OBITUARIES MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY INTERMENTS (D - F)
ABERNATHY, Al Stanley
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, Annie Lou Calahan
ABERNATHY, Annie Lou Callahan The Pulaski Citizen 15 Nov 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Lou Abernathy, 84, were conducted at 2:30
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, November 15, inthe chapel of Bennett-May Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Billy Craighead and Dr. W. H. Mansfield officiating. Burial
was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Abernathy died Tuesday, November 14, at Giles County Hospital, after an
extended illness.
Mrs. Abernathy, a native of Giles County, was born October 26, 1883, the
daughter of the late James E. and Loucretia Moore Callahan. Her husband, Erskine
Abernathy, died several years ago.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Harris, Pulaski, Mrs. Dorsey
Crockett, Columbus, Ga., and Mrs. Grady Green, Texas City, Texas; one son,
William J. Abernathy, Huntsville, Ala.; eight grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hugh Callahan, Pulaski, and Carter Callahan,
Cornersville.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, Catharine Byrne Gibson
ABERNATHY, Catherine Byrne Gibson. The Pulaski Citizen 14 Dec 1960.
Requiem mass was said for Mrs. Robert A. Abernathy, resident of Lynchburg, Va.,
at 9:30 o'clock Friday morning, December 9, at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, Pulaski, followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Abernathy
died early Tuesday morning, December 6, at her home after a period of declining
health.
The former Miss Catherine Byrne Gibson, she was a native of New Rochelle, N. Y.
On April 11, 1911, she was married to Robert Andrew Abernathy of Pulaski, son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Polk Abernathy, residents of Pulaski.
She was an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Mrs. Abernathy is survived by her husband, Capt. R. A. Abernathy, USN, Ret.; one
daughter, Mrs. Harold P. Wilson, Metuchen, N. J.; one son, Dr. Robert A.
Abernathy, Jr., Richlands, Va.; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Archibald
B. Gwathney, Orange, Va.; and one brother, John T. Gibson, Yonkers, N. Y.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, Colston
Obituary: The Pulaski Citizen 15 Mar 1967
Funeral services for Colston Abernathy, 79, retired livestock dealer, were
conducted Tuesday afternoon, March 14, at 3 p.m., in the chapel of Bennett May
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Billy Craighead and Dr. W. H. Mansfield officiating.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy, a native of Giles County,, died Sunday, March 12, in Giles County
Hospital. He was born July 14, 1887, the son of the late John Wesley and
Katherine Alexander Tarpley Abernathy. His wife, the late Blanche Stephens
Abernathy, died several years ago.
Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Herbert Kidd, Miss Martha E. Abernathy,
Pulaski, Mrs. John W. Ayres, Nashville, Mrs. Harold Perry, Memphis, Mrs. Charles
Covenington, Jr., Titusville, Fla., and Mrs. L. H. Magee, Lawrenceburg; three
sons, Robert Dudley, Moulton D. and H. Alex, Pulaski; twenty-four grandchildren;
and two sisters, Mrs. N. H. Townsend and Mrs. Hughey Marks, Pulaski. Bennett May
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, Edna J.
ABERNATHY, Edna Johnson. The Pulaski Citizen 23 May 1962.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Johnson Abernathy, 86, resident of the Fall River
section, were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral Home,
conducted by the Rev. Malcolm White. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Abernathy died on Friday, May 18, at the home.
Born April 25, 1876, in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Robert
Houston Johnson and Mary Amanda Vandiver Johnson. Her husband, Thomas Clayton
Abernathy, died about thirty-nine years ago.
Mrs. Abernathy is survived by two sons, John E. Abernathy, Hawaii, and Thomas B.
Abernathy, Fall River; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildrn; and two
sisters, Mrs. Vivian Garrett and Mrs. Bessie White, Pulaski.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, Edwin Wells
ABERNATHY, Edwin Wells The Pulaski Citizen 22 Sep 1965
Edwin Wells Abernathy, 78, retired salesman, died Sunday afternoon, September
19, in Park View Hospital, Nashville, Funeral rites took place at 10 o'clock
Tuesday at the grave in Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, conducted by the Rev. R.
Neal Dean, pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
Born February 11, 1887, in Giles County, he was the son of the late Robert
Abernathy and Mary Wells Abernathy.
Mr. Abernathy, a bachelor, is survived by his aunt, Mrs. D. R Wade, Sr.,
Pulaski; two cousins, David R. Wade, Jr., Pulaski attorney and Mrs. Edwin W.
Craig, Nashville.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
ABERNATHY, Frank Butler
The Pulaski Citizen 22 Nov 1961
Funeral services for Frank Butler Abernathy, 60, retired U. S. Army veteran,
were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral Home, conducted
by the Rev. Gus Self, pastor of Olivet Methodist Church. Burial took place in
Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Abernathy died on Wednesday, November 15, in Giles
County Hospital after a long illness.
Born December 10, 1900, in Giles County, he was the son of the late Robert Allen
Abernathy, deputy trustee of Giles County for a number of years and Mrs.
Elizabeth Aymett Abernathy.
A regular Army man, he served until he was discharged because of failing health.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Medlar, Pulaski,
Mrs. R. R. Harris, Walters, Okla., Mrs. Albert Ruggles, Konowa, Okla., and Mrs.
Luther Woodward and Mrs. Garland Nichols, Harlingen, Texas.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, John White
The Pulaski Citizen 1 May 1963Funeral services for John White Abernathy, 72,
former member of the County Court from the Seventeenth Civil District and
retired farmer, will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Bennett-May
Funeral Home. Rites will be conducted by the Rev. John B. Lindenberger, his
pastor, and the Rev. Robert Neal Dean, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in
Pulaski. Burial will take place in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr.
Abernathy, who had been ill several months, died at 6:40 o'clock Wednesday
morning, May 1, at Fairhaven Nursing Home in Pulaski.Mr. Abernathy, deacon of
the Brick Church Presbyterian Church, was born June 29, 1890, in Giles County,
the son of the late E. H. Abernathy and Nancy Elizabeth White Abernathy, members
of pioneer families of the county.Mr. Abernathy, a batchelor, is survived by one
sister, Mrs. David E. Martin, Pulaski; and one nephew, Mrs. Will Barczi, both of
the Brick Church community of Giles County.Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements
ABERNATHY, Julius J.,
The Pulaski Citizen, Wednesday, Apr 7, 1937
News was received here Tuesday of the death of Julius Abernathy in New York
Tuesday morning (April 6, 1937) at a hospital after a few days illness of
pneumonia. The burial will take place here probably Friday or Saturday, in
Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Abernathy was about 40 years of age and unmarried and a son of Prof. and
Mrs. A. Sam Abernathy.. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Tom O'Neal of
Nashville and Mrs. Charlie Abernathy of Pulaski, and two brothers Fisher
Abernathy and Butler Abernathy. Mrs. Charlie Abernathy left for New York Tuesday
afternoon to see after funeral and other affairs.
Mr. Abernathy was an expert telegrapher and was connected with a Wall Street
brokerage office. He left Pulaski when about seventeen years of age and located
in New York and when the World War came on he enlisted and saw twelve months
service overseas.
He was a bright and capable man and learned telegraphy in the local Western
Union office. He had many friends who regret his death, which is particularly
sad as he is the third member of the family to die within about six months.
