oakes and 
Nichols Funeral Home with burial in Scribbner's Mill Cemetery in Maury County.
He was the son of Horace and Viola Nash Osborne and was married to Mrs. Ethel 
Pitts Osborn.
He was a retired truck driver for Parrish Trucking Company in Columbia.
Other survivors include one son, William C. "Bo" Osborn, Columbia; two 
stepdaughters, Miss Laura Southern, Columbia, Miss Penny Southern, Texas; one 
stepson, Charles H. Southern, Columbia; Mrs. Betty J. Johnson, Lynnville; one 
step grandchild.
OSBORNE, Ina Minatra OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Apr 1982
Mrs. Ina Minatra Osborne, 95, Old Hickory, Tennessee, died on Monday April 12, 
at Madison Hospital in Madison, Tennessee.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Osborne was married to the late Foster Osborne 
and was the daughter of the late David Winfield and Frances Bennett Minatra.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14 at Madison 
Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at 2:30 p. m. on Wednesday at Maplewood 
Cemetery in Pulaski.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Kelly Wright and Mrs. Lilliard Duke, both 
of Old Hickory, Mrs. Lillian Weis of Nashville and Mrs. Windell Johnson of New 
Carlisle, Ohio; one son, Roy Osborne of Nashville; two step-daughters, Mrs. 
Violet Rochelle of Pulaski and Miss Rebecca Osborne of Madison; four sisters, 
Mrs. Blanch Sumners, Mrs. Claudia Loyd, Mrs. Lera McCracken and Mrs. Nola 
Harwell, all of Pulaski; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
OSBORNE, John B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Feb 1987
Mr. John B. Osborne, 66, of Lynnville, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1987, at Bedford 
County Hospital in Shelbyville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, 
at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Joseph Mason officiating. Burial was in 
Gibsonville Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Osborne was the son of the late Clyde Thomas and 
Estelle Price Osborne. He was a retired farmer and member of the Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Jo Osborne of Lynnville; one son, John 
Osborne, Jr. of Lynnville; four brothers, Joe and Jim Osborne, both of 
Lynnville, Ike Osborne of Mt. Pleasant, and Clyde Osborne of the Stiversville 
community; four sisters, Mrs. Brownie Faulkner of San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Lois 
Davis and Mrs. Maggie Himes, both of Columbia, and Mrs. Edna Collins of Mt. 
Pleasant.
OSBORNE, John Wendell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Jan 1985
John Wendell Osborne, 61, Lewisburg, died on Tuesday, January 29, 1985, at 
Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late James Ollie and Margaret 
Lucille Sharp Osborne.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 30, at London Funeral 
Home Chapel in Lewisburg, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Louise Hickman Osborne, Lewisburg; two 
daughters, Amy Hinson, Pulaski, and Connie Foster, Clarksville; one sister, 
Frances Agent, Lewisburg; and three grandchildren.
OSBORNE, Rebecca Frances OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Nov 1988
Rebecca Frances Osborne, 83, Old Hickory, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 20, 1988 at 
Hill Haven Nursing Home in Madison, Tenn. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. 
Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Madison Funeral Home Chapel with Clarence Dailey 
officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Maplewood 
Cemetery.
She was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late Foster and Mable 
Kennedy Osborne. She was a member of the Madison Church of Christ and a retired 
executive secretary for Sherman-Williams Co. in Nashville.
Survivors include, four sisters, Mrs. David (Violet) Rochelle of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Kelly (Clara) Wright and Mrs. Lillard (Dorothy) Duke both of Old Hickory and 
Mrs. Wendell (Pattie) Johnson of Fairburn, Ohio; and one brother, Roy Osborne of 
Ohio.
OVERSTREET, Ben S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Aug 1989
Mr. Ben S. Overstreet, 76, died Friday, Aug. 25, 1989, at Oakwood Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Cornersville Funeral 
Home Chapel with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery.
A native of Smith County, Mr. Overstreet was a retired detective with the Metro 
Police in Nashville. He was the son of the late Samps and Dillian Gillihan 
Overstreet and member of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Fraternal Order of Police 
and the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Ruth Haislip Overstreet of Diana; two 
sisters, Mary Jackson and Hattie Lee, both of Nashville.
OVERTON, John Ed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mr. John Ed Overton, 71, of Detroit, Mich., died Friday, April 17, 1987, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 23, at Jordan Funeral Home with 
the Rev. William H. Smith officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Overton was the son of the late Tommie and Blanche 
Johnson Overton. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the 
City of Detroit Water Department.
Survivors include his stepmother, Mrs. Pearline Overton, and one sister, Mrs. 
Mary Lou Nelson, both of Pulaski.
OVERTON, Marye Wood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services were held Friday, June 13 at 11:00 at the First Presbyterian 
Church for Marye Wood Overton, noted organist and music teacher. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Gudger Nichols, pastor of the church and the Rev. 
Neal Dean, former pastor of the church, officiating.
Mrs. Overton, a native of Limestone County, Alabama was the daughter of the late 
Thomas P. Wood and Lizzie McLaurine Wood. She was a member of the First 
Presbyterian where for 52 years she served as organist and choir director.
The church honored Mrs. Overton on Dec. 3, 1975 for fifty years distinguished 
service by proclaiming that day as "Marye Wood Overton Day."
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Frank L. Brown of Pulaski and 2 
grandchildren.
OWEN, Lorene Wheeler OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jan 1986
Lorene W. Owen, 80, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1986, at Maury County Hospital. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Cornersville 
Chapel with burial in the Beechwood Cemetery.
She was a native of Giles County. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jamie 
Williams, Mrs. Julia Wade, both of Lewisburg; three sons, Allen W. Owen of 
McDonough, Ga., Joe E. Owen of Cornersville, Marion Owen of Spring Place; two 
brothers, Melvin Wheeler of Cornersville, Allen Wheeler of Holtland; two 
sisters, Mary Worsham of Cornersville, Annie Ruth Hardison of Clarksville; 11 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
OWEN, Margaret Alexander OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 May 1984
Mrs. Margaret Alexander Owen, 89, Franklin, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, April 
24, 1984, at her home.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas R. and Dana 
English Alexander and the wife of the late Dr. H. Dewitt Owen, DVM. She was a 
member of the Presbyterian Church.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, conducted by J. L. 
Perry, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski. Bennett May Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include one son, H. Dewitt Owen, Jr., Franklin; and one granddaughter.
OWEN, Myra Ann Killebrew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
Mrs. Myra Ann Owen of 500 West Madison Street, Pulaski, Tennessee died Thursday, 
November 5th at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville after an extended illness. She 
was the beloved wife of local physician, Dr. William K. Owen.
Mrs. Owen, who was a native of Sylacauga, Alabama was the daughter of the late 
William D. and Nancy Jones Killebrew.
She was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church and served as a member of 
Circle 4 United Methodist Women. Mrs. Owen was Past Worthy Matron of the Eastern 
Star. She was also a member of the V. F. W. Woman's Auxiliary and the Pulaski 
Garden Club.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7th at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Officiants were the Rev. William H. Moss and Rev. Paul Allen.
Mrs. Owen is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earline Owen Zuccarello of Concord, 
North Carolina; two grandchildren, Jan Owen and James Bennett Zuccarello, III of 
Concord. A sister, Mrs. John (Addie) Morris; 2 nephews Jack Jones and Clyde 
Jones, Jr. of Birmngham, Alabama also survive.
OWEN, Mrs. W. C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1980
Mrs. W. C. Owen, age 98, the mother of Pulaski physician W. K. Owen died 
Wednesday morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mrs. Owen will be buried in 
Charlotte, but funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions by made to either 
Martin College Scholarship Fund or to First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. W. K. Owen of Pulaski and Dr. Olin Owen of 
Charlotte, N. C. and one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Codwin also of Charlotte.
OWENS, Carolyn Duke OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Duke Owens, 42, of Pulaski, were held at the 
Happy Hill Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday at 1:00 p. m. Reverend Mose 
Patterson officiated with burial in Robertson Fork Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Owens died on Friday, February 12 at her Cotton Street residence. She was 
the daughter of Mrs. Willie May Duke of Lynnville.
Survivors include, one daughter, Melody Ballentine; two sons, Rudolph Duke and 
Hilton Owens; three sisters, Shirley Gordon, Annette Green, and Debora 
Blackburn; three step-daughters, Mary Marshall and Sarah Davis; two brothers, 
James and Fred Duke; and two step-brothers, Horace and Henry Duke, all of 
Pulaski.
OWENS, Clabe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Clabe Owens, 68, were held on Tuesday, December 30 at 2:00 
p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel . Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton and R. G. Hughes officiated at the services.
Owens was pronounced dead on arrival at the Giles County Hospital early Monday 
morning of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Owens was found by his wife upon her 
return from feeding livestock.
Mr. Owens was the son of the late Redden and Anna Bell Willis Owens and is 
survived by his wife, Eva Pitts Owens; two sons, Aaron Owens of Columbia and 
Marvin Owens of Pulaski; and four daughters, Mildred Garner of Murfreesboro, Oma 
Seaver of Leoma, Sarah King and Karen Grant, both of Pulaski. Also surviving are 
three sisters, Nancy Barnett and Martha Powell, both of Pulaski and Annie May 
Deason of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Eleven grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren also survive. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
OWENS, Cressie E. Wade OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mrs. Cressie E. Owens, age 73, of Waynesboro, died December 26, 1983, at Nelson 
Nursing Home in Waynesboro. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 
December 28, in Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Owens was married to the late Henry Russell Owens, 
Sr. and was the daughter of the late Lidge and Liddie Whitt Wade.
Survivors include, five sons, Robert L. and Thomas Owens, both of Lawrenceburg, 
Loyl Owens of Athens, Alabama, Albert D. Owens of Ohio, Henry R. Owens, Jr. of 
Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Rosa Mae White of Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Ezra 
Thompson of Pulaski; 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
OWENS, George W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
George W. Owens, 59, was killed in a tragic accident in the Diana Community 
around 10:00 a. m. Monday morning. Owens, a Giles County Highway Department 
employee, was hauling a truck load of chirt on the Creecy Hollow Road when his 
muck truck hit a L&N train. The truck was knocked down a 30 foot embankment and 
burst into flames. No signals or signs marked the train tracks.
Rescue vehicles from both Marshall and Giles Counties responded to extinguish 
the flames which soon spread to the grass, burning an approximate 50 foot 
stretch and endangering the train.
Owens' truck was struck in the dump section and passenger side. Two of the back 
wheels were left beside the tracks when the rest of the truck was knocked to the 
bottom of the ravine. It is believed that Owens was killed on impact, however, 
rescue workers worked for almost an hour freeing him from the wreckage. 
Tennessee Highway Patrolman James Porterfield investigated.
Owens of Route 5, Lawrenceburg had been with the Highway Department for about 
four years. Funeral services were held at 2:00 Tuesday afternoon at the Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens. Larry Glass officiated.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Abernathy Owens; his parents, Willie and Emma 
Hardeman Owens, Pulaski; three sons, Charles Owens and Terry Owens, both of 
Pulaski and Danny Owens of Lawrenceburg; and one daughter, Linda Hargrove, also 
of Pulaski. Also one brother, William H. Owens, Pulaski, and one sister, Maydell 
Kent, Chattanooga; eight grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
OWENS, Henry Russell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Sep 1982
Henry Russell Owens, 78, of 1010 North Second Street, in Nashville, TN, died on 
Monday, September 27 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m. on Thursday, September 30 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel . Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated with burial following in Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
A native Tennessean and a retired farmer, Mr. Owens was the son of the late Sam 
Robert and Octavie Jones Owens. He was married to the late Verla Lou McCleary 
Owens.
Survivors include, five sons, Thomas F. Owens of Waynesboro, Loyel L. Owens of 
Athens, AL, Albert Owens of Ohio, Robert Lee Owens of Lawrenceburg and Henry 
Russell Owens, Jr. of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Rosie Mae Wise of Ohio; two 
sisters, Martha Wade and Minnie Jones, both of Minor Hill; 21 grandchildren, and 
14 great grandchildren.
OWENS, Jonathan Coble OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Jonathan Coble Owens, 6 years old, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 1, 1988, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 3, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Randy Kersey officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
Survivors include his parents, Ray and Nancy Coble Owens of Pulaski; one 
brother, Jeremy Owens of Pulaski; maternal grandmother, Mary Helen Coble of 
Pulaski; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Owens of Pulaski.
OWENS, Roberta Francis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Sep 1988
Mrs. Roberta Francis Owens, 73, of Lynnville, died Friday, Sept. 2, 1988, at 
Maury Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 4, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Owens was the daughter of the late Ed and Mary 
Ferguson Francis and was married to the late Herman Owens. She was a member of 
the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, C. E. and Larry Owens, both of Lynnville; three 
grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Francis of 
Michigan, Flournoy Francis of Culleoka.
OWENS, Willie Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1981
Willie Reed Owens, 82, died Monday, September 28 at his residence on Route 1, 
Pulaski. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by 
the Rev. James D. Nave and the Rev. Jimmy C. Hargrove and burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Owens was the son of the late George and Amanda 
Clemmons Owens. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emam Hardiman Owens; a son, William H. Owens, 
Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Maedell Kent, Chattanooga; two grandchildren; 10 great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
PAGE, Margaret Hindman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Dec 1982
Margaret Hindman Page, 95, died December 7, 1982, at the Hillview Health Care 
Center following a short illness.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning, Dec. 8 at 12:30 p.m. at the 
Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with the Rev. Milton Lillard, Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
and Rev. James Alfred Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Liberty Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Clersey 
Francis Hindman. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She was the 
widow of John W. Page who died May 24, 1970 and she had lived in Columbia for 45 
years.
On September 26, 1982, she celebrated her 95th birthday with five generations of 
her family there.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Vernice Carpenter of Nashville, Mrs. 
Edythe Artell Smith of Winter Park, FL, Mrs. Altie Hand Stofel and Mrs. Lucille 
Crumley, both of Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Helen Givens of Nashville; five 
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and 
several nieces and nephews.
PAGE, Mary Ida Escue OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Dec 1987
Mrs. Mary Ida Page, 53, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 16, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Terrell Pitts officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Page was the daughter of the late Haughty 
Frances Escue. She was a member of the Fairview Church of Christ and an employee 
at Torrington/Fafnir.
Survivors include her husband, Mack Page of Pulaski; one daughter, Juanita Page 
of Pulaski; three sons, Keith, Randy and Tracy Page, all of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren; one step-grandchild; her father, Arthur Escue of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Nell Smith of Lynnville; two brothers, Ray and Marvin Escue of 
Columbia.
WILLIAMS, Musa Whitfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1988
Mrs. Musa Whitfield Williams Page, 97, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 
1988, at her residence. Funeral services were held at McConnell Funeral Home in 
Athens, Ala. Burial was in the family cemetery at Pettusville, Ala.
A native of Veto, Ala., Mrs. Page was the daughter of the late Joseph Simpson 
and Martha Pettus Whitfield and was married to the late Benjamin Franklin 
Williams of Annona, Texas, and the late Harry Hill Page of Triune.
Survivors include one son, Whitfield Pettus Williams of Lewisburg; one daughter, 
Elizabeth Williams Smith of Chattanooga; one step-daughter, Polly Page Brittain 
of Nolensville; four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.
PAISLEY, Irene Whitehead OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Dec 1981
Giles County native, Mrs. Irene Whitehead Paisley, Route 1, Prospect, died on 
Thursday, December 10, 1981, at Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were 
held on Saturday, December 12, at Bennett-May Chapel. Services were conducted by 
Bro. A. J. Rollins and Bro. Glenn Kennon officiating. Burial followed in New 
Zion Cemetery.
Mrs. Paisley, a resident of Kedron, was the wife of the late Jack Paisley. She 
was a the daughter of the late John F. and Alice Gouldman Whitehead. She was a 
long-time member of the New Zion Church of Christ.
A retired school teacher, Mrs. Paisley was also a retired saleslady for Morris 
Harwell and Son. She was correspondent for OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, for 
many years.
Survivors include one son, John Anderson Paisley, Franklinton, Louisiana; one 
daughter, Mrs. Susie Springer of Prospect and Tracey City, Tennessee; two 
sisters, Miss Lurline Whitehead, Kedron, and Mrs. Tulleye Thorne, Athens, 
Alabama; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
PAMPLIN, Joe Alfred OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Joe Alfred Pamplin, age 46, who died Sunday July 19, 1981, 
at the V. A. Hospital in Nashville, will be held Thursday at 1:00 p. m. in the 
chapel of Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Robert A. Oliver officiating. 
Interment will be Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Pamplin, a Giles County native, was the son of the late Joe and Mattie Sue 
Jenkins Pamplin. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mae Sue Harper; of Decatur, Ala.; two 
brothers, Sgt. Robert A. Pamplin, Ft. Drum, N. Y. and Thomas Pamplin, Pulaski; 3 
grandchildren.
PARDON, William Howard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Dec 1984
William Howard Pardon, 68, Route 5, Pulaski, died on Friday, December 21, 1984, 
at Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late 
William F. and Annie Bell Bevels Pardon. He was a retired employee of the 
Lewisburg Casting Company.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 23, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Mayes Pardon, Pulaski; one son, Harold 
Pardon, Pulaski; one daughter, Mary Alice Wilburn, Pulaski; six brothers, 
Thurman Pardon and Carl Pardon, Fayetteville, Thomas Pardon of Frankewing, 
Elbridge Pardon of Lincoln County, John Pardon of Pulaski, and Dean Pardon, 
Lewisburg; six sisters, Ruth Holley, Frankewing, Ethel Jarrett, Bunker Hill, 
Lois Pardon, Laristine Oliver, Jean Edwards and Nancy Sumners, all of Pulaski; 
six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
PARK, Claude Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Claude Reed Park, 78, of Route 3, Box 267, of Pulaski died on Wednesday, March 
16, 1983 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted at Bennett-May Chapel at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, 
March 18 by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart, the Rev. Billy Craighead. Interment 
followed in Park Cemetery in Elkton.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Park was a member of the Methodist Church and a 
retired security guard of Avco Manufacturing in Nashville. His wife, Naomi J. 
Park of Pulaski, survives. He was the son of the late Walter Reed and Emma Jones 
Park.
Additional survivors include, four daughters, Mrs. Barbara McPherson of Detroit, 
Michigan, Mrs. June Fisher of Lavania, Tenn., Mrs. Corrine Stock of Fort Devina, 
Mass., and Mrs. Jane Park Cutler, Chevy Chase, Maryland; six sons, Thomas Reed 
Park of Macon, GA, Joe Allen Park of Riverside, GA, Harry Neil Park of 
Yatesville, GA and John Kenneth Park, Germany; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Young, 
Diana; two brothers, J. C. Park, Pulaski and Floyd Park, Ocalla, Fla.; 22 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
PARK, John Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mr. John Calvin Park, 96, of Pulaski, died Monday, Aug. 15, 1988, at Hermitage 
Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 17, 
at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Jacob Gardner and the Rev. Nolen Brunson 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Park was the son of the late Walter R. and Emma 
Jones Park and was married to the late Mamie Mason Park. He was a member of the 
Cedar Grove United Methodist Church and was a retired farmer and retired 
superintendent of Necome Church Camp in Hickman County.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edith Mason of Pulaski, Mrs. Eunice 
Edwards of Franklin, Mrs. Gladys Horner of Columbia; six grandchildren; seven 
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Young of the Diana community; one 
brother, Floyd Park of Ocala, Fla.
PARK, Memry J. Porterfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Dec 1984
Mrs. Memry J. Porterfield Park, 89, died on Thursday, December 6, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Morgan and Annie 
Woodard Porterfield and was married to the late Rev. Charles Vance Park, a 
retired Methodist minister.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 10, at London Funeral 
Home Chapel in Lewisburg, with burial in National Cemetery, Nashville.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Leighton Park of Minnesota and J. T. Park of 
Georgia; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Park Turner, Pulaski, 18 grandchildren and 
20 great-grandchildren.
PARK, Naomi Johnson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Oct 1988
Mrs. Naomi J. Park, 80, of Creve Cocur, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 24, 1988, at her 
residence.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Memorial Park in Winter 
Haven, Fla.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Park was the daughter of the late George and Emma 
Crabb Johnson and was married to the late C. P. Park. She was a member of the 
Methodist church.
Survivors include two sons, Erdie and Eddie Berzett, both of Athens, Ala.; 
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Johnie Lovett 
of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Gladys Tarpley of Lewisburg, Mrs. Prentice Bostic of St. 
Louis, Mo.; one brother, G. W. Johnson of Pulaski.
PARK, William Vernon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Oct 1982
William Vernon Park, 80, of Elkton died at Giles County Hospital on October 18, 
1982.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m., at Bennett-May Chapel with the 
Rev. Thomas Baker officiating. Burial wil be in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Park was a member of the Elkton Methodist Church, 
served several years as Alderman on the Elkton City Council, and a retired 
employee of the Giles County School System.
Mr. Park was married to Catherine Wilson Park, and was the son of the late Wiley 
M. and Lena C. Callaway Park.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Catherine Wilson Park; one son, John C. Park 
of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Edward F. Park of Athens, Ala.; and several 
nieces and nephews.
PARK, Willie Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Aug 1986
Mr. Willie Roy Park, 95, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 1986, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Park was the son of the late William Hill and Lou 
Redd Park. He was a retired merchant and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Nola Park of Pulaski; one son, Ira W. Park of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Doris Park Haislip of Houston, Texas; three 
grandchildren; five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
PARKER, Cecil E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jun 1987
Mr. Cecil E. Parker, 86, of the Bryson community, died Sunday, June 14, 1987, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Randy Wells officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Parker was the son of the late Charles M. and 
Flora Hubbell Parker. He was a retired farmer and member of the Greenwood Church 
of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Carter Parker of the Bryson community; one 
son-in-law, Frank E. Strawn of Huntsville, Ala.; one granddaughter, Mrs. 
Margaret Strawn Moring of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Charlie Parker of 
Ethridge.
PARKER, Elizabeth Carter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Feb 1983
Elizabeth Carter Parker, 82, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Wednesday, 
February 9, 1983 at her home. Funeral services were conducted by Marlin Goodman 
and Randy Wells at 2:00 p.m. onThursday, Feb. 10 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial 
followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late James T. and 
Ethel Locke Carter. She was married to the late Leslie S. Parker.
She is survived by, one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jane G. Parker of the Bodenham 
Community; three grandchildren, Mrs. Joe Vanzant of the Delrose Community, and 
Leslie and Joe T. Parker, both of the Bodenham Community; one sister, Mrs. Cecil 
Parker of the Bryson Community; and five great-grandchildren.
PARKER, Ford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jul 1982
Ford Parker, former owner of Parker's five and ten located in the old Tip's 
building on the Square, died Wednesday, July 7, 1982 in his home in Pass 
Christian, Mississippi.
Funeral services were conducted in Texas on Saturday, July 11. He is survived by 
his wife, Nane Parker of Mississippi; two sons, James C. Parker of Gulfport, MS 
and Richard Parker of Texas; and three grandchildren, Sophia and Holly Parker of 
Pulaski and Melanie Parker of Tullahoma.
PARKER, Gil OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Feb 1982
Gil Parker of the McBurg Community died on Thursday, January 28, 1982, in St. 
Thomas Hospital, following an extended illness. He was 85.
He was a native of Giles County, son of the late Allison and Edna Peden Parker. 
He was a retired farmer and a member of the McBurg Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 30, at Ralston-Brown-McCauley 
Funeral Home, Fayetteville, Larry Helton officiating, with burial in Wright 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velna Thurman Parker of McBurg; a daughter, 
Mrs. Everette Clark, and a son, Billy Parker, both of McBurg; three step-sons, 
W. A., Mark and Jerry Thurman and one step-daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fry, all of 
Lynnville; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nine 
step-grandchildren, and thirteen step-great-grandchildre. Mr. Parker's first 
wife, Mrs. Louise Owen Parker, died in 1962.
PARKER, Lurene White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1988
Mrs. Lurene White Parker, 86, died recently at Maury Regional Hospital in 
Columbia. Graveside services were held Monday, July 11, at Maplewood Cemetery. 
Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Parker was married to the late Arch W. Parker. Survivors include one 
sister, Mrs. W. N. Thurman of Birmingham, Ala.
PARKER, Margaret Carter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mrs. Margaret C. Parker, 87, formerly of Ardmore, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 
15, 1989, at Pulaski HealthCare Center.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 18, at Bennett May Chapel with Randy 
Wells officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late John Thomas 
and Ethel Locke Carter and was married to the late Cecil Parker. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ and wa a retired school teacher.
Survivors include one granddaughter, Mrs. Margaret Strawn Morring of Huntsville, 
Ala.
PARKER, Nancy Anna Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Jan 1986
Mrs. Nancy Ann Parker, 61, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Bro. Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late C. L. Smith. 
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Edward A. "Doc" Parker; two sons, William A. and 
Edward A. Parker, both of Pulaski; four grandchildren; her mother, Ezella Morton 
Parker; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Rutherford of Brentwood, Mrs. Sarah Hansard of 
Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Charles Smith of Giles County, Norris Smith of 
Columbia.
PARKER, Robert Earl Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mr. Robert Earl Parker, Sr., 83, of the Shores community, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 
1989, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 8, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bernard Konig officiating. Burial was in Shores 
Cemetery.
A native of Madison County, Ala., Mr. Parker was the son of the late William K. 
and Nannie B. Carpenter Parker. He was a retired barber and minister and was a 
veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Edna E. Parker of the Shores community; two sons, 
Bobby Parker of the Shores community, Billy Parker of Lawrenceburg; one brother, 
Paul O. Parker of Huntsville, Ala.; five grandchildren.
PARKER, Ruby Kelley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Ruby Kelly Parker, 71, of Lawrenceburg (Weakley Creek Community), died 
Sunday, October 9, 1987, at Lawrenceburg Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at Bennett-May Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late James Leroy 
and Mattie Crockett Kelley and was married to the late Elwood Stacey Parker, Jr. 
She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Beverly Kay Parker Hillis of San Antonio, 
Texas, Mrs. Evelyn Stacey Parker of Pulaski; one son, Michael Lee Parker of 
Pulaski; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, James Kelley, Jr. 
of Decherd, Tenn.
PARKER, Rufus Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Feb 1983
Rufus Henry Parker, 71, of Route 7, Pulaski, died on Thursday, February 10, 1983 
at his home. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Marcus Nickell at 2:00 
p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Parker was the son of the late Marvin W. and Pearl 
Smith Parker. He was married to Jewell Thurman Parker of Campbellsville, who 
survives.
Additional survivors include, one step-sister, Mrs. Clint Wells of Decatur, Ala. 
and one step-sister-in-law, Mrs. Taylor Carpenter of Columbia.
PARKER, Velna Gibson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Aug 1987
Mrs. Velna Gibson Thurman Parker, 79, of Lynnville, died Monday, July 27, 1987, 
at Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Arthur Hardison and G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Parker was the daughter of the late William and 
Hassie Evans Gibson and was married to the late Gil Parker.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry, W. A. and Mark Thurman, all of Lynnville; 
one step-son, Billy Parker of Frankewing; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Fry of 
Lynnville; one step-daughter, Mrs. Gene Clark of Frankewing; two brothers, 
Buford Gibson of Pulaski, Charlie Gibson of Yokley; two sisters, Mrs. Harold 
Malone of Lynnville, Mrs. Everett Coffee of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren and 16 
great-grandchildren.
PARKER, Wendell Woodard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
Wendell Woodard Parker, 71, died Tuesday, July 25, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held July 27 at Bennett May Chapel with Andy Brown and 
David McBeth officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Hershel Lee and Katie 
Murphy Parker. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elaine Wilburn Parker, 
Lawrencebrug; one son, Terry Parker, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Mrs. Linda 
Holt, Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren.
PARKES, Harry Long OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jan 1989
Mr. Harry Long Parkes, 58, of Elephant Beutte, N.M., formerly of Pulaski, died 
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1988.
Mr. Parkes was the son of the late Harry B. Parkes. He was owner and operator of 
Elephant Beutte Marina.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Parkes; three daughters, Ginger Cook, Cindy 
Arguelles, Jennifer Van Roie; three sons, Steven, David, and Paul Parkes; eight 
grandchildren; his mother, Virginia Long Parkes; one sister, Mrs. James Lillie; 
several nieces and nephews.
Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors of Albuquerque, N. M. was in charge of 
arrangements.
PARR, Mary Lou Garrett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Parr, 89, of Route 3, Leoma, were held at 
10:00 a. m. on Monday, February 15 at North Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg. 
The Reverends Joe Self and J. D. Killen officiated. Burial followed in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Parr died at her home on Friday, February 12, 1982. She was the wife of the 
late James G. Parr and the daughter of the late Henry and Lucinda Katherine 
Garrett. She was a native of Giles County.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Iva Mae Lemay of Athens, Ala.; Mrs. 
Annie Ruth Bishop and Mrs. Mary Alice Bishop, both of Naples, Fla.; three sons, 
Henry Allen Parr, and James T. Parr of Columbia and David A. Parr of Pulaski; 
and one brother, Henry E. Garrett of Amarillo, Texas.
She also leaves 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great 
grandchildren.
PARR, Nina Fralix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1985
Nina F. Parr, 81, died Saturday, November 9, 1985, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 10 at 3:30 p.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was married to the late Thomas C. Parr and the daughter of the late James 
and Lillie Fralix.
Survivors include two sons, George B. Woodard, Pulaski, Allen Dean Woodard, 
Florida; two daughters, Lillie Ziegler, Nashville, Lucille Harwell, Pulaski; two 
brothers, Arlie Fralix, Pulaski and Earl Fralix, Lewisburg; two sisters, Pearl 
Madison, Pulaski, Avah Riggins, Columbia; 11 grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren.
PARSONS, Allien OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Allien Parsons of Texarkana, Texas were held Friday, 
March 6 at the Church of God.
Mrs. Parsons was the wife of the late J. M. Parsons who was a native of Giles 
County. She was a retired teacher who started teaching at the age of 16. She was 
a member of the National Association of Bridge Masters, a former President of 
Delta Kappa Gamma and a member of the American Association of University Women.
Survivors include: one son, David Parsons of Texarkana; two daughters, Mrs. 
Betty Dooley of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. Jane Roberts Wood of Dallas; six 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Lois Webb of 
Dallas, Texas.
PARSONS, Edith Davidson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mrs. Edith Davidson Parsons, 88, Columbia, died Sunday, September 26, 1982 at 
Columbia Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Monday, 
September 27, at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, the Rev. 
Marcus Nickell officiating.
A native of Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late George and Mamie Minerva 
Lovell Davidson and widow of the late Edward Cliff Parsons.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Pate, Pulaski, and Mrs. C. E. 
Waldrop, Columbia; and a brother, Adys Kincaid, Smyrna.
PARSONS, Guy Cook OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Oct 1985
Guy Cook Parsons, 90, of Florham Park, N. J., died Thursday, Oct. 17, at the 
Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre.
A private graveside services was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Fairview 
Cemetery, Westfield, N. J., with Rev. Richard Raum, pastor of the Calvary 
Presbyterian Church of Florham Park officiating.
Mr. Parsons was born in Columbia, Tenn. He was the son of the late Jospeh Elijah 
and Eva Cook Parsons. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in the U. 
S. Army. Mr. Parsons was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 
class of 1920. He was employed for over 45 years by the Cities Service 
Corporation on Wall Street in New York City, retiring from there in 1962. 
Following his retirement he was a resident of Knoxville for 12 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert H. (Ruth) Jones of Florham Park, N. 
J.; a son, Donald S. Parsons of Towanda Rd. 5; six grandchildren; five 
great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul E. Parsons of Pulaski; several nieces, 
nephews and cousins.
PARSONS, Hazel Verne Brunson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Feb 1989
Hazel Verne Brunson Parsons, 83, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 1989, at DeKalb Medical 
Center in Fort Payne, Alabama. Funeral services were held Feb. 1 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Tony Pope and Pete Furnier officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late R. J. and Ann Gladish 
Brunson.
Survivors include her husband, James Parsons, Rainsville, Ala.; one son, Nolan 
J. Parsons, Okeechobee, Fla.; one daughter, Grace P. Coley, Rainsville, Ala.; 
two grandchildren.
PARSONS, James T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Feb 1985
Rev. James T. Parsons, 100, oldest Methodist minister in the Tennessee 
Conference, died on Sunday, Feb. 3, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Born in Giles 
County on June 13, 1884, he was the son of the late John S. and Martha M. 
Parsons. On Oct. 1, 1914, he was married to Fannie Lee Flowers, now deceased. 
They had no children.
Rev. Parsons was a graduate of the Massey School at Pulaski. He was admitted to 
the Methodist ministry on a trial basis and gained full accreditation with his 
ordination as an elder in 1916.
Churches served by Rev. Parsons before his retirement in 1944 include 
Manchester, Morrison, Bethpage, Goodlettsville, City Road in Madison, 
Cookeville, Gallatin, Shelbyville, Blakemore and Hobson in Nashville, First 
Methodist in Pulaski, Blooming Grove, and the Fall River area.
The retired minister enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and pets.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Marshall Moss, Marcus Nickell and Ben Alford officiating, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include four nephews.
PARSONS, Mary Ruby Holt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Dec 1983
Mrs. Mary Ruby Parsons, 71, Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, December 9, 1983, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, 
December 11, at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Pulaski, she was the daughter of Fannie Minatra Holt and the late 
Albert Holt and was married to the late Campbell Smith Parsons, Sr.
Other survivors include two sons, Gregory S. Parsons, Columbia and Campbell 
Smith, Jr., Knoxville; one brother, Everette Holt, Pulaski; three grandchildren.
PARSONS, Sadie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1980
Funeral services for Miss Sadie Parsons, 86, of Route 4, Pulaski, who died 
Monday, October 13 at Fairhaven Nursing Home were held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Marshall Moss and the Rev. Marcus Nickell.
Miss Parsons was a Tennessee native, the daughter of the late John S. and Martha 
Mason Parsons.
Survivors include a brother, the Rev. J. T. Parsons of Pulaski; several nieces 
and nephews.
PARSONS, Wendell Jay Giles Free Press 15 Sep 1988
Wendell Jay Parsons, 18, of Route 1, Minor Hill, TN (Stella Community) died 
September 9, 1988, in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held 
September 11 at 1:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Paul McKinney 
officiating. Burial was in Stella Cemetery with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in 
charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Parsons was a construction worker for Jones 
Brothers Construction Co. at Springhill, TN.
Survivors include his parents, Wendell Gary (Jake) and Sandra Faye Parsons of 
Stella; one brother, Jeff Parsons and one sister, Chancey Parsons, both of 
Stella; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Parsons and maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. J. D. Gregory of Stella.
PARSONS, William S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Apr 1987
Mr. William S. Parsons, 71, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 8, 1987, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Michael O'Bannon and Rev. Marshall Moss 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Parsons was the son of the late Earl and Lois 
Scales Parsons. He was retired from Maremont-Gabriel Corp.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Paysinger Parsons of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Robert Hatfield of Pulaski; two brothers, Brown Parsons of Pulaski, James 
Parsons of Alabama; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
PATE, Gertrude Arnold OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 May 1983
Gertrude Arnold Pate, age 72 of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, died at M. D. Anderson 
Hospital in Houston, TX on Thursday, May 26, 1983.
Her survivors include her husband, Preston Pate and her mother, Lillie Arnold of 
Mt. Ida; two sons, Ernest Pate of Houston, Texas, and Donald Pate of Cherry 
Hill, New Jersey; two daughters, Helen Hardcastle of Sommerville, Texas and 
Millie Hansen of Pulaski; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. May 31, at the First United Methodist Church of 
Mt. Ida, with burial in Standridge Cemetery.
PATE, Lovell Evans OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Nov 1982
Mr. Lovell Evans Pate, 63, Route 2, Pulaski, died Saturday, November 6, 1982 at 
his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, November 9 at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in the National Veteran's Cemetery, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Avy Pate of Pulaski and the 
late Ernest Pate.
His survivors are his mother; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hollis Kyle, and Mrs. Avy 
Jane Seymore, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Inman, Columbia, and Mrs. 
Barbara Lopp, Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Crutcher Newsline 04 Feb 1986
Crutcher Patterson, 73, of Box 36 Mimosa Drive, Pulaski, TN, died January 20, 
1986, at his home. Funeral services were held January 24 at 10 a.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Hendrix Cemetery 
with Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Limestone County, AL, Mr. Patterson was the son of the late James 
Henry and Amanda Christopher Patterson. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include four sons, Farrell Patterson, Phil Patterson, Robin Patterson, 
and Jamie Patterson, all of Pulaski; one daughter, Scarlett Hosay of Pulaski; 
and four grandchildren.
PATTERSON, David Henderson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
David Henderson Patterson, 81, of 605 W. Jefferson, Pulaski, TN, died May 29, 
1983, in Giles County Hospital.
He was the husband of Mary Clare Harwood Patterson and the son of the late James 
Hence and Virgie Sue Loyd Patterson. Funeral services were held Monday, May 30, 
1983, at 2 p.m. in the Pulaski First Presbyterian Church with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Gudger Nichol officiating. Bennett-May Funeral Home in 
charge.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Clare Harwood Patterson; one daughter, Mrs. 
Robert Smith, Manchester, TN; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Donna Gaines OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Nov 1986
Ms. Donna Gaines Patterson, 39, of Frankewing, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1986, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Beech Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Ms. Patterson was the daughter of the late Robert Paul 
and Sarah Elaine Harwell Gaines.
Survivors include one son, Mark Henson of Pulaski; two brothers, Bobby Gaines of 
Pulaski, Jerry Gaines of Canton, Miss.; one sister, Ann Butcher of Lynnville; 
two grandmothers, Mrs. Nola Gaines and Mrs. Lillian Harwell, both of Pulaski; 
several nieces and nephews.
PATTERSON, James Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1983
James Henry Patterson, 64, died Thursday, April 28, in Veterans Administration 
Hospital, Nashville.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30, at Abraham McKissick Memorial 
Chapel of Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Foster officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mose and Lizzie Jones 
Patterson. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and was married to the late Annie 
Elizabeth Garrett.
Survivors include three children, Wanda Ann Patterson, William Andrew Patterson, 
and Solonia Patterson; four sisters, Willie Jackson, Julia Curtis, and Maggie 
Jones of Louisville, KY; two brothers, Rev. Mose Patterson and Jones Patterson 
of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
PATTERSON, Katie Cardin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Feb 1984
Mrs. Katie Patterson, 72, Pulaski died Sunday, February 26, 1984, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 
1, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cardin and was married to the 
late James Patterson.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Magdalene Howard, Pulaski, and Mrs. Bessie 
Lee Moore, Nashville; one son, Lee Andrew Brown, Jr., Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Flossie Gaston, Indiana; two brothers, John Coleman and Willie Cardin, Pulaski; 
15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
PATTERSON, Thomas Wayne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mr. Thomas Wayne Patterson, 47, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1989, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville following an occupational accident.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 19, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel 
at Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial was 
in Rocky Mount Cemetery in Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Patterson was an employee at the SMC Lumber 
Company, Inc., in Pulaski.
Survivors include his parents, Robert D. and Elease Reed Patterson of Pulaski; 
six children, Mary Coleman of Pulaski, Stephanie Patterson of U. S. Navy; 
Anthony, Andrea, Nicholas and Matthew Patterson; two brothers, Robert E. and 
Louis Patterson, both of Indianapolis; four sisters, Catherine P. Simington and 
Sandra P. Litaker, both of Pulaski, Vera P. Coleman of St. Louis, Mo., Martha 
Patterson of Indianapolis; 29 nieces and nephews.
PATTON, Betty June Pierce OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1988
Mrs. Betty June Patton, 55, of Fenton, Mo., died Friday, May 27, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Indian Creek Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Patton was the daughter of the late Calvin and 
Clara Foster Pierce. She was an employee of Cori Manor Nursing Home in Missouri.
Survivors include one son, Robert Patton of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, Ann 
Barnard of Sherman, Texas; one grandchild.
PAYNE, Benjamin H. Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Benjamin H. Payne, Sr., 61, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 4, 1985, at his 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Porter Payne. He 
was enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1943, being honorably discharged in 1946. He 
was a long-time employee of South Central Bell Telephone Company. He was a 
member of the Swift Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Jordan Funeral Home 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Mose Patterson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ladye Payne; his mother, Mrs. Mary O. Drake of 
Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Upshaw of Nashville, Mrs. Harriet Wright of 
Aberdeen, Maryland; one son, Benjamin Payne, Jr. of Pulaski; and six 
grandchildren.
PAYNE, Lillie Mae OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jun 1987
Miss Lillie Mae Payne, 81, died Friday, June 12, 1987, at St. Thomas Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, 1987, at Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Miss Payne was the daughter of the late Marion and 
Malinda Randolph Payne. She was a member of Old Zion Mount Missionary Baptist 
Church and was housekeeper for over 50 years for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Abernathy.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Mrs. William (Beatrice) Rice of Nashville, 
Mrs. William (Delores P.) Roquemore, Dr. and Mrs. Hosea Payne, Mr. and Mrs. 
Glenn Payne and families, all of Detroit, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Mamie) Payne 
of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Ladye L. Payne of Pulaski; several great nieces and 
nephews.
PAYNE, Rubel E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1989
Rubel E. Payne, a former law enforcement officer in Giles County, died Sunday, 
Feb. 26 at Hillside Hospital.
Payne, 55, Route 5, Lawrenceburg, was a former Tennessee Highway Patrolman, 
Giles County Sheriff's Deputy and a city police officer.
Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Herbert and Viola Mae Holley Payne, Columbia; his 
wife, Nedra Phillips Payne, Pulaski; two step-sons, Toney Johnson, Pulaski, and 
Randy Shay, Lawrenceburg; one daughter, Connie Payne Hopkins, Pulaski; two 
step-daughters, Linda Blake and Barbara Felker, both of Florida; one brother 
Bobby Payne, Columbia; and six grandchildren.
PAYSINGER, Bessie Downing OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1989
Mrs. Bessie Paysinger, 89, of Columbia, died Sunday, March 19, 1989, at Maury 
County Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Ted Burleson and Jerry Elder officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Paysinger was the daughter of the late George and 
Ella Surles Downing and was married to the late Dell Dewey Paysinger. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Wilma) Bass of Columbia; one son, 
Tommy Paysinger of Nashville; five grandchildren.
PAYSINGER, Frances Louise Fite OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1984
Frances Louise Paysinger, 79, of Ardmore, died Wednesday, October 3, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Wyley and Jenny Kellum Fite.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 4, in Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Glynn Bonner officiating.
Survivors include her husband, P. I. Paysinger of Ardmore; one son, Robert B. 
Paysinger of Ardmore; two sisters, Hilda Warren of Pulaski, Lura Adams of 
Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
PAYSINGER, Presley Lovell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. Presley Lovell Paysinger, 85, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Saturday, April 16, 
1988, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 
17, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Luttrell and the Rev. Jay Hoppus 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Paysinger was the son of the late Chuck and Nancy 
Jackson Paysinger and was married to the late Louise Fite Paysinger. He was a 
retired farmer.
Survivors include one son, Robert B. Paysinger of Ardmore; one brother, Bryson 
Paysinger of Pulaski; three sisters, Rosa Mae Bass, Evelyn Parsons, and Mrs. 
Walter Hopkins, all of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
PAYSINGER, Robert Lee (Pete) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Dec 1982
Mr. Robert Lee (Pete) Paysinger, 68, Pulaski, died Friday, December 17, 1982 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday, December 
18, at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
and Rev. Bill Moss officiating.
He is survived by his wife, Ola Mae Paysinger, Pulaski; one daughter, Phyllis 
Prince, Huntsville; six sisters, Mrs. Virginia Monroe, Old Hickory, Miss Mildred 
Paysinger, Nashville, Mrs. Juanita Johns, Vero Beach, Fla., Mrs. Dorothy 
Mitchell, Miami, Mrs. Peggy Cheek, West Palm Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Robin Parker, 
White Bluff; one brother, William E. Paysinger, Ardmore, and one grandchild.
PEARSON, Stacy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Stacy Pearson, 61, of Shelbyville, who died Wednesday, June 
11 at Huntsville Medical Center, Huntsville, Ala. were held Friday at 10:00 a. 
m. at Gowan-Smith Chapel in Shelbyville by the Rev. Gene Taylor. Interment was 
in Crest Memorial Garden, Shelbyville.
Mr. Pearson, a World War II veteran, was production manager for Royal Crown Cola 
Company in Shelbyville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dean Birdsong Pearson; two sons, Roger Alan 
Pearson, Vicksburg, Miss., and Tracey Dee Pearson, Shelbyville; a daughter, Miss 
Susan Pearson, Nashville; a brother, Joe Pearson, Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. 
Kilah Burch, Pulaski and two grandchildren.
PECK, Julius A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mr. Julius A. Peck, 72, of Killen, Ala., died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1988, at E. C. 
Hospital in Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 4, at Atlas 
Church of Christ with Haskel Check on this one!
PEDEN, Alf Taylor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jul 1988
Mr. Alf Taylor Peden, 72, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 12, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 14, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Peden was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson and 
Mary Lena Click Peden. He was retired from International Minerals and Chemical, 
retired maintenance worker for the Pulaski Housing Authority and member of the 
Baptist church.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Laura Allen Barnes of Madison, Mrs. Mildred 
Lankford of Old Hickory, Mrs. Jo Ann Cox of Oak Ridge, Mrs. Sally Yant of 
Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
PEDEN, Betty Ann Hollingsworth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mrs. Betty Ann Peden, 51, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Cool Springs 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Peden was the daughter of the late Albert and 
Ella Mae Hewitt Hollingsworth. She was an employee of Lee Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Peden of Pulaski; one son, Mike Peden of 
Hohenwald; two daughters, Darlene Burgess and Sheryl Peden, both of Pulaski; 
three brothers, Keith Hollingsworth of Lewisburg, Danny Hollingsworth of 
Nashville, Kelsey Hewitt of Memphis; four sisters, Katherine Pylant, Waverly 
Gilbert, both of Pulaski, Barbara Jean Brandle of Nashville, Donna Mealer of 
Lewisburg; four grandchildren.
PEDEN, Blanche Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Mrs. Blanche S. Peden, 85, died on Friday, August 31, 1984, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late 
George and Lula Bennett Smith and the wife of the late Ben Peden. She was a 
former saleslady at Kuhn's Five and Ten-Cent Store.
Funeral services were held 5 p.m. Sunday, September 2, at Bennett May Chapel, 
with burial in Bumpus Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mae Hunter Stanford of Columbia, Mrs. 
Betty Francis, Franklin, and Mrs. Peggie Griffin, Valdosta, Ga.; one son, Mahlon 
Peden, Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandchild.
PEDEN, Bobby OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jan 1985
Mr. Bobby Peden of Long Beach, California, died on Saturday, January 5, 1985. A 
native of Giles County, he was the son of the late James Alex and Katherine 
Peden.
Funeral services were to be held Tuesday, January 8, in Long Beach. Survivors 
include his wife, Mrs. Dee Peden, Long Beach; one daughter, Kathy Patrick, 
Seattle, Washington; five brothers, Billy Peden of Pulaski, Ben Sam Peden and 
David Peden, both of Nashville, Joe Dean Peden, Jeffersonville, Indiana, and 
Duane Peden, Long Beach; one sister, Barbara Jane Johnson of New Jersey; and 
four grandchildren.
PEDEN, James Alex OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1984
Mr. James A. Peden, age 87, of Route 1, Pulaski, died January 22, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held in Carr and Erwin Chapel at 11 a.m. 
Tuesday, January 24, with Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Peden was a retired farmer. He was married to the 
late Katherine Virginia Prentice Peden. Mr. Peden was the son of the late Bryant 
and Susie Wheeler Peden.
Survivors include six sons: Joe D. Peden of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Billy Peden 
of Pulaski, Bobby and Duane Peden, both of Costa Mesa, California, Sammy and 
David Peden, both of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Jane Johnson of New 
Jersey; one sister, Sallie Mae Thornton of Stewart, Florida; 10 grandchildren; 
and 6 great-grandchildren.
PEDEN, Katherine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1981
Mrs. Katherine Peden, 72, a resident of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, died Tuesday 
March 10 in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Tom Orr. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Peden, a retired employee of Lee Mar-Shirt Co., was born in Giles County. 
She was the daughter of the late William Thomas and Johnella Holt Peden.
Survivors include her husband, James Alex Peden; six sons, Bobby Peden and 
Dwayne Peden, California, Billy Peden, Pulaski, Ben Sam Peden and David Peden, 
Nashville and Joe D. Peden, Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Johnson, 
Napleville, Ill.; two brothers, Jack Prentice and Flournoy Prentice, Pulaski; 
three half-brothers, Sam Prentice, Pulaski, Johnny Prentice, Summertown and 
William Prentice, South Carolina; a sister, Mrs. Louise Prentice, Florida; one 
half-sister, Mrs. Geneva Colvett, Mt. Pleasant; 11 grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren and step-mother, Mrs. Allie Prentice, Pulaski.
PEDEN, Robert Alexander OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 May 1984
Robert Alexander Peden, 81, of Ruston, Louisiana, died on Sunday, May 27, 1984, 
at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston. A native of Pulaski, he was a member of 
Trinity United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Shriners, and was a 32nd degree 
Mason.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, at Kilpatrick's Funeral 
Home Chapel, Ruston, Merlin Merrell and W. A. Doughty officiating, with burial 
in Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston.
Survivors include his wire, Mrs. Lois Spinks Peden, Ruston; one son, Edwin A. 
Peden, Baton Rouge; one daughter, Martha Peden Stevens, Bloomfield Hills, 
Michigan; one sister, Olivia Peden Crawford, Plain Dealing, Louisiana; and seven 
grandchildren.
PEDEN, Susie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 May 1981
Funeral services for Miss Susie Mae Peden, 73, of Pulaski, a retired nurse, who 
died Tuesday, May 26 in Giles County Hospital were conducted Wednesday at 3:00 
p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Church of Christ 
minister, G. C. Fox. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Miss Peden was the daughter of the late Thomas 
Jefferson and Mary Lena Click Peden. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Sally Yant, Pulaski, Mrs. Clyde Langford 
and Mrs. Laura Barnes, Old Hickory and Mrs. Herbert Cox, Oak Ridge; and a 
brother, Alf Peden, Pulaski.
PEELER, Granville Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Feb 1980
Granville Butler Peeler, 69, of Pulaski, a former engineer for WKSR and retired 
TV and radio repairman, died Monday, February 11 at Fairhaven Nursing Home after 
an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10:30 a. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Tom Orr. Interment will be 
in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Peeler, a native of Hohenwald, was the son of the late Jack Moore and Hattie 
Jo Kincaid Peeler.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sara Frances Robinson Peeler; two daughters, 
Mrs. Kenneth Sword, Frederick, Md., and Mrs. Alfred Standen, Strongsville, Ohio; 
two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Mincey, Memphis and Mrs. Holland Ethridge, Franklin; a 
half-sister, Mrs. John Minor, Normandy; two half-brothers, Thomas McMasters, 
Pollock Pines, Cal.,, and William McMasters, Mesa, Ariz., and six grandchildren.
PENNINGTON, Lillian Long OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1985
Mrs. Lillian Long Pennington, 78, Summertown (Henryville Community), died 
Wednesday, June 5, at her home, following an extended illness. A native of 
Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the latee Leroy Allen and Lena Faulkner 
Long. She was married to the late William Gilbert Pennington, was a member of 
the Henryville United Methodist Church and was a homemaker.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 7, at 2 p.m. at North Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in Henryville Cemetery, Rev. Wayne Kelly officiating.
Survivors include one son, Leonard Pennington of Henryville Community; three 
daughters, Mrs. Orlidene Foster of Henryville Community, Mrs. Marie Marshall of 
Calhoun, Georgia, Mrs. Dorothy Orton of Pulaski; six grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella Mae Stewart of Summertown; two 
brothers, Cleve Long of Summertown, Murray Long of Chesterfield, Virginia; 
several nieces and nephews.
PENNINGTON, William Gilbert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Aug 1983
William Gilbert Pennington, 80, died Saturday, August 6, 1983, at Scott Memorial 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8, at 2 p.m. 
from North Funeral Home with burial in the Henryville Cemetery.
He was married to Mrs. Lillian Long Pennington of Henryville.
Other survivors include one son, Leonard Pennington of Henryville; three 
daughters, Mrs. Arbindene Foster, Henryville, Mrs. Marie Marshall, Georgia, and 
Mrs. Dorothy Orton of Pulaski; three brothers, Charles Pennington and Jason 
Pennington, both of Columbia, ____ Pennington, Harriman; one sister, Miss 
Nathlee Pennington of Nashville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
PEPPERS, Eddie Harris OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Oct 1985
Mrs. Eddie Peppers, 90, died Monday, Oct. 7, 1985, at Saint Francis Cabrini 
Hospital, Chicago, Ill. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Walker Olds at 
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Original Church of God on Gordon Street with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Mrs. Peppers was a native and long-time resident of Pulaski. She was the 
daughter of the late Mack and Willie Ballentine Harris and was married to the 
late Lucius Peppers. She was a charter member of the Original Church of God 
(Sanctified) on Gordon Street, Pulaski.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Willie Lou Cloyd; one son, Paul Peppers; 
one brother, John Harris, all of Chicago; 12 grandchildren; 24 
great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Clearchus Fitzpatrick of Pulaski.
PERKINS, John A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jun 1987
Mr. John A. Perkins, 85, died Friday, June 12, 1987, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, at Rocky Mount Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Douglas Coleman officiating. Burial was in 
Rocky Mount Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Perkins was the son of the late Bud and Gertrude 
McElroy Pipkins and was married to the late Edith E. Dobbins Pipkins. Two 
daughters preceded him in death, Ella Lou Litaker and Gertie Young. He was a 
member of the Rocky Mount Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an 
elder and superintendent of the Sunday school, a retired employee of 
Maremont-Gabriel Corporation and a farmer.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John McNairy and Mrs. Ida Coffey, both of 
Pulaski; a grandson, William A. Litaker of Indianapolis, Ind.; 17 other 
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren.
PERRON, Fred (Mrs.) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Mar 1985
Mrs. Fred Perron died Tuesday, March 26, 1985, in Brawley, California. She was 
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Will Bunch.
Funeral services were to be held Thursday, March 28, in California.
Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Buford of California; one grandson and 
three great-grandchildren.
PERRY, Yarbrough OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 May 1987
Mr. Yarbrough Perry, 56, of Joliet, Ill., died Wednesday, May 13, 1987, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 17, at Jordan Funeral Home with 
Rev. Horace Marks officiating. Burial was in Everbright Cemetery. A native of 
Giles County, Mr. Perry was the son of the late Lorine Perry.
Survivors include his father, Charles Perry of Pulaski; five sons, Ray and 
Charles Perry, both of Los Angeles, Calif., Thomas Perry of West Va., Chris and 
Ronnie Perry, both of Joliet, Ill.; one daughter, Betty Varner of Los Angeles, 
Calif.; five sisters, Irene Drake of Pulaski, Vira, Lillie, and Josephine Perry 
and Charlene Wrightall, all of Joliet, Ill.; two brothers, William Perry of 
Pulaski and Raymond Perry of Joliet, Ill.; 26 grandchildren.
PETTUS, Darby Thorne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
A Minor Hill woman was killed instantly in a two-car accident south of the 
Tennessee-Alabama state line Saturday night. Darby Thorne Pettus, 22, died when 
the car in which she was a passenger collided with a car driven by Tim 
Henderson, 19, of Lewisburg.
Mrs. Pettus' husband, Timothy, driver of the car, airlifted to Huntsville 
Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition with head injuries.
The couple's two sons, Timothy and Trent, were treated and released from 
Athens-Limestone County Hospital. Authorities said both children were in 
restraint seats....
Funeral services for the young mother were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dale Sewell officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery.
Survivors in addition to her husband and two sons include parents, James E. 
(Pete) and Carnell Thorne of Minor Hill; two brothers, Thomas A. Thorne, Minor 
Hill and Ronnie Joe Thorne of Decatur; two sisters, Marian Pickett, Oak Grove 
and Peggy Sanders, Athens, Ala.; grandmother, Mrs. Aubrey Thorne, Minor Hill.
PETTY, Douglas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Sep 1987
Mr. Douglas Petty, 78, of Lynnville, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 10, at Bennett May Chapel with Dorris 
Hubble and Robert Smith officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Petty was the son of Owen and Ann Tacker Petty. He 
was retired from Maremont-Gabriel Corporation and a member of the Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Murray Petty of Lynnville; one daughter, 
Mrs. Alton Brown of Nashville; three grandchilden.
PETTY, Eva Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1982
Eva Mae Petty, 84, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Saturday, March 27, 1982 at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m. on Monday, March 29 at Bennett-May 
Chapel by the Reverend Billy Langford. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native Giles Countian and a retired school teacher, Miss Petty was a member of 
Fiducia Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by two brothers, Thomas Wyatt Petty of McGrew, Nebraska and 
James Ola Petty of Lynnville; one sister, Mrs. Lerlene P. Barber of the Aspen 
Hill Community.
Several nieces and nephews also survive her.
PETTY, Irene Whitlock OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1987
Mrs. Irene Whitlock Petty, 83, of Memphis, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1987, at St. 
Peter's Villa Nursing Home in Memphis.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 18, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Petty was the daughter of the late William 
Andrew and Annie Lettie Hoover Whitlock and was married to the late Ozro Petty. 
She was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Paul A. Kline, Jr. of Memphis; three 
sisters, Mrs. Grace Birdsong of Decatur, Ala., Mrs. Birdie Lee Lecky of Paris, 
Tenn., Mrs. Gladys Davis of Pulaski; one brother, Cecil Whitlock of Pulaski; 
three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
PETTY, James Ola OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
James Ola Petty, 103, Franklin, Tenn., died Monday, July 3, 1989, at Williamson 
County Medical Center in Franklin. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 
Bennett May Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Petty was a Giles County native and the husband of the late Bessie Church 
Petty. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and retired from L&N Railroad.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Petty Brown, Nashville; 
three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
PETTY, Lucille Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1985
Lucille Wilson Petty, 85, of Nashville, formerly of Aspen Hill Community, died 
Sunday, June 16, 1985, at Lakeshore Home in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William Bruce and 
Bessie Gilbert Petty. She was married to the late Joe Braden Petty and was the 
mother of the late Wilson Petty.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood. Cemetery, Rev. Charles Seaton officiating.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Sue Petty Whitworth, Miss Nancy Petty, 
both of Nashville, Mrs. Ellen Read of Montgomery, Alabama; one son, Kenneth D. 
Petty of Dickson; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Susie James, Mrs. John 
Nolan Hargrove, both of Prospect; and one brother, Joe Wilson of Prospect.
PETTY, Milton Thomas Jr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Jan 1985
The grandson of a Giles County couple was killed Wednesday in a traffic accident 
in Maury County. Milton Thomas Petty, Jr., 16, died at Maury County Hospital in 
Columbia of injuries received in the wreck earlier in the day. The youth was the 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Petty of Columbia and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. 
T. Petty, Jr. of Pulaski.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home 
in Columbia with burial in the Neapolis Cemetery in Maury County.
PETTY, Ruby Tidwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Mrs. Ruby Tidwell Petty, 85, resident of the Pulaski Pike died Tuesday, March 17 
at Maury County Hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services for Mrs. Petty were conducted Thursday afternoon at one o'clock 
at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with the Rev.Robert E. Lewis, Jr., minister of 
the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew and 
Alice Fry Tidwell. She was the widow of John M. Petty who died in 1932.
Mrs. Petty graduated from Jones High School in Lynnville and Martin College in 
Pulaski. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Athens College in Athens, 
Ala., Master's Degree at George Peabody College in Nashville, and her PhD in 
Education from Columbia University in New York City. She taught school for 
several years at Giles County High School and the old Tennessee College in 
Murfreesboro. After retiring from that post, she farmed at the homeplace on 
Pulaski Pike.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Lucy Zuccarello, Pulaski; two brothers, Tyree 
Tidwell, Pulaski; John L. Tidwell, Beaumont, Tex.; and one great niece, Mrs. 
Sharon Martin, Gallatin.
PETTY, Tera Hanna OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 1984
Mrs. Tera Hanna Petty, 86, of Route 6, Pulaski, TN, died January 23, 1986, at 
her residence.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. January 24 at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Roy West and Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mrs. Petty was the daughter of the late Jeff and 
Inez Hanna and the wife of the late Ed T. Petty, Sr. She was a housewife and a 
member of the First Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edith Rich of Pulaski, and two sons, Ed T. 
Petty, Jr., and Billy Petty, both of Pulaski, Tenn.; four grandchildren.
PETTY, Thomas Wyatt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
Thomas Wyatt Petty, 99, died on Monday, May 28, 1984, in the Scotts Bluff 
Community Hospital, Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. A native of Giles County, he was the 
son of the late Joe Tom and Mary Elizabeth Hanna Petty.
Funeral services were held at Boley Dennis Funeral Home in Gering, Nebraska, on 
Thursday, May 31, with burial in McGrew, Nebraska.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Montgomery, Cheyenne, Wyoming, 
Mrs. Laurene Faucett, Lake Montezuma, Arizona, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Franklin, 
McGrew, Nebraska; one brother, J. O. Petty of Lynnville; one sister, Mrs. 
Lerlene Petty Barber, Aspen Hill; and several grandchildren; 
great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
PETTY, Will Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Apr 1984
Mr. Will Wilson Petty, age 62, of Route 6, Box 334, Pulaski, died April 3, 1984, 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held in Bennett-May Chapel 
Thursday, April 5th at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Charles Seaton officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Petty was a veteran of World War II. He was a 
farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Petty was the son of the 
late Joe Braden Petty and Mrs. Lucille Wilson Petty of Nashville; she survives. 
He was married to Ruby Brooks Petty of Pulaski; she also survives.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Sue Braden Whitworth of Nashville, 
Mrs. Ellen Richardson Reed of Montgomery, Alabama, Miss Nancy Hannah Petty of 
Nashville; and one brother, Kenneth Dixon Petty of Dickson.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
PHELPS, Orlean Austin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Orlean Austin Phelps, 88, a Meadowbrook Nursing Home 
resident, will be held at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, February 24, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with the Reverends Clarence K. Stewart, Paul Allen and Bill Moss 
officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Italy, Texas, Mrs. Phelps died Monday, February 22, at Giles County 
Hospital. She was the wife of the late Benton E. Phelps, and the daughter of the 
late O. E. Austin and Minnie Ross Austin.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Ball of Paducah, Ky., Mrs. 
Florence Coffman of Veto, Ala., Mrs. Sue Warren of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Faye 
McGee, Petersburg; and Mrs. Jerry Springer of Columbia; two sons, O. E. Phelps 
of Midland, Texas and Jack Phelps of Huntsville, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Raymond 
Horne of Rogersville, Tenn.; fifteen grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Annie Mae Wicks OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1987
Mrs. Annie Mae Phillips, 84, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of New Market, Ala., Mrs. Phillips was the daughter of the late Charlie 
and Louiella Sharp Wicks. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Phillips of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Pauline McDougal of Huntsville, Mrs. Margaret Petty of Banger, Mich.; one son, 
Ben Lee Stone of Huntsville; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two 
great-great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Mrs. Nell Mays and Mrs. Avis Ross, 
both of Huntsville; two half-brothers, W. F. Sharp of Michigan, Henson Sharp of 
Tennessee.
PHILLIPS, Donia Poarch OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Donia P. Phillips, 84, of Route One, Prospect, died Tuesday, April 23, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Marshall D. and Annie Helmont Poarch and was married to the late Ernest P. 
Phillips.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Pettusville Cemetery, Mark Johnson officiating.
Survivors include seven sons, Walter Phillips of Ohio, Edward Phillips of 
Massachusetts, Thomas, Louie, Floyd and Loyd Phillips, all of Indiana, Aaron 
Phillips of Minor Hill; five daughters, Myrtle Tucker of Pulaski, Grace Appleton 
and Mattie Gatlin, both of Bethel, Mablean Scott of Ardmore, Alabama, Louise 
Pierce of Indiana; two brothers, David Poarch of Huntsville, Ala., Ernest Poarch 
of Manchester; one sister, Sally Vaughn of Indiana; 54 grandchildren and 51 
great-grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Earnest William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
Earnest William Phillips, 60, Fayetteville, died on Tuesday, November 27, 1984. 
He was a retired grocer and a veteran of World War II.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Charles Hicks and Edward Johnson 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable Phillips, Fayetteville; his parents, 
Earnest and Donie Poarch Phillips of Giles County; two daughters, Sandra Cooper 
and Patricia Golden, both of Fayetteville; seven brothers, Walter Phillips, 
Ohio, Edward Phillips, Massachusetts, Thomas Phillips, Louie Phillips, Pulaski; 
five sisters, Myrtle Tucker, Grace Appleton, Maybelline Scott, Mattie Gatlin, 
all of Pulaski, and Louise Pierce, Martinsville, Indiana; and three 
grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Ernest P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mr. Ernest P. Phillips, 91, of the Bethel Community died on Saturday, Feb. 16, 
1985, at Hillside Hospital. A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late 
William and Susan Cooper Phillips. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Pettusville Cemetery in Limestone County, Alabama, 
Glean Keenam officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Donia Poarch Phillips, Bethel; seven sons, 
Walter Phillips, Ohio, Edward Phillips, Massachusetts, Thomas Phillips, Louie 
Phillips, Floyd Phillips, and Loyd Phillips, all of Indiana, and Aaron Phillips 
of Minor Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Tucker, Pulaski, Mrs. Grace Appleton 
and Mrs. Mattie Gatlin, both of Bethel, Mrs. Mablean Scott, Ardmore, Ala., and 
Mrs. Louise Pierce, Indiana; 54 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Gerald E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mr. Gerald E. Phillips, 51, of Mill Valley, Calif., died Sunday, Oct. 11, 1987, 
at his residence. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Oct. 14, with Floyd 
Farris officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Phillips attended schools here and worked in his 
teen years as a disc jockey at local radio station WKSR. He was a 
radio-television production consultant.
Survivors include his wife Nancy Phillips of Mill Valley, Calif.; one daughter, 
Cindy Phillips of Pulaski; two sons, Todd Phillips of Eugene, Ore., Jessie 
Phillips of Mill Valley, Calif.' his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Phillips of 
Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Carol Arkin of Memphis; five brothers, Larry Phillips 
of San Diego, Calif., Paul Phillips of New Orleans, La., John Phillips of 
Charlotte, N.C., Richard and Jeff Phillips, both of Nashville.
PHILLIPS, Ivory OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Feb 1987
Mr. Ivory Phillips, 61, of Nashville, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1987, at Baptist 
Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Woodlawn 
Funeral Home in Nashville with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Bobby Lynn Wright; and one granddaughter, 
Jennifer Wright, both of Lynnville.
PHILLIPS, Jennie Glover OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Dec 1984
Mrs. Jennie G. Phillips, 77, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Saturday, 
December 22, 1984, at Hillside Hospital. A Tennessee native, she was the 
daughter of the late Thomas and Emilene Warren Glover and was married to the 
late Lacy B. Phillips.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel., with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery, Larry Glass officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Nedra Payne, Scotts Hill, and Mrs. 
Lavaughn Gibbons, Pulaski; one brother, Richard Glover, Scotts Hill; one 
half-brother, Thomas Green of the Shores Community; two sisters, Callie 
Rutherford, Shores Community and Ethel Slaton of New Mexico; eight grandchildren 
and 13 great-grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, John Walker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1981
A Giles County native, John Walker Phillips, 69, of Huntsville, Ala., died 
Monday, February 23 in Huntsville Hospital in that city. Funeral rites were 
conducted Wednesday at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 11:00 a. m. with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen was the officiant.
Mr. Phillips was the son of Mrs. Mattie Sherbert Phillips of Pulaski, who 
survives, and the late Joe Phillips. He held membership in the United Methodist 
Church and was a retired employee of Genesco, Inc.
In addition to his mother survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bernice Cardin 
Phillips; a son, J. R. Phillips, St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Maitland Carey, 
Pulaski and three grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Joseph H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1986
Mr. Joseph H. Phillips, 79, of Pulaski, died Saturday, July 19, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were Sunday at Bennett May Chapel 
with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lee Phillips of Pulasi; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Elaine Brindley of Pulaski, Mrs. Joann Kelley of Nashville; 
two sisters, Mrs. Etha Estep of Athens, Ala., Mrs. Mildred Harbison of 
Nashville; three brothers, Elmo Phillips of Nashville, Julius Phillips of 
Memphis and Guy Phillips of Pulaski.
PHILLIPS, Lacey Bryson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Feb 1980
Lacey Bryson Phillips, 73, died Wednesday, February 20 at his home on Route 5, 
Lawrenceburg. Funeral rites were held Friday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel by the Rev. James D. Nave and the Rev. Larry Glass. Interment was in 
Scotts Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips, a retired farmer, was a bus driver for the Giles County School 
System for 35 years. He was a Giles County native, son of the late Tom and Lota 
Mae Townsend Phillips.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jenny Glover Phillips; two daughters, Mrs. La 
Vaughn Gibbons and Mrs. Nedra Payne, Pulaski; a brother, Robert Phillips, 
Jackson; a sister, Mrs. Iva Gaines, Pulaski; two half sisters, Mrs. Lodia Mae 
Reeves, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Estell Lawrence, Pulaski; eight grandchildren and 
nine great grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Lena Nance OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Mrs. Lena Nance Phillips, 98, died Monday, Aug. 5, 1985, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. She was a correspondent for OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, during the 
1920's and 1930's and again in the 1970's. She was the widow of Alfred Henry 
Phillips.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Aug. 6, with burial in 
Cool Spring Cemetery.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews and six step-children.
PHILLIPS, Lizzie Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Oct 1980
Mrs. Lizzie Phillips, 93, of Route 6, Pulaski, died Tuesday, September 30 in 
Fairhaven Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Shores Cemetery. The Rev.Clarence K. 
Stewart was the officiant.
Mrs. Phillips, who was born in Tennessee, was the daughter of the late Stevie 
and Maggie Hester Jones.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Phillips, Goodsprings, Milus Phillips, 
Columbia, Dalcus Phillips, Springfield, Ohio, and Jimmy Phillips, Pulaski; four 
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Arnold, Pontotoc, Miss., Mrs. Corine Keeter and Mrs. 
Nina Cole, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Marie Smith, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Florence 
Rosson, Lawrenceburg; 25 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren and 12 great 
great grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, Mattie Shurbert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Feb 1985
Mrs. Mattie Shurbert Phillips, 97, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
John and Agnes Sisk Shurbert and was married to the late Joe Phillips. She was a 
member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Bennett May Chapel, Paul 
Allen and Glenn Colley officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Carey, Pulaski; two grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
PHILLIPS, May Belle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jul 1987
May Belle Phillips, age 68, died Tuesday, July 28, 1987, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
She is the daughter of Edward and Ada Townsend Phillips. Survivors include one 
sister, Mrs. Orlean Sanders of Pulaski and 2 nieces.
PHILLIPS, Raymond Erskine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Nov 1981
A retired Genesco, Inc. employee, Raymond Erskine Phillips, 65, of Route 1, 
Goodspring, died Thursday, October 29 in Parkview Hospital, Nashville. Funeral 
services were held Saturday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Phillips was the son of the late Edward and Ada Ann Townsend Phillips of 
Giles County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marylene Phillips; two sisters, Miss Maybell 
Phillips, Nashville and Mrs. Orlean Sanders, Pulaski.
PHILLIPS, Robert Judson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1989
Mr. Robert Judson Phillips, 55, died Monday, Nov. 7, 1988, at his home in Las 
Vegas,
Nev. His cremated remains will be buried in the family site at Maplewood 
Cemetery during a private graveside service Saturday, May 20, 1989.
Mr. Phillips was the son of Pulaski native, Mamie Lewis Phillips Funk of Boca 
Raton, Fla., and the late Judson Coye Phillips. He was the grandson of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edward Lewis of Pulaski.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his step-father, George H. Funk of 
Boca Raton, Fla.; one half-sister, Mary A. Funk of Rhinelander, WI; and one 
half-brother, George E. Funk of Battle Creek, MI.
PHILLIPS, Thomas Ernest OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Mar 1986
Mr. Thomas Ernest Phillips, 75, of Elkmont, Ala., died Sunday, March 16, 1986, 
at his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 18, at Spry's Chapel 
with Buford Holt officiating. Burial was at Roselawn Cemetery in Athens, Ala.
Mr. Phillips was a retired carpenter and was a member of the VFW of Athens, the 
Manson's N. H. and of Elkmont Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World War 
II, serving in the Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Phillips of Elkmont, Ala.; one daughter, Karen 
Clark of Elkmont, Ala.; one sister, Elizabeth Merrill of Quincy, Mass.; two 
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
PHILLIPS, Thomas F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Thomas F. Phillips of Paragon, Indiana, died on Saturday, September 1, 1984. He 
was a native of Giles County.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Nebo Memorial Park 
Chapel in Martinsville, Indiana.
Survivors include his wife, Susan Young Phillips and two children, Willie and 
Timothy, of Paragon; his parents, Thomas Phillips and Willie Mae Hargrove, of 
Martinsville; three sisters, Janie Holcomb, Vickie Phillips, Pattie Shelton of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Steven and Kenneth Phillips, Martinsville.
PHILLIPS, William James OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1989
Mr. William James Phillips, 40, of Pulaski, died Monday, May 22, 1989, at 
Nashville General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 24, at New 
Canaan Ranch with the Rev. Bill Yates officiating. Burial was in New Canaan 
Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mr. Phillips was the son of the late William 
Calvin Phillips. He was a carpenter. Survivors include his mother, Katherine F. 
Dufur of Oklahoma; one brother, Dennis Phillips of Georgia.
PHILLIPS, William Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1986
Mr. William Roy Phillips, 77, of Goodspring, died Saturday, May 10, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, May 11, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bobby Gobble officiating. Burial was in Fall River 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Phillips was the son of the late Spencer Dickson 
and Elizabeth Jones Phillips. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Phillips of Goodspring; one daughter, 
Aleen Landtroop of Pulaski; three brothers, Milus Phillips of Columbia, Dalcus 
Phillips of Lawrenceburg, Jimmy Phillips of Nashville; four sisters, Dorothy 
Arnold, Corene Keeter, both of Lawrenceburg, Lucille Cole of North Carolina, 
Marie Smith of Pulaski.
PICKETT, Bessie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Mrs. Bessie Lee Pickett, 79, of Athens, Ala., died Thursday, March 27, in Athens 
Convalescence Center. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pickett was the daughter of the late D. C. and 
Eva Roper Hendrix and was married to the late William Leslie Pickett.
Survivors include a son, Gene Pickett, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Hadren 
Townsend and Mrs. DeWitt Jackson, Minor Hill, Mrs. Susie Elmore and Mrs. Wendell 
Sherbert, Athens, Ala.; two brothers, Buren Hendrix, Minor Hill and Tom Hendrix, 
Anthony Hill and a sister, Mrs. Mary Shelton, Sherman, Texas.
PICKETT, Bertha Mae Scruggs OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1986
Mrs. Bertha Mae Pickett, 79, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1986, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 18, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Booth Chapel 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennesee, Mrs. Pickett was the daughter of the late James T. and 
Eula Pearl Cole Scruggs. She was married to the late Sidney Earl Pickett, Sr.
Survivors include four sons, Carroll, Frank and James Pickett, all of Pulaski, 
Joe Pickett of Fayetteville; two brothers, Roy Scruggs of Pulaski, Luther 
Scruggs of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Lester Stafford of Goodspring; 10 
grandchildren, eight great grandchidren and one great great grandchild.
PICKETT, Earl Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Earl Pickett, Jr., 57, Route 1, Prospect, died June 17, 1983 at Veterans 
Hospital, Nashville. He was the husband of Maybell Shelton Pickett and son of 
the late Earl Pickett, Sr. ad Bertha Mae Scruggs Pickett, who survives.
Mr. Pickett was a World War II Veteran and a retired carpenter. Funeral services 
were held Sunday, June 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Oak Grove 
Cemetery, Bill Worley officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Maybell Shelton Pickett; three daughters, Peggy 
Jones, Shirley Smith, and Judy Johnson, all of Minor Hill; mother, Bertha Mae 
Scruggs Pickett, Pulaski; four brothers, Frank, Carroll and James Pickett, 
Pulaski and Joe Pickett of Fayetteville. Six grandchildren also survive.
PICKETT, Kenneth Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Nov 1983
Mr. Kenneth Edward Pickett, 64, Lewisburg, died Tuesday, November 1, 1983 at his 
home.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Booth Chapel Cemetery, Wayne Morgan officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Forrest and Esther Noles 
Pickett. He is survived by two brothers, David and Solon Pickett of Lewisburg; 
and two sisters, Mary Ealy and Martha Fitzpatrick of Lewisburg.
PICKETT, William Tyson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
Mr. William Tyson Pickett, 67, Prospect (Oak Grove Community), died Tuesday, 
Sept. 1, 1987, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Fall River Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Pickett was the son of the late William and Bessie 
Longshore Pickett.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dolly Pickett of the Oak Grove Community; one 
son, Ray Pickett of the Oak Grove Community; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Watson of 
Bunker Hill; one brother, Carson Pickett of the Oak Grove Community; one sister, 
Viva Lee Johnson of Anthony Hill; five grandchildren.
PIERCE, Belle Vadria OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Nov 1983
Mrs. Belle Vadria Pierce, 94, Knoxville, died Thursday, November 17, 1983 in 
that city. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 20 at 2 p.m. at Shiloh 
United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery at New Market, 
Tennessee.
She is survived locally by a son, Frank Pierce, and a granddaughter, Mrs. 
Carroll Curry of Pulaski.
PIERCE, David Ray OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Apr 1983
Mr. David Ray Pierce, 53, Nashville, died Sunday, April 3, 1983, in that city. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, at New Zion Baptist 
Church with burial in New Zion Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, he is survived by two sons, John and Bubba Pierce, 
both of Nashville; one daughter, Debbie Pierce, Nashville; three brothers, John 
Harvey and Thomas Pierce, both of Pulaski, and Robert Pierce, Hazel Green, AL; 
three sisters, Rachel Griffiths, Houston, TX, Ellen Pierce, Huntsville, AL, and 
Ada Will Hutton, Nashville.
Woodbine Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
PIERCE, Fitzhugh Lee (Pop) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Mar 1987
Fitzhugh Lee (Pop) Pierce, 88, of Fairbanks, AK, died Saturday, March 21, 1987, 
in that city. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Duane Pierce officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pierce was the son of the late John Wiley and 
Harriet Turner Pierce. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of 
God.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Pierce of Alaska; four sons, William Henry 
(Buck) Pierce of Shelbyville, Burt Pierce of Murfreesboro, John Pierce of 
Fayetteville, Jimmy Pierce of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; 25 
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
PIERCE, Floyd M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 May 1985
Mr. Floyd M. Pierce, 90, of Route 1, Arrington, Tennessee, died Sunday, May 5, 
1985, at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville. A native of Giles County, he was 
the son of the late Chesley and Etta South Pierce. He was a retired carpenter.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Glenn Colley and Herbert McNeese officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Alene R. Pierce of Arrington; three daughters, 
Jewell Newton of Nashville, Joann Sparkman of Arrington, Margaret Hogan of 
Elkmont, Alabama; one sister, Lacy Lanier of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren.
PIERCE, Floyd Matthew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mr. Floyd Matthew Pierce, 71, Route 8, Pulaski, died on Friday, Feb. 8, 1985, at 
his residence.
A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Lonnie W. and Fannie C. Bills 
Pierce. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at noon on Sunday, Feb. 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in McCartney Cemetery in Lauderdale 
County, Ala.
Survivors include one brother, James Alton Pierce, Pulaski; and four sisters, 
Ina Mae Long, Athens, Ala., Hazel Hamlett, Muscle Shoals, Ala., Arbell Smith, 
Pulaski, and Opel Shelton, Minor Hill.
PIERCE, Glendon Clydis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Glendon Clydis Pierce, 47, Bethany, Oklahoma, died on Thursday, February 25, 
1982 in Bethany.
Born in Alabama, he was the son of the late Felton C. Pierce. He was a member of 
the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, February 28, G. C. Fox 
officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rita S. Pierce, Bethany; one daughter, Mrs. 
Judy Wallace, Oklahoma City; one son, Jeffery Todd Pierce, Bethany; his mother, 
Mrs. Hattie E. Pierce, Pulaski; three sisters, Llewellene Bailey, Pulaski, Mary 
Rainey, Elkton, Barbara Pierce, Spring Hill; two brothers, Tunice Pierce, 
Pulaski, and Robert Lavurn Pierce, Hillsboro, Missouri; one grandson and several 
nieces and nephews.
PIERCE, Jola Elizabeth McLemore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1986
Mrs. Jola Elizabeth Pierce, 90, of Minor Hill, died Thursday, March 6, 1986, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. 
Saturday, March 8, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Leslie Bagsby and Richard 
Durham officiating. Burial was in McCartney Cemetery.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Joe and 
Frances Stafford McLemore and was married to the late Willie Pierce.
Survivors include three sons, Bobby Pierce of Minor Hill, Henry L. Pierce of 
Indiana, Lonnie Pierce of Florida; one daughter, Esther Weiss of Florida; one 
brother, John McLemore of New Mexico; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren 
and one great-great-grandchild.
PIERCE, Margaret Ellen Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
Mrs. Margaret Ellen Pierce, 76, Route 3, Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1988, 
at he home. Funeral services were held Friday at Bennett May Chapel with Brother 
Randy Kersey and Brother Elmer Luck officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Pierce was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Elmer and 
Lena Arthur. She was the wife of Coley Pierce. She was a member of the Church of 
Christ and a housewife.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Hagood, Mrs. Shirley Harwell and 
Mrs. Peggy Pierce, all of Pulaski; four brothers, J. R., Clifford, William Allen 
and Chester Arthur, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Minor of 
Greenville, Ky., and Mrs. Leona Porter of Detroit, Mich.; three grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren.
PIERCE, Mary Mossie Fralix OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mrs. Mary Mossie Pierce, 76, of Lynnville, died Thursday, April 3, 1986, at 
Ardmore Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Albert Pope officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pierce was the daughter of the late Dave and 
Nettie Jernigan Fralxi and was married to the late Burt Pierce.
Survivors include one son, James E. Fralix of Ardmore, Tenn.; two grandchildren; 
one brother, Grover Fralix of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Duncan of 
Columbia, Mrs. Dorthula Estes and Mrs. Nannie Blade, both of Pulaski.
PIERCE, Mary Wolfe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jun 1981
Mrs. Mary Wolfe Pierce, 80, of Pulaski died Monday, June 22 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel by Church of Christ ministers Paul T. Webb and Kenneth Jarratt. Interment 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Pierce a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late John and 
Fannie Holley Wolfe and was married to the late Clarence Pierce. She was member 
of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Harold Pierce, Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Holland, 
Henderson; a sister, Mrs. Willie Harris, Lynnville; several nieces and nephews.
PIERCE, Thomas Monroe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
Thomas Monroe Pierce, 35, of Pulaski, a carpenter and employee of Avalon 
Dairies, died Monday, January 14, in Westside Hospital, Nashville. Funeral 
services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of 
Christ ministers, Bobby Williams and G. C. Fox. Interment was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Born in Giles County, Mr. Pierce was the son of Mrs. Hattie P. Pierce, who 
survives, and the late Felton C. Pierce. He was a member of the Church of 
Christ.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two daughters, Michelle Pierce and 
Chrystal Pierce, Pulaski; a son, Tommy Pierce, Pulaski; three brothers, Robert 
L. Pierce, St. Louis, Mo., Glendon C. Pierce, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Bruce 
Pierce, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Llewellene Bailey, Pulaski, Mrs. Barbara 
Brumit, Spring Hill and Mrs. Mary Rainey, Elkton.
PIERSON, Claude Overton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Oct 1984
Claude Overton Pierson, 80, Route 1, Pulaski, died Saturday, October 20, 1984, 
at Hillside Hospital. A Giles County native, he was the son of the late James L. 
and Rachel McKnight Pierson and was married to the late Theo Alder Holland 
Pierson. He was a retired carpenter.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Owen Lewter officiating.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Janice) Smith, Pulaski; and several 
nieces and nephews.
PIERSON, Kathleen Marie Madison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Kathleen Marie Pierson, 75, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 1985, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of 
the late J. D. and Sally Sharp Madison and was married to the late Leonard 
Benjamin Pierson.
Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Maplewood Cemetery, 
Paul McKissick officiating.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Hollis Wilburn of Pulaski, Patsy Hodges 
of Elkmont, Ala., Mrs. Tommy (Helen) Zuccarello of Pulaski; two brothers, Cecil 
and W. D. Madison, both of Pulaski; five grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
PIERSON, Robert L. .OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Graveside services for Robert L. Pierson, 79, of Lewisburg, who died Thursday, 
August 7 at Lewisburg Community Hospital, were conducted Friday at 11:00 a. m. 
at Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton.
Mr. Pierson, a retired truck driver, was a native of Bedford County. He was a 
World War II veteran.
Survivors include a brother, Claude Pierson of Pulaski of Pulaski; several 
nieces and nephews.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
PIERSON, Theo Alder OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
Mrs. Theo Alder Pierson, 70, of Route 3, Pulaski, died at Giles County Hospital 
on Friday, April 15, 1983.
Funeral services were conducted by Brother Owen Lewter at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, 
April 17 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native Tennessean, Mrs. Pierson was a retired lunchroom employee for the Giles 
County Education System.
Her husband, Claude Pierson of Pulaski, survives. She was the daughter of the 
late Dunck and Lucille Clark Holland.
Additional survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Janice Smith of Pulaski; and 
two brothers, Cecil Holland of Pulaski and Joy Holland of Louisville, KY.
PIGG, Cecil Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Aug 1987
Mr. Cecil Wayne Pigg, 51, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Glenn Colley and G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pigg was a member of the Tennessee National Guard 
and worked for the state of Tennessee.
Survivors include his wife, Joy Worsham Pigg of Pulaski; his parents, Cecil H. 
and Dewis Whitt Pigg, both of Pulaski; two sons, Bobby and Mike Pigg, both of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Cecilia Jackson of Pulaski; three grandchildren.
PIGG, James Alton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jun 1984
James Alton Pigg, 60, Pulaski, died on Saturday, June 2, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William Bryant 
and Essie Marks White Pigg.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday, June 4, at Bennett May Chapel, Andy 
Brown officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pam Pinkston Pigg, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Patti and Dottie Jo Pigg, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Jo Vise, Clearwater, 
Fla.; and one brother, Billy Pigg, Pulaski.
PIGG, Willis Floyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Willis Floyd Pigg, 67, of Pulaski, died Saturday, March 5, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, March 7, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. W. F. Cox, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Allen 
Barrett officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pigg was the son of the late Losson and Maggie 
Franklin Pigg. He was a veteran of World War II and was retired from Pulaski Gas 
Company.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Lou Pigg of Pulaski; one son, Gary Pigg of 
Pulaski; one brother, Cecil Pigg of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Lora Luna of 
Columbia; two grandchildren.
PINDER, Sadie L. Kimber OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1986
Mrs. Sadie L. Pinder, 79, died Friday, Sept. 12, 1986, at Hillside Hospital, 
following an extensive illness. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 14, at 
Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel with Rev. Willie Lee Leslie officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pinder was the daughter of the late Willie Mack 
and Mary McClure Kimber. She taught in the Giles County School System until her 
retirement. She was a member of the former Pen Women Civic Club, State 
Southeastern Regional and National Federation of Women's Clubs, Chsoen Friends 
Chapter No. 87, Order of Eastern State and was the State of Tennessee Grand 
Chapter OES Sun Beam organizer. Mrs. Pinder was also a member of the local, 
state, and national Retired Teachers' Association, Giles County Chapter 
N.A.A.C.P.,
Giles County Democratic Women's Club and a member of Campbell Chapel A.M.E. 
Church.
Survivors include two aunts, Mrs. Cora Brown and Mrs. Florence Boone, both of 
Louisville, Ky.; several cousins, a devoted friend, Mrs. Solonia Knox of Pulaski 
who was a constant attendant during her illness; step-mother, Mrs. Hazel Holt of 
Pulaski.
PING, Danny Lester Newsline 21 Aug - 28 Aug 1984
Danny Lester Ping, 26, Rt. 1, Prospect, died August 17, 1984, at St. Thomas 
Hospital. Funeral services were held August 19 at 2 p.m. at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Bill Moss officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery. Bennett May 
Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Mt. Vernon, Ky., Mr. Ping was the son of Una and Lester Ping. He was 
a member of the Baptist church and an electrical construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley Jones Ping; one daughter, Angelina 
Jones of Prospect; one son, Danny Jones of Prospect; five brothers and sisters, 
all of Horse Cave, Ky.
PINKSTON, James Bruce (Jim) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1983
Mr. James (Jim) Bruce Pinkston, age 30, of Terrace Apartments, Pulaski, died 
October 9, 1983, in the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia Tuesday, October 
11, at 2:00 p.m. with Charles Oaks officiating. Burial was in the Arlington 
Cemetery at Mt. Pleasant.
Mr. Pinkston was a native of Detroit, Michigan, and a member of the Church of 
God. He served in the National Guard for seven years and was a truck driver for 
the Venture Express. He was married to Susan Graham Pinkston of Pulaski and was 
the son of Mrs. Loretta Henderson Pinkston of Pulaski and the late James Stanley 
Pinkston.
Survivors, other than his wife and mother, include one stepson, Joshua Scott 
Barrow of Pulaski; one brother, Richard Kenneth Pinkston of Pulaski; and several 
nieces and nephews.
PINKSTON, Loretta Henderson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Nov 1983
Mrs. Loretta Henderson Pinkston, 67, died Saturday, October 29, in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 1, in the chapel of 
Bennett-May with Rev. Charles Oaks officiating.
Burial was in Gibsonville Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.
Survivors include one son, Richard Kenneth Pinkston of Pulaski.
PIPKINS, John E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1982
John E. Pipkins, 73, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, July 7, 1982, at Maury County 
Hospital, of injuries sustained in a traffic accident July 4 on I-65 in Maury 
County.
A Pulaski native, he was the son of the late John Wesley and Tennie Marshbanks 
Pipkins. He was a retired chef and truck driver, a veteran of World War II, and 
a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at noon Sunday, July 11, at Old Mt. Zion M. B. Church 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Dalton Holt officiating and Queen Ann Funeral 
Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myra Pipkins, Pulaski; seven daughters, Mrs. 
Lucile Bently, Junction City, Kansas, Mrs. Carrie Randolph, Mrs. Lillian Howard, 
Misses Mattie, Brenda, Elise and Lorraine Pipkins and three sons, Johnny, David 
and Clifford Pipkins, all of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Carrie E. Cross, Pulaski; 
and 17 grandchildren.
PITTARD, Ruth Estes OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
Mrs. Ruth Estes Pittard, 83, Waynesboro, died on Sunday, April 4, 1982, at Wayne 
County Hospital.
A native of Wayne County, she was the wife of the late Fred Eugene Pittard. She 
was a retired beautician.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Tuesday, April 6, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Fred Pittard, Paducah, Kentucky, and Homer Frank 
Pittard, Houston, Texas; one brother, Taylor Estes, Clardale, Arizona; seven 
grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
PITTARD, Thomas Alden OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Aug 1982
Thomas Allen Pittard, 86, Pulaski, died on Friday, July 30, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Charles and Meadow L. 
Harwell Pittard.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, August 1, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Bro. Pope and Bro. Elyea officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Angie S. Pittard, Pulaski; one stepson, Joe 
Stevenson, Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
PITTARD, Thomas L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jul 1989
Thomas L. Pittard of Jacksonville, FL died June 23, 1989. Funeral services were 
held June 27 at the Avondale Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Holland, Pastor and 
Rev. E. Jack Whitley, of the First Baptist Church in Middleburg, FL, 
officiating. Burial was in Jacksonville Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, he was District Director of the Florida Vocational 
Rehabilitation Association, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Avondale 
Baptist Church and a former deacon. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army World War 
II.
Survivors include his wife, Emlyn P. Pittard; two daughters, Susanne Shapiro and 
Jane Monell; three sisters, Edna P. Bee, Elizabeth P. Cooper and Georgia P. 
Nelson; one brother, Ewell B. Pittard; four grandchildren.
PLUNKETT, Robert Edgar OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jul 1982
Robert Edgar Plunkett, 81, died in Crockett General Hospital on Monday, July 12, 
1982. He was a retired farmer and carpenter who lived on Gimlet Road in Lawrence 
County. He was a deacon in Immanuel Baptist Church, a thirty-second Degree Mason 
and a member of the Sheffied Carpenters Union Local 109.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Burnett Plunkett; three daughters, Avis 
Miller of Pulaski, Eleanor Comer of Huntsville, Ala., Ann Virginia Rankin of 
Nashville; and two sons, Travis Plunkett of Birmingham, Ala. and Robert Plunkett 
of Pulaski; one brother, Jim Plunkett of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Dollie 
Martin and Vera Whitehead, both of Lawrenceburg. Ten grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren also survive.
Masonic Rites were observed at 7:30 p. m. on Tuesday evening, July 13. Funeral 
services were conducted Wednesday morning, July 13 at Loretto Memorial Chapel. 
Dr. Gary Anderson and the Reverend Charles Peters officiated. Burial followed in 
Memory Garden in Lawrenceburg.
POARCH, Gilbert S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Oct 1980
Funeral services for a native Giles Countian, Gilbert S. Poarch, 69, of Route 1, 
Belfast, who died Thursday, September 25, in Lewisburg Community Hospital were 
conducted Saturday at 2:00 p. m. in the chapel of Ralston-Lee Funeral Home, 
Petersburg, by the Rev. Jack Stubblefield and the Rev. James McCaleb. Interment 
was in Old Orchard Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Poarch was the son of the late Leon and Zola Brown Poarch. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Mae Moore Poarch; a brother, Odel 
Poarch, Cornersville; two half sisters, Mrs. Arcie Pass, Las Vegas, Nev., and 
Mrs. Burthie Cheek, Niland, Cal.; several nieces and nephews.
POARCH, Sarah Annie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Sep 1980
A mother, Mrs. Sarah Annie Poarch, 74, of Giles County and her daughter, Mrs. 
Annette Gaines, 46, of Dickson, a Giles County native, were killed last 
Wednesday afternoon in a one car accident in the small town of Cornersville, 
located in Marshall County. Suzanne Gaines, 17, of Dickson, daughter of Mrs. 
Gaines was removed to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville where she is listed in 
critical condition.
The following story concerning the accident is taken from The Lewisburg Tribune.
Two women were killed and a third is in critical condition following an 
unexplained one-car accident about 3:00 p. m. Wednesday.
Victims were the driver, Mrs. Annette Gaines, 46, of Dickson and her mother, 
Mrs. Sarah Annie Poarch, 74, of Route 2, Cornersville, both of whom were killed 
instantly and Suzanne Gaines, 17, of Dickson, daughter of Mrs. Gaines, who was 
taken to Vanderbilt in Nashville and is listed in critical condition.
Joint services were held on Friday. The services were conducted from 
Cornersville Funeral Home and burial for both Mrs. Poarch and Mrs. Gaines in 
Mars Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Poarch is survived by her husband, C. E. (Preacher) Poarch of Diana, one 
son, Calvin Poarch of Cornersville, one sister, Miss Gladys Adams of Farmington 
and one brother, Loyd Adams of Farmington, four grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
Mrs. Gaines is survived by her husband, Thelwood Gaines of Dickson; two 
daughters, Mrs. Debbie Ezekiel of Madison and Miss Suzanne Gaines of Dickson; 
her father, C. E. Poarch and brother, Calvin Poarch of Cornersville.
POITEVINT, Zada King OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Zada Poitevint, 89, of Pulaski, who died Friday, 
November 27 in Pulaski Health Care Center, were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial following in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. 
Clarence K. Stewart was the officiant.
Mrs. Poitevint, a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late W.B. and 
Addie Sanders King, and was married to the late Clifford E. Poitevint. She was a 
member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Buford Harmon, Mrs. Tommy Gordon and 
Mrs. Whitson Jennette, all of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren and 11 great 
grandchildren.
POLING, Helen Jane Hiller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Jane Poling, who died suddenly at her Columbia 
residence on Tuesday, January 12, will be held on Thursday, January 14 at 11:00 
a. m. Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements and burial will be 
in Polk Memorial Garden in Columbia.
A native of Van Wert, Ohio, Mrs. Poling was the wife of Dick Poling, and worked 
for a number of years as secretary at her husband's business, Giles County 
Stockyard. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Otto William and Ferne 
Switzer Hiller.
Survivors include her husband, Dick Poling; four sons, Frank Poling, Mike Poling 
and Jim Poling, all of Columbia, and Bob Poling of Pulaski. She also leaves 8 
grandchildren.
POLLARD, Anna Esterleen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1988
Miss Anna Esterleen Pollard, 85, of Pulaski, died Saturday, June 18, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Pollard was the daughter of the late John C. 
Pollard, Sr. and Ida James Pollard.
Survivors include one brother, John Pollard of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
POLLARD, Fannie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1989
Miss Fannie Pollard, 99, of Ardmore Nursing Home (formerly of the Kedron 
community), died Sunday, Jan. 1, 1989, at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Pollard was the daughter of the late J. W. and 
Nancy Hardy Pollard. She was a retired self-employed wallpaper hanger and 
cobbler.
Survivors include several cousins, nieces and nephews.
POLLARD, James Buckner OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jan 1987
Mr. James Buckner Pollard, 83, of Prospect, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Brian Fyke officiating. Burial was in Prospect 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pollard was the son of the late John C. and Ida 
Eliza James Pollard. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Nannie Mae Pollard of Prospect; three daughters, 
Betty Sue Stewart of Goodlettsville, Mary Ida Montal of Pulaski, Beverly Ann 
Hillman of Terre Haute, Ind.; one brother, John C. Pollard of Pulaski; one 
sister, Esterlene Pollard of Pulaski; eight grandchildren.
POLLARD, Lucy T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1988
Mrs. Lucy T. Pollard, 83, of Pulaski, died Monday, March 7, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with E. J. Davis officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pollard was the daughter of the late Jessie 
Patrick and Lula Hazelwood Tate. She was married to the late Aubrey Pollard.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Toone and Mrs. Ruby Toone, both of 
Pulaski; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
POLLOCK, Reba Angus OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mrs. Reba Angus Pollock, age 76, of Madison, Alabama, died December 28, 1983, at 
the Jackson Hospital in Lester, Alabama. Funeral services were held Friday, 
December 30, at 2 p.m. in the Bennett-May Chapel with Brother Glenn Colley 
officiating. Burial was in Noblett Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pollock was a member of the Church of Christ. She 
was a housewife, married to the late Samuel R. Pollock.
Survivors include, one son, Loyd Franklin Foust of Madison, Alabama; one 
granddaughter; three sisters, Mrs. Razzie Barnett, Mrs. Clara Shaneyfelt, both 
of Huntsville, Alabama, Mrs. Virginia Bafford of Toney, Alabama; and two 
brothers, C. C. Johnson of Madison, Alabama, Floyd E. Johnson of Harvest, 
Alabama.
Bennett May was in charge of arrangements.
POLLY, George L. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Nov 1982
George L. Polly, 41, Route 6, Pulaski, died Sunday, November 7, 1982 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 9 at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Andy Brown officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Ostine Polly and the late Helen 
Birdsong Polly.
Survivors include his father; his step-mother, Frances Polly of Pulaski; two 
daughters, Mrs. Kristie Smith and Kelli Jane Polly, Pulaski; and two brothers, 
Paul Polly, Pulaski and Terry Polly, Prospect.
Mr. Polly was an employee of Fafnir.
POLLY, Hess OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mr. Hess Polly, 68, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 30, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Tim Pyle and James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Polly was the son of the late John Arney and Maxie 
Roberts Polly. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Vallie Williams Polly; two sons, Billy and Bobby 
Polly, both of Pulaski; two brothers, John and Osteen Polly, both of Pulaski; 
two sisters, Mrs. Lee Roy Soloman of Elkton, Mrs. John May of Lawrenceburg; four 
grandchildren.
POLLY, Morgan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Oct 1982
Mr. Morgan Polly, age 59, of Florence, Ala., died on September 14, 1982, at the 
Veterans Hospital in Birmingham, Ala.
Funeral services were held at the Woodlawn Church of Christ in Florence on 
Sunday, October 17 at 2:00 p. m. Burial was in Tri-City Memorial Garden, also in 
Florence.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Jo Surles Polly of Florence; one son, 
Edward Polly of Florence; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Conley of Florence; two 
sisters, Florie Surles, Elise Hargrove, both of Indiana; six grandchildren.
POLLY, Willie Arnie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Sep 1984
Willie Arnie Polly, 61, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, September 19, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Arnie and Maxie Roberts 
Polly. He was an employee of Maremont Corporation.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Tim Piles officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fay Williams Polly; three sons, David Wayne 
Polly, Jerry L. Polly and Morris A. Polly, all of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Linda Eddie and Miss Brenda Joyce Polly, Pulaski; three brothers, Osteen Polly, 
William Polly, and John Polly, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Dezzie May, 
Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Leoda Soloman, Elkton.
PONDER, Scotty OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jul 1983
Funeral services for Scotty Ponder will be held at 10:00 Wednesday morning, July 
6, at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville. Burial will be in the 
Ponder-Burton Cemetery in Smithville. Carr and Erwin was in charge of the local 
arrangements.
Ponder was a native of DeKalb County. He was an employee of Frito-Lay in 
Pulaski.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Helen Ponder of Pulaski; his father, Bill 
Ponder of Nashville; one sister, Ginger Lynn Ponder of Texas; his maternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Derting of Smithville; and his paternal grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Elex Ponder of Smithville.
POOLE, Beulah Evalee Lawson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Nov 1984
Mrs. Beulah Evalee Poole, 53, Route 1, Prospect, died on Friday, November 23, 
1984, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Roy Lawson. She was a 
Giles County High School cafeteria employee.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Don Russell officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Woodrow Poole of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Fran 
Thompson, Pulaski; her mother, Mrs. Emily Lawson, New Albany, Indiana; a 
brother, Buford Lawson of Indiana; nine sisters, Mrs. Cliff Powers, Mrs. Mona 
Glass, Roxie Lawson, Mrs. Inez Jones, Mrs. Martha Cullins, Mrs. Lucille Renzo, 
Mrs. Elise Craven, Mrs. John Taylor, and Mrs. Bobby Jobe, all of Indiana; and 
two grandchildren.
POOLE, Burris A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 May 1986
Mr. Burris A. Poole, 77, of Louisville, Ky., died Saturday, May 10, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Monday, May 12, at New Hope Baptist Church 
in Brownsville, Ky., with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Barrett Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Poole was the son of the late Robert M. and Ona A. 
Poole. Survivors include one son, Shirley M. Poole of Pulaski; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Wanda Minton and Mrs. Dean Vinson, both of Louisville, Ky.; 
one sister, Martha Christopher of the Stella Community; 11 grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
POOLE, Drucilla Ragan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1982
Retired Colonel Drucilla Poole, 60, died Friday, December 11, 1981 in a Texas 
hospital. A current resident of Los Neubes, Texas, Colonel Poole was the 
daughter of the late John and Grace Judia Poole of Pulaski. She was a 1939 
graduate of Giles County High School.
Services were on Monday afternoon, December 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Post 
Chapel of Fort Sam Houston. The Reverend Robert Poteet officiated.
Interment with full military honors was in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Col. Poole was a 1942 graduate of Scarritt College in Nashville, Tenn. and she 
received her Master's Degree from Yale University in 1947 and her Ph.D from the 
University of Texas in Austin, Texas in 1968. She retired as the Director of the 
Walter Reed Army Institute of Nursing.
Survivors include one sister, Geneva Poole Pitt of Nashville; two nieces, Joyce 
Holder Bond of Bartlesville, OK and Gwendolyn Holder Presley of Chickamauga, GA; 
and two nephews, Wendell Neal Holder of Chickamauga, GA and John Claude Pitt of 
Nashville, TN.
POOLE, Francis Woodrow OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mr. Francis Woodrow Poole, 66, of Prospect, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 
13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Don Russell and Bill Moss officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Poole was the son of the late Robert Mason and Oma 
Ann Mosley Poole and was married to the late Beulah Evalee Lawson Poole. He was 
a member of the Baptist Church, American Legion, VFW and a veteran of World War 
II. He was a retired restaurant owner.
Survivors include one daughter, Francine Mona Thompson of Prospect; one brother, 
Burris Poole of Louisville, Ky.; one sister, Martha Ann Christopher of Pulaski; 
and two grandchildren.
POPE, Clifton Newsline 11 Feb - 18 Feb 1986
Mr. Clifton Pope, 66, of Pulaski, TN, died February 3, 1986, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were held February 8 at 1 p.m. at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in Everbright 
Cemetery at Buford Station, TN, with Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pope was the son of the late Will and Bertha Ezell 
Pope. He was a retired employee of the America Tobacco Company and a member of 
the Olivet Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, TN.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Almeda Pope of Nashville, TN; one 
sister-in-law; six nieces, eight nephews, and several great-nieces and nephews.
POPE, Porter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Feb 1983
Mr. Porter Pope, Pulaski, died Sunday, February 20, 1983. Funeral services will 
be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Old Mt.Zion Baptist Church on East Washington 
Street. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Pope, Pulaski, and a son, Philip Pope, 
Pulaski.
POPE, Virgie Mae Massey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jun 1986
Mrs. Virgie Mae Pope, 77, of Prospect, (Elkton Community) died Friday, June 20, 
1896, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 
22, at Elkton Baptist Church with William Suddarth and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Elkton Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pope was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Hallie Teelers Massey.
Survivors include her husband, Foster H. Pope of Elkton; four sons, Dean and 
Tracy Pope, both of Pulaski, Paul Pope of Selma, Alabama, Harold Pope of New 
Albany, Miss.; one sisters, Mrs. Mary Sue Wilburn of Ardmore, Ala.; 10 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
POPEJOY, Evelyn May OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Feb 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn May Popejoy, 63, of Route 3, Pulaski, will be 
held at 11:00 a. m. on Wednesday, February 17 at Capaul Funeral Home in Michigan 
with burial in Deerfield Cemetery in Ida, Michigan. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
will be in charge of the arranagements.
A Michigan native, Mrs. Popejoy was the wife of the late Wallace Sterling 
Popejoy and the daughter of the late Amos and Hazel Stevenson Moon.
She is survived by three sons, William Sterling Popejoy of Pulaski; and Larry 
and Robert Popejoy of Monroe, Michigan; one brother, Embral Moon of Blissfield, 
Michigan. Several grandchildren also survive her.
PORTER, Cassie Mangrum OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Cassie Porter, 79, of Pulaski, were held Tuesday, June 
9 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Gibsonville Cemetery. 
The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant. Mrs. Porter died Sunday in Giles 
County Hospital.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late William and Ann Stewart 
Mangrum and was the wife of the late Grady Porter.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Claude Clifton of Pulaski, several nieces and 
nephews.
PORTER, John OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1985
John Porter, 79, of Pulaski died Friday, March 8, 1985, at St. Thomas Hospital 
in Nashville. He was a member of the Campbellsville United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Lays Funeral Home in 
Ethridge with burial in Lucy Cemetery, Marcus Nichols officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Crite Porter, Pulaski; one daughter, Geneva 
Watson, Georgia; two granddaughters, Charlene and Melissa Watson, Georgia; one 
sister, Betsy Locke, New York; and one brother, Audie Porter of Michigan.
PORTER, Viola Francis Coffman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Mrs. Viola Francis Coffman Porter, 87, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 1988, 
at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Gary Louzon officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Porter was the daughter of the late John and 
Lillie Nelson Francis and was married to the late John Porter. She was a member 
of the New Hope Baptist Church and was a retired nurse.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Adell Stinnett and Mrs. Georgia Louzon, 
both of Columbia, Mrs. Marion (Edith) Carroll of South Gate, Mich., Mrs.Gary 
(Geneva) Watson of Canton, Ga.; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and 12 
great-great-grandchildren.
PORTERFIELD, Duel Sidney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Duel Sidney Porterfield, 78, of Frankewing, died Wednesday, April 10, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Texas, he was the son of the late Willis and Alma 
Williams Porterfield. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 12, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Brick Church Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Larry Gillespie 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Porterfield, of Frankewing; one son, Ben 
Porterfield of Cornersville; one daughter, Brenda J. Haislip of Petersburg; and 
four grandchildren.
PORTERFIELD, Thomas Princeton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mr. Thomas Princeton Porterfield, age 72, of Route 3, Pulaski, died September 
28, 1983, at his residence.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel Friday, September 30, at 
2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in the Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Texas, Mr. Porterfield was a member of the Methodist Church and was 
retired from the Heil-Quaker Corporation. He was the son of the late Willis and 
Alma Williams Porterfield. He was married to Betty Louise Porterfield of 
Pulaski.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one son, Thomas Porterfield of Pulaski; 
one grandchild; and one brother, Dual Porterfield of McBurg.
POTTER, Fannie Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1983
Mrs. Fannie R. Potter, 76, of 741 W. Cotton Street, Pulaski, died Tuesday, 
September 13, 1983, at Giles County Hospital following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the Beulah Baptist Church Sunday, September 18, at 
1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Curtis Dial officiating. Interment was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Potter was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church 
and was a retired school teacher after having taught school for 48 years. She 
was married to Andrew Potter of Pulaski and was the daughter of the late Lee Roy 
and Dinishie Daly Reed.
Survivors other than her husband include, one daughter, Mrs. Will Alyce Bryant; 
one granddaughter, Mrs. Theoretta Radcliffe; two great grandsons, Christopher 
and Jeremy Radcliffe, all of Chicago, Illinois; three sisters, Mrs. Vernon 
Moody, Mrs. Lamora Legg and Mrs. Rosetta Rives, all of Indianapolis, Indiana; 
one uncle, Lewis Daly of Pulaski and other relatives.
POTTS, Adella C. Davaney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1986
Mrs. Adella C. Potts, 79, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 6, 1986, at Royal Care 
Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 
9, at Bennett May Chapel with Bro. Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in 
Forrest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Nashville.
A native of Humphrey County, Mrs. Potts was the daughter of the late James 
Andrew and Cora McGehee Davaney and was married to the late Perry A. Potts.
Survivors include one son, Bill Potts of Pulaski; one grandson, David Potts; 
several nephews and nieces.
POTTS, Perry Anderson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Funeral services for Perry Anderson Potts, 87, who died Wednesday, August 20 in 
Veterans' Administration Hospital, Murfreesboro, were conducted Friday at 2:30 
p. m. at Forrest Lawn Funeral Home in Goodlettsville with burial in Forrest Lawn 
Memorial Gardens in that city. Church of Christ minister Marshall Flowers was 
the officiant.
A retired employee of the State of Tennessee, Mr. Potts was born in Dickson 
County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Potts. He was a member of the 
Madison Church of Christ in Madison.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Adella Devandy Potts of Pulaski; two sons, Bill 
Potts of Pulaski and William A. Potts of Dickson; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Kelley of 
Donelson and three grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
POTTS, William Lewis, Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mr. William Lewis Potts, Jr., age 43, of 742 Grubb Drive, Mesquite, Texas, died 
December 27, 1983, at Bolivar, Tennessee in an automobile accident.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Paul Allen and Bill Moss officiating. Burial was in Potts Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Potts was a maintenance supervisor for Dallas 
Times Herald, Dallas, Texas. He was married to Mrs. Helen Verble Potts of 
Dallas; she survives. He was the son of William Lewis Sr. and Margaret Louise 
Johnson Potts of Prospect; both survive.
Survivors, other than his wife and parents, include, two sons, Allan and David 
Potts, both of Dallas; one brother, James Douglas Potts of Prospect; and one 
sister, Mrs. Betty Sanderson of Pulaski. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
POWELL, Irvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Funeral services for Irvin Powell, 68, of Prospect, a retired civil service 
employee of the United States Navy, who died Friday, May 16 in St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville, were conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Prospect Cemetery. The Rev. William Moss was the 
officiant.
A Tennessee native, Mr. Powell was the son of the late Ted and Florence James 
Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgianna Mello Powell; three brothers, Jim 
Powell and Richard Powell, Prospect, and Bill Powell, Nashville; two sisters, 
Mrs. Robert Tucker and Mrs. Ann Curtis, Prospect; several nieces and nephews.
POWELL, Kate Blackwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Dec 1987
Mrs. Kate Blackwell Powell, 90, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Graveside services were held Saturday, Dec. 12, at Lone Oak 
Cemetery in Marshall County with the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. 
Bills-McGaugh and Floyd Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Powell was the daughter of the late Samuel and 
Carrie Clay Blackwell. She was a member of Verona United Methodist Church in 
Marshall County.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bill Bass of Pulaski; two grandsons, Mike 
Bass of Goodspring, Larry Bass of Oak Ridge; five great-grandchildren.
POWELL, Kitty OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Feb 1985
Miss Kitty Powell, 93, Prospect, died on Monday, Feb. 18, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Irvin and 
Roberta Elder Powell. She was a Methodist.
Graveside services were held at 2 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Prospect 
Cemetery, William H. Moss officiating. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge. 
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
POWELL, Leslie M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Oct 1981
Leslie M. Powell, 79, died Sunday, October 25, in Davis County Hospital in 
Owensboro, Ky. Services were held Wednesday at 10 a. m. at James Davis Funeral 
Home, with burial in White Oak, Ky.
Mr. Powell is survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters, one of which is 
Mrs. Robert (Theda) Madsen of Pulaski.
POWELL, Marion Houston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Marion Houston Powell, 93, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Wednesday, March 
23, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Elmer Howell at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Interment followed in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Powell was a retired farmer and carpenter. He 
was married to the late Bertha Myers Powell and was the son of the late Jake and 
Eunice Bassham Powell.
He is survived by one son, Gilbert Powell of Scotts Hill; one daughter, Mrs. 
Oney Robinson of Mobile, AL; one brother, Johnny Powell of Lawrenceburg; three 
sisters, Mrs. Gracie McMasters of Five Points, Tenn., Mrs. Minnie Smith of 
Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Lurlie Abrams of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, 16 
great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
POWELL, Martha J. Owens OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Nov 1981
Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday, November 25 at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 
11:00 a. m. for Mrs. Martha J. Powell, 77, of Pulaski with interment in Oak 
Grove Cemetery. he Rev. Marvin Nelson officiated. Mrs. Powell died Moday in 
Maury County Hospital, Columbia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Redder and Allie Bell 
Willis Owens.
Survivors include five sons, Earl Fry, Brady Fry, Horace Fry, Lincoln Fry, and 
Travis Fry, of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Alene Bruce and Mrs. Inez Graves, 
of Pulaski and Mrs. Elizabeth Counts, Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Barnett, 
Pulaski and Mrs. Annie Mae Deason, Florida; 29 grandchildren and 17 great 
grandchildren.
POWELL, Milton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mr. Milton Powell, 80, died Friday, May 22, 1987, at his residence in Bradenton, 
Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Bradenton Funeral Home with 
burial in Ellenton Memorial Cemetery.
Mr. Powell, a former resident of Pulaski, was a graduate of Massey Military 
School and served as a lieutenant in World War II.
Survivors include his wife; a son; sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wilkins of Auburn, 
Ala., Mrs. Sara Bogue, Bradenton, and Mrs. Martha Brasch of Washington, D.C.
POWELL, Peggy Alice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 May 1981
Mrs. Peggy Alice Powell, 28, of Route 2, Leoma, died Tuesday, May 19 in 
Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Ala. Funeral rites were conducted Thursday at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Bobby Gobble. Burial was in Fall 
River Cemetery.
Born in Lawrenceburg County, Mrs. Powell was the daughter of Oswald and Carrie 
Springer Hillhouse of Lawrenceburg. She was an employee of Murray-Ohio, Company, 
Lawrenceburg.
In addition to her parents survivors include her husband, James D. Powell; a 
son, Brad Benjamin Powell, Fall River; two daughters, Jennifer Vera Powell and 
Carrie Beth Powell, Fall River; and two brothers, Norman R. Hillhouse and Donald 
Hillhouse, Fall River.
POWELL, Randy Moore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1986
Mr. Randy Moore Powell, 37, of Prospect, died Sunday, April 13, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Monday, April 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Bryon Fyke officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Powell was a farmer.
Suvivors include his parents, James E. and Mattie Sue Moore Powell of Prospect; 
several cousins, aunts and uncles.
POWELL, Richard Earl Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1988
Mr. Richard Earl Powell, Sr., 66, of Prospect, died Tuesday, May 3, 1988, at 
Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Jay Hoppus and the Rev. Gary Mraz officiating. Burial was in Prospect 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Powell was the son of the late Ted Edgar and 
Florence James Powell. He was a World War II veteran and was retired from the U. 
S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Aldene Powell of Prospect; two sons, Terry Lynn 
Powell of Boaz, Ala., Ted Rolston Powell of Atlanta, Ga.; two step-sons, James 
D. Beecham of o'clock , Charles E. Beecham of Prospect; one daughter, Cheryl 
Powell Kirk of Pulaski; one step-daughter, Audra Lynn Holley of Prospect; two 
brothers, Jim Powell of Prospect, Billy Powell of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. 
Ann Curtis and Mrs. Robert Tucker, both of Prospect; 12 grandchildren.
PRATT, John Houston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Sep 1989
Mr. John Houston Pratt, 56, of Goodlettsville, formerly of Giles County, died 
Friday, Sept. 15, 1989, at Edgefield Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept, 17, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery with the 
Rev. Glenn Denton officiating. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pratt was the son of the late Arthur Pratt. He was 
a retired printing press operator at the Nashville Tennessean newspaper.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Daisy Pratt of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. 
Maudie Pratt Denton of Pulaski; one brother, Robert Pratt of Goodlettsville; 
several nieces and nephews.
PRATT, Roy L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Nov 1989
Mr. Roy L. Pratt, 67, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 11, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Phillip Eubank and the Rev. Roy McDonald officiating. Burial was 
in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Anderson, Ala., Mr. Pratt was a member of Chestnut Grove Methodist 
Church and was a retired employee of Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Marie Cole Pratt of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Linda Stanford of Pulaski; one son, Floyd Dean Pratt of 
Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Longshore of Giles County; one step-sister, 
Mrs. Pearl Brown of Rogersville, Ala.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Alice Tucker of 
Giles County, Mrs. June Bivens of Lawrence County; one brother, Jesse Pratt of 
Pulaski; two half-brothers, Robert Davis of Lawrenceburg, Hoyt Davis of 
Lavergne.
PRATT, Thomas OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Feb 1984
Mr. Thomas Pratt, 55, of Munice, Indiana died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1984 at Ball 
Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. Funeral services and burial took place in Muncie.
Mr. Pratt is survived locally by a sister, Mrs. Mildred Davis of Beech Hill.
PRENTICE, Alice Virginia Barnett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
Alice Virginia Prentice, 73, of Ethridge (Campbellsville community) died Sunday, 
Oct. 20, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Doyle Smith, Argene Hughes and 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lucy Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late J. W. and Emily Reed 
Barnett and was married to the late William Thomas Prentice. She was a member of 
Welcome Valley Baptist Church.
Suvivors include two sons, James Robert Prentice of Summertown, William Thomas 
Prentice, Jr. of Greenville, S.C.; two step-sons, Jack Prentice of Pulaski, 
Flournoy Prentice of Okeechobee, Fla.; two daughters, Lillie Wilson of Houston, 
Ala., Geneva Colvett of Mt. Pleasant; step-daughter, Louise Rogers of 
Okeechobee, Fla.; two brothers, Jesse Barnett and Tommy Barnett, both of 
Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Mack Pinkelton of Pulaski; 11 grandchildren and five 
step-grandchildren.
PRENTICE, Sam Owen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1983
Mr. Sam Owen Prentice, 41, of the Campbellsville Community, died Thursday, June 
30, 1983 at Parkview Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2:30 
p.m., Saturday, July 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Lucy Cemetery, 
mack Pinkelton, Orgene Hughes and Doyle Smith, officiating.
Other survivors include his wife, Dimple Griggs Prentice, Campbellsville; two 
brothers, William Prentice, Greenville, South Carolina, and Johnny Prentice, 
Summertown; two half-brothers, Jack and James Prentice, both of Pulaski; one 
sister, Geneva Colvett, Mt. Pleasant; two half-sisters, Lillie Mae Wilson, 
Houston, Alabama and Louise Rogers, Okeechobee, Florida.
PRENTICE, Susie Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Oct 1980
Mrs. Susie Phillips Prentice, 70, Route 2, Summertown died Saturday, October 4 
in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, October 6 at 1:30 
p. m. at North Funeral Home Chapel, Lawrenceburg with burial in Arlington 
Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant. The Rev. Ernest Casteel, the Rev. Danny Jones and the 
Rev. Boyd Bonee were the officiants.
A Lawrence County native, Mrs. Prentice was the daughter of the late John and 
Eula Phiffer Phillips and was married to the late Raymond Howard Prentice.
Survivors include a son, John L. Prentice, Lawrenceburg; five daughters, Mrs. 
Geneva Workman, Mrs. Cleo Smith and Mrs. Frances Tatum, Pulaski, Mrs. Joyce 
Wallace and Mrs. Bonnie Barnes, Summertown; a brother, Clarence Phillips, 
Ypsilanti, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Mattie Bennett, Summertown; 24 grandchildren 
and six great grandchildren.
PRESNELL, Minnie Leigh Creek OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jul 1987
Mrs. Minnie Leigh Pressnell, 88, of Nashville, died Saturday, July 25, at 
Edgefield Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Glenn 
Colley officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pressnell was the daughter of the late Joe and 
Fannie Kirk Creek.
Survivors include two step-daughters, Neida Wolaver of South Carolina, Jackie 
Singleton of Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hickman of Pulaski, Frances Petty 
of Columbia, Jessie Underwood of Ardmore; nine grandchildren; and 12 
great-grandchildren.
PRICE, Charles (Chuck) D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mr. Charles (Chuck) D. Price, 49, of Columbia, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1985, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at 
North Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Robert officiating. Burial was in Brace 
Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tommy Simpson Price of Columbia; three sisters, 
Eunice Henderson of Kingston, Tenn., Barbara Hollins of Columbia, Irene Travis 
of Pulaski; four brothers, Paul Price of Pulaski, Jerry and Jimmy Price, both of 
Columbia, Sammy Price of Augusta, Ga.; half-sister, Sherry Price of Columbia, 
S.C.; several nieces and nephews.
PRICE, Emogene Maultsby OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Oct 1983
A former Giles countian, Mrs. Emogene Price, 57, died Friday, Sept. 30, in 
Pensacola, Fla. Funeral services were held Monday in Pensacola with burial in 
that city.
Mrs. Price is survived by her husband, William B. Price of Florida; a sister, 
Mrs. James E. Holt of Pulaski; two brothers, Morris Maultsby of Pulaski and Roy 
Maultsby of Nashville.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home of Pensacola was in charge of arrangements.
PRICE, Gene O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Aug 1982
Gene O. Price, 47, of Lawrenceburg, died on Friday, August 20, 1982, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Durward J. and Ruth 
Evelyn Randolph Price. He was employed in maintenance at Lions Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday, August 22, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carl Sturgill officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Margaret Dunkle Price, Lawrenceburg; 
three daughters, Mrs. Judy Mullins, Trenton, Georgia, Mrs. Rosemary Vinson, and 
Miss Symantha Price, both of Lawrenceburg; four sons, Gene Allen Price, Jerry 
Wayne Price, Patrick Lee Price, and Anthony Jackson Price, all of Columbia, Paul 
Price of Pulaski, and Sammy Price, Martinez, Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Eunice 
Henderson, Kingston, Tennessee, Mrs. Barbara Hollis, Columbia, and Mrs. Irene 
Travis, Michigan; and four grandchildren.
PRICE, Mary Lillian OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1985
Miss Mary Lillian Price, 74, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 1985, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. A native of Wales, United Kingdom, England, she 
was the daughter of the late Thomas and Celia French Price.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Church of the 
Messiah Episcopal of Pulaski with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Carl Cannon 
officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. J. M. Abernathy of Pulaski; two nephews, J. 
M. Abernathy, Jr. of Nashville, T. Jerome Abernathy of Pulaski; one great-niece; 
one great-nephew; one great-grandniece; and one great-grandnephew.
PRICE, Milliard Coy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Mr. Milliard Coy Price, age 79, of 1731 Cullman Avenue, Prichard, Alabama, died 
October 30, 1983, at the Mobile Infirmary Hospital.
He was married to Blanche Young Price and was the son of the late Noah and 
Arizona Price. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 1, at 
the Rodney Funeral Home. Burial was in the Pinecrest Cemetery.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Wilburn, 
Pulaski, Vera Pope, Prichard; one step-son, Cecil Young, Mobile, Alabama; two 
brothers, William Dan Price, Decatur, Alabama, and Floy Price, Jasper, Alabama; 
one sister, Mrs. Ollie Knight, Lexington, Alabama; and seven grandchildren.
PRICE, Oder Harrison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jul 1984
Mrs. Oder Harrison Price, 74, Route 3, Leoma, died on Saturday, July 14, 1984, 
at Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg. A native of Lawrence County, she was 
the daughter of the late Walter L. Harrison and Marcella Rogers Harrison 
McMasters.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery at Sugar Creek, Colin Laten officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Frank Price, Leoma; six sons, Dickey Price, 
Leoma, Lonnie Price, Madison, Alabama, Charles Price, Nashville, Bud Price, 
Tullahoma, Jackie Price, Pulaski, Jerry Price, Lawrenceburg; five daughters, 
Mrs. Jo Hester, Leoma, Mrs. Juanita Chapman, Memphis, Mrs. Dot Zimmerman, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Lucy Didick and Miss Doris Price, Leoma; one brother, Tommy 
Harrison, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Selina Roberts and Mrs. Auby Brown, Leoma; 
25 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
PRICE, Reba Randolph OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jul 1984
Mrs. Reba Randolph Price, 76, of Lions Nursing Home, Lawrenceburg, died on 
Monday, July 16, 1984, at Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. A native of 
Giles County, she was the wife of the late Samuel Jackson Price.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Oak Hill Baptist 
Church in Lawrence County, Jimmie Grisham officiating, with burial in Oak Hill 
Cemetery.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Esther Gulley, Mrs. Evelina Price, Mrs. 
Jewell Johnson, Mrs. Ruth Smith, all of Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Bessie Box, 
Loretto; one son, Benton Price, Leoma; two step-sons, Charlie Price, 
Lawrenceburg, and Donald Price, Virginia; one step-daughter, Mrs. Edna Pratt, 
Pulaski; 17 grandchildren; 28 step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and 
several step-great-grandchildren.
PRINCE, Bessie Green OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Nov 1982
Mrs. Bessie Green Prince, 78, West College Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, 
October 30, 1982 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. 
Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Pulaski with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, 
the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and the Rev. Bill Morris officiating.
A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late John N. and Alice 
Eddleman Green, and widow of the late John Prince.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joan Sanders, Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia 
Boshers, Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Nita Allen, Hendersonville; two sons, Thomas O. 
Prince, Washington, Illinois, and John N. Prince, Jackson, Mississippi; a 
brother, Toby Green, Mt. Pleasant; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
PRINCE, Elizabeth Woodard Boaz OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1986
Mrs. Elizabeth Woodard Boaz Prince, 75, died Wednesday, April 9, 1986, in 
Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Laughlin 
Funeral Home in Huntsville with burial in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.
A former resident of Giles County, Mrs. Prince is survived by her daughter, Mrs. 
Joyce Boaz Leston of Huntsville; one son, William J. Boaz of Huntsville; one 
sister, Mrs. Lucille Adams of Franklin; six grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
PRINCE, Emma Lucille White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mrs. Emma Lucille Prince, 80, of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, April 21, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Prince was the daughter of the late William E. 
and Nora Nance White and was married to the late Erskine Prince.
Survivors include one son, John Prince of Athens, Ala.; five daughters, Mamie 
Britton and Betty Hancock, both of Pulaski, Sue Berry of Ohio, Katherine Vinson 
of Athens, Ala., and Lynada Taylor of Minor Hill; two brothers, Pete White of 
Ohio and Martin White of Florida; two sisters, Norma Hillis of Louisville, Ky., 
and Estelle Felker of Nashville; 20 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
PRINCE, Franklin Warren OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
Franklin Warren Pierce, 68, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, June 29, 1989, at 
Crockett Hospital of a sudden illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 
North Funeral Home in Lawrencehurg with Ronnie Marks officiating. Burial was in 
Cross Roads Cemetery.
Mr. Prince was a Giles County native and the son of the late William Charlie and 
Laura Smith Prince. He was a retired supervisor from Murray Ohio and a former 
deputy sheriff of Lawrence County.
Survivors include his wife, Dixie Lee Berins Prince, Lawrenceburg; two 
daughters, Leda Fae Withers, Five Points, Tenn., and Gail Hollman, White Plains, 
Ky.; two sons, Ralph and David Prince, both of Lawrenceburg; two step-daughters, 
Jo Ann Fisher, Lawrenceburg and Susie Williams, Loretto; two brothers, Elzie 
Prince, Columbia and Lee Prince, Byhalia, Miss.; three sisters, Elizabeth 
Shelton, Giles County; Bonnie Bobo and Nettie Jean Carpenter, both of Columbia; 
his step-mother, Mrs. Willie Burks, Pulaski; 13 grandchildren; two 
step-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
PRINCE, Jake OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jan 1985
Mr. Jake Prince, 80, Pulaski, died on Sunday, January 6, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the husband of Mrs. Ruby Mae Prince. 
He was a member of First Baptist Church and a retired employee of the State 
Highway Department.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 8, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Clarence K. Stewart and Bill Morris officiating, with burial in Giles 
Memory Garden.
Survivors include four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
PRINCE, Ruby Mae Martin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Nov 1982
Mrs. Ruby Mae Prince, 76 Nichol Street, Pulaski, died Friday, October 29, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital/ Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 
30 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, the Rev. Clarence 
K. Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Roberta 
Rae Martin.
She is survived by her husband, Jake Prince; a daughter, Geneva Blasinghim, 
Muscle Shoals, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Tom Bolden, Pulaski; four grandchildren, and 
three great-grandchildren.
PRINDLE, Claude Jerome OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. Claude Jerome Prindle, 80, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1988, at 
Williamson Medical Center in Franklin.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 19, at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Marvin Nelson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Prindle was the son of the late Will and Roxie Lay 
Prindle and was married to the late Etta Mae Rose Prindle. He was a member of 
the Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louise Gammons of Fairview, Tenn.; one 
grandson, Bobby W. Gammons of Fairview; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Brewer of 
Pulaski; one brother, Roy Prindle of Pulaski.
PROSSER, John Ward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mr. John Ward Prosser, 77, of Petersburg, died Monday, May 4, 1987, at Lincoln 
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, at London 
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Head Springs Cemetery in Belfast.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Prosser was the son of the late Edd and Bertha 
Petty Prosser. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Estep Prosser of Petersburg; one daughter, 
Edwina Wright of Shelbyville; four sons, Donald Earl, Thomas Hobby, Samuel Ward 
and James Ernest Prosser, all of Shelbyville; two brothers, Joe Prosser of 
Belfast, Henry Prosser of Dickson; one sister, Grace Henderson of Shelbyville; 
two grandchildren.
PRUETT, Mamie Ruth Richardson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Oct 1987
Mrs. Mamie Ruth Pruett, 75, of Lompoc, Calif., died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1987, at 
her residence. Graveside services were held Thursday, Oct. 1, at Pisgah Cemetery 
with Samuel Anderson officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Pruett was the daughter of the late James A. and 
Nannie Madden Richardson. She was a member of the Trinity Church of Nazarene.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha Pruett of Lompoc, Calif., Peggie Poe of 
Atascadero, Calif.; two brothers, Claude Richardson of Bunker Hill, Walter 
Richardson of Columbia; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
PRYOR, Flora B. Abernathy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1983
Mrs. Flora B. Pryor of 636 Culpepper Street, Pulaski, died Monday, August 15, 
1983 at the Community Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held on 
Saturday, August 20, at 1:00 p.m. at the Original Church of God with the 
Reverend S.D. Perkins officiating. Burial was in Fogg Cemetery.
Mrs. Pryor was married to the late Elwood Pryor and was the daughter of the late 
Alfred and Sallie Abernathy.
Survivors include her children, Lula Mae Pryor, Sallie Huff of Pulaski, 
Quintella Coleman and W. A. Pryor of Nashville, Archie L. Pryor of St. Louis, 
Missouri and Oberta Gordon of Los Angeles, California; 26 grandchildren; 64 
great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; three daughters-in-law, Bessie, 
Mildred and Inez Pryor; three sons-in-law, Robert Coleman, James D. Huff, and 
Robert Gordon.
PUGH, Pauline Dickey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1988
Mrs. Pauline Pugh, 67, died Friday, Nov. 25, 1988 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Monday, Nov. 28 at North Funeral Home with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Horeb Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, George Pugh, Sr.; five daughters, Peggy Polly, 
Delvene Moore, Barbara Parsons, Connie Pugh, all of Pulaski, Judy Adams, 
Summertown; George Pugh, Jr., Pulaski, Johnny Pugh and Jackie Pugh, both of 
Ethridge; three brothers, William, Willard and Leonard Dickey, all of Ethridge; 
two sisters, Bessie Martin and Lois Pott, both of Lawrenceburg; 21 grandchildren 
and six great-grandchildren.
PULLEY, Edward D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. Edward D. Pulley, 85, of Columbia, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 5, at Oakes and 
Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Pulley was the son of the late James H. and Dora 
Petty Pulley. He was retired from Union Carbide Corp. in Columbia and a member 
of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dewees Porter Pulley of Columbia; two 
daughters, Mrs. John Robert (Carolyn) Marks of Giles County, Mrs. W. L. (Peggy) 
Godsey of California; three sons, Edward Pulley, Jr. of Nashville; James H. 
Pulley of Texas, William Neal Pulley of Columbia; nine grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren.
PULLEY, Edward Mark OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
Mr. Edward Mark Pulley, 38, of Nashville, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1988, at his 
residence.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 27, at Maplewood Cemetery with the 
Rev. A. Lynn Hill officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Mr. Pulley was a native of Alabama. He was a member of Dalewood United Methodist 
Church in Nashville and was an employee of Baird-Ward Printing Company of 
Nashville.
Survivors include one daughter, Angela Pulley of Nashville; his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Edward B. Pulley, Jr. of Nashville; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Perry Marks 
of Pulaski; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edward B. Pulley of Columbia; one 
brother, James A. Pulley of Nashville.
PURYEAR, Elna Hamlett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1982
Graveside services for Elna Hamlett Puryear, 93, who died on December 29 at 
Maury County Hospital, were held at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Cemetery on 
Thursday, December 31. Roger Reedy and Marlin Goodman officiated at the service. 
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Puryear was the wife of the late Robert Edgar Puryear and the daughter of 
the late Joseph and Belle Cheatham Hamlett.
A Giles County native and a long-time member of the Moriah Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Puryear is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mattie 
Belle Chalk of McKenzie, TN, Miss Louise Puryear of Pulaski, Mrs. Jane LaFern of 
Pulaski; one son, Joseph N. Puryear of Columbus, GA; eight grandchildren and 
three sisters, Mrs. Walter Burns of Pulaski, Mrs. Odell Ball of Pulaski and Mrs. 
Herman Cole of Athens, AL.
PURYEAR, Henry Martin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Henry Martin Puryear, Jr., 55, principal of McDowell Elementary School, died 
unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at Maury County Hospital.
A life-long resident of Columbia, Puryear was active in civic and community 
affairs for many years.
Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Saturday at Highland Park Baptist Church 
with the Rev. H. Dallas Sugg officiating. Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Nell Robinson Puryear; a daughter, Mrs. 
Nell Ann Zaunbrecher, Columbia; a son, Henry Martin Puryear III, Dallas, Texas; 
a granddaughter, Miss Ann Lindsey Puryear Zaunbrecher, Columbia; and two aunts, 
Mrs. Loyd W. Booker, Columbia and Mrs. Harvey Smith, Pulaski.
PURYEAR, Lurline Wilkins Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Aug 1980
Mrs. Henry Martin Puryear, Sr., of Columbia died at Hillview Haven Convalescent 
Home Sunday, August 3 in that city after an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 10 a. m. at the First Baptist Church 
in Columbia by the pastor, the Rev. Harold Smith. Burial followed in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery in Giles County.
Mrs. Puryear was the former Lurline Wilkins Thomas, a daughter of the late 
Thomas Marshall Thomas and Mrs. Stephen Henry King of Hopkinsville, Ky. A 
descendant of two pioneer families of Christian County, Ky., she was born in 
1899 in Trigg County, Ky. and received her education in Hopkinsville, Ky. She 
attended Bethel Women's College where she majored in voice and piano. She was a 
noted contralto soloist and a gifted teacher of piano.
In 1923, she was married to Henry Martin Puryear of Pulaski, who died in 1967. 
Before her marriage, Mrs. Puryear was assistant trust officer of the First City 
Bank of Hopkinsville, Ky. The family moved to Columbia in 1924, where they were 
active in the civic and cultural affairs of the city.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she was director of music 
for thirty years and active in Sunday School.
Mrs. Puryear was a member of the former Schubert Music Club serving as the Sixth 
District president of the Tennessee Federation of Music Clubs. At her death, she 
was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the Jane Knox Chapter of the 
Daughters of the American Revolution, the Capt. James Madison Sparkman Chapter 
of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the James K. Polk Auxiliary. She 
was a charter member of the Thomas-Bridges Association of Kentucky.
Survivors include a son, Henry Martin Puryear, Jr., Columbia; one sister, Mrs. 
Loyd W. (Lucy George) Booker, Columbia; one grandson, Henry Martin Puryear, III, 
Dallas, Texas; one granddaughter, Mrs. Ed (Nell Ann) Zaunbrecher, Winston-Salem, 
N. C.; and one great grandchild, Ann Lindsey Zaunbrecher, Winston-Salem, N. C.
PURYEAR, Mamie Madray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Oct 1989
Mrs. Mamie Madray Puryear, 97, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 30, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 2, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Puryear was the daughter of the late Thomas and 
Sallie Smith Madray and was married to the late J. Robert Puryear.
Survivors include one son, James Puryear of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Sara 
Mullins and Mrs. Nell P. Lee, both of Nashville; one sister, Annie Edmundson of 
Pulaski; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
PUTNAM, Evelyn Laney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jun 1987
Mrs. Evelyn M. Putnam, 72, of Route 6, Pulaski, Tennessee, died Thursday, June 
25, 1987, at Hillside Hospital. Graveside services were held Friday, June 26, at 
2 p.m. at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phoenix City, Alabama.
Mrs. Putnam was the daughter of the late John and Lela Ransom Laney. She was a 
retired seamstress.
Survivors include a son, William Hatfield, Pulaski; daughter-in-law, Marie 
Hatfield, Pulaski; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.
PUTMAN, Harold Keith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1989
Harold Keith Putman, 25, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989 at his home in Prospect. 
Funeral services were held Feb. 20 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with William 
Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the Hazel Putman of Prospect. Other 
survivors include his grandmother, Ruby Putman of Prospect.
RACKLEY, Joseph Madison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1983
Mr. Joseph Madison Rackley, age 75, of 220 Rose Street, Pulaski, died September 
19, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Private family services were held at the residence Wednesday, September 21, at 
9:45 a.m. with graveside services following at 10:30 a.m. at Fogg Cemetery. Both 
services were conducted by the Rev. Paul Allen.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rackley was a member of the Pulaski First United 
Methodist Church. He was past president of the Pulaski Exchange Club; member of 
the Masons; member of the American Legion Post 60; member of the Board of 
Stewards and Trustees of the First United Methodist Church of Pulaski; member of 
the Giles County Court for 18 years; and Mr. Rackley was retired from Rackley 
Insurance Agency in 1973.
Mr. Rackley was married to Jane Zuccarello Rackley of Pulaski and was the son of 
the late William Riley and Mary White Rackley.
Survivors other than his wife, include, two sons, Joseph Madison Rackley, Jr. of 
Pulaski, William Riley Rackley of Elmwood, Tennessee; three grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Edith Rackley George of Columbia, Mrs. Mary Rackley Biles of 
Nashville; and one brother, William Wade (Billy) Rackley of Pulaski.
The Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
RACKLEY, William Wade OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jun 1986
Mr. William Wade (Billy) Rackley, 81, of Lawrenceburg, died Monday, June 9, 
1986, at Crockett General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. 
Tuesday, June 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Moss officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rackley was the son of William Riley and Mary 
Roberta White Rackley and was married to the late Sarah Bell Maddox Rackley. He 
was a retired contractor and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Rackley Menendez of San Antonio, Texas, 
Kathy Rackley Russell of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Edith George of Columbia, 
Mary Bates of Nashville; two grandchildren.
RAINEY, Charlie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Charlie Rainey, 81, died at Athens Limestone Hospital following a heart attack 
on Friday, April 1, 1983.
Funeral services were held at Spry Funeral Home in Athens on Sunday, April 3 
with Brother Evans officiating. Burial followed in a local cemetery.
Survivors include, his wife, Ruth Marbut Rainey of Athens Nursing Home; two 
daughters, Luthene Burgess of Benton Harbor, MI, and Irene Tucker of Athens; one 
son, Jimmy Rainey of Athens; one step-son, Winford Marbut of Benton Harbor; and 
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
RAINEY, David OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
David Rainey, 88, Pulaksi, died on Monday, January 14, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam 
Rainey. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, at Bennett May 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosa Lee Rainey, Pulaski; one son, Allen 
Rainey, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Iva Lee Conrad, Cypress, California; one 
brother, Roy Rainey, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Cooper, South Gate, 
California, Mrs. Lonie Chapman, Columbia, and Mrs. Vera Lanier, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
RAINEY, Fletcher OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1981
Funeral rites for a retired farmer, Fletcher Rainey, 79, of Route 5, Pulaski, 
who died Thursday, January 8 in Giles County Hospital, were held Saturday at 
10:30 a.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment was in 
New Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Rainey was a Giles County native, the son of the late Sam and Susie Englett 
Rainey. He was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rachel Edwards Rainey; three sons, James 
Miller, Cincinnati, Ohio, Norris Miller,Waynesville, Ohio and Ben Jones, 
Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Trabert, Mrs. Ellen Henson and Mrs. Brenda 
Adams, Pulaski, Mrs. Sammie Hayes, Cincinnati, and Mrs. Lovetta Fralix, 
Oklahoma; two brothers, David Rainey and Roy Rainey, Pulaski; three sisters, 
Mrs. Mattie Cooper, California, Mrs. Lonnie Chapman, Columbia, and Mrs. Vera 
Lanier, Pulaski; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
RAINEY, Paul Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Oct 1983
Paul Eugene Rainey, 78, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1983 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 6, in the chapel of Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, he was retired from Interstate Paving Company.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Gordon Rainey of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Jewell Story of Pulaski; one brother, Hubert Rainey of Windfall, Ind.; one 
grandchild, and one great grandchild.
RAINEY, Rosa Lee Samuels OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mrs. Rosa Lee Rainey, 87, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 3, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, at Bennett May Chapel 
with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rainey was the daughter of the late Will and Ruth 
Harris Samuels and was married to the late Dave Rainey. She was a member of 
Fairview Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Iva Conrad of Cypress, Calif.; one son, 
Allen Rainey of Pulaski; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two 
great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Walls of Columbia, Mrs. 
Becky Turner of Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia Sook of Decatur, Ala.; one brother, 
Thomas Samuels of Winner, Ark.
RAINEY, Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mr. Roy Rainey, 85, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 1986, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 25, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rainey was the son of the late Samuel Edward and 
Susie Ann Angus Rainey. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Vera Lanier of Pulaski, Mrs. Lonie Chapman 
of Columbia, Mrs. Mattie Cooper of Texas.
RAINS, Ernest Melford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1983
Mr. Ernest Melford Rains, age 73, of 211 S. 3rd Street, Pulaski, died September 
19, 1983, at his home.
Funeral services were held at Adams Brown Funeral Home Thursday, September 22, 
at 10:30 a.m. with Howard Rains officiating. Burial was in Marshall Memory 
Garden at Albertville, Ala.
A native of Blount County, Ala., Mr. Rains was a retired farmer. He was married 
to the late Virginia Seibold Rains and was the son of the late Preston F. and 
Sarah Humphrey Rains.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas and Truman Rains, both of Pulaski; four 
brothers, Herbert Rains of Rome, Georgia, Howard Rains of Oneonta, Ala., Virgil 
and Milton Rains, both of Albertville, Ala.; one sister, Bertie Upton, 
Birmingham, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.
RALSTON, Charles A. (Buddy) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1984
Charles A. (Buddy) Ralston, 76, died on Wednesday, September 5, 1984, in 
Lawrenceburg. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late C. A. and 
Mattie Baker Ralston. He was a retired shoemaker, having worked in Pulaski, 
Lawrenceburg and Nashville.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 7, at Bumpas Cemetery, 
North Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth, Lawrenceburg; one brother, Stanley 
Ralston, Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
RALSTON, James K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mr. James K. Ralston, 87, of Smyrna, formerly of Aspen Hill community, died 
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1985, at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John and Lula Thompson 
Ralston. He was retired from the railroad and was a member of the Second Street 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Elise H. Ralston of Smyrna; four daughters, Frances 
Parman of Smyrna, Joyce Misha of Virginia, Muriel Wilkerson of Memphis, Virginia 
Sary of Illinois; one sister, Clara Stennis of Mississippi.
RANCK, Joe Howard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Joe Howard Ranck, 64, of Pulaski, died Saturday, April 2, 1988 from accidental 
drowning.
He was the husband of Barbara Ranck and the son of the late Howard and Verna 
Black Ranck.
Funeral services were held April 12, 1988 at Bennett-May Funeral Home with Rev. 
Jacob Gardner officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Born in Giles County, a member of the Methodist church, and a veteran of World 
War II. Ranck was also a retired employee of Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors other than his wife, Barbara Ranck of Pulaski; include one son, Randy 
Ranck of Pulaski; one daughter, Jo Ann Martin of Pulaski; one step-daughter, 
Deidre Johns of Lewisburg; two step-sons, Chris Johns of Pulaski and Tim Johns 
of Huntsville and one brother, Avery Ranck of Pulaski.
RANDALL, Dallas M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Graveside services for Dallas M. Randall, 86, of Lawrenceburg, who died Tuesday, 
December 1 at Scott Memorial Hospital in that city, were held Wednesday at 
Lawrenceburg Memorial Garden by the Rev. Robert LA Crost.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Randall was the son of the late John M. and Delana 
Rackley Randall. He was a retired body shop mechanic.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edith Morris, Lawrenceburg; a sister, Mrs. 
Lila Mae Wilburn, Florida; three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
North Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, was in charge of arrangements.
RANDALL, Pauline W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Jul 1983
Pauline W. Randall, age 81, of Route 6, Pulaski, died July 1, 1983 in the Giles 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 7:30 p.m., Saturday night at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park, Inc. at St. 
Petersburg, Fla.
Ms. Randall was a native of Australia. She is survived by her husband, Fred 
Thomas Randall of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Retiano of New York and 
Mrs. Eileen Krol of Connecticut; two step-daughters, Mrs. Bernice Beasley of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Freda Pry of Lynnville; four grandchildren; three 
great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three 
step-great-grandchildren.
RANDOLPH, Angela Dawn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Sep 1986
Angela Dawn Randolph, three weeks old, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 1986, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital. Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 1, at Gatlin 
Cemetery with Rev. Bill Suddarth officiating. Taylor Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
Survivors include her parents, J. D. and Phyllis Randolph of Ardmore; one 
brother, Matthew Randolph of Ardmore; one sister, Amanda Randolph of Ardmore; 
grandparents, James and Lottie Randolph of Ardmore, Gene and Shirley Sizemore of 
Birmingham, Ala.; great-grandmother, Mrs. H. C. Sizemore of Birmingham, Ala.
RANDOLPH, Craig OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Aug 1986
Mr. Craig Randolph, 73, of Prospect, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at Willow Grove Baptist 
Church with Rev. Dorsey Coleman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill 
Cemetery in Stella.
Mr. Randolph was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include four daughter, Mrs. Mildred Matthews, Mrs. Betty Gentry, both 
of Prospect, Mrs. Helen Hambric of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Annie Margaret King of 
Elkmont, Ala.; four sons, Willie G. Randolph of Prospect, James and Willie 
Randolph, both of Athens, Ala., Craig Randolph, Jr. of Nashville; 47 
grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
RANDOLPH, Daisy Mae Southerland OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Dec 1982
Mrs. Daisy Mae Randolph, 84, Hermitage, Tennessee, died Friday, December 3, 1982 
at Baptist Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 5 at 
Prospect United Methodist Church with burial in the Prospect Cemetery, the Rev. 
Bill Moss officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Sally 
McAlister Southerland, and widow of the late Willis Randolph.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Jones, Nashville, two sons, William 
Randolph, North Bergen, New Jersey and Billy Randolph, Hermitage; two sisters, 
Mrs. Naomi Chunn, Nashville, and Lillie Southerland, Prospect; eight 
grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Hermitage Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
RANDOLPH, Dellar Nolley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Dec 1989
Mrs. Dellar Nolley Randolph, 93, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1989, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 21, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Johns 
Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Randolph was the daughter of the late Jason 
Monroe and Gilley Hamlett Nolley and was married to the late George Randolph. 
She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include one nephew, James Nolley of Pulaski; one great-nephew; one 
great-niece; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie Lou Nolley of Pulaski.
RANDOLPH, James P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Aug 1989
Mr. James P. Randolph, 64, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1989 at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 19, at Taylor 
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Suddarth and the Rev. Michael Johnson 
officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
Mr. Randolph had been an employee of Fafnir in Pulaski for the last nine years. 
He was a member of American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lottie Bee Randolph; two sons, James D. 
Randolph of Ardmore, David Ray Randolph of Clarksville; one daughter, Mrs. Neita 
L. Mitchell of Blanche, Tenn.; three sisters, Annie Mae and Elsie Randolph, both 
of Huntsville, Ester Letson of Harvest, Ala.; seven grandchildren.
RANDOLPH, John Morris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Oct 1989
Mr. John Morris Randolph, 63, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 12, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 14, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Randolph was the son of the late Johnny A. and 
Lillie Ray Randolph. He was a retired chief petty officer of the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Violet Randolph of Pulaski; two step-sons, Mike 
Newton of Ft. Rooker, Ala., Tommy Newton of Huntsville, Ala.; one step-daughter, 
Brenda Parr Reinhart of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Edward Randolph of 
Pulaski; three sisters, Anna Lou Nolly and Myrtle Watts, both of Pulaski, Alene 
Pierce of Nashville; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
RANDOLPH, Lessie F. Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Lessie F. Randolph, 90, of Bowling Green, Ky., and 
former Pulaski resident, who died Sunday, March 30 at Fern Terrace Lodge, 
Bowling Green, were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Randolph, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late John and 
Mattie Moulder Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sally Cassetty, Bowling Green and Mrs. 
Christine Dugger, Indianapolis, Ind.; a son, W. J. Randolph, Maderire Beach, 
Fla.; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
RANDOLPH, Patsy Jim OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Sep 1980
Mrs. Patsy Jim Randolph, 70, of Route 2, Prospect, died Friday, September 5 in 
St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Glen Keenon. 
Interment was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Randolph was the daughter of the late Joe and 
Sally Ann McClaster Southerland and was married to the late Elmer R. Randolph.
Survivors include a son, Richard Randolph, of Prospect; three sisters, Miss 
Lillie Southerland of Prospect, Mrs. Naomi Chunn and Mrs. Daisy Randolph of 
Nashville.
RANDOLPH, William Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1986
Mr. William Reed Randolph, 77, of Minor Hill, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 1986, at 
his residence.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug 11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Paul 
McKinney, Mack Pinkelton and Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill 
Cemetery. A native of Giles County, Mr. Randolph was the son of the late John 
and Anna Hall Randolph. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Randolph of Minor Hill.
RANKIN, Guy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Guy Rankin, 81, of Belfast who died Thursday, March 27 in 
Community Hospital, Lewisburg, were conducted Friday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Bills-McGaugh Chapel in that city with interment in Round Hill Cemetery at 
Belfast. The Rev. J. L. Perry was the officiant.
Mr. Rankin, a retired farmer, was born in Marshall County, the son of the late 
Mark Franklin and Sally Adams Franklin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lennis Woodward Rankin; two daughters, Mrs. 
Mark Goodman, Brick Church and Mrs. Clara Rankin, Belfast; a son, Loyd Rankin; a 
brother, J. G. Rankin, both of Belfast and one grandchild.
RANKIN, Ruby Clara OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Aug 1987
Miss Ruby Clara Rankin, 64, of Belfast, Tenn., died Thursday, August 13, 1987, 
at Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 14, at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Chapel with 
J. L. Perry officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Miss Rankin was the daughter of the late Guy 
Rankin. She was the retired assistant postmaster at Belfast and a member of 
Union Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her mother, Lennis Woodward Ranklin of Belfast; one sister, 
Mrs. Mark (Orma) Goodman of Brick Church; one brother, Loyd Rankin of Belfast.
RATLIFF, Bearnese Shrader OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Mrs. Bearnese S. Ratliff, 55, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, March 12, 1985, at 
Lion's Manor Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. A native of Giles County, she was a 
member of First Assembly of God.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at North Funeral 
Home Chapel, with burial in Lawrence County Memorial Garden, Tony Morgan and 
Marvin Nelson officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Mr. John M. Ratliff of Lawrenceburg; her mother, 
Vera Lou Rose Rhinehart of Giles County; two daughters, Mrs. Glenda Longshore 
and Mrs. Anita Cozart, both of Lawrenceburg; eight brothers, James, Frank, 
William, Louie, Lon, Oscar, George and Don Shrader, all of Giles County; two 
sisters, Mrs. Dinease Watts of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Ellen Moore of Giles County; 
and nine grandchildren.
RATLIFF, Hubert Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1984
Mr. Hubert Edward Ratliff, age 72, of Route 1, Prospect, died at the Giles 
County Hospital January 18, 1984. Funeral services were held Friday, January 20, 
at 2 p.m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with A. L. Mitchell officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Ratliff was retired from Maremont-Gabriel 
Corporation. He was married to Mrs. Mildred Johnson Ratliff of Prospect; she 
survives.
Survivors other than his wife, include: two half-brothers, Lindsey Durham, John 
Durham, both of Pulaski; two sisters, Mamie Parker, Mary Kathern Abdell, both of 
Georgia.
RAY, Arnie Linsey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jan 1980
Arnie Linsey Ray, 89, of Pulaski died Friday, January 11 in Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 3:30 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the 
officiant.
Mr. Ray, a Giles County native and retired farmer, was a member of Diana United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Barnes Ray;; a daughter, Mrs. Catherine 
Derryberry of Nashville; a son, George A. Ray of the Beech Hill Community; five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
RAY, Claude Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mr. Claude Lee Ray, 73, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 10, at Maplehill Cemetery in 
Huntsville, Ala., with Arney Eliff officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., Mr. Ray was the son of the late Hollie R. 
and Florence Richardson Ray.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Ray of Pulaski; one son, Billy Ray of 
Pulaski; one sister, Miss Lidia May Ray of Huntsville, Ala.; two grandchildren.
RAY, Harvey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1987
Mr. Harvey Ray, 59, of Prospect, died Wednesday, April 29, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, May 1, at Bennett May Funeral Home 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
North Funeral Home in Lawrencburg was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ray was the son of the late Robert Lee Ray. He was 
a member of Trinity Methodist Church and the VFW in Lawrenceburg. He was a 
machinist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nell Ray of Prospect; one daughter, Mrs. Susie 
Woodward of Lawrenceburg; two sons, Larry Lee Ray of Pulaski, Norris Wayne Ray 
of Smyrna, Ga.; four grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Maggie Steelman Ray of 
Elkton; two sisters, Lillie Mae More and Virginia Moore, both of Elkton; one 
brother, Hubert Lee Ray of Belton, Texas; one half-brother, Nick Warren of 
Lexington, Ind.
RAY, Ida Belle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mrs. Ida Belle Ray, 86, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1987, at Scott Memorial Hospital 
in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 19, at Lay Funeral Home 
in Ethridge. Burial was in Ethridge Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Jim Ray of Ethridge, Raymond and Charles D. Ray, 
both of Lawrenceburg; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one 
great-great-grandchild.
RAY, Mattie Barnes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Barnes Ray of Pulaski, who died Friday, January 
25 at Fairhaven Nursing Home, were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by the Rev. Lloyd Hickman. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ray was the daughter of the late Monroe and 
Sallie Hamlin Barnes, and was married to the late Arney Ray. She was a member of 
the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, George Ray of the Beech Hill Community; a daughter, 
Mrs. Catherine Derryberry of Nashville; a brother, Kenneth Barnes of Madison; 
four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
RAY, William R. (Bob) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Apr 1982
William R. (Bob) Ray, 63, of Tullahoma, a retired supervisor for Genesco, died 
March 24, 1982, in Harton Memorial Hospital in Tullahoma.
Graveside services were held at 1:00 o'clock, March 25, in Maplewood Cemetery in 
Pulaski. The body was at Daves-Elbertson Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Curtis Ray; two sons,William, Jr. of Tracy, CA 
and John Curtis of Estill Springs, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Pat MacLanabran 
and Sherry Ray, both of Tullahoma; one brother, James Ray of Columbia; three 
sisters, Virginia Laster of Lewisburg, Elizabeth Ramsey of Nashville and Betty 
Hendricks of Paducah, Ky.; and two grandchildren
.
RAYBURN, James G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Aug 1981
James G. Rayburn, 65, a Giles County native, died Monday August 3 in Cleveland 
Clinic at Cleveland, Ohio. Services for Mr. Rayburn will be held Thursday, 
August 6, at 4:00 p. m. at Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Cleveland. Burial will 
also take place in that city.
At the time of his death, Mr. Rayburn, son of the late Judge and Mrs. E. B. 
Rayburn, was owner of Flexalloy Fastners, Inc., a major Ohio distributorship.
A college roommate of the late Justice Joe W. Henry, Mr. Rayburn was also a 
veteran of World War II, in which he served as a Bombadier for the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Leane Donahue Rayburn of Cleveland, Ohio; two sons, 
James Rayburn and Andrew Rayburn, both of Cleveland; 3 brothers, John Rayburn of 
Pulaski, Matthew Rayburn of Thompson Station, and Elbert Rayburn of 
Indianapolis, Ind.; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Epler of Oak Ridge, Mrs. Margaret 
Ridgeway of Jackson, Miss., and Mrs. Alice Harper of Philadelphia, Pa.
REASONOVER, Robert Paul Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1989
Robert Paul Reasonover, Sr., 85, Route 6, Pulaski, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held 
Monday at Bennett May Chapel with Brother Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Reasonover was the son of the late Forrest Aubrey and Elizabeth Carpenter 
Reasonover and the husband of the late Lillie Mae Reasonover. He was a Giles 
County native and a retired truck driver.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Dorris Brown, Edith and Clara Reasonover, 
all of Pulaski and Mrs. Elizabeth Burns of Nashville; two sons, Robert 
Reasonover of Pulaski and Aubrey Reasonover of Huntsville; one sister, Mrs. Ruth 
Tyler, Pulaski; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
REAVES, James William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mr. James William Reaves, 77, of Nashville, formerly of the Center Point 
community in Giles County, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1986, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton and Dwight Bledsoe officiating. Burial was in Bradshaw Cemetery 
in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Reaves was the son of the late Ira and Allie 
Graves Reaves. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Irene Prosser Reaves of 
Nashville; one son, Paul Carroll Reaves of Nashville; three grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Nola Park and Mrs. Nannie Lou Marks, both of 
Pulaski.
REDD, Ruby Wilburn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Jun 1989
Ruby Wilburn Redd, 81, Route 2, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, June 18, 1989, at 
Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday at First 
Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
Mrs. Redd was a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late George Wylie 
and Maud Ethel Freeman Wilburn. She was married to the late Mayburn Redd.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lawrenceburg, Pioneer Club for 
retired telephone operators and a retired telephone operator.
Survivors include one daughter, Ernestine Redd, Lawrenceburg; one step-daughter, 
Alice Coggin, Pulaski; three sisters, Mary Barnes, Fayetteville, Frances Wilburn 
and Wilma Childers, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Hollis Wilburn, Pulaski, and 
Herbert Wilburn, Hendersonville; three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
North Funeral Home of Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
REDD, Walter Eugene OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1983
Mr. Walter Eugene Redd, 60, N. Ingram St., Pulaski, died Wednesday, January 5, 
1983 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, 
January 7, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Bradshaw Cemetery, Enos Cross 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Nannie Lou Marks of Pulaski and 
the late Mayborn Redd.
In addition to his mother survivors are his wife, Lois Russell Redd; and four 
sisters, Mrs. Robert Coggin, Diana, Mrs. Richard Williams and Mrs. Jerry Malone 
of Pulaski, and Doris Lovett of Nashville.
Mr. Redd was a veteran of World War II, and a retired salesman.
REDDEN, Grady Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Grady Luther Redden died suddenly in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the 8th of June, 
1983. He was born in Tracy City, Tennessee, on January 18, 1901. Later, he moved 
to Cornersville where he lived until 1943, when he and his family moved to Las 
Vegas.
Preceding him in death were his son, Leon, who died on July 1, 1954, and his 
wife, Gladys Roberts Redden, who died on December 18, 1971.
Surviving him are his daughter, Mildred Muriel Hall, of Las Vegas and Leon's 
children, Dennis Redden of Hayward, California and his son, Jeffery; Sammy 
Redden of Hayward, California and his two sons, Sammy, Jr. and Clyde; Rose Anna 
Robbins of Lansing, Michigan; and Penny Wise and her daughter, Anna of Las 
Vegas.
Mr. Redden was a brother-in-law to Mrs Harrison (Nellie) Williams of Pulaski. He 
was a member of the Church of Christ. He worked for the City of Las Vegas 
Housing Authority until November 1982. Services and burial were at Woodlawn 
Cemetery in Las Vegas.
REDEN, James A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jan 1984
James A. Reden, 87, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 1984 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral 
services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Bryant and Susie Wheeler Reden and was married to the 
late Katherine Virginia Prentice Reden.
Survivors include six sons, Joe D. Reden, Indiana, Billy Reden, Pulaski, Bobby 
Reden, California, Duane Reden, California, Sammy Reden and David Reden, both of 
Nashville; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Jane Johnston, New Jersey; a sister, Sallie 
Mae Thornton, Florida; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
REDMOND, John J. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mr. John J. Redmond, Jr., 36, of Jersey City, N.J., died Friday, Oct. 9, 1987, 
in that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. (Sybil Whitt) Redmond, Sr. 
of Pulaski; one sister, Jeanie Redmond of Boston, Mass.
REECE, Mary H. Parks OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Mrs. Mary H. Reece, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held March 1 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with William 
Suddarth and Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lura 
Dunnavant Parks. She is survived by her husband, William O. Reece, Conway 
Community; one daughter, Jewell D. Teeples, Conway Community; one brother, Tommy 
Parks, Pulaski; two sisters, Hallie
Johns, Pulaski and Alene Deal, Nashville; three grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
REED, Anita Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Oct 1981
A native of Giles County, Miss Anita Louise Redd, 67, Palmyra, died Friday, 
October 9 in that city at Palmyra Intermediate Care Center. Funeral services 
were conducted Sunday at 1:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Clarence 
K. Stewart. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Redd, a retired employee of Genesco, Inc., was the daughter of the late 
Wake and Ida Prosser Redd. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Hastings, Ardmore, Ala.; a brother, 
Cletus Redd, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
REED, Dorothy Watson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Mar 1986
Dorothy Watson Reed, 48, of Antioch, Tenn., died Saturday, March 1, 1986, at 
Baptist Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at 
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Ms. Reed was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church.
Survivors include her, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Watson of Bryson; three 
sons, Larry Reed, Jr. of Antioch, James and David Moffett, both of Mt. Juliet; 
one daughter, Angela Reed of Antioch; one brother, Harold (Pete) Watson of 
Bryson; one sister, Carolyn Mansfield of McMinnville; and two grandchildren.
REED, Herman Carmack OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 May 1980
Funeral services for Herman Carmack Reed, 71, who died Sunday, May 11 at his 
residence in Pulaski, were conducted Monday at 1:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by the Rev. Billy Langford. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Reed was a native of Giles County, the son of the late Sam 
C. and Mary Cole Reed. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dimple Russell Reed; a daughter, Mrs. Esterlene 
Neese; three sisters. Mrs. Woodrow Strawn and Mrs. Grady Lackey, Pulaski, and 
Mrs. Layon Brown, Gallatin; a brother, S. C. Reed, Jr., Winchester; several 
grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
REED, Lela Arney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4 for Mrs. Lela Arney Reed of 
Fayetteville at Higgins Funeral Home with burial in Wright Cemetery in Lincoln 
County.
Mrs. Reed was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Arney of A native of 
Giles County.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy Shelton, of Fayetteville; two sons, James 
Reed and Charles Reed; two sisters, Mrs. Alene Lanier of Frankewing and Mrs. 
Mildred Slausen of Ardmore and ten grandchildren.
REED, Matthew D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jul 1984
Matthew D. Reed, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reed of Pulaski, died on 
Thursday, July 12, 1984. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 13, 
at Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg. London Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors in addition to his parents include one brother, Christopher Dale Reed, 
Pulaski; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise McCord, Lewisburg; and his 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Cleo Reed Blackwell, Elkton.
REED, Tillman Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Aug 1987
Mr. Tillman Lee Reed, 69, of Pulaski, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1987, at Columbia 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 8, at First United 
Methodist Church of Pulaski with the Rev. Garry R. Hogan and the Rev. David 
Miller officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden. Bennett May Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Reed was the son of the late Carson Lee and Alma 
Holt Reed. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Pulaski where he 
was a member of its administrative board for many years. He was a retired 
employee of Richland Oil Company where he served as bookkeeper for 25 years and 
later manager when the company became part of the John Gifford Company.
Survivors include his wife, Margie Hogan Reed of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Donna Barr of Columbia, Mrs. Anita Yingling of Clarksville; three grandchildren.
REED, Virginia Reeves OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Aug 1989
Virginia R. Reed, 85, died Friday, Aug. 4, 1989, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. 
Funeral services were held Aug. 5 at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Alta 
Watson Reeves and was married to the late Phillip Reed.
Survivors include one brother, John W. Reeves, Hendersonville; two sisters, Mrs. 
August Suetchin, Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. Bennie Lou Johns, Pulaski.
REEDUS, Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Major Arthur Reedus, age 38, of Route 2, Prospect was hit and killed while 
walking across the Elk River Bridge in Elkton early Friday morning. He was 
pronounced dead on arrival at Giles County Hospital.
Reedus, who had problems with his eyesight, apparently wandered out into the 
road in the path of an uncoming truck.
He was on the way to his brother's house for a trip to the doctor. Elkton Police 
Chief Reedie Mitchell, who investigated, said the accident was unavoidable and 
no charges will be placed. The Giles County Ambulance Service responded to the 
call shortly after 6:00 a. m.
Funeral services for Major Reedus, age 38 were held Sunday at 11:00 a. m. at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. William Manning officiating. Interment was 
in the Center Point Cemetery.
Mr. Reedus was a native of Elkton, Tennessee and the son of Mrs. Jennie Reed 
Reedus of Elkton and Joseph Reedus of Huntsville, Ala. and died Friday morning 
January 16, 1981 after being struck by an automobile at Elkton.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Thomas Donald Reedus of 
Nashville; and William Reedus of Pulaski; one sister, Miss Julia Reedus of 
Pulaski; grandfather Robert Reed of Louisville, Ky. and other relatives.
REEDUS, Julia Mae OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Aug 1987
Ms. Julia Mae Reedus, 47, of Pulaski, died Saturday morning, August 1, 1987, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Abraham 
McKissack Chapel with Lawrence Childress officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Louisville, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Joseph Reedus. 
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Jennie Reed Reedus of Pulaski; four children, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Stevenson of Elkton, David Ray Reedus, Miss Martha Marie 
Reedus and Miss Mary Margaret Reedus, all of Pulaski; a grandson, Calvin Anthony 
Stevenson of Elkton; two brothers, Joe Thomas Reedus of Nashville, William 
Johnson of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
REEDY, Kevin Wade OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1989
A Columbia teenager was killed Wednesday from a single shotgun blast to his 
chest fired accidently by his older brother. Kevin Wade Reedy, 15, a Central 
High School student, was pronounced dead at his home on Jackson Heights Road.
Investigators said his brother, James Mark Reedy, 17, shot his brother 
accidently. Mark Reedy told police he was cleaning the shotgun when the weapon 
accidently discharged, striking the closed bedroom door and hitting Kevin Reedy 
in the chest.
Kevin Reedy was a native of Maury County and active in Boy Scout Troop 103, 
having just completed work on his Eagle Scout badge.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral 
Home with burial in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Survivors in addition to his parents and brother are his grandmother, Mrs. 
Kathryn Reedy, Pulaski, and Mrs. Hettie Wade, Minor Hill.
REESE, Lila Nelson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
A Giles County native, Mrs. Lila Nelson Reese, 79, of Montgomery, Ala., died 
Friday, May 16 in Baptist Medical Center in that city. Funeral services were 
conducted at Carr and Erwin Chapel Sunday at 1:30 p. m. by the Rev. Elmer 
Harwell. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Reese, a retired employee of Genesco, Inc., was the daughter of the late 
Andrew J. and Ina Scott Nelson.
Survivors include her husband, Robert R. Reese; a son, Nelson Reese, Montgomery; 
two daughters, Mrs. Walter Cronier, Montgomery and Mrs. W. D. Hadford, Fairfax, 
Va.; a brother, J. B. Nelson, Huntsville, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Christine May, 
Pulaski; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
REEVES, Robert Justin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jan 1984
Robert Justin Reeves, 68, Rt. 2, Lynnville, died Monday, January 16, 1984 at his 
home. Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, at the 
Lynnville Presbterian Church with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Reeves is survived by his wife, Edith Baker Reeves; two daughters, Mrs. 
Willie Cox and Mrs. Hazel Erwin, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Virgil 
McClintock, Cornersville, Mrs. Willie Maxey, Mt. Juliet, and Mrs. Roland (Robin) 
Baker, Nashville; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Bennett-May 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
REEVES, Terry Wayne Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Terry Wayne Reeves, Jr., 2� month old, of Ardmore, Tenn, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 
1986, at his residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 27, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
Survivors include his parents, Terry Wayne and Jackie Rollins Reeves of Ardmore, 
Tenn.; two sisters, Heather and Felisha Reeves, both of Ardmore, Tenn.; one 
brother, Jamie Reeves of Ardmore, Tenn.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Rollins of Lebanon, Tenn.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman 
Reeves of Pulaski.
REYNOLDS, Amy May OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mrs. Amy Reynolds, 55, of Slidell, La., died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1986, at North 
Shore Medical Center in Slidell. Memorial services were held Sunday, Aug. 24, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Moss officiating.
Survivors include her mother, Dimple May of Sarasota, Fla.; one son, Charles E. 
Coggin of Clearwater, Fla.; one daughter, Diane Reynolds of Huntsville, Ala.; 
one brother, Bobby May of Pulaski; one sister, Brenda Evans of Atlanta, Ga.
REYNOLDS, Early OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Nov 1985
Mr. Early Reynolds, 104, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 2, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 6, at Old Mt. Zion 
Baptist Church with Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery.
Mr. Reynolds was a native and life-long resident of Giles County. He was the son 
of the late Dan and Fanny Reynolds and was a retired farmer. He was a member of 
the Old Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Knights of Pythias Lodge and Court of Calanthe.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Reynolds; two sons, Early Reynolds, 
Jr. of Nashville, John Reynolds of Chicago, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Sallie 
Nance of Nashville, Mrs. Lela Hamilton, Mrs. Mary Morris, both of Pulaski; 11 
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
REYNOLDS, Herman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jan 1988
Mr. Herman Reynolds, 83, of Prospect, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 14, at Jordan Funeral Home 
with the Rev. Walter Coleman officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery 
at Stella.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Reynolds was the son of the late Paul and Janie 
Bentley Reynolds.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gennette Nelson of Prospect; Mrs. Martha 
Gilbert of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Wayman Reynolds of Prospect, Jim 
Reynolds of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Tennie Bridgeforth of Pulaski; 15 
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
REYNOLDS, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 May 1982
James Reynolds, 51, a former resident of Giles County, died on Tuesday, May 11, 
1982 at Veteran's Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Jordon Funeral 
Chapel. Burial followed in Chicken Creek Cemetery.
He is survived by, two sisters, Mrs. Robbie Wagstaff of Nashville and Mrs. 
Gertrude Houston of Chicago, IL; two brothers, Raleigh and Wallace Reynolds, bot 
of Nashville.
REYNOLDS, James Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1983
Mr. James Edward Reynolds, age 61, of 449 North Third Street, Pulaski, died 
Monday morning, December 5, 1983, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, December 9, at 12 o'clock in Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Frank Brooks officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Reynolds was a native of Pulaski and was the son of the late Robert and 
Gertrude Wilkerson Reynolds. He was a veteran of World War II, and a former 
employee of Hester Battery Company and Western Auto.
Survivors are his ex-wife, Mrs. Everline Reynolds of Pulaski; seven children, 
Mrs. Mattie Hayes, Clarksville, Miss Evelyn Reynolds, Pulaski, Mrs. Martha 
McCord and Miss Estelle Reynolds, both of Nashville and Pvt. Ethel Reynolds, U. 
S. Army, Germany, James Pointer, Oakland, Calif., and Harold Reynolds, Pulaski; 
eight grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Harris, Pulaski; two brothers, 
Robert Reynolds, Louisville, Kentucky and Samuel Reynolds, Marion, Ohio. Queen 
Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
REYNOLDS, Jim OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mr. Jim Reynolds, 88, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 1, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Jordan 
Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Phoenix 
Chapel Cemetery in Prospect.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Reynolds was the son of the late Paul and Janie 
Bentley Reynolds and was married to the late Lucille Harney Reynolds. He was a 
member of the Phoenix Chapel A.M.E. Church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Eva Gilbreath, Mrs. Sarah Harney, Mrs. 
Myrtle Payne and Mrs. Mamie Cosby, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Ruth Arnold of Hickory, 
N.C., Mrs. Jimmie Russell of Dayton, Ohio, Edna Reynolds of Indianapolis, Ind.; 
eight sons, Calvin and Herbert Reynolds, both of Indianapolis, William and 
Walter Reynolds, both of Hickory, N.C., John Reynolds of Nashville, Paul 
Reynolds of Columbia, Joe Reynolds of Albuequerque, N.M., Bobby Reynolds of 
Pulaski; one brother, Wayman Reynolds of Pulaski; one sister, Tennie Bridgeforth 
of Pulaski; 90 grandchildren; 89 great-grandchildren; and 30 
great-great-grandchildren.
REYNOLDS, John Andrew OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mr. John Andrew Reynolds, 52, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1989, in Chicago, Ill. 
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 20, 1989, at Abraham McKissack Memorial 
Chapel at Queen Ann Funeral Home in Pulaski with the Rev. John Tucker 
officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery in Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Reynolds was the son of the late Early Reynolds. 
He was a limo driver for the Howard Johnson Lodges and Hotels, Inc. in Chicago.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Mae Reynolds of Chicago; three sons, John 
Jr., Andrea and Brian Reynolds, all of Chicago; two grandchildren, Janell A. and 
Brandon Reynolds, both of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. Florence Reynolds of 
Nashville; one brother, Early Reynolds, Jr. of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Marsh and Mrs. Sallie Nance, both of Nashville, Mrs. Lela Hamilton of 
Pulaski; five nieces, four nephews; mother-in-law, Mrs. Lura Bledsoe of Pulaski.
REYNOLDS, Mack M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 May 1986
Mr. Mack M. Reynolds, 92, of Pulaski, died Thursday, May 1, 1986, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, with Rev. Robert Oliver 
officiating. Burial was in Goodspring Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in 
charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include three daughters, Dolores Reynolds, Madie Reynolds and Mrs. 
Gary Gilbert, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; four sons, Benny, Morris, and Walter 
Reynolds, all of Pulaski, Mack Reynolds, Jr. of Indianapolis, Ind.; 12 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
REYNOLDS, Mattie Lou White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Apr 1986
Mrs. Mattie Lou Reynolds, 76, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 2, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at 
Old Zion Primitive Baptist Church.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Reynolds was the daughter of the late Ed and 
Laura White and was married to the late Tom Reynolds.
Survivors include her son, John Thomas Reynolds of Pulaski; one step-son, Willie 
D. Gupton of Campbellsville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Louise G. Murrey of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Savannah Neal of Nashville; two grandchildren; seven 
step-grandchildren; one brother, John White of Indianapolis, Ind.
REYNOLDS, Oscar OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Oscar Reynolds, 26, was killed Friday night around 11:00 p. m. when his car, a 
Ford Maverick, wrecked on Highway 31 north near the Harris Machine Shop.
The Giles County Rescue Squad was called to the wreck to extinguish the blazing 
car and to free Reynolds from the car. Reynolds was transported to Giles County 
Hospital where he was announced dead on arrival.
Reynold's car apparently ran off the left side of the highway, troopers said, 
before crossing back over the roadway and overturning in a ravine where the 
vehicle burned.
Eleven men of the Rescue Squad responded to the call.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Jordan Funeral Home.
REYNOLDS, William Davis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Jun 1983
Mr. William Davis Reynolds, 68, Pulaski, died Friday, June 3, 1983, in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at First 
Baptist Church with burial in the Reynolds' Family Cemetery, R. A. Oliver 
officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lucius and Martha Mason 
Reynolds and was a retired employee of the City of Pulaski.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. May A. Reynolds, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. 
Lucille Simmons, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Frances Primus, La Verne, Calif., and 
Miss Pamela Reynolds, Nashville, TN; one son, Andre Reynolds, Pulaski; two 
sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Myers, Harvey, Ill., and Mrs. Lilly Pearl VanLeer, 
Nashville; two brothers, Luther Reynolds, Louisville, KY, and Clarence Reynolds, 
Sioux City, Iowa, and five grandchildren.
REYNOLDS, William Emmett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Oct 1982
William Emmett Reynolds, 89, of Goodspring died October 7, 1982, at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Saturday, October 9 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mark Johnson and Jim Morgan officiating. Burial followed in 
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Reynolds was a retired blacksmith. He was married 
to Hattie Longshore Reynolds and was the son of the late Lorer and Palistine 
Warren Reynolds.
Survivors include, his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Hurt of Nashville, 
Mrs. Essie Delorah of Florida; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
RHEA, Addie Booth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Jan 1981
Mrs. Addie Booth Rhea, 96, of Chilhowee Nursing Center in Maryville died Dec. 
29, 1980. Graveside services was held Wednesday Decemeber 31 in Maplewood 
Cemetery where she was interred. Rev. Gudger Nichols conducted the service.
Mrs. Rhea, who was born in New Orleans, La. March 18, 1884, was the daughter of 
the late John Booth and the late Addie Harris Booth. Her husband was the late 
Joe C. Rhea. She held membership in the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Buford Rhea, Oak Ridge, two 
grandsons and two great grandsons. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
RHEA, Dan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Sep 1980
The remains of Giles County native Dan Rhea were discovered Friday afternoon in 
a shallow grave near Columbia in Maury County. Rhea, a Memphis attorney, was 
last seen 19 months ago, January 27, 1979 as he left his mother's home near 
Campbellsville at 5:30 p. m. to run an errand, expecting to be back in an hour.
Authorities believe Rhea, who had been shot in the head, was the victim of 
robbery as he had in his possession $26,000 and only pocket change, a couple of 
dollar bills, comb, watch, cigarette lighter and cigarettes were found on his 
body.
Acting on a tip received by Marshall County officials from an informant, Maury 
County Sheriff Bill Voss, TBI Agents Andrew Earl and Jerry Eubank, Marshall 
County Sheriff Danny McDaniels, and Dr. William Bass, the head of the University 
of Tennessee's Anthropology Department, with two assistants Steve Symes and Pat 
Wiley, all went to a bean field off Iron Bridge Road in Mauy County, 
approximately 100 yards outside Columbia's city limits in search of the body. 
Using a front end loader to dig, the men chose a spot at random and started 
digging after glasses, believed to be Rhea's were found near a clump of trees. 
After three scrapes, the loader operator, Jimmy Campbell, unearthed a section of 
hand. For the next three hours small hand tools and brushes were used to uncover 
the remains, which had been buried approximately 12 inches of dirt. The remains 
were taken to Memphis on Saturday where Dr. Jim Bell, assistant medical examiner 
will perform an autopsy.
All evidence collected at the gravesite will be turned over to District Attorney 
General Bob Gay for further investigation. No arrests have been made at this 
time.
Rhea's car was found February 3 in the Maury County Hospital parking lot where 
officers believe it had been left on the night he was murdered. Money wrappers 
were also found in the car. Rhea had come to Giles County to visit his mother 
and to go to a family reunion in Nashville the following day, January 28.
Daniel F. B. Rhea, 35, was the son of the late Giles County General Sessions 
Judge David Rhea, Jr. and Mrs. Louise Rhea of the Campbellsville community. He 
was a Giles County High School graduate and received his undergraduate and law 
degree from U. T. in Knoxville. For a brief period he was associated with the 
Pulaski law firm of Wade and Forrester and then moved to Nashville working for 
the University of Tennessee office of General Counsel.
While the body found has not been officially identified as that of Rhea, 
officials are "99 and 44 one-hundreths percent sure it's him." Clothing on the 
body matches those Rhea was wearing when last seen, a cross given to Rhea by a 
friend was identified, and x-rays of pins in Rhea's leg were identical to x-rays 
made of the body, Friday afternoon.
TBI Agent Andrew Earl stated "There is a long way to go and the investigation is 
not over.
RHEA, Emma OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jun 1989
Emma Rhea, 78, Pulaski Health Care Center, died Saturday, June 24, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Graveside services were held Monday at Maplewood Cemetery and 
conducted by Rev. Gary Kelly.
Mrs. Rhea was a Davidson County native and the daughter of the late Roy and Emma 
Cannon Davis Rascoe. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a 
housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Rhea, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Judy 
White, Eldorado, Ark.; one son, Rascoe Rhea, Selmer, Tenn., and four 
grandchildren.
RHODES, Minnie Lee Hodge OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Minnie Lee Rhodes, 95, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 1988 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Jan. 2 at Bennett May Chapel with Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Leoma Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Rhodes was the daughter of the late E. L. and 
Rose Campfield Hodge and was married to the late Walter L. Rhodes, Sr.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myrene Fielder, Pulaski, Mrs. Vela 
Landrum, Florence, Ala.; two sons, Walter L. Rhodes, Jr., Pulaski, Howard 
Rhodes, Independence, Mo.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
RHODES, Solon Rose OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1989
Mr. Solon Rose Rhodes, 83, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 4, 1989. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, April 8, at Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church with the 
Rev. William H. Smith officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Nashville 
with the Rev. James R. King officiating. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Mr. Rhodes was the son of the late George and Susan Lloyd Rhodes and the 
grandson of the late Ruthie Lloyd. He was married to the late Katherine Martin 
Rhodes. Mr. Rhodes had an extensive race track career, working as a groomsman, 
foreman and trainer of race horses at the Milky Way Farm. He worked with the 
NAACP and Tullahoma Consistory No. 185 A.A.S.R.S.J, U.S.A., and served as 
treasurer of St. John Lodge Nor. 10 F.&A.M.
Survivors include his brother, Solomon George Rhodes of Detroit, Mich.; daughter 
and son-in-law, Vesta and Homer Wheaton of Nashville; three grandchildren, Kevin 
and Tanya Wheaton Rise, Charles Pope of Nashville; one grandson, Zachary Austin 
Pope of Nashville; one niece, Louise Stone Sims of Cleveland, Ohio; one cousin, 
Nancy Olds Moss of Nashville.
RHODY, Henry B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Sep 1981
Henry B. Rhody, 87, died Sunday September 6 at his home on Route 1, Pulaski. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Scotts Hill Baptist Church 
by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Larry Glass. Burial followed in Scotts 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Dekalb County, Mr. Rhody was the son of the late William Henry and 
Eliza Pack Rhody and was married to the late Martha Ellen Owens Rhody.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Louise White, Mrs. Daisy Sherrell, and 
Mrs. Esther Campbell, Pulaski and Mrs. Ruby Cox, Leoma; 11 grandchildren and 13 
great grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
RHOTON, Wiley H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Oct 1980
Wiley H. Rhoton, 72, of Chattanooga died Friday, September 19 in a Chattanooga 
Hospital.
Services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday in the Brainerd United Methodist Church 
with the Rev. John Ripley and Dr. Cecil P. Hardin officiating.
Interment followed in the Brainerd United Methodist Church Cemetery. He was 
married to Mrs. Alma Alexander Rhoton formerly of Campbellsville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Alexander Rhoton; one son, Dr. Alexander 
Rhoton of Chattanooga; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Tullahoma; two 
grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
RICE, Joe Batson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Funeral services for a machinist, Joe Batson Rice, 67, of Ethridge were held 
Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg with the Rev. Wayne 
Kelly and the Rev. Ronnie Gay officiating. Mr. Rice died Friday in Scott 
Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born in New Providence, the son of the late Rev. John S. and Belle Batson 
Rice.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maggie Lee Tarpley Rice; a daughter, Mrs. 
Annabelle Litspiech, Lawrenceburg; a foster son, Ralph Costello, Denver, Colo.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fisher, Columbia, Mrs. Ottie Porter, Williamsport 
and Mrs. Mary Stone, Lynchburg; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
RICH, Hallie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jan 1982
Miss Hallie Rich, 88, died on Saturday, January 2, 1982, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center.
A retired saleslady for Kuhn's Variety Store in Pulaski, she was a member of the 
Methodist Church. She was a native of Tennessee, the daughter of the late John 
and Orlean Long Rich.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 3, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Reverend Paul Allen officiating, with burial in 
Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Survivors include several cousins.