ABERNATHY, Liles Edward
The Pulaski Citizen, Wed., Jan 7, 1925
Maj. L. E. Abernathy died abut 9:30 o'clock Tuesday night, Jan. 6th, lacking
only a few weeks of 80 years of age. Mr. Abernathy was born and raised in Giles
County. He came to Pulaski as a young man, and for almost fifty years was
actively engaged in business here.
He married Miss Alice Petway and to them was born a daughter, who as a young
lady became the wife of Jones Lightfoot, and later the mother of Liles Lightfoot
and his sister Miss Susie Mae Lightfoot.
In the days of his activity, Mr. Abernathy took an interest in the church and
every civic environment that had for its object to best interest of the
community. He was just a boy during the Civil War and was not in active service
very long. But for many years contributed liberally both of his time and money
to promote the Confederate historic and patriotic organizations, which have done
so much in the cause of pensions, and other interests of the old veterans.
Maj. Abernathy was for many years President of the Board of Trust of Martin
College. And after the institution was transferred to the Methodist Church, he
continued as President of the old board of trust, holding the endowment fund.
Also he has long been a member of the official board of the Pulaski Methodist
Church, having been a zealous church man from his boyhood.
After funeral services at the Methodist Church at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon
conducted by Rev. J. R. Parsons, the body was laid away in Maplewood Cemetery.
ABERNATHY, Moulton Dixon
The Pulaski Citizen 8 Jul 1964 Funeral services for Moulton Dixon Abernathy, Sr.,
89, retired Seventh District farmer, were held at 10 o'clock Monday morning in
the chapel of Bennett-May Funeral Home, with the rites conducted by the Rev.
Marshall D. Moss, a former pastor, and the Rev. Gerald Hattle, pastor of
Rehoboth Methodist Church. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr.
Abernathy died at 10:40 o'clock Saturday night, July 4, in Giles County
Hospital, following several weeks illness.Born July 16, 1874, in Giles County,
he was the son of the late John W. Abernathy and Katherine Tarpley Abernathy. He
was a member of Rehoboth Methodist Church.His wife, Mrs. Eunice Scales
Abernathy, died December 20, 1950.Mr. Abernathy is survived by one brother,
Colston Abernathy, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. N. H. Townsend, Sr., and Mrs.
Hughey A. Marks, Sr., Pulaski; several nieces and nephews; and the
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Birdsong, who shared his
home since the death of Mrs. Abernathy.Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
ABERNATHY, Robert
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 Jr.
Mr. Robert Abernathy, Jr., died Sunday, January 13, 1980, in Nashville, Tenn.
Funeral services were to be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at the Johnson
House of Aetna in Nashville, with burial to take place at 1:30 in Maplewood
Cemetery in Pulaski.
Mr. Abernathy was the son of Robert and Louise Gordon Abernathy of Pulaski, and
a native of Giles County.
He is also survived by his wife, Mildred Abernathy, Nashville; three sons,
Robert, Vincent and Rodney Abernathy, Nashville; one daughter, Cherlon
Abernathy, Nashville; and two step-children, Nashville.
Source: Obituaries of Giles County Tennessee
ABERNATHY, William Clayton
The Pulaski Citizen 7 Dec 1966 Funeral services for William Clayton Abernaty, 59,
were conducted Monday afternoon, December 5, at 2:00 o'clock in the chapel of
Bennett-May Funeral Home. The Rev. Clarence K. Stewart and Kenneth Wilkerson
officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.Mr. Abernathy, died Sunday,
December 4, in Giles County Hospital. He was a native of Giles County, born
November 10, 1907, the son of the late Henry S. and Mary Lou Lawson
Abernathy.Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Mark Birdsong, Mrs. Thomas
Johnston, Mrs. Herbert Bass, Mrs. James Mize, and Miss Rachel Abernathy, all of
Giles County.Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ABERNATHY, William Rogers
The Pulaski Citizen 1 Dec 1965.
Funeral services for William Rogers Abernathy, 89, retired state employee, were
held at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning in the chapel of Bennett-May Funeral Home,
conducted by the Rev. Henry Cortner and Dr. William H. Mansfield. Burial took
place in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Abernathy died Wednesday night, November 24, in
Fairhaven Nursing Home.
Born October 14, 1876, Giles County, he was the son of the late William Richard
Abernathy and Harriet Rogers Abernathy. He was a member of the Methodist Church,
and was a Mason.
While being employed at Western State Hospital for four years and Davidson
County Hospital for approximately fifteen years, he served as the florist as
these institutions. He retired June 1, 1964.
His wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Williams Abernathy, died June 16, 1948.
Mr. Abernathy is survived by one sister, Mrs. John A. Gilbert, Pulaski, and a
number of nieces and nephews.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ADAMS, Fredrick "Freddie" Coffman
The Pulaski Citizen 23 Mar 1966.
Frederick Coleman "Freddie" Adams, 21, was dead on arrival at Lincoln County
Hospital Thursday night, March 17, following a traffic accident near McBurg, and
William Wade Bass, 20, was charged with manslaughter and driving while
intoxicated. Harold Williams, 21, another passenger in the car driven by Bass,
received minor injuries.
Adams, son of George R. and Jeffie Davis Adams of Washington Heights in Pulaski,
was reportedly thrown from the automobile when it went out of control and
crashed into a tree off Highway 64 in Lincoln County about 10:30 p. m. Highway
Patrol Sgt. John Edwards said the three men were returning to Pulaski from
Fayetteville when the accident occurred.
Bass, a resident of the Cedar Grove community, was released under $1,000 bond
pending a hearing at Fayetteville on April 1. Williams address was given as
Pulaski.
Adams had recently completed a tour of duty with the U. S. Air Force. A native
of Giles County, he was born Feb. 24, 1945, in Pulaski.
Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Bennett-May
Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Survivors besides his parents, include two sisters, Mrs Betty Byrd of Pulaski
and Mrs. J. C. Wise of South Carolina; and three brothers, George R. Adams of
Ft. Hood, Texas, William Anderson Adams and Dennis Fagan Adams, both of South
Carolina.
ADCOCK,, Rebecca Sue Lawson
The Pulaski Citizen 26 Feb 1964
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Sue Lawson Adcock, 70, native Giles Countian,
were held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the chapel of Bennett-May Funeral
Home with the burial in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery, the Rev. John T.
Parsons officiating. Mrs. Adcock died Wednesday, February 19, in a Hartselle,
Tenn. hospital.
Born March 5, 1893, in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late William C.
Lawson and Mary Ann Eason Lawson. Her husband, Edward R. Adcock, died a number
of years ago. She was a member of the Rehoboth Methodist Church.
Mrs. Adcock, who had resided in the Somerville Community for twelve years, is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lyle Cain, Somerville; one son, Robert L. Adcock,
Cocoa Beach, Fla.; and six grandchildren.
ADCOCK, Maxie Alice Dugger The Pulaski Citizen 16 Sep 1970
Mrs. Maxie Alice Adcock, 88, died Wednesday evening, September 9, at Giles
County Hospital. Funeral services were held Friday, September 11, at the Bennett
May Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Marshall Moss officiated. She
was born in Marshall County, Feb. 5, 1882, daughter of the late Thomas and Lucy
Rogers Dugger. Her husband was the late Mark Adcock. Survivors include four
daughters, Mrs. Henry Marks, Mrs Lewis Cooper, Mrs. Leslie Brashears, all of
Pulaski, and Mrs. Robert Loyd, Centerville; one son, Ben Adcock; one sister,
Mrs. Nannie Wright, Waxahachie, Texas; five grandchildren; thirteen
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
ADCOCK, William Marcus �Mark� The Pulaski Citizen 12 Oct 1955
Funeral services for William Marcus �Mark� Adcock, seventy-nine, retired farmer
and dairyman of the Pisgah community, were held at 2 o�clock Monday afternoon at
Bennett-May Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. James T. Parsons, pastor of the
Pisgah Methodist Church, assisted by the Rev. J. W. McCullough, pastor of Bunker
Hill Church of God. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Adcock died at
5:15 o�clock Saturday afternoon at Giles County Hospital following a paralytic
stroke suffered earlier in the day. He had been in failing health several years.
Born October 3, 1876, in Coffee County, he was the son of the late Rev. Adam
Adcock and Sarah Hale Adcock. He was a member of the Methodist Church., having
served as teacher of the Men�s Bible Class and superintendent of the Sunday
School at Pisgah Methodist Church for several years. Mr. Adcock is survived by
his wife, Alice Maxie Dugger Adcock, to whom he was married fifty-five years
ago; four daughters, Mrs. Henry Marks, Mrs. Leslie Brashears and Mrs. Lewis
Cooper, all of Giles County, and Mrs. Robert Loyd, Centerville; one son, Ben
Adcock, Pisgah; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister,
Mrs. Annie Lawson; and one brother, Tom Adcock, both of Decatur, Ala. A son,
Clyde Adcock, died several years ago. Bennett-May and Company, Morticians in
charge.
ADKINS, James W.
The Pulaski Citizen 9 Nov 1960.
Funeral services for Jim W. Adkins, 77, retired farmer of the Eighth Civil
District, were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Rehoboth Methodist Church,
conducted by the Rev. Marcus Nichol. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Adkins died at 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning, November 5, at Giles County
Hospital.
Born March 29, 1883, in Alabama, he was the son of the late Lee Adkins and
Martha Powell Adkins. He was a member of Rehoboth Methodist Church.
Mr. Adkins, the last member of a large family, is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Myrtle Watson Adkins; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ADKINS, Lee Atwell
The Pulaski Citizen 14 Feb 1968.
Lee Atwell Adkins died Friday, February 9 in Akron, Ohio. Funeral services for
Mr. Adkins were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday, February 13, in the chapel of
Bennett-May Funeral Home with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton officiating. Burial was in
Maplewood Cemetery.
A native of Giles County, Mr. Adkins was the son of the late John and Alice Ruth
Johnson Adkins.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Martha Goodwin Adkins, Akron, Ohio; three
daughters, Mrs. Juanita Martin, Pulaski, Elaine and Jeanette Adkins, Akron,
Ohio; two sons, Bill and Dennis Adkins, Akron, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Martha
Hamby, Memphis.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
ALLEN, Martha Ellen Yearta
Martha Ellen Allen, age 85, died on Tuesday, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in
Pulaski, TN. She was born in Pulaski, TN on March 17, 1928.
Visitation will be on Thursday, 11-14-2013, from 1PM to 2PM at the Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home, graveside services will follow at 2PM at the Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivor is a Sister, Polly Cole of Pulaski, TN.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Martha Ellen Allen.
Information provided by WKSR, Pulaski, Giles County, TN
ANTHONY, Helen
Special to the Banner. Pulaski, January 16 1900 Miss Helen Anthony, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Anthony, died at the residence of her parents in this city at
2 o'clock this morning of pneumonia, aged 17 years. She was one of the most
lovable and accomplished young ladies in Pulaski and her untimely death has cast
a gloom over this community. The funeral service will be conducted to-morrow by
the Rev. Granville Allison at the Episcopal Church, of which she was a devoted
member. Burial at Maplewood.
ARNEY, Benjamin Elmo
The Pulaski Citizen 4 May 1960.Funeral services for Benjamin Elmo Arney, 83,
retired farmer of Giles County, were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at
Bennett-May Funeral Home. Rites were conducted by Rev. William H. Moss and Dr.
William H. Mansfield with the burial in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Arney died from a heart attack at 5:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, May 2, at
Giles County Hospital.Born July 15, 1876, in Giles County, he was the son of the
late Daniel Webster Arney, and Zora May McWhirter Arney.He was twice married;
his first wife, Mrs. Kathleen Allen Arney, died a number of years ago. He was a
member of the Methodist Church.Mr. Arney is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie
Forsythe Smith Arney; three sons, Benton Arney, Prospect, Roy Brown Arney,
Wales, and Allen Arney, Nashville; five grandchildren; one step-son, Dorris
Smith, Birmingham, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Cleve Parker, Meridian, Miss.; three
half-sisters, Mrs. Aileen Harwell, Frankewing, Mrs. Tully Reed, Washington, D.
C., and Mrs. Sayre Slauson, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and two half-brothers, Horace
Arney and Clifford Arney, both of Nashville.Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements.
ARNOLD, Floree Thurman Wheeler
Floree Arnold, age 90, Russellville, Alabama passed away on Friday, September
14, 2007 at her residence.
The visitation will be 6-9 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel on Sunday, September 16,
2007, the 10:30 a.m. funeral service will be held at Spry Memorial Chapel on
Monday, September 17, 2007. Bro. Eddie Caskey will officiate. Interment will be
in Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, Tn.
Pallbearers will be Alex Sanford, Leonard Sanford, George Humphries, Wayne
Hester, and Bobby Robinson.
She is survived by husband, Jerry Arnold; 2 daughters, Cindy Sanford & husband,
Leonard of Birmingham, Jenny Gray of Huntsville; grandchildren, Constance Gray,
Cortney Sanford, Alex Sanford; special niece, Karla Haws; several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by first husband, J.H. Thurman; parents, Homer and
Mattie Gowan Wheeler; 3 sisters, 2 brothers.
She was a member of Russellville Church of Christ. Special thanks to Karla Haws,
her niece for her countless hours of support and love during the turbulent times
of the past few months. She is a living reminder of all the qualities we loved
in Floree.
ARTHUR, Marvin Elmer
The Pulaski Citizen 9 Feb 1966.Funeral services for Marvin Elmer Arthur, 40,
employee of the Stanley, Inc., were held Friday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral
Home with the burial in Maplewood Cemetery. He died Wednesday night, February 2,
in Giles County Hospital.Born April 6, 1925, in Giles County, he was the son of
the late Elmer Marvin Arthur and Lena Wolf Arthur.Mr. Arthur is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Christine Ashford Arthur; four brothers, Clifford Arthur and John
Arthur, Pulaski, Chester Arthur, Lewisburg and William Allen Arthur, Prospect;
and three sisters, Mrs. Coley Pierce, Pulaski, Mrs. Clyde Miller, Greenfield,
Ky., and Mrs. Levoy Porter, Detroit, Mich.Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
ARTHUR, Oscar Lee Sr.
The Pulaski Citizen 1 Jun 1960.Funeral services for Oscar Lee Arthur, Sr., 74,
retired merchant, were held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at Bennett-May
Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Raymond L. Greenway and the Rev. Floyd
Cates. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Arthur died at 5:15 o'clock
Monday afternoon, May 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mabron Mitchell,
after several months illness.Born November 3, 1885, in Giles County, he was the
son of the late Richard Arthur and Mary Brooks Arthur. His wife, Mrs. Maggie
Deason Arthur, died approximately three years ago. He was a member of Olivet
Methodist Church.In addition to his daughter who resides on Elm Street, Pulaski;
Mr. Arthur is survived by one son, Oscar Lee Arthur, Jr.; and one grandchild,
Pulaski.Bennett-May Funeral Home
ATTKISSON, Jennie M.