RICHARDSON, Bessie Irene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1983
Mrs. Bessie Irene Richardson, age 77, of Route 6, Pulaski, died November 23, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
Friday, November 25, at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Mack Pinkelton officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late Thomas and Hortence Cole Reed. She 
was married to the late Clifford Richardson.
Survivors include, three daughters, Barbara Gibson of Pulaski, Ann Gibson of 
Prospect, Billie Ruth Payne of Noblesville, Indiana, and five grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
RICHARDSON, Doris Orton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jan 1985
Mrs. Doris Orton Richardson, 75, died January 1, 1985 at Sleepy Hollow Mann 
Nursing Home in Virginia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 5 at 
North Funeral Home Chapel with burial in John Lay Cemetery at Ethridge.
Survivors include two sons, Gilbert Richardson, Virginia, John Thomas 
Richardson, California; two sisters, Mrs. Della White, Lawrenceburg; Mrs. Mary 
Oroton Newcomer, Virginia; seven grandchildren.
RICHARDSON, Ela Reedy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Aug 1987
Mrs. Ela C. Richardson, 81, died Monday, August 3, 1987, at Crockett General 
Hospital, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., after an extended illness. She was a native of 
Giles County, a homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church. She was the 
daughter of the late Otha and Laura Vestal Reedy.
Funeral services were held August 4, 1987, at 2:00 p.m. at Loretto Memorial 
Chapel with Rev. Larry Wilcoxson and Rev. Willie Weaver officiating. Burial 
followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Laura Lou Cardin, Goodsprings, TN; one son, 
Vestal Richardson, Goodsprings, TN; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren 
and one great-great -grandchild.
RICHARDSON, Harley H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Sep 1986
Mr. Harley H. Richardson, 69, of Gainesboro, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 5, 1986, 
at Jackson County Hospital. Funeral services were Sunday, Sept. 7, at Anderson 
Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. James Paul Anderson and Bro. Thomas Eaves 
officiating. Burial was in John L. Clark Memorial Cemetery in the Stone 
community of Jackson County.
A native of Jackson County, Mr. Richardson was the son of the late Jim and Rosie 
Lee Lawson Richardson. He was a retired mechanic, a Church of Christ minister 
and a member of the Gipson Avenue Church of Christ in Gainesboro.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ara Jackson Richardson of Gainesboro; two 
daughters, Mrs. Judy Hix of Cookeville, Mrs. Janet Hawkins of Lynnville; two 
brothers, Bee and Joe Richardson, both of Gainesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Jane 
Carter and Mrs. Edith Moss, both of Cookeville; eight grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
RICHARDSON, Henry R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Mr. Henry R. Richardson, age 81, of the Mt. Zion Community, passed away January 
5, 1984, at Crockett General Hospital after an extended illness.
He was a native of Lauderdale County, AL, a retired farmer and a member of the 
Baptist Church. He was the son of the late James and Lou Killen Richardson.
Funeral services were held January 7, 1984 at Loretto Memorial Chapel at 2:00 
p.m. with Rev. Larry Wilcoxson and Rev. Willie Weaver officiating. Burial 
followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ela Reedy Richardson, Goodsprings, TN; one 
daughter, Laura Lou Cardin, Goodsprings, TN; one son, Vestal Richardson, 
Goodsprings, TN; one brother, Tom Richardson, Leoma, TN; four sisters, Mrs. 
Gertrude White, Mrs. Mace Wilburn, Mrs. Clara Glass, all of Leoma, TN, and Mrs. 
Polly Skinner, Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews.
RICHARDSON, Joe P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Sep 1987
Mr. Joe P. Richardson, 81, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1987, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 26, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Richardson was the son of the late Joseph Moore 
and Emma Petty Richardson and was married to the late Cora Lee Gunnell 
Richardson. He was a retired carpenter and member of Pulaski Street Church of 
Christ in Lawrenceburg.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Lantz Asplint of Nashville, Mrs. 
Patsy Weaver of West Point, Tenn.; one son, Nelson L. Richardson of Killen, 
Ala.; one sister, Mrs. J. R. Mabry of Pulaski; nine grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew.
RICHARDSON, Katherine Tarpley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Mar 1989
Mrs. Katherine Tarpley Richardson, 75, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 15, 
1989, at Hillside Hospital.
Graveside services were held Thursday, March 16, at Mt. Moriah Cemetery with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late Polk and 
Florence Rich Tarpley and was married to the late Roy Richardson. She was a 
member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Mize of Pulaski, two sons, Charles 
Richardson of Bodenham and Wagoner Richardson of Pulaski; six grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.
RICHARDSON, Ruby Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1988
Mrs. Ruby D. Richardson, 83, of Lawrenceburg, died Friday, May 20, 1988, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 21, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Johnnie Felker officiating. Burial was in Choates Creek Cemetery 
in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of the late G.W. and 
Fannie Gibbs Davis and was married to the late Thomas Luther Richardson. She was 
a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Kenneth C. Richardson of Pulaski, George E. 
Richardson of Pinson, Ala.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
RICHARDSON, Thomas Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1987
Mr. Thomas Luther Richardson, 86, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, April 30, 
1987, at Lawrenceburg Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Saturday, 
May 2, at Bennett May Chapel with Gerald King officiating. Burial was in Choates 
Creek Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Richardson was the son of the late Thomas and 
Callie Estes Richardson. He was a member of the Church of Christ, a retired 
farmer and retired from Genesco.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby D. Richardson of Lawrenceburg; two sons, 
Kenneth Richardson of Pulaski and George Richardson of Birmingham, Ala.; six 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
RICHEY, Lela Mae SmithCampbell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mrs. Lela Mae Richey, 86, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, September 10, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 
at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Scotts 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Nancy 
Doggett Smith and was married to the late Henry Richey. Survivors include two 
sons, Rufus L. and Wheeler Campbell, both of Pulaski; three grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.
RIDDLE, Nellie Jones OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Feb 1987
Mrs. Nellie Jones Riddle, 88, of Goodlettsville, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1987, 
at West Side Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 23, 
at Woodlawn Funeral Home with Clifford Owens, minister at Rivergate Church of 
Christ, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Riddle was a member of Rivergate Church of Christ and was married to the 
late Claudice E. Riddle.
Survivors include two sons, Luther W. Riddle of Lynnville, Paul David Riddle of 
Greenbrier; one daughter, Allene Dunn of Goodlettsville; 13 grandchildren; 25 
great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
RIDGEWAY, Lucy M. Carr OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Mrs. Lucy M. Ridgeway, 77, died on Friday, August 31, 1984, at her residence on 
Route 1, Goodsprings.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Amanda Jane 
Davis Carr and was married to the late Solon E. Ridgeway.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Effie Lou White, Pulaski, and Mrs. Ellie 
Wright, Goodspring; and several nieces and nephews.
RIDGEWAY, Mauvelene Forsythe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral rites for Mrs. Mauvelene Ridgeway, 45, of Five Points, who died Monday, 
March 31 in Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg, were held Wednesday at 1:00 
p. m. at Appleton Church of Christ with Horace Stutts the officiant. Burial was 
in the Appleton Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Ridgeway was the daughter of the late 
Hubert and Oleto White Forsythe. She was an employee of the Loretto Casket 
Company.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Lain Ridgeway; a son, Barry Anthony 
Ridgeway; a daughter,, Miss Sheila Kim Ridgeway; both of Five Points; a brother, 
Thomas E. Forsythe of Florence, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Rosson and Miss 
Wilma Ridgeway of Five Points and two grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
RIDINER, Robert A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Feb 1985
Mr. Robert A. Ridiner, 59, of Fayetteville, died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 1985, in 
Lincoln Regional Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late 
John Marvin Ridiner. He was a dairy farmer and a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Higgins Funeral Home, Bobby 
Bates and Don Gatlin officiating, with burial in Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruby Ethel Short Ridiner; his wife, Mrs. 
Mable Peden Ridiner; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Whitaker and Mrs. Paulette 
Taylor, both of Lincoln County; four sons, Roger Allen, James Robert, John Ed 
and Paul Ridiner, all of Lincoln County; seven sisters, Mrs. Marie Francis of 
Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Maggie Watkins, Mrs. Kay Shelton, Mrs. Ethel Kennedy, and 
Mrs. Rachel Cates, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Audrey James and Mrs. Jean Davis, both 
of Ethridge; two brothers, John and Leslie Ridiner, both of Pulaski; and seven 
grandchildren.
RIDNER, Ruby Short OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Sep 1987
Mrs. Ruby Ridner, 86, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Argene Hughes officiating. Burial was Johns Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Ridner was the daughter of the late Buck and 
Maggie Wilkerson Short and was married to the late Marvin Ridner. She was a 
member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Audrey James, Mrs. Imogene Davis, Mrs. 
Rachel Cates, Mrs. Maggie Watkins, Mrs. Katie Shelton and Mrs. Ethel Kennedy, 
all of Pulaski, Mrs. Marie Francis of Peoria, Ill.; four sons, Thomas, Leslie, 
and Bennie Joe Ridner, all of Pulaski, Robert Ridner of Fayetteville; one foster 
son, Talmadge Park of Pulaski; 30 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 14 
great-great-grandchildren.
RIGGAN, Huram Dow OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Huram Dow Riggan, 61, of Route 2, Lynnville, were held on 
Friday, March 12 at 10:30 a. m. at the Carr and Erwin Chapel. Brother Pat 
Goodlow officiated with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Ivy, Arkansas and a World War II veteran, Mr. Riggan died at his 
residence on Wednesday, March 10, 1982. He was a retired employee of Texas 
Eastern. He was a member of Lynnville United Methodist Church.
Mr. Riggan is survived by his wife, Juanita Riggan of Lynnville; two daughters, 
Mrs. Reba Walls of Pulaski and Mrs. Connie Page of Lynnville. He is also 
survived by one brother, Horace Riggan of Carthage, Arkansas; three sisters, 
Mrs. Lena Smith and Mrs. Lester Pierce, both of Fordyce, Arkansas and Mrs. 
Althea Crowder of Ivy, Arkansas. Three grandchildren also survive him.
RIGSBY, Mary Lydia Shelton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1985
Mrs. Mary Lydia Shelton Rigsby, 72, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, August 20, 
1985, at Whitesburg Manor Nursing Home in Huntsville, Ala. A native of Dyer 
County, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Rev. William Jefferson and Inez 
Hatch Shelton and was married to the late James Franklin Rigsby. She was a 
retired Lawrence County School teacher.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Andy Brown and Odis 
Green officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Rigsby Sexton of Huntsville, Ala.; 
one granddaughter, Pam Sexton of Huntsville, Ala.; two brothers, Charles T. and 
Richard Shelton, both of Nashville.
RIGSBY, Vera Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Vera Phillips Rigsby, 80, died Friday, Dec. 30, 1988, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Jan. 1 at Bennett May Chapel with Andy Brown 
officiating. Burial was in Lay Cemetery in Lawrence County.
She was a native of Giles County and the daughter of te late Sam T. and Usie 
Arnett Phillips and was married to the late Horace Neal Rigsby.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Alberta Monks, Fayetteville, Mrs. Geneva 
Francis, Nashville; one brother, Mahlon Phillips, Pulaski.
RISNER, Rhonda Lynn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Feb 1987
Miss Rhonda Lynn Risner, 19, of Ethridge, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1987 at Scott 
Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 21, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with Cleo Bunt officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Miss Risner was an employee at O'Henry's Restaurant 
and a 1986 graduate of Lawrence County High School.
Survivors include her parents, Bobby Gene and Eleanor Carroll Risner of 
Ethridge; two sisters, Beverly Risner of Columbia, Sandra Yokley of Ethridge; 
one brother, Bobby Gene Risner, Jr. of Columbia; paternal grandfather, Ray 
Risner of Ethridge; one niece; several aunts and uncles.
RIVERS, Bertha Mae Potter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1988
Mrs. Bertha Mae Rivers, 75, of Pulaski, did Tuesday, March 15, 1988, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at Old Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 
Church in Pulaski with the Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was in Chicken 
Creek Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rivers was the daughter of the late Mary Potter. 
Two days after her birth, her mother died and she was reared by an aunt and 
uncle, the late Frank and Johnella Roberts. She was a member of the Old Mount 
Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mothers' Board until 
illness prevented her participation.
Survivors include her husband, Butler Rivers of Pulaski; five sons, George 
Butler, Willie Joe and Bobby Rivers, all of Pulaski, Wilson Rivers of 
Louisville, Ky., James Edward Rivers of Nashville; four daughters, Mrs. Minnie 
Lee Neal, Mrs. Geneva Owens and Mrs. Cora Brown, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Linda 
Howard of Nashville; 28 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one 
great-great-grandchild.
RIVERS, George Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
George Butler Rivers, 57, 437 North Third Street, Pulaski, died April 28, 1989, 
at Maury County Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held April 30 at Queen 
Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in Rocky Point 
Cemetery in Pulaski.
He was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Bertha Roberts Rivers.
Survivors include his father, Butler Rivers, Pulaski; four brothers, Willie Joe 
and Bobby Rivers, both of Pulaski, Edward Rivers, Nashville and Wilson Rivers, 
Louisville; four sisters, Minnie Lee Neal, Geneva Owens, Cora Brown, all of 
Pulaski, and Linda Howard, Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
ROBBINS, William Randall OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Feb 1984
Funeral services were scheduled Thursday for a 16-year-old Richland High School 
junior, William Randall Jones of Ethridge.
The youth was found dead of a gunshot wound on the porch of a rural Lawrence 
County church on Monday night, Feb. 24. Authorities have ruled that the fatal 
wound was self-inflicted.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Loretto Memorial Chapel 
with burial in Cromwell Crossroads Cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, William and Peggy Risner Robbins of Ethridge; a 
brother, Billy Wade Robbins, Ethridge; a half-brother, Kenny Hadock, Ethridge; 
two half-sisters, Cathryn Griggs, Waynesboro, and Karen Robbins, Birmingham, 
Alabama.
ROBERSON, Lloyd Mack OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Oct 1988
Mr. Lloyd Mack Roberson of Athens, Ala., died Sunday, Oct. 23, 1988. Funeral 
services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25, at McConnell Memorial Chapel with the Rev. 
Donald Clem and the Rev. J. D. Saint officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery 
in Ardmore, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Turner Roberson of Athens; one son, Jerry Cox 
of Athens; two daughters, Elizabeth Lassiter of Tennessee, Cynthia R. Tucker of 
Decatur, Ala.; parents, Mack and Ellen Roberson of Thatch; four brothers, Billy, 
Danny and Randy, all of Thatch, Bobby Roberson of Ardmore; two sisters, Delores 
Vickers of Tennessee, Evelyn Swanner of Thatch; two grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Anna May Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1985
Mrs. Anna May Roberts, 70, of Goodspring, died Friday, May 17, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Daniel 
and Anna Callahan Jones and was married to the late Rubert S. Roberts. She was a 
retired nurse at Maremont Gabriel.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Andy Brown and Floyd Farris officiating.
Survivors include one son, Jimmy Roberts of Pulaski; three brothers, Grover 
Jones of Pulaski, Mitchell Jones of Nashville, Bob Jones of Maryville; one 
sister, Louise Reed of McMinnville; three grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Aubrey Booth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1989
Aubrey Booth Roberts, Sr., 54, died Tuesday, April 11, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 13 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
He was the son of the late Boyd F. and Hattie Hobbs Roberts. Survivors include 
his wife, Betty Roberts, Pulaski; one son, Aubrey Roberts, Jr., Pulaski; one 
daughter, Pamela Kay Roberts, Pulaski; and sister, Bernice Pylant, Pulaski; two 
grandchildren.
ROBERTS, David Gaines OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mr. David Gaines Roberts, 59, of Pulaski, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 7, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Roberts was the son of the late Boyd and Hattie 
Mae Hobbs Roberts. He was retired from L&N Railroad.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Roberts of Pulaski; one son, Gary Roberts of 
Nashville; three step-sons, James, Kenny and Randy Turner, all of Nashville; two 
daughters, Deborah Richardson and Mandy Roberts, both of Pulaski; one brother, 
Aubrey Roberts of Pulaski; one sister, Bernice Pylant of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Eddie Blanchard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mr. Eddie Blanchard Roberts, age 90, of Route 6, Pulaski, died November 19, at 
the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held in the Bennett-May Chapel Monday, November 21, at 2 
p.m. with Bro. Tom Campbell and Bro. James Holt officiating. Burial was in Cool 
Springs Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Roberts was a retired farmer. He was a member of 
the Cool Springs Church of Christ. Mr. Roberts was married to the late Verna 
Nance Roberts and was the son of the late Eddie Blanchard Sr. ad Willie Rogers 
Roberts.
Survivors include, three sisters, Mrs. Edith Newson, Mrs. Rachel Holland, and 
Mrs. Ruth Barr, all of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
ROBERTS, Edna Ruth Thompson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Aug 1985
Edna Ruth Roberts, 73, of Pulaski, died Sunday, August 4, 1985, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 1985.
Survivors include her husband, Hoyt Roberts; two sons, Earl Roberts of Pulaski, 
and Everett Roberts of Bunker Hill; two brothers, Robert and Horace Thompson of 
Fayetteville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Carter and Katherine Stone, both of 
Fayetteville; and one grandchild, Mitchell Roberts.
ROBERTS, Frances Ballard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1988
Frances Ballard Roberts, 86, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1988 at Maury County 
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Dec. 28, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia with Darrell Hocker and Earl Hocker officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Shelby County, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Edward and 
Martha Harrington Ballard and was married to the late David S. Roberts.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Charles Warf, Nashville, Mrs. William 
Brown, Hendersonville, Mrs. Louis Monitor, Brentwood; one son, Walter Robert, 
Fairview; one sister, Miss Hazel Ballard, Louisville, Ky.; five grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Gus A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jan 1985
Gus A. Roberts, 81, Lynnville, died on Wednesday, January 23, 1985, at his 
residence. He was a former photographer in Pulaski and a longtime employee of 
Hunter and Smith Furniture Company.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, January 25, at Bennett May Chapel, 
J. Dallas Bass officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Roberts of Lynnville; one son, G. A. 
Roberts of Huntsville, Alabama; one daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Stoner, Huntsville; 
one sister, Mrs. A. V. Given, Jackson, Tennessee.
ROBERTS, Hattie Mae Hobbs OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Hattie Mae Roberts, 84, of Route One, Pulaski, died Sunday, April 7, 1985, at 
Columbia Health Care Center.
A native of Ellis County, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Mary 
Frances Merrell Hobbs and was married to the late Boyd Roberts.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include two sons, David G. Roberts, Aubrey Roberts, Jr., both of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Bernice Beets of Pulaski; and six grandchildren.
ROBERTS, John Hoyt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mr. John Hoyt Roberts, 81, of Pulaski, Tuesday, April 5, 1988, at Columbia 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 7, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Herbert McNeese and Terrell Pitts officiating. Burial was in 
Bee Spring Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Roberts was the son of the late Robert D. and 
Doshie Pierce Roberts and was married to the late Edna Ruth Thompson Roberts. He 
was a farmer.
Survivors include two sons, Buck and Earl Roberts, both of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
ROBERTS, Lee Nora Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Oct 1984
Mrs. Lee Nora Jones Roberts, 99, Pulaski, died on Thursday, October 11, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of 
the late Winfield Scott and Laura Virginia Farris Jones and was married to the 
late Lucius H. Roberts.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 13 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Glenn Colley officiating.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Duella Hamlett and Nancy Thompson, Pulaski; 
one grandchild and serveral nieces and nephews.
ROBERTS, Melvin Elam OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Jan 1985
Melvin Elam Roberts, 61, Lewisburg, died on Friday, January 25, 1985, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the 
late Robert Dixon and Doshie Pierce Roberts. He was a farmer.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 27, at London Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery, Bill Richardson officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Haymes Roberts, Lewisburg; one daughter, 
Peggy George of the Farmington Community; one brother, Hoyt Roberts, Bunker 
Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma George, Lewisburg, and Mrs. Cecil Mae Crane, 
Cornersville.
ROBERTS, Rubert S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1983
Rubert S. Roberts, Route 1, Goodspring, TN, died May 7, 1983 in Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia.
He was the son of the late Eddie B. and Evaline Fry Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a 
radio dispatcher for Giles County Sheriffs Dept., and a member of the Second 
Street Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife Anna May Jones Roberts; one son, Jimmy Roberts, 
Goodspring;
one brother, Blanchard Roberts, Pulaski; three sisters, Ruth Barr, Rachel 
Holland and Edith Newton, all of Goodspring; three grandchildren, Lane Roberts, 
Bruce Roberts and Gregg Roberts, all of Pulaski. Three great-grandchildren, also 
survive.
ROBERTS, Vera Thigpen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mrs. Vera Roberts, 91, of Nashville, died Sunday, May 3, 1987, at Lakeshore Home 
of Aged in that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 5, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Tom Holland officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Milton and 
Anna Hanna Thigpen and was married to the late Milton Roberts. She was a member 
of Fairview Church of Christ.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Minnie E. Daughtery of Nashville; several 
nieces and nephews.
ROBERTSON, Adam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Adam Robertson, age 57, were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Brooks officiated. Burial was in 
Morristown Cemetery at Campbellsville.
Mr. Robertson died January 15, 1981 in Nashville. He was a native of Giles 
County and a son of the late Ben and Maggie Cotham Robertson.
Survivors include one brother, Sam Robertson of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, 
Miss Anna Robertson of Pulaski and Mrs. Daisy Campbell of Lewisburg, and other 
relatives.
ROBINSON, Andrew Jackson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. Andrew Jackson Robinson, 89, of Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, April 10, 1988, 
at Crockett Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 13, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel with J. D. Killen and Clinton Bryant officiating. Burial was 
in Westside Cemetery.
A native of Winston County, Ala., Mr. Robinson was the son of the late William 
and Martha Jane Millican Robinson and was married to the late Cecila Cantrell 
Robinson. He was also preceded in death by one son, Jack Robinson and one 
daughter, Marie Robinson. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Crowder of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. 
Margaret Allen of Sikeston, Mo.; two sons, Dan Robinson of Franklin, Joe 
Robinson of Pulaski; one sister, Selina Pratt of Lawrenceburg; eight 
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces 
and nephews.
ROBINSON, Annie Florene Nichols OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Annie Florene Robinson, 100, Brick Church, died Thursday, May 11, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Tony Billions officiating. Burial was in Brick Church 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson was a Marshall County native and the daughter of the late William 
Jefferson and Nancy Ann Williams Nichols. She was married to the late James 
Edward Robinson.
Survivors include two sons, J. O. Robinson, Pulaski and Carl E. Robinson, Brick 
Church; three daughters, Maxie Fox, Cornersville, Billy Moss and Ann Zalnoski, 
both of Florida; one sister, Cynthia Holt, Texas; 11 grandchildren, eight 
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
ROBINSON, Arthur Joel OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Aug 1989
Mr. Arthur Joel Robinson, 59, of Pulaski, died July 24, 1989, at Lawrence County 
Health Care in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held July 26 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in West Side 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Robinson was the son of the late Andrew Jackson 
and Celia Cantrell Robinson and was married to the late Frances Jeanett 
Robinson. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was a farmer.
Survivors include four sons, Butch and Darrell Robinson, both of Pulaski, 
Randall Robinson of Texas, Dwight Robinson of Illinois; one brother, Dan 
Robinson of Franklin; two sisters, Margaret Allen of Missouri, Mable Crowder of 
Lawrenceburg; eight grandchildren.
ROBINSON, Beverly J. Adams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1988
A Lynnville man has been charged with vehicular homicide in connection with at 
two-car accident Friday night in Columbia that killed a Pulaski woman.
Melvin J. Hindman, 21, was driving a truck that struck a car and killed Beverly 
J. Robinson, 30, 1160 Columbia Highway, Pulaski, police reported.
Aurthorities said Hindman, driving a 1978 pickup truck, was headed north on 
Highway 31, about seven miles south of Columbia, when he crossed the center line 
into the southbound land and struck the Robinson car.
Douglas W. (Butch) Robinson, Mrs. Robinson's husband and a passenger in the car, 
was taken to Maury County Regional Hospital and treated for injuries not belived 
to be serious. Hickman was treated in the emergency room of the hospital and 
released.
Mrs. Robinson was a native of Limestone County, Alabama, and the daughter of 
Clinton T. Adams and the late Lucille Harwell Adams.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Allen 
Barrett officiating. Burial was in West Side Cemetery.
Survivors in addition to her husband and father include, a son, Joe Robinson of 
Pulaski; a daughter, Angela J. Robinson of Pulaski; six brothers, James, Gene 
A., Bobby, Gary, Roger and Phillip Adams all of Pulaski; and six sisters, 
Margaret Cheatham, Minor Hill, Barbara Perkins Janice Popjoy, Kathy Dickey and 
Betty Jo McGill, all of Pulaski, and Carol Caldwell of Lawrenceburg.
ROBINSON, Clyde OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. Clyde Robinson, 74, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 18, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Robert L. Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Robinson was the son of the late Thomas Luther and 
Minnie James Hickerson Robinson and was married to the late Hazel Phillips 
Robinson. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Myrtle Robinson of the Brick Church 
community, Mrs. Jack Turner of Pulaski; two brothers, Herman Robinson of Chapel 
Hill, Raymond Robinson of the Brick Church community; two nieces.
ROBINSON, Frances OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1989
Frances Jeanett Robinson, 53, died Friday, Dec. 23, 1988, at her home in 
Pulaski. Funeral services were held Dec 26 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Jimmy 
Wallace and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in West Side Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of the late Mark and 
Lonie Quallebaum Kobeck. She was employed at Frito-Lay.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur J. Robinson, Pulaski; three sons, Butch 
and Darrell Robinson, both of Pulaski, Randall Robinson, Texas; four brothers, 
Delbert and Mart Kobeck, both of Lawrenceburg, Charlie and Lane Kobeck, both of 
Ohio; six sisters, Margie Littrell of Leoma, Helen Lance, Almeta Rooker and 
Marlene Davis, all of Lawrenceburg, Betty Daley of Pulaski, Patricia Taylor of 
Ohio; three grandchildren.
ROBINSON, James Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
James Robert Robinson, 76, of the Brick Church Community, died on Thursday, July 
26, 1984, at Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Thomas and Minnie Hickerson 
Robinson. He was farmer and retired county magistrate, having served on the 
County Court and Board of Commissioners for many years. He was a member of the 
Brick Church Presbyterian Church, where he was Sunday School Superintendent for 
many years.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Brick Church 
Presbyterian Church, Robert Smith officiating, with burial in Beechwood Cemetery 
in Cornersville. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jane Clark Robinson, Brick Church; two sisters, 
Mrs. Jack Turner, Cornersville and Miss Myrtle Robinson, Brick Church; three 
brothers, Herman Robinson, Chapel Hill, Raymond Robinson and Clyde Robinson, 
Brick Church; and two nieces.
ROBINSON, James (Tom) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Apr 1982
James (Tom) Robinson, 37, of Route 1, Chapel Hill, TN, died last Thursday night, 
April 15, 1982, as the result of injuries received in a car-truck accident near 
Shelbyville.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon, April 17, at the Lawrence 
Funeral Home Chapel in Chapel Hill. Burial followed in Allen Cemetery at Caney 
Springs.
He was the son of the late Herman and Margaret Robinson and was a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include, his wife, Yolanda Brumit Robinson; one daughter, Andrea 
Brumit; and a sister, Mrs. Carol Pearson of Greenbr
ROBINSON, Mildred Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 May 1984
Mrs. Mildred Robinson, 53, died on Wednesday, April 25, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital.
Funeral services were held on Friday, April 27, at Cornersville Funeral Home 
with burial in Beechwood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Lewis Robinson; two sons, Steve Robinson and 
Samuel Nicholson; two daughters, Patricia Denton and Sheila Robinson; four 
sisters, Margaret Moorehead, Elizabeth McPeters, Jane Dollar and Betty Snow.
ROBINSON, Robert (Bob) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jul 1984
Robert (Bob) Robinson, 76, of the Brick Church Community died today (Thurs.) at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
A Giles County native, he was for 36 years a member of the Giles County 
Quarterly Court, now called the Board of Commissioners, and a member of the 
court's agriculture and budget committees. He retired in 1982. He was a member 
of the Brick Church Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Clark Robinson of Brick Church; three brothers, 
Herman Robinson of Chapel Hill, Raymond Robinson and Clyde Robinson, Brick 
Church; two sisters, Miss Myrtle Robinson of Brick Church and Mrs. Sadie Turner 
of Cornersville.
Bennett May Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements, which were 
incomplete at press time.
ROBINSON, Velma L. Holt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Mrs. Velma L. Holt Robinson, died in Detroit, Mich. on April 13, 1981. Funeral 
services were held Sunday April 19 at 2:00 p.m. at Queen Ann Funeral Home in the 
Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel. Elder Walker L. Olds officiated. Interment 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson, who was born in Dyersburg, TN, Dec. 24, 1906 to the late Till R. 
and Minnie Mitchell Holt was a member of House of Our Prayer Church in Detroit.
Survivors include two sons, William Tell Robinson, Nashville and John Lewis 
Robinson; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ella Turner; sister, Mrs. Janie Dunn; two 
brothers, John C. Holt and Robert L. Holt; two granddaughters, Miss Cynthia 
Robinson and Mrs. Renee Butler all of Detroit; five grandsons, Kenneth, Marcus, 
Vernon and William Tell, Jr., all of Nashville and Ronald Robinson, Houston, 
Tex.; five great grandchildren; one aunt, Mrs. Annie Mae James, Detroit; two 
uncles, Matthew Holt, Pulaski and Israel Holt, Nashville.
ROBISON, Ruby Vernon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1983
Mrs. Ruby Vernon Robison, 70, of Adrian, Michigan, formerly of Giles County, 
passed away August 26, 1983.
She is survived by her husband, Herbert Lee Robison of Adrian; four sons, Harold 
Robison of St. Cloud, Florida, Howard Robison of Orlando, Florida, Clifford 
Robison of Moulton, Alabama, Ricky Robison of Adrian; three daughters, Wilma 
Douglas of Pulaski, Sandra Davis of Shelbyville, Shirley McLemore of Michigan; 
two brothers, Raymond Vernon, Truman Vernon, both of Pulaski; one sister, Mary 
Pitts of Pulaski; 33 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, August 28th in Adrian, Michigan.
Everiss Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ROCHESTER, Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Oct 1988
Mr. Lee Rochester, 72, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1988, at ECM in 
Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 22, at North Funeral 
Home Chapel with Billy Allegood officiating. Burial was in Lawrence County 
Memorial Gardens.
A native of Winston County, Ala., Mr. Rochester was the son of the late Earnest 
and Lecter Patterson Rochester. He attended Methodist church and was retired 
from Bardo Fruit Packing Company in Florida.
Survivors include his wife Edith Garrison Rochester of Lawrenceburg; four sons, 
Glenn Rochester of Leoma, Raymond Rochester of Murfreesboro, Robert Rochester of 
Minor Hill, Buddy Rochester of Columbia; one sister, Wonnie Hayes of 
Lawrenceburg; one brother, Earnie Rochester of Kenton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren 
and 10 great-grandchildren.
RODGERS, Tom Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
Tom Lee Rodgers, 70, of Elkton, died on Sunday, March 14, 1982 at Crestwood 
Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 15 at Rainey Funeral Chapel in 
Ardmore at 2:00 p. m. Reverends William Suddarth and Billy R. McElyea officiated 
with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Rodgers was a member of the Cash Point Baptist Church. He is survived by his 
wife, Clara Rodgers of Elkton; two brothers, Bill Rodgers of Elkton and Cecil 
Rodgers of Ardmore; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Croney and Mrs. Mable Mitchell, 
both of Ardmore, Betty Hurd of Pulaski and Ida Cunningham, of Nashville.
ROE, John Edward Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Nov 1982
John Edward Roe, Jr., 81, of Pulaski, chairman emeritus of Union Bank and a 
former Pulaski Mayor, died yesterday in Giles County Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p. m. tomorrow at Bennett-May Funeral Home. Burial will be 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Roe, a native of Easton, Md., was employed by Union Bank in 1930. He retired 
in 1971 as chairman of the Board of Directors.
He served as mayor of Pulaski and as an alderman in the 1950's. He was past 
chairman of the First United Methodist Administrative Board, a 50-year member of 
the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner and a member of Knights Templar.
Survivors include two sons, J. E. III and Robert D. Roe, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family asks that memorials, in lieu of flowers, be made to either the 
Methodist Church or Martin College.
ROENIZK, Ruth Norman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1988
Mrs. Ruth N. Roenizk, 70, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1988 at Hillside Hospital
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 25, at Bennett-May Chapel with Nolan 
Brunson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Clarksburg, West Va., Mrs. Roenizk was the daughter of the late 
Beverly L. and Dora Blanche White Norman.
Survivors include husband, John A. Roenizk; one son, James Satterfield, Hurst, 
TX; one sister, Miss Naomi Norman, Hagerstown, Maryland; two grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild.
ROGERS, Almeda Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1984
Miss Almeda Elizabeth Rogers, age 90, of Garden Parks Apartments, Pulaski, died 
Monday, February 20, 1983, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 22, 1984, at 11 a.m. in the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverend Frank Rouse officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Rogers was the daughter of the late John W. and 
Virginia Tarpley Rogers. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was a 
seamstress.
Survivors include one sister, Miss Tommie Rogers of Pulaski; and 2 nephews.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ROGERS, Bertha Anne Mangrum OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1982
Mrs. Bertha Anne Mangrum Rogers, age 79, died September 2 in Land-O-Lakes, Fla., 
after several months illness.
Her survivors include, two sons, Thomas Rogers of Palatka, Fla., Roy Rogers of 
Florida; a daughter, Corleen Stewart of Land-O-Lakes, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 
several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lester Mangrum of Pulaski, Frank 
Mangrum of Ardmore, Ala.; two sisters, Myrtle Daniel of Athens, Ala., and Iona 
Mae Barnett of Decatur, Ala.
Funeral and burial services were held September 4 at Blunt Funeral Home in 
Leets, Florida.
ROGERS, Daniel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1981
Daniel Rogers, 62, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, February 3 at Scott 
Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 
11:00 a. m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in that city with burial in Calvary 
Cemetery. The Rev. Xavier Mankel was the officiant.
Mr. Rogers was a retired employee from a steel mill in New Jersey.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Heimart Rogers; two sisters, Mrs. Flora 
Mae Rogers and Mrs. Marie Busch of Ohio and a brother, Dion Rogers of Ohio.
North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was in charge of arrangements.
ROGERS, Ethel Wilburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1983
Mrs. Ethel Wilburn Rogers, age 88, of Route 2, Prospect, died October 13, 1983 
at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Carr and Erwin Chapel Saturday, October 15, at 
2:00 p.m. with James Hargrove officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rogers was married to the late Elsie Rogers and 
was the daughter of the late John and Ellie Jones Wilburn.
Survivors include, five sons, Woodrow Rogers, Wilburn Rogers, both of Elkton, 
John Rogers, Robert Rogers, both of Atlanta, Georgia, James Rogers of Columbia; 
three daughters, Katie Coats, Martha Newton, both of Elkton, Ruth Kurowski of 
Barttesville, Oklahoma; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 2 
great-great-grandchildren.
ROGERS, Lige OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jun 1986
Mr. Lige Rogers, age 86, died Tuesday, June 3 at Lewisburg Community Hospital. 
He was the husband of the late Mamie Carr Brashears Rogers and the son of the 
late William and Lula Brewer Rogers.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd 
Funeral Home in Lewisburg with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Robert Earl 
Willoughby officiated.
Survivors include a step-daughter, Catherine Willoughby of Town Creek, Ala. He 
had 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren and 4 
nieces.
ROGERS, Lucy Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1983
Lucy Wilson Rogers, 89, of Athens, TN, died on Thursday, March 24, 1983, in that 
city.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Gudger Nichol at 1:00 p.m. on 
Saturday, March 26, at the First Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home in Athens was in charge of the 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rogers was a retired piano teacher. She was 
married to the late James Samuel Rogers.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Timberlake of Warrenton, VA, 
Mrs. Edith Dunn of Wilmington, DC and Mrs. Mary Watkins of Athens; ten 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
ROGERS, Mamie Carr OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mrs. Mamie Carr Rogers, 89, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at 
Bills McGaugh and Floyd Funeral Home with Paul Woodford officiating. Burial was 
in Lone Oak Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Lige Rogers of Lewisburg; one daughter, Mrs. J. 
B. Willoughby of Town Creek, Ala.; one brother, Herbert Carr of Pulaski; two 
half-brothers, Homer and Forrest Thornton, both of Pulaski; one half-sister, 
Lona McNeese of Pulaski.
ROGERS, Peggy Joan Newton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Oct 1988
Mrs. Peggy Joan Rogers, 54, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Powell Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Thomas Howard 
Newton. She was owner and operator of The Gingerbread House, a day care center 
and nursery school, in Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Rogers of Pulaski; her mother, Tavie A. 
Greene Brashears of Pulaski; four sons, Dennis, Ronald, Bruce and Erick, all of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Lisa Jackson of Pulaski; one sister, Shirley Newton 
of Pulaski; seven grandchildren.
ROGERS, Rachel Hamlett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Mrs. Rachel Hamlett Rogers, 77, of Pulaski died Thursday, December 4, 1980 in 
Fairhaven Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Paul Allen. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late Will Carter and 
Frances Bruce Graves Hamlett, and was married to the late Floyd Wells Rogers.
Survivors include two sons, Edwin Rogers, Pulaski and Harold Rogers, Nashville; 
two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Dugger and Mrs. Richard Hill, Pulaski and six 
grandchildren.
ROGERS, Reba Gertrude Abercrombie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1986
Mrs. Reba Gertrude Abercrombie Rogers, 67, Prospect, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 
1986, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 30, Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Rogers was the daughter of the late George Washington 
and Nannie Camp Abercrombie. She was a member of the Elkton Baptist Church and 
was a housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Wilburn Rogers of Prospect; one daughter, Mrs. 
Annie Ruth Rogers Filyaw of Trinity, Ala.; several nieces and nephews.
ROGERS, Tommie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Aug 1987
Miss Tommie Rogers, 87, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 31, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 1, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Rondall Reed officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Rogers was the daughter of the late John W. and 
Mary Virginia Tarpley Rogers. She was a self-employed dressmaker.
Survivors include two nephews, Harold Rogers of Gallatin, Edwin Rogers of 
Pulaski.
ROLAND, William R. (Billy) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 May 1984
William R. (Billy) Roland, 53, Elkton, died Thursday, May 10, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late George W. 
and Pearl Branch Roland. He was street commissioner for the City of Elkton.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Tommie Baker officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Stella Roland, Elkton; three step-daughters, 
Patricia Ann Willard, Peggy Jean Austin, and Barbara Groce, Athens, Alabama; 
three sisters, Mrs. Frances McNeese, and Mrs. Wilma Ivy, Elkton, and Mrs. Mamie 
Brown, Ardmore, Alabama; and six step-grandchildren.
ROLIN, Geraldeane B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1981
Mrs. Geraldeane B. Rolin, 42, formerly of Elkton and Ardmore, died Tuesday, 
September 15, in Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a. m. 
Wednesday by the Rev. Randy Hardaman of Glen Haven Baptist Church and the Rev. 
Ralph Easterwood, associate pastor, at McClain's Funeral Home, Tucker, Ga.
Services were alson held Thursday at 3:30 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel in 
Pulaski with the Rev. Talmadge Clayton of Arab, Ala. and the Rev. James Hargrove 
of Elkton Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in 
Ardmore.
Survivors include her husband, Perry Dean Rolin; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James 
Broadway, Atlanta; one son, Ricky Merrell, Atlanta; three daughters, Debbie 
Rolin, Huntsville, Ala., Lisa Rolin, Pensacola, Fla., and Tammy Rolin, Atlanta; 
and one grandchild.
ROLIN, Gertrude King OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mrs. Gertrude King Rolin, 80, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1986, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox and Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one step-son, Carter Rolin of Ardmore; one step-daughter, 
Lucille Crabtree of Ardmore; two sisters, Maggie Vinson, Porter Mae Ray, both of 
Pulaski; nieces and nephews.
ROLIN, Mary Margaret King OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1988
Mrs. Mary Margaret Rolin, 86, died Monday, April 4, 1988, at St. Thomas Hospital 
in Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 6, at Pleasant Hill 
Methodist Church with the Rev. Tommy Baker officiating. Burial was in the church 
cemetery.
Survivors include five sons, Edgar, Joe, Bobby and Stanley Rolin, all of 
Ardmore, Dean Rolin of Atlanta, Ga.; three daughters, Nellie Van Manen of 
Ardmore, Mrs. Polly Ones of Pulaski, Mrs. Mary Marcella Yadack of Oklahoma, 
Okla.; two brothers, Allison King of Ardmore, Robert King of Louisville, Ky.; 
one sister, Ms. Elizabeth King of Ardmore; 30 grandchildren; 32 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
ROLIN, Nichole Renee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1980
Graveside services for Nichole Renee Rolin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Phillip Barry Rolin of Ardmore, who died Thursday, September 11 in Giles County 
Hospital were conducted at 3:00 p. m. Friday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Rev. 
Bill Lovett was the officiant.
In addition to the parents, survivors include a brother, Lucus Daniel Rolin, 
Ardmore; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rolin, Jr., of Ardmore, 
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Kilpatrick, California and paternal 
grandfather, Walter Clemmons, Missouri. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
ROLLER, Joe Clayton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
Joe Clayton Roller, 68, died Friday, July 28, 1989 at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held July 31 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Robert 
Webster and Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of John C. and Memrie Newsom Roller. 
Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Stever Roller; two sons, John Clayton 
Roller, Parksville, MO, James Charles Roller, Rolla, MO; one daughter, Jan 
Cheryl Valerius, San Angelo, TX; one sister, Louise Pollard, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren.
ROLLER, Marguerite Lanning OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mrs. Marguerite L. Roller, 69, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Clarence Stewart and Felix Snell officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Roller was the daughter of the late Cory M. Lanning 
and was married to the late Carroll R. Roller.
Survivors include her mother, Laura Jane Lanning of Pulaski; one son, Sonny 
Roller of Pulaski; one daughter, Jane Malone of Pulaski; three grandchildren.
ROPER, Lonnie Hilliard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1986
Mr. Lonnie Hilliard Roper, 68, of Ardmore, Tenn. (Cash Point community), died 
Thursday, Dec. 4, 1986, at Lincoln Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, Dec. 6, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Suddarth 
officiating. Burial was in Malone Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Roper was the son of the late Luther and Vinnie 
Ferguson Roper.
Survivors include three brothers, Joe Roper of Cash Point, Elmer Roper of 
Ardmore, Hudson Roper of Huntsville; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Pitt of Carthage, 
Ill., Mrs. Sarah Mitchell of Ardmore, Mrs. Leota Himebaugh and Mrs. Golda 
Harris, both of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews.
ROSE, Casper McKinley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Mr. Casper McKinley Rose, 81, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 16, at 
Liberty Hill Baptist Church wit Mack Pinkelton and Cleo Bunt officiating. Burial 
was in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rose was the son of the late James Campbell and 
Maggie Haulk Rose.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Octavine Rose of Ethridge; three sons, Grady 
(Buddy), Phillip Casper and David Rose, all of Ethridge; six daughters, Mrs. 
Bernice Nelson, Mrs. Geneva Holland, Mrs. Linda Brock, all of Ethridge, Mrs. Iva 
Mae Rose of Pulaski, Mrs. Frances Grose of Lafayette, Clarice Rose of Peoria, 
Ill.
ROSE, Casper Phillip OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Casper Phillip Rose, 45, of Ethridge (Rose Hill) community, died Monday, March 
28, 1988, at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, at 
Liberty Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Cleo Bunt and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Rose was the son of the late Casper and Ethel Risner 
Rose. He was an employee of Dement Construction Company.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Johnson Rose of Ethridge; one son, Michael Rose 
of Ethridge; one daughter, Marlene Rose of Ethridge; two brothers, Buddy Rose of 
Pulaski, David Rose of Ethridge; six sisters, Bernice Nelson, Geneva Holland and 
Linda Brock, all of Ethridge, Ida Mae Rose of Pulaski, Frances Gross of 
Lafayette, Clarice Rose of Illinois; one grandchild.
ROSE, David Morris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jan 1987
David Morris Rose, a Pulaski businessman, church and civic leader died Sunday at 
Hillside Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 49 years old.
Mr. Rose who lived at 615 Ingram Street, Pulaski, was a Giles County native. He 
was owner of Edmundson's Department Store on the Public Square.
The son of Raymond and Annie Lou Goatz Rose, who survive, he served in the Army 
from 1956 through 1958.
Mr. Rose was active in church work, being a member of First Baptist Church since 
1966. He was honored last year as Man of the Year by his church during a special 
Men's Day Service.
He served First Baptist Church as a deacon since 1976, and was chairman of the 
personnel committee and vice president of the deacon committee. He served as a 
Sunday School teacher for youth, was brotherhood director and served on numerous 
other committees. A deacon, he was assistant Sunday school director and a church 
trustee.
Mr. Rose also was active in various business and civic organizations. He was a 
member of the Lions Club, coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and the 
men's over 35 softball league.
He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Merchants Association.
Services were Monday afternoon at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Bill 
Morris, the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and the Rev. Gerald Stowe officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Jo Ann Shelton Rose; a 
son, David Rose, Jr., and a brother, Raymond Rose, Jr., both of Pulaski; four 
sisters, Mrs. Roy Strickland, Mrs. Edward A Russell and Mrs. Jimmy Butler, all 
of Pulaski, and Mrs. Fred Hall, Franklin, Tenn.
ROSE, Edward Everette OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Oct 1987
Mr. Edward Everette Rose, 83, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 17, at Bennett May 
Chapel with James Merritt and Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rose was the son of the late Bob and Savannah Beck 
Rose. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Wilkinson Rose of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Morris Tucker of Pulaski; two sons, Bob Rose of Nashville, Edward E. Rose of 
Pulaski; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
ROSE, Eunice F. Attkisson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Mrs. Eunice F. Rose of Lawrenceburg, 87, died on Saturday, May 19, 1984, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lou Morgan 
Attkisson and the wife of the late Johnny L. Rose.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Cleo Bunt and Martin Nelson 
officiating.
Survivors include one son, Elmer Rose, Pulaski; two brothers, Tommy Attkisson 
and Raymond Attkisson, Franklin; four sisters, Linnie Dickey, Lawrenceburg, Erma 
Tidwell, Blanch Anderson and Irene Wright, Nashville; three grandchildren and 
five great-grandchildren.
ROSE, Floyd C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
Floyd C. Rose, 80, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, June 5, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late John K. and Betsy Ann 
Rose and the husband of the late Jessie Foster Rose. He was a retired employee 
of the Maury County Highway Department.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Bill Morris officiating, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Lloyd Rose, Culleoka; one daughter, Doris Young of 
Utah; three sisters, Ella Mae Page, Florida, Pearlie Nelson and Vera Lou 
Rhinehart, Pulaski; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
ROSE, Jessie Foster OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Feb 1982
Mrs. Jessie Foster Rose, 75, of Columbia, formerly of Pulaski, died on Thursday, 
January 28, 1982, at Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Pulaski, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Marvin Nelson and Ezell Rose 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Rose, Pulaski; one son, Lloyd Rose, 
Culleoka; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Young, Orem, Utah; two brothers, Tommy 
Foster, Columbia and Don Foster, Nashville; and four grandchildren.
ROSE, Jesse W. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Jesse W. Rose, 81, of Route 1, Ethridge, who died Friday, 
September 5 in Giles County Hospital, were held Sunday, September 27 at Liberty 
Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Cleo Bunt and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment 
was in the Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Rose, a retired farmer, and native of Giles County, was the son of the late 
Tom and Cora Brashears Rose, and was married to the late Flora Hickman Rose.
Survivors include six sons, Arvie Lee Rose and A. D. Rose, Liberty Hill, Eugene 
Rose, Grady Rose, Wheeler Rose and Euble Rose, Cleveland, Ohio; five daughters, 
Mary Ruth Johnson, Liberty Hill, Mable Owens, Lynnville, Corene Casteel, 
Ethridge, Edith Yates and Jewell Watson, Cleveland, Ohio; a brother, John Rose, 
Liberty Hill; a sister, Rena Buckner, Liberty Hill; a half brother, Willie Joe 
Rose, Sheffield, Ala.; 32 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ROSE, Johnny Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Mar 1984
Mr. Johnny Lee Rose, age 90, of Leon's Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg, died March 
15, 1984. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Lloyd Hickman and Cleo Bunt officiating. Burial was in Rose 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Rose was retired from the Ford Motor Company. He was 
the son of the late Tom Lee and Cora Ann Brashears Rose. Mr. Rose was married to 
Mrs. Eunice Attkisson of Lawrenceburg; she survives.
Other survivors include one son, Elmer Rose of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Rena 
Buckner of Nashville; 3 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
ROSE, Mattie Sue Biles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mrs. Mattie Sue Biles Rose, 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 29, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton, the Rev. Allen Barrett and the Rev. William 
Suddarth officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rose was the daughter of the late Jim and Mattie 
Osborn Biles and was married to the late Howard C. Rose.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edd Garner of Elkton Mrs. Ross Turner of 
Pulaski.
ROSE, Myron Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1984
S/Sgt. Myron Dale Rose, age 32, of Osan Air Force Base, Korea, died January 15, 
1984, in Korea. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 21, at 1:30 in the 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Jacob Gardner, Ray McDonald and Mrs. W. C. Massengale 
officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Rose, a former Giles Countian, was in the U. S. Air Force. He was married to 
Tae Ui Rose; she survives. He was the son of W. C. and Lurlie Barnickle Rose of 
Pulaski; they also survive.
Other survivors include one son, William Daniel Rose of Osan Air Force Base, 
Korea; one brother, Billy Ray Rose of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Wanda Gordon, 
Miss Jan Rose, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Connie Taylor of Lawrenceburg and his 
grandfather, Mr. Hershel Rose of Pulaski.
ROSE, Robert Lee Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Dec 1985
Robert Lee Rose, Sr., a well-known Pulaski businessman, died at Hillside 
Hospital on Monday. He was 42 years old. He had been ill for some time.
Mr. Rose, who lived at Hickory Glades in Pulaski, was co-owner of R and M Auto 
Parts on North First Street in Pulaski. He was a 1962 graduate of Giles County 
High School.
A Giles County native, Mr. Rose was the son of Raymond Rose, Sr. and Annie Lou 
Goetz Rose of Pulaski. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pulaski.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. 
William Morris and Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Daily Rose; one son, Robert Rose, Jr. of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Raymond E. Rose, Jr. of Pulaski and David Rose of 
Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Strickland, Mrs. Lacey Russell, and Mrs. Linda 
Butler, all of Pulaski, and Mrs. Shelby Hall of Franklin.
ROSS, Charlie Gray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Funeral services for a retired construction worker, Charlie Gray Ross, 71, of 
Route 6, Pulaski, who died Wednesday, November 25 in Giles County Hospital, were 
held Friday at 2:00
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. 
Billy Langford was the officiant.
Mr. Ross, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late Baxter F. and Lula 
Harwell Ross. He was a member of the Fiducia Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Tarpley Ross, several nieces and nephews.
ROSS, May Belle Markham OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jul 1984
Mrs. May Belle Ross, 80, Pulaski, died on Saturday, July 21, 1984, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late 
Guy Sullivan and Bee Myres Markham and was married to the late Tyra Auda Ross. 
She was a retired postal employee.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen officiating.
Survivors include her step-mother, Mrs. Bessie Markham, Shelbyville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Doris Zeigler, Pulaski; one half-brother, A. S. Markham, 
Nashville; two step-brothers, Garland Nipp, Shelbyville and Virgil Nipp, 
Nashville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Eleanor Smith, Fayetteville.
ROSSON, Campbell Due OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1989
Mr. Campbell Due Rosson, 78, died Sunday, Oct. 22, 1989, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Taylor's Funeral Home Chapel 
with the Rev. Peter VanEyes officiating. Burial was in Blanche Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rosson was the son of the late James Jackson and 
Isa Mae Copeland Rosson. He was the former sheriff of Giles County and was a 
member of the Ardmore United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann Niver of Lebanon, Lucy Mitchell of Blanche; 
five grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Rosson of El Paso, Texas, Wiley Rosson 
of Philadelphia, PA.
ROSSON, Drusilla Hardin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Oct 1989
Mrs. Drusilla Hardin Rosson, 75, of Blanche, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1989, at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 12, at Taylor's 
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Peter VanEyes officiating. Burial was in 
Blanche Cemetery.
Mrs. Rosson was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband, 
Campbell Due Rosson, who died Sunday, Oct. 22; two daughters, Ann Niver of 
Lebanon, Lucy Ann Niver of Lebanon, Lucy Mitchell of Blanche; five 
grandchildren; one sister, Vangie Douthit of Ardmore, TN.
ROSSON, James Flournoy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. James Flournoy Rosson, 84, of the Campbellsville community died Tuesday, 
April 12, 1988, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held 
Thursday, April 14, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Thompson and the 
Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Rosson was the son of the late James Jackson and 
Ida May Copeland Rosson. He was a member of the Methodist church and retired 
owner of a truck line.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Puckett Rosson of Campbellsville; one 
sister, Mrs. J. M. Clifton of Pulaski; three brothers, Campbell Due Rosson of 
the Blanche community, Robert Butler Rosson of El Paso, Texas, Matthew Wiley 
Rosson of Philadelphia, Penn.
ROST, Lucille Griffin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Sep 1987
Mrs. Lucille Griffin Rost, 88, of Pulaski, died Saturday, August 29, 1987. at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rost was the daughter of the late Junus Madison 
and Minnie Lee Yarbrough Griffin and was married to the late Roscoe L. Rost. She 
was a member of the Church of Christ and was an employee of Rost Jewelry Store.
Survivors include three sons, Duane Rost of Pulaski, Dan Rost of Alburquerque, 
N. M., and Rowe Rost of Anaheim, Calif.; six grandchildren; seven 
great-grandchildren; one brother, Lyles B. Griffin of Orlando, Fla.
ROUSE, Frank James Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Mar 1987
Mr. Frank James Rouse, Sr., 65, of Petersburg (Giles County), died Wednesday, 
March 18, 1987, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held 
Saturday, March 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Billy Craighead officiating. 
Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of West Virginia, Mr. Rouse was the son of the late Arnold C. and Ira 
Peal Rouse. He was a veteran of World War II; retired teacher and principal from 
Wayne County School System and a retired Methodist minister, serving churches on 
the Riverside Circuit in Clifton, Tenn., Collinwood Circuit, Pisgah Circuit in 
Pulaski and Ethridge Circuit in Lawrence County.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Moore Rouse; two sons, Frank James Rouse, 
Jr. of San Diego, Calif., Arnold Elison Rouse of Pulaski; two daughters, 
Charlotte Carol Rodgers of Pulaski, Elizabeth Rouse Roberts of Lutts, Tenn.; one 
brother, Arnold Clayton Rouse, Jr. of Manson, Wash.; eight grandchildren.
ROUSE, Guy Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Nov 1980
Funeral services for Guy Robert Rouse, 66, of Route 2, Petersburg, were held 
Friday October 31 at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in 
Pisgah Cemetery. The Rev. Roy West was the officiant.
Mr. Rouse, who was a retired electrician, died Tuesday at his residence. He was 
born in West Virginia, the son of the late Arnold and Martha Ferrell Rouse.
Survivors include a son, Roger Rouse of Belpre, Ohio; two brothers, the Rev. 
Frank Rouse of Pulaski and Arnold Rouse of Washington State and two 
grandchildren.
ROZELLE, Thelma Orlean Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mrs. Thelma Orlean Rozelle, 60, of Minor Hill, died Friday, Aug. 19, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 22, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with John Henderson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rozelle was the daughter of the late James Van 
and Magdalene Duncan Johnson. She was a member of the Minor Hill Church of 
Christ and was a retired concession operator at Pulaski Area State Vocational 
School.
Survivors include her husband, Richard Rozelle of Minor Hill; one son, Daniel 
Joseph Rozelle of Whitesville, N.C.; two grandsons, Richard Brian and Brandon 
Tyler Rozelle, both of Whitesville, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Overstreet of 
Nashville, Mrs. Fannie Lou Helton of Pulaski, Mrs. Annie Belle McCree of the 
Stella community, Mrs. Mary Helen Simpson of Minor Hill; two half-sisters, Mrs. 
Ella Sue Young of Pulaski, Mrs. Annie Pearl Thurman of Lynnville; one 
half-brother, Charlie Edward Johnson of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
RUDASILL, Lenalu E. Page OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Aug 1984
Mrs. Lenalu E. Rudasill, 71, of Route 4, Pulaski, died August 1, 1984, at West 
Side Hospital in Nashville. A native of Michigan, Mrs. Rudasill was the daughter 
of the late Leonard E. and Helen Page, and was married to the late Howard 
Rudasill.
Funeral services were held Monday, August 6, at Town and Country Funeral Home in 
Florida, with burial in Palm Beach Memorial Park at Lantana, Florida.
Survivors include one son, Leonard Hale, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Janet 
Thompson, Pulaski, Mrs. Martha Ray, Georgia, and Mrs. Candace Stalnaker, 
Florida; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
RUDDER, Susan Frances and Amanda Ashley Rudder OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 
Nov 1988
A Pulaski woman and her 13-year-old daughter were killed in a head-on collison 
in McNairy County west of Selmer Sunday night.
Dead are Susan Frances Vaughan Rudder, 41, and Amanda Ashley Rudder, 13, both of 
225 Mimosa Drive.
Joint funeral services will be held Wednesday at York Terrace Baptist Church 
with burial in Stevenson City Cemetery in Stevenson, Ala. Spry Funeral Home in 
Sheffield was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rudder is survived by her mother, Betty Vaughan of Sheffield, Ala.; one 
son, Jon Hugh Rudder of Alabama; and one brother, Charles G. Vaughan of Alabama.
Amanda Rudder is survived by her father, Jack Frost Rudder of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; 
her step-mother, Gena Rudder of Tuscaloosa; one brother Joe Hugh Rudder of 
Alabama; and her grandmother, Betty Vaughan of Sheffield.
RUSS, Christi Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jun 1986
Christi Elizabeth Russ, age 15, died at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. 
Her parents are Harold Russ and Kathy Pitts McGill.
Funeral arrangements were at 2 p.m. Sun., June 1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Giles Memory Garden with the Rev. Don Russell officiating.
Survivors include her father, Harold Russ of Athens, Ala.; her mother, Kathy 
McGill of Pulaski; one sister, Diana Russ of Pulaski; grandmother, Earline 
Dollar of Athens, Ala. Maternal grandparents are the late Evans Pitts and Jewell 
Pitts Burchell.
Christi was a student at Minor Hill and Bridgeforth Middle Schools.
RUSS, Fannie Lou Blakley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mrs. Fannie Lou Russ, 81, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 16, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 18, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Russ was the daughter of the late John and Sarah Jane 
Weathers Blakley and was married to the late Perry David Russ.
Survivors include two sons, Lonnie Russ of Minor Hill, Jessie Russ of Louisiana; 
two daughters, Adell Strickland of Pulaski, Loreda Jenkins of Lynnville; six 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, David Rogers OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Nov 1984
David Rogers Russell, 66, Lewisburg, died on Saturday, October 27, 1984, at 
Oakwood Hall Health Care in Lewisburg.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Russell. 
He was for 28 years an employee of the University of Tennessee Extension 
Station.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 29, at London Funeral 
Home Chapel in Lewisburg, William Young officiating, with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery at Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Woodard Russell, and a daughter, Barbara Ann 
McAdams, both of Lewisburg; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Stewart and Mrs. Louise 
Parks, both of Lynnville, and Mrs. Bessie Fralix of St. Louis, Missouri; two 
brothers, William Russell, Lewisburg, and Mark L. Russell of Dublin, Georgia; 
several nieces and nephews.
RUSSELL, Edward Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1985
Mr. Edward Allen Russell, 54, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 19, 1985, at his 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Allen and Doris 
Lunsford Russell. He was in the National Guard and was employed at Smith 
Brothers and Russell I-65 Shell Station.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Bill Morris and Clarence Stewart 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Lacy Mae Russell of Pulaski; one son, Ricky Russell 
of Pulaski; one brother, Thurman Russell of Pulaski; two sisters, Alene Watson 
and Shirley Tidwell, both of Huntsville, Alabama; and two grandchildren.
RUSSELL, Emma Beadle OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1983
Mrs. Emma Beadle Russell, 93, Pulaski died Tuesday, January 11, 1983 at her 
home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 13 at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George and Rhoda 
Hartselle Beadle and was married to the late Lindsey Russell.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Annie Lou Holley, and Mrs. Mary Cole, 
both of Pulaski; Mrs. Lillie Mae Holley, Elkton, and Mrs. Margaret Martin, Lake 
Wales, Florida; two sons, Frank and George L. Russell, both of Pulaski; one 
half-sister, Mrs. Sadie Hargrove, Lewisburg; six grandchildren; 16 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, Grady B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Grady B. Russell, 67, Route 1, Minor Hill, died Tuesday, March 7, 1989, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday at Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home with Randall Robertson officiating. Burial was in Hester 
Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Russell was a native of Limestone County, Ala. and the son of the late Joe 
and Carrie McCurry Russell. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Rozia Pearl Russell, Minor Hill; four sons, Johnny 
and Randall, Minor Hill, Anthony, Lester, Ala and James, Goodspring; two 
daughters, Mrs. Linda Davis, Lester, Ala., and Mrs. Goadys Turner, Elkmont, 
Ala.; two half-brothers, Earl Russell, Florida and Thomas Russell, Indiana; two 
half-sisters, Lura Mae Blankenship, and Polly Ridinger, both of Athens, Ala.; 11 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
RUSSELL, James W. and David W. Russell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 
1986
Two Giles County men were killed in a head-on collision Monday morning on 
Highway 31 South. Killed in the tractor-trailer-car wreck were James W. Russell, 
21, and his brother, David W. Russell, 17, of Route 2, Prospect. The were dead 
on arrival at Hillside Hospital.....
Joint services for the Russell brothers will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 
at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel in Ardmore. Burial will be in Charity Cemetery.
Survivors include their father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Russell of 
Prospect; one brother, Marshall Russell of Prospect; one sister, Mrs. Diane 
Medley of Campbellsville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Russell of Athens, 
Ala.
RUSSELL, John Alton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Jul 1986
John Alton Russell, 75, a former Pulaski businessman, died July 15, 1986 at 
Athens-Limestone County Hospital in Alabama.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Russell was the owner of a television and radio 
repair shop during the 1960s and 1970s. He ran his business from a small 
building on Cemetery Street, near the Genesco Shoe Co. He also sold sandwiches 
and drinks to the Genesco workers.
Before he began Russell Radio and TV Shop, Mr. Russell had worked at Bates 
Hardware on the Pulaski Square, and as a manager of H. G. Hills during World War 
II.
He moved to Alabama about 12 years ago after closing his shop and retiring. Mr. 
Russell was also a Nazarene minister at one time, and the leader of a Gospel 
Quartet, which traveled the state.
Funeral services were at Carr and Erwin Chapel with one of Mr. Russell's quartet 
member, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton, presiding.
Survivors include four sons, Alton Lovoid, Sr., William of Florida, and John 
Lionel and Alton Lovoid, Jr. of Texas; three daughters, Lois Garner and Marie 
Sidlicki of Florida, and Lorene Allen of Athens, Ala.; two sisters, Larestine 
Clark and Ruby Watson of Pulaski; two brothers, Jelly and Clifford Russell of 
Pulaski; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, Johnny Hammonds OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Jan 1981
Mr. Johnny Hammonds Russell, 66, Pulaski, died Friday, January 2, 1981 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, January 4 at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
A native of Madison County, Ala., he was the son of the late Hallie and Tennie 
Lewis Russell.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Lorene Russell, Pulaski; two sons, John 
Thomas Russell, Pulaski, and John Alvin Russell, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. 
James Roland and Mrs. Carson Randolph, both of Ardmore; three grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, Mary Lorene Stanford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mary Lorene Russell, 58, who died on Tuesday at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home, were held on Wednesday, January 13 at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 
10:00 a. m. with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Reverend Mack Pinkelton 
officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Russell was the wife of the late Johnny H. 
Russell and the daughter of the late Samuel and Maude McDougal Stanford.
Survivors include, one son, Tommy Russell of Goodspring; one step-son, John 
Alvin Russell of Pulaski; three brothers, Winston, Delma and James Stanford, all 
of Pulaski; three sisters, Ozell Smith and Quilla Tankersley of Pulaski and 
Elise Garrett of Nashville. She also leaves three grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, Mattie H. Sandridge OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jan 1983
Mattie H. Russell, 94, of 411 Spofford Street in Pulaski, died on Thursday, 
December 30, 1982 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were coducted by the Rev. Paul Allen at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 
Dec. 30 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Frankewing Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Russell was a housewife and a member of the 
Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Addie Woodward 
Sandridge. She was married to the late William Tull Russell.
She is survived by, two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Watson and Mrs. Tom Rye Clark, both 
of Pulaski; three sons, Clifford Russell and A. J. Russell, both of Pulaski and 
John Russell of Athens, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Louise Elder of Pulaski; 18 
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
RUSSELL, William Mabry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Mar 1982
William Mabry Russell, 42, of Madison, Florida, died on Monday, March 15, 1982, 
in Florida.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Forrest Russell. Funeral 
services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, March 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Giles Memory Gardens, James D. Nave officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Beulah Owens Russell, Vero Beach, Florida; 
his wife, Mrs. Frankie Jean Hargrove Russell, Madison, Florida; three sons, 
Terry Lane Russell, Okeechobee, Florida, Robert Anthony Russell of the U. S. 
Army, and Timothy Lee Russell, Madison, Florida; two brothers, Richard Russell, 
Pulaski, and Jerry Russell, Columbia; three sisters, Joann Columbia, Linda 
Morris, Royal Palm, Florida, and Wanda Autrey, Vero Beach, Florida.
RUSSELL, Willard Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Aug 1980
Funeral services for Willard Wilson Russell, 64, of Route 1, Pulaski, were held 
Monday, August 18 at 3:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Russell died Sunday in 
Giles County Hospital.
Born in Little Rock, Ark., his parents were the late Hume and Nellie Bates 
Russell. He was an employee of Maremont Corporation Gabriel Division.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opel Higgins Russell; step-mother, Mrs. Eula 
Bell Russell; three sons, Willard Russell, Jr., Independence, Ohio, Royce 
Russell, Madison, Ohio and Donald Allen Russell, Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. 
Dorothy Musgrove, Columbia, Mrs. Fay Underwood, Culleoka, Mrs. Joyce Davis and 
Miss Sandra Russell, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Glenda Chapman and Mrs. Golda 
McElhiney, Pulaski, and 17 grandchildren.
RUTHERFORD, Callie Glover Boone OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jan 1986
Mrs. Callie Boone Rutherford, 85, of Pulaski, did Monday, Jan. 13, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Shores 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rutherford was the daughter of the late Thomas 
and Emiline Warren Glover. She was married to the late Thomas Rutherford.
Survivors include two sons, Willard Boone of Oliver Springs, Tenn., John Thomas 
Boone of Ohio; three daughters, Opelene Gooch, Dean Dodge, both of Pulaski, 
Aulene Harmon of Nashville; one brother, Richard Glover of Scotts Hill; one 
half-brother, Thomas Green of Shores; one sister, Ethel Stanton of New Mexico; 
21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
RUTHERFORD, Jasper Hix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Giles native Jasper Hix Rutherford were conducted Tuesday, 
June 2, 1981 at the Chapel of Pettus Owen and Wood at 1 p. m.
Mr. His died May 31 at a Nashville infirmary. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. 
Grace Rutherford, one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Pierce; one son, Otis C. 
Rutherford; sister, Mrs. Ruby Rose, Nashville and one brother, Eugene Rutherford 
also of Nashville; three grandchildren.
RUTHERFORD, Lona Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1986
Mrs. Lona Jones Rutherford, 75, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 31, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Shores Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Rutherford was the daughter of the late Cullom 
and Zeffie Randall Jones. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in 
Pulaski and a retired lunchroom worker at Pulaski Elementary School.
Survivors include her husband, William Allen Rutherford of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Linda Rutherford Peppers; two sons, Allen D. Rutherford of 
Albuquerque, N.M., William Terrell Rutherford of Chicago, Ill.; seven 
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Powell of 
Giles County, Mrs. Sarah Garner of Franklin, Mrs. Elaine Willis of Lawrence 
County; three brothers, Kenneth and W. R. Jones, both of Giles County, Joseph 
Jones of Nashville.
RUTHERFORD, Mattie G. Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Oct 1980
Mrs. Mattie G. Rutherford, 88, a resident of Fairhaven Nursing Home, died there 
Monday, October 13, 1980. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. William Moss was 
the officiant.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Rutherford was the daughter of the late Milton and 
Lou Harwell Phillips.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Nora Stockman of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
RUTLEDGE, Lois Morgan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mrs. Lois M. Rutledge, 72, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, at 
Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. Burial was in Hamilton Memorial Gardens in 
Chattanooga. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
A native of Rhea County, Tenn., Mrs. Rutledge was the daughter of the late 
Lawson Earl and Eva Barger Morgan and was married to the late Frank M. Rutledge.
Survivors include one son, Donald E. Rutledge of Pulaski; one brother, James L. 
Morgan of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Thompson of Athens, 
Tenn., Mrs. Alma Carlton of Charleston, Tenn.;several nieces and nephews.
SALTERS, Shelia Mae Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mrs. Shelia Mae Salters, 33, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 4, 1986, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. 
Sunday, July 7, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth and Don Russell 
officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Salters was a native of Limestone County, Alabama.
Survivors include her father, Roma Smith of Goodspring; her mother, Dot Puckett 
of Lake Logan Community; her husband, Thomas Glen Salters of Pulaski; one son, 
Casey Glen Salters of Pulaski; one brother, Jeffery Smith of Goodspring; two 
sisters, Robin Hood of Goodspring, Patsy Stanford of Pulaski; grandmother, Mrs. 
Cora Mae Smith of Ardmore, Tenn.; grandfather, Carlos Morris of Tanner, Ala.; 
step-mother, Linda Smith of Goodspring.
SANDERS, Bertha Washman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Sanders, 83, a resident of Meadowbrook Nursing 
Home, Pulaski, who died Friday, June 13 in Giles County Hospital were conducted 
Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment 
was in Bee Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Sanders, a retired nurse's aide, was born in Lincoln County, the daughter 
of the late John L. and Deliz Blakemore Washman and was married to the late 
Charles Milton Sanders. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Myrtice O'Neal, Lewisburg, and Mrs. Betty 
Black, Ponchatoula, La.; a son, C. M. Sanders, Nashville; 12 grandchildren; six 
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
SANDERS, Calvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
Calvin Sanders, 71, of Route 6, Pulaski, died August 14, 1982 at his residence. 
Services for Mr. Sanders, a Giles County native, were conducted by Rev. James D. 
Nave at Carr and Erwin Chapel Sunday, August 15. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Sanders, retired from Stanley Tool, was married to Helen Louisa Daley 
Sanders. He was the son of Mrs. Josie Hasting Sanders and the late Marvin 
Sanders.
Other survivors include, one step-son, Larry Bowen of Toledo, Ohio; one 
step-daughter, Mrs. Faye Whitt of Pulaski; one brother, Alvin Sanders; 4 
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
SANDERS, James Wesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1983
James Wesley Sanders, age 67, of Prospect, died June 20, 1983, in Giles County 
Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Bill Moss officiating. Burial was at Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Sanders was a retired machinist at Genesco. He was 
the son of the late Wiley and Beatrice Fudge Sanders. He was married to the late 
Lorena Dickson Sanders.
Survivors include two sons, Bobby Dean Sanders and James Steve Sanders of 
Prospect, William H. Sanders of Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Roxie Hanley of Miles 
City, Montant; and six grandchildren.
SANDERS, Lorena Dickson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Jul 1981
Mrs. Lorena Dickson Sanders, 67, of Route 2, Prospect, died Friday, July 3 at 
Huntsville General Hospital, Huntsville, Ala.. Funeral services were held Monday 
at 10:30 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. William Moss. Interment was 
in Giles Memory Gardens.
A Maury County native, Mrs. Sanders was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Mary 
James Dickson.
Survivors include her husband, James W. Sanders; two sons, Bobby Sanders and 
Steve Sanders, Prospect; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Mae Pollard, Prospect and Mrs. 
Frances Taylor, Glasco, Ky.; six grandchildren.
SANDERS, Thomas Marion OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 May 1988
Mr. Thomas Marion Sanders, age 68, of Route 1, Prospect, Tenn., died in Parkview 
Hospital, Nashville, Saturday, May 14, 1988.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Sanders was the son of the late Wiley and Beatrice Fudge Sanders. He was a 
member of Bethel Masonic Lodge and a WWII veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Flora Williams Sanders, Prospect; two daughters, 
Fawn Snitzer of Pulaski and Judith Ann Swafford of Huntsville, Ala.; one 
brother, William of Columbia; one sister, Roxy Henley of Montana; three 
grandchildren.
SANDERSON, Bessie Lee Bailey OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Aug 1984
Mrs. Bessie Lee Bailey Sanderson, 84, Prospect, died on Tuesday, July 31, 1984, 
at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Jones and 
Kizzie Jones Bailey.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 2, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Danny Pettus and Clarence 
Stewart officiating.
Survivors include two sons, J. B. Sanderson of Pulaski and W. C. Sanderson of 
Minor Hill; two daughters, Allie Sanderson Hammers, Mt. Juliet, and Lorene 
Sanderson, Prospect; one sister, Hettie Wade, Minor Hill; seven grandchildren 
and one great grandchild.
SANDERSON, Birdie Fly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jul 1984
Mrs. Birdie Sanderson, 69, Pulaski, died on Saturday, July 14, 1984, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
James P. and Ella Weaver Fry. She was a retired employee of W. E. Stephens 
Manufacturing Company.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Clarence Stewart officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Roy Sanderson, Pulaski; two sons, Tommy 
Sanderson, Birmingham, Alabama, and B. J. Sanderson, South Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania; one brother, Albert Fry, Birmingham; two sisters, Lela Plunkett 
and Martha Chapman, Cullman, Alabama; five grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
SANDERSON, Rhonda Jo OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Miss Rhonda Jo Sanderson, 14, of Athens, Ala., died Saturday, Oct. 5, 1985, at 
Children's Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. 
Monday, Oct. 7, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Johnny McAlester, Rev. Donald 
Osborne and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
She was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Sanderson of Athens, Ala.; one 
sister, Mrs. Ann Brooks of Flint, Mich.; and three brothers, Donnie and Phillip 
Stanford, both of Pulaski, and Johnny Stanford of Athens, Ala.
SANDS, Alton Bryan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
Mr. Alton Bryan Sands, 83 of Lynnville, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 
at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with Mack Wheeler officiating. 
Burial will be in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Sands was the son of the late Jim and Lorena 
Wright Sands. He was a member of the Lynnville Church of Christ and was a 
retired truck driver and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Kathlene Matthews Sands of Lynnville; three sisters, 
Hattie Mai Boatright of Gary, Ind., Clara Goldman and Zwla Davis, both of 
Columbia; two brothers, Buford and Nathan Sands, both of Columbia.
SANDS, Bud OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Oct 1985
Mr. Bud Sands, 82, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 4, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mack and Anna Hubble Sands.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Sands of Pulaski; four daughters, Miss 
Mary Ann Sands, Mrs. Jean Garner, Mrs. Louise David, Mrs. Dorothy Gladney, all 
of Pulaski; five sons, James Ed, William Charles, Alton Perry and Larry Wayne 
Sands, all of Pulaski, Paul Chester Sands of Amarillo, Texas; 16 grandchildren 
and 12 great-grandchildren.
SANDS, Conrad Murry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mr. Conrad Murray Sands, 66, of Route 2, Lynnville, died on Monday, Feb. 11, 
1985, at Maury County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the 
late Bridges and Nannie Braden Sands. He was a farmer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Robert Smith officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rubie E. Sands, Lynnville; three brothers, 
Ralph Bernon Sands, William Bridges Sands and Mearle Sands, all of Columbia; one 
sister, Mrs. Jack Irwin, Columbia; and several nieces and nephews.
SANDS, Doris Bland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Nov 1981
Mrs. Doris Sands, 49, of Route 1, Lynnville died Sunday, November 22 in 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 1:00 
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Sands was the daughter of Mrs. Evelyn 
Stevenson Bland of Nashville, who survives, and the late Buford Bland. She was a 
member of the Baptist Church.
In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband, Houston Mac Sands, 
Jr.; three sons, Randy Pipkin, Fairview, Wayne Pipkin and Kenny Pipkin, 
Nashville; three brothers, Harold Bland, Tommy Bland and Glen Bland, 
Murfreesboro and five grandchildren.
SANDS, Herman L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1989
Herman L. Sands, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, died Monday, June 3, 1985, at Maury County 
Hospital in Columbia.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Luther C. and Sarah Dever 
Sands. He was retired from L&N Railroad.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at First Presbyterian 
Church in Mt. Pleasant with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery. Williams-Mt. Pleasant 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille D. Sands of Mt. Pleasant; one daughter, Mrs. 
Lewis (Sarah) Maddux of Nashville; one son, Herman L. Sands, Jr. of Birmingham, 
Ala.; and two grandchildren.
SANDS, Houston M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Mar 1987
Mr. Houston M. Sands, 80, of Lynnville, died Thursday, March 12, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 14, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Bobby Sands officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Sands was the son of the late Robert Lee and 
Willie Evans Sands and was married to the late Martha Lucille Sands. He was a 
member of the Baptist Church and was a retired farmer and carpenter.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. W. S. Wilburn of Lynnville, Mrs. I. H. 
Landers of Columbia; one son, Mac Sands of Lynnville; five grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Mary Sands and Mrs. Dave Bonds, both of 
Lynnville.
SANDS, Mahlon Garland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Funeral services for Mahlon Garland Sands, 46, of Route 1, Lynnville, who died 
Friday, October 17 in Donelson Hospital, Nashville, were conducted Sunday at 
3:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Wheeler. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
A Giles County native, Mr. Sands was the son of Mrs. Emma Newton Sands of 
Lynnville and the late Winfield Sands. He was an employee of AVCO Corporation.
In addition to his mother survivors include two brothers, Chuck Sands, 
Campbellsville and Bernie Sands, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Joan Dushek, 
Lebanon, Miss Shirley Sands and Mrs. Carolyn Rogers, Nashville.
SANDS, Martha OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Miss Martha Sands, 71, of Route 2, Lynnville, who died 
Friday, June 5 in Giles County Hospital, were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at 
Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Pat Goodloe. Burial followed in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Lynnville.
Miss Sands was a native of Giles County, the daughter of the late Robert L. and 
Willie Evans Sands. She held membership in the First United Methodist Church in 
Lynnville.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Mary Sands, Pulaski and Mrs. David Bonds, 
Lynnville; a brother, Houston Sands, Lynnville; several nieces and nephews.
SANDS, Robert Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Feb 1987
Mr. Robert Lee Sands, 75, retired farmer and school bus driver of Lynnville, 
died Tuesday, February 17, 1987, at Maury County Hospital, following a short 
illness.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 19, at Oakes and Nichols Funeral 
Home with Al May and Bernard Burgess officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery in Lynnville.
A Giles County native, Mr. Sands was the son of the late Howard and Sally Evans 
Sands and was a member of the Lynnville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Weatherford Sands of Lynnville; four 
sons, LTC (Ret.) Robert Samuel Sands of Riverview, Fla., Randal H. Sands of 
Franklin, Lawrence D. Sands and Bobby W. Sands, both of Columbia; seven 
grandchildren.
SCALES, Corinne Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jul 1983
Mrs. Corinne Williams Scales, age 98, of Route 7, Pulaski (Wales Community) died 
July 5, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 Thursday, July 7 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Triune Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Scales was married to Joe W. Scales, and was the 
daughter of the late Edward and Beulah Haley Williams.
Survivors include one son, Edward Williams Scales of Wales; two daughters, Mrs. 
Roy B. Arney, Helen Scales Trice, both of Wales; two grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
SCALES, Mary Lou Gordon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Feb 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L.Scales, 86, of Route 4, Pulaski, who died 
Thursday, February 21 at Meadowbrook Nursing Home, were conducted Saturday 
afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Church of Christ minister, Marshall Flowers was the officiant.
Born in Giles County, Mrs. Scales was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Margaret Hardy Gordon and was married to the late R. E. Scales, Sr. She was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Hudson, Little Rock, Ark.; a son, 
Robert E. Scales, Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; 
several nieces and nephews.
SCALES, Robert E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. Robert E. Scales, 71, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1988, in 
that city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Marshall Moss and the Rev. Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial 
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Scales was a native of Giles County and a member of the Methodist Church. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Bass Scales of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one 
daughter, Mrs. Barbara A. Mommer of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one son, Stephen Scales of 
Fort Wayne, Ind.; four grandchildren.
SCHMIDT, Olga OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Dec 1985
Mrs. Olga Schmidt, 93, of Lynnville, died Monday, Dec. 23, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Rev. Gudger Nichols and Rev. Gary Kelley officiating.
A native of Wisconsin, she was married to the late Louis Schmid. Mrs. Schmidt 
was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jackie Schmidt of Chicago, Ill.; one 
son-in-law, Eric Schueler of Pulaski; one grandson, Eric Schmidt of Chicago, 
Ill.; two granddaughters, Debbie Obilia of Chicago, Ill., Karen Staggs of 
Lawrenceburg; four great-grandchildren.
SCHUELER, Charles Louis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Charles Louis Schueler, 34, of Route 2, Lynnville, were 
held Thursday, February 25 at Bennett-May Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Gudger 
Nichols, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski was the officiant. 
Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
Mr. Schueler died at his residence Tuesday.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schueler of Lynnville; his 
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis F. Schmidt of Lynnville and a sister, Mrs. 
Kenneth Staggs of Lawrenceburg.
SCHUELER, Eric R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mr. Eric R. Schueler, 74, of Pulaski, died Sunday, July 12, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Gudger Nichols and the Rev. David Anderson officiating. Burial was 
in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Georgia, Mr. Schueler was the son of the late Eric R. and Louise 
Brown Schueler and was married to the late Betty Schmidt Schueler. He was a 
member of the Presbyterian church and was a farmer and salesman.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Karen Staggs of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Susan 
Patel of Los Angeles, Calif.; two grandchildren.
SEIBOLD, Mrs. Tom OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1986
Mrs. Tom Seibold, former resident of the Waco community, died at her home on 
Tuesday, July 22, 1986. She was 96 years old.
She is survived by one son John Seibold of Guntersville, Ala.; eight 
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Two grandchildren, Truman Rains and Thomas Rains, reside in Pulaski.
The funeral was held Thursday in Guntersville, Ala.
SHAW, Cora Duncan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jan 1982
Mrs. Cora Duncan Shaw, 81, died on Tuesday, January 19, 1982, at Maury County 
Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 21, at 
Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with burial in the Cornersville Cemetery, the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Mrs. Shaw is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Irvine Howell of Columbia and Mrs. 
Charles M. Goodwin of Pulaski, and several nieces and nephews.
SCHEURICH, William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1984
William Scheurich, 60, a Tulsa, Oklahoma attorney, died in Tulsa on Friday, 
August 24, 1984. He was a son-in-law of former Giles County residents John and 
Ada Kilpatrick. He is survived by his wife, Joan; a son, and a daughter.
SCHLACHER, Donna Sue OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Jan 1981
Donna Sue Schlacher, 29, Westmont, Ill. died Monday, December 29, 1980.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial 
in Lynnwood Cemetery at Lynnville. Church of Christ ministers, Mack Wheeler, Sr. 
and Jack Glasgow officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Schlacher was the daughter of Earl and Alene 
Barlar Gregg of Lynnville.
She is survived by her husband, Edmund A. Schlacher and a son, Edmund V. 
Schlacher, of Westmont, Ill. her parents, Earl and Alene Barlar Gregg, 
Lynnville; a sister, Anita Shelby of Pulaski.
SCHOLES, Mary Oneida Hill OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Feb 1982
Mrs. Mary Oneida Hill Scholes, 60, died on Friday, January 29, 1982, at Nautilus 
Memorial Hospital in Waverly, Tennessee, following a long illness.
A native of Benton County, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Maggie Hill.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, January 31, at the Church of God of 
Prophecy, of which whe was a member, with W. F. Guire and H. E. Baker 
officiating. Luff-Bowen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by her husband, J. R. Scholes, Waverly; two daughters, Brenda 
(Mrs. Jimmy) Cunningham of Cornersville and Connie Clayborn of Waverly; three 
brothers, Lonnie Brown Hill of Dayton, Ohio, Oneil Hill, New Boston, Michigan, 
and Fred Hill, Lincoln Park, Michigan; two sisters, Nell Lindsey of Faxon, 
Tenn., and Corinne Byrd, Paris, Tennessee; and five grandchildren.
SCHUELER, Betty Schmitt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Jul 1982
Betty S. Schueler, 61, of Route 2, Lynnville, TN, died on Thursday, July 9, 1982 
at her residence.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Gudger Nichol at 10:00 a. m. on 
Monday, July 12 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville.
A native of Chicago, IL, and a member of the Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Schueler 
was the wife of Eric Schueler and the daughter of the late Lewis and Olga 
Peterson Schmitt.
Survivors in addition to her husband are, one daughter, Mrs. Karen Staggs of 
Lawrenceburg; and her mother, Olga Schmitt of Lynnville.
SCOTT, Allie Mae Kirkland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mrs. Allie Mae Scott, 80, died Friday, Dec. 6, 1985, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Bill Moss and Rev. Bill Morris officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, her parents were the late Andrew J. and Ida James 
Kirkland.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Martha Tallent, Mrs. Louise Goats, both of 
Pulaski; one son, Robert Earl Scott of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
SCOTT, Charlotte Gail OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Dec 1982
Charlotte Gail Scott, 19, of Lakeland, FL, died on Saturday, December 4, 1982 at 
Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 11:00 a.m. on 
Friday, Dec. 10 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late Milton Scott and the surviving Marguerite 
Scruggs Scott of Lakeland, FL.
Additional survivors include, 4 brothers, Billy, Bobby, Gary, and Ronald Scott; 
and one sister, Debbie Johnson of Lakeland, FL.
SCOTT, Edith Ralston OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Apr 1984
Miss Edith Ralston Scott, 84, of Lofton Nursing Home, Franklin, died Thursday, 
April 12, 1984, at the Williamson County Hospital. Funeral services were held 
Friday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Bennett May Chapel, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen officiated.
A native of Texas, Miss Scott was the daughter of David Lee and Jennie Anderson 
Scott.
Survivors include one brother-in-law, Clarence Birdsong of Pulaski, and three 
nephews, Clarence Birdsong, Jr., David Birdsong, Henry Birdsong, all of 
Nashville.
SCOTT, Hallie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1981
A native of Giles County, Miss Hallie Scott, 79, a resident of McKendree Manor 
Hermitage, died there Sunday, August 23. Graveside services were conducted 
Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. at Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Allen 
officiating.
Miss Scott was the daughter of the late David Lee and Jennie Anderson Scott. She 
was a member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Clarence B. Birdsong of Pulaski and Miss 
Edith Ralston Scott of Birmingham, Ala.; three nephews, Henry T. Birdsong, David 
S. Birdsong, and Clarence Birdsong, Jr., all of Nashville. Bennett-May Funeral 
Home was in charge of arrangements.
SCOTT, Ida Gowan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Oct 1985
Mrs. Ida Gowan Scott, 63, of Murfreesboro, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1985, at 
Murfreesboro Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 15, at 
Woodfin Chapel in Murfreesboro conducted by Rev. Holton Myers. Burial was in 
Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Bessie 
Blackman Gowan.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Scott of Murfreesboro; two daughters, Mrs. 
Mary Glynn Moshier of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Barbara Summers of Nashville; four 
sons, Joe and Bill Scott, both of Murfreesboro, Steve Scott of Nashville, Mike 
Scott of Franklin; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Rainey of Michigan, Mrs. Georgiana 
Walls of Pulaski, Mrs. Courtney Hamby and Mrs. Susan Cole, both of Florida; two 
brothers, Vestal Gowan of Pulaski, Stanley Gowan, Jr. of Ohio; seven 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SCOTT, Iola Stewart OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mrs. Iola Stewart Scott, 68, of Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1986, at 
Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday, 
Oct. 21, at North Funeral Home Chapel with Clifton Johnson officiating. Burial 
was in John Lay Cemetery.
Mrs. Scott was a retired school teacher and housewife. She was a member of First 
United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, J. W. Scott of Lawrenceburg; two daugthers, 
Martha Joe Gibbs and Linda Kay Ledbetter, both of Lawrenceburg; four sisters, 
Mrs. Lillie Newton of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Ruby Alexander and Mrs. Sue Caldwell, 
both of Nashville, Mrs. Dale Davenport of Pulaski; two brothers, Elton Stewart 
of Manchester, Dr. Ray Stewart of Detroit, Mich.; four grandchildren.
SCOTT, John David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1986
Mr. John David Scott, 66, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Terrell Pitts and Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Scott was the son of the late David N. and Birdie Lee 
Marks Scott. He was a retired employee of Dixie Electric Company in Nashville.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian Elder Scott of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
SCOTT, Melissa Charlene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1985
Melissa Charlene Scott, 8, died Saturday, May 18, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Monday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Gatlin Cemetery at Ardmore.
She was the daughter of Donnie Watkins of Thatch, Alabama and Carolyn Bennett of 
Ardmore.
Other survivors include her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Scott of 
Ardmore.
SCOTT, Milton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Dec 1982
Milton Scott, 61, of Lakeland, FL, died on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1982 at Lakeland 
Medical Center in Lakeland.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 11:00 a.m. on 
Friday, Dec. 10 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Scott was a World War II disabled veteran.
He was the husband of Marguerite Scruggs Scott of Lakeland, FL and the son of 
the late David Nathaniel and Birdie Lee Marks Scott.
Additional survivors include 4 sons, Billy, Bobby, Gary and Ronald Scott; one 
daughter, Debbie Johnson, all of Lakeland, FL; one brother, John Scott of 
Pulaski; one sister, Elizabeth Murrey of Ardmore; 16 grandchildren and 7 
great-grandchildren.
SCOTT, Rebecca Myers OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 May 1986
Mrs. Rebecca Myers Scott, 87, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 18, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Milas Myers of Rose Hill, Junior Myers of Bodenham; 
five daugthers, Gertrude Tirey of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Beatrice Olive of Drayton 
Plains, Mich., Ruby Kelley of New Madrid, Mo., Eula and Mabel Johnson, both of 
Bodenham; one brother, Houston Brown of Kokomo, Ill.; three sisters, Cora Shultz 
of Leoma, Mary Seiber of Ohio, Eula Schultz of Gallatin; 20 grandchildren; 
several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
SCOTT, Regina Faye Chance OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1984
Mrs. Regina Faye Scott, age 15, of Route 3, Elkmont, Alabama, died Sunday, 
February 12, 1984, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 15th, at 10:30 a.m. at the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. James Sasser officiating. Burial will be in 
Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Davidson County, Mrs. Scott was a member of the Baptist Church and 
was a housewife. She was married to Mr. Frank Lane Scott of Elkmont, Alabama; he 
survives. She was the daughter of Amos Chance and Elizabeth Cheeves; both 
survive.
Survivors other than her husband and parents, include, two sisters, Katrina 
Chance of Nashville, Teresa Taylor of Nashville; and three brothers, Jimmy, 
Ricky, and Stevie Chance, all of Nashville. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
SCOTT, Richard Booth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Aug 1982
Funeral services for Richard Booth Scott, 31, of Jefferson Pike, Murfreesboro, 
were at 2 p. m., Wednesday, August 10 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with the Rev. 
John Haynes officiating.
Scott, a native of Giles County, died Monday, from injuries received in a motor 
cycle accident. He was an employee of Servomation in Nashville and a member of 
the King's Chapel Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Joe Lee and Ida Gowan Scott of Murfreesboro; four 
brothers, Joe T. Wilson, and Michael Scott of Murfreesboro, and Steve Scott of 
Nashville; two sisters, Barbara Summers of Nashville and Mary Moshier of 
Murfreesboro.
Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery.
SCOTT, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mr. Robert Scott, 74, of Lewis County, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1986, at Lewis 
County Hospital in Hohenwald. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 1, at 
Johns Cemetery with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Scott was the son of the late Boone and Lara Jordon 
Scott. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include a brother, Joe Scott of Murfreesboro.
SCOTT, Robert Herbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. Robert Herbert Scott, 66, formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 13, 1986, 
in Columbia. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Oaks 
and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial was in Ebenezer Cemetery in Maury 
County.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Scott was the son of the late O. F. and Gracy King 
Scott. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church of Pulaski, a veteran of World 
War II and a brother to the late Norman Johnston of Giles County.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Sally) Pugh of Rockwood, Tenn., Mrs. 
Doris Smith of El Dorado, Ark.; one brother, Amos Scott of Columbia; several 
nieces and nephews.
SCOTT, William Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Sep 1985
Mr. William Arthur Scott, 85, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1985, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Joe Gregory officiating. Burial was in Bethel 
Cemetery in Alabama.