Miss Jennie M. Attkisson, 91, former resident of Poplar Estates in Columbia,
Tennessee, died Sunday, April 6, 2003, at NHC Healthcare of Hillview.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. at Oakes & Nichols
Funeral Home with Kevin White officiating. Burial will be in the Maplewood
Cemetery in Pulaski. The family will visit with friends Monday from 6:00 P.M. to
8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at
www.oakesandnichols.com.
Memorials may be made to Eastside Church of Christ Building Fund.
The Giles County native was the daughter of the late Jim Attkisson and Lela
Wisdom Attkissson. She was a member of East Side Church of Christ and was
retired from Chrystler Motors in Indiana and had formerly worked at Dixie
Manufacturing. She and her late sister, Mamie B. Attkisson, made their home on
the Old Williamsport Pike for many years with their late sister, Mrs. Lona Bell
�R.G.� Curtis.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Jennings of Nashville and Mrs. Mae Cook
of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers will be the deacons of Eastside Church of Christ and honorary
pallbearers will be the elders of Eastside Church of Christ.
ATTKISSON, Mamie B.
Miss Mamie B. Attkisson, 89, resident of Alterra Sterling House in Columbia,
Tennessee, died Thursday, February 20, 2003, at Maury Regional Hospital.
A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 12:30 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols
Funeral Home with Jack White officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery
in Pulaski. The family will visit with friends Monday from 10:00 A.M. - 12:30
P.M. at the funeral home. Notes of sympathy may be sent to the family at
www.oakesandnichols.com.
Memorials may be made to Eastside Church of Christ.
he Giles County native was the daughter of the late Jim Attkisson and Lula
Wisdom Attkisson. She was retired from Whirlpool in Evansville, Indiana and was
a member of Eastside Church of Christ. She and her sister, Jennie M. Attkisson,
made their home on the Old Williamsport Pike for many years with her late
sister, Mrs. Lona Bell "R.G." Curtis.
Survivors include three sisters, Jennie M. Attkisson of Columbia; Mrs. Ruth
Jennings of Nashville; Mrs. Mae Cook of Pulaski; and several nieces and nephews.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Eastside Church of Christ.
AYERS, Van B.
The Pulaski Citizen 5 Apr 1967.Funeral services for Van Buren Ayers, 82, were
conducted Monday, April 3, at 2:00 p. m, in the chapel of Bennett-May Funeral
Home, with the Rev. H. G. Coston, officiating. Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery.Mr. Ayers, a native of Bedford County, died Sunday, April 2, at Giles
County Hospital. He was born December 8, 1884, the son of the late W. P. and
Mary Phelps Ayers.Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Donnie Gunter Ayers; two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Allard, St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Rachel Farris, Jackson,
Tenn.; two sons, Woodrow Ayers, Pulaski, andCharlie Ayers, Columbia; two
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
AYMETT, Annie E. Harwell
The Pulaski Citizen, Jan 21, 1904. Mrs. John M. Aymett died in Nashville,
thursday, Jan. 14, just as the evening sun was sinking behind the western hills,
the spirit of Mrs. John M. Aymett took its flight from Douglass' Infirmary,
Nashville, where she had gone for treatment. And loved ones who watched beside
her experienced that peculaiarly panful sense of loneliness and desolate
separation from mother and companion which is known only to those who have been
called upon to pass through a similiar ordeal. Mrs. John M. Aymett was the
daughter of Rev. Logan Harwell, a Methodist preacher, and having been raised to
love the church, she became a member in early girlhood and lived a consistent
Christian life. In the dawn of young womanhood she was married to John M. Aymett
with whom she lived happily till her untimely death. Two children were born to
the, a son who died when a small boy, and a daughter, Mrs. A. Loyd. Mrs Aymett
had been in feeble health for two or three years, but as she was not given to
complaining, many intimate friends did not know how serious was her condition.
As a last resort she submitted patiently to an operation which the doctors said
offered the only hope and that was slight. She came out from the influence of
ether and lived two days, retaining consciousness to the last. The body was
brought back here and taken to the home of J. A. Loyd where it was viewed by a
large concourse of friends and neighbors by whom Mrs. Aymett was so greatly
loved. She was of a quiet retiring disposition devoting her life and energies
largely to the welfare and happiness of others. And perhaps no one in the county
was more generally loved. The funeral was conducted at the Methodist Church by
Rev. J. W. Cherry and Rev. H. B. Reams, then the body was laid to rest in
Maplewood.
AYMETT, Dora Brown Harwell
The Pulaski Citizen,
September 1975
(researcher's copy of obituary is not dated)
DORA B.H. AYMETT
Hasten. Her g-grandparents Raleigh Brown Harwell and Cornelia Josephine
Ezell. Dora's gg-grandparents were John Hasten and Paralee Ann Holbert.
Her ggg-grandparents were Ezekiel Hasten and Elizabeth Ann Dunnavant. Her
ggg-grandparents were William Holbert and Able Burton Dunnavant Dora Brown
Harwell Aymett, 65, of the Olivet Community were conducted Wednesday,
October 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton
and the Rev. Marcus Nickell officiating. Interment was in Maplewood
Cemetery. Mrs. Aymett, who was a retired employee of M.S. Church and Co.,
died at her home Monday. A native of Giles County, she was the daughter of
the late Edgar and Annie Harwell and was married to Robert E. Aymett, who
survives. Survivors in addition to Mr. Aymett include five sisters, Mrs.
Billy Parker of Boonshill, Mrs. Wyatt Sigmon of Pulaski, Mrs. Gus Soffer of
Huntsville, Ala, Mrs. Peter Bruder of Milwaukee, Wis. and Mrs. Frank
Douthitt of Phoenix, Ariz. and five brothers, Brown Harwell, George Harwell
and Jack Harwell, all of Pulaski, Joe Harwell Milwaukee and Edd Harwell of
Columbus, GA. Researcher's note: Dora was the daughter of Edgar Rufus
Harwell and Annie Lee Watson. Her grandparents were Samuel Lamack Harwell
and Sarah Elizabeth McCracken and James P. Watson and Sarah Elizabeth
"Lizzie" Hasten. Her g-grandparents were John Hasten and Paralee Ann
Holbert. She was the gg-granddaughter of Lewis Holbert and Elizabeth Buys
and Ezekiel Hastings and Elizabeth Ann Dunnavant. William Holbert and Able
Burton Dunnavant and Sarah Marriott Mitchell were her ggg-grandparents. shared
by Ruth Hasten Walsh.
AYMETT, John M.