A native of Limestone County, he was the son of the late Henry and Bell Thornton 
Scott. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include four sons, Dalton and Jerry Scott, both of Athens, Ala., 
Thomas and Stanley Scott, both of Anderson, Ala.; one daughter, Sara Moore of 
Anderson, Ala.; one sister, Alma Clay of Anderson, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren.
SCRUGGS, Clarice Dawes OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Feb 1987
Mrs. Clarice Dawes Scruggs, 69, of Orlando, Fla., died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1987, 
in that city. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mrs. Scruggs was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include her husband, Luther Scruggs of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, 
Jean Deliveau of Orlando, Fla., Bonnie Cercopely of Charleston, S.C.; one 
brother, Dean Dawes of Pulaski; four sisters, Mary Ruth Jackson and Eleanor 
White, both of Pulaski, Anna Lee Carroll of Nashville, Louise Powell of Orlando, 
Fla.; five grandchildren.
SCRUGGS, Dready Hood OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Mrs. Dready Hood Scruggs, 78, of Clarksville, Tennessee, died on Monday, June 
28, 1982, at Clarksville Memorial Hospital.
A native of Cullman County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William 
Henry and Zera Boone Daily and the wife of the late Lanis Ervin Scruggs.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Survivors include four daughters, Mable Nave of Pulaski, Elsie Glover of 
Shelbyville, Fannie Radford of Rockhill, South Carolina, and Joyce Daniel of 
Clarksville; six sons, Joseph Hood, Denman Hood, Wallace Hood and Lavoy Hood, 
Pulaski, and Roger Scruggs, Nashville; four sisters, Viola Whitaker and Lucille 
Wells, North Carolina, Bessie Lindsey, Alabama, and Delsie Hood, Florida; 38 
grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
SCRUGGS, J. T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1985
J. T. Scruggs, 66, died Saturday, November 9, 1985 at Hillside Hospital. Funeral 
services were held Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Giles Memory Garden.
He was the son of the late James Todd and Eula Pearl Cole Scruggs.
Survivors include two brothers, Roy W. Scruggs of Pulaski and Luther Scruggs, 
Florida; two sisters, Bertha Mae Pickett, Pulaski and Lillie Belle Stafford, 
Goodsprings, several nieces and nephews.
SCRUGGS, Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mr. Luther Scruggs, 70, of Orlando, Fla., died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1988, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 23, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Mr. Scruggs was married to the late Clarice Dawes Scruggs.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jean Beliveau of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. 
Bonnie Cercopely of South Carolina; one brother, Roy Scruggs of Pulaski; one 
sister, Mrs. Lillie Bell Stafford of Pulaski; five grandchildren.
SCRUGGS, Roy Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Nov 1989
Mr. Roy Wilson Scruggs, 76, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Charles Oaks and Robert Dean officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Scruggs was the son of the late James Todd and 
Eula Pearl Cole Scruggs. He was a retired contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Lucile B. Scruggs of Pulaski, one daughter, Joena 
Scruggs of Pulaski; one sister, Lilie Bell Stafford of Goodspring; several 
nieces and nephews.
SCRUGGS, Willie Edwin (Bill) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1983
Willie Edwin Scruggs, 59, of 906 Abernathy Drive, Pulaski, died May 13, 1983, at 
Giles County Hospital.
Mr. Scruggs was a Giles County native and the son of the late James Todd and 
Pearl Cole Scruggs.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 1983, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Mack Pinkelton and Charles Oaks, 
officiating.
He is survived by three brothers, Roy Scruggs, Pulaski, Luther Scruggs, Orlando, 
Fla., and J. T. Scruggs, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Pickett, and Mrs. 
Lula Bell Stafford, both of Pulaski. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
SEAGRAVES, Maggie Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Apr 1984
Mrs. Maggie Smith Seagraves, 58, of Lawrenceburg, died on Wednesday, April 25, 
1984, at Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg.
A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Tom G. and Susie 
Anna Devore Smith. She was employed at the Crockett Theater in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 27, at North Funeral 
Home Chapel, with burial in Bumpus Cemetery, Clinton Bryant officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Cecil Seagraves, Lawrenceburg; seven sisters, 
Gracie Waer, Mamie Kilburn, Georgie Durham, Margie Thompson, Margaret Thompson, 
and Betty Henson, all of Lawrenceburg, and Minnie Huffard, Viasa, California; 
two brothers, Paul H. Smith, Lawrenceburg, and Charles Smith of Indiana; several 
nieces and nephews.
SEAGROVE, Carl Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Aug 1987
Mr. Carl Edward Seagrove, 66, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 24, at 
Bennett May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Seagrove was a retired employee of Pulaski Electric System and was married 
to the former Mattie Lou Wells of Pulaski.
Survivors include one son, Donald Seagrove of Jackson, Miss.; three 
grandchildren.
SEAGROVE, Eddie D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Mar 1980
Eddie D. Seagrove, 81, of Pulaski, a retired employee of Stanley, Inc., died 
Monday, March 3 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted 
Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Bennett-May Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery. The Rev. Marshall Flowers was the officiant.
Mr. Seagrove, a native of Coffee County, was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Bob Seagrove and was married to the late Dozie McKnight Seagrove. He was a 
member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Carl Ed Seagrove, of Pulaski; one grandchild and one 
great grandchild.
SEDLACEK, Donald Edward OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Oct 1983
Donald Edward Sedlacek, 62, son-in-law of Ethel Williams of Pulaski, died 
Monday, Oct. 3, 1983, at his home in Springfield, VA. Funeral services were 
Friday, Oct. 7, in the Dermaine Springfield Chapel in Springfield, VA. Burial 
was in National Memorial Park in Falls Church, VA.
Survivors include his wife, Ethylea Williams Sedlacek of Springfield, VA; one 
daughter, Donna Rae Arnold of Lynchburg, VA; two sons, Edward L. Sedlacek of 
Greenville, SC and Kenneth P. Sedlacek of Springfield, VA; and one sister, 
Janice Pebler of Loveland, Colo.
SHACKELFORD, Minnie Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1987
Mrs. Minnie Phillips Shackelford, 80, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 1986, 
at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 29, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Shackelford was the daughter of the late Samuel 
T. and Usie Arnett Phillips. She was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Pat Shackelford of Pulaski; one 
granddaughter, Mrs. Linda Murphy of Nashville; one grandson, Sam Shackelford of 
Lawrenceburg; one great-grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Geneva Francis of 
Nashville, Mrs. Vera Rigsby of Pulaski, Mrs. Alberta Monks of Fayetteville; one 
brother, Mahlon Phillips of Pulaski.
SHARP, Ruby Bryant OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mrs. Ruby Bryant Sharp, 83, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 3, at Pulaski First United 
Methodist Church with the Rev. David J. Miller and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Sharp was the daughter of the late James 
Franklin and Ella Pierce Bryant and was married to the late Erskine Sharp, 
former mayor of Pulaski. She was a member of the Pulaski First United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. W. P. Murrey and Mrs. Earl Wakefield, both 
of Pulaski; five grandchildren, Sara and Gid Wakefield, Preston, John and Edd 
Murrey, all of Pulaski.
SHAVER, Frances R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1986
Mrs. Frances R. Shaver, 71, of Ft. Myers, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 1986, 
in that city. A private family service was held. Memorials should be sent to the 
R. E. and Frances R. Shaver Memorial Fund, c/o R. E. Shaver Engineering Library, 
College of Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.
Mrs. Shaver was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski and was 
married to the late Robert Ezekiel Shaver.
Survivors include two daughters, Ann P. Shaver of Granville, Ohio, Susan S. Kidd 
of Columbia; one son, Andrew R. Shaver of Pulaski; several grandchildren.
SHAW, Jennie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Sep 1983
Mrs. Jennie Lee Shaw, age 89, of 103 Toll Gate, Pulaski, died September 2, 1983, 
at the Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the National 
Funeral Home in Grenada, Mississippi. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery at 
Grenada.
A native of Mississippi, Mrs. Shaw was a retired teacher from Mississippi and 
Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late W. L. and Addie Rowell O'Neal.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Finner Carver of Pulaski; one brother, Roy 
O'Neal of Clarksdale, Mississippi; four sisters, Mrs. Nola Lovette of Walthall, 
Mississippi, Mrs. Pattie Cox of Walthall, Mississippi, Mrs. Louise Teague of 
Greenville, Mississippi, Mrs. Marguerite Parker of East Arkansas; two 
grandchildren, Keith Carver of Pulaski, John Carver of Houston, Texas, and one 
great-grandchild.
SHELTON, Ailene Horn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Sep 1987
Mrs. Ailene Shelton, 54, of Pulaski, died Thursday, August 27, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Georgia, Mrs. Shelton was the daughter of the late A. W. Horn. She 
was a member of the Baptist Church and was a disabled nurse for several years.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Ethel Cornelius Horn of Pulaski; her husband, 
Charles E. Shelton of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Mitchell of Nashville, 
Mrs. Billie Walls and Mrs. Barbara Gilliam, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Jean Holley of 
Belleview, Fla.; four brothers, Earl F., Glover, and Jerry Horn, all of Pulaski, 
Mike Horn of Greenwood, Mississippi.
SHELTON, Annie Lou Curtis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Feb 1986
Mrs. Annie Lou Shelton, 81, of Prospect, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Deryl Alexander officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Shelton was the daughter of the late Arnold and 
Rosie Hill Curtis and was married to the late Ira Shelton.
Survivors include one son, Jerry Shelton of Pulaski; one step-son, Jack Shelton 
of Columbia; three daughters, Irene Moore of Nashville, Mary Chambers of 
Columbia, Shirley Smith of Lexington, Ala.; one step-daughter, Florence Bingham 
of Minnesota; one brother, Elliot Curtis of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Zeda 
Vanhooser of Florida, Mrs. Alene Kimbrough of Pulaski; 19 grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
SHELTON, Arthur T. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jul 1986
Mr. Arthur T. Shelton, 70, of Pulaski, died Monday, July 21, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were Wednesday at Bennett May Chapel. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Shelton was the son of the late Tennie and Mary 
Harwell Shelton. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was a retired truck 
driver for Brindley Coal and Lumber Company.
Survivors include his wife, Effie Shelton of Pulaski; one son, Dennie K. Shelton 
of Monroe, N.C.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Shirley Dolan of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Ann Fuller of St. Louis, Mich., Mrs. Earl Siders of Tipton, Iowa; 
two brothers, John Shelton of Nashville, James Elbert Shelton of Pulaski.
SHELTON, Buster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Dec 1982
Buster Shelton, 88, of 436 Longmeadow Drive in Pulaski died on Sunday, December 
19, 1982 at his home.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Clarence Stewart and Bill Moss at 
2:00 pm.
on Monday, Dec. 20 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Shelton was a member of First Baptist Church in 
Pulaski and a retired employee of the city of Birmingham, AL.
He is survived by his wife, Wylodean Keeton Shelton of Pulaski. He was the son 
of the late William P. and Maude Wright Shelton.
Additonal survivors include one sister, Mrs. Jean Roberts, Houston, Texas; one 
niece and one nephew.
SHELTON, Cora B. Nave OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Aug 1989
Mrs. Cora B. Shelton, 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1989 at Lewisburg Community 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 at Bennett May Chapel in Scotts Hill 
Cemetery.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mattie 
Ashworth Nave and was married to the late Richard Shelton.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Irene McDougal of Scotts Hill Community; 
one son, James R. Shelton, Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Mitchell of 
Athens, Ala.; two brothers, Ernest and Bennie Nave of Athens, Ala.; six 
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren.
SHELTON, Gladys Ailene Horn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Sep 1987
Mrs. Gladys Ailene Shelton, 54, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1987, at her residence. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Georgia, Mrs. Shelton was the daughter of the late A.W. and Ethel 
Cornelius Horn. She was a disabled nurse for several years and a member of the 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Shelton of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. 
Louise Mitchell of Nashville, Mrs. Billie Walls and Mrs. Barbara Gilliam, both 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Jean Holley of Belleview, Fla.; four brothers, Earl F. , 
Glover, and Jerry Horn, all of Pulaski, Mike Horn of Greenwood, Miss.
SHELTON, Jack Owen Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mr. Jack Owen Shelton, Sr., 81, of Lynnville, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1988, at 
Oakwood Health Care Center in Lewisburg. Graveside services were held Wednesday, 
Jan. 6, at Lynnwood Cemetery with Robert Smith officiating.
A native of Rutherford County, Mr. Shelton was the son of the late James Newton 
and Martha Brown Shelton. He was retired from the United Postal Service where he 
was a mail carrier for the Lynnville area.
Survivors include his wife, Anne Lacy Shelton of Lynnville; one son, Don Shelton 
of Victoria, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Wolfe of Nashville; two 
daughters-in-law, Mrs. Jack Shelton, Jr. of Cornersville, Mrs. Dora Shelton of 
Victoria, Texas; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SHELTON, Julian C. (Butch) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mr. Julian C. "Butch" Shelton, 41, of Minor Hill died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1988, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Shelton was the son of the late Opal E. Pierce 
Shelton. Survivors include his father, Lonnie C. Shelton of Minor Hill; one 
brother, Jimmy Shelton of Pulaski.
SHELTON, Laura Willie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jul 1989
Laura Willie Shelton, 90, Route 1, Goodsprings, died Saturday, July 1, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Jacob Gardner and Rev. Phillip Eubanks officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Shelton was a Mississippi native and the wife of the late John H. Shelton. 
She was a member of the Methodist Church and a housewife.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Cashon, Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. 
Sarah Boots, Chapel Hill and Mrs. Ann Riddle, Lawton, OK; one son, Morris 
Shelton, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hamby, Maryville, Tenn.; one brother, 
James Earl Hamby, Birmingham, Ala.; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
SHELTON, Lizzie Thorne Kelley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Mrs. Lizzie Thorne Kelley Shelton, 91, of Route 2, Lawrenceburg died in Crockett 
General Hospital January 16, 1981 following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. January 18 at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, burial in Booth Chapel. John Felker was the officiant.
Born in Giles County May 22, 1889, Mrs. Shelton was the daughter of the late 
John and Babe White Thorne. Her husband was the late Lee Shelton.
Survivors include four sons, J. C. Kelley, Pulaski, Ben Kelley, Athens, Ala., 
Rev. Buford Kelley, Crossville and Ross Kelley, Lawrenceburg.
SHELTON, Loyd R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 May 1981
Loyd R. Shelton, 50, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, May 20 in Lewisburg Community 
Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted Friday at 10:30 a. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with interment in Giles Memory Gardens. Church of Christ minister 
Marshall Flowers was the officiant.
Mr. Shelton, who was a farmer, was born in Giles County. He was the son of Mrs. 
Mattie Lee White Shelton of Petersburg, who survives, and the late Odell 
Shelton.
In addition to his mother survivors include a brother, Leroy Shelton, Paxton, 
Ill.; a niece and a nephew.
SHELTON, Mable I. Mankins OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Sep 1982
Mrs. Mable I. Shelton, 72, Childers Street, Pulaski, died Sunday, September 12, 
1982 at Maury County Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. 
Tuesday, Sept. 14 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in the Minor Hill 
Cemetery, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
She was the daughter of the late Rone and Willie Jackson Mankins, and the widow 
of the late Vaudy Shelton.
She is survived by two sons, Danny and Bill Shelton, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Patricia Shelton, Pulaski, and Mrs. Bennie Lou Fry, Hohenwald; two 
brothers, Tom Mankins, Lester, AL, and Jim Mankins, Goodspring; two sisters, 
Mrs. Ruby Braggs of Birmingham, AL and Mrs. Etha Riser, Indiana; ten 
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
SHELTON, Opal Eugena OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jul 1987
Mrs. Opal Eugena Shelton, 71, of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, July 7, 1987, at a 
private residence in Pulaski. Funeral services were held Friday, July 10, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion 
Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Shelton was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Fannie 
Bills Pierce.
Survivors include her husband, Lonnie C. Shelton of Minor Hill; two sons, Jimmy 
D. Shelton of Pulaski, Julian C. Shelton of Minor Hill; one brother, Alton 
Pierce of Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Smith of Pulaski, Mrs. Willard 
Hamlett of Muscle Shoals, Ala., Mrs. Tillman Long of Athens, Ala.; four 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
SHELTON, Ruby Dupree OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Shelton, 58, of Cleveland, Ohio, who died Monday, 
April 28 in that city, were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel by the Rev. Raymond Harville. Burial followed in Grassy Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Shelton was the daughter of the late John W. and 
Lizzie Bates Dupree.
Survivors include her husband, Denzil T. Shelton; two brothers, Charles Dupree, 
Lakeland, Fla. and J. Dupree, Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Olan Robins, 
Greenhill, Ala., and Mrs. Frances Holden, Lakeland.
SHELTON, Susie Mae Hastings OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Mar 1984
Mrs. Susie Mae Shelton of 917 Rocky Road, Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 6, 1984, 
at the Parkview Hospital in Nashville; Funeral services were held in the Bennett 
May Chapel Thursday, March 8, at 2 p.m. with the Reverends Clarence K. Stewart 
and Carl Cannon officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Shelton was a member of the Baptist Church. She 
was the daughter of Mrs. Susie Hastings of Prospect, who survives, and the late 
Cleveland Hastings. Mrs. Shelton was married to Mr. James E. Shelton of Pulaski; 
he also survives.
Survivors, other than her husband and mother, include three daughters, Sue 
Carolyn Burton of Nashville, Phyllis Ann Holt of Pulaski, Peggy Jean Holley of 
Elkton; two sons, Tom Cleveland May of Pulaski, James E. Shelton, Jr. of 
Pulaski; 9 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Vinnie Moore 
of Prospect, Mrs. Grace Rogers of Elkton; and one brother, James Hastings of 
Kedron.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SHERRELL, Robert Louis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Nov 1983
Mr. Robert Louis Sherrell, age 74, of Prospect died October 27, 1983 at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, 1983, at Trotter 
Chapel A.M.E. Church with the Rev. B. B. Scott officiating. Burial was in the 
Trotter Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Sherrell was a farmer. He was a member of the 
Trotter Chapel (Little Bethel) A. M. E. Church where he served as a Trustee and 
Stewart. He was married to Marvelene T. Sherrell of Prospect of Prospect and was 
the son of the late Robert and Mary Leslie Sherrell.
Survivors other than his wife, include, six sons, John Sherrell, Windell 
Sherrell, Nashville, Maurice Sherrell, Huntsville, Alabama, Alvin Sherrell, 
Dewey Sherrell and Paul Sherrell of Prospect; three daughters, Robert Jewel 
Jones, Denver, Colorado, Norman Jean Sherrell, Nashville and Ann Sherrell, 
Prospect; 20 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
SHERRILL, Tennie Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1980
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Tennie Louise Sherrill, 69, on Sunday June 
22 at 12:00 at the Queen Ann Funeral Home with the Rev. R. A. Oliver 
officiating. Mrs. Sherrill passed away June 20 at the Giles County Hospital. 
Burial at the Maplewood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late John and Tennie Nelson Beasley of Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, John Edward Sherrill; her children, John Edward 
Sherrill, Jr., Martha A. Martin, Joe Allen Sherrill, Robert Alvin Sherrill, 
Katie Sherrill, Thomas Sherrill, Henry Albert Sherrill, Marguerite Sherrill, 
Mary Jane Sherrill, and Carolyn Sherrill all of Pulaski and Herbert Sherrill of 
Lima, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Hortense Clark and Mrs. 
Ida Bell Clark, both of Louisville, Ky.
SHIELDS, Mary Edna Weaver OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1989
Mary Edna Shields, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1989, at Maury County Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Feb. 22 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox 
officiating. Burial was in New Garden Cemetery in Limestone County, Ala.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Morris 
Weaver and was married to the late Grover Cleveland Shields.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ed Randolph, Pulaski; one step-son, Robert 
Shields, Hopkinsville, Ky.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
SHOEMAKER, John D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
John D. Shoemaker, 92, Meadowbrook Nursing Home, Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 
22, 1988, at Meadowbrook. Funeral services were held Friday at Bennett May 
Chapel with Brother G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mr. Shoemaker was an Alabama native, a member of the Church of Christ and a 
retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Maude Newman Shoemaker of Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Helen Wright, Tyler, Texas, and Velma Shoemaker, Pulaski; two sons, Earl 
and Bob Shoemaker, both of Pulaski; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren 
and two great-great-grandchildren.
SHOOK, William M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Apr 1984
William M. Shook, 65, Route 2, Leoma, Fall River Community, died on Friday, 
April 20, 1984, at Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Dellie W. and Alice Mae 
Shook. He was with the Tennessee Highway Department.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m., Saturday, April 21 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Euleyler Harbison Shook of Fall River; two 
brothers, Delmer Shook of Florida and Webster Shook, Leoma; three half brothers, 
Elmo Shook, Decatur, Ala., Harvey Shook, Tanner, Ala., and Elonzo Shook, Scotts 
Hill; four sisters, Nettie Woodard, Portland, Tenn., Emogene Smith, Pulaski, and 
Estelle Bell, Nashville, Tenn., and Hattie Myers, Leoma.
SHORT, John Wesley OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jan 1988
Mr. John Wesley Short, 82, of Lawrenceburg Manor Nursing Home died Saturday, 
Jan. 9, 1988, at Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were 
held Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. John Tucker 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Short was the son of the late John and Dora Short.
Suvivors include two sons, John Edward Short of Memphis, Clearthur Short of 
Pulaski; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
SHRADER, Marlina Jaye OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Dec 1981
Funeral services for two year old Martha Jaye Shrader, of Route 7, Pulaski, who 
died Tuesday, December 22 in Maury County Hospital, Columbia, were held Thursday 
at 10:30 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A resident of Route 7, Pulaski, Martina died at Maury County Hospital on 
Tuesday, December 22 in Columbia.
A native Giles Countian, Marlina was the daughter of William and Ida V. Watts 
Shrader and the legally adopted child of Bruce and Lisa Higgins, all of Rose 
Hill.
In addition to the parents survivors include her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 
C. Higgins and Mrs. Vera Lou Rhinehart, of Rose Hill; three brothers, Ricky, 
Randy Joe and William Ray Shrader, and three sisters, Patsy and Rosie Lou 
Shrader and Jessie Higgins, of Rose Hill.
SHULER, Ann Herbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Miss Ann Herbert Shuler, 91, of Campbellsville, who died 
Wednesday, June 25 in Graymere Nursing Center, Columbia, were held Saturday at 
10:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Campbellsville Cemetery. The 
Rev. Harry Elyea and the Rev. Raymond Harwell were the officiants.
Miss Shuler, a native of Giles County, was the daughter of the late J. Peter and 
Annette Baker Shuler. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Malcolm Lucy of Columbia; a nephew, Herbert 
Carden of Detroit, Mich.; several other nieces and nephews.
SHULER, Martha Sudder OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jun 1987
Mrs. Martha Sudder Shuler, 94, died Saturday, June 13, 1987, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 14, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Clarence Stewart, Judd Hayes and Raymond Harville officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Shuler was a native of Shelby County and married to the late Frank Shuler.
There are no immediate survivors.
SILER, Webster E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1988
Mr. Webster E. Siler, 69, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 17, 1988 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, at Memphis Memorial Park. 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Bell, Tenn., Mr. Siler was the son of the late Joseph B. and Lela 
Stallings Siler. He was retired from the U. S. Navy.
Survivors include two brothers, Wendell Siler of Memphis, Woodson Siler of 
Florida; two sisters, Wilma Thompson and Frances Dear, both of Memphis.
SILES, Webster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1988
Mr. Webster Siles, 69, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 17, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, June 20, at Memphis Memorial Park. 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Bells, Tenn., Mr. Siles was the son of the late Joseph B. Siles and 
Lela Stalling. Survivors include two brothers, Wendell Siles of Memphis, Woodson 
Siles of Florida; two sisters, Welma Thompson and Frances Dear, both of Memphis.
SILLS, William A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Funeral services for a former resident of Giles County, William A. Sills, 66, of 
Dover, Del., a retired M-Sgt. (U. S. Army) and civil service employee, who died 
Sunday, October 19, 1980, in the University of Tennessee Hospital, Knoxville, 
were held Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at Pine Creek Baptist Church in Oneida, Del. 
Interment was in Marcum-Kidd Cemetery in that city.
An Alabama native, Sgt. Sills was the son of the late Leon and Josie Sills. He 
was a member of Union Lodge No. 7 F and AM, of the Nur Temple in Wilmington, 
Del. and a veteran of World War II.
The only immediate survivors are his wife, Mrs. Bonita Fern Sills and a son 
Michael Sills of Dover.
Scott County Funeral Home in Oneida was in charge of arrangements.
SIMMONS, Amanda Louise OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Sep 1982
Amanda Louise Simmons, two days old, died on Monday, August 30, 1982, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville.
Graveside services were to be held on Wednesday, September 1, at Lynnwood 
Cemetery, James Nave officiating.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joey Simmons, Pulaski; a 
half-brother, Mack Norwood, Lynnville; two half-sisters, Kerry Norwood and Kim 
Simmons, Pulaski; grandparents, Mrs. John Robert, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Mr. 
Paul Simmons, Hammond, Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Spivey, Lynnville; 
great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hill, Taft, Tenn., Mr. and Mrs. Sammie 
Simmons, Pulaski, Mrs. Jim McPherson, Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia.
SIMMONS, Georgia Mae Bowen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 May 1984
Mrs. Georgia Mae Simmons, 45, Minor Hill, died on Friday, May 25, 1984, at St. 
Thomas Hospital, Nashville. A Giles County native, she was the daughter of 
George Bowen and the late Lottie Green Bowen.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Lawrence County Memorial Gardens, Mack Pinkelton and Dell Sewell 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Dean Simmons, Minor Hill; her father, George 
Bowen, Summertown; one son, Kevin Dean Simmons, Minor Hill; one brother, G. W. 
Bowen, Summertown; and four sisters, Peggy Semanek, Stella, Claudia Pompili, 
Florida, Sue Putnam, Ethridge, and Mary Ellen Bowen, Summertown.
SIMMONS, Harvey Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1984
Harvey Lee Simmons, 82, Pulaski, died on Monday, July 16, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Joe and Cornelia 
Loufties Simmons and was married to the late Betty Veronia Simmons. He was a 
retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Booth Chapel Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include five sons, Dean Simmons, Minor Hill, Jerry Simmons, 
Goodsprings, Leroy Simmons, Pulaski; and Joe Simmons and Richard Simmons, 
Nashville; one daughter, Tennie Bell Ashford, Pulaski; three brothers, Johnny 
Simmons and Sammie Simmons, Pulaski, and Rufus Simmons, Athens, Alabama; two 
sisters, Lela White, Athens, Alabama, and Lacy Gooch, Paris, Tennessee; 18 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
SIMMONS, Rufus O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Feb 1987
Mr. Rufus O. Simmons, 87, of Athens, Ala., died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1987, at 
Jackson Memorial Hospital in Lester, Ala.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 20, at Carr-McConnell Funeral Home in 
Athens, with burial in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Simmons was a retired farmer and member of the 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Vona Simmons of Athens; five daughters, Ester 
Parsons of Lewisburg, Martha Thompson of Columbia; Eva Castleberry of Selma, 
Ala., Era Ross of Bridgeport, Ala., Evie Vance of Cape Coral, Fla.; one son, 
Julius Simmons of Cleveland, Ala.; two sisters, Lela White of Athens, Lacy Gooch 
of Paris, Tenn.; one brother, Johnnie Simmons of Pulaski; 22 grandchildren and 
14 great grandchildren.
SIMMONS, Sam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Sam Simmons, age 80, of Route 4, Pulaski, will be held 
Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at Queen Ann Funeral Home, conducted by Brother 
James Albert Bell. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Simmons was a native of Giles County and was a son of the late Odie and 
Adeline Pate Simmons and died Monday morning January 19, 1981. He was a member 
of Taylor Street Church of Christ and was a long-time employee of Mrs. Ben Sam 
Chapman and the late Mr. Chapman.
Survivors include two brothers, Joe Simmons of Evanston, Illinois and Thomas 
Simmons of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Paxton of Evanston, Illinois and 
Mrs. Cassie Buford of Louisville, Kentucky and other relatives.
SIMMONS, Sammie D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
Sammie D. Simmons, 78, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 15 Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, he was a retired employee of Stanley Tools.
Survivors include his wife, Estelle Simmons of Pulaski; two sons, Paul and 
Dennis Simmons, both of Pulaski; one step-son, Larry Arthur of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Lula Mae Bradley of Tullahoma, Sarah Ann Beek of Hammond, Ind., 
Lackon Crowder of Fayetteville; three step-daughters, Margie Boshears, Carolyn 
Blass, both of Columbia, Ann Prince of Pulaski; two brothers, Johnny Simmons of 
Pulaski, Rufus Simmons of Athens, Ala.; two sisters, Lacy Gooch of Paris, Tenn. 
and Lela White of Athens, Ala.; 31 grandchildren and several 
great-grandchildren.
SIMMONS, Thomas M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Feb 1984
Thomas M. Simmons, 76, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1984 at Giles County Hospital. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at Dixon Chapel Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church with burial in Everbright Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, William Thomas Simmons of Virginia and Dwayne 
Simmons of Knoxville; eight daughters, Mrs. Rena Sherrell and Mrs. Josephine 
Gordon, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Thelma Johnson, Florida, Mrs. Leona Olds of Ohio, 
Mrs. Magnolia Roy of Detroit, Mrs. Christine Hicks, Chattanooga, Mrs. Felecia 
Mitchell and Miss Ada Mildred Simmons, both of Atlanta; 19 grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
SIMPSON, Audie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Audie Simpson, 78, of Route 1, Prospect died in Giles County Hospital Saturday, 
July 19, 1980.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday, July 20 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
Mr. Simpson was a retired farmer the son of the late Neal and Willie Smith 
Simpson, Tennesseans.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille McCree Simpson, Prospect; one daughter, 
Mrs. Norma Jean Tinnon, Pulaski; two brothers, Paul Simpson, Prospect, Frank 
Simpson, Minor Hill; eight sisters, Miss Lillie Mae Simpson, Miss Velma Simpson, 
Mrs. Vera Bell Pickett, Mrs. Maggie Newton, Mrs. Dona Kelly, Mrs. Ruth Gibson, 
all of Pulaski, Mrs. Mattie Lou Allen, Kentucky and Mrs. Viva Spencer, Ohio; two 
grandchildren.
SIMPSON, Lucille McCree OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1988
Mrs. Lucille McCree Simpson, 81, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 2, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 4, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Simpson was the daughter of the late George and 
Eddie Ashford McCree and was married to the late Audie Simpson.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Norma Jean Tinnon of Pulaski; two 
half-sisters, Effie Riggs and Helen Polley, both of Louisville, Ky.; two 
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
SIMPSON, William Butler Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Nov 1986
Mr. William Butler Simpson, Sr., 66, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1986, at 
Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 13, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Brian Fyke and Rev. William H. Moss officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Simpson was the son of the late Will R. and Iva 
Butler Simpson. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Aspen Hill 
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Tallent Simpson of Pulaski; one son, 
William (Billy) Simpson, Jr. of Pulaski; one grandson, Jason Simpson of Pulaski; 
four sisters, Mrs. Jean Bee of Fayetteville, Mrs. Beverly Stutts of Nashville, 
Mrs. Betty Ann Taylor of Huntsville, Ala., Mrs. Evelyn Carrio of Franklin; 
several nieces and nephews.
SIMS, Bertha Mae Hill OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Mae Sims, 99, of Pulaski, who died Friday, 
December 5, 1980, in Giles County Hospital, were conducted at 2:00 p. m. Sunday 
at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen was 
the officiant.
A Limestone County native, Mrs. Sims, a former employee of the Vogue, was the 
daughter of the late John and Emma Tweedy Hill. She was a member of the First 
United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Frank Harlow, Elkton; five grandchildren; 
eight great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
SIMS, Eloise Harris OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Nov 1988
Mrs. Eloise Harris Sims, 79, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 1988 at 
Hillside Hosptial. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 
Floyd Funeral Home in Lewisburg with Hollis Hunt officiating. Burial was in 
Marshall County Memorial Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Sims was the daughter of the late Jim and Estell 
McMillin Harris and the wife of the late Danny Sims. She was a member of the 
Methodist church.
Survivors include, four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Pollard and Mrs. Ruth Burger, 
both of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Mamie Hall of Nashville and Mrs. Bulah Dillard of 
Waynesboro, Va.
SIMS, Marjorie Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Feb 1987
Mrs. Marjorie Jones Sims, 67, of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1987, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Woodfin Memorial 
Chapel in Murfreesboro. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Sims was the daughter of the late Samuel and Edna McFarlin Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Harry Sims of Murfreesboro; three daughters, Mrs. 
Patsy Hartman of Smyrna, Mrs. Bob (Sandra) Henry of Pulaski, Miss Teresa Sims of 
Nashville; four sisters, Mrs. Nancy McNabb, Mrs. Jane Goodwin, Mrs. Sara 
Jackson, all of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Mary Schultz of Winston-Salem, NC.; two 
brothers, Truman Jones of Murfreesboro, Ben Jones of New York City, N.Y.; four 
granddaughters.
SIPPLE, Dolly Groth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Aug 1982
Mrs. Dolly Groth Sipple, 63, Bradenton, Florida, died on Thursday, August 12, 
1982, at Blake Hospital in that city.
A native of Elkton, she was the daughter of the late Buford and Eliza Dunnavant 
Groth. Mrs. Sipple lived the greater part of her life in Denver, Colorado.
Her only immediate survivor is her sister, Mrs. Christine G. Crump of Sun City 
Center, Florida.
SISK, Hiram Sylvester OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Hiram Sylvester Sisk, age 71, of Route 1, Lexington, Alabama, died August 1, 
1983, at Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital in Florence, Alabama.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 4, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. at the Giles 
Memory Gardens with the Rev. Marion Young officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Sisk was a member of the Baptist Church and was a 
retired safety officer for TVA. He was married to Bessie Raines Sisk of 
Lexington, Alabama and was the son of Hiram Lee and Anna Lou Cardin Sisk.
Mr. Sisk is survived by his wife; one son, Ralph Leslie Sisk of Lexington, 
Alabama; two brothers, Harold E. Sisk, J. W. Sisk, both of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Mrs. Lucille Harkleroad of Doublin, Georgia, Mrs. Agnes McCorkle of 
Florence, Alabama; Mrs. Ruth McGill of Nashville; three grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
SISK, Kenneth M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
Kenneth M. Sisk, 74, Pulaski, died on Monday, April 5, 1982, at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville.
A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Hiram L. and Annie Lou Cardin 
Sisk. He was a member of East Hill Church of Christ and a retired employee of M. 
Cohen and Sons.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Tom Orr and Herbert McNeese officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iva Connell Sisk, Pulaski; three brothers, 
Harold Sisk and J. W. Sisk, Pulaski, and Sylvester Sisk, Lexington, Alabama; 
three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Harkleroad, Dublin, Georgia, Mrs. Agnes McCorkle, 
Florence, Alabama, and Mrs. Ruth McGill, Nashville.
SKILLINGTON, Mittie Lois Woody OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Dec 1984
Mrs. Mittie Lois Woody Skillington, 88, of the Santa Fe Community in Maury 
County, died on Wednesday, December 5, 1984.
A native of Maury County, she was the wife of the late Charlie Skillington.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 7 at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia, with burial in Santa Fe Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, David Skillington, formerly of Pulaski.
SLATON, James R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
James R. Slaton, 65, Pulaski, died on Saturday, September 1, 1984, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Limestone County, Alabama, he was the son of the late John 
D. and Ora Lee Pitts Slaton. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 2, at Craig's Chapel 
Church of Christ, with burial in New Salem Cemetery, Van Bowers officiating. 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pat Slaton, Pulaski; one daughter, Connie 
Olmstead, Lawrenceburg; one brother, Richard Slaton, Lester, Alabama; one 
sister, Mrs. Lucy Harwell, Pulaski, and three grandchildren.
SLATON, Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jun 1984
Wayne Slaton, 42, Pulaski, died Tuesday, June 16, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Alabama, he was the son of the late Wayne Slaton. He was a 
barber.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Clarence Stewart and Mack Pinkelton 
officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruby N. Slaton, Pulaski; one son, Daryl 
Slaton, Pulaski; one daugther, Haley Slaton, Pulaski; two brothers, Joel Slaton 
and Donny Slaton, Pulaski; and one sister, Judy Williams, Minor Hill.
SLAUSON, Mildred Arney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mrs. Mildred Arney Slauson, 71, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1987, 
at Ardmore Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 31, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery in Lincoln County.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Slauson was the daughter of the late Dan and Ella 
Young Arney and was married to the late Sayre Slauson. She was a member of the 
Frankewing Methodist Church.
Survivors include one sister Mrs. Alleyene Lanier of Athens, Ala.; several 
nieces and nephews.
SLOAN, Mildred Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Franklin Sloan, 65, were held Thursday May 29 
at 12:00 noon at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Elkton. The Rev. R. L. 
Bailey, pastor of that church officiated. Interment in Elkton Cemetery.
The daughter of the late Allen and Emma Jones Franklin of Bryson, Mrs. Sloan 
died Monday May 26, 1980.
Survivors include two daughters, Emma M. Winston, Indianapolis, Ind. and Carolyn 
A. Whitfield, Elkton; three sons, Calvin L. Sloan, Elkton, Harrison and James 
Allen Sloan of Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; three sisters, Annie Hewitt 
and Kate Franklin, Nashville, Virginia Lockett of Chicago, Ill.; five brothers, 
James Franklin, William Franklin and Allen Franklin all of Nashville, and 
Herbert Franklin, Detroit, Mich.; step mother, Bessie Franklin; one uncle, Rev. 
Gilbert Jones of Fayetteville. Three sons-in.law, Roosevelt Whitfield of Elkton, 
Randolph Winston and Phillip Washington of Indianapolis, Ind. And a very devoted 
life long friend, Addie Driver of Elkton, Tenn. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge 
of arrangements.
SLOSS, Martha Jane Bridgeforth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Oct 1984
Mrs. Martha Jane Sloss died on Thursday, October 4, 1984 at her residence in 
Elkton. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the Rev. Samuel and 
Henriette Reedus Bridgeforth. She was married to the late Willie Sloss.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, October 7, at Queen Ann Funeral Home, 
Eugene Lewis officiating, with burial in Elkton Cemetery.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Rosa Nell Driver of Elkton; four grandchildren 
and several great-grandchildren.
SMILEY, William H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mr. William H. Smiley, 62, of Lynnville, died Monday, June 30, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Al May officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Davidson County, Mr. Smiley was the son of the late John L. and 
Lillian Scallery Smiley.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dot Blackburn Smiley of Lynnville; one 
daughter, Mrs. Ann Wells of Nashville; one grandchild; two brothers, Harry Lynn 
and Jack Smiley, both of California.
SMITH, Ada Bell McClure OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 May 1987
Mrs. Ada Bell Smith, 92, of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, May 23, at Lewis County 
Hospital in Hohenwald. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at Center 
Grove Church of God with Jack Carter and Gale Harris officiating. Burial was in 
Chestnut Grove Cemetery in Giles County. North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg was 
in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Nerva Stafford McClure and was married 
to the late Spencer C. A. Smith, Sr.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Lucille Jones of Nashville, Mrs. Lorene 
Powell of Summertown, Mrs. Magilene Gobble of Leoma, Mrs. Jerrie Noblitt, Mrs. 
Christine Hobbs and Mrs. Nancy Self, all of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. Lila Mae Price of 
Cloverdale, Ala.; five sons, Lloyd Smith, Buddy Smith, Finis A. Smith and C. A. 
Smith, Jr., all of Louisville, Ky., Warren Smith of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., one 
brother, Marvin McClure of Giles County; two sisters, Mrs. Ura Hobbs and Mrs. 
Mobb Butler, both of Giles County; several grandchildren, great-grand-children 
and great-great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Almeda Jane OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Apr 1987
Mrs. Almeda Jane Smith, 88, died Saturday, April 4, 1987, at her residence in 
Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 7, at Hersman Funeral Home 
Chapel in Oklahoma with burial in Pioneer Cemetery.
She is a former resident of Pulaski.
Survivors include three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two nieces and one 
nephew.
SMITH, Andy A. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mr. Andy A. Smith, Jr., 61, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 23, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Andrew A. and Irma 
Booker Smith. He was retired from Maremont-Gabriel and was a veteran of the 
Korean War.
Survivors include two brothers, Robert F. Smith of Columbus, Ga., Doyle Smith of 
Pulaski; seven sisters, Lou Abernathy of Anthony Hill, Elise Bledsoe, Alice 
Brown, Ernestine Barlar, Jean Phelps, Faye Harwell, all of Pulaski, Inez Rogers 
of Shelbyville; several nieces and nephews.
SMITH, Annie B. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1989
Mrs. Annie B. Smith of Route 5, Lawrenceburg (Bodenham Community), died Tuesday, 
May 9, in Lewis County Hospital following a long illness. She was 84 years old.
Funeral services were Friday afternoon at New Salem Baptist Church in Veto, 
Ala., with the Rev. Winford Smith officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery in 
Veto.
Mrs. Smith was the widow of the late J. B. Smith, Sr., a farmer in the Bodenham 
Community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bodenham where she 
served on the Mothers Board.
Survivors include two step-daughters, Mrs. Priscilla McNairy of Pulaski, Mr. 
Mary Jamison of Nashville; two step-sons, James Boyd Smith of Pulaski, Alfred 
Smith of Nashville; foster daughter, Ora Lee Martindale, Veto, Ala.
SMITH, Annie Elizabeth White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Dec 1986
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Smith, 73, of Ardmore, Ala., died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 22, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with 
Rev. Lynn Marshall officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Henry and 
Beatrice Elliott White.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard B. Smith; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Joan 
Smith of Ardmore; one brother, Frank White; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Bayless and 
Mrs. Catherine Rainey, both of Ardmore; three grandchildren, Timmy Ray Smith and 
Tracy McDonald, both of Pensacola, Fla.; Tonya Lynn Smith of Ardmore.
SMITH, Anthony Ray (Tony) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Nov 1989
Anthony Ray (Tony) Smith, 27, of Murfreesboro, formerly of the Red Oak 
community, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1989, at Donelson Hospital.
Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 4, at Higgins Funeral Home Chapel in 
Fayetteville with Tom Orr officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Smith was a court reporter and member of Red 
Oak Church of Church.
Survivors include his parents, Ray and Myra June Wiser Smith of the Red Oak 
community; one brother, Troy Smith of Red Oak; maternal grandparents, Eugene and 
Ophelia Wiser of Lewisburg; paternal grandmother, Laura Eunice Cunningham Smith 
of Cornersville.
SMITH, Arthur L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1989
Mr. Arthur L. Smith, 72, of Pulaski, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1985, at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox and Terrell Pitts officiating. Burial 
was in Booth Chapel Cemetery.
He was a native of Giles County and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Arbell Smith of Pulaski; five sons, Charles Smith of 
Nashville, Lendon and Timmy Smith, both of Pulaski, Danny Smith of Lawrenceburg, 
Billy Smith of Columbia; three daughters, Charlotte Keeton of Pulaski, Mrs. 
William Paul Malone of Lynnville, Rebecca Wallace of Columbia; 24 grandchildren 
and 12 great grandchildren.
SMITH, Austin J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Apr 1982
Austin J. Smith, 78, of Route One, Minor Hill, died on Thursday, April 2, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held last Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel. 
Reverend Mack Pinkelton officiated with burial in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County and a retired carpenter, Mr. Smith is survived by his 
wife, Mary Dean Smith of Prospect.
Additional survivors include a son, Max Smith of Prospect; a brother, Thomas 
Smith of Pulaski; and three sisters, Madge Johnson of Lester, AL, Iva Dollins of 
Minor Hill and Mattie Lou Davis of Florida.
SMITH, Bascom Hayes Newsline 21 Jan 1986
Bascom Hayes Smith, 68, of Route 5, Box 255, Pulaski, TN, died January 10, 1986, 
at his home. Funeral services were held January 11 at 11 a.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Marcus Nickel officiating. Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery with 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Bascom Brown and Iva 
Hayes Smith. He was a farmer.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Marva Lee Smith Barrick of Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Lillian Smith McCracken of Nashville; one niece, Dorothy Hindman of Nashville; 
two nephews, Jimmy Barrick of Nashville and Don Barrick of North Carolina.
SMITH, Bert Aymett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1984
Bert Aymett Smith, 61, Ardmore, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 22, 1984, at 
Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Murray and Nina Shelton 
Smith. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Ardmore, and the 
Ardmore Lions Club.
Funeral services were held on Thursday, August 23, at Rainey Funeral Home 
Chapel, Horace Bass and Glenn Bonner officiating, with burial in Gatlin 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lavonia B. Smith, Ardmore; one daughter, Mrs. 
Judy Malloy, Huntsville; one brother, Floyd E. Smith, Ardmore; one sister, Mrs. 
Juanita Powell, Ardmore; and two grandchildren.
SMITH, Bertha Thurman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Sep 1985
Mrs. Bertha Thurman Smith, 96, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 1985, at the Regency 
Health Care in Columbia. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 
27, at the Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial will be in the 
Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
She was a native of Giles County. Survivors include two nieces and three 
nephews.
SMITH, Campbell Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Campbell Smith, Sr., 74, of Route 2, Cornersville died on Tuesday, April 5, 1983 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Tom Holland 
at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in 
Diana Cemetery.
A native Tennessean, Mr. Smith was a member of the Diana Church of Christ. He 
was also a member of the Frankewing Lion's Club and the Woodmen of the World 
Organization. He was a retired employee of Faber Casteel of Lewisburg. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, Dimple Brown Smith, and his parents, James A. and 
Molly Stephens Smith.
He is survived by, two sons, Campbell Smith, Jr. of Frankewing and Jimmy Smith 
of Tullahoma; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Russell of Pulaski; one brother, Frank 
Smith of Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. Louise Malone of Nashville; seven 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Charles Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Mar 1985
Charles Edward Smith, 51, died Monday, March 5, 1985, at Vanderbilt Hospital in 
Nashville. He was a water pipe worker and a long time employee of Campbell and 
Due Construction Company in Columbia.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Prospect Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Johnny Edward Smith, Illinois; one daughter, Angela 
Avon Smith, Columbia; one brother, William Andrew Smith, Jr., Pulaski; two 
sisters, Mrs. Sallie Mae White, Columbia, and Miss Sarah Ellen Smith, Indiana.
SMITH, Cleo Inez Prentice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1985
Mrs. Cleo Inez Smith, 48, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Carl Bond and John Bland officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Howard and 
Susie Cole Phillips Prentice.
Survivors include her husband, Doyle E. Smith, Sr. of Campbellsville; one son, 
Doyle Edward Smith, Jr. of Campbellsville; two daughters, Pamela Joy Tarpley of 
Pulaski, Janet Louanna Thornton of Campbellsville; one brother, John L. Prentice 
of Lawrenceburg; four sisters, Geneva Workman of Mt. Pleasant, Frances Tatum of 
Campbellsville, Joyce Wallace of Ethridge, Bonnie Sue Kenmnan of Ohio; six 
grandchildren.
SMITH, Dimple Brown OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jun 1982
Dimple Brown Smith, 71, of the Diana Community, died on Wednesday, June 2, 1982, 
at the Lewisburg Community Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Tom Holland and Mack Pinkelton 
at 2:30 p. m. on Thursday, June 3 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in 
the Diana Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was married to Campbell Smith, Sr. of 
Diana.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, George Campbell Smith, Jr. of 
Lewisburg and Jimmy B. Smith of Tullahoma; one daughter, Mrs. Betty A. Russell; 
one brother, Bill Brown of Pulaski; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Dolphus Leo OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Aug 1987
Mr. Dolphus Leo "Doc" Smith, 70, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Friday, August 14, 
1987, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Sunday, August 16, at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel with 
the Rev. Spurgeon Hendrick and the Rev. Bill Suddarth officiating. Burial was in 
Gatlin Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Milton and Inez 
Whitt Smith. He was a Mason, treasurer of the Woodmen of the World (Camp 992), 
past director of the Co-op in Pulaski, retired dairyman and cattle farmer, and a 
member of Cash Point Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cass Smith; two sons, Jerry Smith of Ardmore, 
Coach Jackie Smith of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Pigg of Seattle, Wash.; 
four brothers, Carter Smith of Florence, Ala., Nathan Smith of Huntland, Tenn., 
Bill Smith of Ardmore, George Smith of Huntsville, Ala.; two sisters, Coy 
Barnett of Taft, Tenn., Betty Jo Stevenson of Huntsville.
SMITH, Edna Jo Puryear OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Feb 1981
Graveside services were held for Mrs. Edna Jo Smith, 89, who died Thursday, 
February 26 at her residence in Pulaski, Saturday at 3:00 p. m. at Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery by Marlin Goodman.
Mrs. Smith was a Giles County native, the daughter of the late, Robert Newton 
and Mattie Martin Puryear, and the wife of the late Harvey Smith. She was a 
member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two step daughters, Mrs. John Greene, Wilmington, Del. and 
Mrs. Darnell Fox, Lewisburg; several nieces and nephews.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Edward E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
Funeral services for Edward E. Smith of Old Hickory were held at 10:00 a.m. 
Thursday, April 14 at Hermitage Funeral Home with the Rev. Walter Allen 
officiating, pastor of Old Hickory United Methodist Church. Burial followed in 
Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Smith died Tuesday, April 12, 1983 at his home, 1208 Jones Street in Old 
Hickory where he had lived over fifty years.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Earnest Field Smith 
and Sarah Anna King Smith. He was married to the former Mary Worley Winford who 
preceded him in death twelve years ago.
He was a retired chemist, who was employed many years with E. I. Dupont Co. in 
Old Hickory, an active member of the Retiree's Club and the United Methodist 
Chuch.
Survivors include one son, Earnest Fred Smith, Chattanooga; two daughters, Mrs. 
Mary Joan Vinson, Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Anita Gail Kimbro of Old Hickory; 
three sisters, Mrs. Mary Compton, Mrs. Essie Pearl Smith and Mrs. Janela 
Wilkinson, all of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
SMITH, Eldred Lee Pulaski Citizen 16 Jan1980
Funeral services for Eldred Lee Smith, 86, of Route 5, Pulaski, who died Friday, 
January 11, in Giles County Hospital, were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m at 
Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Bee Spring Cemetery.
A Giles County native, Mr. Smith's parents were the late Hardie Henderson and 
Maudie Usselton Smith, and was married to the late Mary Gladys Smith. He was a 
retired barber and held membership in the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Eugene Smith of the Bunker Hill Community, Billy 
Smith of Detroit, Mich., and Elvin Smith of Vallejo, Cal.; 16 grandchildren and 
25 great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Enoch Arden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1988
Mr. Enoch Arden Smith, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1988, at his residence in 
Pulaski.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 25, at Scott's Hill Baptist Church with 
James Merritt and Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Scott's Hill Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Smith was the son of the late John and Mary Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Earline Fralix, 
Columbia, Mrs. Peggy Jean Hansen, Goodsprings; two sisters, Mrs. Era Raburn, 
Cullman, Ala., Mrs. Vera Veal, Cookeville; three grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
SMITH, Essie Pearl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Aug 1988
Miss Essie Pearl Smith, 82, of Pulaski, died Sunday, July 24, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Smith was the daughter of the late Ernest F. and 
Sarah A. King Smith. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was a farmer.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary Compton of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
SMITH, Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jul 1980
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 2 in California for Eugene Smith, a 
Giles County native, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith of Bunker Hill. 
Mr. Smith died Sunday, June 29 following a heart attack.
Survivors include his wife and two brothers, Billy Smith, Detroit, Mich., and 
Elvin Smith of California and several grandchildren. The late Herbert Smith of 
Detroit, Mich. was a brother.
SMITH, Eunice L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jun 1982
Miss Eunice L. Smith, 84, of 417 S. Second Street, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, 
June 2, 1982, at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Larry Helton at 3:00 p. m. on 
Thursday, June 3 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the United Methodist Church, Miss Smith 
was a retired insurance firm employee. She was the daughter of the late Walter 
and Ada Howell Smith.
She is survived by one brother, Julian Smith of Pulaski; four sisters, Mallie 
Smith, Mrs. Jewel Derryberry and Mrs. Syble Williams, all of Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Williard London of Cornersville.
SMITH, Geneva Kimbrough OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1989
Mrs. Geneva Kimbrough Smith, 75, of Lynnville, died Friday, April 7, 1989, at 
Maury Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Elmer Robinson 
and Maggie Elizabeth Dever Kimbrough and was married to the late Luther C. 
Smith. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star- Liberty Chapter #245 in 
Louisville, Ky. She was a retired executive secretary at Graft-Telle Company in 
Louisville.
Survivors include one daughter, Jean Turner of Lynnville; two grandchilden and 
two great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Hayes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1986
An aerosol can that exploded in burning trash claimed the life of a 69-year-old 
Giles County man Friday morning, January 10. Dead from the freak accident at his 
home on Green Valley Road is Hayes Smith.
Mr. Smith reportedly was burning trash behind a smokehouse a short distance from 
his home when the aerosol can, said to have contained Lysol, exploded. The 
burning liquid sprayed over his body. Mr. Smith apparently tried to make it back 
to the house, but fell about 25 yards from the building. Marvalea Smith Barrick, 
a sister in the house, was unaware of the incident until it was too late, it was 
reported.
The Giles County Ambulance Service was called by the sister, but Mr. Smith was 
dead when attendants arrived. All his clothes were burned from his body in the 
7:30 a.m. incident, just east of Pulaski.
Services were Saturday morning at the Carr and Erwin Funeral Home Chapel with 
the Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was a native of Giles County, the son of the late Bascom Bruan and Iva 
Hayes Smith. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his two sisters, Marvalea Smith Barrick of Pulaski, Lillian 
Smith McCracken of Nashville; niece, Dorothy Hindman of Nashville; two nephews, 
Jimmy Barrick of Nashville and Don Barrick of North Carolina.
SMITH, Homer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1982
Homer Smith, age 55, of 955 Murrey Drive, Pulaski, died at the Giles County 
Hospital on September 2, 1982.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Smith served for 28 years as a Tennessee Highway 
Patrol officer. He was the son of the late William Luther and Lola May Sanders 
Smith.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Friday, September 3 at 
2:00 p. m. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated. Burial followed in Diana Cemetery.
Survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Lola Smith Walke, Miss Lori Smith, both 
of Pulaski; three brothers, James Smith, Lewisburg, Fred Smith, Baton Rouge, 
La., Lyndal Smith, Pensacola, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Sarah White, Lewisburg; and 
two grandchildren.
SMITH, Ida Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Sep 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Mae Smith, 81, of Lawrenceburg, who died Thursday, 
August 27 in Scott Memorial Hospital in that city, were conducted Saturday at 
11:00 a. m. at North Funeral Home Chapel by Church of Christ ministers Andrew 
Brown and Emmett Dincent. Burial was in May Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith, daughter of the late John and Ollie Hughes Dodson, was the wife of 
the late Leonard Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Chandler, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. 
Jewell Claud, Pulaski; four sons, L. C. Smith, Nashville, Larry Smith, Virginia 
Beach, Va., Raymond Smith, Lawrenceburg and Richard Smith, Antioch, Ill.; 23 
grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
SMITH, Ina Ruth Ladd OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jan 1986
Mrs. Ina Ruth Ladd Smith, 79, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1985, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, 
Dec. 26, by Brother James Albert Bell at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Robert Ladd. She was a member of Taylor Street Church of Christ.
Mrs. Smith was the wife of William Henry (Jack) Smith, the only immediate 
survivor.
SMITH, Iva Jean Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1983
Iva Jean Smith, 64, of Route 2, Leoma, died on Saturday, Feb. 26, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb 28 at Scotts Hill Baptist 
Church with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Interment followed in Scotts 
Hill Cemetery. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Hardy and 
Laurie Titsworth Green. Her husband, Enoch Smith of Leoma, survives.
Additional survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Jean Henson of Leoma and 
Mrs. Mildred Earlene Fralix of Columbia; two granddaughters, Donna Jean Clark of 
Pulaski and Karen Arlene Burrow of Leoma; one sister, Mrs. Azaleen Fralix of 
Pulaski; and one great-grandson.
SMITH, J. Harwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1983
Mr. J. Harwood Smith, age 76, of 720 E. College Street, Pulaski, died September 
25, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel Monday, Sept. 26, at 3 p.m. 
with the Reverends Bill Moss and Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in the 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A graduate of the Southern School of Printing in Nashville. Mr. Smith worked for 
the Irvin, Kentucky Times before spending 12 years at the Maury Democrat in 
Columbia. He then returned to his native Giles County to OBITUARY: The Pulaski 
Citizen, in April 1941 where he was editor and publisher. He was a member of the 
Pulaski Rotary Club and recipient of the Paul Harris Foundation Medal. He was a 
past member of the Pulaski Elks Lodge No. 1827 and was a member of the Tennessee 
Press Association. Mr. Smith was also a member of the Pulaski First Methodist 
Church.
Mr. Smith was married to Janine Smith of Pulaski and was the son of the late O. 
E. and Louella Young Smith.
Survivors other than his wife, include, one daughter, Mrs. Charles R. Sheriff of 
Brentwood and two grandchildren, Linden Poe and Lauren Poe Lackey.
SMITH, James Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1988
Mr. James Thomas Smith, 57, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Terry Bear and Milton Gordon officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Smith was an employee of Genesco.
Survivors include his parents, Thomas Jethro and Rosie Landtroop Smith of 
Goodspring; his wife, Dymple Surles Smith of Pulaski; one son, Mike Smith of 
Pulaski; three brothers, Charles, Arnold and Morris Smith of Anthony Hill; two 
grandchildren.
SMITH, John Buford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
John Buford Smith, 68, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died Friday, March 15, 1985, at 
his residence. A native of Limestone County, Alabama, he was the son of the late 
Harry and Cora Jackson Smith. Mr. Smith was a World War II veteran and was a 
retired Genesco employee.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Salem Cemetery, Richard Durham and Charles Gibbons officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ivaleen Smith of Minor Hill; one son, 
Jerry Smith of Ft. Valley, Georgia; one brother, William David Smith, and one 
sister, Mrs. Hollis Rose, both of Athens, Alabama; and two granddaughters, Joy 
and Joyle Smith of Ft. Valley, Georgia.
SMITH, John N. (Dick) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1984
Mr. John N. (Dick) Smith, age 77, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died February 21, 
1984, at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, 
February 23, in the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Richard Durham and Leslie Bagsley 
officiating. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Smith was a retired farmer. He was married to Mrs. 
Mamie Lou Carter Smith of Minor Hill; she survives. He was the son of the late 
Johnny B. and Senith Carwile Smith.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one son, Wayne Smith of Minor Hill; one 
daughter, Mrs. Bradford Townsend of Minor Hill; one sister, Lela Helton of 
Goodspring; 6 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Johnny Frank OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1984
Mr. Johnny Frank Smith, age 79, of Cornersville, died at his home March 29, 
1984. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 31, at 1 p.m. at the 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Choates Creek Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Jimmy and Hattie 
Cooper Smith. He was a farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was 
married to Mrs. Effie Johnson Smith of Cornersville; she survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Morris Smith of Apache Junction, Arizona, 
Jimmy Dean Smith, of Decatur, Alabama, Herman Lee Smith of Cornersville; two 
daughters, Edwina Thompson of Lewisburg, Janice Doggett of Cullman, Alabama; one 
brother, Herman Smith of Mark Tree, Arkansas; two half-brothers, James Bivens of 
Cullman, Alabama, Gardner Bivens of Lewisburg; one sister, Mrs. James Hayes of 
Columbia; one half-sister, Mrs. Buford Crumley of Lewisburg; 16 grandchildren; 
and 7 great-grandchildren.
The Cornersville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
SMITH, Larry Dean OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Apr 1987
Mr. Larry Dean Smith, 51, of Pulaski, died Sunday March 29, 1987, in an 
automobile accident. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Stella 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Thomas Riley and 
Bertha Mae Smith.
Survivors include one son, Larry Dean (Butch) Smith, Jr. of Pulaski; two 
daughters, Tina Haney of Pulaski, Sandy Smith of Nashville; four brothers, T. R. 
Smith of Maryland, Charles Smith of California, Woodson Smith of Texas, Carl 
Smith of Alabama; five sisters, Sally Mitchell and Katherine James, both of 
Pulaski, Lucille Rutledge of Illinois, Easter Holley of Louisiana, Claty Fuller 
of Nashville; two grandchildren.
SMITH, Luther Allen Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Luther Allen Smith, Jr., 60, of Route 6, Pulaski were held 
Friday, April 24 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel. The Rev. R. E. Wilsford 
officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Mr. Smith, a Lawrence County native, died Wednesday, April 22 in Giles County 
Hospital. He was an employee of Giles County Highway Department. He was the son 
of the late Luther Andrew and Mary Lou Clayton Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ada Ruth Daughtry Smith, Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Dean Hughes, Pulaski; one son Howard Wayne Smith, Memphis; two sisters, 
Mrs. Ethel Robinson, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Mary Lou Smith, Nashville and three 
grandchildren.
SMITH, Luther Clinton (Smitty) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1982
Mr. Luther Clinton (Smitty) Smith, 81, Lynnville, died Saturday, December 25, 
1982 at Maury County Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. 
Monday, December 27 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
A native of White County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bell 
Oaks Smith and was married to Geneva Kimbrough Smith, Lynnville.
Other survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. Cindy Smith, Sparta; one daughter, 
Mrs. Glenn Turner, Lynnville; one brother, W. Charles Smith, Shreveport, 
Louisiana; three sisters, Irene Graham, Old Hickory, Clara Felton, Sparta, and 
Helen Jolly, Hartselle, Alabama; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Mackie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1985
Mackie Mae Smith, 77, died Thursday, July 25, 1985 at Vista Hills Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 28 at Bennett May Chapel with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
SMITH, Martha Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Birdsong Smith, 83, of Pulaski, were held 
Sunday, November 29 at 1:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial following in 
Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. William Moss and the Rev. Lynn McDowell were the 
officiants. Mrs. Smith died Thursday in Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Wallace G. and 
Annabelle McCormick Birdsong, and was the wife of the late Robert E. Smith. She 
was a communicant of the Church of the Messiah, Episcopal.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Susan Craig, Knoxville, and Mrs. Jean 
Mackey, Pulaski; a son, Robert E. Smith, Jr., Manchester; a brother, Dr. Gordon 
Birdsong, Franklin, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Nelle Choate, Port St. Joe, Fla.; 10 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
SMITH, Mary Parsons OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Mar 1985
Mrs. Mary P. Smith died Friday, March 22, 1985, at Pulaski Health Care Center. A 
native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Molly Morris 
Parsons and was married to the late Clifford Smith. She was an insurance 
saleswoman and was a member of the Methodist church.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Bennett May, with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating.
Survivors include one son, Jack Smith of Nashville; two grandchildren; five 
great-grandchildren, and two nieces.
SMITH, Monroe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1989
Mr. Monroe Smith, 97, long-time resident of Lynnville and retired from United 
States Postal Service, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1989, at Columbia Health Care.
Graveside services were held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Lynnwood Cemetery in 
Lynnville with the Rev. Bob Smith officiating. Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
The Giles County native was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a veteran of 
World War I.
Survivors include one niece, Miss Althie Smith of Franklin; one nephew, Nathan 
Smith of Brentwood.
SMITH, Naomi Hargrove OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mrs. Naomi Hargrove Smith, 81, died Friday, May 16, 1986, at Maury County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Oaks and 
Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with Curtis Dowdy and Jack White officiating. 
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late James Wesley 
and Ada VanHouse Hargrove and was married to the late Elmer C. Smith.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ewing (Juanita) Neeley of Columbia; one 
sister, Mrs. Ruth Poole of Hagerstown, Mr.; one brother, James W. Hargrove Jr. 
of Foley, Ala.; two grandsons and four great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Nina Grey Holt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1982
Mrs. Nina Grey Smith, 84, Pulaski, died Tuesday, December 28, 1982 at Lions 
Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were set for 2 p. m. Wednesday, 
December 29 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Hanna Cemetery, Clarence 
Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John and Metta Garner 
Holt and was married to the late Howard L. Smith.
Mr. Smith is survived by three sons, John, Howard Neal, and Joe Smith, all of 
Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. David Wall, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude 
Mitchell, Nashville; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Noah OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Mar 1989
Noah Smith, 86, Route 2, Prospect, died Friday, March 3, 1989, in Indianapolis, 
Ind. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 9 at Phoenix Chapel AME Church 
in Prospect with Rev. O. Mason officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Smith was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Jerry and Mariah 
Thompson Smith. He attended Prospect School, was a Steward and trustee of 
Phoenix AME Church and a farmer.
Survivors include one son, William Smith; three daughters, Mrs. Inell Harris, 
Mrs. Gracie Reynolds and Mrs. Maria Coleman, all of IndianapolisL 11 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
SMITH, Ophelia Garrison McWilliams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Aug 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Ophelia Garrison McWilliams Smith, 87, who died 
Wednesday July 22 in Giles County Hospital, were held at 1:30 Sunday July 26, 
1981 at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Harrison Overton and Rev. 
B. E. Bailey officiated. Interment was in Elkton Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith, a Giles County native, was the daughter of John and Ruthie Garrison. 
Her late husband was Col. Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Brown and Mrs. Sallie Mae Gardner, 
both of Elkton; two sons, Rev. Willie Andy McWilliams and Rev. John Baugh 
McWilliams; 1 sister, Mrs. Beatrice Overton, Nashville; 1 brother, Robert 
Garrison, Bunker Hill; 28 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; four 
great-great grandchildren. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Reba Stevenson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 May 1982
Mrs. Reba Stevenson Smith, 85, of Pulaski, died Tuesday April 20, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
She was a native of Giles County and the wife of the late Henry Smith of Bunker 
Hill. She
was a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock, April 22, at Bennett-May, Rev. Paul 
Allen officiating, with burial at Bee Spring Cemetery.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Paul Moorehead, Murfreesboro, Mrs. D. E. 
McPeters, Jr., Pulaski, Mrs. O. S. Dollar, Jr., Pulaski, Mrs. Lewis Robinson, 
Brick Church, Mrs. Jimmy Snow, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Burns, 
Bodenham, Mrs. Kathleen Beard, Pulaski; several grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Robert Fulton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Apr 1980
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 7 at 2:30 o'clock for Robert 
Fulton Smith, 24, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Tom Orr officiating. Burial 
followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was living in Columbia, where he worked as a 
horse trainer. He was killed Saturday April 5 in a shooting, which occurred 
during a mule-pulling contest near the Theta Community in northern Maury County. 
According to Maury County Sheriff Bill Voss, Mr. Smith was an innocent bystander 
to the scuffle which resulted in his death. He had attended the contest with 
John R.Neal, Jr., 17, of Columbia who was also killed. Young Neal was the son of 
Mr. Smith's employer.
Donald Wright, 31, of Columbia was charged with two counts of first-degree 
murder in the deaths of the two men. He was arraigned in General Sessions Court 
in Maury County on Sunday.
Mr. Smith's survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Smith of Pulaski; 
two brothers, Hank Smith and Jim Smith, both of Columbia and two sisters, Patty 
Smith of Fort Knox, Ky. and Nancy Smith of Columbia. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
SMITH, Robert N. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1985
Mr. Robert N. Smith, 81, of Louisville, Ky., died Monday, July 15, 1985, in 
Louisville. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late T. and Mattie 
Smith and was married to the late Mary Callie Sanders Smith.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Bee Spring Cemetery, Dean Pardon officiating.
Survivors include one son, Bobby Smith of Louisville, Kentucky; five daughters, 
Mrs. Ralph Manz of Rhode Island, Mrs. Harold Vaughn, Mrs. Frederick Basil, Mrs. 
Sterling Little, Mrs. Betty Burgin, all of Louisville; four sisters-in-law, 
Ellen Wiser, Nellie Parks, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Dot Smith of Lewisburg, Mrs. 
Josie Smith of Ardmore; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
SMITH, Sarah Hunt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 May 1982
Miss Sarah Hunt Smith, 85, of Lynnville died on Thursday, May 13, 1982 in Maury 
County.
Graveside services were conducted by Mack Wheeler at 3:30 p. m. on Friday, May 
14 at the Smith Family Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Miss Smith was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and 
taught school in Hattisburg, Mississippi and at Lynnville High School. She was 
also a housemother at Vanderbilt before she retired.
She is survived by, one sister, Miss Ann Claxton Smith of Lynnville and several 
nieces and nephews.
SMITH, Sara Hunter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1983
Mrs. Sara Hunter Smith, 62, of 625 South 1st Street in Pulaski, died on Monday, 
April 4, 1983 at Huntsville Hospital.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
with the Reverends Paul Allen and Bill Starnes officiating. Interment followed 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Smith was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church and a secretary at Martin College. She was married to the late Billy H. 
Smith. She was the daughter of the late William Hunter and Percey Garner Hunter 
of Athen, AL, who survives.
She is survived by one son, Bill Smith of Pulaski; two daughters, Lynn Smith 
Cunningham of Huntsville and Clair Smith Elliott of Ardmore; one sister, Mrs. 
Martha DeBusk of Prattville, AL; one brother, W. P. Hunter, Jr. of Athens and 
four grandchildren.
SMITH, Sarah Jane Shelton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Apr 1984
Mrs. Sarah Jane White, 71, Route 1, Minor Hill, died on Wednesday, April 25, 
1984, at Westside Hospital in Nashville.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Virgie Foust 
Shelton and was married to the late Alton "Dick" White.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Hester Chapel Cemetery, Tim Cathy officiating.
Survivors include three sons, Tommy White and Paul "Cotton" White, Minor Hill, 
and Carlos White, New Mexico; one daughter, Nancy Byrd, Huntsville, Ala.; two 
brothers, Lonnie Shelton and Harvey Shelton, Minor Hill; two sisters, Irene 
Shelton, Minor Hill, and Mary Parker, Connecticut; and five grandchildren.
SMITH, Sue Horne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1988
Mrs. Sue Horne Smith, 75, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 20, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 23, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary 
Reynolds Horne. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Walter B. Smith of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
Sue Elizabeth Simmons of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Clair Smith of Chicago, Ill.; one 
grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Inez Martin of Rochester, N. Y.
SMITH, Sylvester "Pete" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Mar 1982
Funeral services for Sylvester "Pete" Smith, 77, were held at the Loretto 
Memorial Chapel in Loretto on Thursday, March 11. Reverend Carroll Pickett 
officiated with burial in the Smith Cemetery at Fall River in Giles County.
Mr. Smith died on Monday, March 8. He was the so of the late Lum and Fannie 
Pickett Smith.
He was a native of the Fall River Community.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Pearl Smith. He also leaves several nieces 
and nephews.
SMITH, Tonya Tinnie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 May 1987
Tonya Tinnie Smith, 9 months old, died Monday, May 11, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 13, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include her parents, Randy and Patty Gree Smith of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Randall and William Smith, both of Pulaski; maternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Thomas O. Green of Pulaski; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred 
Smith of Lawrenceburg.
SMITH, Walter J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1985
Mr. Walter J. Smith, 65, of Pulaski, died Sunday, April 28, 1985, at his 
residence. A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Perdy and 
Nora Lee Smith. He was a retired carpenter.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 2, 1985, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Bro. Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Wanda Branch; several nieces and nephews.
SMITH, Waters OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Waters Smith, 77, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of the 
Campbellsville Community, who died Wednesday, April 2 in Medical Center in that 
city, were conducted Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in 
Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Harry Elyea and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton were the 
officiants.
Mr. Smith was the son of the late Mack and Mattie Lou Wilkinson Smith of Giles 
County.
Survivors include his wife Mrs. Mildred Campbell Smith; a son, Bobby Smith of 
Huntsville; a sister, Miss Mackie Mae Smith of El Paso, Texas; two grandchildren 
and one great grandchild.
SMITH, Wilburn A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Apr 1984
Mr. Wilburn A. Smith, age 61, of Park Street, Pulaski, died Sunday, April 8, 
1984, at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Nashville, following a long 
illness.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 13 at 12 noon at Abraham McKissack 
Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lucile Thompson.
Survivors include his wife, Nettie Lou Smith; one aunt, Mrs. Ocie D. Marsh, both 
of Pulaski; three cousins, Ollis Marsh of Pulaski, Charlie Marsh of Columbus, 
Ohio, and Mrs. Shirley King of Dayton, Ohio; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mable 
Leslie of Pulaski, Mrs. Ruthie Shirley, Miss Marie Marsh and Miss Ola Mae Marsh, 
all of Dayton, Ohio; three-brothers-in-law, George Andrew Marks of Fayetteville, 
Nathan Nelson of Dayton, Ohio, and John D. Marsh of Pulaski; and several nieces 
and nephews.
Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver and horse 
trainer.
SMITH, Wilburn Dunnavant OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Feb 1986
Mrs. Wilburn D. Smith, 96, of Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 3, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Felix Snell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Dolly Hill Dunnavant and was married to the late Thurman Smith. She was a member 
of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one son, Robert Smith of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Marie 
May of Chapel Hill, N. C., Mrs. Dorothy Tuttle of Knoxville; six grandchildren 
and 11 great-grandchildren.
SMITH, William B. (Pete) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mr. William B. (Pete) Smith, 63, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Andrew Abraham 
Smith, Sr. and Erma A. Booker Smith.
Survivors include two sons, William (Pat) and Kenneth Joe Smith, both of 
Pulaski; three brothers, Robert Smith of Columbus, Ga., Doyle and A. A. Smith, 
both of Pulaski; seven sisters, Faye Harwell, Jean Phelps, Elise Bledsoe, Irma 
Alice Brown, all of Pulaski, Lou V. Abernathy of Anthony Hill, Inez Rogers of 
Shelbyville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
SMITH, William James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jun 1989
Mr. William James Smith, 84, died Saturday, May 27, 1989. Funeral services were 
held Tuesday, May 30, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Agnew, with the Rev. Charles 
Finch officiating. Burial was in St. Paul A.M.E. Church Cemetery, Agnew.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Smith was the son of the late John Daniel and Ann 
Reynolds Smith. He was a member of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Agnew. He was 
retired from the Interstate Paving Company and recently retired as custodian of 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Etha Smith of Pulaski; 10 daughters, Annie 
Bryant, Mamie Willingham, Inez Houston, Mary McDade, Virginia Smith, Betty 
Conner, Peggy Howard, Helen Coleman, all of Pulaski, Amy Brown of Louisville, 
Ky., Cappie Jo Gilbert of Chicago, Ill.; three sons, James Smith, Jr. and Robert 
Smith, both of Pulaski, Dan Smith of McMinnville; 45 grandchildren; 33 
great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
SMITH, William Jerome OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1989
William Jerome Smith, 120 Tollgate Road, Pulaski, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989 
at Hillside Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Monday 
at Bennett May Chapel with Dr. J. David Miller officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Smith was the son of the late Charles Samuel and Lizzie Roden Smith. He was 
a Giles native, member of the Pulaski First Methodist Church and a retired 
banker with the Union Bank for 40 years.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Margaret Campbell Smith, Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Jane Culpepper, Cordele, GA; one son, Larry Smith, Honolulu, 
Hawaii; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamlett, Pulaski, and Mrs. John Sam 
Williams, Sr., Jacksonville, Fla., and one grandson.
SMITHSON, Birdie Leigh Paisley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1983
Mrs. Birdie Leigh Smithson, age 96, of South First Street, Pulaski, died 
September 23, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel Saturday, September 24, at 
3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Marcus Nichol officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Smithson was a native of Giles County and a member of the Presbyterian 
Church. She was a housewife and was the daughter of the late John M. and Mary E. 
Horn Paisley.
Survivors include, two sons, John L. and C. P. (Mush) Smithson, both of Pulaski, 
four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
SNEED, Bertha OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
Miss Bertha Sneed, 87, of Route 5, Pulaski died Friday, May 16 at Baptist 
Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Doyle Banta. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A Maury County native, Miss Sneed was the daughter of the late John and Mary 
McKennley Sneed.
Survivors include a brother, William Sneed, St. Louis, Mo.; several nieces and 
nephews.
SNEED, Laura Bell Mabry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Oct 1983
Mrs. Laura Bell Sneed, age 88, of Route 1, New Prospect, died September 26, 
1983, at the North Park Hospital in Chattanooga.
Funeral services were held at the New Prospect Methodist Church Wednesday, 
September 28 at 2:00 p.m. with Harry Agee officiating. Burial was in the Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Sneed was married to the late D. T. Sneed. She 
was the daughter of the late Alfred Newton and Luenda Bishop Mabry.
Survivors include, two sons, Carl Edward Sneed of Birmingham, Ala., and Dewitt 
Talmadge Sneed, Jr. of Chattanooga; one brother, Lonnie Mabry of Michigan; two 
grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.
SNEED, Lawrence G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1983
Lawrence G. Sneed, age 77, 1305 Beverly Street, Pulaski, died May 16, 1983, at 
Parkview Hospital, Nashville, TN.
Mr. Sneed was the son of the late Samuel Lee and Minnie Bell Walker Sneed and a 
Giles County native.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 1983 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Rev. Ray McDonald and Rev. Jacob 
Gardner officiating.
Mr. Sneed is survived by his wife, Zera Williamson Sneed, Pulaski; one sister, 
Mrs. Georgia Blair, Columbia, TN; and several nieces and nephews.
SNEED, Ludie Bonnie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Oct 1982
Mrs. Ludie Bonnie Sneed, 74, of Garden Park Apts., Pulaski, died Wednesday, 
October 6, 1982 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. 
Friday, Oct. 8 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the 
Rev. James D. Nave officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Alex Carroll and 
Mauda Rucker Campbell, and widow of the late Leonard T. Sneed.
She is suvived by three daughters, Mrs. Lenda J. Scovern, Deerfield, Ohio, Mrs. 
Radah W. Tabor, Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Ruth A. Jones, Houston, Texas; a sister, 
Mrs. Nina Depoyster, Akron, Ohio; and seven grandchildren.
SNEED, Merlie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Oct 1981
Merlie Lee Sneed, 81, of Pulaski, a retired member of the Giles County Board of 
Education died Thursday, October 8 at Health Care Center. Funeral services were 
held Friday at 3:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Maplewood 
Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Allen and the Rev. Ray McDonald were the officiants.
A Cocke County native, Mr. Sneed's parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lee 
Sneed. He was a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Mae White Sneed; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys 
hays and a son, Delmas Sneed, Pulaski; a step-son, Joe Hester, Columbia; a 
sister, Mrs. Georgia Blair, Columbia; a brother, Lawrence Sneed, Pulaski; two 
grandchildren; four great grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.
SNEED, Theodore R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jul 1980
Theodore R. Sneed, 79, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, June 26 in Scott 
Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2:00 
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. W. F. Fox. 
Interment was in Choates Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Sneed, a Giles County native, was the son of the late Ed and Cora Holdman 
Sneed. He was a retired farmer and held membership in the Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Amason Sneed; eight daughters, Mrs. 
Edith Davis, Mrs. Lucille McDowell and Mrs. Marie McDonald, Sylacauga, Ala., 
Mrs. Eva Jone, Mrs. Jennie Barnickle and Mrs. Sandra Hodges, Pulaski, Mrs. Betty 
Jo Templeton, Lawren, N.C. and Mrs. Nora Lovell, Lawrenceburg; five sons, James 
Sneed, Minor Hill, T. R. Sneed, Jr., Little Rock, Ark., Jack F. Sneed, Fargo, 
N.D., Paul Sneed, Pulaski, and David Sneed, Lawrenceburg; two sisters, Mrs. 
Beatrice Garner, Pulaski and Mrs. Edna Brindley, Pulaski; a brother, John Sneed, 
Nacona, Tex.; 39 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
SNEED, Zera Williamson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Dec 1986
Mrs. Zera Williamson Sneed, 83, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 28, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Nolan Brunson and Rev. Jacob Gardner officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Sneed was the daughter of the late John 
Franklin and Ethie Bivins Williamson and was married to the late Lawrence G. 
Sneed. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Methodist Church and was a retired 
telephone operator.
Survivors include two brothers, Frank Williamson of Pulaski, Osler Cole 
Williamson of Weatherford, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
SNELSON, Edna Ruth Johnson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Mar 1988
Mrs. Edna Ruth Snelson, 61, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 16, 1988, at her 
residence. Graveside services were held Wednesday, March 23, at Prospect 
Cemetery with G. C. Fox officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Snelson was the daughter of the late Jody and Annie 
Mae Stanford Johnson.
Survivors include six sons, James Malcolm Appleton of Elkmont, Ala., Larry and 
Steve Appleton, both of Athens, Ala., Johnny Appleton, Jr. of Florida, Gene and 
David Appleton, both of Florida; four daughters, Mary Frances Rochell and Ann 
Dyson, both of Elkmont, Ala., Dena Cullahand and Rita Strickland, both of 
Florida; six sons, Paul Johnson of Columbia, Bill, Jack, Robert L., Frank and J. 
W. Johnson, all of Pulaski; five sisters, Kathleen Daley of Pulaski, Elizabeth 
Johnson, Eunice Gregory and Dot Johnson, all of Nashville, Georgie Hensley of 
Texas; 11 grandchildren and one grandchild.
SNOW, Margaret Alice OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1982
Mrs. Margaret Alice Snow, 68, died on Monday, July 12, 1982 at her home in 
Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, July 13, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Clarence Stewart officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd B. Snow, Pulaski; one son, Jimmy Snow, 
Pulaski; and one grandchild.
SNYDER, John D. "Blondie" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Aug 1987
Mr. John D. "Blondie" Snyder, 75, of Tioga, LA, died Sunday, August 16, 1987, at 
Brithaven Nursing Home in Somerset, KY.
Graveside Services were held Thursday, Aug. 20, at Elkton Cemetery in Elkton, 
conducted by the Rev. Carroll Ellis.
A native of Lucas, Ohio, Mr. Snyder was the son of the late Grover and Melva 
Warrick Snyder.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Bondurant Snyder; one daughter, Barbara 
Holder of Somerset, KY; one grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Wanda Hill of 
Mansfield, Ohio.
SOLOMON, Gladys Price OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Oct 1985
Gladys Solomon, 91, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel, James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Decatur, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Leon Adais and 
Katherine Smelser Price and was married to the late G. F. Solomon.
Survivors include one son, Charles M. Solomon of Pulaski; three daughters, Mary 
S. Clark of Lynnville, Frances English of Florence, Ala.; Mrs. J. E. Abernathy 
of Franklin; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandchild.
SOLOMON, Pearl Dunnavant OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Aug 1983
Mrs. Pearl Solomon, 68, Delrose, died Wednesday, July 27, 1983. Funeral services 
were held Friday, July 29, at 2 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville 
with burial in the Wright Cemetery.
She was married to Jim Will Solomon.
Other survivors include one son, Jimmy D. Solomn, Delrose; one brother, James 
Dunnavant, Delrose; one sister, Frances West of Florida; two grandchildren.
SOUCEK, Inez Sarah Douglas OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Dec 1987
Mrs. Inez Sarah Douglas Soucek, 91, of El Paso, Texas, died Friday, Nov. 20, 
1987, in that city. Graveside services were held at Maplewood Cemetery with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Soucek was the wife of the late Leon Douglas. She 
was a member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include one son, Earl Douglas of Orchid Park, N.Y.; several nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.
SOUTH, Lucille OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
Lucille South, 90, of 528 Spofford Street, Pulaski, died August 13, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Clarence Stewart and Bill Moss 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. South was married to the late William B. South.
Survivors include, one son, Charles Hamilton, Charlotte N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Estell Simmons, Pulaski; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 2 
great-great-grandchildren, and 2 foster grandchildren.
SOUTHERLAND, Lillie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1984
Ms. Lillie Lee Southerland, age 94, of Route 2, Prospect, died January 20, 1984 
at Ardmore Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held in the Carr and Erwin Chapel Saturday, January 21, at 
2:30 p. m. with the Rev. William Moss officiating. Burial was in Prospect 
Cemetery.
Ms. Southerland was the daughter of the late Joe and Sally Ann McAlister 
Southerland. She was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Naomi Chunn of Nashville; and one nephew, 
Richard Randolph of Prospect.
SOUTHERLAND, Ray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mr. Ray Southerland, 56, Pulaski, died on Friday, Feb. 15, 1985, in Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Charles D. and 
Edna Lucy Wall Southerland. He was self-employed as a service station mechanic.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Floyd Farris officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Hutton Southerland, Pulaski; one 
daughter, Debbie Rogers, Goodspring; two sisters, Frances Holt, Pulaski, and 
Mildred Riggs, Florida; and two grandchildren.
SPANN, Dottie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Miss Dottie Spann, 79, of Pulaski, formerly of Dickson, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 
1988, at Merihill Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Monday, 
Jan. 18, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Jim Sutton officiating. Burial was 
in Gibsonville Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Dickson County, Miss Spann was the daughter of the late Jacob and 
Sarah Gafford Spann. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Martha Batey of Dickson; several nieces and 
nephews.
SPEARS, Sandra Stacum and son, Jonathan OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 
1986
Mrs. Sandra Spears and her son, Jonathan, two years old, were killed in a 
one-car accident Sunday, Jan. 26, 1986, in Greenville, N.C.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, in Cambridge, Md.
Survivors include husband and father, Don Spears; her parents and maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Slacum of Cambridge, Md.; paternal grandparents, 
Mrs. Jean Spears; great-grandmother, Mrs. Louise Derryberry and aunt, Mrs. 
Phillip Dunnavant.
SPENCE, Irene Bryan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jan 1987
Mrs. Irene Bryan Spence, 94, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Ridgeway, S. C.
A native of Mount Olivet, N. C., Mrs. Spence was the daughter of the late Thomas 
Needham and Carrie Linney Barnes Bryan and was married to the late Samuel A. 
Spence.
Survivors include two sons, Palmer Spence of Pulaski, Thomas Spence of Atlanta, 
Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Larry L. Barron of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Mrs. 
Pauline Quinn of North Carolina; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 
one step-son, John Spence of Wilmington, N.C.
SPIERS, Willie Palmer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Willie Palmer Spiers, age 57, died Monday, June 15, 1981. He was a resident of 
Tavernier for seven years coming from Elkton, Tenn.
He is survived by his wife, Millie of Tavernier; a daughter, Millie Dell King, 
Knoxville, Tenn.; and three sons, Bill of New Orleans, La., George of Ft. Myers, 
Fla. and Don Allen Spiers of West Germany.
Private services were held Friday, June 19th at the family residence by William 
R. Vaneyerdam. Cremation arrangements by the Neptune Society.
SPINDLER, Joseph William OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1989
Mr. William Joseph Spindler, 86, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 14, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Sister Virginia Schwartz officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Maryland, Mr. Spindler was the son of the late William and Florence 
Cecilia Bounds Spindler. He was a World War II veteran and retired dispatcher 
for Rinkers Construction Company. Survivors include nieces and nephews.
SPIVEY, Marvin Clay OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
Marvin Clay Spivey, 72, of Route 3, Pulaski, died on Friday, April 15, 1983 in 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Joe A. Moore at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 
April 17 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Spivey was a member of the Church of Christ and a 
retired farmer and merchant.
His wife, Emmie E. Eslick Spivey of Pulaski, survives. He was the son of the 
late Matt Spivey and Emma Porter Spivey.
Additional survivors include, one brother, Wilson Spivey of Lynnville; one 
sister, Mrs. Raymond Collins of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews, and several 
great nieces and nephews.
SPIVY, Robert Clark OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Feb 1987
Smoking apparently caused fires that burned a Giles County man to death Tuesday 
Night. Roy Clark Spivy, 68, Route 2, Lynnville became a victim of accidental 
death.
Graveside services for Mr. Spivy were at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Lynnwood 
Cemetery with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Mr. Spivy was the son of the late William Morton and Maggie L. White Spivy.
Survivors include two sons, Billy Spivy of Lynnville and Mac Spivy of Nashville; 
two daughters, Kay Richardson and Donna McClurg, both of Antioch, Tenn.; two 
brothers, Otis Spivy of Pulaski and Olie Spivy of Lynnville; one sister, Mary 
Hickman of Lynnville, and two grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
SPRINGER, Robbie Mae Dugger OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Apr 1989
Robbie Mae Dugger Springer, 82, Lawrenceburg, died Monday, March 27, 1989, at 
Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg after a short illness. Funeral services were 
held Wednesday, March 29 at Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg with 
Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
Mrs. Springer was a native of Texas and the daughter of the late William Allen 
and Anna Pearl Collins Dugger. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Springer. 
She was a member of the Pulaski Street Church of Christ, a registered nurse and 
retired from ASCS office.
Survivors include two brothers, Allen and Grady Dugger, both of Lawrenceburg; 
one sister, Joan Bachtel of Toledo, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
North Funeral Home in Lawrenceburg in charge of arrangements.
SPROUSE, Robert Wilson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1988
Mr. Robert Wilson Sprouse, 82, of Buras, La., died Wednesday, June 22, 1988, at 
Port Sulphur General Hospital in Louisiana. Funeral services were held Saturday, 
June 25, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. 
Burial was in Bee Springs Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Sprouse was the son of the late Robert and Mary 
Rollin Sprouse.
Survivors include three sons, James Herbert Sprouse of Pulaski, Robert Wayne 
Sprouse of Buras, La., Paul Dean Sprouse of Grand Rapids, Mich.; two daughters, 
Violet Marie Sweeney of Franklin, Betty Jean Pittman of La Porte, Ind.; two 
brothers, Benny Sprouse of San Bernadino, Calif.; Allen D. Sprouse of Pulaski; 
24 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
STAFFORD, Chester OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Jul 1985
Chester Stafford, 65, of Minor Hill, died Monday, July 1, 1985, at St. Thomas 
Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Edward and Hattie Ward 
Stafford. He was an employee of Brown's Ferry.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Danny Pettus officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie M. Stafford of Minor Hill; four sons, Danny 
Stafford of Rogersville, Ala., Stevie and Troy Stafford, both of Minor Hill, 
Gary Stafford of Pulaski; two daughters, Kay Hughes, Patsy Davis, both of Minor 
Hill; three brothers, Bill Stafford of Louisville, Ky., Solon and Edward 
Stafford, both of Pulaski; one sister, Emma Jones; and 10 grandchildren.
STAFFORD, David Lynn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Apr 1987
The 16-year-old Giles County High School student critically injured in an 
automobile accident Sunday night died Tuesday. David Lynn Stafford, Route 6, 
Pulaski, died in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville of massive head and internal 
injuries.
The boy was injured in the two-car accident that took the life of Larry Dean 
Smith, 51, Pulaski. Smith's funeral was held Wednesday.....
Stafford was a native of Giles County and a junior at GCHS. He was the son of 
Loyd and Evolyene Faye Griggs Stafford of Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton and Doyle Smith officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
Survivors in addition to his parents include three brothers, Toney Wells, James 
Marvin Wells and Loyd Stafford, Jr., all of Pulaski; one step-sister, Shantell 
Stafford of Georgia; paternal grandfather, Solon Stafford of Pulaski; paternal 
grandmother, Eleanor Stafford of Pulaski; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Willie Griggs of Pulaski; two nieces and nephews.
STAFFORD, Leslie Clifford OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Oct 1982
Mr. Leslie Clifford Stafford, 63, Louisville, Ky., died Thursday, October 7, 
1982 in Veteran's Hospital, Louisville. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. 
Monday, October 11 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial was in Pleasant Ridge 
Cemetery, the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Mr. Stafford was the son of Mrs. Lena Smith Hensley of Pulaski, and the late 
Neal Stafford.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Campbell 
Stafford, Louisville; three sons, Buford C., Robert L. and David N. Stafford, 
Louisville; a daughter, Mrs. Debra K. Ciukaj, Louisville; two brothers, Noah 
Stafford, Louisville, and Lerten Stafford, Pulaski; two sisters, Miss Nanella 
Stafford, and Mrs. Eva Snodgrass, Louisville; and five grandchildren.
Mr. Stafford was a retired veteran of the U. S. Army.
STAGGS, Leonard Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1983
Mr. Leonard Butler Staggs, age 76, of Route 1, Lynnville, died September 16, 
1983, at his residence.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel Sunday, September 18, at 
1:00 p.m. with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Staggs was a native of Washington State, and was retired from Gabriel. He 
was married to Wessie McGee Staggs of Lynnville and was the son of the late 
William and Louise Cummins Staggs.
Survivors other than his wife include, two step-sons, Kenneth Daughreity and 
Leonard Daughreity, both of Ohio; one step-daughter, Marcilene McGee of Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. Dixie Prentice of Lynnville; one half-sister, Cary Nichols of 
Washington State; five grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
STALL, Joe Ann Trotter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 May 1989
Mrs. Joe Ann Stall, 51, of Miami, Fla., died Friday, May 12, 1989. Funeral 
services were held Tuesday, May 16, 1989, at Taylor Street Church of Christ with 
James Albert Bell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Stall was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary 
Trotter. She was a member of the West Woodlawn Church of Christ and a secretary 
in the Dade County Public School System in Miami.
Survivors include four sisters, Anna Calvert of Lynnville, Margaret Swanson and 
Mildred Jean Parker, both of Nashville, Helen Wynn of Miami; two brothers, L. G. 
Daly of Nashville, Thomas Daly of Winslow, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews.
STALLONS, Dorothy Ann Thompson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1985
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Stallons, 57, of Cadiz, Ky., died Saturday, September 7, 1985, 
at Trigg County Hospital, following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Goodwin Funeral Home 
with Rev. Julius Carter officiating. Burial was in East End Cemetery in Cadiz.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William and Willie 
Beets Thompson and the mother of the late Elwood Neal Stallons, Jr. She was a 
member of Cadiz United Methodist Church where she served as church secretary and 
taught the Triple L. Sunday School Class. She was a member of Cadiz Knight 
Homemakers Club and was secretary of the Soil Extension Conservation Service.
Survivors include her husband, Elwood Neal Stallons of Cadiz; one son, William 
C. Stallons of Trigg County, Ky.; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McNeal of 
Joelton, Ms. Helen Youngblood of Nashville, Mrs. Mamie Pryor and Mrs. Katherine 
Cross, both of Pulaski; one brother, Billy Joe Thompson of Athens, Ala.; and one 
grandson.
STANFORD, Charles Delma OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Mar 1987
Mr. Charles Delma Stanford, 72, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 11, 1987, at 
his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday, March 13, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sadie Mae Stanford of Pulaski; six sons, 
Dennis, Melvin, Richard, Charles, Robert and Randy Stanford, all of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Patsy Cox of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Quilla Tankersly of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Elise Garrett of Nashville, Mrs. Ozella Smith of Alabama; 17 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
STANFORD, Clara Lou Lanier Roller OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Aug 1982
Mrs. Clara Lou Roller Stanford, 54, Route 3, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, July 27, 
1982.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Melvin Richard Stanford, Pulaski; her mother and 
father, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lanier, Pulaski; a son, Randy Roller, and a daughter, 
Mrs. Cynthia Lynn Ray, Pulaski; three brothers, Robert A. Lanier and Carrol B. 
Lanier, Pulaski, and Woodrow Lanier, McMinnville; three sisters, Sarah Catherine 
Campbell, Pulaski, Gwynn Freeman, Shelbyville, and Martha Sue Miller, 
Hendersonville; and two grandchildren.
STANFORD, James Wilburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jul 1982
James Wilburn Stanford, 64, of Columbia died on Monday, July 12, 1982 at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 p. m. on Wednesday, July 14 at 
Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Church of Christ, Mr. Stanford was 
employed as a drag line operator for M. C. West. He was married to May Hunter 
Stanford and the son of W. C. Stanford and the late Nancy Powers Stanford.
In addition to his wife and father he is survived by, three daughters, Mrs. 
Gerald Barr of New Market, AL, Mrs. James Nance of Mt. Pleasant, TN, and Mrs. 
Jeffery Smith of Madison, TN; 4 sisters, Mrs. Audrey Odell of Warren, MI, Mrs. 
Geneva Franklin of Jackson, MS, Mrs. Sara Porter and Mrs. Tom Mitchell, both of 
Huntsville, AL; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
STARKS, Pearline Appleton OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Aug 1983
Mrs. Pearline Starks died Thursday, August 18, 1983 in Giles County Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 21 at Jordan Funeral Home 
Chapel with burial in the Leggtown Cemetery, Leggtown, Alabama, the Rev. Roy 
White officiating.
Mrs. Starks is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Oliver, Miss Eddie Marie 
Starks, Miss Oneda Starks, and Mrs. Paula Johnson, Pulaski; four sons, William 
Starks of Indianapolis, Olan Starks, Jr., Joe T. and Daryl Starks, Pulask; two 
sisters, Miss Otha Appleton, Mississippi, and Mrs. Audry Grigsby, Texas; four 
brothers, Eddie Appleton, Nashville, Joe D. and Clifford Appleton, Prospect, and 
William Appleton, Pulaski.
STEAKLEY, Wheeler Ben OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1988
Mr. Wheeler Ben Steakley, 66, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dwight Bledsoe officiating. Burial was in Charity Lane 
Cemetery in Hazel Green, Ala.
A native of Madison County, Ala., Mr. Steakley was the son of the late Wheeler 
and Bertha Price Steakley. He was a repairman for Costal Vending Company.
Survivors include his wife, Louise M. Steakley of Pulaski; one son, James G. 
Steakley of Pulaski; four grandchildren.
STEELE, James Aaron OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Aug 1987
Mr. James Aaron Steele, 80, of Lynnville, died Thursday, August 13, 1987, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, August 14, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Leon Reed officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Steele was the son of the late Thomas Jefferson 
and Olivia Ann Rowell Steele. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kate Steele of Lynnville; three sons, Don, 
Billy and Tommy Steele, all of Lynnville; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Ralston of 
Lynnville; one brother, Gordon Steele of Lewisburg; 13 grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
STEELMAN, James Riley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1980
Funeral services were held Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel for James Riley Steelman, 80, of Prospect by the Rev. Jimmy Hargrove. 
Burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens. Mr. Steelman died Thursday in Mineral 
Wells, Texas.
A native of Lincoln County, he was the son of the late George and Priscilla 
Warren Steelman and was married to the late Elizabeth Phelps Steelman. He was a 
World War I veteran and retired employee of DuPont and the TVA.
Survivors include two sons, James R. Steelman, Melbourne, Fla. and George 
Steelman, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Imma Ann McMichael, Mineral Wells and 
Mrs. Ruth Garrett, Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers, George Steelman, Athens, 
Ala., Jink Steelman, Ardmore, Ala. and Floyd Steelman, Haines City, Fla.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Maggie Fellows, Elkton, Mrs. Myrtle Hargrove, Athens and Mrs. Tiny 
Hargrove, Greenville, Miss.; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
STEPHENS, James Kenneth OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Oct 1985
Mr. James Kenneth Stephesm, 68, of Nashville, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 1985, at 
Westside Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 
Oct. 15, at the First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Ron Becton 
officiating. Burial was in Harpeth Hills Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pauline Robbins Stephens; one daughter, Mrs. 
Linda Curtis; two sons, Jacky W. and Jerry D. Stephens, all of Nashville; one 
brother, Shelby Stephens of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Jo Goolsby, Pulaski; 
seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
STEPHENS, Mary Yokley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
Mary Yokley Stephens, 80, of Route 3, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, April 15, 1983 
in Birmingham, AL.
Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. B. F. Coefield at 2:00 P.M. on 
Saturday, April 17 in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Stephens was a member of the Methodist Church and 
a housewife.
Her husband, William S. Stephens of Pulaski, survives. She was the daughter of 
the late Samuel and Hortense Steele Yokley.
Additional survivors include, two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Glaze of Pleasant Grove, 
Ala., and Mrs. Lady S. Kicker of Center Point, Ala.; two grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
STEVENS, Harvey E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Nov 1980
Harvey E. Stevens, 84, of Lewisburg, died Thursday afternoon at a hospital in 
that city.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a. m. Saturday at London Funeral Home, 
with burial in Old Orchard Cemetery, Petersburg.
A native of Giles County, he was a retired employee of the Church Street Church 
of Christ in Lewisburg and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, James Stevens; a sister, Mrs. Clara Mae Jones, both of 
Lewisburg; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
STEVENS, Horace Dwight OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1981
Horace Dwight Stevens, 91, died at Giles County Hospital, April 27, 1981.
Graveside services is to be held at Maplewood Cemetery Friday , 10:00 a. m. The 
Rev. Lynn McDowell will officiate.
Survived by two sons, Clyde Edgar Stevens, Pulaski, and James Kenneth Stevens, 
Dayton, Ohio; seven grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral 
Home in charge of arrangements.
STEVENSON, John Baxter OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Jul 1985
John Baxter Stevenson, 80, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, July 16, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Werner 
and Lela Mitchell Stevenson. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Bethesda Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Tom Stevenson of Pulaski; two sons, Logan 
Stevenson of Wheelertown, Tennessee, Carl Stevenson of Nashville; one daughter, 
Rebecca Minatra of Memphis; one brother, Willis Stevenson of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Nannie Hughey of Bryson, Iva White of Ardmore; six grandchildren and 
six great-grandchildren.
STEVENSON, John Henry II OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1981
John Henry Stevenson, II, 64, senior vice-president and member of the Board of 
Directors of the Union Bank died this morning (February 18) at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville, after an extended illness.
Mr. Stevenson served on the official board and as treasurer of the First United 
Methodist Church and was a charter member and past president of the Lions Club. 
He also served on the Board of Directors and as treasurer of the Giles County 
Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Mr. Stevenson was an avid golfer and member of the Hillcrest Country Club.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Leon and Lucille Stevenson. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anne Daly Stevenson; one son, John Henry 
Stevenson, III of St. Louis, Missouri, and three grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time. The family has requested 
that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the American Cancer Society or 
the memorial fund at First United Methodist Church. Bennett-May Funeral Home in 
charge of arrangements.
STEVENSON, Orlean Young OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Apr 1982
Orlean Young Stevenson, 91, died on Thursday, March 25 in Mason Nursing Home in 
Lake Worth, Florida.
Born in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Charlie 
McLaurine Young.
She attended Bethany School at Bryson and Martin Female College, Pulaski.
Graveside services were conducted at Auburndale, Florida Cemetery on Monday, 
March 29, Rev. Mario Alfonso officiating. She was a Methodist.
Survivors are her son, Charles L. Stevenson, Boyndon Beach, Florida; daughter, 
Mary Angel, Shreveport, LA; a brother, Overton S. Young, Adamsville, TN.
Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale, Fla. in charge of arrangements.
STEVENSON, Paul Andrew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, __ Dec 1981
Paul Andrew Stevenson, 19, of Route 6, Frankewing, died on Saturday, December 
12, 1981, of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was an employee of 
Giles County Welding.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. Monday, December 14, at Ralston Brown 
McCauley Funeral Home, with burial in Wright Cemetery.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everette Stevenson of McBurg; one 
sister, Phyllis Stevenson, Nashville; one half-sister, Vivian Wise, Pulaski; one 
brother, Frankie Stevenson, Fayettevile and Check this one!
STEWART, Agnes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Memorial services for Mrs. Agnes Stewart, 38, of Route 6, Pulaski, who died 
Thursday, March 19 in Giles County Hospital, were held Monday at 6:30 p. m. at 
the First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. J. L. Perry.
Mrs. Stewart, born in Bells Hill, Scotland, was the daughter of the late Duncan 
and Agnes Hunter Campbell.
Survivors include her husband, William Barr Stewart; a brother, David Campbell, 
Scotland; two sisters, Mrs. Phamie Stevenson and Mrs. Mary Dickson, Scotland. 
Pulaski Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
STEWART, Charles Coleman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Jul 1982
Charles Coleman Stewart, Lawrenceburg, died on Wednesday, July 14, 1982, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late Mrs. Rosie Stewart.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, July 17, at Saint John United 
Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg, with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery, Ernest 
Howse officiating. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Charles Duerson, and two granddaughters, 
Louisville, KY; a half-brother, Lewis P. Fields, Lawrenceburg; one sister, Mrs. 
Minnie Rhodes, Detroit.
STEWART, Gracie Lucile OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Dec 1989
Mrs. Gracie Lucile Stewart, 72, of Prospect, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 17, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Truman 
Hibbett officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Stewart was the daughter of the late 
Merritt and Mary Jane Fitzpatrick Compton.
Survivors include her husband, Raymond Mark Stewart of Prospect; two sons, 
Merritt Stewart of Prospect, Joe Stewart of Gate City, Va.; one step-son, Robert 
Stewart of Texas; three daughters, Joy Shackelford of Pulaski, Mrs. Bobby Elder 
of Harvest, Ala.; one brother, Charles Compton of Elkmont, Ala.; five sisters, 
Bessie Haney, Viola Turner and Ruth Black, all of Athens, Ala., Emma Hobbs and 
Locita Locke, both of Elkmont, Ala.; 10 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
STEWART, Ray Monroe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jun 1987
Dr. Ray Monroe Stewart, 83, died Thursday, June 11, 1987, at Alexander Nursing 
Home in Royal Oak, Michigan. Graveside services were held Monday, June 15, at 
John-Lay Cemetery with Clifton Johnson officiating. North Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Alabama, Dr. Stewart was the son of the late James M. and Mae Brock 
Stewart.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Stewart of Michigan; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby 
Alexander and Mrs. Sue Caldwell, both of Nashville, Mrs. Dale Davenport of 
Pulaski and Mrs. Lillie Newton of Lawrenceburg; one brother, Elton Stewart of 
Manchester; several nieces and nephews.
STINNETT, Alberta (Dee) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert (Dee) Stinnett, 85, of 125 Phillips Street, 
Pulaski, will be conducted by the Rev. W. J. Moses at 1:00 p. m. Thursday, April 
23, 1981 at Powell Chapel A. M. E. Church where she was a long time member.
Mrs. Stinnett who died Monday morning, April 20, 1981 at Giles County Hospital 
was the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes Wright Huff.
Survivors include her husband Buford Stinnett; one daughter, Mrs. Martha 
Starling, a foster daughter; Mrs. Fannie Myers, all of Pulaski; three sons, 
General Frank Stinnett of Pulaski, Joe Edward Cannamore of Nashville and Buford 
Stinnett, Jr., of Cincinnati, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Mary Etta Whitaker of 
Pulaski; and 11 grandchildren. Interment Powell Chapel Cemetery. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
STOCKMAN, Nora Lee Phillips OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mrs. Nora Lee Stockman, 99, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 6, 1988, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 7, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Judd Hayes and the Rev. Clarence Stewart 
officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Stockman was the daughter of the late Milton and 
Lou Harwell Phillips and was married to the late Charles M. Stockman.
Survivors include two sons, Woodrow Stockman of Waynesboro, Cecil Stockman of 
Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Loyd Alsup and Mrs Myrtle Stanford, both of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Berdie Adcock of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Hautie Knox of Knoxville; 
12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
STOGNER, Charles OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Feb 1989
A former Giles County teacher and coach died at his Nashville home Wednesday 
after a lengthy illness. Charles Stogner, 38, a native of Giles County, formerly 
taught at Bridgeforth Middle School.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. 
Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Stogner was the son of the late Paul Stogner and Rachel Wheeler Stogner and a 
member of the Baptist Church. He was a sales representative for R. J. Reynolds 
Tobacco Company.
Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Pam Howard Stogner, 
Nashville; one son, Charles Howard Stogner, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Carolyn Humphrey, Cookeville, Mrs. Kay Joiner, Gross Point, Mich., and Susan 
Stogner, Memphis; and two brothers, Preston Stogner, Carey, N.C. and Ronnie Lee 
Stogner, Minor Hill.
STONE, Francis Marion OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Mar 1983
Mr. Francis Marion Stone, 88, Lewisburg, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 1983, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, 
Feb. 28 at London Funeral Home, Lewisburg, with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery.
A former resident of Lynnville, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Earline 
Duckworth Stone, Lewisburg; one daughter, Mrs. Lillian Wilkes, Lewisburg; one 
sister, Mrs. Odell Lavender, Franklin; and two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen 
Boyce, Shelbyville, and Mrs. Jean Yates, Knoxville.
STONE, Gilbert Matthew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Apr 1982
Gilbert Matthew Stone, 75, of 510 South Third Street in Pulaski, died Sunday, 
April 18, 1982, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverends Bill Moss and Paul Allen at 3:00 p. 
m. on Tuesday, April 20, at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of South Carolina and a retired salesman for Investors Diversified 
Syndicate. Mr. Stone was a member of the Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edith G. Stone of Pulaski. Additional Survivors 
include, one daughter, Mrs. Luann Stewart of Herndon, VA; one brother, Dr. 
Robert Stone of Evanston, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Poignant of New York 
and Mrs. Fred Langford of Spartanburg, SC; and two grandchildren.
STONE, Johnnie Mae Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie Mae Harris Stone, age 78, were held at 10 a.m. 
Saturday, Feb. 22, 1986, at Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
Mrs. Stone was the daughter of the late John Barton and Mary Eliza Harris and 
was married to the late O. O. Stone.
Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Shirley Butler of Pulaski.
STONE, Lucille Cotton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,
Mrs. Lucille Cotton Stone, 88, of Columbia, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Godwin Chapel United 
Methodist Church in Columbia with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Oakes and 
Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Stone was married to the late Frank W. Stone, Sr. Survivors include one 
daughter, Mrs. Willis (Irene) Stevenson of Pulaski.
STONE, Miriam Robertson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1983
Mrs. Miriam Robertson Stone died on Saturday, March 5, 1983 in Westou, Ontario, 
Canada following an extended illness. Mrs. Stone was a former resident of 
Pulaski and was the widow of the late James Butler Stone of Pulaski who died in 
1965.
Memorial services will be held for Mrs. Stone on Thursday, March 10, in 
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Mrs. Stone is survived by a niece, Mrs. Kathleen Strong, of Mississauga.
STONE, Ruth Lucille Prentice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1985
Ruth Lucille Prentice Stone, 71, of Pulaski, died Thursday, June 20, 1985, at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter 
of the late John Willis and Maggie Pearl Vick Prentice. She was a member of the 
Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel in Lawrenceburg with burial in Campbellsville Cemetery, John Fulker 
officiating.
Survivors include her husband, William Henry Stone of Pulaski; two sons, Charles 
and John Stone, both of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Rose, Mrs. Mary 
Breeding, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Jewel Peden of Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Mrs. 
Rose Wright, Mrs. Reba Prentice, Mrs. Anna Peden, all of Pulaski; and 12 
grandchildren.
STOREY, Albert Elmo OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Oct 1981
Albert Elmo Storey, 69, resident of Bryson community, died Monday, October 5, 
1981, in Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday, October 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel
with burial in Elkton Cemetery. Rev. William Suddarth officiating.
Survivors include his wife Mary Elizabeth Storey, Bryson and two sons, Mike 
Storey and Wilbur Storey, both of Lexington; two daughters, Judith Scrogham, 
Bardstown, Ky., and Carol Gunafakes of Roseville, Ca.; one brother, John Storey, 
Nashville and one sister, Martha Sue Parker, Detroit, Mich. Ten grandchildren 
and five great grandchildren.
STOREY, Betty Sue OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Nov 1987
Miss Betty Sue Storey, 91, of Madison, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1987, at 
Madison Funeral Home with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, Miss Storey was the daughter of the late Ross Leon and 
Mary Mildred Aymett Storey. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and was 
retired from the U. S. Government Agricultural Department.
STOREY, Dave T. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Dave T. Storey, 63, of West Madison Street, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, June 23, 
1982 at Giles County Hospital.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Grady and Florence Merrell 
Storey. He was a retired radio and TV repairman.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Bee Spring 
Cemetery, G. C. Fox officiating. Carr and Erwin in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Samella M. Storey, Pulaski; one son, John M. 
Storey, Elkton; one daughter, Renee Wiser, Bunker Hill; a sister, Mrs. Glen 
Sigmon, Pulaski; and one grandchild.
STOREY, Frances Loyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Apr 1989
Frances Loyd Storey, 73, died Wednesday, April 12 at her home in Sacremento, 
Calif. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 16 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Bill Bates officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Mike Storey, Atlanta, Ga., Wilbur Storey, 
Adamsville; two daughters, Judy Scrogham, Louisville, Ky., Carol Storey, 
Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Monte Wilburn Loyd, Pulaski; one sister, 
Eleanor Poppa, Port Richey, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
STOREY, Joan Rich OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Feb 1982
Mrs. Joan Rich Storey, 56, died on Saturday, February 20, 1982, at her 
residence, 319 Elm Street, Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Solon Rich and the 
wife of the late Robert F. Storey, Jr. She was the retired co-owner of Pulaski 
Lumber Company and a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 22, at First Presbyterian 
Church, Gudger Nichols, J. L. Perry and Neal Dean officiating, with burial in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Solon Rich, Pulaski; a daughter, Mrs. Suzanne 
Ford, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Bee, Pulaski; two brothers, Thomas K. 
Rich, Columbia and Wade Rich, Huntsville, Alabama.
STOREY, Robert Franklin Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Feb 1980
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon, February 22 at 2:00 o'clock 
for Robert Franklin Storey, Jr., 61, co-owner of Pulaski Lumber Company at the 
First Presbyterian Church in Pulaski with Dr. H. Gudger Nichols, pastor of the 
church, and the Rev. Neal Dean of Brentwood. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Storey died Wednesday, February 20 at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
The native Giles Countian and son of the late Robert Franklin Sr. and Edna 
Harwell Storey, was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in which he served 
as a deacon. He was a member of the Giles County Chamber of Commerce where he 
had served as a past director. He was also a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Rich Storey of Pulaski; a daughter, Miss 
Suzanne Storey of Nashville and a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Thompson of Pulaski. 
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
STOREY, Robert Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Apr 1987
Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Storey, 60, of Pulaski, died Monday, April 20, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Storey was the son of the late Gray H. and Laura 
D. Collins, Storey. He was a truck driver for Maremont-Gabriel Corporation and 
was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Morris Storey of Pulaski; two brothers, Elvin 
Storey of Pulaski and William Storey of Nashville; two sisters, Betty Storey 
Holley of Pulaski and Mildred Simmons of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
STORY, Etta Solena OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Dec 1987
Mrs. Etta Solena Story, 96, of Hickory, N.C., died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1987, at 
Catawba Memorial Hospital in Hickory. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 
20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Judson Hayes and Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Story was the daughter of the late Aud Story. She 
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include one son, Homer Story of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Bertha 
Howery of Hickory, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
STORY, Evelyn Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1981
Mrs. Evelyn Elizabeth Story, 65, of Route 2, Pulaski, died Tuesday, September 22 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart. Burial followed in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
A nurse on the staff of Giles County Hospital, Mrs. Story was a native of Giles 
County, the daughter of the late Willie and Maude Burns Holley.
Survivors include her husband, Elvin Story; a son, Harold Wayne Wolaver, Diana; 
two brothers, Tom Holley, Lewisburg and Dick Holley, Fayetteville; three 
sisters, Miss Ethel Holley, and Mrs. Syble Higgs, Fayetteville and Mrs. Frances 
Sheppard, Texas and five grandchildren.
STORY, Homer OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09May 1989
Homer Story, 69, died Friday, May 5, 1989 at Oakwood Health Care Center in 
Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Aud and Etta Blade Story. 
Survivors include one son, Jackie Story, Smyrna; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Sands 
and Mrs. Leroy Simmons, both of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Howery, North 
Carolina; nine grandchildren.
STORY, Laura Daisy Collins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Daisy Story, 85, of Route 2, Pulaski, who died 
Wednesday, June 25, in Giles County Hospital. were held Saturday at 1:00 p. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister G. C. Fox. Interment was 
in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A Marshall County native, Mrs. Story was the daughter of the late Alamond A. and 
Susa Annah Neese Collins and was the wife of the late Gray Hopkins Story.
Survivors include three sons, Robert L. Story and Elvin A. Story, Pulaski, and 
William Paul Story, Royal Oak, Mich.; three daughters, Mrs. Flournoy Holley, 
Pulaski, Mrs. Viola Gilliam, Nashville and Mrs. Mildred Simmons, Detroit, Mich.; 
a sister, Mrs. Lola Crowell, Nashville; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren 
and one great great grandchild.
STORY, Margaret Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1988
Mrs. Margaret Wilson Story, 70, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 1988, at 
Maury Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Mercer and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Story was the daughter of the late Henry and 
Annie O'Neal Young. She was retired from the Lee-Mar Shirt Company.
Survivors include her husband, Homer Story of Pulaski; one son, Jackie Story of 
Smyrna; two daughters, Annette Simmons and Sandra Sands, both of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Henry Butler and Johnny Young, both of Pulaski; nine grandchildren.
STORY, Mary Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Mary Louise Story, age 80, of Madison, passed away March 3, 1984. Funeral 
services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Madison Presbyterian Church P.C.A. with 
the Reverend Wilkson D. Webb officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Story was the daughter of the late Ross Leon and 
Mildred Aymett Story. She was a retired school teacher. Mrs. Story was active in 
the Madison Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Story is survived by one sister, Betty Sue Story, of Madison.
Memorial gifts may be donated to the organ fund of the Madison Presbyterian 
Church in lieu of flower or in donation to the American Cancer Society.
STOVALL, Thomas Alton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1988
Mr. Thomas Alton Stovall, 84, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Harold Loyd officiating. Burial was in Bee Spring Cemetery. A native 
of Lincoln County, Mr. Stovall was the son of the late Sterling E. and Lena Loyd 
Stovall. He was a farmer. Survivors include four brothers, Fred, Wilson and 
Stanley Stovall, all of Pulaski, Frank Stovall of Florida; one sister, Mrs. John 
Baugh Beech of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
STOVALL, William Wesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jan 1988
Mr. William Wesley Stovall, 62, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 18, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Stovall was the son of the late William Kerns and 
Ethel Fudge Stovall. He was a member of the Methodist church and a furniture 
salesman at Hunter-Smith Furniture Company in Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Wilburn Stovall of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Wiseman of Pulaski; two grandsons, Robert Wesley and 
John Dillon Wiseman, both of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Taylor and Mrs. 
Nelle Thompson, both of Pulaski; one brother, Thomas A. Stovall of Houston, 
Texas; several nieces and nephews.
STRACENER, Coleman A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Coleman A. Stracener, 66, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 14, at Lewisburg's 
Community Hospital.
Services were Monday, March 16, in the Westbrook Funeral Home in Bee Be, Ark. 
Burial was in Blasingame Cemetery in Bee Be.
He is survived by his parents, Clara and Jula Pickens Stracener; his wife, Amy 
Stone Stracener of Pulaski; two sons, Carroll Stracener of Tuscaloosa, Ala. and 
Windell Stracener of Erlanger, Ky.; two sisters, Lillian Breckenridge and Norma 
Graham, both of El Paso, Texas; and three grandchildren.
STRATTON, Matt OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mr. Matt Stratton, 76, of Nashville died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1986, at a local 
infirmary. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 22, at Roesch, Patton, Forris 
and Charlton Funeral Home with Dr. Perry Michael officiating. Burial was in 
Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Stratton was a native of Davidson County.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille Sands Stratton of Nashville; two daughters, 
Beverly Reeves of Lynnville, Dibby Freeman of Nashville; one sister, Kathy Hager 
of Nashville; five grandchildren.
STRAWN, Ethel Parker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1987
Mrs. Ethel Parker Strawn, 55, died Monday, March 2, 1987, at her residence in 
Huntsville, Alabama, after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. 
Wednesday, March 4, at Laughlin Funeral Home in Huntsville, with burial in Maple 
Hill Cemetery also in Huntsville.
Mrs. Strawn was a Giles County native. She was a graduate of Bodenham High 
School and Martin Methodist College and lived in Huntsville since 1958. She was 
employed as a budget analyst at MITCOM.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Parker of the Bryson 
Community; her husband, Frank E. Strawn of Huntsville; one daughter, Margaret 
Strawn Morring of Huntsville.
STRAWN, Frank E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Nov 1987
Mr. Frank E. Strawn, 58, son of the late Andrew J. (Jack) and Jessie Follis 
Strawn, died at his home in Huntsville, Ala., on Oct. 15, 1987, following a long 
illness.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 16 at Laughlin Funeral Home in Huntsville 
with John Woodall and J. C. Davidson officiating. Burial was in Maple Hill 
Cemetery in Huntsville.
Mr. Strawn, a native of Giles County, was retired from the U. S. Army Missile 
Command and worked as an auctioneer. He served in the U. S. Air Force for four 
years, was a 32 degree Mason and Shriner and a member of the Church of Christ. 
He was married to the late Ethel Parker Strawn, also of Giles County.
STREET, Jennie Mae Davis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Feb 1985
Mrs. Jennie Mae Street, 61, Route 2, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Maury County, she was the daughter of the late 
Robert James and Jennie McCullum Davis. She was a member of the Church of 
Christ.
Graveside services were to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Rose Hill 
Cemetery in Columbia. Bennett May Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Lee Street, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Nellie Dunnavant, Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
STUCKEY, Lillian Hulsey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1980
Mrs. Lillian Hulsey Stuckey, 93, of Alexander City, Ala. died November 14, 1980 
in Russell Hospital following an extended illness. She was a Giles County 
native.
Funeral services were conducted at First Baptist Church at 3:00 p. m. Saturday 
in Alexander City with burial in Hillview Memorial Park. The Rev. Andrew 
Colthrop and S. G. Gupton officiated.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Will Davidson and Mrs. O. S. Young and one 
brother Robert Hulsey all of Bryson in Giles County.
SULLIVAN, Constance Clarinda Boaz OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1986
Mrs. Constance Clarinda Sullivan, died Wednesday, March 19, 1986, in Englewood, 
Colorado. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Rev. Dean Parker and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Rev. Dean Parker and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Sullivan was the daughter of the late William B. 
Boaz and was married to the late Paul Sullivan.
Mrs. Sullivan's mother, Mrs. Ora Lee Bishop of Pulaski, survives.
STURM, Bertha OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1986
Mrs. Bertha Sturm, 79, of Brandon, Fla., died Thursday, Sept. 18, 1986, in that 
city. Memorial services in Brandon were held Sept. 19 with burial in Forrest 
Hills Cemetery in Canton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to 
the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
Survivors include two daughter, Edith Homer of Uniontown, Ohio, Judy Foranda of 
Brandon; one brother and sister of West Germany; seven grandchildren; two 
great-grandchildren.
SUMNERS, Blanche Minatra OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1986
Mrs. Blanche Minatra Sumners, 97, of Pulaski, died Friday, April 11, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 
14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Sumners was the daughter of the late David W. and 
Frances Bennett Minatra and was married to the late Morgan Sumners.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Poston of Graysville, Ga.; two sisters, 
Mrs. Nola Harwell and Mrs. Claudia Foyd, both of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren; 20 
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
SUMNERS, Everette P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1981
Graveside services for Everette P. Sumners, 72, of Route 4, Pulaski, who died 
Friday, April 10 in Fairhaven Nursing Home, were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p. m. 
at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. Frank Rouse was the officiant.
Mr. Sumners, a Tennessee native, was the son of Mrs. Blanche Sumners of Pulaski, 
who survives, and the late Morgan P. Sumners.
In addition to his mother survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bettty Driscall 
of Pulaski and Mrs. Judy Vanlandingham of Gulf Port, Miss.; s sister, Mrs. 
Barbara Poston of Graysville, Ga. and four grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
SUMNERS, Wassie O'Neal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Jul 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Wassie O'Neal Sumners, 84, were held Wednesday, July 
16 at 10 a. m. at Rainey Funeral Home in Ardmore with burial in Blanche 
Cemetery. Her nephew, Wendell O'Neal conducted the services.
Mrs. Sumners died Monday July 14 in Lincoln County Nursing Home in Fayetteville 
where she has resided for a number of years. Her husband Alton Sumners died 
several years ago.
Mrs. Sumners, a former resident of Baugh Community near Elkton, was a 
correspondent for OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, many years.
Survivors include two sons, David, Eastville, Va. and Philip Sumners of 
Leesburg, Ga. and one daughter, Mrs. Alta Fortenberry, 8 grandsons and 1 
granddaughter.
SURLES, Lee Roy Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
A retired farmer, Lee Roy Surles, Sr., 84, of Route 6, Pulaski, were conducted 
Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ 
minister Charles Gibbons. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens. Mr. Surles died 
Friday in Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Willis J. and Susie Harwell 
Surles. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Della Davis Surles; six sons, Lee Roy Surles, 
Jr. and Jim Surles, Lawrenceburg, Carl Surles and Knox Surles, Columbia, Thomas 
Surles, Decatur, Ala., and Buford Surles, Bethesday, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. 
Vivian Warren, Columbia and Miss Norma Jean Surles, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Oma 
Phillips, Louisville, Ky.; a half-brother, Raymond Surles, California; 15 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
SUTTLES, Susie Bell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Oct 1982
Miss Susie Bell Suttles, 90, Pulaski, died Monday, October 11, 1982 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wed., Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Beulah 
Baptist Church with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Curtis Dial officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James Jefferson and 
Minerva Suttles. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Leona White and Mrs. 
Blanche Sutton, and one nephew, Hubert Pullen. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
SUTTON, Bessie Jackson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1982
Mrs. Bessie Jackson Sutton, 90, of Frankewing, died Monday, March 29, 1982, at 
Fort Sanders Presbyterian Hospital in Knoxville, TN.
Funeral services were held at 7:30 p. m. on Tuesday night, March 30 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel. Burial was on Wednesday, March 31 at 10:30 a. m. at Maplewood 
Cemetery. Reverend Robert W. Kousar officiated.
A native of Lincoln County and a 1911 graduate of Martin College, Mrs. Sutton 
was a charter member of the Frankewing Presbyterian Church. She was a retired 
employee of the Frankewing Post Office where she had 40 years of service, 25 of 
those years as postmaster.
Mrs. Sutton was the wife of the late R. L. Sutton.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Celene Sutton McCord of Knoxville; one 
grandson, Ted S. McCord of Knoxville; and one son-in-law, Sanders McCord of 
Knoxville; one sister, Mrs. Vallie Elder of Fayetteville, TN; and several nieces 
and nephews.
SUTTON, Cora May Longshore OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Mar 1986
Mrs. Cora May Sutton, 86, of Pulaski, died Thursday, March 13, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Bobby Sims and Mark Johnson officiating. Burial was in Fall 
River Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Sutton was married to the late Wm. A. Sutton. 
Survivors include one son, Bill Sutton of Pulaski; two step-daughters, Jewell 
Roberts of Pulaski, Lurline Pierce of Florida; one grandchild.
SUTTON, Jane Esther Durrett OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mrs. Jane Esther Sutton, 77, of Leoma (the Fall River community) died Saturday, 
April 16, 1988, at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bobby Gobble officiating.
Burial was in Fall River Cemetery. A native of Giles County, Mrs. Sutton was the 
daughter of the late J. K. and Edith Stockman Durrett.
Survivors include her husband, James Elmo Sutton of Fall River; two sons, J. E. 
Sutton of Peoria, Ill,, J. C. Sutton of Pulaski; two daughters, Margaret Sutton 
of Nashville, Valerie Newton of Peoria, Ill.; two brothers, Julius Durrett of 
Fort Worth, Texas, Bill Durrett of Florida; nine grandchildren and eight 
great-grandchildren.
SUTTON, William Avery OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Oct 1984
William Avery Sutton, 83, Pulaski, died on Saturday, October 20, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late James 
Harm and Marjorie Freeman Sutton. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 22, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Fall River Cemetery, Harry Smithson, Bernard Konig, and 
Mark Johnson officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cora M. Sutton, 
Pulaski; one son, William H. Sutton, Pulaski; two daughters, Lurlie Pierce of 
Florida and Jewell Roberts of Pulaski; one brother, Elmo Sutton, Fall River; 
three sisters, Mamie Jackson, Fall River, Lula Williams, Kentucky, and Emmie 
Johnson, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
SWAIM, Florence Augusta Black OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 May 1984
Mrs. Florence Augusta Swaim, 100, Nashville, died on Sunday, May 27, 1984, at 
Ardmore Nursing Home. A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the 
late John W. and Pocohuntus Childress Black and was married to the late William 
Harley Swaim.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Old Methodist Cemetery at Ethridge, Glenn Colley 
officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Horace Locke, Pulaski, and Claude Edward Swaim, 
Alaska; one sister, Laura Chaffin, Nashville; eight grandchildren; nine 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
SWANN, Richard Garland OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Oct 1985
Richard Garland Swann, 74, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985, at Tupelo, Miss. 
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 21, in Tupelo with burial in Memorial 
Gardens.
He was the son of the late Richard Elmer and Leta May Swanner.
Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Strickland Swanner; one daughter, Brenda 
Swanner; three sisters, Katie Owen of Pulaski, Lucille Fox of Sheffield, and 
Lois Harwell of Manchester; one brother, Homer Crumley of Florida; three 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
SWANNER, Floyd Harvey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Floyd Harvey Swanner, 73, a retired farmer of Route 1, Lester, Ala., died 
Tuesday, January 29 at Jackson Memorial Clinic in Lester. Funeral services were 
conducted Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Hester Chapel Church of Christ with 
interment in Hester Chapel Cemetery at Lester. Church of Christ minister Mark 
Johnson was the officiant.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Swanner was the son of the late Floyd H. and Ann Adams 
Swanner.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ida Mae Richardson Swanner; four sons, Floyd 
Swanner, Pulaski, Wayne Swanner, Lester, David Swanner and Roy Swanner, 
Goodsprings.
SWANNER, Ida Mae Richardson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Dec 1986
Mrs. Ida Mae Swanner, 74, of Lester, Ala., died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1986, at 
Scott Memorial Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 5, at Hester Chapel Church of Christ 
with Mike Merritt officiating. Burial was in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Swanner was the daughter of the late 
Edd and Sylvia Rodgers Richardson and was married to the late Floyd H. Swanner.
Survivors include five sons, Fred McGlocklin of Texas, Floyd Harvey, David E., 
Roy D. and Wayne Swanner, all of Pulaski; two daughters, Juanita Lawrence of 
Pulaski, Sally Haynes of Athens, Ala.; one brother, Joe Richardson of Alabama; 
three sisters, Louise Beddingfield of Alabama, Katherine Swanner of Lester, 
Ala., Ruby Tarpley of Athens, Ala.; one half sisters, Mary Richardson of Athens, 
Ala.; several grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
SWANNER, Margie Lee Garner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 May 1987
Mrs. Margie Lee Swanner, 43, of Goodspring, died Monday, May 11, 1987, at 
Jackson Memorial Hospital in Lester, Ala.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. 
David Howell and Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge 
Cemetery.
Survivors include her mother, Ruby Garner of Goodspring; her husband, David E. 
Swanner of Goodspring; one son, David E.Swanner, Jr. of Goodspring; two 
daughters, Rhonda Simpkins of Pulaski, Janet Swanner of Goodspring; three 
brothers, Douglas, Delmas and David Garner, all of Goodspring; two sisters, Ruth 
Thornton and Jean Watkins, both of Goodspring; two grandchildren.
SWINGER, Bessie Lee Moody OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mrs. Bessie Lee Swinger, 81, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Roy White 
Saturday, Oct. 25, at Queen Ann Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Swinger was the daughter of the late Jim Henry 
and Jiamanna Tucker Moody and was married to the late Johnny Swinger.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Esther Marks of Pulaski; foster daughter, 
Mrs. Lemmie Garrison of Pulaski; a niece, Mrs. Birdie Mercer of Nashville; 
foster granddaughter, Mrs. Bessie Lee Brown of Pulaski; foster grandchildren, 
Johnny Wright of Prospect and Miss Faye Wright of Nashville; several other 
nieces, nephews and foster children.
SWINGER, Johnny OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1985
Johnny Swinger, 89, died Wednesday, May 15, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. A native 
of Giles County, he was the son of the late Lem and Doshia Ann Donaldson 
Swinger.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 19, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Swinger; one daughter, mrs. Esther 
Marks; foster daughter, Mrs. Lemmie Garrison of Pulaski; two brothers, Jim 
Swinger of Nashville and Robert Henry Swinger; and one sister, Mrs. Mamie 
Swinger.
SWEENEY, Woodrow Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 May 1984
Woodrow Wilson Sweeney, 71, died on Monday, May 14, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Will and Nora 
Shelton Sweeney. He was a retired Gabriel employee.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Birdie Mae Adams Sweeney, Minor Hill; one daughter, 
Jeanette Davis, Pulaski; one sister, Alice Gatlin, Bethel; three grandchildren 
and one great grandchild.
SWINNEY, Velma Myrtle Estep OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Mrs. Velma Myrtle Swinney, age 87, of 130 Elm Street, Pulaski, died January 14, 
1984, at her residence. Funeral services were held in the Carr and Erwin Chapel 
at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Ohio, Mrs. Swinney was married to the late R. A. Swinney. She was 
the daughter of the late Marcellus Lincoln and Mary Alice Smith Estep.
Survivors include two sons, Harold Swinney of Pulaski, Gilbert Swinney of 
Nashville; one daughter, Ruth Shindledecker of Benton Harbor, Michigan; one 
sister, Mrs. Edna Cole of Clyde, Ohio; 5 grandchildren; and 11 
great-grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
SYKES, Mary Woodson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Feb 1983
Mrs. Mary Woodson Sykes, 82, Detroit, died Sunday, February 3, 1983 in that 
city. Funeral services were also held in Detroit.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John and Ella McNairy 
Woodson and was married to the late Hume Sykes.
She is survived by two sons, both of Detroit.
TACHE, Richard A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 21 Aug 1986
Mr. Richard A. Tache, 17, of 299 Cortleigh Drive, York, Penn., formerly of 
Pulaski, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 1986, at Hershey Medical Center, after a 
lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 19, with a Mass of Christian burial at 
St. Joseph's Elementary Center. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Four Diamond Fund, Hershey Medical 
Center, P. O. Box, 850, Hershey, Penn. 17033.
Mr. Tache was the son of Paul E. and Pauline M. (Allard) Tache of York, Penn., 
both survive. He would have been a senior this coming term at York Suburban High 
School.
Other survivors incluce two brothers, Timothy P. Tache of Memphis State 
University, Memphis, Matthew R. Tache of York, Penn.; his maternal grandparents, 
Murray and Mary Louise Grant of Holly Hills, Fla.; and his paternal grandmother, 
Beatrice Bergeron of Salem, Mass.
TALLENT, James Harmon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1988
Mr. James Harmon Tallent, 67, of Huntsville, Ala., died Monday, Sept. 19, 1988, 
at Humana Hospital in that city.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Prospect Cemetery with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of York County, S. C. , Mr. Tallent was the son of the late Henry and 
Margaret Hogue Tallent. He was a veteran of World War II and was retired from 
the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Case Tallent of Huntsville; one brother, 
Maxie Tallent of York, S. C.; one sister, Lottie Benefield of Rock Hill, S. C.; 
several nieces and nephews.
TALLENT, Vera Prosser OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Vera Prosser Tallent, 80, of Pulaski, who died Sunday, 
May 31 in Giles County Hospital, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with burial following in Giles Memory Gardens. The Rev. Mack Pinkelton 
was the officiant.
Mrs. Tallent, a Giles County native, was the daughter of the late Arthur and 
Lula Prosser
and was married to the late Will Tallent.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jean Jones, Pulaski, and Mrs. Doris Horan, 
Sterling Hgts., Mich.; six sons, Billy Wayne Tallent, Antioch, Calif., Loyd 
Talent, Indianapolis, Ind., Walter Tallent, Lawton, Okla., David Tallent, 
Taylor, Mich., A. J. Tallent, Red Oak, and William Tallent, Pulaski; a sister, 
Mrs. Alene Perry, Front Royal, Va.; 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
TALLEY, Felix Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Apr 1987
Mr. Felix Talley, Jr., 60, of Lynnville, died Thursday, April 9, 1987, at 
Community Hospital in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 12, at 
Round Hill A.M.E. Church with Rev. O. Mason officiating. Burial was in Talley 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Talley was the son of the late Felix Talley, Sr. 
He was a retired employee of Lewisburg Casting Company and a member of the 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Samella Bell Talley of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Esther Coleman of Pulaski; three grandchildren; one brother, Robert Talley 
of Pulaski; seven sisters, Lucy Talley, Mrs. Minnie McElroy, Mrs. Becky Nelson, 
all of Pulaski, Mary Talley, Mrs. Josephine Douglas, both of Indianapolis, Ind., 
Mrs. Elease Brown of Champaign, Ill., Mrs. Margaret Ann McDonald of Washington, 
D.C. and two aunts.
TALLEY, Gracie May OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Feb 1984
Ms. Gracie May Talley, 29, Taylor Street, Pulaski, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 1984 
at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 
9 at Jordan Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Riley 
Tucker officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James and Tranquilla 
Talley.
She is survived by a son, David Talley, Knoxville; two sisters, Mrs. Addie 
McNairy, Pulaski, and Lena Will Talley, Nashville; and a brother, James Earl 
Talley, Pulaski.
Ms. Talley was an employee of Fafnir Bearing Company.
TALLEY, Mary Allie Mooney OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 May 1987
Mrs. Mary Allie Mooney Talley, 72, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 12, 1987, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 14, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was Friday, May 
15, at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Talley was the daughter of the late Garnett and 
Mary Smith Mooney.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Talley of Rockfort, Ill.; two brothers, Erm 
Mooney of Chicago, Ill., Julius Mooney of Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Joe 
Brown of Griffin, Ill.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
TALLEY, Vera Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 May 1987
Miss Vera Mae Talley, 77, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 15, 1987, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, May 18, at St. Rebecca 
Primitive Baptist Church with Ronald Fletcher officiating. Burial was in Talley 
Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles Count, Miss Talley was the daughter of the late Felix and 
Arenda Hereford Talley.
Survivors include her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Talley Smith of Nashville; a 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Samella Talley of Pulaski; two nephews, Robert and James 
Earl Talley, both of Pulaski; 10 nieces, Lucy Talley, Minnie McElroy, Becky 
Nelson, Louise McNairy, all of Pulaski, Josephine Douglas and Mary Talley, both 
of Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Elease Brown of Champaign, Ill., Zona Harris Guinn 
of Orange, California, Margaret McDonald of Washington, D. C., Lena Will Talley 
of Nashville; serveral great nieces and nephews.
TALLY, Billy Melvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Apr 1980
Funeral services for Billy Melvin Tally of Route 3, Pulaski were held Tuesday, 
April 8, 1980 at 1:00 p. m. at Rebecca Primitive Baptist Church. Rev. Solomon 
Marks officiated.Military ceremonies were held at graveside in Tally Cemetery on 
Maxwell Hill Road where he was buried.
Mr. Tally died Friday, April 4, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Nashville. 
Born Aug. 8, 1921 in Giles County his parents were the late Felix and Lurenda 
Hereford Tally. He enlisted in the United States Army on January 9, 1939 after 
more than 22 years of service he was retired on September 1, 1951 and returned 
to Giles County where he engaged in farming until his health failed.
Survivors include two sisters, Vera Mae Tally of Pulaski and Lizzie Tally of 
Nashville; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Samella Tally, Pulaski; 3 nephews, 11 nieces, 
15 great nieces, 16 great nephews. Queen Ann Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
TANKERSLEY, Alvie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral services were held Monday aftenoon March 31st at 2:00 o'clock for Alvie 
Tankersley, who died Saturday evening from injuries sustained in a traffic 
accident on the Minor Hill Road near the Wheel, located approximately 3 miles 
from Pulaski.
Danny Pettus officiated in the services held in the Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, 
with burial following in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Tankersley, a Pulaski resident, is reported to have left the Wheel Store on 
Highway 11, and upon starting to cross the highway on foot, from east to west, 
ran directly into the path of a southbound truck driven by Bill Crabb of Minor 
Hill. According to witnesses at the scene, the accident was unavoidable. Trooper 
McAlister and Lt. Smith of the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated the 
accident.
Mr. Tankersley, the son of the late Arney and Lela Fay Hazelwood Tankersley, was 
a native of Giles County and worked as a logger. His survivors include his wife, 
Jewel Harris Tankersley, Pulaski; five sons, Edward Tankersley, Mike Tankersley, 
Wilson Tankersley, Sammy Tankersley and James Tankersley, all of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Mrs. Mildred Sutherland of New Albany, Ind.; a brother, Buck 
Tankersley of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Melvin Hamlett of Pulaski; Mrs. Opal 
Pierce of Indiana, Mrs. Ola Coston and Mrs. Edith Ball, both of Pulaski and four 
grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
TANKERSLEY, Jewel Florene Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
Jewel Florene Tankersley, 55, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Danny Pettus 
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Allie Belew 
Harris and was married to the late Alvie Tankersley.
Survivors include three sons, Edward and James Tankersley, both of Minor Hill, 
Sammie Tankersley of Lewisburg; one daughter, Mildred Southerland of New Albany, 
Ind.; one brother, Elmer Harris of Minor Hill; six grandchildren.
TANKERSLEY, Michael Wayne OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Michael Wayne Tankersley, age 18, of Wen-Dell Acres, Pulaski, died November 4, 
1983, at his residence.
Funeral services at Carr and Erwin Chapel were held Sunday, November 6, at 1:00 
p.m. with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tankersley was the son of Mrs. Jewell Harris 
Tankersley of Pulaski and the late Alvie Tankersley.
Survivors, other than his mother, include four brothers, Sammie, James and 
Wilson Tankersley, all of Pulaski, Edward Tankersley of New Albany, Indiana; and 
one sister, Mildred Sutherland of New Albany, Indiana.
TANKERSLEY, Wilson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Wilson Tankersley, 33, of Route One, Goodspring, died Saturday, April 6, 1985, 
at Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Alvie 
Tankersley.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his mother, Jewel Tankersley of Goodspring; three brothers, 
Edward Tankersley of Goodspring, Sammy Tankersley of Lewisburg, James Tankersley 
of Pulaski; and one sister, Mildred Southerland of Indiana.
TARPLEY, Beech OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jul 1982
Beech Tarpley, 77, of Nashville died in St. Thomas Hospital Monday, July 12, 
following a heart attack ten days previous.
Mr. Tarpley, a native of Giles County, has lived in Nashville several years. His 
parents were Silas Eugene Tarpley and Ruby Florence Beech Tarpley. He was a 
member of Crieve Hall Church of Christ.
Services were held Wednesday, July 14, at 1:00 p.m. at 1715 Broadway Chapel. 
Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Sadie Bell Tarpley; one daughter, Mrs. Paul 
(Doris) Hosse; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. John 
Barnes, Pulaski and two nephews
TARPLEY, Bessie Maude Bradley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Dec 1981
Mrs. Bessie Maude Tarpley, 75, of Route 1, who died Monday, November 30 at her 
residence, were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of 
Christ minister G. C. Fox and the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Interment was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Tarpley, a retired employee of Genesco, Inc., was the 
daughter of the late Will and Lema Walker Bradley,and was married to the late 
Tommie Tarpley. She was a member of the Fairview Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Robert Tarpley, Prospect; four daughters, Mrs. 
Elizabeth Johnson, Miss Ella Tarpley and Mrs. Lema Stafford, Pulaski and Mrs. 
Roberta Elrod, Sheffield, Ala.; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews.
TARPLEY, Carrie Mae Dawes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Mar 1987
Mrs. Carrie Mae Tarpley, 84, of Lynnville, died Saturday, March 14, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, March 16, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Al May officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tarpley was the daughter of the late Walter and 
Minnie Duncan Dawes and was married to the late Herman Tarpley.
Survivors include one son, David Tarpley of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond 
Hickman of Lynnville; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Kilpatrick and Mrs. Rebecca 
Thompson, both of Athens, Ala.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 
four great-great-grandchildren.
TARPLEY, Ernest Jerome OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Nov 1989
Mr. Ernest Jerome Tarpley, 65, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1989, at St. 
Thomas in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial will be in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Tarpley was the son of the late Jerome and Nina 
Ledford Tarpley. He was retired from American Magotteaux Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen Smith Tarpley of Pulaski; one son, Ron Tarpley 
of Florida; one daughter, Joy Hagan of Nashville; two brothers, Robert Tarpley 
of Pulaski, Bill Tarpley of Somerville, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Jo Staten of 
Knoxville.
TARPLEY, Herman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Feb 1986
Mr. Herman Tarpley, 83, of Lynnville, died Monday, Feb. 10, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Al May officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tarpley was the son of the late Jerome and Mary 
Alice Garrett Tarpley. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Carrie Mae Tarpley of Lynnville; one son, David B. 
Tarpley of Pulaski; one daughter, Mary Alice Hickman of Lynnville; seven 
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
TARPLEY, Jerome Everett (Joe) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mr. Jerome (Joe) Everett Tarpley, 97, of Ethridge, died Thursday, April 17, 
1986, at Crockett General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. 
Saturday, April 19, at North Funeral Home Chapel with Don Paris and Everett 
Casteel officiating. Burial was in John Lay Cemetery.
Mr. Tarpley was a native of Giles County. He was a member of Mt. Horeb Baptist 
Church and was a retired blacksmith.
Survivors include three sons, Jackson Tarpley of Ethridge, Thomas Tarpley of 
Lawrenceburg, John R. Tarpley of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Maggie Lee Tarpley 
Rice of Ethridge; one brother, Russell Tarpley of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren; 14 
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
TARPLEY, Maggie Beasley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Mar 1983
Mrs. Maggie Beasley Tarpley, 97, of 2103 Early Ave. in Nashville, died on 
Tuesday, March 8, 1983 at Nashville Health Care Center in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with Brother Herbert McNeese officiating. Burial followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tarpley was the daughter of the late W. J. and 
Mary Elizabeth Kerr Beasley. She was married to the late Harry Tarpley.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Surber of Nashville and Mrs. 
Herman Mobley of Pulaski; one sister, Miss Lela Beasley of Pulaski; one brother, 
Orrin Beasley of Pulaski; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 4 
great-great-grandchildren.
TARPLEY, Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Aug 1984
Robert Tarpley, 48, of Clinton, Missouri, died August 10, 1984, at Harry S. 
Truman V. A. Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tarpley was the son of the late Tommie and Bessie 
Tarpley. He was a member of the Baptist Church was a veteran of the Korean and 
Vietnam Wars. Mr. Tarpley was a retired heavy equipment operator.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel Monday, August 13, at 2 p. m., 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Kathryn England Tarpley of Clinton, Missouri; 
and four sisters, Mrs. Roberta Elrod of Sheffield, Alabama, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Johnson of Waterford, Ohio, Mrs. Lema Stafford and Miss Ella Tarpley, both of 
Pulaski.
TARPLEY, Thomas Guy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1982
Thomas Guy Tarpley died on Friday, May 21, 1982, in a Louisville, Kentucky 
hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy Tarpley.
Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Monday, May 24, at O. B. White Funeral 
Home in Louisville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Arnold Tarpley; two sons, Louis Guy Tarpley 
and Marvin Gray Tarpley, all of Louisville; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Tarpley, Aspen 
Hill; and four grandchildren.
TARPLEY, Virgie Mary Pilkinton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1984
Mrs. Virgie Mary Tarpley, age 85, of Route 3, Pulaski, died December 31, 1983, 
at the Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 1, at 2 
p.m. at the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Bill Morris and Clarence Stewart 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Tarpley was a native of Giles County. She was the daughter of the late Jim 
and Alice Raines Pilkinton. She was married to Mr. Russell Tarpley of Pulaski; 
he survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Gilmore Tarpley of Pulaski, William Thomas 
Tarpley of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Fox of Pulaski, Mrs. Edith 
Porter of Hendersonville; one brother, Earl Pilkinton of Lynnville; three 
sisters, Nannie Holt, Dessie Brazell, Ruby Carter, all of Nashville; 12 
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TASSEY, John David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
John David Tassey, 68, Goodspring, died on Thursday, November 29, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Cannon County, Tennessee, he was the son of the 
late George and Dixie Powell Tassey. He was a World War II veteran and a retired 
employee of Davis and Cooke Corporation.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 1, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Shores Cemetery, Dell Sewell officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena Tassey, Goodspring; one son, Donald Edward 
Tassey, Nashville; a daughter, Gayle Eddie of Pulaski; one brother, Dan Tassey, 
Lebanon, Tennessee; two sisters, Vaden Smithson and Mrs. Mildred Davenport, both 
of Watertown, Tennessee; and two grandchildren.
TATE, Annie Tom Birdsong OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1988
Mrs. Annie Tom Tate, 85, of Pulaski, died Thursday, June 2, 1988, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Friday, June 3, at Elkton Cemetery 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tate was the daughter of the late Tom and Annie 
Hollis Birdsong and was married to the late Clyde Wells Tate. She was a member 
of the Methodist church and worked many years as a nurse at Giles County 
Hospital.
Survivors include two daughtes, Mrs. Martha T. Hughes of Pulaski, Mrs. Jewell T. 
Reese of Nashville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
TATE, C. T. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Nov 1989
Mr. C. T. Tate, 87, of Meridianville, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 1989. Funeral 
services were held at Spry Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Clark, the Rev. Stan 
Albright and the Rev. Charles Hicks officiating. Burial was in the Plainview 
Cemetery.
Mr. Tate, a native of Madison County, was a retired farmer and a member of the 
Flint River Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Tate of Meridianville and Doug Tate of 
Huntsville; six daughters, Louise Cooper of Huntsville, Ruby Fowler and Jean 
McGill, both of Meridianville, Sue Hirst of Pulaski, Lorene Avis of Nashville 
and Claudia Garton of Florida; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and a 
great-great-grandchild.
TATE, Claudie Mefford OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1988
Mrs. Claudia Mefford Tate, 83, of Meridianville, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1988, 
at Wessex House. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 24, at Spry Funeral 
Home with the Rev. Ralph Clark and the Rev. Stan Albright officiating. Burial 
was in Plainview Cemetery.
A native of Madison County, Mrs. Tate was a member of Flint River Baptist 
Church.
Survivors include her husband, C. T. Tate; two sons, Charles Tate of 
Meridianville, Doug Tate of Madison; six daughters, Louise Cooper of Huntsville, 
Ruby Fowler and Jean McGill, both of Meridianville, Sue Hirst and Lorene Alvis, 
both of Tennessee and Claudia Garton of Florida; one brother, Bill Mefford of 
Huntsville; two sisters, Virginia Owens of Tennessee and Ruby Scott of 
Mississippi; 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
TATE, Dorothy Jean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Dorothy Jean Tate, 22, Rt. 3, Pulaski, died June 16, 1983 at Vanderbilt 
Hospital, Nashville.
Miss Tate was a Giles County native, and a 1979 graduate of Richland High 
School. She was an employee of Frito-Lay, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18, 1983 at 10:30 a.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, burial in Beech Hill Cemetery, Marcus Nickell officiating.
Survivors include her parents, William and Sallie West Tate of Pulaski; one 
brother, David Tate, Pulaski; two sisters, Ann Morris, Columbia and Joyce 
Pinnix, Nashvillel; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Tate of Athens, 
Alabama.
TATE, Geneva Inman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jul 1987
Mrs. Geneva Inman Tate, 67, of Pulaski, died Friday, July 17, 1987, in 
Huntsville, Alabama. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 19, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Rev. John Lindsey and the Rev. Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tate was the daughter of the late James William 
and Mildred Owen Inman. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Tate of Pulaski; two sons, John Tate of 
Huntsville, Tom Tate of Nashville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 
one sister, Mrs. Mary Frances White of Nashville; one brother, James William 
Inman, Jr. of Lawrenceburg.
TATE, James (Bodie) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1988
James (Bodie) Tate, 81, Route 6, Pulaski died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1988 at Hillside 
Hospital. Fuenral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
Mr. Tate was a Giles County native and the son of the late Erskine and Virgie 
Sanders Tate. He was a retired farmer and served in the Army.
Survivors include his wife, Ozell Mae Tate of Pulaski; two brothers, Andrew Tate 
of Pulaski and Roy Tate of Ardmore, Tenn.; one sister, Gladys Hill of 
Hendersonville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Bob Tate and Edith Ann McMasters, both 
of Pulaski.
TATE, Joe D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Nov 1989
Mr. Joe D. Tate of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 15, 1989, at Lewis County Hospital 
in Hohenwald. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 17, at Bennett May Chapel 
with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Spring Place Cemetery in Marshall 
County.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Tate was the son of the late George and Maude 
Tate and was married to the late Lucy Davis Tate. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one daugther, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lee of Cornersville; three 
sons, Forrest Tate of McMinnville, W. S. Tate of Columbia, Waymon Tate of 
Arizona; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Miss Lorena Tate 
of Nashville.
TATE, Joe Leonard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
A Christmas Eve traffic fatality marred a Christmas holiday here. Joe Leonard 
Tate, 65, Route 1, Prospect, was pronounced dead on arrival at Hillside Hospital 
following the Saturday afternoon accident....
Mr. Tate was a native of Marshall County, a World War II veteran, a member of 
the Church of Christ and a retired truck driver from Interstate Trucking 
Company.
He was the son of the Joe D. Tate and the late Lucie Luella Davis Tate.
A memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Bennett May Chapel with 
Brother G. C. Fox officiating. Mr. Tate's body was donated to Vanderbilt medical 
science.
Survivors in addition to his father include his wife, Lenora Tate, Prospect; one 
step-daughter, Mrs. Sandra Brymer, Pulaski; one step-son, Ray Birdsong, 
Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, Cornersville and one brother, Roy 
Tate, McMinnville.
TATUM, Edgar E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Feb 1982
Edgar E. Tatum, 89, Pulaski, died on Monday, February 8, 1982, at Giles County 
Hospital.
He was a retired farmer and a Methodist. Born in Giles County, he was the son of 
the late J. A. and Andella Walls Tatum and the husband of the late Hattie Long 
Tatum.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Raymond Greenway and Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Hume Russell, Pulaski, and several nieces and 
nephews.
TATUM, Ruby Russell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1983
Mrs. Ruby Russell Tatum, age 89, of Eastville, Virginia, died August 18, 1983, 
in Eastville.
Funeral services were held at 10:30, Monday, August 22 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Tatum was a native of Alabama. She was married to the late Leslie Tatum and 
was the daughter of the late Wiley and Mary Elizabeth Flanagan Russell.
Survivors include one son, Eugene Tatum of Wales; three daughters, Mrs. Geneva 
Fox, Mrs. Ruth Sumners, both of Eastville, Virginia, Mrs. Betty Sue Vasilades of 
Kettering, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Henry Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Sep 1981
Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29, 1981 for Henry Franklin Taylor 
who died Wednesday August 26 in Louisville, Ky. at Methodist Hospital.
The service was conducted at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel in Pulaski by the 
Rev. William Duke. Interment was in Everbright Cemetery.
He was an employee of Phillip Morris Incorporated of Louisville until his 
illness.
Besides his mother, Mrs. Mary Louise Maxwell of Louisville, Ky. he is survived 
by his daughter, Marcella Denise Taylor and his son, Henry Franklin Taylor, Jr. 
both of Columbus, Georgia; one brother, John D. Nelson; two sisters, Mrs. Rose 
Mary Brown and Miss Mamie Louise Maxwell, all of Louisville; five nephews; four 
nieces; two great nieces all of Louisville; three aunts, Mrs. Cynthia Mae Drake, 
Cornersville, Mrs. Estelle Bellafont, Columbia and Miss Maggie Taylor of 
Nashville. Funeral services by Queen Ann Funeral Home.
TAYLOR, Joanne Ratcliffe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Joanne Taylor, 52, of Columbia, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1988, at Heritage 
Manor Nursing Home in Columbia. Graveside services were held Saturday, Feb. 6, 
at Maplewood Cemetery with Thomas Van officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of the late Earl 
Ratcliffe. She was a school teacher.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Florence Ratcliffe of Columbia; one son, 
Timothy Taylor of Florida; one daughter, Carla Sandstrom of Florida; one 
brother, James O. Ratcliffe of Nashville; one sister, Betty Jean Michels of 
Birmingham, Ala.
TAYLOR, John Thomas OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jun 1984
John Thomas Taylor, 47, died on Monday, April 23, 1984, at Auburn Faith 
Community Hospital, New Castle, California.
A native of Giles County, he had lived in New Castle for the past 15 years. He 
was a veteran of the Korean War, having served several years in the U. S. Navy. 
He worked as a contractor, operating a backhoe service.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 27, at Calvary Chapel of Foot 
Hills, New Castle, Milton Meade officiating, with burial in New Castle Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Taylor of New Castle; two daughters, Julie Ann 
Hoffman of Trucker, California and Patricia Joyce McKeenhorn of Englewood, 
Tennessee; two sons, Bruce Wayne Ta ylor, Loomis, California and Rodney Gene 
Taylor of Rocklin, California; one sister, Mrs. Nell Rose McFarland, Pulaski; 
his mother, Alta Mae Hall, Hawkins, Texas; and two grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Nora Pearl Atnip OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 May 1982
Mrs. Nora Pearl Taylor, 90, Goodsprings, died on Friday, May 14, 1982, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
A native of DeKalb County, she was the daughter of the late Alf and Elizabeth 
Robinson Atnip and the wife of the late W. N. Taylor.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday, May 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery in DeKalb County, Van Wilson 
officiating.
Survivors include one son, Short Taylor, Minor Hill; four daughters, Mrs. J. B. 
McConnell, Williamsport, Tenn., Mrs. Irene Foust, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., Mrs. Lila 
Markitell, Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Maybell Stone, Pulaski; one brother, Clarence 
Atnip, McMinnville; two sisters, Hassie Taylor, Spring Hill and Tassie Taylor, 
Dodge City, Kansas; 22 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and five 
great-great-grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Raleigh Nelson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mr. Raleigh Nelson Taylor, 74, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1986. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, Aug. 23, at First Baptist Church on Shoal Street 
with the Rev. Winford Smith officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen 
Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Taylor was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and 
Eleanor Maxwell Taylor. He was a member of New Providence Missionary Baptist 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sallie M. Taylor of Pulaski; three sons, 
Everett L. Taylor of Indianapolis, Ind., Thomas N. Taylor of St. Louis, Mo., 
Raleigh N. Taylor, Jr. of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; two daughters, Harriette Taylor 
Hamilton of St. Louis, Mi., Maggie N. Taylor of Nashville; one brother, Andrew 
J. Taylor of Pulaski; five grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Robert Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Dec 1989
Mr. Robert Lee Taylor, 75, of Fayetteville, died Friday, Dec. 15, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 17, at Higgins 
Funeral Home Chapel in Fayetteville with burial in Riverview Memorial Garden.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Taylor was the son of the late Francis Young and 
Minnie Crabtree Taylor. He was a member of the Washington Street Church of 
Christ and was retired from South Central Bell.
Survivors include his wife, Doris McCracken Taylor of Fayetteville; one son, 
Bobby Y. Taylor of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Hilda Sykes of Fayetteville; four 
brothers, Ed Taylor of Fayetteville, Knox Taylor of Flintville, Roy Taylor of 
Louisville, Ky., Ross Taylor of Donelson.
TAYLOR, Rozzie Lee Hardiman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Mrs. Rozzie Lee Hardiman Taylor, 83, died on Saturday, June 26, 1982, at her 
residence on Route 6, Pulaski.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the ate Alex A. and Ella Mae 
Hardiman and the wife of the late Shelby Taylor.
Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday, June 27, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Jacob Gardner, Ray McDonald and Clarence 
Stewart officiating.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Locker, Frankewing, Mrs. 
Willa Mae McCree and Mrs. Jean Cook, Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Forrest Allen, 
Frankewing; two brothers, B. A. Hardiman, Old Hickory, TN, and C. E. Hardiman, 
Hendersonville; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Sallie Holt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mrs. Sallie Holt Taylor, 85, Pulaski, died on Thursday, Feb. 14, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Jane Malone, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. 
Allen Watson and Mrs. Lorene Brewer, both of Pulaski, and Mrs. Ann Beard, 
Belfast, Tenn.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Tommie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Apr 1988
Tommie Taylor, 82, of Athens, Ala., died Sunday, April 24, 1988, at Maury County 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26, at Taylor Funeral Home 
in Ardmore. Burial was in Lentzville Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Daniel of Pulaski, Marie Blakely of 
Athens; two sisters, Cora Hill of Lester, Ala., Ada Taylor of Decatur, Ala.; 
three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
TAYLOR, Virgil B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Feb 1983
Virgil B. "Straw" Taylor, 83, of Washington Heights in Pulaski, died on Friday, 
February 18, 1983, at BelAire Nursing Facility in Columbia, TN.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 2:00 p.m. on 
Sunday, Feb. 20 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Taylor never married. He was the son of the 
late Edward Norton and Bettie McDonald Taylor.
Survivors include, five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Cochran of Lewisburg, Mrs. Annie 
Cosby, Mrs. Elizabeth Fogg, Mrs. Robbie Armstrong, and Mrs. Margaret Wooten, al 
of Pulaski; five brothers, Clifford Taylor of Chattanooga, Edward Grady, Robert 
and J. D. Taylor, all of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
TAYLOR, William Bruce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
William Bruce Taylor, 80, Pulaski, died on Monday, October 1, 1984, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. An Alabama native, he was the son of the late 
William A. and Mary Novella Bell Taylor. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 3, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery, Dennis Russell officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hassie Pauline Jones Taylor, Pulaski; three 
sons, Robert Bruce Taylor, Jacksonville, Florida, Doyce Taylor, Pulaski, and 
Larry Taylor, Spencer, Tennessee; four daughters, Marsha Taylor and Donna 
Herring, Pulaski, Bonnie Scott, Taylor, Michigan and Novell Dennard, 
Jacksonville, Florida; and 10 grandchildren.
TEARS, Buford E. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Dec 1988
Mr. Buford E. Tears, 57, of Cornersville, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1988, at Maury 
Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 26, at Abraham 
McKissack Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Winford Smith officiating. Burial was in 
Everbright Cemetery, Buford Station; Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tears was an employee of Durango Boot Company of 
Chapel Hill. He was a member of the Providence Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Cynthia Gilbert Drake of Cornersville; his father, 
Elmo Tears of Nashville; his wife, Mary E. Tears; two daughters, Cynthia and 
Joan Tears; seven sons, John, Willie, Eddie, Thomas, Ricky and Roderick Tears, 
all of Lewisbur, Elmo Tears of LaVergne; eight grandchildren; one sister, Mary 
Alice Drake of Detroit, Mich.; two nephews, one niece.
TEARS, William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Nov 1981
William Tears, died November 4, 1981 in Sacramento, California.
A native of Giles County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ed and Hattie 
Woodson Tears, born March 6, 1922.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Riley Tucker at 1:00 p. m. Monday 
November 9, 1981 at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial in Maplewood Cemetery, 
Pulaski.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Claudia Pullens and Mrs. Essie Bowers of 
Nashville; eight brothers, Elmo, Howard, James, Monroe and John Thomas Tears of 
Nashville, Russell Tears of Sacremento, Calif., Earnest and Robert Tears of 
Chicago, Ill.; two aunts Mrs. Claudia Martin of Pulaski and Mrs. Bettie Buchanan 
of Nashville.
TEASLEY, Charlie Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 May 1986
Mr. Charlie Lee Teasley, Sr., 70, of Lebanon, died Sunday, May 11, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 13, at the 
First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon. Burial was at Cedar Grove Cemetery in 
Lebanon.
A native of Ashland City, Mr. Teasley was the son of the late Charlie Lee and 
Daisy Bouldin Teasley and was married to the late Christine Smith Teasley.
Mr. Teasley was the founder of Teasley Oil Company and a semi-retired real 
estate broker with the Cumberland Company. He was the founding member of the 
Gulf Oil Distributors Association.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John R. Hill of Lebanon; two sons, Charlie 
Lee Teasley, Jr. of Monteagle and Thomas Priest Teasley of New York; one sister, 
Mrs. Marvin Rainey of Pulaski; six grandchildren.
TEEPLES, Harold Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1983
Harold Lee Teeples, West Poplar Street, Pulaski, died June 16, 1983, at his 
home.
Mr. Teeples was an Alabama native and an electrician and plumber. He was the son 
of the late Floyd Teeples.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Floyd Teeples; two sons, Ronald Teeples and 
Tony Teeples; two daughters, Leslie Teeples and Carol Teeples, all of Pulaski; 
four brothers, James, Charles, Walter and George Teeples, all of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Lona Hill, Pulaski and Louise McDougal, Scotts Hill.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Jimmy Bass officiating.
THAXTON, Sallie Peden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Oct 1984
Mrs. Sallie Peden Thaxton, 89, of Stewart, Florida, formerly of Giles County, 
died on Saturday, October 6, 1984, at Pulaski Health Care Center. A native of 
Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Bryant and Susie Wheeler Peden 
and was married to the late Ross Thaxton. She was a retired saleslady and a 
member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, October, 8, at Bennett May Chapel.
Survivors include one step-daughter, Miss Lillie Ann Thaxton, Stewart, Florida; 
and 18 nieces and nephews.
THOMAS, Billy James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1988
Mr. Billy James Thomas, 52, of Goodspring, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 8, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with James D. Nave officiating. Burial was in Shores Baptist 
Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Thomas was the son of the late Cletus 
Thomas. He was a mechanic.
Survivors include his mother, Lucille C. Thomas of Anderson, Ala.; his wife, 
Dorothy Hood Thomas of Goodspring; one son, Ronnie Thomas of Pulaski; one 
daughter, Connie Hickman of Goodspring; three brothers, Paul Thomas of 
Fayetteville, James and Jackie Thomas, both of Anderson, Ala.; four sisters, 
Mrs. Hazel Word of Rogersville, Ala., Mrs. Geraldine Nunley of Anderson, Ala., 
and Mrs. Sadie Nix and Mrs. Lounette Crunk, both of Lexington, Ala.; two 
grandchildren; one step-grandson.
THOMAS, Leona Cathey OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Mrs. Leona Thomas, 68, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 27, 1985, at her 
residence. A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest 
and Alma Wilson Cathey and was married to the late Paul Thomas. She was a member 
of the Church of Christ.
Graveside services at McCurdy Cemetery in Marshall County were conducted Friday, 
March 29, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
No immediate survivors.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
THOMPSON, Albert E. (Tillman) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
Albert E. (Tillman) Thompson, 62, Pulaski, died on Monday, December 3, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Henry 
and Lillie Daley Thompson. He was a retired employee of Maremont Corporation.
Funeral services were to be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 4 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Clarence 
Stewart officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Wayne Thompson of Pulaski and Larry Thompson of 
Goodspring; one step-son, Stanley Lasater, Pulaski; a brother, Alton Thompson, 
Lewisburg; three sisters, Ellen Southland, Lewisburg, Frances Beard, Pulaski, 
and Louise Wood, Cornersville; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
THOMPSON, Charles Aldridge (Jack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Charles Aldridge (Jack) Thompson, 95, of Prospect, died Wednesday, April 6, 
1988, at his residence. Funeral services were held Friday, April 8, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. Jay Hoppus and the Rev. William Suddarth officiating. 
Burial was in Elkton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Alonzo and Elk 
Phillips Thompson and was married to the late Eunice Cobb Thompson. He was a 
member of the Elkton Methodist Church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his son, James A. Thompson of Elkton; one daughter, Miss 
Isabelle Thompson of Elkton; four grandchildren, Nadine Herrington of 
Jacksonville, N. C., Janie Woodard of Pulaski, Donna Bailey of Maiden, N. C., 
Judy Wise of Stella; six great-grandchildren.
THOMPSON, Clifford "Cap" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Nov 1987
Mr. Clifford "Cap" Thompson, 88, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1987, at National Healthy 
Care Center in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, 
Ala., with burial in Minor Hill Cemetery. He was married to Estelle Thompson.
Other survivors include one son, Thomas Thompson; one daughter, Ruth Beasley; 
four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
THOMPSON, Edgar J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1985
Mr. Edgar J. Thompson, 67, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1985, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel. Burial was in Booth Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late Onis and Elsie Adams Thompson. 
Mr. Thompson was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Ella Thompson of Pulaski; four brothers, Van 
and John Andrew Thompson both of Pulaski, Elmer and Junior Thompson, both of 
Lawrenceburg; three sisters, Velma Pugh and Mary Cox, both of Nashville, Mattie 
Rosson of Minor Hill.
THOMPSON, Elease Nelson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1983
Mrs. Elease Nelson Thompson, 75, formerly of the Aspen Hill community of Giles 
County, died Tuesday, April 19, 1983 at a Louisville, Kentucky Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23 at Greater 
Tabernacle Baptist Church with interment in that city.
Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nelson and the widow 
of Alfred Thompson.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Correne Horton of Louisville, KY, Mrs. 
Eunice Gardner of Ardmore, and Mrs. Esther Langston of Indianapolis, Indiana; 10 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Dennis-Lyons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
THOMPSON, Erbon Boyd "Silver" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jul 1984
Erbon Boyd "Silver" Thompson, 73, Pulaski, died on Saturday, July 21, 1984, at 
the VA Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Sterling and Mittie Holley 
Thompson. He was a farmer and used car salesman and a member of First Baptist 
Church.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Bill Morris and Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Bradshaw Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nelle Stovall Thompson, and several nieces and 
nephews.
THOMPSON, Ethel Cook OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Apr 1989
Ethel Cook Thompson, 80, died Wednesday, April 12, 1989 at her home in 
Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Friday, April 14 at Bills-McGaugh-Floyd 
Funeral Home with Paul Woodard and Jessie Pedigo officiating. Burial was in 
Marshall County Memorial Gardens.
She is the daughter of the late Franklin and Nettie Melhorn Cook. Survivors 
include her husband, John R. Thompson, Lewisburg; four sons, Franklin L. 
Thompson, Lynnville, Robert H. and Roy C. Thompson, Columbia, John R. Thompson, 
Jr., Harrisburg, N.C.; one daughter, Sue Capps, Norfolk, Va.; nine 
grandchildren.
THOMPSON, Evelyn Storey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Nov 1989
Mrs. Evelyn Storey Thompson, 81, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 27, at Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. 
Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Thompson was the daughter of the late Albert F. 
and Edna Harwell Storey and was married to the late J. L. "Babe" Thompson. She 
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and taught at Pulaski Elementary 
School for many years.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
THOMPSON, Harold OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1988
Mr. Harold Thompson, 79, of Goodspring, died Sunday, April 10, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, April 11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with John Henderson officiating. Burial was in Powell Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Sam and Minnie 
Green Thompson. He was a veteran of World War II and was a retired barber.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leola Bailey Thompson; and one sister, Mary 
Elizabeth Corder of Minor Hill.
THOMPSON, James Lillard (Babe) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1987
Mr. James Lillard (Babe) Thompson, 81, of Pulaski Health Care Center died 
Tuesday, April 28, 1987, at Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 29, at First Presbyterian Church in 
Pulaski with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. 
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Marshall County, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Jerry Powell 
and Fannie Garrett Thompson. He was a member of the Pulaski First Presbyterian 
Church, long-time member of Pulaski Lions Club and retired administrator of 
Fairhaven Nursing Home of Pulaski.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Storey Thompson of Pulaski; several nieces 
and nephews.
THOMPSON, Jim D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Apr 1987
Mr. Jim D. Thompson, 89, of Minor Hill, died Sunday, April 26, 1987, at 
Lawrenceburg Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday, April 27, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Booth 
Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Albert and Jennie 
Thompson. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Novella Thompson 
of Lawrenceburg, and one sister, Lela Thompson Rosson of Five Points.
THOMPSON, Mamie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Thompson, 86, of Nashville, who died Wednesday, 
January 21 at Madison Memorial Hospital, were held Friday at 2:30 p. m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with interment in Elkton Cemetery. The Rev. Gerald Smith and 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton were the officiants.
Mrs. Thompson, was born in Franklin County, Alabama, was the daughter of the 
late Billy and Alice Roberts Camp and was married to the late C. C. Thompson.
Survivors include three sons, E. S. Thompson of Elkton, Bill Thompson and Edward 
Thompson of Nashville; four daughters, Mrs. Becie Massey of Fayetteville, Mrs. 
Muriel Helton, Mrs. Myrtle Gilliam and Mrs. Tommy Crutchfield, all of Nashville.
THOMPSON, Martha Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Aug 1982
Mrs. Martha Butler Thompson, 69, of Huntsville, Ala., died at Huntsville Medical 
Center on August 20, 1982.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel Sunday, August 22. Rev. Walter 
Nunn officiated. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Thompson was married to the late Vester Thompson. 
She was the daughter of the late Jeff and Nancy Davis.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Allison of Huntsville, Ala.; two 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Henry Davis of Pulaski.
THOMPSON, Nancy Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1985
Mrs. Nancy Jones Thompson, 86, of Nashville, died June 10, 1985, in Hillside 
Hospital. Services were at 11 a.m. June 12 in the chapel of Bennett May Funeral 
Home. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Miller Hamlett, of Pulaski. The Giles County 
native was a member of the Granny White Church of Christ in Nashville. She was 
also a retired employee from the Tennessee Department of Human Services.
THOMPSON, Nina Bell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1982
Nina Bell Thompson, 89, of 606 West Madison St., Pulaski, died on April 27, 1982 
at Ardmore Nursing Home in Ardmore, TN.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverends Clarence Stewart and Bill Moss on 
Thursday, April 29, 1982 at 2:30 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Thompson was 
married to the late Fulton Thompson.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Morgan of Pulaski; two sons, James 
Thompson of Pulaski and Henry N. Thompson of Baltimore, Maryland; 4 
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
THOMPSON, William Dean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1988
Mr. William Dean Thompson, 61, of Mt. Pleasant, died Sunday, April 17, 1988, at 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 19, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Bradshaw 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Thompson was the son of the late Charlie P. and 
Eula Mae Lovett Thompson. He retired from Boyles Galvanizing.
Survivors include his wife, Nellie Marie Thompson of Mount Pleasant; one son, 
Larry Joe Thompson of Mount Pleasant; two daughters, Wanda Gail Thompson and 
Brenda Kay England, both of Mt. Pleasant; four sisters, Martha Ellen Vinson and 
Dorothy Glass, both of Nashville, Mable Myers of Lawrenceburg and Kathern 
Russell of Nolensville.
THOMPSON, William Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Feb 1985
Mr. William Luther Thompson, 66, of Route 2, Ethridge, died on Wednesday, Feb. 
13, 1985, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Lauderdale County, Ala., he was the son oft he late Louis F. and 
Allie Lemay Thompson. A retired automobile salesman, he was a member of the 
Pulaski Street Church of Christ in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in Lawrence County Memorial Garden, Tom Holland and Andy 
Brown officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Whitten Thompson, Ethridge; one daughter, 
Mrs. Linda Holley, Pulaski; two sons, Charles (Buddy) Thompson and Terry Lee 
Thompson, both of Decatur, Ala.; his step-mother, Mrs. Hazel Thompson, 
Lawrenceburg; three brothers, Coy Thompson, Nashville, and Oren Thompson and 
Royce Thompson, both of Chicago; five sisters, Mrs. Agnes Foster, Lawrenceburg, 
Mrs. Rubie Turnbow, Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. Leavel Burleson, Leoma, Mrs. June Hand, 
Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Mrs. Billie Dale Clayton, Bourbormais, Ill.; six 
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
THORNTON, Albert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
A 52-year-old retired Maremont-Gabriel employee was killed in a motorcycle 
accident on Agnew Road Friday night.
Albert Thornton, Route 1, Johnson Branch Road, Pulaski, was killed when he lost 
control of his motorcycle and struck a culvert. He was thrown from the vehicle 
and the motorcycle apparently fell on him.
The accident occurred five miles west of Pulaski at about 7 p. m. Friday.
Mr. Thornton was a Giles County native and the son of Homer Thornton and the 
late Alma Thornton. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church.
Mr. Thornton was injured in a mishap on a motorcycle in early 1987.
Services were at 11 a.m. Monday at Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton, the Rev. Dwight Mercer and the Rev. Nolan Brunson officiating. Burial 
was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Survivors, in addition to his father, include one son, Don Thornton of 
Cornersville; five brothers, Homer, R. C., Buford, and Jerry Thornton, all of 
Pulaski, and Leland Thornton of Sherman, Texas; one grandchild.
Mr. Thornton was the third traffic fatality in Giles County this year.
THORNTON, Clara Maultsby OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mrs. Clara Thornton, 78, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 28, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Willow Springs Cemetery in 
Hickman County.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Thornton was the daughter of the late Will and Willie 
Ann Roberts Maultsby.
Survivors include her husband, Homer Thornton of Pulaski; one son, Dan Bentley 
of Nashville; five step-sons, Albert, R. C., Buford and Jerry Thornton, all of 
Pulaski, Leland Thornton of Sherman, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Sue Thornton, 
Mrs. Ruby Byrd, Mrs. Sadie Byrd, all of Goodspring; two brothers, Eddie Lee 
Maultsby of Louisville, Ky., Johnny Maultsby of Goodspring; 10 grandchildren; 18 
great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mrs. Nina Maultsby of Goodspring.
THORNTON, Forrest Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1988
Forrest Allen Thornton, 83, formerly of Minor Hill, TN, died October 15, 1988, 
in the Pulaski Health Care Center, Pulaski, TN.
Funeral services were held October 17 at 11 a. m. in the Bennett-May Chapel with 
Rev. Nolan Brunson and Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Pleasant 
Ridge Cemetery in Giles County with Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mr. Thornton was the son of the late Alex and 
Tennie Dodson Thornton. He was a retired farmer and a member of Pleasant Ridge 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Brewer Thornton of Pulaski; five sons, 
Charlie Will, Fred, Odis D. and Clayton Thornton, all of Goodspring, TN, William 
Robert Thornton of Lawrence County, TN; one sister, Mrs. Iona McNeese of 
Pulaski, TN; one brother, Homer Thornton of Pulaski, TN; 23 grandchildren and 25 
great-grandchildren.
THORNTON, Homer Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, __ Dec 1989
Homer Lee Thornton, 81, Ben Johnson Road, Pulaski, TN died Monday December 18, 
1989 at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20 at Bennett-May 
Chapel with Rev. Nolan Brunson and Rev. Phillip Eubank officiating. Interment 
was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
He was the husband of the late Clara Thornton and the son of the late Will A. 
and Tennie Rosalee Dodson Thornton. A native of Giles County, he was a retired 
farmer and a member of the Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church.
Survivors include four sons, R. C. Thornton, Buford Thornton, Jerry Thornton, 
all of Pulaski, and Leland Thornton, Sherman, TX; one sister, Mrs. Iona McNeese, 
Pulaski; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren.
THORNTON, J. T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 May 1986
J. T. Thornton, 63, of Rogersville, Ala., died Friday, April 25, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Elkins and 
Son East Chapel in Center Star, Ala., with Rickey Michael officiating. Burial 
was in Mitchell Cemetery in Anderson, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Norene Parker Thornton; two daughters, Mrs. Marsha 
Patton of Nashville, Mrs. Janie Ferguson of Pulaski; two sons, Kent and Gary 
Thornton, both of Pulaski; one brother, James Marvin Thornton of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Lillie Echols and Clara Shelton, both of Anderson, Ala.; two 
step-children, James D. Harris, Jr. of Russellville, Ala., and Diane Austin 
Terry of Mallars Creek, Ala.; five grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
THORNTON, James Marvin OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Jun 1986
James Marvin Thornton, age 79 died Saturday, May 31 at Hillside Hospital. He was 
the husband of Elva Patterson Thornton and the son of the late William Richard 
and Mary Smith Thornton.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2 at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Mitchell Cemetery, Felix Snell and Bill Moss officiated.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. W. M. Matthews of Murfreesboro; 2 sisters, 
Mrs. Osborne Echols and Mrs. Austin Shelton, both of Anderson, Ala.; 3 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
THORNTON, Laura Maggie Ridner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1984
Mrs. Laura Maggie Thornton, age 74, of Route 1, Ethridge, died December 18, 
1983, at Crockett General Hospital after an extended illness. Funeral services 
were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, in North Funeral Home with Leslie 
Smith and V. J. Crumley officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Thornton was married to Mr. George W. Thornton of 
Ethridge, he survives. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Daisy Crumley 
Ridner.
Survivors, other than her husband, include one son, G. T. Thornton of Alliance, 
Ohio; one brother, Marvin Hickman of Lawrenceburg; 2 grandchildren and 6 
great-grandchildren. North Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
THORNTON, Maude Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1983
Mrs. Maude Davis Thornton of Route 1, Pulaski, died in the Giles County Hospital 
on August 23, 1983.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Wednesday, August 24, at 
11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Thornton was a member of the Church of Christ and 
was a housewife. She was married to the late Aubrey Thornton and was the 
daughter of the late Lawson and Almeda Bass Davis.
Survivors include, one sister, Mrs. Fred King, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; and 
several nieces and nephews.
THURMAN, Bertha Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Bertha Mae Thurman, 87, of Route 1, Lynnvile were held at 
1:30 p. m. Wednesday, January 21 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery, Mack Wheeler officiated.
Mrs. Thurman, a native of Giles County died Jan. 19 in Maury County Hospital 
following a short illness. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah Ann 
Embry Sands. She was married for 71 years to William Rufus Thurman who died in 
December 1968.
Mrs. Thurman was Gold Star Mother of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 224 of 
Lynnville.
Survivors include three sons, Edgar Thurman, Columbia, Joe W. Thurman, 
Lynnville, R. W. Thurman, Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Greathouse, 
Cornersville, Mrs. Sara Burton, Nashville, Mrs. Nina Rogers, Indianapolis, Ind., 
Mrs. Nancy Farver, New Jersey; one sister, Mrs. Nina Gibson, Columbia; 13 
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
THURMAN, Julian Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Julian Thomas Thurman, 88, were held on Thursday, March 19 
at 2:00 at the Bennett-May Chapel. The Rev. Raymond L. Greenway and the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiated. Burial was in the Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
Thurman was a retired farmer and resided on Route 2, Pulaski. He had served as 
president of the Nashville Milk Producers for six years and served in the 
Tennessee House of Representatives from 1961 to 1965.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John C. and Agnes Raines 
Thurman of Pulaski, born on August 18, 1892. He was a member of the Methodist 
Church and was married to the late Mary Elizabeth Thurman.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Allen Graves of Pulaski; one brother Cliff 
Thurman of Eau Gallie, Fla.; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
THURMAN, Louise Wilson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1987
Mrs.Louise Wilson Thurman, 80, died Wednesday, May 20, 1987, in Melbourne, Fla., 
after a short illness.
Memorial services were held Friday, May 22, at the Church of Christ in Melbourne 
with Stephen Puckett officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 
Providence Cemetery May 24 with Floyd Farris officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Thurman was the daughter of the late John 
Reynolds and Myrtle Clark Wilson. She was employed at the Blossom Shop Florist 
as head designer until her retirement.
Survivors include her husband, Cliff Thurman of Melbourne; one daughter, Mrs. 
Donald (Peggy) Anderson of Mars Hill, NC; one granddaughter, Donna Anderson of 
Virginia; two sisters, Miss Wilma Wilson and Mrs. Dorothy Gordon, both of 
Pulaski; one brother, John Elam Wilson of Pulaski; one nephew, Mark Gordon of 
Pulaski.
THURMAN, Marshall OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 May 1980
Marshall Thurman, 81, died Thursday, May 22 in Community Hospital in Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral 
Home in Columbia with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mr. Thurman lived near Lynnville and was a retired farmer.
He was a native of Giles County, the son of the late James E. and Harriett 
Cannady Thurman and was married to the former Ruby Callahan. Mr. Thurman was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors besides his wife include two daughters, Mrs. Paul Wade, Cornersville, 
and Mrs. Hayes Dunnavant, Lynnville, a sister, Mrs. Brown Williamson, Columbia; 
a half-brother, Leroy Thurman, Culleoka; three half-sisters, Mrs. Lottie 
Lancaster and Mrs. Thelmer Beaver, both of Columbia and Mrs. Jean Hood, Santa 
Fe; and two grandchildren.
THURMAN, Mamie White OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jan 1983
Mamie Thurman, 92, of W. Jefferson Street in Pulaski, died on Monday, January 
17, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by Brothers Jim Farris and Herbert McNeese at 
1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Thurman was a housewife and a member of the 
Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Meadow and Polka Ussery 
White. She was married to the late Houston Thurman.
She is survived by, one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Floree Thurman of Russellville, 
Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
THURMAN, Roger Dale OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Jun 1989
Mr. Roger Dale Thurman, 38 of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, June 20, 1989, as a 
result of an auto accident.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lawrence and White Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr Lawrence was the of the late Gertie Lee Agent 
Thurman. Thurman was a security guard for Valley Security Co. in Athens, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Thurman, Minor Hill; father, Willie Joe 
Thurman, Lynnville; three daughters, Tracy Michelle Thurman, Pulaski, Elesia 
Leann and Candace Marie Thurman, both of Minor Hill; four sisters, Josephine 
Head, Shelbyville, Wanda Fay Carter, Lewisburg, Sharon Thurman and Helen 
Anderson, both of Elkmont, Ala.
THURMAN, William Buford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jun 1983
Mr. William Buford Thurman, 83, a retired farmer of the Lynnville Community, 
died Saturday, June 4, 1983 at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 13, 1983 in the chapel of 
Cornersville Funeral Home with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Catherine Marques, California, and Anne Sue 
Tidwell, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Willie Joe Thurman, Lynnville and Luther Lee 
Thurman of Lynnville. Several grandchildren also survive.
TIDWELL, Iva Belle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1984
Ms. Iva Belle Tidwell, age 83, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski, died 
Thursday, January 12, 1984, at the Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, January 14, 1984, at 11 a.m. in the Bennett-May 
Chapel with James M. Corbitt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Ms. Tidwell was a member of the Presbyterian Church. 
She was a retired seamstress. Ms. Tidwell was the daughter of the late W. F. and 
Susie Pack Sisk.
Survivors include one son, Frank Butler Tidwell of Macon, Georgia and two 
grandchildren.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TIDWELL, Lois Richardson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mrs. Lois Richardson Tidwell, 67, of Modesto, Calif.; formerly of Pulaski, died 
Friday, Sept. 9, 1988. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Lakewood 
Memorial Park in Modesto.
Mrs. Tidwell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Richardson.
Survivors include her husband, Joe Henry Tidwell of Modesto; one daughter, Mrs. 
Ann Cagle of Modesto; three sons, Charles, Joe Dean, and Edward Wayne Tidwell, 
all of Modesto; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, J. 