The Pulaski Citizen, Jul 1, 1925. John M. Aymett, who spent the greater part of
his long active life at his home in the Eighth District about five miles east of
Pulaski, died at a Nashville hospital Friday night. Mr. Aymett had attained the
advanced age of 82 years. He was born and raised in Giles county and spent his
life here. As a young man he joined the Confederate Army and soon attained the
rank of Captain. He also served a time as Sergeant Major. After the war he
devoted his energies largely to the management of his farming interest. He had a
good farm and was successful in business. Many perople both white and colored
were assisted by Mr. Aymett in times of need. He found peculiar pleasure in
helping those who needed help. He served for many years as Commissioner of the
Poor for the County, visiting the farm and giving personal attention to the
inmates and asylum. He was a member of the Methodist Church. His membership was
formerly at Blooming Grove. But after the death of his wife it became his custom
to spend almost every Sunday in twon with his only daughter, Mrs. J. A. Loyd. So
he transferred his membership to the Pulaski congregation, and was a regular
attendant upon church services as long as his health would permit. The body was
brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Saturday evening. The funeral was held
there Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clook, Rev. J. R. Parsons officiating, assisted by
Dr. M. S. Kennedy. The only suvivors of Mr. Aymett's immediate family are his
daughter, Mrs. J. A. Loyd, and one brother, E. F. Aymett.
AYMETT, Linda Jean
OBITUARY & Bunker Hill news article, The Pulaski Citizen, Tenn., Wed., Nov.
10, 1965
BUNKER HILL - Those attending Miss Linda Aymett's funeral Sunday were Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Harwell of Milwaukee, Wis., Pete Bruder, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt
Sigmon and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Soffes, son and daughter of
Huntsville, Ala., Miss Lillian Harwell, Mrs. John H. Stephens and daughter,
Ginger, of Nashville.
Funeral services for Miss Linda Jean Aymett, 21, were held at 2 o'clock
Sunday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral Home conducted by the Rev. Henry
Cortner, pastor of Olivet Methodist Church and the Rev. Marcus Nichol.
Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery, Miss Aymett died on Saturday,
November 6, at the home on Haywood Creek. Born September 6, 1944, in
Giles County, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. (Dora Harwell)
Aymett. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She was graduated from
Giles County High School in 1961, attended Columbia Business College for one
year, and was employed at Central Service Association in Columbia.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. (Researcher's note:
Linda was the g-granddaughter James P. Weatson and Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie"
Hasten and gg-granddaughter of John Hasten and Paralee Ann Holbert. She was
the ggg-granddaughter of Lewis Holt and Elizabeth Holbert and Ezekiel
Hastings and Elizabeth Ann Dunnavant. Able Burton Dunnavant and Sarah
Marriott Mitchell were her gggg-grandparents.)
Submitted By: Ruth Hasten Walsh
AYMETT, Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzie: Tarpley
The Pulaski Citizen 24 Sep 1965 Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Tarpley
Aymett, 88, resident of the Haywood Creek section, were held at 2 o'clock on
Saturday afternoon in the chapel of Bennett-May Funeral Home, conducted by the
Rev. Henry Cortner, pastor of Olivet Methodist Church, and the Rev. Gus Self, a
former pastor. Burial took place in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs.
Aymett died Thursday night, November 18, at her home, the day before her
birthday.Born November 19, 1876, in Giles County, she was the daughter of the
late Thomas Tarpley and Marjorie Jane Marks Tarpley. Her husband, J. Wesley
Aymett, died a number of years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Church.Mrs.
Aymett is survived by five sons, Gray Aymett, Robert Aymett, Thomas C. Aymett,
and George Aymett, all of Giles County, and Hamilton Aymett, Bowling Green, Ky.;
two daughters, Miss Catherine Aymett, of the home address, and Mrs. Charles
Maas, Cochecton, N. Y.; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.Bennett-May
Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BAKER, Etta May Childers
The Pulaski Citizen 20 Feb 1963.
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Childers Baker, 78, resident of the Austin Hewitt
Home, Pulaski, were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral
Home, conducted by the Rev. W. H. Moss. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mrs. Baker died on Saturday, February 16, at the Home after a period of
declining health.
Born April 7, 1884, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late William
C. Childers and Sara Clark Childers. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Her husband, John Baker, died several years ago.
Mrs. Baker is survived by two brothers, W. T. Childers, Lewisburg, and Alvis
Childers, Lawrenceburg.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BAKER, Loyd Sr.
Mr. Loyd (PeeWee) Baker Sr., 90, of Pulaski died Aug. 7, 2009.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Randall C. and Lucy Nora Morris Baker;
wife Mary Arlene Johnson Baker; daughter Marjorie Baker; and brothers Paul Baker
and Hap Baker.
Funeral services were held Aug. 10 at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was in
Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his son, Loyd Baker Jr. of Huntsville, Ala.; daughter Carol
Dugan of Franklin; brother Russell Baker of San Jose, Calif.; three
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
BARCHEERES, Floyd
The Pulaski Citizen 7 Feb 1962.
Funeral services for Floyd Barcheeres, 69, retired farmer, will be held at 3
o'clock Thursday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Floyd
Cates, pastor of First Baptist Church. Burial will take place in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Barcheeres died early Tuesday morning, February 6, at his home in Pulaski after
a two year period of declining health.
Born November 2, 1892, in Giles County, he was the son of the late Jim
Barcheeres and Lizzie Chapman Barcheeres. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church.
Mr. Barcheeres is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mazzie Carr Barcheeres; three
daughters, Mrs. Robert Childers, Waxahatchie, Texas, Mrs. Alice Cole, Columbia,
and Mrs. Solon Stafford, Pulaski; six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida Shaw,
Willington, Texas; and four brothers, Bob Barcheeres, Oklahoma, Claude
Barcheeres, Hale Center, Texas, and Jim Barcheeres, Vanaustine, Texas.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BARLAR, Halley Fogg
Halley Fogg Barlar, 91, of Pulaski, Tn., died Monday, Maryc 5, 2002, at Hewitt
House, Pulaski. Graveside funeral services were held Friday, Marcy 29 at 2:00
p.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery with Ref. Wayne Davis officiating. Bennett-May
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Barlar was born June 29, 1910
in Pulaski, Tn., to the late Leroy and Georgie Reeves Fogg. Mrs. Barlar was
co-owner of the Barlar Service Store for 20 years and worked for Stephens Pants
Factory for 34 years. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Hillard Barlar
of Pulaski, Tn; two daughters, Emily Tribino of Alexandria, Va., and Joan Barlar
of Annapolis, MD; one son Gene Barlar of Annapolis, MD; one sister Virginia
Golden of columbia, Tn; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
BARLAR, Nellie Kate
The Pulaski Citizen 12 Aug 1964.Funeral services for Nellie Kate Pinkston Barlar,
80, Giles County resident, were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in
Bennett-May Funeral Home, conducted by Gilbert E. Shaffer, East Hill Church of
Christ minister. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Barlar died on
Sunday, August 9, at Fairhaven Nursing Home, Pulaski.Born June 22, 1884, in
Marshall County, she was the daughter of the late Joe Pinkston and Susie Duncan
Pinkston. She was a member of the Church of Christ.Mrs. Barlar is survived by
her husband, J. M. Barlar; three sons, Sherman Barlar and J. J. Barlar, Miami,
Fla., and Woodrow Barlar, Pulaski; one daughter, Mrs. Christine Rudes, Memphis;
seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Clyde
Liggett, Lewisburg and Mrs. Willie Moore, Nashville.Bennett-May Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
BARLAR, Sarah Luceil Porterfield
The Pulaski Citizen 25 May 1966.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Lucile Porterfield Barlar, 55, resident of Route
3, Pulaski, were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Bennett-May Funeral
Home. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. She died unexpectedly Monday morning,
May 23, at Giles County Hospital.
Born November 28, 1910, in Giles County, she was the daughter of the late Will
Porterfield and Mattie McMillion Porterfield. She was a member of Jehovah's
Witnesses.
Mrs. Barlar is survived by her husband, Braden Barlar; one son, Joe Barlar,
Pulaski; seven daughters, Mrs. Elbert Moss, Mrs. Kenneth Richardson, Mrs. Brooks
Johnson, all of Pulaski, Mrs. Marshall McGee, Franklin, Mrs. Louis Webb,
McKenzie, and Mrs. Ronald Winford and Mrs. Kenneth Ellis, both of Nashville;
eleven grandchildren; two brothers, Vernon Porterfield, Indiana, and Luther
Porterfield, Pulaski; and three sisters, Mrs. Everett Parks, and Mrs. Bryant
Barlar, Pulaski and Mrs. Elmo Chestnut, Munice, Ind.
Bennett-May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BARNETT, Jurann Phelps
November 18, 1925 - April 13, 2010
Mrs. Jurann Barnett age 84, died at home in Nashville, TN, on Tuesday, April 13,
2010.
She was born in Giles County, TN on 11-18-1925, her parents were the late Thomas
Jefferson and Annie Virginia Woodard Phelps,
her husband was the late Jessie Barnett,
preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Griggs, a grandson, Mickey D. Griggs and
a step great granddaughter, Rebecca Jones.
Funeral services held at the Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Survivors are: sons, James (Buster) Barnett and wife Ruby of Campbellsville, TN,
Danny Barnett and wife Carolyn of Pulaski, TN, Robbie Barnett of Nashville, TN,
daughters, Linda Dunnavant and husband Robert of Pulaski, TN, Connie Kirby and
husband Johnny of Nashville, TN, Jennie Jones and husband Robert of Lynnville,
TN, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, 7
step grandchildren
BARNETT, Lena Jo Brewer
Lena Jo Barnett of Pulaski passed away March 25, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in
Pulaski.
She was born on October 24, 1934 in Pulaski, Tennessee and was 78 years old.
She was a member of Wales Baptist Church.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 1:00 in the
chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Merritt and Bro.
Nick King officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her,
husband, Tommie Barnett
parents, Sam R. and Florence Hayes Brewer
daughter, Edith Merritt
2 brothers and 3 sisters
She is survived by her,
son, Tommy Lee Barnett (Martha) of Pulaski.
daughter, Jane Hardin (Roger) of Athens
son-in-law, Mike Merritt (Delane) of Pulaski.
6 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
brother, Gilbert Brewer of Goodlettsville
sister, Betty Martin of Toney, Al.
several nieces and nephews also served.
BARNETT, Sophia Elizabeth
Mrs. Sophia Elizabeth Barnett, 76, of Pulaski died Feb. 4, 2009, at Sunbridge
Care and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville.
The Lawrence County native was born July 26, 1932. She was retired as a
teacher's aide for the Giles County School System.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Hawelly and Mattie Louise Durham
Green; and her husband, Louie Barnett.
Funeral services at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home.
Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Louie D. Barnett and wife Charlyn of Athens, Ala.,
and Jimmie Barnett and wife Deborah of Meridianville, Ala.; daughter Joan
Elizabeth Barnett Presson and husband Keith of Athens; two grandsons, Jeffrey D.
Barnett and Brian Presson; and several nieces and nephews.
BASS, Louise Earheart
Mrs. Louise Earheart Bass passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, in Birmingham,
Alabama. She was a former secretary for Huntsville Utilities and 80 years old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William T. and Louise Kersey Earheart
her sister, Mary Jane Armstrong and her brother, William Earheart, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters, Betsy Bass Bobo and husband Herb of
Birmingham, Julie Louise Bass Berry of Birmingham, sister, Martha Ann Hardiman
and husband, John of Florence, Al., grandchildren, Mark Berry and Rachael
Houser, and a great-granddaughter Natalie.
BATES, Timothy Boyd
Tim Bates, of Pulaski, passed away October 14, 2012 at Hillside Hospital in
Pulaski
He was born on March 5, 1954 in Trenton, Michigan and was 58 old.
Tim was a avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.
He had a passion for volunteering in his community, in our local school systems,
and for Giles County High Bobcat Football. His smile, laughter, and handshake
will be missed by all.
Visitation will be 3:00 until 8:00pm Tuesday, October 16th at Bennett-May-Giles
County Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 11:00am Wednesday, October 17th in the chapel of
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Dr. Doug Plumlee and Charles McElroy
officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to the
Trent Holt Locker Room Addition at Giles County High School,
200 Sheila Frost Drive, Pulaski, Tn. 38478
He was preceded in death by his,
father, Paul J. Bates
He is survived by his
wife, Leatha Brewer Bates of Pulaski
son, Ben Bates of Pulaski
mother, Louise Boyd Bates of Lawrenceburg
sister, Kimberly Chunn of Smyrna
brother, Paul Bates (Brenda) of Columbia
brother, Charlie Bates of Franklin
mother and father-in-law, Charles and Kitty Brewer of Pulaski
brother-in-law, Richie Brewer (Nina) of Pulaski
several nieces and nephews also survive.
BAUGH, Margaret Eugenia
The Pulaski Citizen 3 Jan 1968Miss Margaret Baugh died at her home in Atlanta,
Ga., on Wednesday, December 27, after a short illness.Burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery, Friday afternoon, December 29.She was the daughter of the late Atha T.
and Maggie Mae McCord Baugh, prominent former residents of Pulaski.For a number
of years Miss Baugh was the secretary to the late Margaret Mitchell, author of
"Gone With The Wind." Since her death Miss Baugh had continued with the Margaret
Mitchell foundation.She is survived by one brother, Hansel Baugh, New York and
one sister, Mrs. Stewart Watson, Albany, Ga.
BECKHAM, Deloris Holland
Deloris Holland Beckham, age 86, died on Friday, at the Maury Regional Hospital
in Columbia, TN. She was born in Diana and was retired from the First National
Bank.
Visitation will be on Saturday, 3-2-13, from 4PM to 8PM at the Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Sunday 3-3-2013, at 2PM at the
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to West Street Church of Christ Education Fund in
Lewisburg, TN.
Survivors are: husband, Ross Beckham of Lewisburg, TN,
son, Alford and wife Mary Holland of Nashville, TN,
daughter, Pamela Baird of Madison, AL,
brothers, Jerry and Ronnie Holley both of Pulaski, TN,
sisters, Elwyona Lanier of Brick Church, TN, Martha Delany of Huntsville, AL,
Willa Mae Greene of Pulaski, TN,
4 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren also survive.
BEVELS, Virginia
WKSR.com Obituary
Virginia Bevels
Posted on January 25, 2007
Virginia Bevels died yesterday in Pulaski. She was a native of the Bunker Hill
community, a retired employee of Genesco, a resident of Pulaski and 88 years
old.
Visitation will begin tomorrow at 11am at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 1pm tomorrow at Maplewood Cemetery.
BILES, Betty Jean Colvin
Betty Jean Colvin Biles left us to be with Jesus this past Sunday morning, March
4, 2012.
She was born on May 5, 1932 in Boaz, Alabama, and was married to William Lee
Biles in Pulaski, Tennessee on July 22, 1950. The two were together for over 61
years.
Ms Biles graduated from Giles County High School in
1950 after being awarded Princess of Charm and Basketball Queen. She was an
artist, songwriter and a published poet.