D. Richardson of Pensacola, Fla., Charles Allen Richardson of Pulaski; five 
sisters, Mrs. Mattie Gowan Travis, Mrs. Louise Faulkner and Mrs. Joan Long, all 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Edna Harwell of Fayetteville, Mrs. Jean Smith of Columbus, Ga.
TIDWELL, Mary L. Dobbins OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1986
Mrs. Mary L. Tidwell, 88, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home and a long-time resident 
of the Bodenham community, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1986, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church 
at Agnew with Rev. Winford Smith officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery, 
Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tidwell was the daughter of the late Alex and 
Mary Dobbins. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bodenham.
Survivors include her husband, Mack C. Tidwell of Pulaski; one son, Samuel A. 
Tidwell of Nashville; four daughters, Mrs. Cora White of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. 
Martha Walker of Nashville, Mrs. Dorothy Cole of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Eleanor 
Summerhill of Florence, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five 
sisters, Mrs. Sallie Daugherty of Pulaski, Ms. Augusta Dobbins of Nashville, 
Mrs. Addie Williams and Mrs. Edith Buckner, both of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Mattie 
P. Brown of Savannah, Ga.
TIDWELL, Selvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jan 1988
Mr. Selvin Tidwell, 63, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1988, at Merihill Nursing Home in 
Lewisburg. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Bills-McGaugh 
Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Mr. Tidwell was a Pulaski native and the son of the 
late Joe and Mabel Pillow Tidwell. He was retired from Walker Metal Products in 
Lewisburg.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia B. Tidwell; one daughter, Cathy Johns of 
Chapel Hill; three sons, Selwyn, Jeffrey and Barry Tidwell, all of Lewisburg; 
four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis and Mrs. Mabel Brown, both of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Louise Michalik of Mountain Home, Ark., Mrs. Lillian Ursiny of San Jose, Calif.; 
four brothers, Joe H. Tidwell of Modesto, Calif., Harold Tidwell of Franklin, 
Sam Tidwell of Pulaski, Jimmy Tidwell of Huntsville, Ala.; eight grandchildren.
TIDWELL, Tyree Allison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Apr 1983
Tyree Allison Tidwell, 94, of 100 Edgehill Drive in Pulaski, died at his home on 
Tuesday, April 12, 1983.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 1:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, April 14 at Bennett-May Chapel. Interment followed in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tidwell was a member of the Presbyterian Church 
and a retired farmer. He was the son of the late James Andrew and Alice Edna Fry 
Tidwell.
He is survived by, one sister, Mrs. Lucy Zuccarello of Pulaski; one brother, 
John Lewis Tidwell of Beaumont, TX; and one great niece, Mrs. William C. Martin 
of Gallatin.
TILLERY, Leona Whitt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Oct 1984
Mrs. Leona Whitt Tillery, 84, of Clarksville, Indiana, died on Saturday, October 
27, 1984, at Parkway Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky. A native of 
Ardmore, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Luther Hargrove Whitt and 
was married to the late Lindsey F. Tillery. She was a member of the Piney Grove 
Baptist Church, Ardmore, Tennessee.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Gatlin Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Carr, Florida, and Virgie Pedigo, 
Louisville; one son, Joe L. Tillery, Clarksville; one brother, Hubert Whitt, 
Hernando, Mississippi; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
TILLERY, Lindsey L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 Jan 1981
Lindsey L. Tillery, 87, of 2140, Lombardy D., Clarksville, Ind. Died December 31 
in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. Saturday, January 3, 1981 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Gatlin Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, Mr. Tillery was a World War I veteran and 
a member of the American Legion Post 60, Pulaski. He was a carman for L&N 
Railroads from 1942 to 1961.
Survivors include his wife, Leona Whitt Tillery, Jeffersonville, Ind.; one son, 
Joe Lindsey Tillery, Clarksville, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Carr and 
Mrs. Virgil Pedigo both of Louisville, Ky.; eight grandchildren and 10 
great-grandchildren.
TILLMAN, Mary Bess McKnight OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Feb 1988
Mrs. Mary Bess Tillman, 77, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1988, at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 8, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tillman was the daughter of the late Robert and 
Kizzie Gaines McKnight and was married to the late Malcolm Tillman. She was a 
member of Cedar Grove Methodist Church and was retired from LeMar Shirt Company.
Survivors include one brother, Robert McKnight of Pulaski; one step-son, Don 
Tillman of Pulaski; two step-grandchildren.
TILLMAN, William Malcolm OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Funeral riters for William Malcolm Tillman, 70, of Route 1, Pulaski, who died 
Wednesday, January 30 in Maury County Hospital, Columbia, were held Friday at 
2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Andy Brown and 
the Rev. Earl Hocker. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Tillman, a World War II veteran, and retired employee of the Giles Farmer 
Co-Operative, was born in Tennessee, the son of the late William R. and Martha 
Curtis Tillman.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Bess McKnight Tillman; a son, Don Tillman, 
Goodsprings; a sister, Mrs. John F. Elder, Pulaski, and one granddaughter.
TINGLE, Louise OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Nov 1989
Mrs. Louise Tingle, 69, of Parrish, Ala., died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1989.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Collins Funeral Home in 
Jasper, Ala. Burial was held in Parrish.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tingle was the daughter of the late Walter and 
Maggie Beddingfield Littrell and was married to the late Paul Tingle.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Scott of Parrish; two brothers, Carl 
Littrell of Pulaski, Charles Littrell of Newport Richey, Fla.; one 
sister-in-law, Gail Littrell of Pulaski; two sisters, Katie Smith of Jasper, 
Elease Skelton of Hohenwald; two grandchildren; nine nephews and three nieces.
TINNON, Joel Gettis Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Jun 1984
Joel Gettis Tinnon, Sr., 79, Route 2, Pulaski, died on Saturday, June 16, 1984, 
at Giles County Hospital. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late 
John and Mattie Reese Tinnon and was married to the late Minnie Lee Parson 
Tinnon. He was a retired farmer, carpenter, and painter.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Marcus Nickel and Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include three sons, Joel Gettis Tinnon, Jr., Shelbyville, Don Tinnon 
and Johnny Tinnon, Pulaski; two daughters, Carol Tinnon Barlar, Clarksville, and 
Frances Tinnon Roy, Athens, Ala.; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
TINNON, Minnie Lee Parsons OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Giles County native, Mrs. Minnie Lee Tinnon, 68, were held 
at 11:00 a. m. on Wednesday, December 16 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Chapel. 
Services were conducted by Mack Pinkelton and Marcus Nickell. Burial followed in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Tinnon succumbed on Monday, December 14, at Giles County Hospital.
She was the wife of Gettis Tinnon, Sr., of Pulaski and the daughter of the late 
John and Emma Compton Parsons.
Survivors, among her husband include: 2 sons, Gettis Tinnon, Jr. of Shelbyville, 
John Edd Tinnon of Pulaski, and Don Tinnon of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. 
William Barlar of Clarksville and Mrs. Dean Ray of Athens, AL; and one sister, 
Mrs. Clara Knox of Lawrenceburg. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, and four 
great-grandchildren.
TIPPER, Charles E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1986
Senior Master Sgt. Charles E. Tipper, 54, of Murfreesboro, died Tuesday, Sept. 
9, 1986, from injuries sustained in a C-130 plane crash at Fort Campbell, Ky.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Woodfin Memorial 
Chapel with Fred Johnson officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Memory Garden in 
Murfreesboro.
A native of Giles County, Sgt. Tipper was the son of the late George and Lola 
Pitts Tipper, raised in the Shores community. He was a member of the Belwood 
Baptist Church in Murfreesboro and the National Guard in Nashville.
Survivors include his wife, Imogene Clemmons Tipper of Murfreesboro; two 
brothers, Harold Tipper of Lawrenceburg, Howard Tipper of Smyrna; three sisters, 
Mary L. Hasting of Lewisburg, Norma Vincent and Dezzie Hood, both of Pulaski.
TIPPER, Charles Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jul 1980
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Charles Harris Tipper, 79, of Route 
3, Petersburg, were conducted Thursday, June 26 at 2:00 p. m. at Ralston-Lee 
Chapel in that city with interment in Medium Cemetery, Delina. Mr. Tipper died 
Tuesday in Lincoln County Hospital.
A retired farmer, he was the son of the late George and Nancy Norwood Tipper.
Survivors include a son, Wilfred Tipper, Petersburg; a sister, Mrs. Olga Lucurs, 
Pulaski; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
TODD, Frank O. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Nov 1982
Mr. Frank O. Todd, age 76, of Columbia, Tenn., died on Tuesday, November 16, 
1982, in Greymere Nursing Home in Columbia.
Funeral services, conducted by the Reverend Clarence K. Stewart, were held at 
Bennett-May Chapel on Thursday, November 18 at 11 a.m. Burial was in Kedron 
Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mr. Todd was a member of the Methodist Church and was a 
retired mechanic.
Mr. Todd was married to the late Gussie Mae Todd and was the son of the late 
Andrew W. and Eva Grubbs Todd.
Suvivors include one daughter, Mary Phillips of Pulaski; two sons, Charles Todd 
of Culleoka and Robert (Bobby) Todd of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren; and 
three great-grandchildren.
TODD, Robert A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Nov 1989
Robert A. Todd, 45, a Giles County native, died at Vanderbilt Hospital Sunday 
night from multiple injuries received when he was struck by a car in Maury 
County.
Todd was waslking on Arrow Lake Road in Mt. Pleasant when he was struck by a car 
driven by Rebecca Carpenter, 29, of Mt. Pleasant. Carpenter notified 
authorities. When the ambulance attendants arrived, they could not find Todd's 
body, but it was found a short time later. His body was found in a nearby 
ravine.
State Trooper Greg Bowden said Carpenter admitted consumning alcohol, but 
refused to take a blood alcohol test......
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Bennett May Chapel in Pulaski with Rev. 
Scott Arnold officiating. Burial was in Kedron Cemetery.
Mr. Todd was the son of the late Frank and Gussie Mae Stapp Todd. Survivors 
include his wife, Mrs. Vivian Vandergriff Todd; one daughter, Rebecca Todd, Mt. 
Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Mary B. Phillips, Nashville and one brother, Charles 
Todd, Mt. Pleasant.
TOMERLIN, Carl Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Mar 1987
Mr. Carl Eugene Tomerlin, 68, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 3, 1987, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 4, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Leonard Tidwell officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tomerlin was the son of the late Walter and Lillie 
Mae Dickey Tomerlin. He was a member of the Marcella Falls Church of Christ and 
a veteran of World War II. Before his retirement, he was owner of Tomerlin's 
Floor Covering and the late partner of Tomerlin and Woodard Floor Covering.
Survivors include his wife, Willie Maude Colvett Tomerlin of Pulaski; two sons, 
Jimmy Tomerlin of Hanford, Calif., Billy Tomerlin of Eastman, Ga.; three 
daughters, Jeanette Edwards and Glenda Bright, both of Nashville, Brenda Edwards 
of Pulaski; two brothers, J. C. and Dalton Tomerlin, both of Pulaski; four 
sisters, Hessie Campbell, Elizabeth Wharton and Hazel Johnson, all of Pulaski, 
Mae Pinkelton of Auburndale, Fla.; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 
and on great-grandson.
TOMERLIN, Myron OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Mar 1986
Mr. Myron Grant Tomerlin, 85, of Ardmore, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 
Taylor Funeral Home in Ardmore, Tenn. with Rev. Bill Suddarth and Rev. Charles 
Hicks officiating. Burial was in Blanche Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tomerlin was the son of the late William and Addie 
Wilson Tomerlin and was married to the late Lois Smith Tomerlin. He was a member 
of the Cash Point Baptist Church in Lincoln County and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Avis Henderson of Ardmore, Tenn.; two sons, 
Gene Tomerlin of Ardmore, Tenn., Lester Tomerlin of Prospect; six grandchildren; 
several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Davis of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Lillian Green of Bodenham, Mrs. Gilbert Ingram all of Pulaski; and two brothers, 
Morris and Malcolm Tomerlin, both of Pulaski.
TOMERLIN, Virginia Braly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Nov 1983
Virginia Braly Tomerlin, age 67, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 1983, in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Bennett-May Chapel 
Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Frank Rouse 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Tomerlin was married to Maurice Tomerlin of 
Pulaski. She was the daughter of the late Raymond P. and Cleo Elder Braly. Mrs. 
Tomerlin was a member of the Methodist Church and was employed by Co-op.
Survivors, other than her husband, include, one daughter, Mrs. Verlyn T. Ernst 
and one granddaughter, Miss Lida F. Ernst, both of Davidson, Maryland.
TOMLIN, Robert Wesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Jun 1987
Mr. Robert Wesley Tomlin, 68, of Minor Hill, died Wednesday, May 27, 1987, at 
his residence. Funeral services were held Friday, May 29, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Tomlin was the son of the late Elijah and Myrtle 
Hicks Tomlin. He was a janitor at Minor Hill School.
Survivors include his wife, Eula White Tomlin of Minor Hill; one daughter, 
Annette Gilbert of Pulaski; one brother, Floyd Tomlin of Five Points.
TOMLINSON, Edna Lomax OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Mrs. Edna Lomax Tomlinson, 84, resident of the Campbellsville Community died 
Friday morning at Maury County Hospital in Columbia, following an extended 
illness.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 3:30 p. m. at Oakes and Nichols 
Funeral Home in Columbia with Arthur Hardison, Church of Christ minister, 
officiating. Graveside services were held Monday morning at eleven o'clock at 
the Cedar Hill Cemetery near Erin.
A native of Houston County, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Cora Lomax 
and the widow of William H. Tomlinson who died October 5, 1976.
Mrs. Tomlinson had made her home in the Campbellsville Community since 1963 at 
which time she moved from Maury County.
Survivors include three sons, Garner Tomlinson, Escondedo, Cal., James Clifton 
Tomlinson, Nashville and Austin Tomlinson, Lynnville; a brother, Clifton Lomax, 
Clearwater, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
TOMLINSON, Henry Dalton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jun 1988
Mr. Henry Dalton Tomlinson, 62, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Thursday, June 16, 
1988, in that city. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19, at Pulaski First 
United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Miller officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tomlinson was the son of the late Henry Clarence 
and Ola Mai Owen Tomlinson. He was a member of the Methodist church and had a 
Ph.D. in sanitation engineering.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Frost Tomlinson of Jacksonville, Fla.; 
two sons, Henry Carl Tomlinson of Ventura, Calif., Kenneth Stone Tomlinson of 
St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Diane Tomlinson Wood of Tulsa, Okla.; two 
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lola Kate Tomlinson Barlar of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Doris Tomlinson Blankenship of Jackson, Tenn.
TOONE, Earleen Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Sep 1982
Earleen Allene Toone, 56, of 427 Spofford Ave., Pulaski, died at the Maury 
County Hospital in Columbia on September 1, 1982.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Friday, September 3, 1982, 
at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Toone was employed by Gabriel of Pulaski. She was 
the wife of the late Clifford Toone, and the daughter of the late William and 
Lois Willis Allen. Mrs. Toone was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include, two sisters, Mrs. Ed Butler Hayes, Mrs. Lawrence Toone, both 
of Pulaski; three brothers, Roy Allen, James Allen, both of Pulaski; and Ted 
Allen of Huntsville, Alabama.
TOONE, Everleen Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jan 1987
Mrs. Everleen Allen Toone, 66, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Bennett May Chapel with Haywood Lyles and 
Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Toone was the daughter of the late William and 
Lola Allen. She was a member of the Church of Christ and was retired from 
Maremont Gabriel.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Toone of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Roxie Green of Pulaski; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Pearline Hayes of 
Pulaski; three brothers, James and Roy Allen, both of Pulaski, Ted Allen of 
Huntsville, Alabama.
TOONE, Sally Tate OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1989
Mrs. Sally Tate Toone, 81, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 14, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Charles Oaks officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Toone was the daughter of the late Jesse P. and 
Lula Hazelwood Tate and was married to the late Jesse C. Toone. She was a 
retired salesclerk at David Lee's Store.
Survivors include one daughter, Chris Toone of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Ruby T. 
Toone of Ardmore, Tenn.
TORRENCE, Gracie Lorrine Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Mrs. Gracie Lorrine Torrence, 82, of Frankewing, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 2, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Torrence was the daughter of the late Carson Reed 
and Myrtle Collins Smith and was married to the late Harry Torrence. She was a 
member of the Baptist church and was a retired telephone operator.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Ann Brewer of Frankewing, Mrs. 
Linda Sandridge of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, Marvin Moore of Huntsville, Ala., 
Harry D. Torrence of Pulaski; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four 
sisters, Mrs. May Hardiman of Potasi, Mo., Mrs. Lillian Birdsong of Lexington, 
Ky., Mrs. Ida Carter of Fairfax, Va., Mrs. Evelyn Mitchell of Decatur, Ala.
TORRENCE, Lawrence Paul OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jan 1983
Mr. Lawrence Paul Torrence, 58, Pulaski, died Sunday, January 2, 1983 at 
Eisenhower Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia. Funeral services were held at 2 
p.m. Tuesday, January 4 at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery, Clarence Stewart officiating.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Thomas Torrence and the 
late Lorene Brock.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sandra Tate, Pulaski, and Mrs. Wilma Lovell, 
Evansville, Indiana.
TORRENCE, Myrtle Blanch Holt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 May 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Blanch Torrence, 83, of Nashville, who died 
Saturday, May 2 in Giles County Hospital were conducted Monday at 10:00 a. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville. Rev. 
Mack Wheeler was the officiant.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Torrence was the daughter of the late Joe Andrew and 
Mary Thompson Holt and wife of the late Spencer Torrence. She was a retired 
grocery store owner.
Survivors include a son, James Marlin Torrence, Pulaski; a brother, Alton Holt, 
Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
TORRENCE, Richard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Aug 1986
Mr. Richard Torrence, 75, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, August 13, 1986, at 
Lincoln County Nursing Home in Fayetteville.
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 15, at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Torrence was the son of the late Will and Alice 
Kellum Torrence.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Willie May Garner and Mrs. Sallie Hargrove, 
both of Pulaski.
TOSH, Aster Hopwood OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Apr 1981
A retired farmer, Aster Hopwood Tosh, 58, of Pulaski died Monday, April 6 in 
Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p. 
m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister Tom Campbell and the Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton. Interment was in Scott's Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Tosh was the son of the late like and Lois Bryant Tosh. 
He was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Campbell Tosh; three daughters, Mrs. 
Kathy Wright and Mrs. Peggy Sirten, Lewisburg and Mrs. Sara Wright, Pulaski; a 
son, Leroy Tosh, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Sisk, Mrs. Robert 
Kilpatrick and Mrs. Hester Wright, Pulaski and seven grandchildren.
TOSH, James Leonard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Nov 1988
Mr. James Leonard Tosh, 71, of Decatur, Ala., died Monday, October 31, 1988, at 
Decatur General Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Brown 
Service Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in 
Limestone County, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Alice Tosh of Decatur; one son, Lonnie Tosh of 
Decatur; two daughters, Betty Heflin of Trinity, Ala., Linda Deason of Pulaski; 
one brother, Joe Harold Tosh of Decatur; three sisters, Mattie McCain and Ann 
Kellum, both of Decatur, Marie Butner of Louisville, Ky.; four grandchildren and 
two great-grandchildren.
TOWNSEND, Audrey F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Feb 1984
Mrs. Audrey F. Townsend, age 80, of Minor Hill, died February 17, 1984, in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 18, at 2 p.m. in 
the Carr and Erwin Chapel with Alden Hendrix officiating. Burial was in Hester 
Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Townsend was married to the late Erskine Townsend. She 
was the daughter of the late Smith and Caldonia Hendrix Gatlin.
Survivors include, five sons, Ozro and Matthew Townsend, both of Five Points, 
Tennessee, Chalmus, J. L. and Thomas Townsend, all of Minor Hill; three 
daughters, Idell Newton of College Grove, Tennessee, Lorell Forsyth of Minor 
Hill, Frances Willis of Chattanoogs; 13 grandchilcren, and 6 
great-grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the 
arrangements.
TOWNSEND, David A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Apr 1987
Mr. David A. Townsend, 56, died Friday, April 3, 1987, at Mercy Hospital in 
Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 7, at Booth Chapel Cemetery in Minor 
Hill.
Survivors include three daughters, Linda Keller of Texas, Debra Demski and Karen 
Smith, both of Michigan; two sons, Kevin and John Townsend, both of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Willie Lou Word of Minor Hill, Polly Davis of Athens, Ala.; two 
brothers, James E. Townsend of Michigan, Bobby Joe Townsend of Minor Hill.
TOWNSEND, Daniel Osteen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1985
Daniel Osteen Townsend, 59, of Minor Hill, died Monday, May 13, 1985, at St. 
Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Elsie McGill Townsend and 
was married to the late Lucille Opal Townsend. Mr. Townsend was a farmer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, G. C. Fox officiating.
Survivors include his father, Homer Townsend of Minor Hill; two sons, Daniel 
Townsend of Pulaski, Bob Townsend of Winterhaven, Florida; four brothers, Hestel 
Townsend of Pulaski, Tyson Townsend of Minor Hill, Robert Townsend of Sherman, 
Texas, Leo Townsend of Campbellsville; five sisters, Jewel Felker, Viva lee 
Camp, Cleo Shelton, Peggy Gatlin, all of Minor Hill, Sue Goar of Nashville; and 
two grandchildren.
TOWNSEND, Elise Viola McGill OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Elise Viola Townsend, 78, of Route 1, Minor Hill were 
held Tuesday, March 18, at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 11:00 a. m. with burial in 
Giles Memory Gardens. Paul McKissack, Church of Christ minister officiated.
Mrs. Townsend died at her home March 16, 1980. A native of Hardin County, Tenn., 
her parents were the late Dave and Frances Miles McGill.
Survivors include her husband, Honor Coleman Townsend, Minor Hill; five sons, 
Tyson Townsedn, Minor Hill, Osteen Towndned, Hestel Townsend, both of Pulaski, 
Leo Townsend, Lynnville and Robert Townsend, Michigan; five daughters, Jewl 
Felker, Viva Lee Camp, Cleo Cole, Peggy Gatlin, all of Minor Hill, Sue Gore, 
Nashville; thirty two grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; three brother, 
Homer McGill, Porter McGill, both of Minor Hill, Hobert McGill, Oakland, Calif., 
two half sisters, Mrs. Gracie Burgess, Pulaski, Tenn., and Mrs. Lucy McCafferty, 
Lawrenceburg.
TOWNSEND, Erskine William OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1980
Erskine William Townsend, 77, of Minor Hill died Monday, October 27, 1980, in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Danny Pettus with burial in 
Hester Chapel Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mr. Townsend was the son of the late Bruce and Frances Green 
Townsend. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audrey Gatlin Townsend; five sons, Ozro 
Townsend and Matthew Townsend, Five Points, J. L. Townsend, Chalmus Townsend and 
Tommy Townsend, Minor Hill.
TOWNSEND, Eva Marie Jones OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jul 1985
Mrs. Eva Marie Townsend, 49, of Route One, Lester, Alabama, died Monday, July 
15, 1985, at Jackson Hospital in Lester. A native of Giles County, she was the 
daughter of the late Russell and Lucille Barr Jones.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1985, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in New Zion Cemetery, Rev. James Turner and Rev. Harry 
Reynolds officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Benjamin H. Townsend of Lester, Alabama; one 
daughter, Mrs. Janette Irene Colvett of Lester, Alabama; three grandchildren; 
one brother, Billy C. Jones of Pulaski; and one sister, Mrs. Sue Stone of 
Athens, Alabama.
TOWNSEND, Frances Matulia OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Apr 1987
Miss Frances Matulia Townsend, 58, of Chattanooga, died Friday, April 3, 1987, 
at Lawrenceburg Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Saturday, April 4, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Townsend was the daughter of the late Erskine and 
Audrey Gatlin Townsend.
Survivors include five brothers, Chalmus Townsend of Minor Hill, Tommy Townsend 
of Pulaski, Ozro, J. L. and Matthew Townsend, all of Lawrenceburg; two sisters, 
Lorell Forsythe of Minor Hill, Idell Newton of College Grove, Tenn.
TOWNSEND, Honor Coleman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jul 1987
Mr. Honor Coleman Townsend, 91, of Minor Hill, died Saturday, July 11, 1987, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, July 13, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Paul McKissick officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Townsend was the son of the late David Alonzo and 
Lydia Lou Bullington Townsend and was married to the late Elsie Viola McGill 
Townsend. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include four sons, Hestel Townsend of Pulaski, Tyson Townsend of Minor 
Hill, Robert Townsend of Sherman, Texas, Leo Townsend of Campbellsville; five 
daughters, Jewell Felker, Viva Lee Camp, Cleo Shelton and Peggy Gatlin, all of 
Minor Hill, Sue Goar of Antioch; one sister, Grace Gatlin of Pulaski; 33 
grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
TOWNSEND, Lucille Opel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jul 1981
A Pulaski woman, Mrs Lucille Opel Townsend, 56, died Saturday morning, July 25, 
in Nashville Baptist Hospital, after being injured in a car wreck near Spring 
Hill Friday afternoon.
Mrs Townsend and her husband, Daniel, were enroute to Nashville, where Mrs. 
Townsend had a doctor's appointment when the accident occurred on Highway 31 
between Spring Hill and Franklin.
Funeral services for Mrs. Townsend, a Virginia native, were held Monday, July 
27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial took place in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Townsend, who was a clerk for Consolidated Food Company, is survived by her 
husband, Daniel O. Townsend of Pulaski; two sons, Daniel W. Townsend of Pulaski 
and Bobby Austin Townsend of Florida; one brother, Earl Guy, of Florida; one 
half brother, Russell Triblett of Kentucky; and one sister, Mary Crenshaw of 
Florida; and two grandchildren.
TOWNSEND, Nattie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Sep 1982
Mrs. Nattie Townsend, 89, died on Monday, August 20, 1982, at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Mars Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Townsend was a native of Giles County. Survivors include three daughters, 
Allie Boatwright, Pulaski, Millard Chapman and Brownie Brown, Lynnville; two 
sons, Allen Townsend, Lewisburg, and William Townsend, Lynnville; a foster son, 
Bobby Chapman, Lewisburg; nine grandchildren and six great-grand children.
TOWNSEND, Viva Lee Kincaid OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 May 1986
Mrs. Viva Lee Townsend, 91, of Minor Hill, died Tuesday, April 29, 1986 at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Harry Smith officiating. Burial was in Noblit Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Townsend was the daughter of the late David Peter 
and Mary Boyd Kincaid and was married to the late Bob Townsend. She was a 
retired teacher of the Giles County School System.
Survivors include one son, Robert Lee Townsend of Minor Hill; one brother, 
Hillard Kincaid of Minor Hill; one sister, Iva Rena Jackson of Pulaski; two 
grandchildren.
TRABERT, Annie Ruth Miller OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Nov 1989
Mrs. Annie Ruth Miller Trabert, 58, of Pulaski, died Friday, Nov. 10, 1989, at 
Oakwood Nursing Home in Lewisburg. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 12, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Allen Barrett officiating. Burial was in New Hope 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Trabert was the daughter of the late James O. 
Miller and was married to the late Charlie Trabert.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Rachel Rainey of Pulaski of Pulaski; one son, 
Bill Jones of Rome, Ga.; one daughter, Brenda Adams of Pulaski; two brothers, 
Norris and James Miller, both of Ohio; three sisters, Ellen Henson of Pulaski, 
Louetta Fralix of Oklahoma, Sammie Hayes of Ohio; four grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
TRAPP, Pearl Edith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Mar 1982
Mrs. Pearl Edith Trapp, 8, Pulaski, died on Friday, February 26, 1982 at Ardmore 
Nursing Home.
A native of Winston County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late William 
Lee and Emily Jane Daniel Kuykendall and the wife of the late John Thomas Trapp.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 26, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Welch F. Ingle, Mineral Washington, and Glen T. 
Trapp, Chula Vista, California; four daughters, Mrs. Jackie Petruska, St. 
Petersburg, Florida, Mrs. Luther Lanier, Pulaski, Mrs. John Randolph, 
Huntsville, Alabama, and Mrs. Buddy White, Ardmore, Alabama; one brother, Willie 
Kuykendall, Deland, Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Sharleeen Kennedy and Mrs. Velma
Goodwin, Sidney, Ohio; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
TRAVIS, Betty Elizabeth Defoe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Travis, 66, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 20, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 22, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Travis was the daughter of the late Samuel and 
Elizabeth Kelly Defoe. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was a 
housewife.
Survivors include her husband, Jesse Travis of Pulaski; five daughters, Mrs. 
Mary Shelton, Mrs. Joyce Rose, Mrs. Joan Price, Mrs. Julie Russell, all of 
Pulaski; Mrs. Ruth Wright of Ardmore, Ala.; three sons, Jesse Allen, Robert and 
Terry Travis, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Kyle and Mrs. Cleo 
Johnson, both of Athens, Ala.; two brothers, Ed and Sam Defoe, both of Athens, 
Ala.; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
TREADWELL, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Mar 1981
A twenty-seven year old Pulaski resident, James Treadwell, was killed instantly 
during a mishap in McBurg last Thursday morning (February 25) at approximately 
7:30 a. m., when a heavy piece of equipment he was hauling shifted and rolled 
forward onto the cab.
According to the investigating officer, State Trooper Sgt. Jim Rose the truck 
was headed east on Pulaski Highway when it topped a hill and started down the 
steep grade.
At the same time a Lincoln County School bus, driven by David Colby was stopped 
in front of a residence at the foot of the hill to pick up children. That is 
when the driver applied his brakes causing the equipment, a large bulldozer 
track, rolled onto the cab, killing the driver.
The truck then went out of control across the westbound land and through a guard 
rail. The equipment landed in the yard of Thomas Thorpe very close to where 
children were standing before running for cover.
According to the trooper, the speed and weight of the vehicle were contributing 
factors in the mishap.
Trooper Andy Yeager was working radar on Highway 64 in Giles County and noticed 
the rig pass. He noted that the tracks were not tied down and wondered what 
would happen if the rig had to come to a sudden stop.
Funeral services were held Saturday (February 28) at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens with Bill Moss officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Janet McNeese Treadwell of Lawrenceburg; his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Treadwell. Also surviving are one son David Mitchell 
Treadwell of Lawrenceburg, one daughter, Charity Lynn Treadwell of Pulaski; two 
brothers, John M. Treadwell of Pulaski and Thomas Treadwell of Huntsville, Ala.
A maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harvey Harris of Pulaski and paternal grandmother, 
Mrs. S..G. Treadwell of Waynesbor, also survive.
TRICE, Oakley Arnold OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Jan 1982
Oakley Arnold Trice, 65, died on January 3, 1982, at his home on Owl Hollow 
Road. A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late Ollie Ashley and Iva 
King Trice. He was a self-employed equipment salesman and an Air Force veteran 
of World War II.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, January 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Arlington Cemetery at Mt. Pleasant, the Reverend Roy West 
officiating.
Survivors include three brothers, David Trice of Shallotte, North Carolina, O. 
A. Trice, Columbia, and Lillard Trice, Knoxville; and two sisters, Mrs. Marvin 
Henson, Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Will Glenn Craford, Cookeville.
TROTTER, Alex OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Oct 1987
Mr. Alex Trotter, 77, died Friday, Sept. 25, 1987, in Detroit, Mich. Funeral 
services were held Thursday, Oct. 1, at Trotter Chapel A.M.E. Church with the 
Rev. Dorris Patton officiating. Burial was in Trotter Cemetery at Liberty 
community, Prospect. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Trotter was the son of the late Harry Benton and 
Celia Westmoreland Trotter. After moving to Detroit in 1940, he joined St. 
Stephen A.M.E. Church and was employed by the Michigan Bedding Company from 1940 
until he retired in 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lee Williams Trotter; one daughter, Mrs. 
Beverly Ann Lett of Detroit; two sons, Larry Christopher of Detroit, Marva Lewis 
Trotter of Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one 
brother, James Roy Trotter of Holden, W.V.; three sisters, Mrs. Jemima 
Gentry-Seaton of Gary, Ind.; Mrs. Marvalene Sherrell of Prospect and Mrs. Celia 
Woodson of Detroit; 15 nieces and 14 nephews.
TROTTER, Laura OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Oct 1983
Mrs. Laura Trotter, 79, of Route 2, Prospect, died Friday, Sept. 29, 1983 at the 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held at noon Monday at Jordan 
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Community Cemetery in Prospect.
Mrs. Trotter is survived by her husband, Ellis Trotter of Prospect; a daughter, 
Mrs. Cleta Jenkins of Pulaski; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren also 
survive.
TROTTER, Ossie Lee Whitfield OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1989
Mrs. Ossie Lee Trotter, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 2, 1989, at New Salem Missionary 
Baptist Church in Veto, Ala., with the Rev. Ollie L. McWilliams officiating. 
Burial was in Payne Cemetery, also in Veto.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Trotter was the daughter of the late Jeff and 
Myrtle Swift Whitfield and was married to the late Coleman Trotter. She was a 
member of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children: James H. Trotter and Miss Geraldine Trotter, 
both of Prospect, Marvin and Clarence Trotter, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; 12 
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Emma Lentz of Nashville; one brother, Charles 
Whitfield of Indianapolis; six nephews; nine nieces.
TUCKER, Iva Mae Musgrove OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1985
Iva Mae Tucker, 61, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Terry Bear officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Tucker was the daughter of the late Herman Musgrove. She was a member of 
Anthony Hill Church of God of Prophecy.
Survivors include her mother, Arlee S. Musgrove of Pulaski; her husband, David 
Leroy Tucker of Pulaski; three sons, David Tucker, Jr. of North Carolina, Royce 
Tucker, Sr. of Pulaski, Timmy Tucker of Elkton; two daughters, Linda Daniel, 
Betty Moore, both of Pulaski; two brothers, Bert Musgrove of Pulaski, Robert 
Musgrove of Indiana; six sisters, Mageline Shumaker, Marie Musgrove, Frances 
Breeding, Clovis Glover, Gladys Glover, all of Pulaski, Virginia Livings of 
Louisiana; 10 grandchildren.
TUCKER, James J. Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Dec 1989
Mr. James J. Tucker, Sr., 63, of Columbia, died Monday, Nov. 27, 1989, at Maury 
Regional Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home 
in Columbia with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Tucker was the son of the late Frank and Louise 
Winchester Tucker. He was retired from Parks-Harris Company in Columbia.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vena Pearl Howell Tucker of Columbia; three 
daughters, Mrs. Pamela Jean (Joe) Christopher of Pulaski, Mrs. Patricia Ann 
(Johnny) Counts and Miss Vanella Sue Tucker, both of Columbia; three sons, James 
Jackson Tucker, Jr. and Tommy Dale Tucker, both of Columbia, Joe Frank Tucker of 
Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Mrs. Robbie Allen Potts of Santa Fe Community of Maury 
County; eight grandchildren.
TUCKER, John David OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jan 1987
Mr. John David Tucker, 92, of Elkmont, Ala., died Friday, Dec. 26, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 27, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with James Merritt officiating. Burial was in Stella 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tucker was the son of the late Dave and Amanda 
Thigpen Tucker. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anthony Tucker of Elkmont, AL; 
two daughters, Lois Jackson and Sarah Jackson, Goodspring, TN; one brother, Ozro 
Tucker of Goodspring; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three 
great-great-grandchildren.
TUCKER, John Henry Newsline 18 Oct 1988
John Henry Tucker, 86, of Smyrna, TN, died October 2, 1988, in Smyrna after an 
extended illness. Funeral services were held October 6 a Dixon Chapel Cumberland 
Presbyterian Church with Rev. A. B. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mr. Tucker was the son of the late Etta Tucker and 
Earl Bailey. He was the husband of the late Lizzie Lee Harris Tucker and a 
retired employee of George Peabody College in Nashville. He was a member of the 
Dixon Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Georgia Braden, Mrs. Edith Gordin Young 
of Fayetteville, John H. Tucker, Jr., Harris Tucker, both of Nashville, Hubert 
Tucker of Smyrna; 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of other 
relatives and friends.
TUCKER, Viola Mitchell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1984
Mrs. Viola Mitchell Tucker, 87, of Goodspring, died at the Giles County Hospital 
March 27, 1984. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in the 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Floyd Farris and Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Tucker was the daughter of the late Willie Hershell and Maggie McCree 
Mitchell. She was married to the late Rola M. Tucker.
Survivors include two sons, Adron Tucker of Pulaski, Bill Tucker of San Diego, 
California; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Scoggins Hastings, Miss Mable Tucker, both 
of Pulaski; one half-brother, John David Mitchell of Minor Hill; one 
half-sister, Laura Nell Stewart of Cornersville; 5 grandchildren and 5 
great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TUCKER, Willie Ruskin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 May 1983
Willie Ruskin Tucker, 84, Route 1 Minor Hill, TN, died May 27, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Evie Townsend Tucker and the son of the late 
Frank and Eddie Malone Tucker.
Mr. Tucker was a Giles County native and a retired farmer. He is survived by one 
sister, Mrs. R. G. Chapman, Five Points, TN; and one brother, Hobert Tucker, 
Estill Springs, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 29, 1983, at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with burial in Noblett Cemetery, Bro. Danny Pettus officiating.
TUELL, Willodean OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1982
Willodean Tuell, 88, of Route 5, Pulaski, died on Friday, April 30, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
Graveside services were conducted by Reverend Bill Moss at 3:00 p. m. on 
Saturday, May 1, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia, TN.
A native of Kentucky and a member of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Tuell was the wife 
of the late Jim M. Tuell.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alan McKay of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren, Mrs. William H. Moss, Jr. of Chattanooga, TN, Mrs. Mary Ann Hosay 
of Columbia and James Tuell McKay of Gainesville, Fla. and 6 
great-grandchildren.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
TURNER, Annie Marie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Oct 1984
Mrs. Annie Marie Turner, 77, died on Sunday, Oct. 7, 1984, at her Pulaski 
residence. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late A. J. and 
Mattie Holley McMillion and was married to the late Brown Turner. She was a 
retired employee of Genesco.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Floyd Farris officiating.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Janie Pierce, Pulaski; and several nieces and 
nephews.
TURNER, Eliza Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jul 1982
Mrs. Eliza Wilson Turner, 89, of 304 Hurst St., Huntsville, AL, died on Tuesday, 
July 20, 1982 at her residence.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23 at Bennett-May 
Chapel, burial followed in Giles Memory Gardens.
A native of Tennessee and a member of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Turner was the 
wife of the late Collie B. Turner and the daughter of the late Rufus and Luna 
Mildred Earnhart Wilson.
She is survived by, one daughter, Mrs. Estelle Gaines of Huntsville; two 
brothers, Joe Wilson of Woodbury, TN and Woodrow Wilson of Granite Falls, NC; 
one sister, Mrs. Kate Gregory of Murfreesboro, TN; six grandchildren and 5 
great-grandchildren.
TURNER, George W. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Sep 1982
Mr. George W. Turner, 86, Route 5, Pulaski, died Saturday, September 18, 1982 at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 
Queen Anne Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. Riley H. 
Tucker officiating.
Mr. Turner was a life-long resident of Giles County, son of the late Wiley 
(Pert) and Mary Lou Sutton Turner. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of 
World War I.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Helen Johnson Turner; a daughter, Mrs. 
Georgia Mae Turner Gaston; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
TURNER, Hattie Will OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jan 1981
A Conway community woman was killed and a Pulaski man was injured in an accident 
one mile south of Tarpley Shop on the Elkton highway Friday afternoon. Hattie 
Will Turner, age 89, of Route 2, Prospect became Giles County's first highway 
fatality in 1981 when her 1969 Oldsmobile plowed underneath a State Highway 
Department dump truck driven by Bailey G. Sims, age 55, of Route 2, Pulaski.
Mrs. Turner was said to have been suffering the effects of glaucoma and her 
impared vision may have contributed to the accident. Sims was transported to 
Giles County Hospital following the 2:30 p. m. accident. He had been pushing 
dirt off the road behind a grader when Mrs. Turner's car collided with him on a 
flat stretch of road. The Rescue Squad was called to the scene but was needed 
only to assist with traffic and road clean up. Tennessee Highway Patrom Officer 
Jim Perry investigated.
Graveside services for Mrs. Turner, who was the wife of the late Hill Turner, 
were held Saturday, January 10 at 2:00 p. m. by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 
Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Turner, was the daughter of the late Coleman H. and Elouise Tungett Brown 
and was a member of the Methodist Church.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mallie B. White of Birmingham, Ala., one 
niece and one nephew.
TURNER, Jennie Bell Dawes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Bell Dawes Turner, 86, of Pulaski, who died 
Friday, March 6 in Giles County Hospital, were conducted Saturday at 11:00 a. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ minister Tom Campbell. Interment 
was in Wheel Cemetery.
A Tennessee native, Mrs. Turner was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna 
Ruth Turner Dawes, and was married to the late Shirley Turner.
Survivors include a brother, Clyde Dawes of Stella; a sister, Mrs. Effie Hannah 
of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
TURNER, John Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Sep 1981
Funeral services for John Henry Turner, 75, a retired employee of Stanley, Inc., 
who died Friday, August 28 at his home in Pulaski, were conducted Monday at 
11:00 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. 
Ray McDonald was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Turner was the son of the late John R. and Donnie 
Andrews Turner, and was married to the late Esther Elizabeth Minatra Turner. He 
was a member of the Cedar Grove United Methodist Church
Survivors include a son, Thomas Clayton Turner, Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. 
Lillian Rogers and Mrs. Ethel Adell, Pulaski; a brother, Harden Turner, Columbia 
and one grandchild.
TURNER, Noble OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Jan 1987
Mr. Noble Turner, 80, of Frankewing, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1986, at Lincoln 
Skill Care Center in Fayetteville. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Billy G. Turner and Dwight Bledsoe officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Turner was the son of the late John and Daisy Burns 
Turner. He
was the owner of Turner's Grocery in Frankewing.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Williams Turner of Frankewing; three sons, 
Bill, Jim, and Larry Turner, all of Frankewing; seven grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
TURNER, Willis Howard (Jack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Aug 1989
Willis Howard (Jack) Turner, 77, died Thursday, July 27, 1989 at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held July 30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Glen 
Kennon officiating. Burial was in Diana Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, he was the son of the late Willie F. and Olga Mae 
Fowler Turner. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal D. Turner, Bethel; two 
sons, Billy Turner, Bethel, Wayne Turner, San Diego, CA; three daughters, Brenda 
Teegarden and Martha Simpson, Bethel, Jean Sneed, La Fontaine, IN; one brother, 
John Turner, Pulaski; one sister, Carrie Whitsett, Florida; 11 grandchildren and 
four great-grandchildren.
TWYFORD, Nell McFarland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Nell McFarland Twyford of Jacksonville, Ill., who died 
Monday, June 1 at Passvant Hospital, were conducted Wednesday at Williamson 
Funeral Home at Jacksonville.
Survivors include her husband, Elbert Twyford; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Sims, 
Illinois; a son, Joe Twyford, Illinois; four sisters, Mrs. Marvin Moore and Miss 
Minnie Bell McFarland, Pulaski, Mrs. Malcolm Harwell, Frankewing and Mrs. Jess 
Lewter, Nashville; a brother, Edward McFarland, Columbia and one grandchild.
TYLER, Bessie Taylor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1982
Bessie Taylor Tyler, 74, of Route 6, Pulaski, died on Thursday, April 29, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p. m. on Saturday, May 1 at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery in Elkmont, AL.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Tyler was 
the wife of the late George Wesley Tyler.
She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Wharton of Pulaski; one son, Wesley 
Tyler of Ardmore; five sisters, Minnie Cockrin of Lewisburg, Margaret Wooten of 
San Antonio, TX, Annie Cosby, Robbie Armstrong and Elizabeth Fogg, all of 
Pulaski; 6 brothers, Virgil Taylor of Columbia, TN, Clifford Taylor of 
Chattanooga, TN, Edward, Grady, Robert and J. D. Taylor, all of Pulaski; and 6 
grandchildren.
TYLER, Hugh Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mr. Hugh Wilson Tyler, 72, of Ardmore, Ala., died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Decatur 
General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 26, at Taylor 
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Anerton officiating. Burial was in 
Antioch Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Addie B. Tyler; two sons, Bobby Lee Tyler of 
Tony, Ala., Stevie Wade Tyler of Pulaski; three daughters, Jewell Pridemore of 
Tony, Ala., Linda Elliott of Ardmore, Ala., Lois Taylor of Athens, Ala.; four 
brothers, Robert and Max Tyler, both of Athens, Ala., William Tyler of Pulaski 
and Joe Tyler; two sisters, Virginia Hughes and Pearlie Tyler, both of Athens, 
Ala.; nine grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
TYLER, Sam Potts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Nov 1982
Sam Potts Tyler, 77, of Route One, died on Thursday, November 23, 1982 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ray McDonald at 2:00 
p.m. on Wednesday, November 24 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. 
Moriah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tyler was a retired employee of the state of 
Tennessee Engineering Dept. He was the son of Sam and Ophelia Rogers Tyler.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Reasonover Tyler of Pulaski and one brother, 
Leroy Tyler of Dickson, TN.
TYLER, Wesley Adam OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
Wesley Adam Tyler, three months old, son of Mark and Vivian Lambert Tyler, died 
on Saturday, July 28, 1984, at his home.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 29, at Rainey Funeral Home Chapel, 
Lynn Marshall and Washio Ishii officiating, with burial in Antioch Cemetery at 
Elkmont.
Survivors in addition to his parents are one sister, April Lynn Tyler; 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Charles Wesley Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert, 
all of Ardmore; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Luna of Ardmore.
TYLER, William Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Dec 1989
Mr. William Edward "Edd" Tyler, 93, of Pulaski, died Friday, Dec. 15, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Bennett May Chapel with Felix 
Snell officiating. Burial was in Besthaven Cemetery in Louisville, Ky.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Tyler was the son of the late William Henry and 
Lizzie Mae Hardiman Tyler and was married to the late Catherine Beaty Tyler. He 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two cousins, Mrs. James Stapp of Pulaski, Leroy Tyler of 
Cumberland Furnace, Tenn.
UPSHAW, G. Winfred OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Jul 1989
Mr. G. Winfred Upshaw, 73, of San Antonio, Texas, died Sunday, June 25, 1989, 
from injuries received in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held 
Thursday, June 29, at the Porter Loring Chapel in San Antonio. Burial with 
military honors was in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Those who wish may 
direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Upshaw served in the U. S. Navy and the U. S. Air 
Force, retiring in 1963 after 20 years of service. He retired a second time in 
1981 from the Comptrollers Office of the State of Texas.
Survivors include one daughter, Amy L. Upshaw of San Antonio; one son, Gregory 
W. Upshaw of Ft. Worth, Texas; his mother, Halle Upshaw of Huntsville, Ala.; one 
brother and sister-in-law; Eugene and Helen Upshaw of Knoxville; one sister, 
Frances Upshaw of Huntsville.
UPTON, Annie Ruth Kennedy OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
Mrs. Annie Ruth Upton, 75, died on Sunday, January 20, 1985, at her residence in 
the Brick Church Community. A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of 
the late Thomas Alfred Kennedy and Laura McGregor London.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, at Cornersville 
Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beech Wood Cemetery, Tom Holland officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Wayne Upton, Brick Church; one daugther, 
Mrs. Kay Washington, Columbia; two sons, Tommy Upton, Cornersville, Bobby Upton, 
Seminole, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
USELTON, Elree Abernathy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jun 1985
Mrs. Elree Uselton, 90, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 14, 1985, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late 
Davis and Nannie Pierson Abernathy and was married to the late Richard Floyd 
Uselton.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Marcus Nickell and Rev. Marshall Moss 
officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank Johnston of Pulaski, Mrs. Beverly 
Cross of Columbia; seven grandchilden; several great-grandchildren; and one 
sister, Mrs. Kelly Watson of Decatur, Alabama.
VANCE, Sevier E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Jan 1983
Sevier E. Vance, 70, of Elkton, died Friday, January 14, 1983 at Huntsville 
Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Wilson Brown at 12:00 noon 
at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Elkton Cemetery.
Mr. Vance, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late Ben and Ellen 
Gardner Vance. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rossie Grigsby of Elkton; two sons, William S. 
Vance, U.S.A.F., Germany and Larry Vance of Elkton; four daughters, Mrs. Jewel 
Runyon, Mrs. Evaline Meadows, Mrs. Paula Magee, and Mrs. Ellen Calloway, all of 
Chicago, Illinois; and four grandchildren.
VANCE, Thomas Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1986
Mr. Thomas Edward Vance, 73, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Sept. 7, 1986. Funeral 
services were held Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Abraham McKissack Memorial Chapel 
with Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Vance was the son of the late William and Loula 
Goff Vance and was married to the late Elease Hopkins Vance. He was a veteran of 
World War II, a charter member and former trustee, secretary and treasurer of 
Abraham McKissack Elks Lodge 1486 and a charter member and former vice-president 
of Abraham McKissack Senior Citizens Home, Inc. of Pulaski.
Survivors include two nieces, Jacqueline V. Gilbert and Rose Yvonne V. Brown, 
both of Pulaski; three great nephews and a great niece, Herbert Jr., Frederick 
Titus and Chasity Gilbert, all of Pulaski; one sister, Marie V. Marsh of 
Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Carl Vance of Nashville.
VAN DYKE, William J. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
William J. Van Dyke, 54, of Route One, Minor Hill, died Friday, April 26, 1985, 
at Veterans Hospital, Nashville. Mr. Van Dyke was a native of Columbus, Ohio, 
and a veteran of the Korean War.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Booth Chapel Cemetery, Richard Durham officiating. Survivors 
include his mother, Thelma Marie Van Dyke of Missouri; his wife, Frances White 
Van Dyke of Minor Hill; two brothers, Donny and Freddie Border, both of 
Mississippi; and one sister, Carol Ann Williams of Ohio.
VANATTA, Clyde Fletcher OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mr. Clyde Fletcher Vanatta, 70, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 5, 1987, at Humana 
Hospital in Huntsville, Ala. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Portland, Tenn., Mr. Vanatta was the son of the late Ollie and 
Deltha Vanatta. He was a retired general manager from Genesco.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce K. Vanatta of Pulaski; one son, Wayne Douglas 
Vanatta of Florida; one step-son, Larry E. Ray of Pulaski; three daughters, 
Kathy Forman of Texas, Carolyn Gowey of Knoxville, Vickie Parsons of Pulaski; 
one brother, Duncan Vanatta of Illinois; 11 grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
VANSTEEN, Donald Clifford Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 08 Feb 1984
Mr. Donald Clifford Vansteen, Sr., 54, of New York died Monday, Feb 6, 1984 in 
New York. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice Vansteen, New York; three sons, Dale 
and Danny Vansteen of New York, and Don Vansteen of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Dorothy and Diane Vansteen, New York; and three grandchildren.
VAUGHN, Mildred Deason OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 May 1989
A Giles County native was killed in a head-on collision in Maury County 
Wednesday of last week.
Mildred Deason Vaughn, 66, Columbia, was pronounced deal on arrival at Maury 
County Regional Hospital following the 1:30 p.m. accident. She was wearing a 
seat belt at the time of the accident, the authorities said.
Vaughn's car was heading west on Hampshire Pike when struck head-on by an 
eastbound vehicle driven by L. Douglas Pogue, 59, Columbia....
Funeral services were held Friday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home with Jim 
Deason officiating. Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Vaughn was the daughter of the late B. V. and Rose Hickman Deason. She was 
a member of College Grove Church of Christ, retired from Charles C. Parks Co., 
and was a private duty sitter for several years.
Survivors include her husband, Maxie Vaughn, Columbia; four daughters, Mrs. 
Harlan (Patricia) Walker of Smyrna, Mrs. Don (Diane) Butler of Jackson, Mrs. 
Harold (Shirley) Grigsby and Beverly Vaughn, both of Nashville; three sisters, 
Ms. Mary Cumbie of Angier, N.C., Mrs. Betty Bunting of Oakland Park, Fla., Mrs. 
Joyce Fry of Pulaski; a brother, Garland Deason of Pulaski; five grandsons and 
three great-grandchildren.
VAUGHAN, Sarah Campbell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Jan 1986
Mrs. Sarah Vaughan, 83, of Nashville (formerly of Pulaski) died Thursday, Jan. 
2, 1986, in a Nashville Hospital. Funeral services were held at 12 noon 
Saturday, Jan. 4, at the First Presbyterian Church of Nashville conducted by Dr. 
Arch McNair. Following funeral services, graveside services were held at 
Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski. Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Nashville was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Vaughan was the daughter of the late Clarence and 
Sallie Campbell and was married to the late Carson Vaughan. She was a member of 
the First Presbyterian Church in Nashville.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alice Ann Barge of Nashville; eight 
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Donald Campbell of 
Pulaski, Mrs. Mildred Smith of Huntsville, Tenn.
VAUGHN, William C. (Billy) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Feb 1983
The Rev.William C. (Billy) Vaughn, a former Giles Countian, died Wednesday, 
February 2, 1983 in a Kansas City, Missouri Hospital. Memorial services were 
held Friday, Feb. 4 in Kansas City. He was pastor of the Northminister 
Presbyterian Church in Kansas City.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Becky Vaughn; three sons and a daughter; and 
his mother, Mrs. Carson Vaughn.
VERNON, Johnny Wayne The Journal 31 Oct 1989
Mr. Johnny Wayne Vernon, 42, E. Woodring Street, Pulaski, died October 28, 1989, 
at Hillside Hospital, Pulaski, TN. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. 
Monday, Oct. 30 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Don Russell and Glen Denton 
officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
Mr. Vernon is the son of Truman Vernon and the late Ruth Randolph Vernon. Mr. 
Vernon is survived by his wife, Shirley Henderson Vernon; stepmother, Lillian 
Vernon; two sons, Charles Ray Ables, Bobby Ables; two daughters, Samantha 
Vernon, Penny Strickland; two brothers, Henry Vernon, Jerry Vernon; two sisters, 
Betty Scott, Thelma Walls; two grandchildren; all of Pulaski.
VERNON, Raymond L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Apr 1989
Raymond L. Vernon, 73, died Tuesday, April 11, 1989, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 13 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Mack 
Pinkelton and Don Russell officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
He was the son of the late Elek and Jessie McNeese Vernon. Survivors include his 
wife, Era Vernon of Pulaski; three sons, Samuel Vernon, Florida, Robert Laton 
Vernon, Louisiana, and Joe Vernon of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Frances 
Villemarette, Louisiana; one brother, Truman Vernon, Pulaski; one sister, Mary 
Pitts, Pulaski; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
VERNON, Robert Alexander OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jul 1984
Robert Alexander Vernon, 55, died on Sunday, July 8, 1984, at his home in 
Columbia. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Freeman Vernon. 
He was a truck driver for Columbia Paving Company.
Funeral services were to be held at 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, July 10, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, James E. Holt, officiating, with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Vernon, Columbia; two sons, Kerry 
Vernon, Sevierville, Tennessee and Steven Ray Vernon, Gatlinburg, Tennessee; his 
mother, Mrs. Louise Vernon, Pulaski; and two grandchildren.
VERNON, Shelby Alane OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Shelby Alane Vernon, 41, a nurse at Fairhaven Nursing 
Home, who died at her residence on Cedar Lane, Pulaski, were conducted Friday at 
1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens. The 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton was the officiant.
Mrs. Vernon, a Lawrence County native, was the daughter of Mrs. Mattie Louise 
Durham Green of Pulaski, who survives, and the late G. H. Green.
In addition to her mother, survivors include a son, Phillip C. Vernon, Pulaski; 
a daughter, Vicki Alane Vernon, Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Louie Barnett, Pulaski; 
three half-sisters, Mrs. Albert Grinnel and Mrs. James Grinnel, Lawrenceburg and 
Mrs. Ernest Pulaski.
VINCENT, Hattie Mae Darnell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Dec 1982
Hattie Mae Vincent, 75, of 524 Childers Street died on Sunday, December 26, 1982 
at Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton at 11:00 a.m. on 
Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Vincent was married to the late Lonnie Vincent. She 
was the daughter of the late John and Maggie Whitsett Darnell.
She is survived by, four sons, Leon Vincent of Winchester, TN, Early and Bearly 
Vincent of Portsmouth, VA, and Robert Vincent of Lynnville; two daughters, Irene 
Cline of Mims, FL, and Polly Satisfield of Portsmouth, VA; step-daughter, Odell 
Edde of Pulaski; one sister, Lucille Yarbrough of Pulaski; 28 grandchildren and 
several great-great-grandchildren.
VINSON, Roger Phillip OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mr. Roger Phillip Vinson, 47, of Pulaski, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Vinson was the son of the late Joe L. Vinson. He 
was a member of the Church of Christ and a junior analyst for Brown Engraving 
Company.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Maggie King Vinson of Pulaski; one 
half-sister, Mrs Virginia Alsobrooks of Chattanooga; one half-brother, James M. 
Vinson of Coral Gables, Fla.
VONDER OSTEN, Lillian Tower OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
Mrs. Lillian Vonder Osten, 78, of Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 19, at the 
Garden of Memories Chapel in Tampa, Fla., with Dr. Louis Lunardini officiating. 
Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery.
A native of New York, Mrs. Osten was the daughter of the late Hubert and Lillian 
Winant Tower and was married to the late Charles Vonder Osten. She was a member 
of the Richland Creek Homemakers Club.
Survivors include one son, Henry Schild of Homestead, Fla.; one daughter, Jean 
DiMarco of Pulaski; two sisters, Evelyn Bosack of Tampa, Fla., Myrtle Hagemaier 
of Pinellas Park, Fla.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
VOSBURY, Jane Elizabeth Hines OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jun 1982
Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Hines Vosbury died on Tuesday, June 29, 1982, at her home in 
Elkton.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday, July 3, at 4025 Dunsmore 
Drive, S. E., in Huntsville, Alabama. The family requests that in lieu of 
flowers, donations be made to First Church of Christ Scientist, 807 Owens Drive, 
N. E., Huntsville.
Mrs. Vosbury is survived by her husband, Newman Vosbury; two daughters, Lynn 
Marie Garcia and Lisa Beth Freeland of Norfolk, Virginia; two sons, John Lane 
Vosbury, Orlando, Florida, and Larry Allen Vosbury, Ft. Rucker, Alabaman; and 
one grandchild.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WADE, Gerald E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1986
Dr. Gerald E. Wade, retired University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt professor, 
died Friday, June 6, at Pulaski Health Care Center after an extended illness.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday, June 7, by the Rev. Marcus Nickell 
in Giles Memory Garden in Pulaski.
Dr. Wade obtained his bachelor's degree at Ohio Wesleyan University, his 
master's degree at the University of Wisconsin and doctorate at Ohio State 
University.
Professor Wade began his 50-year teaching career at Ohio Wesleyan University and 
then taught at Ohio State. He spent the major part of his career at the 
University of Tennessee (1932-1965) and retired there as Professor Emeritus. He 
continued his teaching career for another four years as a visiting professor at 
Vanderbilt University.
He was very active in several professional organizations and held office in a 
number of them. His principal scholarly interest lay in the Spanish drama of the 
Golden Age, especially the dramatist Tirso de Molina. He published over 100 
articles, books and reviews dealing with Hispanic literature.
Much of his fruitful career was devoted to editorial work. He served as 
associated editor of "Hispania" for four years, and of the "South Atlantic 
Bulletin" for two years. It was, however, as the editor of the Spanish section 
of the Twayne World Authors Series that he performed his greatest editorial 
service to Hispanists. As editor and then co-edition, he was responsible for 
publishing of over 90 volumes.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Drummond Wade; one brother, Donald P. Wade of 
Wrightsville Beach, N.C.; one sister, Virginia Barber of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; 
one daughter, Phyllis W. Hannah of Pulaski; two granddaughters, Carol Rutledge 
of Pulaski and Susan Puckett of Nashville; and one great-grandson, Leland Wade 
Puckett of Nashville.
WADE, Martha Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 May 1989
Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Wade, 80, of Cleveland, Ohio (formerly of Giles County), 
died Tuesday, May 16, 1989, at Lutherans Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 19, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Wade was the daughter of the late Samuel and Tavie Jones Owens. She was the 
wife of the late Hollis A. Wade and a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Survivors include 2 sons, Houston Wade of Cincinnati, Ohio and Edward (Bud) Wade 
of Pulaski, TN; 4 daughters, Lillie Mae Pierce of Pulaski, TN, Connie Sue Hobbs 
of Pulaski, TN, Mildred Griffin of Minor Hill, TN, Edna Norwood of Cleveland, 
Ohio; 1 sister, Minnie Jones of Minor Hill, TN; 11 grandchildren and 8 great 
grandchildren.
WAGNER, Elizabeth Tefft OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Jun 1981
Miss Elizabeth Tefft Wagner, 86, died Saturday, May 24 at a hospital in 
Camarillo, Col. following a brief illness.
Mrs. Wagner was a native of Pulaski, the daughter of the late William and Cora 
Young Tefft.
The only immediate survivor is a sister, Mrs. Lucille Tefft de Acuma of 
Camarillo.
WAGONER, Joe David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jan 1983
Joe David Wagoner, 48, of Route 2, Pulaski, died Monday afternoon, January 24, 
as a result of injuries he sustained in a farm accident.
Wagoner, a native of Mason County, Illinois, was owner of a portion of the 
former Milky Way Fam in north Giles County. Retired after 24 years service with 
Ford Motor Company, he was employed by Ford Ads, Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 26, at 2 p.m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with Eugene Meadow officiating. Burial will be in Wagoner Cemetery in 
Giles County.
Wagoner was the son of Mrs. Annie marie Johnson Wagoner of Mason City, Ill., and 
the late Harry David Wagoner.
Other survivors include his wife, Linda J. Wagoner; two daughters, Laura J. 
Wagoner and Amy Wagoner; one son, David Wagoner, all of Pulaski; and one 
brother, Kenneth Wagoner, Bloomington, Ill.
WAKEFIELD, Emma Tommie Still OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1983
Mrs. Emma Tommie Wakefield, age 76, of Route 2, Prospect, died Thursday, 
November 24, 1983, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett May Chapel Saturday, November 26, at 1 
p.m. with the Reverends Bill Moss and Marcus Nichols officiating. Burial was in 
Cave Springs Cemetery in Maury County.
A native of Coffee County, Mrs. Wakefield was married to the late Paul 
Wakefield. She was the daughter of the late Gideon H. and Eliza George Still.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Carol Ann Triplett of Waverly; two sons, 
Edwin Wakefield of Birmingham, Alabama, Mack Wakefield of Athens, Alabama; four 
grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Macon Ferguson of Manchester.
Bennett-May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WELDON, Flossie McKnight OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Aug 1985
Mrs. Flossie M. Welden, 84, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Kizzie 
Gaines McKnight and was married to the late Mahlon Birdsong.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Bennett May Chapel 
with burial in Frankewing Cemetery, Rev. Paul McKinney officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Hilda Bingham of Elkton, Ky.; one son, Ray 
Dean Birdsong of Nashville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Bess Tillman of Pulaski; one 
brother, Jack McKnight of Pulaski; and five grandchildren.
WAKEFIELD, Imogene Carpenter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Aug 1988
Mrs. Imogene Carpenter Wakefield, 62, of Frankewing, died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 
1988, at Parkview Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 25, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Dr. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Wakefield was the daughter of the late Richard 
and Minnie Robinson Carpenter. She was postmaster at Frankewing.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Wakefield of Frankewing; two daughters, 
Mrs. Doug Wolaver of Diana, Mrs. Tommy Beech of Pulaski; one brother, Flavil 
Carpenter, of Birmingham, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. E. W. McKinney of Pulaski, 
Mrs. Margie Carmer of Memphis; one grandson, Blake Gowan of Pulaski.
WALDROP, Roberta Barlar OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Feb 1985
Mrs. Roberta Barlar Waldrop, 88, died Saturday, February 23, 1985, in a nursing 
home in Clinton, Tennessee.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late J. M. and Zada Barlar.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 26, at 1 p.m. at Lynnville Church 
of Christ, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Freda Cummings, Austin, Texas; two sons, 
Rayburn Waldrop, Oak Ridge and Claude Waldrop, San Diego, California; two 
brothers, Elzie and Eugene Barlar, both of Nashville; seven grandchildren and 
several great-grandchilden.
WALDRUM, Eckie OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Jul 1982
Miss Eckie Waldrum of Pulaski died on Friday, July 9, 1982 at Pulaski Health 
Care Center.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late John Napoleon and Jennie 
Hubbell Waldrum.
Funeral services were held at 3:30 p. m. Saturday, July 10, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Andy Brown officiating.
Survivors include two nieces and one nephew.
WALDRUM, Joel E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1986
Mr. Joel E. Waldrum, 45, died April 12, 1986, in Delano, Oregon. Funeral 
services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Church of Christ with 
burial in Lone Oak Cemetery in Oregon.
Survivors include his wife, Ruthie Waldrum; three sons, Mark Waldrum of Phoenix, 
Ariz., Gene and Tim Waldrum, both of McFarland; two daughters, Tauna Mills and 
Annette Sutton, both of Phoenix; his parents, Milton and Lois Waldrum of 
Stayton, Oregon; two grandchilden.
WALDRUM, Robbin Clyde OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Robbin Clyde Waldrum, 71, retired carpenter and farmer of Columbia died Friday 
in Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Sunday October 19 at Oakes and Nichols in Columbia. 
Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Rev. Tom Hearst, minister of Primitive 
Baptist Church and Arthur Hardeson, Church of Christ minister, officiated.
Mr. Waldrum was a native of Giles County, son of the late Gladney and Maggie 
Dugger Waldrum of Lynnville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Waldrum, three daughters, Mrs. Mary Brown, 
Nashville, Mrs. Sue Howard, Columbia, Mrs. Betty Waterbury, Newberg, Ind.; three 
sons, Neal, James and Joseph Waldrum, all of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Paul 
Romine, Nashville, Mrs. Ed Duprey of Memphis; three brothers, Archie Waldrum, 
Dallas, Tex., Gene Waldrum, Portland, Ore., and Thomas Waldrum, Forsyther, Mo., 
23 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
WALKER, John Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Dec 1984
John Thomas Walker, 69, of the Round Hill Community near Lynnville, died on 
Saturday, December 8, 1984, at his residence.
Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home, George Ridley officiating, with burial on Thursday, December 13, 
in Robertson Fork Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Fannie Walker, Lynnville; a brother, Robert 
Walker, Jr., Detroit; two sisters, Mrs. Isabell Walker Marbury, Lynnville, and 
Mrs. Willie M. Walker Martin, Nashville; a niece and six nephews.
WALKER, Mattie Lane OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jan 1983
Mrs. Mattie Lane Walker, 72, Pulaski, died Friday, January 14, 1983 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 20, at 
Queen Ann Funeral Home with burial in Morristown Cemetery, Frank Brooks 
officiating.
A native of Giles County she was the daughter of the late Will and Ophelia 
Buford Lane. She is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Julie McCoy and Mrs. Inez 
Hornsbeak, both of Nashville, Mrs. Gertrude Lane and Miss Nancy Lane, both of 
Pulaski.
WALL, Frances McCaskill OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1983
Frances McCaskill Wall died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carlton 
Derryberry in Columbia.
Mrs. Wall was a resident of Mt. Pleasant and is survived by her husband, Willie 
Wall; a son, William Thomas Wall of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Brown 
Foster and Mrs. Margaret Smith, both of Pulaski; four grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at Oak and Nichols Funeral Home Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. 
with the burial at Polk Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Wall is a native of Giles County and the daughter of the late William and 
Gertie Wisdom McCaskill.
WALL, Joseph A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Apr 1984
Mr. Joseph A. Wall, 65, of Amos Hamlett Road, Pulaski, died Monday, April 9, 
1984, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 11, at Bennett May Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden. The 
Reverends Mack Pinkelton and Coleman Howard officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wall was the son of the late James Thomas and 
Trudie Tatum Wall.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards Wall of Pulaski; four sons, 
Joe Anderson Wall of Lexington, Billy Wall of Nashville, Wayne and Roger Wall, 
both of Columbia, S. C.; two step-sons, Doyle Edwards of Pulaski, Joe Edwards of 
Ardmore, Alabama; one sister, Betty Jean Hall of Decatur, Alabama; one brother, 
James Wall of Pulaski; 8 grandchildren; and 4 step-grandchildren.
Mr. Wall was an employee at Gabriel. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
WALL, Woodrow OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1989
Woodrow Wall, 73, of Goodspring, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 28, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with L. C. Duck officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Wall was the son of the late David Arch and Lura 
Lawson Wall. He was retired from Pargas.
Survivors include one brother, David (Pete) Wall of Pulaski; two sisters, Irene 
Wall and Emma Mae Shelton, both of Goodspring; several nieces and nephews.
WALLACE, Ada Mae Bailey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 May 1985
Mrs. Ada Mae Wallace, 75, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 10, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Doyle Smith 
officiating.
Survivors include five sons, Oscar Wallace of Campbellsville, John E. Wallace of 
Bowling Green, Kentucky, George Wallace of Summertown, Thomas and Larry Wallace, 
both of Nashville; four daughters, Freddie McKeeham of Michigan, Pearl Wallace 
and Peggy J. Chapman, both of Nashville, Mary Woodard of Pulaski; one brother, 
Odie Bailey of Bon Aqua, Tenn.; 30 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
WALLACE, Hugh M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 27 Dec 1984
Hugh M. Wallace, 86, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died on Wednesday, December 19, 
1984.
A native of Giles County, he served with the U. S. Navy during World War I. He 
was a former newspaper man and founder and partner of Galloway-Wallace 
Advertising Agency in Oklahoma City, Okla., retiring as president of the agency 
in 1973. For many years he regularly contributed a column of childhood 
recollections to OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen,.
Funeral services were held on Friday, December 21, with burial in Oklahoma City.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille Wallace of Oklahoma City; two sons, Dr. 
Hugh M. Wallace, Jr., Mound City, Missouri and John W. Wallace, Edmond, 
Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
WALLACE, Joseph Samuel OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jun 1987
Mr. Joseph Samuel Wallace, 83, of Prospect, died Wednesday, June 3, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at Taylor Funeral 
Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Clutts, Rev. Wheeler Kidd and Rev. Jay Hoppus 
officiating. Burial was in Gatlin Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wallace was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah 
Jackson Wallace. He was a retired farmer and member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Jones Wallace; three nieces, Martha Wales, 
Marie Hatchell and Imogene Wallace.
WALLACE, Mary Elizabeth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wallace, 78, a retiree of Brown-Williams Tobacco Company of 
Kentucky died in Giles County Hospital, Thursday, August 21, 1980.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 23 at Carr and Erwin Chapel, burial in 
Mars Hill Cemetery with Mack Wheeler officiating.
Survivors include five sisters, Edith Boatright, Lynnville, Sadie Doggett, 
Unionville, Johnnie Uselton, Louisville, Ky., Samantha Watts, Nashville and 
Mattie Uselton of Columbia.
WALLACE, Odie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Apr 1983
Mr. Odie Wallace, 79, of Route 2, Summertown, died at his home on Thursday, 
April 14, 1983.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and the Rev. Doyle 
Smith at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial followed 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Wallace was a retired farmer and miner. His wife, 
Ada Mae Bailey Wallace of Summertown, survives. He was the son of the late Jack 
and Lizzie Murphy Wallace.
Additional survivors include, six sons, William J. and Oscar A. Wallace of 
Campbellsville, Thomas W. and Larry Wallace, Jr., of Nashville, John E. Wallace 
of Bowling Green, KY, and George H. Wallace of Summertown; four daughters, Mrs. 
Freddie M. McKeehan of Michigan, Miss Pearl E. Wallace and Mrs. Peggy J. Chapman 
of Nashville and Mrs. Mary O. Woodard of Pulaski; three brothers, James Wallace 
of Pulaski, Ollie Wallace of Lewisburg and Jackie Wallace of Nashville; two 
sisters, Ellen Wallace of Michigan and Lillie Crumley of Columbia; 30 
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
WALLACE, Ollie M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Apr 1985
Ollie M. Wallace, of Route Two, Cornersville, died Thursday, April 25, 1985, at 
his residence. A native of Maury County, he was the son of the late Jack and 
Elizabeth Murphy Wallace. He was a retired employee of International Mineral 
Company.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Frankie Wallace of Cornersville; one son, 
Raymond Wallace of Columbia; one daughter, Mrs. Leon Uselton of Cornersville; 
two brothers, Jackie Wallace of Nashville and James Wallace of Hartselle, Ala.; 
one sister, Miss Helen Wallace of Detroit, Michigan; seven grandchildren and 
eight great-grandchildren.
WALLACE, William "Buster" OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
During a wrestling fight at the Hideway Club in Elkton at 12:30 o'clock Monday 
morning, William "Buster" Wallace, 39, was fatally wounded. David M. Poarch, 47 
was charged with first degree murder after shooting Wallace in the abdomen.
It is reported that Poarch and Wallace were arguing over a card game when Poarch 
hit Wallace in the face with a claw hammer, and then shot him. Poarch was 
released on $10,000 bond Tuesday.
Funeral services for William K. Wallace, of Route 3, Pulaski, was held at 2:00 
o'clock Wednesday, August 27 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles 
Memory Gardens. G. C. Fox officiated at the services.
Wallace, a self-employed construction worker is survived by his wife, Brenda 
Craig Wallace; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wallace, Sr., one son Mike 
Wallace, all of Pulaski. Two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Turner, Pulaski and Mrs. 
Renee Tate of Diana, one brother, James Wallace, Jr., Hartsville, Ala., one 
sister, Mrs. Betty Case of Talladega, Ala. and two grandchildren also survive.
WALLACE, William J. Newsline 23 Aug - 28 Aug 1984
William J. Wallace, 51, of Rt. 2, Summertown, TN, died August 18, 1984, in 
Lawrence County following an automobile accident.
Funeral services were held August 20 at 4 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery with Carr and 
Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, TN, Mr. Wallace was the son of the late Odie Wallace 
and Ada Bailey Wallace who survives. He was a member of the Welcome Valley 
Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War. Wallace was a farmer.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ada Wallace of Pulaski; his wife, Barbara 
McGee Wallace of Pulaski; four sons, Mike Wallace, Keith Wallace, Gary Wallace 
and Johnny Wallace, all of Pulaski; one daughter, Cindy Wallace, of Pulaski; 
five brothers, Oscar Wallace of Campbellsville, Thomas Wallace and Larry 
Wallace, both of Nashville, George Wallace of Summertown and John Wallace of 
Kentucky; four sisters, Freddie McKeehan of MI, Pearl Wallace and Peggy Chapman, 
both of Nashville and Mary Woodard of Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
WALLS, Clarence D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1988
Mr. Clarence D. Walls, Sr., 88, of Smyrna, died Saturday, April 29, 1988, in 
that city. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2, in Woodfin Chapel in Smyrna 
with Frank Chumley officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Walls was the son of the late Robert and Sally 
Redding Walls.
Survivors include his wife, Dossie Hyatt Walls of Smyrna; one son, Clarence D. 
Walls, Jr. of Smyrna; one daughter, Gladys Kelly of Lewisburg; four sisters, 
Mrs. Pearl Newton, Mrs. Louise Vernon, Mrs. Mary Newton, Mrs. Ruby Newton and 
Mrs. Elma Journey, all of Giles County; five grandchildren; 12 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
WALLS, Dallas T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jun 1988
Mr. Dallas T. Walls, 63, of Pulaski, died Thursday, June 9, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Graveside services were held Friday, June 10, at Scotts Hill Cemetery 
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Walls was the son of the late Garland and Margaret B. 
Chapman Walls. He was retired from a sawmill.
Survivors include one brother, Walter L. Walls of Pulaski; several nieces and 
nephews.
WALLS, Edith Minue Chapman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1986
Edith Minue Chapman, 90, died Friday, April 25, 1986 at Maury County Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
She was the daughter of the late George and Dothyla Ayers Chapman and was 
married to the late Floyd W. Walls.
Other survivors include four sons, Roy Walls, Cleve Walls, of Columbia, Melvin 
Walls, Murfreesboro, Erwin Walls, Spring Hill; four daughters, Mrs. Pete 
(Terrie) Graves, Columbia, Mrs. Corline Lovell, Columbia, Mrs. L. A. Young, 
Falkville, Ala., and Mrs. James Bills, Joliet, Ill.; 23 grandchildren; 55 
great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
WALLS, Florence G. West OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Apr 1984
Mrs. Florence G. Walls, 80, of Pulaski, died on Monday, April 16, 1984, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John and Rena Newton 
West and the wife of the late Sam Walls.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Lloyd Hickman officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include seven sons, Willie Ed Walls, Raymond Stacey Walls, Gene Walls, 
and Larry Walls, all of Pulaski, Morris Walls of Norfolk, Virginia, and Robert 
Walls, Colorado; five daughters, Sadie Douglas, Plattmouth, Nebraska, Virginia 
Teeples, Geneva Simpson, Johnnie Malone and Dot Glover, all of Pulaski; and 17 
grandchildren.
WALLS, Kirkland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1985
Kirkland Walls, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Walls, died at Vanderbilt 
Hospital. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery, Oaks and 
Nickols were in charge of arrangements.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Darby of Nashville; paternal 
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fagan Walls of Nashville; great grandmothers are 
Mrs. Effie Bishop of Lynnville and Mrs Clyde Morrow of Nashville. Great-great 
grandmother is Mrs. Pearl Farris of Pulaski.
WALLS, Lacy Frank OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Feb 1987
Mr. Lacy Frank Walls, 64, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 19, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Walls was the son of the late Garland and Maggie 
Chapman Walls. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hazel Walls of Pulaski; one son, Frank Walls, 
Jr. of Pulaski; two daughters, Sharon Walls and Janice Carol McGill, both of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Walter and Dallas Walls, both of Pulaski; seven 
grandchildren.
WALLS, Thomas Elner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1982
Thomas Elner Walls, 76, of Route 7, Pulaski, died at his residence on Tuesday, 
March 23, 1982.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, March 24 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel. Brother Mack Pinkelton officiated with burial in Helton Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Walls is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Inman 
Walls of the Rose Hill Community.
Additional survivors include four sons, Larry, Thomas, and L. B. Walls, all of 
Pulaski, and Loyd Walls of Campbellsville; one step-daughter, Evelyn Kilcrese of 
Crestview, Fla.; one brother
Darlow Walls of Michigan; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Madison and Mrs. Brown Butler, 
both of Pulaski.
He also leaves 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
WALSH, Mary Frances Berry OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Jan 1985
Mrs. Mary Frances Walsh, 78, Ardmore, Tennessee, died on Sunday, January 13, 
1985, at Hillside Hospital.
A Kentucky native, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence David Berry and 
Elizabeth Marrott Berry and was married to the late Joseph P. Walsh. A retired 
bookkeeper, she was a member of the Catholic Church of the Immaculate 
Conception.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 14, at Bennett May Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Higgins, Huntsville, Alabama, and 
Mrs. Patricia Hooven, Ardmore, Tennessee; one son, Jospeh Walsh, Ardmore; two 
sisters, Mrs. Nelle Hopson, Ardmore, Mrs. J. D. Robinson, Birmingham; one 
brother, Charles Berry, Ardmore, and seven grandchildren.
WARD, Ada Roberts OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Feb 1987
Mrs. Ada Roberts Ward, 85, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 2, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late Felon and Nina 
Miller Roberts. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Ward of Pulaski; one son, Jimmy Ward of 
Dalton, Ga.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. 
Mattie Gordon of Pulaski, Mrs. Eloise Whitt of Nashville; two brothers, Marvin 
Roberts of Pulaski, Clay Wilson Roberts of Lewisburg.
WARD, Charlotte Luna OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Jun 1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Ward, 46, of Madison, who died Sunday, June 
1 in Madison Memorial Hospital, were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by the Rev. Joe Vickers. Interment was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Mrs. Ward, a bookkeeper for W. E. Davis and Son, was a native of Giles County; 
the daughter of Mrs. Lissie Griffis Luna of Lynnville, and the late Monte H. 
Luna. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her mother survivors include two sons, Keith Ward and David Ward, 
Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Luna, Lynnville, and Mrs. Monte Clair 
Carpenter, Pulaski; two brothers, Talmadge Luna and Mark Luna, Lynnville.
WARD, Claude OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Jun 1985
Claude Ward, 89, of Pulaski, Tennessee, died June 14, 1985 at Hillside Hospital
He was the husband of the late Willie Wilburn Ward and the son of the late John 
E. and Samantha Curtis Ward.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 17, 1985 at 2 p. m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery 
with Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ward was a native of Giles County and is survived by two brothers, Jim Ward 
and Duncan Ward, both of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
WARD, Duncan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Feb 1988
Mr. Duncan Ward, 87, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1988, at Pulaski Health 
Care Center. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 19, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ward was the son of the late Harry and Samantha 
Curtis Ward. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include four sons, Forrest Ward of Lewisburg, Harold Ward of Arizona, 
Jerry and Ray Ward, both of Pulaski; five daughters, Mrs. Addie Horne and Mrs. 
Melba Manfield, both of Louisiana, Betty and Barbara Fry and Donna Fay Ward, all 
of Pulaski; one brother, Jim Ward of Pulaski; 21 grandchildren and several 
great-grandchildren.
WARD, John Henry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
John Henry Ward, 87, a resident of Ardmore Nursing Home, died on Friday, August 
24, 1984, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Frank and Nancy Gilliam 
Ward and was married to the late Sallie Hindman Ward. He was a retired farmer 
and a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 25, at Bennett May Chapel, 
James Merritt officiating, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Holley, Pulaski; two sons, John H. 
Ward, Jr., Hermitage, Tennessee, and Jack Ward, Chapsmanboro, Tennessee; one 
sister, Mrs. Daisy Pratt, Nashville; seven grandchildren, five 
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and 
nephews.
WARD, John Wiley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Jul 1981
Funeral services for John Wiley Ward, 73, a farmer of Route 1, Cornersville, 
were held Saturday, July 4 at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of 
Christ minister, G. C. Fox. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. Mr. Ward 
died Thursday in Maury County Hospital, Columbia.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Harry and Samantha Curtis 
Ward and was married to the late Olga Mae Pratt Ward.
Survivors include four sons, Dwight Ward and Dan Ward, Cornersville, Lionel 
Ward, Columbia, and Ewing Ward, Goodlettsville; three brothers, Jim Ward, Duncan 
Ward, and Claud Ward, all of Pulaski; 10 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren.
WARD, Lee Bazzle OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Nov 1983
Mr. Lee Bazzle Ward, age 68, of Waycross, Georgia, died November 11, 1983, at 
the War Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ward was retired from the Waycross Journal-Herald. 
He lived in Waycross for fifteen years. He was the son of the late Thomas M. and 
Lucinda Norwood Ward. He was a former teacher in the senior adults at the Second 
Baptist Church in Waycross.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 13, at the Second Baptist Church in 
Waycross. Burial took place in Douglas City Cemetery in Douglas, Georgia.
Survivors include, one sister, Jewell Andrews of Winter Garden, Florida; two 
brothers, J. C. Ward of Ocola, Florida, Johnnie Ward of Fort Walton Beach, 
Florida; step-mother, Annice Newton of Lawrenceburg; three half-sisters;11 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
WARD, Mable May OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Dec 1985
Mrs. Mable M. Ward, 88, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Bennett 
May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James Fred and 
Frances Vandiver May and was married to the late E. Cycle Ward.
Survivors include four daughtes, Mrs. Lillian Sweeney, Miss Christine Ward, both 
of Pulaski, Mrs. Annie Swanson of Greensboro, N. C., Mrs. Nellie Oaks of 
Charlotte, N. C.; one son, James C. Ward, of Greensboro, N. C.; eight 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Mrs. Christine May of Giles 
County; several nieces and nephews.
WARD, Margie Sue Stafford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1989
Margie Sue Ward, 83, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1989, at Pulaski Health Care 
Center. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 16 at Bennett May Chapel with 
Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late William J. and 
Lizzie Tucker Stafford and was married to the late Houston Ward.
Survivors include one daughter, Lizzie Ruth Gilbreath, Nashville; one son, 
Clinton H. Ward, Pulaski; four sisters, Miss Tommie Stafford, Ardmore, Tenn, 
Mrs. Myrtler Ashford and Mrs. Bessie Beard, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Opal 
Chagrasulis, Maine; one brother, Noble Stafford, Pulaski; seven grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
WARD, Odis (MoJo) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Dec 1986
Mr. Odis (MoJo) Ward, 80, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 20, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Short Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Ward was the son of the late Thadius and Lola 
Holland Ward. He was a retired mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy E. Ward of Pulaski; four sons, Gary Ward of 
Pulaski, Joe Ward of Franklin, Billy Wayne Ward of Reno, Nev., Lyndon Ward of 
Knoxville; one daughter, Odeline Thurman of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Irene 
Pullum of Murfreesboro; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
WARD, Roxie Fralix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jul 1987
Mrs. Roxie Ward, 67, of Pulaski, died Thursday, July 9, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were hdld Saturday, July 11, at Bennett May Chapel 
with the Rev. Terry Golden and the Rev. Douglas Graham officiating. Burial was 
in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of the late Glennie and 
Roxie Jernigan Ward and was maried to the late Hume Ward.
Survivors include one son, Billy Joe Ward of Fort Pierce, Fla.; four brothers, 
Paul Fralix of Pulaski, Richard and Elmer Fralix, both of Fort Pierce, Fla., 
Frank Fralix of Alabama.
WARD, Sally Hindman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Sally Hindman Ward, 80, a resident of Pulaski Health 
Care Center, who died there Wednesday, November 25, were held Saturday at 1:00 
p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ minister James Merritt. 
Interment was in Gibsonville Cemetery.
Mrs. Ward was a native of Giles County. Her parents were the late James and Mary 
Lou Compton Allen. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, John H. Ward; a son, Amos Hindman, Pekin, Ill.; a 
daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Slayton, Ft. Worth, Tex.; a step daughter, Mrs. Ethel 
Holley, Pulaski; two stepsons, Junior Ward and Jack Ward, Nashville; two 
sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Clifton, Nashville, and Mrs. Robbie White, Columbia; a 
brother, Luther Allen, Pulaski; three grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.
WARD, William M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Mr. William M. Ward, 57, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 29, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Ward was the son of the late Henry and 
Lena Mae Biles Ward.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ward of Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Marie 
Swanner of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Dorothy Morgan, Barbara and Faye Ward, all of 
Pulaski; two sons, Willard Ward of Georgia, Eddie Ward of Mississippi; one 
step-son, Henry Vaughn of Lewisburg; two step-daughters, Mrs. Shirley Moore of 
Hazel Green, Ala., Miss Bonnie Lee Ward of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren.
WARD, William Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 May 1982
William Robert Ward, 55, Ethridge, died on Saturday, May 8, 1982 at Crockett 
General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
A Giles County native, he was a farmer and an employee of Amoco Oil Company.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Monday, May 10, at North Funeral Home 
Chapel, with burial in the New Salem Cemetery in Lawrence County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Violet Yarbrough Ward, Ethridge; one son, Jimmy 
Ward, Summertown; one step-son, David Hannah, Summertown; two daughters, Mrs. 
Phyllis Henderson, Leoma and Mrs. Barbara Ray, Lawrenceburg; five brothers, four 
sisters and nine grandchildren.
WARREN, Charles Clifford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Jun 1980
Charles Clifford Warren, 65, of Lake City, Fla., died Sunday, June 8 in that 
city. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. Church of Christ ministers 
James E. Holt and Tom Campbell were the officiants.
Mr. Warren was formerly operator of Bee and Warren Grocery in Pulaski. Survivors 
include his wife, Eleanor Hughes Warren; a son, Hugh Warren, Washington State; 
two daughters, Mrs. Joy King and Mrs. Wanda Carnathon, Lake City, Fla.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Earl Bee, Pulaski, Mrs. Alberta Pounders, Glen, Miss., and Mrs. 
Jewell White, Loretto; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
WARREN, Edna Buffalo OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Buffalo Warren, 80, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
January 26 in Baptist Hospital, Nashville, will be conducted Thursday (today) at 
2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with interment in Giles Memory Gardens. Church 
of Christ ministers Tom Holland and M. F. Norwood will officiate.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Warren was the daughter of the late Emmett and Dora 
D. Greene Buffalo and was married to the late Porter C. Warren. She was a member 
of East Hill Church of Christ.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Lester White and Mrs. Richard White of 
St. Joseph, Mrs. Mahlon Dunnavant and Mrs. Floyd Brewer of Pulaski; a son, Roger 
D. Warren of Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Ray Hendrix of Five Points, Mrs. 
Cecil Hendrix and Mrs. Noble Greene of Lawrenceburg; two brothers, John Buffalo 
of Muncie, Ind. And Bill Buffalo of Five Points; 13 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
WARREN, James A. (Bud) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 1986
James A. (Bud) Warren, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1986, at a Murfreesboro 
hospital. He was 56 years old. Services were at 1 p.m. Friday at Jennings and 
Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro with burial in Roselawn Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Juanita Hendrix Warren of Murfreesboro; one 
daughter, Patsy Hayes of Murfreesboro; one son, Kenny Warren of Murfreesboro; 
mother, Willie Mae Brashears of Nashvillle; three sisters, Opal Mangrum, 
Woodbury, Tenn., Bonnie Boyd and Barbara Burr, both of Nashville; one brother, 
Lester Warren of Virginia; two grandchildren.
WARREN, Kitty Steed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jun 1987
Mrs. Kitty Steed Warren, 83, died Wednesday, June 3, 1987, at National Health 
Care Center in Lawrenceburg. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at North 
Funeral Home Chapel in Lawrenceburg with Ernest Casteel officiating. Burial was 
in Freeman Cemetery.
Mrs. Warren was the daughter of the late William and Ina Nippers Steed and the 
was married to the late Ezra Warren.
Survivors include five daughters, Fay Ingram of Lawrenceburg, Betty Tidwell of 
Ethridge, Bobby Jean Watson of Belfast, Jeanette Walton of Arley, Ala., Sue Ann 
Brannon of Cullman, Ala.; two sons, Bill Warren of Ethridge, Ralph Warren of 
Lawrenceburg; 20 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 
one great-great-grandchild; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Oscar Daughtry of Pulaski.
WARREN, Mary Ellen McNeese OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1983
Mary Ellen McNeese Warren, 87, of Shelbyville, died on Sunday, February 6, 1983 
at Bedford County Nursing Home.
Graveside services were conducted by the Reverends I. B. Tucker and Charles 
Brown at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at Bethany Cemetery at Bryson. Gowen and 
Smith Funeral Home in Shelbyville was in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Warren was a member of the Church of God. She was 
the daughter of the late Sam and Beeler Briton McNeese.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Bert Watson of Bryson; three 
grandchildren, Harold Watson of Bryson, Dorothy Reed of Nashville and Carolyn 
Mansfield of McMinnville; three sisters, Lula Carvell, Tinnie Ealey and Ruth 
Stallings, all of Shelbyville; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
WASHBURN, Eura Nanny OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Nov 1984
Mrs. Eura Nanny Washburn, 63, of Route 1, Goodspring, died on Tuesday, November 
13, 1984, at Hillside Hospital, Pulaski.
A native of Marshall County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Bryan 
and Vera Nelson Nanny. She was a retired nurse's aide.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Stella Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include three daughters, Janice Faye Jones, Goodspring, and Jean Caton 
and Joyce Duncan, Pulaski; one sister, Lorine Hicks, Murray, Kentucky; 11 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
WASHINGTON, Bessie Coleman OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Mar 1987
Mrs. Bessie Washington, 90, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, March 10, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, March 14, at Willow Grove M.B. 
Church with Rev. Amos Walker officiating. Burial will be in Maples Cemetery in 
Limestone County, Ala. Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mrs. Washington was the daughter of the late 
Julius and Laura Coleman and was married to the late Louie Washington.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Christine Johnson and Mrs. Nell 
Birdsong, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Joanna Teasley of Nashville; two sons, J. D. 
Washington of Cleveland, Ohio, James Washington of Nashville; 18 grandchildren; 
16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
WASHINGTON, Dave OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Feb 1986
Mr. Dave Washington, 58, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Old Mt. 
Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery. Jordan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Limestone County, Ala., Mr. Washington was the son of the late John 
and Hazel Washington. He was a retired employee of Bennett May Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Almeater Washington; one daughter, Annie Washington; 
one grandson; one brother, Booker T. Washington of Athens, Ala.; and six 
step-children.
WATERS, David Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Mar 1980
A native of Giles County, David Smith Waters of St. Petersburg, Fla., died 
Tuesday, March 18 in Palms of Pasadena Hospital in that city.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Rhodes Funeral Home with interment 
at Woodland Cemetery in St. Petersburg.
Mr. Waters, son of the late Dr. Guy Sumpter Waters and Mrs. Lura Smith Waters, 
attended Massey Military Academy in Pulaski. For many years he lived in Memphis 
where he was a Civil Service postal employee and upon his retirement moved to 
St. Petersburg. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Rowe Waters; a sister, Mrs. Helen Waters 
Long of Madison and a granddaughter, Mrs. Edwin Hobbs of Paducah, Ky.