She was a avid Gardner and loved flowers. Betty was active in the church
throughout her life and served as a local counselor for the Billy Graham
Crusades. She ministered through the prayer line for the Upper Room, eventually
taking over much of the operation. Betty kept careful notes on this work, and
prayed for the people in need, many of whom stayed in touch with her years
later. She also loved to read to the children at The Tennessee School for the
Blind and was a dedicated Brownie leader. Ms Biles was also a loving foster
parent and often hosted children at her home for Christmas from the Tennessee
Children's Home. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She
will be remembered for her gentle, caring spirit and for all the lives she
touched with her many kindnesses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Roy Colvin and two
sons, William Lee Biles, Jr. and Richard Patrick Biles.
She is survived by her husband William Lee Biles, her daughter Belinda Biles
Manix (husband, Dan Manix),
sons Daniel Craig Biles (wife, Christy Powell Biles) and Timothy Michael Biles
(wife, Bonnie Clinton Biles),
grandchildren Belinda Anjanette Hullett, Jeremy Louis Hullett, Michael Justin
Biles (wife, Telisha Biles) and William Chadwick Biles,
brother Jesse Patrick Colvin (wife, Evelyn Colvin), sisters Marie Edwards,
Louise Dunavant (husband, Mark Dunavant) and Frannie Hughes (husband, Ray
Hughes).
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hullett, Justin Biles, Chad Biles and Dan Manix;
Honorary Pallbearer, Angie Hullett.
BIRDSONG, Annie Ruth Curtis
Annie Ruth Birdsong, age 92, died on Friday, 2-11-2011, at the National Health
Care in Pulaski, TN.
She was born in Lincoln County, TN on 5-17-1918, her parents were the late Henry
and Anna Curtis, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Thomas
Birdsong, 6 sons, Bobby Gene, Thomas Farrell, James Dwight, Hollis, Joe Mack and
Tony Ray Birdsong.
Funeral services held at the Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, with burial in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Survivors are: sons, Robert Birdsong of Pulaski, TN, William Birdsong and wife
Betty of Pulaski, TN, Curtis Birdsong and wife Sandy of Lewisburg, TN, Lane
Birdsong and wife Artenia of Pulaski, TN, brother, James Lester Curtis of North
Carolina, sister, Myrtis Dunnavant of Liberty Community, TN, 18 grandchildren,
23 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
BIRDSONG, Bobby Gene
The Pulaski Citizen March 17, 1971
BOBBY GENE BIRDSONG
Funeral services for Bobby Gene Birdsong, 30, who died Friday March 12, of a
self inflicted gunshot wound, were held Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home. Rev. William Suddarth officiating and burial was in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Mr. Birdsong was found lying in the bathroom with a self-inflicted bullet wound
from a 38 caliber pistol, according to Deputy Sheriff, Reedy Mitchell. Mitchell
said he was shot in the chest. J. W. Carr, coroner, investigated the death which
was termed self-inflicted.
Born July 1, 1940 in Giles County, he was the son of Henry Thomas and Annie Ruth
Curtis Birdsong, who survive. He was employed in the construction business.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by eight brothers, William, Robert,
Thomas F, James Dwight, Joe Mack, Stevie Lane, and Curtis Birdsong, all of
Pulaski and Hollis Birdsong of Ardmore.
BIRDSONG, Eleanor
Miss Eleanor Birdsong, a pioneer in Tennessee's food marketing information
program, begun in 1955, died Sunday in Giles County Hospital after a long
illness at seventy nine years of age. She was the daughter of the late Tully and
Mae Abernathy Birdsong. A graduate of Martin College, she received her B. S.
degree from George Peabody College in 1921, after which she began a thirteen
year distinguished career in Tennessee secondary schools. Miss Birdsong
organized the Home Economics Department in the Watertown School System in 1934
and shortly thereafter became Canning Supervisor in Middle Tennessee for the
Tennessee Emergency Relief.
Early in 1955 when Tennessee began its food marketing information program, Miss
Birdsong was appointed its first agent. The Giles County native retired as
Consumer Marketing Information Specialist in 1968 and returned to Pulaski, where
she became active in the First United Methodist Church, the local and state Red
Cross, the National Home Economics Association and the Home Demonstration Agents
Association.
Services for Miss Birdsong were held Tuesday at the Bennett May Chapel with the
Rev. Paul Allen officiation. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery. She is
survived by five sisters; Miss Tullie Mae Birdsong and Miss Ethel Birdsong of
Pulaski; Mrs. Douglas Moore, Birmingham, Al; Mrs. Loyd Prentice, Myrtle Beach,
S. C. and Mrs. Evans Kelsey, Florence, Al.
Miss Birdsong leaves two brothers; Thomas A. Birdsong of Pulaski and Tully
Birdsong of Bluefield, W. Va., as well as several nieces and nephews.
BIRDSONG, James Dwight
The Pulaski Citizen April 2, 1985
JAMES DWIGHT BIRDSONG
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, James Dwight Birdsong and one daughter, Heather Dawn
Birdsong, both of Diana,; his mother, Annie Ruth Curtis Birdsong, 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.
*******
Pulaski Citizen April 2, 1985
MAN DIES IN COLLISION
A 32 year old Pulaski man became Giles County's first 1985 traffic fatality when
he was killed in a head-on collision around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday on Highway 64 East
near the Bunker Hill Community.
James Dwight Birdsong, of Route 5, was dead on arrival at Hillside Hospital
after his truck collided with a fuel truck, belonging to the Giles County
Highway Department, which was being driven by Denmon Hood, of 505 South Second
St.
Dorsey Johns, superintendent of the highway department, said Hood told him that
Mr. Birdsong came into the lane in which he was driving, causing the two to hit
head-on.
According to State Trooper Hershel Maurice, the wreck remains under
investigation. No charges have been placed.
Trooper Maurice said that Birdsong was on his way to work when the accident
occurred.
Funeral services for the Giles County native will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the
chapel of Carr and Erwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Owen Lewter officiating.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruth Birdsong of Elkton; one daughter,
Heather Birdsong of Diana; a son, Jamie Dwight Birdsong of Diana; and six
brothers, Robert Wayne, William, Thomas Farrell, Curtis, Hollis, Joe Mack and
Lane Birdsong, all of Pulaski.
BIRDSONG, Mable Inez Woodall
Mable Inez Birdsong, age 73 of Pulaski, passed away Monday December, 31 2012 at
St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Mrs. Birdsong was born December 10, 1939 to Hubert C. and Mable Agnes Miles
Woodall. She was retired from Maremont Gabriel and was preceded in death by her
parents and one son Donny Brown.
Visitation will be Wednesday January 2, 2013 from 3 until 8 p.m. at Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home. Funeral will be 1 p.m. Thursday January 3, 2013 at Carr & Erwin
Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include daughters Penny Wright and husband Ricky of Fayetteville,
Nikki Watson of Pulaski, sisters Ardith Bell of Muncie, Ind., Juanita Shirley of
Jasper, GA, Brenda Shell of Muncie, Ind., four grandchildren Cassie Hollis, Ryan
Harmond, Makinzy Watson, Cody Watson, two great grandchildren Lexi Jones and
Clay Hollis.
BOCKOVEN, William "Bill"
Mr. William (Bill) Bockoven of Pulaski passed away Saturday, September 03, 2011,
at Hillside Hospital.
A graduate of The Ohio State University and Ashland College with a Masters in
Business Administration. He was a former plant manager of Torrington-Fafnir, and
local co-owner of Hometown Digital, and 54 years old.