WATERS, Mattie Lou OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Sep 1989
Mattie Lou Waters, 86, died Wednesday, August 30, 1989, at Crockett General 
Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Sept. 1 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Rose 
Hill Cemetery with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Jeannette L.) Henson of Nashville; 
three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
WATKINS, Guy Junior OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jun 1989
Guy Junior Watkins, 60, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 30, 1989, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 1, at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with 
Jim Sutton officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Watkins was the son of the late Bernice Lee 
Watkins. He was a farmer and employee at Fafnir.
Survivors include his mother, Myrtle Willis Price of Pulaski; his wife, Mrs. 
June Woodard Watkins of Pulaski; two sons, Kary Watkins of Goodspring and Rickey 
J. Watkins of Pulaski; two daughters, Sheila Bolton and Tabitha Watkins, both of 
Pulaski; six brothers, Duncan Watkins of Shelbyville, Tommy, Carl, Elmer, Fagan, 
and Terry Watkins, all of Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Bernard Chapman, Mrs. 
Billy Chapman, Mrs. Daisy Richardson, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Lucy Adcock and Mrs. 
Elizabeth Henson, both of Campbellsville; six grandchildren.
WATKINS, Lauren Faith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jun 1983
Lauren Faith Watkins, 6 days, of Route 1, Prospect, died June 19, 1983 at the 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery at 4:00 p.m. on June 
20 with Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include her parents, Ted and Karla Watkins of Prospect; one brother, 
Jacob Shane Watkins of Prospect; one sister, Amber Watkins of Prospect; her 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watkins of Prospect, and Mr. and Mrs. John 
O'Malley of Pulaski.
WATSON, F. C. (Buck) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Apr 1986
Mr. F. C. (Buck) Watson, 67, of Rocky Mount, N. C., died Wednesday, April 16, 
1986. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Johnson Funeral 
Home Chapel in Rocky Mount, N. C., with the Rev. Johnny Flood officiating. 
Burial was in Pineview Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Watson was the son of the late Frank and Zola 
Watson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Catherine Watson; seven sons, Walter, 
George, Lynn, Glenn, Charles, David and James; six daughters, Mary Louise, Nancy 
Carol, Ann, Betty Frances, Cathy and Lisa; three sisters, Mrs. Sunnye Franklin 
of Ardmore, Tenn., Mrs. Zola (Cricket) Porter of Pulaski, Mrs. Opal Graf of 
Vista, Calif.; two brothers, Tony Watson of Bunker Hill and Troy Watson of 
Huntsville, Ala.; 19 grandchildren.
WATSON, Henry Anderson "Bill" OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 May 1984
Henry Anderson "Bill" Watson, 83, of Route 1, Ardmore, died on Tuesday, May 1, 
1984, at Giles County Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Giles County, he was the son of the late George and Sally 
Watson. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Rainey Funeral 
Home Chapel, Paul Clutts officiating, with burial at Gatlin Cemetery.
Survivors include six sons, Robert Watson, Decatur, Harold "Boots" Watson, Sam 
Watson and Bobby Watson, all of Kentucky, Larry Watson of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Mrs. Sally Murphy, Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. Frances Miller, 
Phoenix, Arizona, and Mrs. Betty Southerland, of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Sue 
Harris, Arkansas; three half-brothers, Leon Watson, Elkton, Robert Watson, 
Ardmore, and John B. Watson, Louisville; two half-sisters, Mrs. Lavelle Costly, 
Elkton, and Mrs. Myrtle Goodman, Ardmore; 19 grandchildren and 19 
great-grandchildren.
WATSON, Iva Cottingham OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 25 Aug 1982
Mrs. Iva Cottingham Watson, 70, of Route 2, Lynnville, died on Wednesday, August 
18, 1982, at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.
A native of Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lina Staggs 
Cottingham.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, August 20, 1982, at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Chapel, with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Paul Goodlow officiating.
Survivors include her husband, James Wyatt Watson, Lynnville; one daughter, Mrs. 
Vinia Bearden, Tullahoma; two brothers, Rex Cottingham, Birmingham, Alabama and 
Fred Cottingham, Orlando, Florida; two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Weathers, Florence, 
Alabama and Mrs. Freda Anthony, New Orleans, Louisiana; and three grandchildren.
WATSON, Ken OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 May 1989
A 24-year-old Pulaski man died at his home Monday of complications from injuries 
received in a mini-bike accident 14 years ago.
Ken Watson, 628 Elm Street, died reportedly of renal failure in his sleep. 
Watson was 10 years old when he was injured in a mini-bike accident at Magazine 
Road Park on July 2, 1975. He reportedly rode the small bike across the paved 
parking lot and into a steel cable which had been put up earlier in the day to 
separate the parking lot from the park grounds.
The cable caught him in the throat, slinging him off his bike into the air. He 
landed and slid on the gravel. The young man's throat wasn't cut but his trachea 
and esophagus were torn apart under the skin.
When the ambulance arrived, he was not breathing and his heart had stopped. At 
Vanderbilt Hospital surgeons repaired his esophagus and trachea, but Watson was 
paralyzed from the neck down.
Watson was a Giles County native and a 1984 graduate of Giles County High 
School. He was also a student at Martin Methodist College.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Carr and Erwin Funeral 
Home with Wayne Fleming and Judd Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his father, Frank Watson; mother Elaine Miller Vernon; 
step-father, Henry Vernon; step-mother, Irene Watson; half-brother, Frank M. 
Watson, Jr.; one sister, Crysta Mariea (Cricket) Bass; grandmothers, Margaret 
Watson and Frances Miller; grandfather, Cliff Miller, and great-grandmother, 
Mrs. Hugh Harwell; all of Pulaski.
WATSON, Leonard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Feb 1983
Leonard Watson, 87, of Russellville, Ala., died on Saturday, February 5, 1983, 
at Oak Crest Nursing Home in Tuscumbia, Ala.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. James Predmore on Monday, Feb. 7 at Spry 
Funeral Home in Russellville. Burial followed in Shady Grove Cemetery near Phil 
Campbell, Ala.
A native of Colbert County, Ala., Mr. Watson was a retired farmer and a member 
of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was married to the late Addye Dennis 
Watson and was preceded in death by two sons, Elmer and John Watson, Jr.
He was the son of the late Jacqueline and Ruben Watson.
Mr. Watson is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Nix of Tuscumbia, AL, and 
Mrs. Earl Crawford of Belton, MI; three sons, Fred Watson of Boaz, AL, Billy 
Watson of Muscle Shoals, AL, and Cleo Watson of Pulaski; one sister Mrs. Suzie 
Fisher of Russellville; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
WATSON, Mamie Morris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1983
Mrs. Mamie Watson, age 95, of Houston, Texas, died December 18, 1983, in 
Houston. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 21, at 11 a.m. in the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Watson was a housewife, married to the late Oscar 
Watson. She was the daughter of the late Will Barkley and Sallie Lee Morris.
Survivors include, one son, F. T. Watson of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews. Bennett-May was in charge of arrangements.
WATSON, Mary Lee Cardin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Oct 1989
Mrs. Mary Lee Cardin Watson, 88, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1989, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 27 at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Michael O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
Mrs. Watson was the daughter of the late Ezra Lee and Eula Bryant Cardin and was 
married to the late Neely Watson.
Survivors include one son, James Cardin Watson of Pulaski; one daughter, Eula W. 
Blankenship of Pulaski; one step-daughter, Willa Mae Birdsong of Pulaski; one 
half-sister, Beatrice Johnson of Nashville; nine grandchildren; 26 
great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren.
WATSON, Mary Ellen Thompson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 1988
Mrs. Mary Ellen Watson, 73, of Lynnville, died Friday, July 22, 1988, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Watson was the daughter of the late Albert E. and 
Willie Frances Thompson Fox and was married to the late Robert Benjamin Watson. 
She was a retired nurse.
Survivors include one son, Donald Fagan Roberts of Chapel Hill; one daughter, 
Mary Ann Watson of Lynnville; two brothers, Donald Fox of Minor Hill, Albert Fox 
of Goodspring; one grandchild.
WATSON, Mary Baugh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1984
The funeral service of Mrs. Mary Baugh Watson, 93, of 608 N. Jefferson Street., 
who died Wednesday, January 18, were conducted Saturday, January 21, at 2 p.m. 
at Kimbrell-Stern with interment in Riverside Cemetery in Albany, Georgia.
A native of Pulaski and a granddaughter of Luther W. McCord, former editor of 
The Citizen. Mrs. Watson had lived in Albany 49 years and was a member of the 
First Church of Christ Scientist. She was an accomplished musician who attended 
Oberlin and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and taught music in several states.
A church organist and composer of music, she played with the Albany Sumphony 
Orchestra and at one concert performed one of her own compositions.
Survivors include a brother, Hansell Baugh of Albany, and a niece, Mrs. Bessanne 
Baugh Merritt of Vero Beach, Florida.
WATSON, Robert Benjamin Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Oct 1987
Mr. Robert Benjamin Watson, Jr., 64, of Lynnville, died Friday, Oct. 9, 1987, at 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 11, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Watson was a native of Giles County. Survivors include his parents, Robert 
B. and Mamie Pearl Bearden Watson of Pulaski; his wife, Mary Ellen Fox Watson of 
Lynnville; one daughter, Mary Ann Watson of Lynnville; one step-son, Donald 
Fagan Roberts of Chapel Hill; three sisters, Joan Watson Matthews and Rosalyn 
Watson Hayes, both of Georgia, Geraldine Watson Turner of Lynnville; one 
step-grandchild.
WATSON, Ruby L. Russell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1988
Ruby L. Russell Watson, 71, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 5, 1988, at Franklin 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Kenneth Griffin officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Watson was the daughter of the late Tull and Mattie 
Sandridge Russell and was married to the late William H. Watson. She was retired 
from Maremont-Gabriel Corp.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas R. Watson of Nashville, Bill Watson of 
Gallatin; one daughter, Sandra W. Baker of Franklin; one brother, Clifford 
Russell of Pulaski; one sister, Larestine Clark of Pulaski; three grandchildren; 
one great-grandchild.
WATSON, Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Jul 1981
Thomas Watson, 52, of Franklin, died Sunday July 5, 1981. Funeral services were 
held at 2:00 p. m. Tuesday at the Williamson Memorial Chapel in Franklin, with 
the Rev. Myron Keith officiating. Burial was in Williamson Memorial Gardens.
Born in Giles County, Mr. Watson was the son of the late Frank and Zola Watson. 
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Watson; a daughter, Mrs. Ann El Urfali; 
a son, Thomas W. Watson; a grandson, Justin El Urfali, all of Franklin; three 
sisters, Sunnye Franklin, Ardmore, Mrs. Zola Porter, Pulaski, Mrs. Opal Graf, 
Vista, CA.; three brothers, F. C. Watson, Rocky Mount, N. C. , Troy Watson, 
Huntsville, AL, and Tony Watson, Bryson.
WATSON, William Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
William Allen Watson, 71, 545 East Highland St., Pulaski died suddenly Monday, 
January 19 at Bunker Hill.
Mr. Watson, a retired farmer of the Bunker Hill area, was the son of W. B. and 
Eunice Maude Stevenson Watson. He was born October 27, 1909 in Tennessee.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 10:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, burial in Bee Spring Cemetery. Rev. Frank Rouse officiated.
Survivors include his wife, Delia Holt Watson, Pulaski; one son, William Allen 
(Bill) Watson, Fayetteville; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gunter, Mrs. Jane 
Oliver, Pulaski, and Mrs. Betty Young, Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Eugene 
Watson, Bunker Hill; one sister, Mary Sullivan, Nashville; 7 grandchildren and 1 
great grandchild.
WATTS, Alice Medora Mason OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
A Pulaski native, Alice Mason Watts, 39, of Arlington, Virginia, died Friday, 
December 18, of injuries received in a traffic accident three days earlier.
Mrs. Watts was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mason of Crescent View, and the 
granddaughter of J. C. Park, who resides on the Minor Hill Road. She is also 
survived by her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Bobbie M. Watts, a retired Army 
Officer who now works for the Emerson Corporation in the Washington, D. C. area.
A school librarian in Quantico, Virginia, Mrs. Watts had formerly worked in 
schools in Anchorage, Alaska and in Wursburg, Germany. She had also worked as a 
real estate agent while she and her husband were residents of Claremont, 
California.
Growing up in Giles County, Alice was a graduate of Giles County High School and 
Martin College. She earned a B. S. degree at East Tennessee State University in 
Johnson City, Tennessee and a Master's degree at the University of Denver. She 
was listed in the 1970 edition of Outstanding Young Women of America.
Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at 11:00 o'clock at Fort Myer Chapel 
in Arlington, Virginia. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.
WATTS, Murray K. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1985
Mr. Murray Keith Watts, 26, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, August 21, 1985, in an 
auto accident at Minor Hill. He was a native of Giles County.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Bennett May 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Rev. Billy 
Gene Turner officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Malane Watts of Pulaski; one daughter, Kelley Watts 
of Calif.; one son, Korey Watts of Calif.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Watts 
of Pulaski; one brother, Tracy Watts of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Pam Witherow 
of Pulaski; maternal grandmother, Mary Lee Carpenter of Prospect; and maternal 
grandfather, Alfred Carpenter of the Brick Church community.
WEATHERFORD, Josephine Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Nov 1982
Mrs. Josephine Davis Weatherford, age 89, of Route 1, Lynnville, died on 
November 2, 1982, at Oakwood Hall Health Care Center in Lewisburg.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Thursday, November 4, 
1982, at 1:30 p.m. with Mack Wheeler officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Weatherford was married to the late Jeff Davis and was the daughter of the 
late John
and Lutisha Melton Christopher.
Survivors include, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Erwin, Mrs. Matt Copeland, Mrs. 
Clyde Uselton, all of Lynnville; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 
three great-great-grandchildren.
WEATHERFORD, Leonard OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Dec 1987
Mr. Leonard Weatherford, 73, of Lynnville, died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1987, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at Oaks and Nichols 
Funeral Home Chapel in Columbia. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Weatherford was the son of the late Frank and Susie Briley Weatherford. He 
was a member of Stiversville Church of Christ and the International Brotherhood 
of Electrical Workers and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from the 
Tennessee Valley Authority in 1969.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lacey Bonds Weatherford of Lynnville; three 
sisters, Mrs. Hassie Cannady of the Campbell Station community in Maury County, 
Mrs. Manie Sue Tribette of Wyandotte, Mich., Mrs. Frances Baenginger of Taylor, 
Mich.; two brothers, Maynard Weatherford of Brooklyn, Mich. and William 
Weatherford of Columbia.
WEBB, Frances OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 May 1989
Miss Frances Webb, 89, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 16, 1989, at Lawrenceburg 
Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 18, at First 
Presbyterian Church with Gary Kelly officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Webb was the daughter of Woodson and Nora Kersey 
Webb. She was a retired private home care nurse. Survivors include three 
nephews.
WEBER, Mary Margaret Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jun 1989
Mrs. Mary Margaret Weber, 83, of Pulaski, died Friday, June 16, 1989, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 18, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Ray McDonald officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Weber was the daughter of the late Joe W. and 
Mary Brown Williams and was married to the late John W. Weber. She was retired 
from Sherrell and Stone Store in Pulaski.
Survivors include one brother, J. Dan Williams of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. 
Frances Nicol of Mt. View, Calif.; several nieces and nephews.
WELCH, Zala N. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Nov 1984
Mrs. Zala N. Welch died on Monday, November 12, 1984 at her home on Route 1, 
Washburn, Tennessee.
She was a member of Beeler's Chapel United Methodist Church, where she taught 
Sunday School. She was a retired teacher and former superintendent of schools of 
Grainger County.
Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, at Rose Chapel 
in Knoxville, Walter Cline officiating, with burial in Lynnhurst Cemetery, 
Knoxville.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Nolan Nicley of Washburn and Mrs. Marvin 
(Fern) Beeler of Pulaski.
WELDON, Raymond Cole OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jun 1981
A retired farmer Raymond Cole Weldon, 75, of Pulaski, died Sunday, June 21 in 
Maury County Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:00 p. m. at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Jesse Pedigo. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery.
Mr. Weldon, a native of Giles County, was the son of the late James Lewis and 
Mary Clenton Weldon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Tate Weldon; three sons, Charles 
Weldon and James Weldon, Pulaski, and Morris Weldon, Shelbyville; three 
daughters, Mrs. Jean Daniel and Mrs. Glenda Clark, Lewisburg and Mrs. Sue Rich, 
Columbia; a brother, James Arthur Weldon, Oak Ridge; three sisters, Mrs. Cleo 
Green and Miss Lorene Weldon, Dyersburg and Mrs. Mattie Will Clem, Elkmont, 
Ala.; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
WELLS, Brownie Colvett OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Jan 1989
Brownie Colvett Wells, 72, Route 1, Ethridge, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1989 at 
Pulaski Health Care. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Raymond Harvielle and Terry Shrader officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Wells was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Melvin and Ada 
Murphy Colvett. She was the wife of the late Thomas Kenneth Wells.
Survivors include one son, Kenny Wells, Pulaski; three daughters, Freda Kirk, 
Pulaski, Betsa Bolden, Lynnville and Elaine Shrader, Franklin; one brother, 
Eubon Colvett, California; three sisters, Ursie McGowan and Louise Hobbs, both 
of Nashville and Vema Henderson, Pulaski; 17 grandchildren and seven 
great-grandchildren.
WELLS, Elise Carpenter OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Apr 1989
Mrs. Elise Carpenter Wells, 78, died Sunday, April 16, 1989, at Parkview Medical 
Center in Decatur, Ala. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18, at Oakes 
and Nichols Funeral Home in Columbia with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Demautus of Murfreesboro; one 
son, Lyles Wells of Decatur, Ala.; eight grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.
WELLS, Joseph R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jul 1984
Joseph R. Wells, 66, died on Sunday, July 29, 1984, in a Nashville Hospital. A 
native of Williamsburg, Kentucky, he was the retired owner of Electronics Supply 
Company of Bedford, Indiana, also founder and co-owner of Bedford Cable TV and 
WHO Electronics. He was a member of Second Street Church of Christ.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, at Southland 
Church of Christ in Bedford, Floyd Farris officiating, with burial in Cresthaven 
Memorial Gardens in Bedford. Carter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Cartwright Wells, Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Bonnie Allen, Louisville, Ky.; one son, Kit Wells, Bedford; two step-sons, 
Ron Cartwright, Nashville and Bill Cartwright, Gaithersburg, Maryland; his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse V. Wells, Chaplin, KY; two brothers, Sonny Wells, 
Louisville and Steve Wells, Lawrenceburg, KY; seven sisters, Mrs. Lillian 
Farmer, Mrs. Roxie Puckett, Mrs. Edna Faye Dedman, and Mrs. Ruth Carr, all of 
Louisville; Mrs. Mary Ellen Gambel, Maryland, Mrs. Elizabeth Deacon, Chaplin, 
KY, AND Miss Naomi Wells, Lawrenceburg, KY; three grandchildren and five 
step-grandchildren.
WELLS, Mattie H. Lewis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Mrs. Mattie H. Wells, age 85, of Pulaski, died November 14, 1983, at the Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 16th, at 2:00 
p.m. in the Petersburg Chapel with A. W. Holden officiating. Burial was in New 
Hope Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wells was married to the late Charlie H. Wells 
and was the daughter of the late John and Lizzie Baker Lewis.
Survivors include, one step-daughter, Miss Nina May Wells of Belfast; one 
step-son, E. C. Wells of Louisville, Kentucky, five step-grandchildren; and 5 
step-great-grandchildren.
Ralston-McCauley Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WELLS, Ruth Parker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Nov 1982
Mrs. Ruth Parker Wells, age 84, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died October 27, 1982, 
at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Bennett-May Chapel on Thursday, October 28, 1982, 
at 2:00 p. m. with Bro. Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wells was a housewife and a member of the Church 
of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Charles S. and Flora Hubbell Parker. 
She was married to the late W. T. Wells.
Survivors include two granddaughters, Mary Wells, Martha Wells, both of Pulaski; 
three grandsons, Ronald, Randy and Richard Wells, all of Pulaski; two brothers, 
Charles Parker of Ethridge, Cecil Parker of Bryson, Tenn., and two 
great-grandchildren.
WELLS, Thomas Kenneth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Nov 1987
Thomas Kenneth Wells, 74, of Ethridge (Campbellsville community), died Friday, 
October 30, 1987, at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 
1, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Raymond Harville officiating. Burial was in 
Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Wells was the son of the late Oscar Whitfield and 
Nancy Clint Allen Wells. He was retired from Murray-Ohio.
Survivors include his wife, Brownie Colvett Wells of Campbellsville; one son, 
Kenny Wells of Campbellsville; three daughters, Elaine Shrader of Franklin, 
Betsa Bolden of Lynnville, Freda Kirk of Pulaski; two brothers, Marvin Wells of 
Pulaski; Garland Wells of Portsmouth, Va., two sisters, Mattie Lou Seagrove of 
Pulaski, Janie Foster of Birmingham, Ala.; 17 grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.
WELLS, William Jefferson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1983
Mr. William Jefferson Wells, age 73, of Route 1, Box 213, Lynnville, died 
October 10, 1983, at the Westside Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 12, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. at the 
Bennett-May Chapel with Brother Glenn Colley and Brother Tom Orr officiating. 
Burial was in the Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wells was a member of the East Hill Church of 
Christ. He was retired from the MC West Company. Mr. Wells was married to Lorene 
Parker Wells of Lynnville and was the son of the late Hershell and Goldie Follis 
Wells.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, two sons, Wade Wells, Brentwood, Edsel 
Wells of Decatur, Ala.; three grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. W. L. Angus of 
Pulaski.
WELLS, Woodrow OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Aug 1983
Mr. Woodrow Wells, 64, Lynnville, died at his home Sunday, August 2 8, 1983. 
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday, August 29 at the Cornersville 
Funeral Home with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Thomas Wells; and two brothers, Loyd and 
Carter Wells, both of Lynnville.
WEST, Carrie Mae OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Sep 1983
Mrs. Carrie Mae West, age 86, of Route 4, Pulaski, died September 2, 1983, at 
the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, 
September 4 with Frank Rouse officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery.
Mrs. West was married to the late Ewing Wilson West and was the daughter of the 
late Will Clayton and Mattie Vandiver Mason.
She is survived by three sons, Joe West, Wilson West and Robert Dwight West, all 
of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Glen Brady of Pulaski, Mrs. John Hardy of 
Decatur, Alabama, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
WEST, Edward D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Apr 1984
Mr. Edward D. (Jam-Up) West, age 56, of Freda Street, Pulaski, died Monday, 
April 9, 1984, at the Giles County Hospital following a lengthy illness. Funeral 
services were held Tuesday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in the Bennett May Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. West was employed at the Gabriel Shock Absorber 
Corporation. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. West was the son of 
the late Jot and Sallie Mae Angus West. He was married to Mrs. Ruby McNeese West 
of Pulaski; she survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Beverly Sue West of Pulaski; one so, 
Edward West, Jr. of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Jewell Bowers of Cedartown, 
Georgia, Mrs. Mary Lou Helton of Pulaski, Mrs. Rose Luttrell of Bunker Hill, 
Mrs. Sallie Will Tate of Beech Hill; three brothers, James West of Detroit, 
Michigan, R. B. West of Goodspring, Harold West of Atlanta, Georgia, and one 
grandchild.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WEST, James H. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jun 1983
James H. West, 76, of South Russell Street, Portland, TN, died May 31, 1983 at 
Giles County Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Nancy Lewis West, and son of the late Jack and 
Clare Simpson West. Mr. West was born in Sumner County, TN, and was a retired 
General Motors Corporation employee.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, 1983, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Frank Rouse officiating.
Mr. West is survived by one son, James Elvin West, Indianapolis, Ind.; two 
daughters, Mrs. George Aymett, and Mrs. John Mason, Jr., both of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.
WEST, Mary Lou Harris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou West, 82, of Pulaski, who died Friday, March 
20 in Fairhaven Nursing Home were conducted Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel by the Rev. Paul Allen. Interment was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery.
Born in Giles County, Mrs. West was the daughter of the late Henry Clay and 
Lizzie Hamlett Harris and was married to the late Marion J. West. She was a 
member of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lena Flanagan and Mrs. Cora Titsworth, 
Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
WEST, Nancy Smith OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 03 Feb 1982
Mrs. Nancy West of Frankewing died on Thursday, January 28, 1982, at Giles 
County Hospital.
A native Giles Countian, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Ada 
Harwell Smith and the wife of the late Oscar E. West. She was a retired officer 
of the Bank of Frankewing and a member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 30, at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Reverend Robert Cousar officiating.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Eleanor Eslick of Memphis; five 
sisters, Miss Mallie Smith, Miss Eunice Smith, Mrs. Jewell Derryberry, Mrs. 
Sybil Williams, all of Pulaski, and Mrs. Willard London, Cornersville; and one 
brother, Julian Smith.
WEST, Sarah Ruth OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Nov 1980
Graveside services for Miss Sarah Ruth West, 72, of Route 1, Prospect, who died 
Sunday, November 2, 1980, at Athens Nursing Home, Athens, Ala., were conducted 
Tuesday at 11:00 a. m. at Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville by the Rev. Glen Keemon.
Miss West, a Tennessee native, was the daughter of the late William and Delilah 
Kincaid West. There are no immediate survivors. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
WEST, Wilson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Apr 1987
Mr. Wilson West, 66, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 9, 1987, at his residence. 
Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. 
Marshall Moss officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. West was the son of the late Ewing Wilson and 
Carey Mason West. He was a retired design engineer for Sunmetal.
Survivors include two brothers, Joe and Robert Dwight West, both of Pulaski; two 
sisters, Mrs. Glen Brady of Pulaski, Mrs. John Hardy of Decatur, Ala.
WESTMORELAND, Mary Agnes OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1985
Miss Mary Agnes Westmoreland, 85, of Pulaski, TN, died May 8, 1985, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski.
Funeral services were held May10 at 11 a. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. 
Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery with Bennett-May Funeral 
Home in charge.
A native of Giles County, Miss Westmoreland was the daughter of the late Glen 
Wirt and Mary Sicily Ralston Westmoreland.
Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Marie Poplin and Mrs. W. T. Johnson of 
Nashville, TN, and Mrs. Sarilouise Berrie of Donelson, TN.
WHEELER, Ben P. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1980
Ben P. Wheeler, 79, of Lewisburg, who died Sunday, September 21 in Lewisburg 
Community Hospital, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bills-McGaugh Chapel in 
that city with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wheeler was the son of the late Charles and Ludie 
Marks Wheeler. He was a retired feed salesman of Simmons Supply Company and held 
membership in the Lewisburg United Methodist Church.
The only immediate survivor is his wife, Mrs. Cleathol Smith Wheeler.
WHEELER, Gordon T. Sr. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Sep 1986
Mr. Gordon T. Wheeler, Sr., 65, of the Antioch community in Nashville, died 
Saturday, Aug. 30, 1986, in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services 
were Sunday, Aug. 31, at Woodbine Funeral Home in Nashville, and Monday, Sept. 
1, at Bennett May Funeral Home Chapel in Pulaski with Don Bassett officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Wheeler was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Cook of Antioch; two daughters, Mrs. 
Pamela Ann Burton, Mrs. Sherri Gale Boyd, both of Antioch; one son, Gordon T. 
Wheeler, Jr. of Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Katholean Worsham, Mrs. Evelyn 
Worsham, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Floree Thurman Arnold of Russellville, Ala.; 
three grandchildren.
WHEELER, Iva Sue Fautt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1988
Mrs. Iva Sue Fautt Wheeler, 89, died Thursday, April 28, 1988, at Baptist 
Hospital in Memphis. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 30, at 
Maplewood Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Kelly officiating.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wheeler was the daughter of the late Hugh and 
Alice Storey Fautt and was married to the late Harry Wheeler. She was a member 
of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Vance and David Gene Patterson, both of Pulaski; 
eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
WHEELER, Mary Ethel OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1983
Mary Ethel Wheeler, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 1983 in Cookeville. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Dyer Funeral Home with 
burial in that city.
Mrs. Wheeler is survived by a brother, Mack E. Wheeler of Lynnville.
WHEELER, Mary G. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Nov 1982
Mrs. Mary G. Wheeler, age 78, of 660 E. Madison Street, Pulaski, died at 
Parkview Hospital in Nashville, on October 26, 1982.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October, 29, 1982, at 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Rev. Ray McDonald officiating. Burial followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wheeler was a housewife and a member of the 
Chestnut Grove Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Flournoy and 
Cleo Cole. She was married to the late Ralph A. Wheeler, Sr.
Survivors include, three sons, Ralph Wheeler of Knoxville, Bob Wheeler of 
Clarksville, PA, Joe Wheeler of Jefferson, PA; five grandchildren; four sisters, 
Allene Mangrum, Ruthie Williamson, Marie Pratt, all of Pulaski, and Rachel Marks 
of Beech Hill.
WHEELER, Rosa Lee Shaw OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Sep 1987
Mrs. Rosa Lee Wheeler, 89, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1987, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 24, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Billy Craighead officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wheeler was the daughter of the late Edward and 
Martha Tenney Shaw and was married to the late Dan Wheeler. She was a former 
employee of the Cigar Factory many years ago in Pulaski and a member of the 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Alfred (Al) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Apr 1985
Alfred (Al) White, 61, of Lynnville, died Friday, April 19, 1985 at St. Thomas 
Hospital in Nashville. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late 
George Alfred and Bentie Thomas White. He was employed as a diesel mechanic for 
Inter State Paving Company.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Giles Memory Gardens 
with Cleo Bunt officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of 
arrangements.
Survivors include wife, Frances Scales White of Lynnville; one son, Allen White 
of Lynnville; one brothers, George White of Lynnville; three sisters, Jane 
Shilling of Silver City, New Mexico, Louise Burney and Ann Randolph, both of 
Nashville.
WHITE, Angela Lynn (Angie) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Angela Lynn (Angie) White, a high school student in El Dorado, Ark., died of 
injuries suffered in a traffic accident in that city on Aug. 15, 1986. She was 
16 years old.
Her grandparents, who survive, are Mr. and Mrs. L. K. White of Pulaski, and Mr. 
and Mrs. Porter Rhea, of Nashville.
Miss White was a native of El Dorado. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Services were Sunday, Aug. 17, at College Avenue Church of Christ in El Dorado. 
Burial was in Arlington Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the College Avenue Church of Christ building fund in El 
Dorado.
Also surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knox White of El Dorado; two 
brothers, Louis Knox White, Jr. of El Dorado and William Kent White of Bay Town, 
Texas.
WHITE, Annie Lillian Gordon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Sep 1983
Mrs. Annie Lillian White, age 82, of 502 S. 4th Street, Pulaski, died August 30, 
1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, September 1, at 2:00 p.m. at the 
Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverend Mack Pinkelton and Marvin Nelson 
officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. White was a member of the Baptist Church and was 
a housewife. She was the daughter of the late Press T. and Rowena Cole Gordon.
Survivors include, her husband, Shirley A. White, of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Shirley Shaw, Mrs. Katherine Tate, both of Pulaski; three brothers, Dan Gordon, 
Pete Gordon, and Charlie Gordon, all of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Astor OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 7 May 1980
Funeral services for Astor White, 76, of Pulaski, who died Saturday, May 3 in 
Giles County Hospital, were held Monday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Bethesda Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Harper, the Rev. Marshall Moss 
and the Rev. Paul Allen were the officiants.
Mr. White, a retired grocery store owner-manager, was a Giles County native, son 
of the late Henry H. and Fannie Vick White. He was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nettie Mae White; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest 
Roberts, Loretto and Mrs. John Birdsong, Pulaski; four brothers, Clarence White, 
Layton White, Shirley White and Wilson White, all of Pulaski.
WHITE, Betty Rees OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Nov 1984
Mrs. Betty R. White, 95, died on Wednesday, November 14, 1984, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home, Pulaski.
A Tennessee native, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Emiline Davis 
Rees. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 16, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery Cemetery, Bill Morris officiating.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Bobby Joe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Nov 1982
Bobby Joe White, age 48, of 521 South 2nd Street, Pulaski, died at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville on November 17, 1982.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Friday, November 19 at 
2:00 p.m. with the Reverends Clarence Stewart and Bill Morris officiating. 
Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. White was employed by the M. C. West Stone 
Company. He was the son of Louise Rhody White of Pulaski and the late Floyd 
White.
In addition to his mother, Mr. White is survived by one son, Chris White, also 
of Pulaski.
WHITE, Byrd D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 Mar 1988
Mr. Byrd D. White, 97, died Monday, March 21, 1988, at Veterans Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26, at Old Mount Zion 
Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. William H. Marks officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. White was the son of the late Dave and Georgia 
Anna Lee White and was married to the late Rachel Reynolds White and the late 
Mrs. Lizzie Abernathy White. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired 
carpenter.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Porter (Anna) Pope; one step-son, Eddie B. 
Abernathy; four grandsons, Oscar (Audrey) Pope of Lockport, Ill., Henry (Phyllis 
J.) Pope of Joliet, Ill., Phillip and Albert (Doretha) Pope, both of Washington, 
D. C.; four granddaughters, Mrs. Robert (Marie) Morgan of Chattanooga, Mrs. 
Frank (Effie) Davis and Miss Lillie Pope, both of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Al 
(Phyllis) Ewing of Pulaski; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four 
step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Cecil F. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Jun 1989
Mr. Cecil F. White, 94, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 28, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 30, at Bennett May Chapel with 
James L. Smith officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. White was the son of the late William Columbus and 
Maudella Smith White. He was a retired farmer and member of the Booth Chapel 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Effie Lou Davis White of Pulaski; three 
daughters, Mrs. Lillian Jones of Minor Hill, Mrs.Mandella Williams of Pulaski, 
Mrs. Tommie Van Fleet of Nashville; one son, Cecil Leon White of Lawrenceburg; 
nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Maude Davis of Minor Hill, Mrs. Bessie Moore of Louisville, Ky.
WHITE, Charles Herbert (Herb) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Jul 1986
Lawrenceburg attorney Charles H. (Herb) White died Sunday, July 6, 1986, at the 
National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.
A native of Giles County, Mr. White and his family have resided in Lawrence 
County for 16 years. Mr. White was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Law 
School and a member of the Lawrence County and Tennessee Bar Associations. He 
was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
The senior partner of White and Betz law firm, Mr. White has also been 
Lawrenceburg city attorney since 1974. He was elected to the Lawrence County 
School Board in 1984 and was a member of the Kiwanis Club.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Smithson White; three daughters, Paisley, 
Allison and Molly; his mother, Eulalia White of Giles County; two brothers, Gary 
(Butch) White of Pulaski and Jack White of New York City; one sister, Kathy 
Ferguson of Pulaski.
Memorial services were held Tuesday afternoon at First United Methodist Church.
WHITE, Clarence Emmett OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Apr 1985
Clarence Emmitt White, 92, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, March 20, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of Tennessee, he was the son of the late Henry and 
Fannie Vick White. Mr. White was a retired grocer and a veteran of World War I.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 22, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, John Pope officiating.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Evans of Hermitage, Tennessee; 
three brothers, Shirley, Wilson and Laten White, all of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Lola Roberts of Loretto, Mrs. Ida Mae Birdsong of Lawrenceburg.
WHITE, Dallas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Dallas White, 83, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 1985, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist 
Church. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Henry and Mary Furline White and was married to the 
late Sadie White.
Survivors include two sons, Oliver White of Pulaski, Henry White of 
Murfreesboro; two daughters, Birdie M. Huff of Nashville, Lucille Gregory of 
Pulaski; two brothers, Buford White of Pulaski, Tillman White of Columbia; five 
sisters, Ruthie White, Myrtle White, Elease W. Sims, all of Indiana, Eula Mae 
Carr of Nashville, Sallie Branham of West Va.; seven grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild.
WHITE, Donald Vaughan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Oct 1989
Mr. Donald Vaughan White, 56, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 1989, 
at Evelid Meredia Hospital in Evelid, Ohio. Funeral services were held Saturday, 
Sept. 30, at Carey Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio, with burial in Riverside 
Cemetery, also in Cleveland.
A native of Giles County, Mr. White was the son of the late Herbert C. and Ethel 
Vaughan White. He was retired from General Motors in Cleveland. He wrote music, 
played and sang in a band under the name of "The Colonel." He wrote a song, "A 
Second Call to Freedom" for then Governor of Alabama, George C. Wallace, who 
made him Honorary Colonel in the Alabama Militia.
Survivors include his wife, Valreana McGrath White; three sons, Sam Davis White 
of Hickory, N.C., Danny Lee White of Granite Falls, N.C., Bobby Lee White of 
Canton, Ga.; one sister, Betty Jean White Fairbetter of Nashville.
WHITE, Edward Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Edward Reed White, age 82, of Atlanta, died at his home in Atlanta, Georgia, 
November 14th. Funeral services were held at Hemyerty's Funeral Home in East 
Point, Georgia, at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 18th.
Mr. White was the son of the late Edward C. and Daisie Reed White of Prospect 
and he received his elementary and secondary education in Giles County schools. 
He was a member of the first graduating class of Prospect High School.
Mr. White received a law degree from the YMCA School of Law in Chattanooga, 
while he was employed as traffic manager for Wilson Packing Company. At the time 
of his retirement, he was chief of the transportation claims department of the 
U. S. Third Army Headquarters in Atlanta.
Mr. White married Louise Fowler of Atlanta in 1929. She died in 1974.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine Carder White, whom he married in 
1977. Other survivors are, one brother, Owen Ezell White of Nashville and four 
sisters, Mrs. Lady Stevenson of Santa Fe, Mrs. Frances Elder and Mrs. Bobbie 
Williams of Columbia, and Mrs. Martha Hargrove of Birmingham, Alabama.
WHITE, Elizabeth Blackburn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jul 1987
Mrs. Elizabeth White, 99, died Saturday, July 25, 1987, at Meadowbrook Nursing 
Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 26, at Bennett May Chapel with the 
Rev. Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Yorkshire, England, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late John and 
Ann Blackburn and was married to the late Edward White. She was a member of the 
First Baptist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Wysocki of Pulaski; one 
grandchild; four great-grandchildren.
WHITE, Erma Rhea Reed OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 May 1981
Erma Rhea Reed White, 68, of Towson, Md., died Friday, May 1, at the Greater 
Baltimore Medical Center. A memorial service was held at the Towson Presbyterian 
Church on Monday, May 4.
Mrs. White was born on October 16, 1912 in Nashville, daughter of the leat 
Captain George and Erma Valena Rhea Reed. Following graduation from Peabody 
Demonstration School in 1930, she moved to Topeka, Kan., where she married 
Matthew T. White who survives.
After also living in Harrisonburg and Bridgewater, Va., she moved to Maryland in 
1974. Throughout her adult years, she enjoyed the hobby of puppetry and 
performed marionette and puppet shows extensively with her family.
In addition to her husband survivors include three children, Matthew Torbit 
White, Jr. of St. Louis, Mo., the Rev. George Reed White of Atchison, Kan., and 
Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth Bredbenner of Towson; a sister, Mrs. Katherine Reed 
Dutch of Nashville and seven grandchildren.
WHITE, Floyd A. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 29 Sep 1982
Mr. Floyd A. White, 69, South Second St., Pulaski, died Sunday, September 26, at 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, the Rev. Clarence 
K. Stewart, Bill Morris and Andy Brown officiating.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late George H. and Anna Lou 
Rhodes White.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Rhody White; a son, Bobby Joe White, 
Pulaski; a brother, Otis White, Oklahoma; a sister, Mrs. Henry Harris, 
Lawrenceburg; and one grandchild.
Mr. White was a retired mechanic with the Giles County Highway Department.
WHITE, Helen Butler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 5 Aug 1981
Graveside services for Mrs. Helen Butler White, 96, of Wales, a patient in 
Fairhaven Nursing Home, who died Saturday, August 1 in Giles County Hospital 
were conducted Monday, August 3 at 11:00 a. m. at Maplewood Cemetery. The Rev. 
Neal Dean of Brentwood was the officiant.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Dr. George 
Butler and Mrs. Helen Abernathy Butler, and was married to the late George S. 
White. She held membership in the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three sons, Jerome White, Huntsville, Ala., Elbridge White, 
Nashville, and Jackson White, Wales; a sister, Mrs. A. E. Jackson, Hartselle, 
Ala.; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bennett-May Funeral Home 
was in charge of arrangements.
WHITE, Horace OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Dec 1987
Mr. Horace White, 84, of Lawrenceburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1987, at Crockett 
Hospital.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 10, at North Funeral Home Chapel with 
the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Centerpoint Methodist 
Cemetery.
A native of Florence, Ala., Mr. White was the son of the late John and Bell 
Abernathy White and was married to the late Thula Mae Ridgeway White. He was a 
member of the Baptist church and retired from the Lawrenceburg Street 
Department.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Skeen and Iva Dell Smith, both of 
Pulaski, Gail Jones of Lawrenceburg, Mary Bell Griffin of Morgan City, Ala.; 
four sons, Ed White of Ethridge, James White of Prospect, Robert White of 
Nashville, Leon White of Pulaski; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 
several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Irene Denison OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Mar 1983
Mrs. Irene Denison White, 81, Pulaski, died Saturday, March 19, 1983, at 
Hillview Nursing Home in Columbia. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, 
March 21, at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bill Moss and 
Paul Allen officiating.
A native of Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Walter Henderson and Mary 
Shell Denison and was married to the late Floyd E. White.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.Thomas D. Benson, Nashville; one son, Floyd 
White, Columbia; one sister, Mrs. Cletus T. Jones, Hattiesburg, Miss.; one 
brother, Shell Denison, Ft. Sumner, N.M.; and four grandchildren.
WHITE, James Lonza OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Aug 1988
James Lonza White, 65, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1988, at Veterans 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 4, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. White was the son of the late Robert and Alice 
Burchell White. He was a self-employed painter.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie Barnett White of Pulaski; three brothers, Guy 
and Burchell White, both of Pulaski, Paul White of Georgia; three sisters, Alice 
Hughes and Bertha Mae Gilliam, both of Pulaski, Mary Fralix of Alabama.
WHITE, Jessica Ann OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 19 Feb 1987
Jessica Ann White, six weeks old, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1987, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 16, at Giles 
Memory Garden with William Suddarth officiating. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her parents, William D. and Geneva Ann Kelly White; 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe White of Elkton, Mrs. Barbara Lewter of Ardmore, 
Mr. Ellwood Kelly of Prospect, Mrs. McKellar White , Mrs. Frances Hall and 
Johnny and Jessie Johnson, all of Pulaski.
WHITE, Joe Dennis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1988
Mr. Joe Dennis White, 76, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1988, 
at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 5, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Richard Long officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery 
in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. White was the son of the late Ida Petty and Rufus 
Wiley White, Sr. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Braly White of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; one 
son, Joe Dennis White of Route 5, Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren; one 
brother, Rufus Wiley White, Jr. of Giles County.
WHITE, Katie Norene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Nov 1986
Miss Katie Norene White, 76, of Minor Hill, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 31, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Richard Durham officiating. Burial was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Miss White was the daughter of the late William E. and 
Nora Nance White.
Survivors include two brothers, Martin White of Graceville, Fla., Pete White of 
Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters, Norma Hillis of Louisville, Ky., Lucille Prince 
of Minor Hill, Estelle Felker of Nashville.
WHITE, Larry Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Aug 1980
Larry Eugene White, 25, of 226 Speer Street was shot around 2 a.m. Saturday 
morning and later pronounced dead at Giles County Hospital. The shooting 
occurred in an after hours club in the 900 block N. 3rd St. Just over the 
corporation line. A man surrendered himself at approximately 4 a. m. Saturday 
morning. James Alonzo Anthony, 29, of 526 Maple Street called the Police 
Department to surrender. He gave a statement to investigating officer Rick 
Jernigan. Evidently the shooting occurred after an argument over a woman.
White, the deceased, was single and survived by his father, Silas White. The 
younger White was pronounced dead at 2:50 a. m. Saturday morning by Dr. Robert 
Coble at Giles County Hospital. White sustained 2 wounds on either side of the 
chest. Anthony was charged with murder and is presently out on bond.
Services for White was held on Tuesday August 12 at the Taylor Street Church of 
Christ with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Brother William Niles officiated at 
the services.
Survivors include his parents, Paralee White of Louisville, Ky. and Silas 
Houston, Jr., of Pulaski. Also surviving are five brothers, Charlie White, 
Pulaski, Quincy White, Louisville, Ky., Gary Allen White, Pittsburg, Penn., 
Kevin Joe Banks, Nashville and Ira Gene Brown, Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. 
Shirley Ann Birdsong, Indianapolis, Ind., Mrs. Charlene Patterson, Louisville, 
Ky., Mary Yvonne White, Michelle Holt and Renee Brown, all of Pulaski, also 
remain.
WHITE, Larry M. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Apr 1983
Mr. Larry M. White, 31, formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 5, 1983 in a 
Nashville Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 9, in Franklin 
with burial in Lynnville Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Emma Jean Wilson, Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. 
Gwendolyn Holt and Janice Wilson, both of Pulaski, Denise and Shannon White, 
both of Nashville, and Mrs. Clara Gilbert, St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, 
Charles and Darnell White, both of Franklin, and Walter White, Nashville.
WHITE, Leona B. Johnson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 May 1988
Mrs. Leona B. White, 67, of Pulaski, died Sunday, May 22, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 25, at First Baptist Church 
on West Shoal Street with the Rev. Stanley Garrett officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Bose Fry and 
Nina Settles Fry Johnson and was married to the late Gardner White. She was a 
member of First Baptist Church of Pulaski.
Survivors include two daughters, Ethel Sue White of Pulaski, Linda Faye White of 
Nashville; two sons, David White of Dayton, Ohio, William White of Pulaski; four 
grandsons; one granddaughter; three step-grandsons; two sisters, Will Alice F. 
Coleman of Pulaski, Sarah F. Buford of Nashville; six nieces and six nephews.
WHITE, Louise C. Higdon OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mrs. Louise C. White, 73, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1988, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 19, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Dorris Hubble officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Washington 
and Josephine Stafford Higdon. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, R. B. White of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Dorothy Ashford of Pulaski; one son, James R. White of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren; one sisters, Mrs. Mary Lee Edwards of Lewisburg; one brother, Sam 
Higdon of Cornersville; several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Malcolm R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Jan 1986
Mr. Malcolm R. White, 78, of Georgetown, Ky., died Friday, Dec. 27, 1985, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Booth Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. White was a native of Giles County. He was a retired employee from Hobart 
Manufacturing Co.
Survivors include his wife, Irene McGill White of Georgetown, Ind.; two 
daughters, Mrs. Frances Van Dyke of Minor Hill, Mrs. Connie House of Lanesville, 
Ind.; six sons, Junis and Kenneth White, both of South Bend, Ind., Luren White 
of Macon, Ga., Joe White of New Albany, Ind., Joel and Jerry White, both of 
Georgetown, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Davis of Minor Hill, Bessie Wilcox of 
Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Cecil Flounoy White of Pulaski; 19 grandchildren 
and 11 great grandchildren.
WHITE, Mallie Tyler OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 May 1984
Mrs. Mallie Tyler White, 90, Pulaski, died on Saturday, May 19, 1984, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and 
Lizzie Mae Hardiman Tyler and the wife of the late Ozro White. She was a member 
of Second Street Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Bennett May Chapel, 
Floyd Farris officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one brother, Ed Tyler of Pulaski.
WHITE, Mary V. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 06 Oct 1982
Mrs. Mary V. White, 89, Ballentine Street, Pulaski, died Thursday, September 30, 
1982 at Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 
Oct. 2 with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, the Reverends Bill Moss and Mack 
Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late George and Malinda 
Tidwell Zeigler.
She is survived by two daughters, Miss Estelle White and Mrs. Pauline Moore of 
Pulaski; a son, Nelson White, Pulaski; 9 grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren.
WHITE, Myrtle Tice OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Tice White, 61, of Pulaski, who died Monday, 
December 22, 1980, at Crockett General Hospital, Lawrenceburg, were held 
Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Church of Christ minister 
Andy Brown officiating. Interment was in Mimosa Cemetery.
Mrs. White, a native of Lawrence County, was the daughter of the late Edd and 
Nancy Bell Crews Tice. She was employed by General Shoe Corp.
Survivors include her husband, Harold White; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Burns 
and Mrs. Rosa Lutts, Lawrenceburg and Mrs. Mamie Perry, Summertown; seven nieces 
and nine nephews.
WHITE, Ora Gladys OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Sep 1983
Miss Ora Gladys White, age 72, of Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Pulaski, died 
September 21, 1983, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at the Bennett May Chapel Friday, September 23, at 
10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in the Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss White was a member of the Baptist Church. She was 
the daughter of the late John Jesse and Lula Daisy Rosson White.
Survivors include, three sisters, Mrs. Nola Mae Shelton of Pulaski, Mrs. Eula 
Tomlin of Minor Hill, Mrs. Althea Shelton of Winter Haven, Florida; one brother, 
J. B. "Shorty" White of Minor Hill; several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, Sallie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Dec 1986
Mrs. Sallie White, 99, of Minor Hill, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1986, at her 
residence. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Dec. 20, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Charles Gibbons and Randy Robison officiating. Burial was in Minor 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Jim and Elizabeth 
Jackson Davis and was married to the late William David White.
Survivors include two sons, Cletus White of Minor Hill, John D. White of 
Pulaski; five daughters, Mrs. Rena Hagood of Goodspring, Mrs. Cleo Mankins, Mrs. 
Myrtle Word, Mrs. Ivalene Smith, all of Minor Hill, Mrs. Novelene Ball of 
Nashville; 16 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and 14 great great 
grandchildren.
WHITE, Virginia Mary Payne OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 11 Feb 1988
Mrs. Virginia Mary White, 55, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Old Mount 
Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dalton Holt officiating. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. White was the daughter of the late Ethel Payne. 
She was a member of Old Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Hershell White; nine children, Hershell White, 
Jr., Paul Melvin White and Burnett White, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Linda Virginia 
Malone of Nashville, Martha Ann White, Mae Frances White and Jamie Hamilton 
White, all of Jackson, Tenn.; five grandchildren; her father and step-mother, 
the Rev. and Mrs. Squire Stevenson of Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Leo 
Kimbrough of Charlotte, N. C.; two sisters, Robbie Reynolds and Iona Goff, both 
of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
WHITE, William Onis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Mar 1984
Mr. William Onis White, age 67, of Route 1, Minor Hill, died Monday, February 
27, 1984, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 
February 28, in Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverends Dell Sewell and Clarence 
K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. White was a member of the Baptist Church and was 
retired from Genesco. He was the son of the late Louis and Susie Davis White. 
Mr. White was married to Mrs. McKellar Boyd White of Minor Hill; she survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Mary Adams, Mrs. Sarah Graves, 
both of Pulaski, Mrs. Jane Hewitt of Minor Hill; two sons, Hubert White of 
Pulaski, Joe White of Elkton; eight grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; one 
step-grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. L. E. May of Pulaski, Mrs. Dewey Davis of 
Selma, Alabama.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WHITFIELD, Ella Mae Carden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Feb 1980
Funeral services for ninety-eight year old Mrs. Ella Mae Carden Whitfield were 
held at Bennett-May Chapel, Thursday, February 14, 1980 at 2:00 p. m. with the 
Rev. Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Whitfield, a Giles County native, who died Tuesday, Feb. 12 in Giles County 
Hospital following an extended illness, was the daughter of the late William 
Henry Carden and Joanne Watson Carden. She married the late Copeland 
G.Whitfield, a prominent Giles County farmer. The family resided on the Elkton 
Highway south of Pulaski.
Mrs. Whitfield was at the time of her death the oldest member of First United 
Methodist Church having been a member for eighty years.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Susie Butler, Anniston, Ala., Mrs. 
Alberta Ingrum, Pulaski, Mrs. Adelaide Hulme, Nashville, and Mrs. Nancy Allred, 
Hurst, Tex. Nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
WHITFIELD, James OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Sep 1988
Mr. James Whitfield, 75, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1988, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 17, at Phoenix Chapel African 
Methodist Episcopal Church in Prospect with the Rev. Roy White officiating. 
Burial was in Phoenix Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Whitfield was the son of the late Jeff and Myrtle 
Swift Whitfield and was married to the late Joanna Jackson Whitfield. He was 
retired from the L&N Railroad Company and a member of the Phoenix Chapel A.M.E. 
Church.
Survivors include one son, Curtis W. Whitfield of Prospect; five daughters, Mrs. 
Frank (Brenda) Woodson, Mrs. Josephine Lewis, Mrs. Curtis (Shirley) Lewis, all 
of Nashville, Mrs. Shelley (Illa) Martindale, Jr. of Veto, Ala., Lezett 
Kimbrough of Prospect; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one brother, 
Charles Whitfield of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Ozzie L. Tucker of 
Prospect, Mrs. Emma Lentz of Nashville; several nieces and nephews.
WHITFIELD, Robbie Christine OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Dec 1988
Miss Robbie Christine Whitfield, 76, Route 1, Pulaski, died Monday, Dec. 19, 
1988, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday at 
Bennett-May Chapel with Rev. Jacob Gardner, Rev. Paul McKinney and Rev. Nolen 
Brunson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Miss Whitfield was a Giles County native and the daughter of the late Claude 
Brown and Willie Mae Puryear Whitfield.
She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and a charter member of the Epsilom 
Sigma Alpha Sorority for over 35 years.
Miss Whitfield was a retired long-time receptionist for Dr. W. K. Owen.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Edith W. Randel, Pulaski; three nieces, two 
great nieces and three great nephews.
WHITEHEAD, Mattie Lurline OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1985
Miss Mattie Lurline Whitehead, 86, of Route 2, Elkmont, Ala., died Thursday, 
March 7, 1985, at Limestone County Hospital in Athens, Alabama.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice 
Whitehead. Miss Whitehead was a retired school teacher.
Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Kedron Cemetery, Glen Kenum officiating.
Survivors include, one sister, Mrs. Tullye Thorne of Elkmont, Ala.; several 
nieces and nephews.
WHITESELL, Emma Lou Loflin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Dec 1987
Mrs. Emma Lou Whitesell, 81, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1987, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 17, at 
Bills-McGaugh-Floyd Chapel with burial in the Whitesell Family Cemetery.
A native of Marshall County, Mrs. Whitesell was the daughter of the late John 
Watson and Margaret Matilda Cathey Loflin. She was a member of the Mooresville 
United Methodist Church and the Lewisburg Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include her husband, Forrest Whitesell of Lewisburg; one daughter, 
Avola Callaway of Rayle, Ga.; one son, Bland Whitesell of Cline, Calif.; eight 
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
WHITT, Austin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Austin Whitt, former mayor of Ardmore passed away Monday at Nashville's Parkview 
Hospital. He was 79 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Whitt of Ardmore; two daughters, Betty Ellett 
of China, and Angela League of Ardmore; one sister, who resides in Virgina; as 
well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 at Rainey Funeral Home in 
Ardmore with burial in Gatlin Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home.
WHITT, George Gary OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Jan 1981
Funeral services for George Gary Whitt, 26, who died Tuesday, January 27 at his 
residence on Route 2, Pulaski, will be held Thursday (today) at 2:00 p. m. at 
the First Baptist Church with interment in Giles Memory Gardens. The pastor, the 
Rev. Clarence K. Stewart, and the Rev. Marshall Flowers will officiate.
A Tennessee native, Mr. Whitt was affiliated with Jefferson Standard Insurance 
Company.
Survivors include his father, James Whitt of Pulaski; his mother, Mrs. Rachel 
Barnes Kole of Louisville, Ky.; a brother, Barry Whitt of Pulaski and a nephew.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
WHITT, James Andrew Newsline 07 Mar 1989
James Andrew Whitt, 60, of 2022 Joann St., Pulaski, TN, died March 3, 1989. 
Funeral services were held March 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Floyd Farris officiating. Burial was in the Giles Memory Gardens with Carr 
and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
A native of Limestone County, AL, Mr. Whitt was the son of the late David 
Clayton and Grace Hall Whitt. He was TV repairman.
Survivors include one son, James Barry Whitt of Pulaski; one brother, D. C. 
Whitt, Jr. of Waynesboro, TN; three sisters, Sibyl Redmond of Pulaski, Mazie 
Hargrove of Ardmore, Ruth Gurley of Decatur, AL; and four grandchilden.
WHITFIELD, Hattie Campbell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Feb 1982
Mrs. Hattie Campbell Whitfield, 93, Nashville, died on Thursday, February 18, 
1982, at Greystone Nursing Home in Franklin, Tennessee.
A native of Limestone County, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Frank 
and Maude Coffman Campbell and the wife of the late Dr. T. A. Whitfield. She was 
a member of the Methodist Church.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at Pettusville 
Cemetery in Limestone County, Thomas Johnston officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Dr. Joe T. Whitfield, Franklin, and Robert S. 
Whitfield, Nashville, a niece and a nephew.
WHITFIELD, Leila OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 26 Jan 1983
Miss Leila Whitfield, Pulaski, died Friday, January 21, 1983 at her home. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 24 at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Jacob Gardner, Ray McDonald, Paul McKinney 
and W. C. Massangale officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daugter of the late Claude Brown and 
Willie Mae Puryear Whitfield. Miss Whitfield was a school teacher in Giles 
County for 47 years and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Edith W. Randel and Miss Christine 
Whitfield, both of Pulaski, and several nieces and nephews.
WHITFIELD, Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jan 1986
Robert Whitfield, 79, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1985, at Henry County Hospital in 
Paris, Tenn. Funeral services were held at Paris with burial in the Elkton 
Cemetery.
Mr. Whitfield was the son of the late George and Georgie Whitfield and was 
married to Carrie Drake Whitfield.
Other survivors include one son, Bobby Whitfield of Paris; one daughter, Nita 
Whitfield of Cookeville; one brother, Dr. John H. Whitfield of Paris; two 
sisters, Mrs. Katherine Gregory of Springville and Mrs. Annie Louise Dirrisa of 
Virginia; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
WHITSETT, Retha Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Nov 1987
Mrs. Retha Whitsett, 73, of Lewisburg, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1987, at Oakwood 
Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at Cornersville Funeral Home with 
burial in Mars Hill Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, L. C. Whitsett of Pulaski, Marion and Robert 
Whitsett, both of Lewisburg; one brother, Sam Williams of Sarasota, Fla.; five 
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
WHITT, Mason B. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Sep 1986
Mr. Mason B. Whitt of Clarksville died Monday, Sept. 15, 1986, at his home. A 
former resident of Pulaski, he was the son of the late Robert Winford Whitt and 
Lavonia Whitt Smith of Clarksville.
Mr. Whitt was a welding technician with the Trane Co., a U. S. Navy veteran and 
a member of the Hilldale Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Potter Whitt of Clarksville; one son, Mark 
Whitt of Clarksville; one daughter, Cindy Lehman of Clarksville; three 
grandsons, all of Clarksville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Fowler of Mt. 
Pleasant and Mrs. William T. (Dot) Tarpley of Smyrna.
WHITWORTH, Christine McClain OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Feb 1980
Mrs. Christine Whitworth, 72, of Route 3, Pulaski, died Friday, February 15 in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 
o'clock at Bennett-May Chapel by Church of Christ ministers, Calvin Hardison and 
Herbert McNeese. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
Born in Clarksville, Mrs. Whitworth's parents were the late George Washington 
and Ellen Dowdy McClain. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Houston Whitworth; four sons, Clarence and Melvin 
Whitworth, Pulaski, Aubrey and Joe Whitworth, Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. 
Naomi Carroll and Miss Erlene Whitworth, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Pyburn, Kingston Springs and Mrs. Suzie Griffin, Nashville; 17 grandchildren and 
nine great grandchildren.
WHITWORTH, Della Pierce OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1983
Mrs. Della Pierce Whitworth, age 83, of Route 2, Pulaski died August 12, 1983, 
in Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, 
August 16, at the Bennett-May Chapel with the Reverends Mack Pinkelton and 
Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Sayree, Alabama, Mr. Hartley was the son of the late John Berry and 
Elizabeth Margaret Brewis Hartley. He was a member of the Baptist Church and of 
the Blue Lodge of Masonic Order. Mr. Hartley was a retired service manager for 
Chevrolet.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Virginia Hartley of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Mrs. Reva Lee Hutchinson of Taylor, Michigan; one son, Russell Henry Hartley of 
Oak Harbour, Michigan; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one 
sister, Mrs. Velma Murphy of Pulaski.
WHITWORTH, James Perry OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Mar 1987
James Perry Whitworth, 59, of Nashville, died Sunday, March 8, 1987, in that 
city. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10, at Woodlawn Funeral Home in 
Nashville with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home was in 
charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Whitworth was the son of the late W. T. and Della 
Whitworth. He was a member of the Acklen Avenue Church of Christ in Nashville 
where he served as a deacon and owner of Whitworth's Market and Nursery in 
Nashville.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Petty Whitworth of Nashville; one daughter, 
Susan Whitworth Sullivan of Nashville; seven sisters, Miss Julia Whitworth, Mrs. 
Mary Crabtree, Mrs. Faye Taylor, Mrs. Betty Hastings, Mrs. Elaine Compton, and 
Mrs. Beverly Woodward, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Rebecca Holder of Lawrenceburg; two 
brothers, William and Troy Whitworth, both of Pulaski.
WHITWORTH, Melvin Morris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1989
Mr. Melvin Morris Whitworth, 62, of Pulaski, died Monday, Jan. 2, 1989, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with G. C. Fox officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Davidson County, Mr. Whitworth was the son of the late Christine 
McClain Whitworth. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was employed at 
Maremont-Gabrield.
Survivors include his father, Huston Whitworth of Pulaski; his wife, Mrs. Peggy 
Fulton Whitworth; one son, Greg Whitworth of Pulaski; two daughters, Gina 
Shelton of Pulaski, Morris Whitworth of Nashville; three brothers, Clarence 
Whitworth of Pulaski, Aubrey Whitworth of West Virginia, Joe Whitworth of 
Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Naoma Carroll and Earline Whitworth, both of 
Pulaski; two grandchildren.
WHITWORTH, Robert M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Aug 1988
Mr. Robert M. Whitworth, 76, of Pulaski, died Friday, Aug. 12, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 13, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Terrell Pitts officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Whitworth was the son of the late Elizabeth Holley 
and Lon Whitworth, Sr. He was a retired farmer and carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Louise Whitworth of Pulaski; two sons, Hayman 
Whitworth of Huntsville, Ala., Raymond Gary Whitworth of Nashville; one 
daughter, Carolyn Hurd of Lynnville; two brothers, Wallace Whitworth of Diana, 
Lon Whitworth, Jr. of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Collins of Pulaski, 
Peggy Jean Doggett of Lewisburg; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
WHITWORTH, Wallace Woodrow Sr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Oct 1989
Mr. Wallace Woodrow Whitworth, Sr., 76, of Cornersville, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 
1989, at Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 
11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Whitworth was the son of the late Lon and 
Elizabeth Holley Whitworth. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one son, Wallace Whitworth, Jr. of Cornersville; two 
daughters, Mrs. Ann Uselton and Mrs. Treva Burrow, both of Pulaski; one brother, 
Lon Whitworth, Jr. of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Collins of Pulaski, Mrs. 
Joe Doggett of Lewisburg; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
WIGGINS, Joella K. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Sep 1986
Mrs. Joella K. Wiggins, 82, of Lynnville, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 1986, at Maury 
County Hospital. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Orlando, Fla.
A native of Thomasville, Ga., Mrs. Wiggins was married to the late James Jackson 
Wiggins.
Survivors include two sons, Odia Kirkland of West Palm Beach, Fla., Don Kirkland 
of Orlando, Fla.; three daughters, Yvonne (Billie) Morrison of Lynnville, Jerine 
Williams of Orlando, Fla., Fern Smith of Seadrift, Texas; 10 grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
WILBURN, Andrew David (Jack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Oct 1984
Andrew David (Jack) Wilburn, 82, of Prospect, died Monday, October 8, 1984, at 
his residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late William T. 
and Alice Elder Wilburn. Mr. Wilburn was a retired farmer and lumber buyer.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Bill Moss and Marcus Nickell officiating, with burial in Simpson 
Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jo Wilburn of Prospect, Dorothy W. Carter 
of Franklin, Tennessee; three grandsons, Brian Carter of Franklin, David Wilburn 
of Prospect, Andy Wilburn of Pulaski; and one great-grandchild.
WILBURN, Calvin Warren OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Mar 1984
Calvin Warren Wilburn, 61, died Friday, March 2, 1984, in a Nashville Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Bennett May Chapel, 
with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
He was married to Fannie Hobbs Wilburn and was the son of the late Wiley and 
Maude Freeman Wilburn.
Other survivors include three sons, Jerry Dean Wilburn, Terry Dale Wilburn, 
Bootie Wilburn, all of Pulaski; five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Redd, Lawrenceburg, Mrs. 
Ester Harwell, Texas, Mrs. Mary McCarter, Lawrence County, Mrs. Wilma Childers 
and Miss Frances Wilburn, both of Pulaski; three brothers, I. G. Wilburn, Hollis 
Wilburn, both of Pulaski, and Herbert Wilburn, Hendersonville.
WILBURN, Edith A. Journey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jun 1987
Mrs. Edith A. Wilburn, 49, of Cornersville, died Saturday, June 20, 1987, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 22, at West Shoal Street Church of God 
with Bryan Cutshall officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilburn was a member of the Church of God and was employed at Heil-Quaker 
in Lewisburg.
Survivors include her parents, E. B. and Louise Journey of Cornersville; her 
husband, Bobby G. Wilburn of Cornersville; three sons, Wendell Wilburn of 
Lewisburg, Rodney Wilburn of Cornersville, Terry Wilburn of Nashville; two 
sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Skipper of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Dora Carter of Nashville; 
two grandchildren.
WILBURN, Florence Etta Parker OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1984
Mrs. Florence Etta Wilburn, age 97, of Route 2, Leoma, died December 28, 1983, 
at Crockett General Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 30 in the Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Bobby Gobble officiating. Burial was in the Fall River Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Wilburn was married to the late G. T. Wilburn 
and was the daughter of the late J. M. and Roxie Ellen Thompson Parker.
Survivors include three sons, Loyd and James Wilburn of Florence, Alabama, Clyde 
Wilburn of Madison; five sisters, Ethyl Harwell of Pulaski, Ruby Randolph of 
Lawrenceburg, Annabell Kennemer of Anderson, Alabama, Verna Harwell and Maggie 
Fox, both of Groveland, Florida; five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and 
five great-great-grandchildren.
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements.
WILBURN, Helen Annie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Annie Wilburn, 84, were held Thursday, June 19 
at 3:00 at the Carr and Erwin Chapel, burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Wilburn 
died June 17 at the Oakview Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg. She was a native of 
Giles County and lived on South Third Street before entering Oakview.
Mrs. Wilburn was married to the late William Holbert Wilburn and was the 
daughter of the late Bud and Frances Reasonover Hamlett.
Survivors include one son, Gerald Wilburn, Nashville; one daughter, Dorothy 
Christine Ferguson, Manchester, Missouri; two brothers, Aymett Hamlett, Pulaski 
and Thomas Hamlett, Detroit, Mich.; five grandchildren and four 
great-grandchildren.
WILBURN, Ida Juanita Attkisson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Sep 1988
Mrs. Ida Juanita Wilburn, 53, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 10, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wilburn was the daughter of the late Joe A. and 
Ida Mary Ann Johns Attkisson.
Survivors include her husband, Clinton Wilburn, Jr. of Pulaski; one daughter, 
Lisa Ann Wilburn of Pulaski; two brothers, Willie Joe and Jim Attkisson, both of 
Pulaski; two sisters, Alma McGowan of Florida, Morene Hooie of Pulaski; several 
nieces and nephews.
WILBURN, Ivan George OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1989
Ivan George Wilburn, 79, Route 2, Leoma, Scotts Hill community, died Tuesday, 
Jan. 3, 1989, at his home after a short illness. Funeral services were held 
Thursday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with Bob McIlwain and Larry Glass 
officiating. Burial was in Scotts Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Wilburn was the son of the late George Wiley and Maude Freeman Wilburn. He 
was a Giles County native, a member of Scotts Hill Baptist Church and a retired 
farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie White Wilburn of Scotts Hill; five sons, 
Reford of Lawrenceburg, Bobby, James E., John E., Ronnie, all of Pulaski; four 
daughters, Mildred Britton, Okalene Walls and Betty Sue Strickland, all of 
Pulaski, and Shirley Deasy of Columbia, S.C.; one half-brother, Herbert Wilburn, 
Hendersonville; two sisters, Ruby Redd, Lawrenceburg, and Mary Barnes, 
Fayetteville; two half-sisters, Wilma Childers, Pulaski and Frances Wilburn, 
Elkton; 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
WILBURN, James Robert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 31 May 1984
James Robert Wilburn, 78, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, May 19, 1984, at Huntsville 
General Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama. A native of Giles County, he was the 
son of the late George W. and Matilda Elder Wilburn. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 10:30 Thursday, May 21, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Simpson Cemetery, Jimmy Baker and Marvin Nelson 
officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velma D. Wilburn, Pulaski; three sons, Paul 
Wilburn, Robert D. Wilburn, and George Wilburn, Pulaski; one daughter, Eleanor 
Fay Wilburn, Pulaski; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
WILBURN, John David OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Sep 1984
John David Wilburn, 85, Pulaski, died on Tuesday, September 11, 1984, at Humana 
Hospital in Huntsville.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late James Robert and Annie 
Elder Wilburn and was married to the late Maudie Aileen Case Wilburn. He was a 
retired carpenter and a veteran of World War II.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 13, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Elkton Cemetery, Bill Suddarth, Jimmy Hargrove and 
Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include three sons, Edward Wilburn, Pulaski, John Robert Wilburn, 
Prospect and Ralph Wilburn, Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia 
Kathleen Witherow, Huntsville, and Mrs. Lois Thompson, Nashville; a half-sister, 
Kitty Powell, Pulaski; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two 
great-great-grandchildren.
WILBURN, John T. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Feb 1984
Mr. John T. Wilburn, age 82, of 517 Elm Street, Pulaski, died January 29, 1984, 
at the Maury County Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Wilburn was a retired carpenter. He was married to 
Mrs. Lucille McCormack Hefley Wilburn of Pulaski; she survives. He was the son 
of the late Jasper and Betty Johnson Wilburn.
Survivors, other than his wife, include, one daughter, Mrs. Annie Mae Carpenter 
of Pulaski; one step-daughter, Mrs. Christine Hefley Ring of Peoria, Illinois; 
one brother, Bob Wilburn of Ft. Worth, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Ingram of 
Brick Church, Mrs. Ethel LaCroix of Maryland; 2 step-grandchildren; and several 
nieces and nephews. Carr and Erwin was in charge of arrangements.
WILBURN, Lois Estella Scruggs OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Feb 1983
Mrs. Lois Estella Wilburn, 64, Nashville, died Tuesday, February 1, 1983 in that 
city. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thurs., Feb. 3 at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in the Wilburn Cemetery, the Rev. Bill Moss and the Rev. Mack 
Pinkelton officiating.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William and Della 
Rogers Scruggs, and widow of the late Thomas Copeland Wilburn.
She is survived by a son, Thomas E. Wilburn, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Lucille Cole, Pulaski, Mrs. Clara Barnett, Hanceville, Ala., and Mrs. Margarette 
Scott, Lakeland, Fla.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
WILBURN, Nancy Alma Dunnavant OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 1984
Mrs. Nancy Alma Wilburn, 82, of Route 2, Prospect, TN, died January 23, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held January 25 at 11 a.m. at Bennett 
May Chapel with Rev. Brian Fyke officiating. Burial was in the Simpson Cemetery 
near Liberty community in Giles County. Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge 
of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wilburn was the daughter of the late Erskine and 
Annie Miller Dunnavant and the wife of the late Van Dyke Wilburn. She was a 
housewife.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Willa Mae White of Columbia, TN, Mrs. 
Mary Ann Stovall of Pulaski, and Mrs. Hazel Smith of Murfreesboro, TN; three 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Malone of 
Prospect, TN, Mrs. Velma Wilburn of Pulaski, Mrs. Ann Cole of Columbia, TN; and 
one brother, Edgar Dunnavant of Pulaski.
WILBURN, W. D. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Oct 1983
Mr. W. D. Wilburn, age 54, of Route 2, Prospect, died October 18, 1983, in 
Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held at the Carr and Erwin Chapel Thursday, October 20th 
at 11:00 a.m. with Bill Moss and Gary Mraz officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mr. Wilburn was a native of Giles County, a veteran of the Korean War, and 
retired from Genesco. He was married to Mrs. Geneva Marston Wilburn of Prospect 
and was the son of Mr. Andrew Wilburn of Prospect and the late Martha Louise 
Scott Wilburn.
Survivors, other than his wife and father, include, two sons, David and Andy 
Wilburn, both of Prospect, and two sisters, Mary Jo Wilburn of Prospect and 
Dorothy Carter of Franklin.
WILBURN, William Holbert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 May 1980
A retired vice-president of the C. F. Rule Construction Company of Nashville, 
William Holbert Wilburn, 83, of Pulaski, died Saturday, May 17 in Maury County 
Hospital, Columbia. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:30 p. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and the Rev. Paul Allen. Burial was 
in Maplewood Cemetery.
Born in Giles County, Mr. Wilburn was the son of the late Jasper and Betty 
Johnson Wilburn.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Hamlett Wilburn; a son, Gerald W. 
Wilburn, Nashville; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Christine Ferguson, St. Louis, Mo.; 
two brothers, John Thomas Wilburn, Pulaski, and Robert Wilburn, Ft. Worth, Tex.; 
two sisters, Mrs. Ethel LaCroix, Kingston, Md. and Mrs. Sue Ingram, Pulaski; 
five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
WILEY, Ann Thomas OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Jan 1981
Columbia-Mrs. Ann Thomas Wiley, 59, died Monday in Baptist Hospital in Nashville 
after a short illness.
Services were held at 11 a. m. Wednesday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home. 
Burial was in Polk Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Wiley was a secretary for Columbia Rock Products. She was a native of Maury 
County and a daughter of Mrs. Carrie Irwin Thomas, Columbia, and the late Frank 
C. Thomas, Sr. In 1947, she was married to Porter Wiley and was the 
daughter-in-law of D. A. Wileys of Pulaski. Mrs. Wiley was a member of Central 
Christian Church.
Survivors besides her husband and her mother include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn 
Hughes Clark, Columbia; a brother, Frank C. Thomas, Jr., Columbia; and three 
grandchildren.
WILEY, D. A. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Feb 1983
D. A. Wiley, 89, of Cedar Lane in Pulaski, died on Thursday, February 10, 1983 
at his home. Graveside services were conducted by the Rev. Hoyt Wilson at 2:00 
p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett-May Funeral Home was in 
charge of the arrangements.
A native of Kentucky, Mr. Wiley was married to Mrs. Snoda Watson Wiley, who 
survives, of Pulaski.
He was a retired pawnbroker and restaurant operator, and was a member of the 
Baptist Church.
He is also survived by one grandson, Steve Wiley, of Nebraska.
WILEY, Gary Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1988
Gary Dale Wiley, 38, Pulaski, was dead on arrival at Maury County Hospital early 
Friday morning of injuries suffered in a traffic accident in that count....
Mr. Wiley was a native of Davidson County and a Vietnam veteran. He was an 
electrician for Technical Construction Service in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Sunday at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Michael 
O'Bannon officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Shelton Wiley of Pulaski; father, Revis Odell 
Wiley of Tullahoma; mother, Peggy Webb Greer of Hendersonville; one son, Eric 
Wiley of Pulaski; daughter, Amy Wiley of Pulaski; brother, David Wiley of 
Nashville and one sister, Missy Wiley of Nashville.
WILKES, Annie Reba Stallings OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Sep 1989
Mrs. Annie Reba Wilkes, 71, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1989, at Maury 
Regional Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 23, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
David Holder officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wilkes was the daughter of the late George W. and 
Carrie Bilk Stallings and was married to the late Kenneth O. Wilkes.
Survivors include one son, James Edward Nix of Moncks Corner, S.C.; two 
daughters, Katie Matheny and Nancy Brooks, both of Columbia; one brother, George 
Stone of Lynnville; two sisters, Edna Hickman and Ruth Holder, both of 
Lynnville; three grandchildren.
WILKES, Bessie C. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Nov 1982
Mrs. Bessie C. Wilkes, 87, 425 E. Jefferson St., Pulaski, died Thursday, 
November 4, 1982 at her home.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel on Friday, November 5 at 
11:00 a.m. with Charles Oaks and Gudger Nichols officiating. Burial was in Mars 
Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Wilkes was married to the late Virgil E. Wilkes, and was the daughter of 
the late Bruce and Leota Crunk Collins.
Survivors include, one son, Collins Wilkes of Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. 
Graham Jones of Pulaski, Mrs. Thomas A. Hays of DeLand, Fla., Mrs. Stuart McCabe 
of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Kaiser of Lewisburg, Mrs. Georgia 
Harwell of California; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
WILKES, Frankie Lucille OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Jun 1989
Frankie Lucille Wilkes, 89, Route 1, Prospect, died Saturday, June 24, 1989, at 
Meadowbrook Nursing Home. Funeral services were held Monday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Paul Sain officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in 
Bowling Green, Ky.
Miss Wilkes was a native of Kentucky and a retired bank secretary.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Sara E. Hendrix, Prospect, and several 
nephews.
WILKES, K. O. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Apr 1986
Mr. K. O. Wilkes, 70, of Lynnville, died Monday, April 21, 1986, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with David Holder officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Wilkes was the son of the late Kenneth Samuel and 
Ethyl Orr Wilkes. He was a retired employee of Maremont-Gabriel Corporation.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Reba Wilkes of Lynnville; one son, Jimmy Wilkes 
of Lynnville; one step-son, Edward Nix of Charleston, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. 
Nina Ashton of Lynnville; two step-daughters, Mrs. Wade Matheny and Mrs. Steven 
Brooks, both of Columbia; six grandchildren.
WILKES, Wilburn (Buck) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Nov 1982
Mr. Wilburn Wilkes, 71, died Sunday, November 14, 1982. Funeral services were 
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 16 at the Cornersville Funeral Home with 
burial in Mars Hill Cemetery in Marshall County.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wilkes is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lilly Stone 
Wilkes of Lynnville; a son, Jerry Wilkes of Springfield; and a brother, Kayo 
Wilkes of Pulaski.
WILKINSON, James Arthur OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1982
James Arthur Wilkinson, 71, of Route 3, Pulaski, died on Sunday, April 25 at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Clarence Stewart at 1:00 p. m. on 
Tuesday, April 27 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, formerly of Chicago, Ill., Mr. Wilkinson was a retired 
quality control manager of the Rauland Borg Corp. He was a member of the River 
Forrest United Methodist Church in Chicago.
Mr. Wilkinson was the husband of Janela Smith Wilkinson of Pulaski.
Additional survivors include a sister, Louise Wilkinson of Pulaski; a brother, 
Hood Wilkinson of Huntsville, AL.; and several nieces and nephews.
WILKINSON, Janela Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Mar 1987
Mrs. Janela Wilkinson of Pulaski, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Rev. Larry Gillespie and Rev. Brian Fyke officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wilkinson was born and reared in the Friendship 
Community and moved to Chicago, Ill., in 1942, returning to Pulaski in 1982 to 
retire. She was the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Sara A. King Smith and 
was married to the late James Arthur Wilkinson. She was a member of the 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Essie Pearl Smith and Mary Virginia Compton, both 
of Pulaski.
WILLEFORD, Inez Hickman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Nov 1983
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Willeford, 87 of Lewisburg, who died Saturday 
night, November 12, 1983, at Oakwood Hall Health Care Center, Lewisburg, were 
conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at London Funeral Home with burial in Lynnwood 
Cemetery. Charles Williamson, minister of Church Street Church of Christ, was 
the officiant.
A Giles County native, Mrs. Willeford was the daughter of the late John Thomas 
and Martha Ramsey Hickman.
Survivors include a brother, James A. Hickman of Lynchburg, Virginia; one 
sister, Mrs. Hallie Crunk, Kansas City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Wayne Pettus, Claude Graves, Garland Deason, Allen Hickman, 
Richard Finely and Bobby Erwin.
WILLIAMS, Adrian L. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Mar 1982
Adrian L. Williams, 78, died on Friday, March 5, 1982, at Giles County Hospital. 
He was a native of Giles County and a retired employee of the Dupont Company in 
Nashville.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Madison Funeral Home 
in Madison, TN, with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville.
Survivors include two sons, Harold Williams of Old Hickory and John Howard 
Williams of North Carolina; one daughter, Mrs. Delma Carpenter, Madison, 
Missouri; a brother, Arthur Williams, Pulaski; seven grandchildren and several 
nieces.
WILLIAMS, Arlie Jackson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Mar 1981
Arlie Jackson Williams, 75, Route 1, Ethridge, died Friday morning at Scott 
Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p. m. at North Funeral Home. The Rev. 
James Brown and the Rev. Clinton Bryant officiated. Burial followed in Lawrence 
Memorial Gardens.
A Lawrence County native, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Robert and Mary 
Goodman Williams. He was an employee of Direct Oil Co. and member of the 
Gethesemane Baptist Church in Ethridge.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eldora Miller Williams, Ethridge; a daughter, 
Mrs. Betty Jean Cox, Lawrenceburg; two sons, Roy Williams, Lawrenceburg, James 
Williams, Ethridge; a sister, Mrs. Ernestine Gooch, Lawrenceburg; and seven 
grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Arthur Franklin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 Sep 1984
Arthur Franklin Williams, 75, of Wen-Dell Acres, Pulaski, died on Sunday, 
September 9, 1984 at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Walter and Magnolia C. 
Brown Williams. He was a World War II veteran and a retired employee of the 
Giles County Highway Department.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in New Zion Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
WILLIAMS, Effie King OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1982
Mrs. Effie King Williams, 84, Ethridge, Tenn., died Thursday, May 27 at Crockett 
General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday, May 28 at North 
Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, with burial in the Bruce Cemetery.
She was the widow of the late Rosco Williams.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Hickerson, Lynnville, Mrs. 
Evelyn Wollock, Woodbridge, VA, and Mrs. Dorothy Griffin, Ethridge; two sons, 
Bobby Williams, Spring Hill and Roy Williams, Nashville; a brother, John King, 
Mt. Pleasant; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Ervin Bert (Booster) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Aug 1980
Funeral services for Ervin Bert Williams, 71, were held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Charles Oaks and 
Cosby Dobson officiated.
Mr. Williams who died August 21, 1980 in Athens, Ala. was a retired mechanic, 
born in Lawrence County, son of the late Bert and Nora Bauhow Williams. His 
wife, the late Jones Moat Williams .
Survivors include three sons, Clarence Williams and Wayne Williams, both of 
Nashville and Dean Williams of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Canzader Pearl 
Birdsong, Pulaski and Mrs. Geneva Fielding, Athens, Ala.; one sister, Demmie 
Hill, Huntsville, Ala., twenty-four grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 
two great, great grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Ethel Field OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Dec 1989
Mrs. Ethel Field Williams, 90, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1989, at 
Crockett Hospital in Lawrenceburg.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 9, at North Funeral Home Chapel with 
Dr. Bill M. Starnes officiating. Burial was in Mimosa Cemetery.
A native of Jamestown, N.Y., Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Charles 
Ellsworth and Nettie Elizabeth Large Field and was married to the late Edward 
Williams. She was a member of the Methodist church and a retired secretary of 
Martin College.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Wally (Lee) Moore of Lawrenceburg, Mrs. 
Ethylea Sedlacek of Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Ethel Kimbrough OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Feb 1986
Mrs. Ethel Williams, 85, of Lawrenceburg, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 1985, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 
2, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Rev. Steve Angus 
officiating. Burial was in Kimbrough Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Daniel R. 
and Mary Hickman Kimbrough and was married to the late Perry Williams. She was a 
member of the New Hope Baptist Church and a retired school teacher.
Survivors include two nieces, Mrs. Geneva Kimbrough Smith of Giles County, Mrs. 
Evelyn Kimbrough Kellogg of Lawrenceburg; two nephews, Lewis P. Schindler of 
Nashville, Mahlon Kimbrough, of Fort Worth, Texas.
WILLIAMS, Helen Abagail Lovett OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 30 Jan 1986
Mrs. Helen Abagail Williams, 57, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1986, at 
Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. 
Saturday, Feb. 1, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Enos Cross and Rev. Dwight 
Bledsoe officiating. Burial will be in Bradshaw Cemetery in Giles County.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late John Thomas 
Lovett. She was a housewife and a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Richard G. Williams; two daughters, Mrs. Sandra 
Hughes of Pulaski, Mrs. Gail Horner of New Port News, Va.; one son, Rick 
Williams of Nashville; her mother, Nana Lou Lovett Marks of Pulaski; three 
sisters, Miss Doris Lovett of Nashville, Mrs Alice Coggin of Cornersville, Mrs. 
Nola Malone of Pulaski; four grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, James Luther OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Sep 1987
Mr. James L. Williams, 79, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1987, at Maury 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 19, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory 
Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Luther and Birdie 
Trantham Williams. He was a retired carpenter and member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Reaves Williams; one son, Jerald Williams 
of Kansas City, Kansas; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one 
brother, Everett Williams of Cornersville; several nieces and nephews.
WILLIAMS, James Opal OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Apr 1987
Mr. James Opal Williams, 75, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, April 14, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 16, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Williams was the son of the late N. W. and Ida 
Hamlett Williams. He was a member of the Baptist church.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Louise Wood, Mrs. Callie Woodward and Mrs. 
Mildred McCormack, all of Pulaski; two brothers, Matthew and Richard Williams, 
both of Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
WILLIAMS, Jewell Burch OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 May 1987
Mrs. Jewell Williams, 72, of Michigan, died Tuesday, May 19, 1987, in Detroit, 
Mich. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Dwight Mercer officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Mitchell was married to the late Washington B. Williams.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Northam of Michigan; one brother, Billy 
Burch of Pulaski; two grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Joe R. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Sep 1983
Joe R. Williams, 66, died Wednesday, September 21, 1983 in Houston, Texas. 
Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Brookside Funeral Home in 
Houston with burial in that city.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Luker, and Mrs. Dickson Marks, both of 
Pulaski.
WILLIAMS, Katherine Lucille Adams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 May 1988
Mrs. Katherine Lucille Williams, 60, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 28, 1988, 
at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held Friday, April 
29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Earnest Castille officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Williams was the daughter of the late Edd and 
Hakie Willoughby Adams.
Survivors include her husband, Albert Williams of Pulaski; one son, Robert 
Williams of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Sue White of Pulaski, Mrs. Brenda Robb 
of Cornersville; two brothers, Edd and Tom Adams, both of Pulaski; five sisters, 
Sally Poarch of Cornersville, Mary Darnell of Nashville, Florene Adams of 
Campbellsville, Clara Francis of Pulaski, Ruth Glendenning of Maine; three 
grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Linnie Dawn Jones OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Mar 1989
Mrs. Linnie Dawn Jones Williams, 74, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 1989 at her home in 
Auburndale, Fla. Funeral services were held Feb. 28 at Kersey Funeral Home in 
Auburndale, Fla. with burial in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Winterhaven, Fla.
A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Pearl 
Randall Jones.
She is survived by her husband, James Williams, Auburndale, Fla.; one daughter, 
Betty Jean Dupree, Lake Alfred, Fla.; two sons, Harold and Joe Williams, both of 
Lake Alfred, Fla.; two sisters, Atlas Norwood, Lawrenceburg, Opal Matthews, 
Auburndale, Fla.; one brother, Robert E. Jones, Minor Hill; three grandchildren 
and one grand-child.
WILLIAMS, Lucille Wisdom OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1981
Funeral services for a retired teacher, Mrs. Lucille Wisdom Williams of Route 6, 
Pulaski, were conducted Monday, September 14 at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. 
Williams, died Saturday in Lewisburg Community Hospital.
Mrs. Williams was a native of Giles County, the daughter of the late Lee and 
Myrtle Moore Wisdom. She was a member of the United Methodist Church
The only immediate survivor is her husband, Robert L. Williams.
WILLIAMS, Mary Alice Brashears OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Mar 1982
Mrs. Mary Alice Williams, 74, of Route 1, Lynnville, died on Sunday, March 14, 
1982 at Giles County Hospital.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and 
Alberta Burl Fry Brashears and the wife of the late Irvin Williams.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton and Arthur Hardison 
officiating.
Survivors include two sons, Albert Williams, Pulaski, and James Williams, 
Linden, Tennessee; seven daughters, Mrs. Billy Humphrey, Mrs. W. C. Davis, Mrs. 
Porter Glover, Mrs. James B. Pickett, and Mrs. Jackie Gipson, all of Pulaski; 
Mrs. Eugene Hendrix, Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Ely Gower, Louisville, Kentucky; 
four brothers, Lee Brashears and Noah Brashears, Pulaski, Frank Brashears, 
Nashville and Johnny Brashears, Lawrenceburg; six sisters, Agnes Brashears, 
Maxie Bobo and Willie Mae Warren, Nashville, Kathlene McCombie, Madisonville, 
Margaret Simpkin, New Jersey; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Newburn Matthew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Nov 1987
Mr. Newburn Matthew Williams, 51, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 21, 1987, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Newburn and Ida 
Hamlett Williams. He was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired 
employee of the state and county Highway Departments.
Survivors include his wife, Alma Bass Williams of Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. 
Bobby Pope of Pulaski; two sons, Arnold Williams of Lynnville, Ted Williams of 
Chapel Hill; seven grandchildren; one brother, Richard Williams of Pulaski; 
three sisters, Mrs. J. F. McCormack, Mrs. Dempsey Woodard and Mrs. Harry Wood.
WILLIAMS, Oakley Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Oct 1980
Oakley Lee Williams, 58, of Route 6, Pulaski, died Monday, October 20, 1980, in 
Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p. m. at 
Ulia Baptist Church, Westmoreland with burial in Ulia Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry 
Hovis was the officiant.
A native of Sumner County, Mr. Williams was the son of the late John R. and 
Velma Harrison Williams. He was a furniture salesman and held membership in the 
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Cook Williams; a daughter, Mrs. Sanora 
Todd, Pulaski; a son, Wayne Williams, Athens, Ala.; step-mother, Mrs. Sallie 
Williams, Gallatin; two sisters, Mrs. Vernice Vance and Mrs. Carol Denny, 
Gallatin; five brothers, Guthrie Williams, Fred Williams, Don Williams, and John 
Williams, Gallatin and Thomas Williams, Portland and eight grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Pauline Burgess OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Jun 1982
Mrs. Pauline Burgess Williams, 85, a resident of Meadowbrook Nursing Home, died 
on Wednesday, June 9, 1982, at Giles County Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late John W. and Mary Ann 
Clark Burgess and the wife of the late Sidney Williams.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 11, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Paul Allen and Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Several nieces and nephews survive.
WILLIAMS, Raymond Reginald OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Oct 1984
Raymond Reginald Williams, 67, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, October 17, 1984, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the late W. I. and Mattie 
Phillips Williams. He was a retired employee of Cardin Distributing Company and 
was a member of the Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 19, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Michael O'Bannon and Bill Morris officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Louise Williams, Pulaski; and one brother, 
Lester (Angel) Williams, Pulaski.
WILLIAMS, Robert L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1985
Mr. Robert L. Williams, 79, formerly of Pulaski, died Friday, July 19, 1985, at 
Oakwood Nursing Home in Lewisburg. A native of Giles County, he was married to 
the late Lucille Wisdom Williams.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Several nieces and nephews survive.
WILLIAMS, Thomas Daniel OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jun 1982
Thomas Daniel Williams, 86, of 111 Hight Street in Shelbyville, Tenn., died on 
Friday, May 28, 1982, at Bedford County Hospital in Shelbyville.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Clarence K. Stewart at 2:00 p. m. on 
Sunday, May 30 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in the Prospect Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County and a member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Williams was 
a retired farmer. He was the husband of the late Bessie Lou Hardiman Williams.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Wiona Ray, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Branch, 
and Mrs. George (Mildred) Beech, all of Shelbyville and Mrs. Lonnie (Frances) 
Hedgecoth of Pulaski; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 1 
great-great-grandchild.
WILLIAMS, Truman (Red) OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Aug 1984
Truman (Red) Williams, 53, of Pulaski, died August 8, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Williams was the son of the late Eldridge and 
Corine Pack Williams. He was employed at Heil-Quaker Corporation in Lewisburg.
Funeral services were to be held Thursday, Aug. 9, at 3:30 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Bill Morris and Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Survivors include, his wife, Clara Mae Williams of Pulaski; two sons, Tommy 
Williams of Nashville and Terry Williams of Smyrna; two daughters, Pam Rudd, 
Heather Williams, both of Pulaski; one brother, Marvis Williams of Anniston, 
Alabama; one sister, Annis Alexander of Pulaski; and three grandchildren.
WILLIAMS, Willie Joe OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jan 1984
Mr. Willie Joe Williams, age 48, of Route 1, Goodsprings, died December 31, 
1983, at his residence. Funeral services were held in Hester Chapel Church of 
Christ at 11 a.m. Monday, January 2. Burial was in Hester Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Tennesssee, Mr. Williams was a truck driver for the Sweet Sue 
Company. He was married to Mrs. Carolyn Baxter Williams of Goodsprings; she 
survives. Mr. Williams was the son of Mr. Alvie Williams of Minor Hill, he 
survives; and the late Mrs. Ethia Bell Wise Williams.
Survivors other than his wife and father, include three daughters, Stephanie and 
Melissa Williams, both of Goodsprings, Debbie Jo Williams of Michigan; two 
brothers, Ronnie Williams of Minor Hill, Louie Williams of West Point; five 
sisters, Carolyn Cannon of Athens, Ala., Peggy Wright of Tullahoma, Betty Jean 
Wise of Athens, Ala., Connie Burchell of Pulaski, Brenda Raymond of Dade, 
Florida. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WILLIAMSON, Buster OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Apr 1984
Buster Williamson, 75, Pulaski,, died on Sunday, April 22, 1984 at his home.
A Lawrence County native, he was the son of the late Arthur and Nancy Bivins 
Williamson. He was the retired operator of the Gladdish Cotton Gin and was a 
member of the Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Tuesday, April 24, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
Jimmy Faulk officiating, with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mazel Malone, Glendale, Arizona and Miss 
Velma Williamson, Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers, Davie Williamson, Route 1, 
Pulaski, and Arthur Williamson, Jr., Weatherford, Texas; and several nieces and 
nephews.
WILLIAMSON, Elizabeth West OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 16 Mar 1989
Elizabeth Williamson, 70, 1005 Jackson Drive, Pulaski, died Saturday, March 11, 
1989, at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday at Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home with Judson Hayes officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
Mrs. Williamson was a native of Cedartown, GA. She was the daughter of the late 
Forney Lee and Annie Mae Durham West and the wife of the late Avery J. 
Williamson.
Survivors include one son, K. D. Williamson, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. 
Willodean Johnson and Lucille West, both of Georgia and two grandchildren.
WILLIAMSON, Leonard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
Leonard Williamson (Tootley) of 136 Gordon Street died December 15 at Pulaski 
Health Care Center following a long illness. Born October 16, 1914, Mr. 
Williamson was the son of Mrs. Wessie Anthony Williamson and the late Robin 
Williamson. He grew up in Pulaski and attended public school, married and spent 
most of his life here. He was employed at Shelton Motor Company before his 
retirement.
Funeral services were held Friday December 18 at 1:00 o'clock at Abraham 
McKissick Memorial Chapel at Queen Ann Funeral Home with Rev. Robert A. Oliver 
the officiant. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors besides his mother, Mrs. Wessie Williamson of Pulaski, he is survived 
by one brother, Dr. Jessie Willamson, of Dover, Deleware; two nephews, Richard 
S. Williamson of Houston, Texas and Robert Williamson; one niece, Miss Jessica 
Renee Williamson.
WILLIAMSON, Wessie Abernathy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1989
Wessie A. Williamson, 91, Pulaski, died Wednesday, April 26, 1989, at Hillside 
Hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held April 29 at Queen Ann 
Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley Garrett officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Williamson was a Giles County native and the daughter of the llate Richard 
and Mary Jane Abernathy. She was married to the late Robin Williamson and was a 
member of First Baptist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include one son, Dr. Jessie Williamson, Dover, Del.; one half-sister, 
Mrs. Mollie A. McClaurien, Columbia; two half-brothers, Wiley Anthony, 
Louisville, Ky., and James Anthony of Omaha, Neb.; four grandchildren, several 
great and great-great-grandchildren.
WILLINGHAM, John M. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
A Pulaski man is dead, victim of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound to 
his chest. John M. Willingham, Jr., 57, was found dead at his home on Friendship 
Road Friday.
Mr. Willingham was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Cliffie 
Willingham. He served three years with the Army during the Korean Conflict.
Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) at Jordan Funeral Home with the Rev. 
Riley Tucker officiating. Burial was in the Chicken Road Cemetery.
Survivors include his daughter, Brenda Willingham of Pulaski; three sons, Rickey 
Willingham of Pulaski, David Willingham of Nashville, and Phillip Willingham of 
Louisville, Ky.; his father, John W. Willingham, Sr. of Pulaski.
WILLIS, James Johnny OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Apr 1980
Funeral services for James Johnny Willis, 72, a resident of the Lion's Club 
Nursing Home, Lawrenceburg, were held Wednesday, April 2, 1980, at 2:00 p. m. at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Bernard Konig. Interment was in Pleasant Ridge 
Cemetery. Mr. Willis died Monday at Scott Memorial Hospital, Lawrenceburg.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Janie Carr Willis of 
Goodspring, who survives, and the late Charlie Willis.
In addition to his mother, survivors include two sons, Eugene R. Willis, Winter 
Haven, Fla. and Fred Willis, Murfreesboro; two brothers, William Willis and 
Richard Willis, Pulaski; six sisters, Mrs. Noah Brashears, Mrs. Angus Horton, 
Mrs. W. R. Jones, Mrs. Myrtle Price and Miss Virgie Willis, Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Lillian Watkins, Elkmont, Ala.; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
WILLIS, Mary Jane Carr OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Apr 1981
Mrs. Mary Jane Carr Willis, 95, of Route 1, Pulaski died in Crockett General 
Hospital Lawrenceburg on Friday, April 3, 1981.
Funeral services were held at Carr and Erwin Chapel at 3:30 Sunday afternoon 
April 5. Burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Revs. Aileen and W. Caleb 
Massengale officiating.
A native of Tennessee Mrs. Willis was the daughter of the late George and Tennie 
Dotson Carr. Her husband was the late Charlie Willis.
Survivors include two sons, William Willis and Richard Willis, Pulaski; six 
daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Price, Pulaski, Mrs. Lillian Watkins, Elkmont, Ala., Mrs. 
Ethel Horton, Mrs. Era Brashears, Miss Virgie Willis, Mrs. Luvenia Jones, 
Pulaski; three brothers, Hubert Carr, Homer Thornton, Pulaski, Forrest Thornton, 
Minor Hill; two sisters, Mamie Rodgers, Lewisburg, Lona McNeese, Pulaski; 45 
grandchildren; 100 great grandchildren; 39 great great grandchildren.
WILBURN, Elder Vandyke OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Mar 1980
Elder Vandyke Wilburn, 77, retired farmer of Route 2, Prospect died Friday, 
March 14,
1980 IN Giles County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Sunday 
March 16 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial in Simpson Cemetery. Rev. Bill Moss and 
Rev. Earl Hocker officiated.
Mr. Wilburn, a Giles County native, born January 22, 1903 was the son of the 
late George W. Wilburn and the late Matilda Elder Wilburn. He married Alma 
Dunnavant Wilburn who survives. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist 
Church.
Survivors besides his wife include three daughters, Mrs. Willa Mae White, 
Columbia, Mrs. Mary Ann Stovall, Pulaski, and Mrs. Hazel Smith, Cookeville; 
three grandchildren; one brother, Robert Wilburn of Pulaski.
WILBURN, Viva Lee Price OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1988
Mrs. Viva Lee Wilburn, 59, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1988, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Morgan County, Ala., Mrs. Wilburn was the daughter of the late Coy 
Price and the late Lucille Scruggs Cole. She was retired from South Central 
Bell.
Survivors include her husband Ed Wilburn of Pulaski; one daughter, Connie 
Wilburn of Huntsville, Ala.; one step-sister, Vera Ann Pope of Alabama; 
step-mother, Blanche Price of Alabama.
WILEY, Snoda OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Dec 1983
Mrs. Snoda Wiley, age 86, of 314 Cedar Lane, Pulaski, died at the Giles County 
Hospital on December 6, 1983.
Funeral services were held in the Bennett-May Chapel Thursday, December 8th, at 
10:00 a.m. with the Rev. Hoyt Wilson officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Kentucky, Mrs. Wiley was a member of the Baptist Church. She was a 
housewife, married to the late D. H. Wiley.
Survivors include, one grandson, Stephen Wiley of Nebraska; and one sister, Mrs. 
Chris Burford of Owenton, Kentucky.
Bennett-May was in charge of arrangements.
WILCOXSON, Lillian Pearl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 9 Jan 1980
Funeral services for a Texas native, Mrs. Lillian Pearl Wilcoxson, 74, of Route 
3, Pulaski, who died Saturday, January 5 in Lewisburg Community Hospital 
following an extended illness, were held Monday at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel by the Rev. Frank Young. Burial followed in the Haynes Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, E. L. Wilcoxson and three sisters, Mrs. Mahlon 
Butler, Pulaski, Mrs. Link Cummins, Huntsville, Ala., and Mrs. Ruth McNeese, 
Ardmore, Ala.
WILKERSON, Malcolm A. Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Malcolm A. Wilkerson, Jr., 68, of Fayetteville, who died 
Wednesday, December 17 in Lincoln County Hospital in that city were held 
Saturday at 10:30 a. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and 
the Rev. Donnie Scaret. Interment was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A retired farmer, Mr. Wilkerson was born in Giles County, the son of the late 
Malcolm A., Sr. and Ella Black Wilkerson.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Daly Wilkerson; two sons, Don Wilkerson, 
Taylor, Mich., and Gary Wilkerson, High Point, N. C.; four daughters, Mrs. Jean 
Barlar, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Joyce Popkin, Jacksonville, N. C., Mrs. Pat Mooring, 
Harvest, Ala., and Mrs. Debbie Metcalf, Houston, Texas; a brother, Guy 
Wilkerson, Athens, Ala.; five sisters, Mrs. Helen Rose, Elkton, Mrs. Jewell 
Kimbrough and Mrs. Ruby Jones, Stella, Mrs. Mary Martin, Athens and Mrs. Clara 
Coffman, Gadsen, Ala. and 15 grandchildren.
WILLOUGHBY, Mabel Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Nov 1987
Mrs. Mabel S. Willoughby, 77, of Elkton, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Houston County, Mrs. Willoughby was the daughter of the late Monroe 
and Mary Wren Smith. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, William Willoughby of Elkton; two daughters, Mrs. 
Wilma Gaines of Pulaski, Mrs. Orlean Moore of Elkton; four sons, Gilbert 
Willoughby of Elkton, Mahlon Willoughby of Gallatin, "Doc" Willoughby of 
Ardmore, Tenn., Mack Willoughby of Lewisburg; 11 grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eara Nichols and Mrs. Pearl Stone, both 
of Erin.
WILSON, Edwin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mr. Edwin Wilson, 59, of Nashville, died Wednesday, March 2, 1988. Funeral 
services were held Saturday, March 5, at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel with the 
Rev. James Gregg and the Rev. Kenneth Castleberry officiating. Burial was in 
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Wilson was a Giles County native and a member of Dalewood Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Wilson; one son, Terry Wilson of Nashville; 
one daughter, Mrs. Kerry (Wanda Ann) Bateman of Goodlettsville; two sisters, 
Lora Sue Smith, Mrs. Eugene (Naomi) Watson, both of Pulaski; four grandsons, 
Terry Daniel Wilson, Mitch, Dustin and Eric Bateman.
WILSON, Geneva OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Aug 1981
Funeral services for a Giles County native, Mrs. Geneva Wilson, 57, of Oregon, 
Ohio, who died in that city Saturday, August 8 were held Tuesday at 1:00 p. m. 
at Mt. Zion Church with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Rev. James Clark was 
the officiant.
Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of Mrs. Myrtle Sutton Green of Lawrenceburg, who 
survives, and the late Johnny Green.
In addition to her mother survivors include her husband, Herbert L. Wilson; 
three sons, James Lee Wilson, John David Wilson and Ray Allen Wilson, Ohio; two 
daughters, Mrs. Betty Maxey and Mrs. Brenda Ressler, Ohio; two brothers, Bud 
Green, Leoma and Buddy Green, Loretto; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Mae Glass, 
Leoma, Mrs. Mary Lou Smith, Decatur, Ala., and Mrs. Ellen Carr, Nashville; and 
four grandchildren. Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, Helen Haney OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 09 Aug 1984
Helen Haney Wilson, 63, of Pulaski died August 8, 1984, at Giles County Hospital 
following an extended illness.
A native of Giles County she was the daughter of the late Charles H. Haney. 
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, Glen Colley officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her mother, Iva Coffman Haney of Minor Hill; her husband, Sam 
Wilson of Pulaski; one son, Mike Wilson of Pulaski; three daughters, Debra 
Wilson, Beverly Wilson, both of Nashville, and Carol Wilson of Oakland, 
California; four brothers, Charles Haney of Minor Hill, Randall Haney of 
Decatur, Alabama, Tom Haney of Panama City, Florida, Paul Haney of Mt. Juliet, 
Tennessee; and four sisters, Anna Jean Smith of Huntsville, Alabama, Augusta 
Moates of Pulaski, Dakota Robinson of Decatur, Alabama, and Dot Green of 
Huntsville, Alabama.
WILSON, Lucy Meadows OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1983
Mrs. Lucy Wilson of 212 5th Street, Pulaski, died December 2, 1983, at Columbia 
Nursing Home.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 4, at 2 p.m. in the Bennett-May 
Chapel with Reverends Bill Moss and Paul Allen officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Methodist Church. She 
was a housewife; married to the late Bruce Wilson. She was the daughter of the 
late George P. and Anne Scott Meadows.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. William G. Fuqua of Columbia; two sons, 
George Robert Lewis of Largo, Florida, and William Clyde Lewis of Huntsville, 
Alabama; one step-son, Thomas M. Wilson of Pulaski; 8 grandchildren; 11 
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. James Soucek of El Paso, Texas. 
Bennett-May was in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, Lurline Betty Stanford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 4 Mar 1981
Graveside services for a native Giles Countian, Mrs. Lurline Betty Wilson, 72, a 
resident of Hill View Nursing Home, Columbia, who died there Wednesday, February 
25, were conducted Thursday at 3:00 p. m. at Scotts Hill Cemetery, Giles County, 
by the Rev. Larry Glass.
Mrs. Wilson was the daughter of the late Samuel W. and Maude McDougal Stanford 
and was the wife of the late R. S. Wilson.
Survivors include six sons, Gilbert Whitsett, Glen Whitsett, and Wayne Whitsett, 
Pensacola, Fla., Claude Whitsett, Deleware, Larry Whitsett, Alaska and Bobby 
Whitsett, California; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Jo Washington, Bath, S. C., and 
Mrs. Shirley Irby, Chattanooga; three brothers, Winston Stanford, Delmer 
Stanford, and James Stanford, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Willard Tankersley, 
and Mrs. Lorene Russell, Pulaski, Mrs. Ozella Smith, Killen, Ala., and Mrs. 
Elease Garrett, Nashville; 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. 
Pulaski Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, Mark Dorris OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Jun 1981
Funeral services for Mark Dorris Wilson, 72, a retired Church of Christ 
minister, of Ashland City, who died Tuesday, June 16 at St. Thomas Hospital, 
Nashville, were held Friday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel with burial in 
Lynnwood Cemetery, Lynnville. Church of Christ ministers Gynnath Ford and G. C. 
Fox were the officiants.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rolie Mae (Tish) O'Neal Wilson; a daughter, 
Mrs. Faye Pugh, Ashland City; two sisters, Mrs. Harvey D. (Jessie) Rutherford, 
Nashville and Mrs. Bennie (Emma Jo) Bledsoe, Pulaski; three brothers, Sam 
Wilson, Pulaski, Paul Wilson, Lawrenceburg, and David Wilson, Columbia; three 
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
WILSON, Martha E. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Jun 1982
Mrs. Martha E. Wilson, 81, St. Joseph, Tenn. died Sunday, June 27, at Scott 
Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. A Giles County native, she was 
the wife of the late Brown Wilson and the daughter of the late Gordon Nyres and 
Elizabeth Martin Nyres. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Fairview Congregational 
Methodist Church.
The 2 p. m. services was held Tuesday at the Fairview Congregational Methodist 
Church. Rev. Larry Crumptors and Rev. Curtis Taylor officiated. Burial was in 
Fairview Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ettie Green, St. Joseph, Mrs. Loreder 
Sandy, Loretto; two sons, Carl Wilson and Elmer Wilson, both of St. Joseph; two 
sisters, Berry Roberson, Loretto and Mamie Marston, St. Joseph; 6 grandchildren 
and 7 great-grandchildren.
Loretto Memorial Service was in charge of arrangements.
WILSON, Mary Jane (Janie) Kaiser OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 02 Jan 1986
Mrs. Mary Jane (Janie) Wilson, 87, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1985, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. John A. Tucker at 
11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Queen Ann Funeral Home. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rilla 
Ballentine Kaiser.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Janie Mae Wilson of Cincinnati, Ohio; two 
nieces, Mrs.
Carrie Brayford and Mrs. Bernice Jenkins, both of Pulaski; a nephew, Thomas 
Hawkins of Louisville, Ky.
WILSON, Robert Farrar OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 8 Apr 1981
Funeral services for Robert Farrar Wilson, 90, of Route 5, Pulaski were held at 
2:00 o'clock Sunday, April 5 at Carr and Erwin Chapel. Burial took place in 
Lynnwood Cemetery. Thomas Orr officiated.
Mr. Wilson died in Giles County Hospital, April 3, 1981. Born in Tennessee March 
19, 1891 he married the former Catherine Cardin. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife Catherine C. Wilson of Pulaski; and one sister, Mrs. 
Susie Hargraves of Fayetteville.
WILSON, Rosemary Myers OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Oct 1984
Mrs. Rosemary Wilson, 59, Pulaski, died on Thursday, October 11, 1984, at 
Hillside Hospital. A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late 
Clarence and Laura Behrens Myers. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church, Pulaski.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 13, at Bennett May 
Chapel, Paul Allen officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas M. Wilson, Pulaski; one son, Bruce M. 
Wilson, Churchton, Maryland; and one grandchild.
WILSON, Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 05 Apr 1988
Mr. Roy Wilson, 80, of Lynnville, died Sunday, April 3, 1988, at Vanderbilt 
Hospital in Nashville as the result of an auto accident in the Culleoka 
community in Maury County. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, at 
Bennett May Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Sam and Viola 
Fralix Burchell Wilson and was married to the late Verna Louise Compton Wilson. 
He was a member of the Baptist church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary Beulah Jones of Peoria, Ill.; several 
nieces and nephews.
WILSON, Thomas Morrell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Aug 1989
Thomas Morrell Wilson, 69, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1989 at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held Aug. 4 at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. J. David 
Miller officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Bruce and Estell Morrell 
Wilson and was married to the late Rosemary Wilson.
Survivors include his son, Bruce Wilson, Churchton, Maryland; one half-sister, 
Mrs. Mary Lucy Fuqua, Columbia; one half-brother, George Robert Lewis, 
Clearwater, Fla.; one granddaughter.
WILSON, Turner OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Dec 1986
Mr. Turner Wilson, 81, of Pulaski, died Monday, December 15, 1986, at Bel-Air 
Nursing Home in Columbia.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Jordan Funeral 
Home Chapel with Rev. John Tucker officiating. Burial will be in Phoenix Chapel 
Church Cemetery at Prospect.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Rev. Web and Willie 
Bassham Wilson. He was a member of the St. Luke A.M.E. Church in Nashville and 
was a retired chauffeur.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Etha Smith of Pulaski, Mrs. Mamie Gentry of 
Lewisburg; three brothers, Van Wilson of Nashville, Booker and Emmitt Wilson, 
both of Indianapolis, Ind.
WILSON, Wilma Elease OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Oct 1987
Miss Wilma Elease Wilson, 84, of Pulaski, died Thursday, October 1, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital.
Funeral services were held Saturday, October 3, at Bennett-May Chapel with 
Coleman Pyles officiating. Burial was in Providence Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Wilson was the daughter of the late John Reynolds 
and Myrtle Clark Wilson. She was a school teacher and member of the Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Gordon of Pulaski; one brother, John 
Elam Wilson of Pulaski; one nephew, Mark Gordon of Pulaski; one niece, Mrs. 
Peggy Anderson of Pulaski.
WINFORD, Nancy Frances Williams OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 Jul 1987
Mrs. Nancy Frances Winford, 78, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, July 8, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 9, at Bennett May 
Chapel with the Rev. William H. Moss and the Rev. David Miller officiating. 
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Winford was the daughter of the late Henry L. and 
Eula Pearl Worsham Williams and was married to the late Dr. William Rade 
Winford, DDS. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Edith Ann Petty of Pulaski; three 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
WISE, Coy Malvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 May 1988
Mr. Coy Malvin Wise, age 77, of Route 2, Pulaski, died Tuesday, May 5, 1988, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 12 at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Old Orchard 
Cemetery in Petersburg, Tenn.
A native of Lincoln County, Mr. Wise was the son of the late John Franklin and 
Dora Jane Conwell Wise. He was retired from the Giles County Highway Department.
Survivors include his wife, Lucy Wise of Pulaski; eight sons, Bill and Bobby, 
both of Nashville, Dorn, Pulaski, Dwayne of Starkville, Miss., Randy and John, 
both of Houston, Texas, Ted of Whitehouse, Tenn., and Larry of Huntsville, Ala.; 
one daughter, Linda McNutt of Tupelo, Miss.; one brother, Orvis of Petersburg, 
Tenn.; one sister, Hallie McClough of Lewisburg, Tenn.; and 16 grandchildren.
WISE, Frank Nolan OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 May 1986
Mr. Frank Nolan Wise, 46, of Anderson, Ala., died Saturday, May 3, 1986, in a 
fire at his residence. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, 
at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Ray Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Legg 
Town Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Cora Pitts Wise of Lester, Ala.; his wife, Dimple 
McCurry Wise of Anderson, Ala.; two sons, Timothy Wise of Anderson, Ala., Dale 
Wise of Athens, Ala.; four daughters, Teresa McCurry and Lynn Wise, both of 
Anderson, Ala., Juanita Gatlin of Minor Hill, Barbara Smith of Athens, Ala.; one 
brother, William Wise of Lester, Ala.; seven grandchildren.
WISE, Mary Kate Reed OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 13 Jul 1983
Mrs. Mary Kate Wise, 83, of Lewisburg, died Wednesday, July 6, 1983, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at 
Bills and McGaugh Funeral Home in Lewisburg with burial in New Hope Cemetery in 
Cornersville.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Gertie Reed of Lewisburg and was married to John 
Roy Wise of Lewisburg.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Howard McKinney, Pulaski, and Mrs. 
Claude Oldham, Florence, Alabama; one brother, Clarence Reed, Buffalo, New York; 
six grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
WISER, Cecil Watson OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Mar 1987
Mr. Cecil Watson Wiser, 62, of Pulaski, died Friday, March 27, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Coffee County, Mr. Wiser was the son of the late George Watson and 
Johnny Lee Townsend Wiser. He was employed at NASA, Red Stone Arsenal, 
Huntsville, Ala.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Edwards Wiser of Pulaski; two sons, Denny 
and Jack Wiser, both of Pulaski; four brothers, J. W. Wiser of Bunker Hill, C. 
S. Wiser of Moline, Ill., Thurman Wiser of Scottsboro, Ala., George Wiser of 
Panama City, Fla.; four sisters, Mamie Moore of Montgomery, Ala., Katy Baughman 
and Ruby Moore, both of Huntsville, Virgie Wiser of Nashville; one 
sister-in-law, Mrs. J. R. Wiser of Minor Hill; four grandchildren.
WISER, Flossie Robinson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 14 Sep 1989
Mrs. Flossie Wiser, 87, of Pulaski, died Friday, Sept. 8, 1989, at Meadowbrook 
Nursing Home in Pulaski. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 10, at Bennett 
May Chapel with Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Lake County, Tenn., Mrs. Wiser was the daughter of the late Will and 
Lou Clark Garner and was married to the late James R. (Jim) Wiser. She was a 
member of the Second Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Julius Black of Pulaski, Thomas Black of Michigan; 
one step-daughter, Mrs. Alatha Whitehead of Pulaski; two step-sons, Cordell 
(Red) Wiser of Pulaski, Kenneth Wiser of Hendersonville; six grandchildren; nine 
step-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Mertie Garner of 
Pulaski, Allen Garner of Florida.
WISER, Jimmy Don (Jack) OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 May 1989
A Columbia Whitthorne Middle School teacher and athletic coach was killed early 
Saturday morning in a one vehicle traffic accident on Highway 31 North.
Jimmy Don (Jack) Wiser, 32 1033 Jackson Drive, Pulaski, died when he lost 
control of his 1982 Toyota pickup truck and it left the road and overturned. The 
accident occurred on "Dead Man's Curve."
He was returning home after attending a school function at Whitthorne. The 
accident occurred a approximately 3:30 a.m. but Wiser's body was not discovered 
until near dawn.
Funeral services were Sunday at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Dwight 
Mercer officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Wiser was a Giles County natie and a graduate of Giles County High School. He 
was the football coach at Columbia Whitthorne.
He was son of the late Cecil Wiser of Pulaski. Survivors include his wife, Pat 
Gibson Wiser; mother, Christine Edwards Wiser; two daughters, Sandy Lynn and 
Laura Jane Wiser; and one brother, Denny Wiser, all of Pulaski.
WISER, John R. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 01 Nov 1984
John R. Wiser, 65, of Goodsprings was killed instantly when a truck loaded with 
phosphate went out of control and struck him. Mr. Wiser was serving as a flagman 
for a highway crew repairing the road.
A native of Bedford County, Tennessee, Mr. Wiser was the son of the late George 
and Johnnie Townsend Wiser. He had been an employee of the State Highway 
Department for 12 years.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Lillian Wiser, Goodsprings; two sons, 
John Wiser and Ricky Wiser, Pulaski; three daughters, Mrs. Linda Ezell, 
Rogersville, Ala., Mrs. Margaret Hall, Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Janie 
Williams, Minor Hill; five brothers, Bill Wiser and Cecil Wiser, Pulaski, 
Clarence Wiser, Illinois, Thurman Wiser, Alabama, and George Wiser, Florida; 
three sisters, Katie Baughman, Huntsville, Ruby Moore, Madison, Ala., and Mamie 
Moore of Montgomery, Ala.; and four grandchildren.
WITHEROW, Alma Sunshine Cox OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Apr 1989
Mrs. Alma Sunshine Witherow, 69, of Pulaski, died Thursday, April 6, 1989, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 8, at 
Carr and Erwin Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Giles 
Memory Garden.
A native of Lawrence County, Mrs. Witherow was the daughter of the late Gifford 
and Anna Bell Cox. She was retired from Edric Manufacturing Company.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas W. Witherow of Pulaski; four sons, William 
Thomas, Roger Dale and Samuel M. Witherow, all of Pulaski, Robert E. Witherow of 
Florida; one daughter, Margaret Ann Sims of Pulaski; two sisters, Mildred Matson 
of Birmingham, Ala., Aubrey Green of Pulaski; 11 grandchildren.
WITHEROW, George Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Dec 1986
Mr. George Robert Witherow, 68, of the Rich community, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 
1986, at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 12, at the Cornersville Funeral Home 
with David Holder officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Witherow was the son of the late Walter and Anna Tarpley Witherow. He was a 
retired Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Witherow; one daughter, Joan Ann Smith of 
Ostella; one son, John Robert Witherow of Lynnville; four brothers, Albert and 
James Witherow, both of Cornersville, Joe and Thomas Witherow, both of Pulaski.
WITHEROW, James Edward OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Aug 1987
Mr. James Edward Witherow, 76, of Cornersville, died Friday, July 31, 1987, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Young and David Holder officiating. 
Burial was in Beechwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Witherow was the son of the late Thomas Walter and 
Anna Tarpley Witherow. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Witherow of Cornersville; one son, Paul 
Wayne Witherow of Cornersville; one daughter, Juanita Beaver of Lynnville; three 
brothers, Thomas and Joe Witherow, both of Pulaski, Albert Witherow of 
Cornersville; one sister, Martha Witherow of Lewisburg; two grandchildren.
WITHEROW, Martha OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 19 Dec 1989
Miss Martha Witherow, 69, of Lewisburg, died Monday, Dec. 11, 1989, at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 13, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Joe K. Alley officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Miss Witherow was the daughter of the late Thomas Walter 
and Anna Tarpley Witherow.
Survivors include three brothers, Thomas and Joe Witherow, both of Pulaski, 
Albert Witherow of Lewisburg.
WITHEROW, Mary Angela OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Nov 1987
Mrs. Mary Angela Witherow, 69, of Lynnville, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1987, at 
Columbia Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 13, at Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel 
with burial in Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Witherow was a native of Boston, Mass. Survivors include one son, John 
Robert Witherow of Pulaski.
WITMER, Mrs. Charles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Feb 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Witmer of Charlotte, N.C., who died Sunday, 
February 24 at her home, were held at Christ Church, Episcopal in that city, 
followed by burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Witmer, a native of Dickson, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John 
Johnson. The only immediate survivor is a sister, Mrs. Gilbert B. Abernathy of 
Pulaski.
WITT, Anne Newsline 07 Mar 1989
Miss Anne Witt died March 4, 1989. Funeral services were held March 5 in the 
Roesch Patton Broadway Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Ewart G. Watts officiating. 
Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. in the Lone Oak Cemetery in Lewisburg, 
TN.
Survivors include one uncle, Everett Clayton; and locally first cousins, Robert 
E. Lee, Clayton Lee and Carter Witt, Jr.
WITT, Ethel Wilkinson, OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 15 Jan 1987
Mrs. Ethel Wilkinson, Witt, 92, of Delrose, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1987, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Rev. William Suddarth and Rev. Jay Hoppus officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Witt was the daughter of the late Leander and 
Ella Daugherty Wilkinson and was married to the late T. Brandon Witt. She was a 
member of the Methodist church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth White of Pulaski, Mrs. Willa 
Zwaschka of Seattle, Wash.; one son, Charles "Bo Weevil" Witt of Delrose; eight 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
WITT, Sarah Laird OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Oct 1984
Miss Sarah Laird Witt, 97, Lynnville, died on Tuesday, October 16, 1984, at 
Regency Nursing Home in Columbia.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter, of the late George B. and Mattie 
Wilkerson Witt. A retired school teacher, she was a member of the Methodist 
church.
Graveside services were to be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at Lynnwood 
Cemetery in Lynnville.
Several nieces and nephews survive.
WOLFE, Beatrice Golden OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Apr 1983
Mrs. Beatrice Golden Wolfe, 86, of Nashville died on Friday, March 22, 1983 at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services were held at Temple Cemetery in Nashville on Sunday, March 24 
at 2:30 p.m.
She is survived by, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Denbo of Nashville; one son, Jay 
Wolfe of Kansas City, Kan.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Marshall-Donnelly Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
WOLFE, George R. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Nov 1986
Mr. George R. Wolfe, 75, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 1986, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 9, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Albert Pope officiating. Burial was in New Zion Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Wolfe was retired from the Chrysler Corporation.
Survivors include one son, Robert A. Wolfe of Washington State; two daughters, 
Mrs. Clara Graves of Pulaski, Mrs. Linda Smith of Nashville; one brother, John 
Edd Phillips of Pulaski; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
WOMACK, Earnest Tom OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1980
Earnest Tom Womack, 75, of Pulaski died Monday, December 8, 1980, in Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11:00 a. m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mack Pinkelton. Burial was in Chestnut Grove Cemetery.
A retired farmer, Mr. Womack was born in Tennessee, the son of the late Henry 
and Mary Harwell Womack.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Womack; a son, Earnest Womack, Jr., 
Pulaski; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Butler, Nashville; five grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.
WONDER, Sadie M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 2 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie M. Wonder, 81, of Pulaski, who died Thursday, 
December 27 in Giles County Hospital following an extended illness, were 
conducted in Jamestown, Pa. Sunday at 2:00 p. m. at Strouss Funeral Home. 
Interment was in ONO Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Wonder was a native of Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Allen C. and 
Lavina Bixler Ulrich. She was married to the late Dorsey A. Wonder.
Survivors include three sons, Frank Wonder, Pulaski, Raymond Wonder, Lewis, Del. 
and Harvey A. Wonder, Christiana, Pa.; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Gingrick, Ocala, 
Fla.; nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
WOOD, Ellen Virginia Darnell OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 May 1982
Mrs. Ellen Virginia Darnell Wood, 49, Pulaski, died on Sunday, May 9, 1982, at 
Giles County Hospital.
A native of Marshall County, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Darnell. 
She was a waitress and caf� operator and a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday, May 10, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Round Hill Cemetery, Belfast, Billy Gene Turner officiating.
Survivors include her husband, John Paul Wood, Pulaski; two sons, Walter Wood 
and Ronald Wood, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Paula Word, Minor Hill; five 
sisters, Mrs. Ann Miller and Mrs. Earline Corbin, Lewisburg, Mrs. Ethel Conner, 
Nashville, Mrs. Ruth Adcock and Mrs. Claire Wharton, Fayetteville; six brothers, 
Joe Darnell, Cornersville, Raymond Darnell, Hazel Green, Alabama, Pat Darnell, 
Shelbyville, Lee Darnell, Cooper Darnell and Jim Darnell, Belfast; and one 
grandchild.
WOOD, George Wesley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 May 1987
Mr. George Wesley Wood, 93, of Cornersville, died Thursday, April 30, 1987, at 
Lewisburg Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 2, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home with burial in Beechwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wood was the son of the late W. A. and Bell 
McWilliams Wood and was married to the late Maggie McKackin Wood. He was a 
retired farmer.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Calvin Poarch of Cornersville; two sons, 
Newman Wood of Chattanooga, Bruce Wood of Cornersville; three sisters, Mrs. 
Edmonia Wheatley of Lewisburg, Mrs. Florence Head and Mrs. Louvenia Turner, both 
of Cornersville; three brothers, Martin and Thomas Wood, both of Lewisburg, Andy 
Wood of Pulaski; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
WOODARD, John L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
John L. Woodard, 76, Pulaski, TN, died November 28, 1984, at Hillside Hospital. 
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Jim and Sallie Henson Woodard. He 
was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held November 30 at 10:30 a.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in the Giles Memory Gardens with 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home in charge.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Mae Woodard of Pulaski; two daughters, Mary 
F. Witherow and June Watkins, both of Pulaski; seven grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.
WOODARD, Lillian Kincaid OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 28 Aug 1986
Mrs. Lillian Kincaid Woodard, 44, of Elyria, Ohio, died in a traffic accident 
Saturday, Aug. 16, 1986, in Sidney, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with 
Charles Gibbons officiating. Burial was in Swanson Cemetery at Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Woodard was a native of Chapel Hill.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne Woodard of Elyria, Ohio; one daughter, 
Rachel Eva Woodard of Elyria, Ohio; one brother, Charles Kincaid of Unionville, 
Tenn.; three sisters, Eunice Lovelorn of Murfreesboro, Lena Eldridge of 
Nashville, Ruth Blackwell of Estill Spring, Tenn.; four aunts, Okerleen Garner, 
Jewell Adams and Bell Ward, all of Pulaski; one uncle, J. W. Carr of Pulaski; 
mother-in-law, Eva Woodard of Sidney, Ohio.
WOODARD, Lola Miles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Dec 1989
Mrs. Lola Miles Woodard, 84, of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1989, at 
her residence. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 22, at Gowen and Smith 
Funeral Home Chapel in Shelbyville with Dr. Jim Growden and Dr. Isaac McDuffie 
officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Woodard was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson 
and Mattie Womack Miles and was married to the late James David Woodard. She was 
a member of Stateline Methodist Church and was retired from 5 & 10 Department 
Store.
Survivors include one son, Thomas L. Woodard of the Flat Creek Community; two 
daughters, Mrs. Grace O'Neal of Shelbyville, Mrs. Marie Westbrooks of the Flat 
Creek community; one brother, B. M. Miles of the Chestnut Ridge community; two 
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Cheek of the Chestnut Ridge community, Mrs. Lillian Redd of 
Cuyahoga, Ohio; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren.
WOODARD, Roberta Fralix OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jan 1989
Roberta Fralix Woodard, 73, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1989, at Meadowbrook Nursing 
Home. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 15, at Bennett May Chapel. Burial 
was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Woodard was the daughter of the late Robert 
Howard and Martha Long Fralix and was married to the late John Franklin Woodard.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Joyce M. Bunn and Mrs. Jewell Dean 
Downing, both of Pulaski; one son, John Franklin Woodard, Jr. of Columbia; two 
sisters, Mrs. Edna Mae Smith and Miss Orlean Fralxi, both of Pulaski; one 
brother, Robert J. Fralix of Columbia; four grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
WOODARD, Rodney Joe OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Jun 1988
An 18-year-old Columbia resident, who has relatives in Pulaski and whose brother 
grew up here, died Tuesday of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident earlier 
that day.
Rodney Joe Woodard died at Maury County Hospital following the accident on 
Columbia Street. The body was at Oaks and Nichols Funeral Home where 
arrangements were incomplete.
Survivors include his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Woodard, Jr. of 
Columbia; two sisters, Tammy Lynn and Penny Woodard, both of Columbia; two 
brothers, Darren of Columbia and Tim Woodard with the Navy in Japan. Tim Woodard 
was raised in Pulaski, a relative said.
Also surviving are two aunts of Pulaski, Joyce Bunn and Jewel Downing, and his 
paternal grandmother, Roberta Woodard of Pulaski.
WOODARD, Roy Garland OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Aug 1988
Mr. Roy Garland Woodard, 63, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 18, 1988, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 20, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with E. J. Davis officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Woodard was the son of the late Charlie and Eliza 
May Woodard. He worked as a mechanic at Butler's Garage.
Survivors include two brothers, James L. and Allen Woodard, both of Pulaski; 
four sisters, Ethyl Adams of Kentucky, Louise Russell of Lynnville, Margaret 
Park and Clara Hill, both of Nashville.
WOODARD, Russell Earl OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Mar 1986
Mr. Russell Earl Woodard, 80, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1986, at 
Pulaski Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 
28, at Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Harry Elyea officiating. Burial was in 
Arlington Cemetery in Mt. Pleasant.
A native of Lawrence County, Mr. Woodard was the son of the late George Richard 
and Iva Mae Fitzpatrick Woodard.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Louise Petty Woodard of Pulaski; two sons, 
Malloy R. Woodard of South Gate, Mich., Maurice E. Woodard of Pulaski; five 
grandchildren.
WOODARD, Walter Smith OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 May 1987
Mr. Walter Smith Woodard, 70, of Rogersville, Ala., died Tuesday, May 5, 1987, 
in Tullahoma. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with Ben Flatt officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Woodard was the son of the late John H. and Susie 
Hendrix Woodard. He was a retired self-employed contractor.
Survivors include one son, Terry Woodard of Florida; two brothers, Johnny 
Woodard of Dickson, Carl Woodard of Campbellsville; five sisters, Freddie M. 
Taylor, Louise Long and Marie Rogers, all of Tullahoma, Lena Mae Bragg of 
Nashville, Elnora West of Columbia; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
WOODRUFF, William Lee OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 24 Oct 1985
William Lee Woodruff, 69, of Aspen Hill, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m.Saturday, Oct. 19, at 
Phoenix Chapel A.M.E.Church with Rev. Dossie Coleman officiating. Burial was in 
Prospect Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Willie and Birdie Reedus 
Woodruff.
He was a retired school bus driver for the Giles County school system.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Lou Woodruff of Aspen Hill; one son, 
William Edward Woodruff of Cunningham, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Laverta 
Gilbert of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Eva Ghant of Evanston, Ill.; one step-son, Robert 
L. Hall of Petersburg; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Fletcher, Mrs. Ruby Andrews, 
both of Indianapolis, Ind.; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
WOODS, J. C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Apr 1986
J. C. Woods, 67, died last week in Florence, Ala. Funeral services were held at 
2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1986 at the Elkins and Son Funeral Home in Florence 
with burial in Florence.
He was a Baptist minister in Florence. Survivors include a brother, Carlos Woods 
of Pulaski.
WOODS, Ruth D. Miles OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jan 1982
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth D. Woods, 88, who died on Sunday, January 10 at 
Oakview Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg, were held on Tuesday, January 12 at 3:00 
p.m. Services were conducted at Freeman-Pettus Funeral Home, burial in Union 
Hill Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
A native of Alabama, Mrs. Woods was the wife of the late Frank Woods and the 
daughter of the late Sam and Mollie Stevenson Miles.
Survivors include three sons, Haskel Woods of Waye, MI; Malcolm Woods and 
Charles Woods of Lawrenceburg; four daughters, Grace Goins of Lenoir City, TN, 
Annie Mae Hood of Lawrenceburg, Jewel James of Leoma, and Lurlene Goolsby of 
Harvey, IL. She also leaves 21 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 6 
great-great grandchildren.
WOODARD, John L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Dec 1984
John L. Woodard, 76, Pulaski, died on Wednesday, November 28, 1984, at Hillside 
Hospital. A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late Jim and Sally Henson 
Woodard. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 30, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Mae Woodard, Pulaski; two daughters, 
Mrs. Mary F. Witherow and Mrs. June Watkins, both of Pulaski; seven 
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
WOODARD, Robert L. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Jul 1980
Robert L. Woodard, 54, of 321 West Washington St. died in Giles County Hospital 
Monday, July 21, 1980 following a long illness.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday July 23 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Gardens. Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiated.
Mr. Woodard was born Jan. 1, 1926, the son of the late Thomas Ebert Woodard and 
Bessie Adkins Glasco.
Survivors include his wife, Lola Myers Woodard; one son, David Lee Woodard and 
two daughters, Mrs. Rita Malone and Patsy Woodard, all of Pulaski; three 
step-daughters, Mary Damron, Fall River, Linda Waits, Johnnie Fay Lusk, both of 
Zion, Ill.; four brothers, Franklin Woodard, L. D. Woodard and Carl Woodard, all 
of Pulaski, James Woodard, Mt. Juliet; seven sisters, Mildred Jones, Chicago, 
Ruth Williams, Alabama, Mary Sue Russell, Nashville, Magalene Woodard, 
Nashville, Betty Fagan, Pulaski, Rebecca Ann Wiser, El Paso, Tex., Imogen 
Stevens, Pulaski and nine grandchildren.
WOODARD, Thomas Carlton OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Feb 1983
Thomas Carlton Woodard, 17, of 1208 Mill Street in Pulaski died as the result of 
injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Thursday, February 17, 1983, at 
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverends Clarence K. Stewart and Ted 
Huntley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.19 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Chapel. 
Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Thomas was the son of Billy Woodard and Linda Woodard 
Bishop, both of Pulaski.
Additional survivors include step-father, Bobby Bishop; step-mother, Gwen 
Woodard; grandmothers, Beatrice Woodard and Ruby Elder; three half-brothers, 
Christopher and Evin Bert Bishop, and John Allen Garner; and four half-sisters, 
Tammy Lynn and Daffney Gean Garner, and Tonia Lynn and Christy Lee Bishop, all 
of Pulaski.
WORD, Floyd Donald OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 22 Oct 1987
Mr. Floyd Donald Word, 54, of Derwood, Md., formerly of Minor Hill, died 
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1987, at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Md. 
Funeral and burial services were held Thursday, Oct. 22, at Arlington National 
Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Mr. Word was retired from the Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Word of Derwood; his mother, Mrs. Tommie Word 
of Minor Hill; two daughters, Sherri Baker and Rebecca Word, both of Derwood; 
five sons, Stanley Word of Tampa, Fla., Stacey Word of Lebanon, Tenn., Patrick, 
Scott and Martin Word, all of Derwood; one grandson; one sister, Betty Raney of 
Florence, Ala.; three brothers, Everett Word of Henderson, Ala., J. T. Word of 
Athens, Ala., and James Word of Orlando, Fla.
WORD, Richard Roy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Nov 1980
Funeral services for Richard Roy Word, 75, who died Sunday, November 23 at his 
home on Route 1, Minor Hill, were conducted Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel by the Rev. Mark Johnson. Interment was in Minor Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Word, who was a merchant at Minor Hill, was a Tennessee native. His parents 
were the late John and Etta Hillis Word.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle White Word; a son, Billy Joe Word, Minor 
Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Billy Gene Norwood, Minor Hill; two brothers, Melvin Word 
and Avery Word, Minor Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Burgess, Florence, Ala., 
Mrs. Laura Mae Helton, Minor Hill and Mrs. Carl Robinson, Pulaski; six 
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
WORD, Tommie Coffman OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Nov 1988
Tommie Coffman Word, 89, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1988. Funeral services were 
held Friday, Nov. 25, at Spry Funeral Home in Athens, Ala. with Aldon Hendrix 
officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Word was a member of Booth Chapel Church of 
Christ. She was married to the late W. Avery Word.
Survivors include one daughter, Betty Raney, Florence, Ala.; three sons, 
Everette Word, Anderson, Ala., J. T. Word, Athens, Ala., James Word, Orlando, 
Fla.; one sister, Louise Lindsey, Athens, Ala.; 19 grandchildren, 21 
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
WORD, William Avery OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Feb 1986
Mr. William Avery Word, 89, of Minor Hill, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1986, at 
Jackson Clinic in Lester, Ala. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 
2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Danny Pettus officiating. Burial was in Bethel 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Word was the son of the late John Tyler and Etta 
Howard Word. He was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tommie Word of Minor Hill; four sons, Everett 
Word of Anderson, Ala., J. T. Word of Athens, Ala., James S. Word of Florida, 
Donald Word of Maryland; one daughter, Betty Rainey of Florence, Ala.; one 
brother, Melvin Word of Minor Hill; three sisters, Iva Robinson of Brick Church, 
Laura Mae Helton of Minor Hill, Marie Burgess of Florence, Ala.; 17 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
WORKMAN, Johnny Ray Jr. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 1 Jul 1981
Funeral services for Johnny Ray Workman, Jr., 49, of Route 2, Pulaski, who died 
Tuesday, June 23 in Maury County Hospital, were held Thursday at 3:30 p. m. at 
North Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Mt. 
Pleasant. The Rev. Wendell and the Rev. Ernest Casteel officiated.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Workman was the son of Mrs. Rebecca Attkisson 
Dickson, Ethridge, who survives and the late Johnny Workman, Sr.
Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Geneva Prentice Workman; a son, Wendell 
Wade Workman, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Glen Adams, Lynnville and Miss Rita 
Workman, Pulaski; three brothers, J. D Workman and Clifford Workman, Elkhart, 
Ind., and Samuel Workman, Mishawaka, Ind.; four half brothers, Charlie Workman 
and Robert Dickson,,, Columbia, Paul Dickson, Lawrenceburg and Earl Dickson, 
Ethridge; two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Fulmer, Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Loudell Lemay, 
Mt. Pleasant; four half sisters, Mrs. Leroy Bozeman and Mrs. Tommy Martin, 
Kentucky, Mrs. Bobby Potts, Columbia and Mrs. Larry Pitts, Santa Fe; two 
step-sisters, Mrs. Mary Dobb, Summertown, and Mrs. Evelyn Creatle, Michigan and 
a grandson, Jerrry Glen Adams, Jr., Lynnville.
WORKMAN, Mary Frances Renfro OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Mar 1983
Mary Frances Workman, 90, of Pulaski Terrace Aprartments, died on Sunday, 
February 27,
1983 at Pulaski Health Care Center.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1 with the Rev. Paul 
Allen and the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Interment followed at 
Maplewood Cemetery.
Born in Lewis County, Mrs. Workman was the daughter of the late William W. and 
Lenora Wisdom Renfro. She was married to the late J. Elson Workman.
Survivors include, one daughter, Mrs. Edith Foster of Columbia; two 
grandchildren, Ronald Foster of Columbia and Juanita (John) Young of Pulaski; 
one sister, Mrs. W. B. (Mae) Harbin of Mt. Pleasant; four great-grandchildren; 
five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
WORLEY, Evie Davis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
Mrs. Evie Davis Worley, 92, died on Thursday, April 1, 1982, at Life Care Center 
in Morristown, Tennessee.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late James B. and Amanda 
Daughtery Davis and the wife of the late Flautt Worley. She was a member of the 
Second Street Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 1982, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Pulaski, Andy Brown officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Tooker, Centerville and Mrs. Ruth 
Jones, Morristown; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several 
nieces and nephews.
WORSHAM, Christine Clark OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Sep 1982
Christine Clark Worsham, age 67, of 554 Highland Street, Pulaski, died September 
21, 1982, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, at Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Bass officiating. Burial followed in Giles Memory 
Gardens.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Worsham was a member of the Methodist Church and 
a retired teacher at the Adult Service Center.
Mrs. Worsham was the daughter of the late Amos Clark, Sr. and the late Lillian 
Fox Clark. She was married to the late Mebby Worsham.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Randolph of Nashville, Joe Randolph of 
Atlanta, Ga., Don Randolph of Pulaski; one daughter, Sue Parrish of Culleoka; 
three brothers, Leslie Clark of Cornersville, Rivers Clark of Lynnville, Amos 
Clark, Jr. of Pulaski; two sisters, Roberta Hankins, Elise Clark, both of 
Pulaski; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
WORSHAM, John Ephram OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 3 Dec 1980
Funeral services for John Ephram Worsham, 85, of New Zion Community, Route 3, 
Pulaski, Tenn., were held Saturday, November 29, 1980 at Bennett-May Chapel. 
Burial in New Zion Cemetery. Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Richard Long officiating.
Mr. Worsham died Thursday, Nov. 27 in Lewisburg Community Hospital following a 
stay of four years in a Lewisburg Nursing Home.
A Giles County native, the son of the late Miles Staley Worsham and the late 
Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Hamlin Worsham. Mr. Worsham was a retired farmer and a 
member of Friendship Methodist Church. His was was the late Katie Belle Poole 
Worsham.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Griggs, Pulaski, Mrs. Robbie 
Guthrie, Pulaski, Mrs. Wilma Guthrie, LaGrange, Ohio and Mrs. Marthalene 
Tarpley, Pulaski; two sons, James Worsham and Billy Worsham, both of Pulaski; 22 
grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; one brother, Miles Homer Worsham.
WORSHAM, Linda Lee OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Oct 1988
Miss Linda Lee Worsham, 45, of Hermitage, died Friday, Oct. 21, 1988, at her 
residence. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 23, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Pete Furnier officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Worsham was the daughter of the late Meacham F. 
Worsham, She was an employee of South Central Bell.
Survivors include her mother, Frances Worsham of Pulaski; two brothers, Lester 
and Eddie Worsham, both of Pulaski; two sisters, Jean Weaver and Sue Vaughan, 
both of Hermitage.
WORSHAM, Lola Wolaver OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Aug 1986
Mrs. Lola Worsham, 91, of Lewisburg, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1986, at Lewisburg 
Community Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 
Cornersville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Diana Cemetery. London Funeral 
Home in Lewisburg was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Worsham was the daughter of the late Frank and 
Leona Beck Wolaver. She was married to the late Willie Worsham.
Survivors include three daughters, Mildred Clark of Pulaski, Elizabeth Haislip 
of Cornersville, Judy Dean of Nashville; four grandchildren.
WORSHAM, Meacham F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Jun 1985
Meacham F. Worsham, 76, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, June 12, 1985, at Baptist 
Hospital in Nashville. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late John 
P. and Sue Ingram Worsham. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Charlie Seaton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah Frances Worsham of Pulaski; two sons, Lester 
and Eddie Worsham, both of Pulaski; three daughters, Jean Weaver, Linda Worsham, 
both of Hermitage, Sue Vaughn of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Buford Worsham of 
Old Hickory; one sister, Miss Lucille Worsham of Cornersville; and three 
grandchildren.
WORSHAM, Susanne Kirkpatrick OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 10 Sep 1987
Mrs. Susanne K. Worsham, 71, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1987, at Pulaski 
Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood 
Cemetery.
A native of Illinois, Mrs. Worsham was the daughter of the late William D. and 
Janine Kerr Kirkpatrick. She was retired from Giles County Hospital.
Survivors include daughters, Joy Pigg of Pulaski, Kay Ingram of Jackson, Miss.; 
one sister, Mary D. Langford of Nashville; five grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren.
WRAY, Allen OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 May 1989
Mr. Allen Wray, 63, of Minor Hill, died Thursday, May 25, 1989, at his 
residence. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 27, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with the Rev. Nolen Brunson officiating. Burial was in Booth Chapel Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wray was the son of the late Elza and Etha Burgess 
Wray. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Frances Davis Wray of 
Minor Hill.
WRAY, Arthur Floyd OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 18 Dec 1984
Arthur Floyd Wray, 80, Pulaski, died on Monday, December 17, 1984, at his 
residence. A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Dave and Annie 
Rogers Wray.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel, with burial in Shores Cemetery, Mack Pinkelton officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Viola Wray, Pulaski; three sons, James Wray, 
Pulaski, L. D. Wray, Columbus, Georgia, and Joe Wray, Lawrenceburg; two 
step-sons, Marcus Russell, Chattanooga, and Junior Ussery, Athens, Ala.; one 
daughter, Mrs. Luthene McGee, Pulaski; two brothers, Audie Wray, Pulaski, and 
Otto Wray, Columbia; three sisters, Lorene Reynolds, Pulaski, Geneva Pope and 
Mary Dean Rolin, Columbia; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
WRAY, Lonza David OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1986
Mr. Lonza David Wray, 52, of Columbus, Ga., died Monday, Sept. 29, 1986, at 
Martin Army Hospital in that city. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 
30, at Fort Benning, Ga. Strifler-Hamby Funeral Home was in charge.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wray was the son of the late Floyd and Thelma 
Henderson Wray. He was retired from the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Catherine Haskins Wray of Columbus, Ga.; two 
sons, Joe Terry and Mack Wray, both of Columbus, Ga.; one daughter, Lisa Wray of 
Mississippi; two brothers, James Wray of Pulaski, Joe Wray of Lawrenceburg; one 
sister, Luthene McGee of Pulaski; five grandchildren.
WRENN, Ethel Ray OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Jun 1981
A former Pulaski resident, Mrs. Ethel Ray Wrenn, 87, of Route 1, Thompson 
Station, died Saturday, June 3 at Harpeth-Terrace Nursing Home. Funeral services 
were conducted Friday at 10:00 a. m at Franklin Memorial Chapel with burial in 
Spring Hill Cemetery. The Rev. George K. Jones was the officiant.
A native of Arkansas, Mrs. Wrenn was the daughter of the late James W. and Susan 
America Owen Ray. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Franklin.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. M. M. Rayburn, Thompson Station; a brother, 
John Harvey Ray, Oklahoma; and a grandson, William Elbert Rayburn, Thompson 
Station.
WRIGHT, Ambers Nichelson OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 18 Jun 1987
A 77-year-old Goodspring man died of massive head injuries as a result of a 
one-vehicle accident on U. S. Highway 11 Tuesday afternoon. Dead is Ambers 
Nichelson Wright, a retired employee of Maremont-Gabriel.
Mr. Wright was taken to Hillside Hospital by the Giles County Ambulance Service 
where he died a short time later. A witness said the pickup truck he was driving 
suddenly began to swerve, went off the road and hit an embankment near the 
10-mile marker on Highway 11.
Mr. Wright was the son of the late Harlan O. and Lucie Haney Wright. He was a 
member of the Church of Christ.
Services were at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Larry 
Glass officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
Survivors include his wife, Ellie Davis Wright of Goodspring; one daughter, 
Marilyn Wall of Goodspring; one son-in-law, John Wall of Goodspring; two 
brothers, Harlen Wright of Minor Hill and Hollis Wright of Tyler, Texas; four 
sisters, Idell Hart of Lubbock, Texas, Nell Wetzel of McMinnville, Lela Mae 
Fagen of Birmingham and Floris Ulrich of Athens, Ala.; three grandchildren.
WRIGHT, Calvin C. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Jun 1981
Calvin C. Wright, 51, died Wednesday, June 10 at his home on Route 2, Ardmore, 
Ala. Funeral services were conducted Friday at 3:00 p. m. at Sands Spring 
Baptist Church by the Rev. J. D. Saints. Interment was in Myers Cemetery.
Mr. Wright, a native of Tennessee, was the son of the late John and Sarah 
Henderson Wright.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Roberta Ann Moore Wright; a son, James Glen 
Wright, Ardmore and a sister, Miss Johnnie Mai Wright, Prospect. Carr and Erwin 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WRIGHT, Charlie Matt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Oct 1986
Mr. Charlie Matt Wright, 79, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Old Zion Primitive 
Baptist Church with interment in Maplewood Cemetery. Queen Ann Funeral Home was 
in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Wright was a retired farmer and a native of Lincoln County. His parents were 
the late Tom and Ida McDonald Wright. He was a deacon of Old Zion Primitive 
Baptist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Daisy Wright McClain of Pulaski; one 
step-son, Cecil Wright of Pulaski; nephew, Noah Young of Pulaski; two 
step-grandchildren, Robert L. and Brenda Wright of Dayton, Ohio; 
step-great-grandson, Marcus Wright of Dayton, Ohio; one aunt, Bertha Gentry of 
Louisville, Ky.; one uncle, Louis McDonald of Louisville, Ky.; several nieces 
and nephews.
WRIGHT, Daniel Matthew OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Jun 1987
Daniel Matthew Wright, 2-months old, of Ardmore, Tenn., died Thursday, June 4, 
1987, at his residence.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at Bennett-May Funeral Home with Bill 
Warren officiating. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Giles County.
Survivors include his father, Randy Mitchell, and his mother, Teressa Wright, of 
Ardmore, Tenn.; one sister, Dana Wright of Ardmore, Tenn.; maternal 
grandparents, Jessie and Ruth Wright of Elkmont, Ala.
WRIGHT, DeWitt OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 06 Dec 1983
Mr. DeWitt Wright, age 71, died December 1, 1983, at the Health Care Nursing 
Home. Funeral services were held in the Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church at 1 p.m. 
Sunday, December 4, with the Rev. Willie Lee Leslie officiating.
Mr. Wright was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Giles County. He was 
a member of the Fayetteville Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was the son of the 
late Tom and Ida M. McDaniel Wright.
Survivors include, his wife, Mrs. Ida Mae Wright; sons, Robert A. Harwell of 
Toledo, Ohio, 1st Sgt. Herbert D. Wright of Memphis, Master Sgt. Ben A.. Wright 
of Proving Grounds, Maryland, Elmer C. Wright of Joliet, Illinois, Douglas 
Wright of Spokane, Washington, Staff Sgt. Albert Wright of U. S. Army, Germany; 
daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hadley, Fayetteville, Mrs. Virginia Williams of Memphis, 
Mrs. Martha Ann McGear of Fayetteville, Mrs. Frances House of Nashville, Miss 
Linda Wright of Memphis, Mrs. Kathy Kinnon of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Daisy 
Wright McClain of Pulaski; brother, Mr. Charles Matt Wright of Pulaski; 
step-daughter, Mrs. Earstine Fields of Birmingham, Alabama; aunt, Mrs. Bertha 
Jackson, Uncle, Mr. Louis McDonald; both of Louisville, Ky.; 20 grandchildren 
and 3 great-grandchildren.
WRIGHT, Ellie Davis OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 Dec 1988
Mrs. Ellie Davis Wright, 87, Route 1, Goodspring, died Dec. 12, 1988 at Parkview 
Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Larry Glass officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Garden.
She was the daughter of the late Thomas Carr and Amanda Jane Davis and the wife 
of the late Ambers Wright.
Survivors include one daughter, Marylin Wall of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs. Cecil 
White of Pulaski and three grandchildren, Jennifer, Michelle and Jeff Wall, all 
of Pulaski.
WRIGHT, Estelle Colbert OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 05 Sep 1985
Mrs. Estelle Wright, 57, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1985, at Hillside 
Hospital. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Clarence 
Lee Colbert. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was employed at 
Maremont-Gabriel.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Felix Snell officiating.
Survivors include, her husband, Robert A. Wright; one daughter, Charlotte W. 
Mitchell of Pulaski; her mother, Robert Clark Hankins of Pulaski; step-father, 
Robert Hankins of Pulaski; and two grandsons.
WRIGHT, Ida Hester OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 04 Aug 1982
Mrs. Ida Hester Wright, 84, a resident of Ardmore Nursing Home, died on Friday, 
July 30, 1982, at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.
A Giles County native, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Francis 
McAlister White and the wife of the late Mitchell Wright.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Bennett-May Chapel, 
with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Clarence Stewart officiating.
Survivors include one brother, Ervin White, Kansas City, Kansas; one 
stepdaughter, Mrs. Jack Harwell, Pulaski; and one stepson, Harold Wright, 
Decatur, Alabama.
WRIGHT, James Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jul 1987
James Robert Wright, Sr., age 78, died Sunday, July 26, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 29 at Bennett-May Chapel 
with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Boyd David and Cora Green Wright. He is survived by 
his wife, Luthene Norwood Wright.
Other survivors include, six daughters, Alene Howell and Margaret Barnett, both 
of Spring Hill, TN, Linda McElrath and Janice Banks, both of Pulaski, Cathey 
Woodard and Faye Darnel, both of Lynnville; one son, James Robert Jr., 
Aubondale, Fla.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Clara Collins and Mrs. Lorene King, both of 
Lewisburg; and 3 brothers, Joe, Gerald and Carter, all of Pulaski.
WRIGHT, Jerry Leonard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Apr 1985
Jerry Leonard Wright, 50, died March 24, 1985, at his residence in Cleveland, 
Ohio. A native of Giles County, he was the son of Mrs. Fannie Smith Myers and 
the late Elmore Wright.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, at Abraham McKissack Memorial 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, Sgt. Terry Wright of U.S.A. Marines in Korea; three 
daughters, Miss Sharon Wright, Mrs. Katha W. Simmons, both of Louisville, 
Kentucky, Mrs. Karen Cottrell of Indiana; and five grandchildren.
WRIGHT, Joseph Bradford OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Aug 1982
Memorial services were held at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville on August 11 
for Dr. Jospeh Bradford Wright, 57, of Atlanta.
Dr. Wright died in an Atlanta hospital after a long illness. He was a Giles 
County native, the son of the former Dr. Joe B. Wright and Margaret Wagstaff 
Wright of Lynnville.
He is survived by his wife, the former Judy Redd; one son, Joseph Bradford 
Wright III of Atlanta; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Wright Stern of Birmingham; 
and one sister, Mrs. W. B. Harwell of Nashville.
WRIGHT, Kathryn Lorene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 01 Jun 1989
Miss Kathryn Lorene Wright, 62, of Wales, died Tuesday, May 30, 1989, at 
Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 31, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Albert Pope and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in New 
Zion Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Wright was the daughter of the late Johnny and 
Sally Green Wright.
Survivors include two brothers, Claude Wright of Dyersburg and Hershell Wright 
of Pulaski; one sister, Alice Darnell of Pulaski.
WRIGHT, Maggie M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Mar 1982
Mrs. Maggie M. Wright, 58, died on Saturday, March 20, 1982 in Chicago, 
Illinois.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Sunday, March 21 at Union Hill 
Baptist Church. Reverend Robert E. Dailey officiated with burial in Elkton 
Cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Celesteen Harney of Pulaski; two sisters, 
Mrs. Irene Dangerfield of Prospect and Mrs. Mildred Avery of Nashville; and 
eight brothers, Robert and Nathaniel Harney of Fayetteville; H. M. and Joe 
Harney of Elkton, Tyree Harney of Chicago, Ill., Gant Lewis Harney of Nashville, 
Arthor Lee Harney of Cleveland, Ohio, and Arthor Harney, Jr. of Prospect.
Queen Ann Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
WRIGHT, Mattie Evelyn Carroll OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 22 Mar 1983
Mrs. Mattie Evelyn Wright, 84, of 627 E. Jefferson Street, Pulaski, died on 
Thursday, March 17, 1983 at Maury County Hospital in Columbia.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with the Rev. Clarence K. Stewart officiating. Interment followed in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Wright was a retired nurse. She was married to 
the late Claude A. Wright. She was the daughter of the late Jasper and Zella 
Anne Dailey Carroll.
She is survived by, three sons, Robert and Jimmy Wright, both of Pulaski, and M. 
J. Pennington of Register, GA; one daughter, Mary Claude Mitchell of Pulaski; 
two brothers, Felix Carroll of Russellville, KY, and William Carroll of 
Anderson, IN; two sisters, Mrs. Rose Petry and Mrs. Gladys Courets, both of 
Anderson, IN; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
WRIGHT, Retta Tosh OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jan 1989
Retta Tosh Wright, 67, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 1988 at her home in Pulaski. 
Funeral services were held Dec. 31 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Ernest Casteel 
officiating. Burial was in New Grove Cemetery in Lincoln County.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Ike and Lois Bryant 
Tosh. Survivors include her husband, Hershel Wright of Pulaski; one brother, 
Bill Tosh of Pulaski; one sister, Mrs.Lizzie T. Sisk of Pulaski; several nieces 
and nephews.
WRIGHT, Rosa Lee Young OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Jan 1981
Mrs. Rosa Lee Wright, 73, Pulaski, died Wednesday, December 31, 1980 at Giles 
County Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sat., Jan. 3 at Old Zion 
Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, W. E. Wade 
officiating.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Annie 
Harris Young. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Matt Wright, Pulaski; one 
son, Cecil Wright, Pulaski; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Queen 
Ann Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
WRIGHT, Sallie Ruth Green OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 May 1985
Mrs. Sallie Ruth Wright, 75, of Pulaski, died Friday, May 10, at Merihill 
Nursing Home in Lewisburg. A native of Lawrence County, she was the daughter of 
the late Harrison and Lizzie Green and was married to the late Johnnie H. 
Wright.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Bennett May Chapel with 
burial in New Zion Cemetery, Rev. Albert Pope and Rev. Elmer Howell officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Wright and Alice Darnell, both of 
Pulaski; two sons, Hershel Wright of Pulaski, William Claude Wright of 
Dyersburg; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
WYNNE, Robert Harrison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 1983
Mr. Robert Harrison Wynne, age 70, of 409 Cedar Lane, Pulaski, died July 22, 
1983, in Parkview Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, July 24, 1983, at 3:30 p.m. at Bennett-May 
Chapel with the Reverends Horace Bass and Joe Elliott officiating. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Wynne was a member of the Methodist Church and was 
a service station owner. He was the son of the late Roy W. and Agness McCormick 
Wynne.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Wynne of Pulaski; one son, Robert H. 
Wynne, Jr. of Murfreesboro; two daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Neighbors of Fort 
Walton, Florida, Mrs. Marilyn Quackenbus of St. Petersburg, Florida; six 
grandchildren; two brothers, Buddy Wynne of Pulaski and Frank Wynne, Selmer, 
Alabama; and one sister, Virginia Reese of Montgomery, Alabama.
WRIGHT, William Amos OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Jul 1984
William Amos Wright, 79, Route 2, Cornersville, died on Sunday, July 1, 1984, in 
Lewisburg Community Hospital.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Boyd and Cora Green Wright. 
He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, at Carr and Erwin Chapel, 
with burial in New Zion Cemetery, Paul Webb officiating.
Survivors include four brothers, Robert Wright, Carter Wright, Joe Wright, and 
Gerald Wright, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Collins, Eagleville, 
Tennessee, and Mrs. Lorene King, Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
YANNAYON, Jennifer, James and Benjamin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 26 Jul 
1988
Funeral services for three members of a former Giles County family killed in a 
traffic accident in Virginia Saturday will be held Wednesday.
Dead at the scene of the accident was Jennifer Yannayon, 9, of Route 3, Sparta, 
Tenn. James Yannayon, 49, her father, died two hours later at a hospital in 
Roanoke, Va., and Benjamin
Yannayon, 19, her brother, died later that evening in that same hospital.
Hannah Yannayon, Jennifer's sisters, and a passenger in the van is still in the 
hospital in Virginia with a broken hip. All other family members, including Mrs. 
Mary Ellen Weaver Yannayon, James Yannayon's wife, were treated for minor cuts 
and bruises.
Mr. Yannayon, former operator of a woodworking shop on Powder Mill Hill, had 
moved his family to Crossville several months ago. The were taking a vacation to 
Pennsylvania and were returning home when the accident occurred at about 8:30 
a.m. Saturday on a Roanoke interstate.
The accident occurred when a homemade trailer being pulled by the van began to 
fishtail and caused the van to swerve and overturn.
Authorities said they were traveling in the middle lane and Mrs. Yannayon, the 
driver of the vehicle, began to change lanes. One son reportedly yelled, 
"There's a car beside you," and she swerved back and forth, according to 
authorities.
The family, members of the White County Mennonite Church, had moved from Giles 
County to Sparta, where Mr. Yannayon was going to expand a woodshop.
Mr. Yannayon, who with his family had lived in Giles County for several years, 
was known for his charitable works.
"He helped a lot of people, providing clothes and food to those in need. He was 
a real good, kind and giving person," said Tommy Singleton of Pulaski.
Funeral services for the three will be at White County Mennonite Church in 
Sparta at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with services and burial at the Choates Creek 
Methodist Church and Choates Creek Cemetery at 5 p.m. Wednesday.
In addition to his wife (mother) and daughter (sister) Hannah, they are survived 
by five sons (brothers), Timothy Yannayon of Belvidere, Tenn., Todd Yannayon of 
Lawrenceburg, Stanley, Frederick and Charles Yannayon, all of Sparta, and one 
daughter (sister), Becky Williams of Lawrenceburg.
Mr. Yannayon is also survived by his father, Stanley Yannayon of San Diego, 
Calif.; one brother, Larry Yannayon of Mexico; two sisters, Mrs. James Solly of 
Massillon, Ohio, and Barbara Diceman
YANNAYON, Rita Turley OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 May 1982
Rita Yannayon, 42, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Monday, May 10, 1982, at 
Huntsville Hospital after an extended illness. Her body was donated to the 
University of Alabama for medical study.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 30 at the Choates Creek Methodist 
Church at 1:30 p.m. with Ben Lamp officiating.
Mrs. Yannayon was married to James Yannayon of Giles County and was the daughter 
of Thomas Turley and the late Georgia Turley.
Additional survivors include 5 children, Timothy, Todd, Becky, Benjamin and 
Jennifer Yannayon, all of Giles County; two brothers, Robert Turley of Canal 
Fulton, OH and Robert Turley of Pleasant Hill, TN; and 3 sisters, Betty Turley 
of Pleasant Hill, Linda Matthews of Akron, OH, and Ellen Groff of Canal Fulton, 
OH.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American 
Cancer Society.
YANT, Frank OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Sep 1986
Mr. Frank Yant, 67, of Prospect (Elkton community) died Monday, Sept. 22, 1986, 
at Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Carr 
and Erwin Chapel with William Suddarth and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial 
was in Giles Memory Garden.
A native of Tennessee, Mr. Yant was the son of the late Grover C. and Lola 
Phelps Yant. He was retired from Maremont-Gabriel.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Lee Yant of Elkton; three sons, Jerry, David 
and Dan Yant, all of Elkton; one daughter, Mrs. Diane Ratley of Athens, Ala.; 
two brothers, Bill Yant of Pulaski, James Yant of Columbia; four sisters, Rosa 
Wells of Pulaski, Sarah Hargrove of Scotts Hill, Louise Hannah of Lynnville, 
Elizabeth Powers of Nashville; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
YANT, Ina OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 20 Jan 1987
Miss Ina Yant, 90, of Pulaski, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19, at Bennett May Chapel with 
Glenn Colley officiating. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Yant was the daughter of the late Reece and 
Sallie Toomey Yant.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
YANT, Johnnie OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 16 Sep 1981
Johnnie Yant, 68, of Route 2, Prospect died Sunday, September 13 at Giles County 
Hospital. Funeral rites were held Tuesday at 2:00 p. m. at Bennett-May Chapel 
with the Rev. William Suddarth officiating. Burial was in Giles Memory Gardens.
A retired employee of Gabriel Division Maremont Corp., Mr. Yant was born in A 
native of Giles County, the son of the late Grover Cleveland, Sr. and Lola 
Phelps Yant. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Hill Yant; six daughters, Mrs. Betty 
Young, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Mary Ruth Newton, Pulaski, Mrs. Mattie Lou Davis, 
Elktn, Mrs. Barbara Haley, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Fannie Rolin, Ardmore and Mrs. 
Emily Billings, Blanche; two sons, John Yant, Murfreesboro and James Yant, 
Ardmore; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hargrove, Scotts Hill Community, Mrs. Louise 
Hannah, Lynnville, Mrs. Rosie Wells, Conway Community and Mrs. Lizzie Powers, 
Nashville; three brothers, Bill Yant, Aspen Hill Community, James Richard Yant, 
Columbia and Frank Yant, Elkton and 22 grandchildren.
YANT, Richard P. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 17 Feb 1982
Richard P. Yant, 84, died on Tuesday, February 9, 1982, at Giles County 
Hospital. A Giles County native, he was the son of the late Reece and Sallie 
Tooney Yant. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Mack Pinkelton officiating, with burial in Bethesda Cemetery.
Survivors include one sister, Miss Ida Yant, Pulaski, and several nieces and 
nephews.
YARBROUGH, L. M. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 23 Dec 1981
Funeral services for Lucius M. Yarbrough, 79, were held at 2:00 p. m. on Monday, 
December 21 at Bennett-May Chapel. Services were conducted by the Reverends 
Ricky Rolin and Andy Brown. Burial followed in Lynnwood Cemetery in Lynnville.
A native of Giles County and a retired farmer, Mr. Yarbrough died on December 19 
at Huntsville Hospital.
His parents were the late Turner A. and Ida Ball Yarbrough.
Mr. Yarbrough is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Thurman Yarbrough of Route 7, 
Pulaski.
Retired Giles County farmer L. M. Yarbrough, 79, died Saturday, December 19 at 
Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Ala.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p. m. on Monday, December 21 at Bennett-May 
Chapel. Rev. Andy Brown and Rev. Rick Rolin officiated and burial followed in 
Lynnwood Cemetery.
Mr. Yarbrough is survived by his wife, Doris Thurman Yarbrough. He was the son 
of the late Turner A. and Ida Ball Yarbrough.
YEAGER, Amnon Blake (Andy) III OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 20 Jul 1989
Anson Blake (Andy) Yeager, III, a veteran Tennessee Highway Patrolman, died 
early this (Thursday) morning in a Nashville hospital while being evaluated for 
a heart transplant. St. Thomas officials said the officer had not been placed on 
the waiting list for a hear at the time of his death.
Yeager, 45, 1201 Tucker Drive, Pulaski, had been with the Highway Patrol since 
Sept. 23, 1968.....
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakes and Nichols Funeral Home in 
Columbia. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.
Yeager was the son of Ann Houser Yeager of Columbia and the late Anson B. 
Yeager, Jr. A native of Atlanta, Ga., Yeager was married to Joyce Smith Yeager 
of Pulaski.
Other survivors include one brother, Timothy (Tim) Howard Yeager, Columbia. 
Troopers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol will serve as pallbearers.
YEARTA, George Wilburn OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Apr 1982
George William Yearta, 72, died on Monday, April 5, 1982, at his home on Route 
1, Minor Hill.
A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late John and Ada Longshore Yearta and 
the husband of the late Velian Craig Yearta. He was a retired farmer.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Gardens, Mark Johnson officiating.
Survivors include two sons, David Yearta and Ethridge Yearta, Fairview, Texas; 
two step-sons, Herbert Pitts and J. W. Pitts, Pulaski; one daughter, Frances 
Dorothy Hill, Florence, Alabama; one step-daughter, Mrs. Eva Owens, Pulaski; one 
brother, William James Yearta, Florida; one sister, Betty Rosson, Lawrenceburg; 
nine grandchildren and 14 step-grandchildren.
YOKLEY, Dainese Lane OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Feb 1986
Mrs. Dainese Lane Yokley, 42, of Campbellsville, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1987, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9, at Liberty Hill 
Baptist Church with Cleo Bunt officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery. 
Carr and Erwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Yokley was the daughter of the late Lawrence and 
Kathleen Clifton Lane.
Survivors include her husband, Bobby Yokley of Campbellsville; two sons, Tony 
Wayne and Troy Ray Yokley, both of Campbellsville; two daughters, Tammy and 
Tonya Chlane Yokley, both of Campbellsville; four grandchildren.
YOKLEY, Era Mae Davis OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 17 Dec 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Era Mae Yokley, 60, of Route 1, Ethridge, who died 
Monday, December 15, 1980, in Maury County Hospital, Columbia, were held Tuesday 
at 2:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel by Church of Christ ministers Herbert 
McNeese and Terrell Pitts. Burial followed in John Lay Cemetery.
A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Yokley, was the daughter of the late Will and Bertha 
Rose Davis. Her husband was the late Felix Yokley.
Survivors include four sons, Bobby Yokley, Steve Yokley and Tim Yokley, 
Ethridge, and Royce Yokley, Lawrenceburg; five daughters, Miss Susan Yokley and 
Miss Gail Yokley, Ethridge, Mrs. Connie Casteel, Loretto, Mrs. Glenda Harmond, 
Pulaski and Mrs. Retha Finley, Tony, Ala.; a brother, W. C. Davis, Ethridge; a 
sister, Mrs. Pearl Diehel, Cleveland, Ohio and 17 grandchildren.
YOKLEY, Pete OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 6 Feb 1980
Pulaskian Pete Yokley, widely known horse trainer and auctioneer, died at his 
residence, Rebel Farms, early Sunday morning, February 3.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, February 5, at the First 
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Neal Dean, Dr. Gudger Nichols and the Rev. 
Clarence Stewart officiating.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Col. Yokley, the son of the late Sam Steele and Bessie Holt Yokley, was an avid 
horseman for over thirty years and a partner and auctioneer for the largest 
Walking Horse Sale in the world at Lewisburg's Murray Farms. He had won over 500 
blue ribbons in the showing of road horses.
Last fall at the Kentucky State Fair, Colonel Yokley was honored by being 
inducted into the Road Horse Hall of Fame where he received a standing ovation. 
In September of 1979 he was feted at an appreciation dinner by the Pulaski 
Rotary Club for his contribution to the Red Carpet Horse Show.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Donna Abernathy of Pulaski; a brother, Tom 
Yokley of Jackson and one grandchild. Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of 
arrangements.
YOKLEY, Roger Dale OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 31 Jan 1989
Roger Dale Yokley, 33, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 1989, at his home. Funeral 
services were held Sunday, Jan. 29 at Carr and Erwin Chapel with Marvin Nelson 
and Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
A native of Lawrence County, he was the son of the Imogene Rose Yokely and the 
late Arlin Lee Yokley.
Other survivors include Mary Ann Yokley, Pulaski; one son, Doug Yokley; one 
daughter, Sabrina Yokley; two brothers, Terry Yokley, Pulaski, Tommy Yokley, 
Nunnelly; grandfather, Hershel Rose, Pulaski.
YOKLEY, Royce Melvin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 28 Feb 1989
Royce Melvin Yokley, 48, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1989 at Parkview Hospital in 
Nashville. Funeral services were held Feb. 23 at North Funeral Home Chapel in 
Lawrenceburg with Herbert McNeese and Jerry Dryden officiating. Burial was in 
Lawrence County Memorial Gardens.
He was minister at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Lawrence County and 
employed at Murray Ohio Company.
He was the son of the late Felix and Era Mae Davis Yokley. Survivors include his 
wife, Martha Joyce Yokley, Lawrenceburg; one son, Greg Yokley, Lawrenceburg; 
three brothers, Bobby and Steve Yokley, Ethridge, and Tim Yokley, Columbia; five 
sisters, Retha Finley, Toney, Ala., Connie Casteel, Summertown, Glenda Cox, Gail 
Reasonover and Susie Hayes, all of Pulaski.
YORK, Buddy OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 02 Oct 1984
Buddy York died on Wednesday, September 28, 1984, at his Pulaski residence. A 
native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Solon and Ada King York.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 30, at Queen Ann Funeral 
Home, Roy White officiating, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Allen Patterson, Pulaski, Mrs. Martha Jamar 
and Mrs. Ethel Cox, both of St. Louis, Missouri, and Mrs. Ada Claybrooks of 
College Grove, Tennessee; three brothers, Robert York, Pulaski, Ezekiel York, 
Bryson, and Edward York, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and 
nephews.
YOUNG, Anna Ruth Evans OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 25 Nov 1986
Mrs. Anna Ruth Young, 84, of Toney, Ala., died Friday, Nov. 14, 1986, at Lincoln 
County Hospital in Fayetteville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 16, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Paul McKinney and Rev. Larry Gillespie officiating. 
Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery at Lynnville.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late James and 
Izora Abernathy Evans. She was a member of the Frankewing Mt. Zion Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Jo Eason of Nashville; two sons, 
Glenn E. Young of Frankewing, Willard A. Young of Meridianville, Ala.; 11 
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Eugenia Bledsoe of 
Petersburg, Tenn.; one brother, Al Evans of Jacksonville, Tenn.
YOUNG, Cora Allen OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 07 Mar 1985
Mrs. Cora Young, 84, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, February 26, 1985, at Maury 
County Hospital. A native of Rosine, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late 
Ledy and Sarah L. Tilford Allen and was married to the late Russell Young.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 27, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Bill Morris officiating.
Survivors include her niece, Catherine J. Drummond of Akron, Ohio.
YOUNG, David D. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 12 Feb 1987
Mr. David D. Young, 58, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1987, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 12, at Carr and Erwin Chapel 
with Larry Gillespie officiating. Burial was in Brick Church Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Young was the son of the late Vinson Hayes Young, 
Sr. and was employed at Maremont-Gabriel Corporation and a member of the Diana 
Methodist Church.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Young of Diana; his wife, Junette 
Young of Pulaski; seven sons, John David, Bobby, Jimmy, Tommy, Paul, Richard, 
and Tracy Young, all of Pulaski; one daughter, Darby Young of Pulaski; two 
brothers, Vinson H. Young, Jr. of Lewisburg, Billy Young of Pulaski; five 
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Eley of Montgomery, Ala., Mrs. Nell Fagan of Lewisburg, 
Mrs. Mattie McIntyre of Columbia, Mrs. Peggy Jo Haygood of Waynesville, N. C., 
Mrs. Charlotte Holley of Mt. Juliet; seven grandchildren.
YOUNG, Elise Harwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Mar 1988
Mrs. Elise Harwell Young, 86, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1988, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, at Carr and 
Erwin Chapel with Dr. David Miller officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Lincoln County, Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Robert Early 
and Addie Harwell and was married to the late Sam Young. She was a retired 
school teacher, having taught in Lincoln and Giles County Schools.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Kathlene McCracken of Pulaski; several 
nephews.
YOUNG, Elsie Montgomery OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 13 Mar 1984
Mrs. Elsie Montgomery Young, age 90, of Route 5, McKibbon Lane, Pulaski, died 
Wednesday, March 7, 1984, at the Giles County Hospital.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 9, in the Bennett May Chapel at 2 p.m. 
with Bro. Andy Brown officiating. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Young was a member of the East Hill Church of 
Christ. She was a housewife and was married to the late Arnie Young. She was the 
daughter of the late
William M. and Sarah Harwell Montgomery.
Survivors, include, one daughter, Mrs. Cletus Dunnavant of Pulaski; one 
step-son, Raymond Young of Pulaski; one granddaughter, Miss Janice Dunnavant of 
Pulaski; and 5 step-grandchildren.
Bennett May Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
YOUNG, Evelyn OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 09 Dec 1986
Miss Evelyn Young, 80, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1986, at Hillside 
Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 4, at Bennett May Chapel 
with Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Beech Hill Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Miss Young was the daughter of the late Daniel A. and 
Pearl Smith Young. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Pulaski and 
was a retired housekeeper.
Survivors include one niece, one nephew and several cousins.
YOUNG, Juanita Hardison OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 21 Oct 1986
Mrs. Juanita Hardison Young, 59, of Pulaski, died Monday, Oct. 13, 1986, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Bennett May 
Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Ernest 
Hardison. She was a housewife and member of the First Baptist Church in Pulaski.
Survivors include her husband, John M. Young of Pulaski; her mother, Mrs. Edith 
Foster of Columbia; two sons, Dr. Roger M. Young and Roy W. Young, both of 
Pulaski; five grandchildren; one brother, Ronald S. Foster of Columbia; one 
niece and one nephew.
YOUNG, Mary Louvene Stapp OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 24 Sep 1985
Mrs. Mary Louvene Young, 76, of Pulaski, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1985, at 
Hillside Hospital. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Paul Woodford officiating. Burial was in Kedron 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Gustin A. and Pearlie 
Mae Bee Stapp and was married to the late Ben Franklin Young.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Young of Pulaski, Harold Young of Lewisburg; 
one step-daughter, Mrs. Patricia Minatra of Greenville, Tenn.; two 
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Rosearcher, Mrs. Helen Carter, both of 
Nashville.
YOUNG, Nora Lucille Tomerlin OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 10 Dec 1985
Mrs. Nora Lucille Young, 88, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1985, at Hillside Hospital. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Bennett May Chapel 
conducted by Rev. Michael O'Bannon and Rev. Paul McKinney. Burial was in 
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Young was a member of the Pisgah Methodist 
Church.
Survivors include one son, Joe Young of Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren and one 
great-grandchild, all of Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Green of Giles 
County, Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Gilbert Ingram, both of Pulaski; three 
brothers, Morris Tomerlin of Giles County, Malcolm Tomerlin of Pulaski, Myron 
Tomerlin of Ardmore, Tenn.
YOUNG, Overton S. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 07 Dec 1982
Overton S. Young, 83, of 305 Church Street in Savannah, TN, died on Tuesday, 
November 30, 1982 at Hardin County Hospital in Savannah.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Clarence Stewart at 1:30 p.m. on 
Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Bennett-May Chapel. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County and a member of the Methodist Church, Mr. Young was a 
retired carpenter. He was the son of Ed and Charlie McLaurine Young and the 
husband of Ruby Hulsey Young of Savannah.
He is also survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Young Taylor of Savannah.
YOUNG, Richard Dumont OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 29 Aug 1989
Richard Dumont Young, infant son of Richard and Lori Haislip Young, died 
Thursday, Aug. 24, 1989, at Vanderbilt University. Graveside services were held 
Saturday, Aug. 26, at Brick Church Cemetery with Tony Billions officiating. 
Bills-McGaugh Funeral Home of Lewisburg was in charge of arrangements.
Survivors, other than his parents, include paternal grandmother, Jeanette Young 
of Brick Church; maternal grandmother, Patsy Haislip Gulley of Murfreesboro; 
maternal grandfather, Atlee Haislip of Lewisburg; paternal great-grandmother, 
Gertrude Young of Diana; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Katie Griggs of Chapel 
Hill; maternal great-grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Collins of Lewisburg.
YOUNG, Robert Wells OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 15 May 1986
Robert Wells Young, 60, died Friday, May 9, 1986, in Tampa, Fla., following a 
short illness. Memorial services were held Sunday, May 11, at Jennings Funeral 
Home in Tampa.
Mr. Young was a native of Giles County and the son of the late Worley Robert 
Young. Survivors include his mother, Edith Wells Young of Knoxville; his wife, 
Vancine Morris Young of Tampa; one son; two daughters; three grandchildren; one 
sister, Margaret Young Ferguson of Knoxville; one aunt, Mrs. C. L. Inman, and 
several cousins of Giles County.
YOUNG, Roy Eugene OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 11 May 1982
Roy Eugene Young, 60, of Three Rivers, TX, died at his residence on Wednesday, 
May 5, 1982.
Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Toby Everett at 1:00 p. m. on 
Saturday, May 8, at Williams Funeral Home in Columbia. Burial followed in Rose 
Hill Cemetery.
A native of Maury County, Mr. Young was a member of the American Legion, U. S. 
Navy Veteran, and a heavy equipment operator.
He is survived by, one daughter, Mrs. Preston Murray of Pulaski; one sister, 
Mrs. Horace Dawson of Mt. Pleasant; one brother, Kenneth Young of Three Rivers, 
TX; and three grandchildren.
YOUNG, Ruby Hulsey OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 03 Apr 1986
Mrs. Ruby H. Young, 85, of Savannah, Tenn., died Sunday, March 30, 1986, at 
Memphis Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at 
Bennett May Chapel with Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Maplewood 
Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Young was the daughter of the late Fred and Laura 
Carvell Hulsey and was married to the late Overton Young.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Young Taylor of Savannah; one 
sister, Mrs. Mattie Lou Davidson of Nashville; one brother, Robert Hulsey of 
Giles County.
YOUNG, William R. OBITUARY: The Giles Free Press, 23 Apr 1987
Lt. Col. William R. Young, 72, died Friday, April 10, in a Montgomery, Ala. 
hospital after a brief illness. Graveside services with military honors were 
held Sunday, April 12, at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery. Leak-Memory Chapel 
handled funeral arrangements.
A native of Orme, Tenn., Lt. Col. Young was retired from the United States Air 
Force. He was the son of the late Harvey and Ruth Young of South Pittsburg, 
Tenn.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Topp Young; three daughters, Martha Lee 
Caravaca and Elizabeth Lane Young, both of San Jose, Calif., Margaret Helen 
Young of Florence, Ala.; one brother, Ben W. Young of South Pittsburg; two 
sisters, Mrs. Sarah D. Hughes and Mrs. Joseph J. Partin.
YOUNG, Worley Robert OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 12 Jun 1984
Worley Robert Young, 86, Pulaski, died on Sunday, June 10, 1984, at Giles County 
Hospital. A Tennessee native, he was the son of the late William S. and Ella 
Hays Young. He was a retired produce buyer.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 11, at Carr and Erwin 
Chapel, with burial in Giles Memory Garden, Thomas Wells officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edith Wells Young, Pulaski; one son, Robert W. 
Young, Tampa, Florida; one daughter, Margaret Ferguson, Pulaski; two sisters, 
Lorie Inman and Wilma McFarland, Berea; six grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren.
YOWELL, Jewel Dean Woodard OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 08 Dec 1987
Mrs. Jewel Dean Woodard Yowell, 60, of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1987. 
Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 3, at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the 
Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in Lynnwood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Yowell was the daughter of the late Hughey and 
Margery Graves Woodard.
Survivors include her husband, Forrest Yowell of Lynnville; one son, Walter 
Kenneth Yowell of Thompson Station; six daughters, Carolyn Talley of 
Mississippi, Cheryl Russell of Goodspring, Arlene Sims of Lynnville, Darlene 
Jordon of Prospect, Tina Johnson of Pulaski, Lesia Couette of Huntsville, Ala.; 
11 grandchildren.
ZEIGLER, Ruby Braly OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 04 Sep 1984
Mrs. Ruby Braly Zeigler, 88, of Route 5, Lawrenceburg, died on Sunday, September 
2, 1984, at Hillside Hospital.
A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert C. and 
Virginia Neal Braly and was married to the late Charles F. Zeigler. She was a 
member of Mt. Moriah Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were to be held at 1 p. m. Tuesday, September 4, at Bennett-May 
Chapel, Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Haywood Lyles officiating.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Tom Luna of Giles County and Mrs. Ted 
Trammell of Nashville; one son, George B. Zeigler of Jacksonville, Ill.; six 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
ZIMMERMAN, Mary Krivcher OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 27 Nov 1986
Mrs. Mary K. Zimmerman, 75, of Nashville, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 1986, at St. 
Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a lengthy illness.
Graveside services, conducted by Rabbi Steven Fuchs, were held Monday, Nov. 24, 
at Temple Cemetery in Nashville. Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home in 
Nashville was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Zimmerman was married to the late Harry Zimmerman. The couple operated a 
five-and-10-cent store in Pulaski. In 1950, they founded the Service Merchandise 
Co. in Nashville. When her husband retired from Service Merchandise in 1981, 
Mrs. Zimmerman also retired as company secretary. He died earlier this year. She 
was a member of the Eastern Star Temple, Hadassah and the National Council of 
Jewish Women.
Survivors include two daughters, Doris Tenenbaum, Sue Kresge, both of Nashville; 
one son, Raymond Zimmerman of Nashville; two brothers, Abe and Robert Krivcher, 
both of Memphis; 10 grandchildren.
ZUCCARELLO, Guy Maxwell OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 30 Jan 1980
Funeral services were held at 1:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, January 29, at 
Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Nashville for Dr. Guy Maxwell Zuccarello followed 
by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Dr. Zuccarello, 78, of Nashville died Saturday, January 26 at Baptist Hospital 
as a result of a massive heart attack. He was the brother of Mrs. Clyde Ealy of 
Pulaski.
A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late Guy Lee and Ida Lee Maxwell 
Zuccarello. He was a graduate of Massey Military Academy and received his A. B. 
and D. D. S. degrees from Vanderbilt University where he was a member of Phi 
Kappa Sigma fraternity. He also attended the University of Chicago.
His life had been devoted to the practice of dentistry since 1927 in Nashville, 
where he was known as a skilled perfectionist.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Edney Zuccarello; a step-daughter, Mrs. 
JoAnn Nikolaiczyio and step-granddaughter, Danielle, both of Binghampton, N. Y.; 
a sister, Mrs. Clyde Ealy, Pulaski; a nephew, Max Ealy, Pulaski; a niece, Mrs. 
Dorothy McCord, New Orleans, La.; and a great niece and nephew, Valerie and Mike 
McCord, Pulaski.
ZUCCARELLO, Joe F. OBITUARY: The Pulaski Citizen, 14 May 1980
Joe F. Zuccarello, 51, of Hendersonville died Thursday, May 1 at Parkview 
Hospital, Nashville following an extended illness.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock at 
Cole-Garrett Funeral Home in Hendersonville with interment in East Woodlawn 
Cemetery in that city. The Rev. Courtney Wilson was the officiant.
Mr. Zuccarello was the son of Mrs. Lucy Zuccarello of Pulaski and the late Felix 
Zuccarello.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Renn 
Zuccarello; and a daughter, Mrs. William C. Martin, of Hendersonville.