Funeral Service will follow on Friday, September 9th at 11:00am at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Niles Worsham
officiating.Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, Tn.
He was preceded in death by his,
Parents, Marlin Bockoven and Jean Russell Bockoven
He is survived by his,
Wife, Kimberly A. "Kim" Barnes Bockoven of Pulaski, TN.
Son, Ben Bockoven and wife Jackie of Waco, TX.
Son, Nick Bockoven of Murfreesboro, TN.
Brother, David Bockoven and wife Nenita of Houston, TX.
Brother, Ken Bockoven and wife Carol of Ashland, OH.
Grandmother, Helen Russell of Killbuck, OH.
Father-in-law, Charlie Barnes of Ashland, OH.
A niece and nephews also survive.
BRAMLETT, Inette
Inette Bramlett a resident of Pulaski and 86 years old.
Visitation will begin Friday at 11am at the St. James Primitive Baptist Church
with Elder J.C. Harney officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
* ABERNATHY, Ruffin,
Ruff (Ruffin) Abernathy, (b. 1845; d. 26 Jul. 1926) fought in the Civil War
along with his owner Tom Abernathy, and received a pension. According to the
information submitted to the Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners, Ruffin
Abernathy was a cook, serving in the 3rd Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Regiment
under Captain Flavel C. Barber, in the Confederate army of 1863. Captain Barber
was killed in the battle of Resaca, Georgia. Ruffin was then taken in charge of
by Surgeon General Samuel H. Stout of the Confederate army and placed as servant
in the Distributing Hospital at Atlanta, Georgia. When Generals Hood and Sherman
fought the battle of Atlanta in 1864, Surgeon General Stout moved him from
Atlanta hospital to the hospital at Lisonia, Alabama. After this fight, Surgeon
General Stout took him back to or near Atlanta, Georgia in 1865. Later General
Lee surrendered and as Rebel soldiers were coming in every day, General Stout
was about to be discharged, so he called him from the Distributing Hospital near
Atlanta to the discharging office and he took the oath at the same time of
General Stout. "Then and there" they left the army together and General Stout
took him back to his old home where he was taken from at the beginning of the
war. He received an honorable discharge.
* ADAMS, John, Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. The son of Irish
immigrants, he entered the United States Military Academy in 1841, graduating
25th in his class. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the 1st Dragoons-United
States Regular Army, he served under Captain Philip Kearny in the Mexican War.
On March 16, 1848, he was brevetted for gallantry and meritorious conduct at the
Battle of Santa Cruz de Rosales and in 1851 was commissioned 1st Lieutenant.
Promotion to Captain followed in 1856. Except for 2 years as a recruiting
officer, he completed his United States Army career on frontier duty at Fort
Crook, California, where he resigned on May 31, 1861. He traveled to New York
City, where he learned that General Winfield Scott had ordered the arrest of
Regular Army officers suspected of resigning to join the Confederacy. Evading
capture, he went to Tennessee, enlisted in the Confederate army as a Captain of
Cavalry, and was placed in command at Memphis. By May 1862 he had advanced to
Colonel and by December to Brigadier General, assuming command of Brigadier
General Lloyd Tilghman's Mississippi infantry brigade after Tilghman's death in
May 1863. He served under General Joseph E. Johnston during the campaign to
relieve Vicksburg, then joined Lieutenant General Leonidas Polk in Mississippi,
marching with him to Resaca, Georgia, where he was transferred to the Army of
Tennessee. His brigade served in the advance during most of General John B.
Hood's campaign to force Major General William T. Sherman northward after the
fall of Atlanta, and he received commendation for his valiant service. He
remained with Hood during the Franklin and Nashville Campaign, serving briefly
under Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest. He was severely wounded in the right
arm early in the Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864, but refused to leave the
field. Later that day he was killed leading his regiment in a determined but
unsuccessful assault on the Union lines. He was one of six Confederate Generals
killed during the battle.
* BRAMLETT, Judge Lunsford Meredith Bramlett, He was born about 1780 in North Carolina. He
married Sarah Slater in Williamson County Tennessee on June 29 1815. After her
death he married Mary Crockett on Sept 14, 1848.
Sketches of the Bench and Bar of Tennessee by Joshua William Caldwell
Among the Tennesseans of former times who were once prominent, who performed
valuable public service, and whose names are all but unknown to the present
generation, is Lunsford M. Bramlett.
He was, like many others whose names belong to our history, a native of North
Carolina. He was born in Surry County, but exactly when, it is impossible to
say. Conflicting accounts of the descent of his father are given, some saying
that he was of English origin, and others that he was of Huguenot or
Scotch-Irish stock. It is certain that his mother was of the Virginia family of
Taylors, and was remotely akin to Zachary Taylor.
The future Chancellor probably was born in the last decade of the last century.
It appears that soon after his birth the family went to Wilkes County Georgia,
where he was reared. In 1813 he came to Tennessee, and on march 7, 1814, was
admitted to the bar at Pulaski. He was a diligent and persevering student of the
law, zealous in behalf of his clients and more than ordinarily prone to enter
into their feelings. That he was a successful lawyer, and was esteemed by the
public and by the profession, is proved by his elevation to the bench at a time
when judicial office was carefully bestowed. He became Chancellor in 1836, and
served until 1844, He died in 1854. After retiring from the bench he endured the
hard fortune that waits on retired Judges, and was unable to regain his
practice.
In his life he was devoted to the law, and after his death the settlement of his
estate seems to have occupied surviving members of the profession for some time.
As Chancellor he was distinguished not for brilliancy or readiness of decision,
bur for careful and conscientious investigation, and an earnest desire to be
just. At the bar he was not an eloquent speaker, but a painstaking and zealous
advocate, who by fair means made the best of every case.
This is the record, not of a great man, but of an excellent and worthy one, a
good lawyer, and a competent and upright Judge.
The Goodspeed History of Wilson County, Tennessee
The Chancery Court of Wilson County convened for the first time July 25, 1836,
at the court house in Lebanon, the Chancery Court of the State having been
created during that year, having been provided for by the Constitutional
Convention of 1834. Hon. Lunsford M. Bramlett was the presiding chancellor, and
John H. Dew was appointed clerk and master.
BREWER, Samuel Richardson
Sam BrewerFuneral services for Samuel Richardson Brewer, 80, retired carpenter,
who died Thursday morning, July 22, at Giles County Hospital, after a long
illness, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral
Home. Dr. Clark Hensley, pastor of the First Baptist Church, will officiate and
burial will take place in Maplewood Cemetery.Born December 13, 1873, in Coffee
County, [TN] he was the son of the late Henry Brewer and Jane Montgomery Brewer.
He had lived in Giles County most of his life and was a member of Welcome Valley
Baptist Church, near Pulaski.Mr Brewer is survived by [the rest of the page is
cut off.] Pulaski Citizen July 21, 1954
BRINDLEY, Robert Bryson, Sr.
August 01, 1934 - August 22, 2009 - - - - - - - - -Robert Bryson Brindley, Sr.,
a lifelong resident of Pulaski, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the age
of 75. Mr. Brindley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pulaski. He made
significant contributions to his community and his industry for more than 50
years.Mr. Brindley founded Brindley Construction, LLC of Pulaski, Tennessee in
1960. A modest man, he was well known to industry leaders across the southeast
as a man of integrity and honor. He built the company from a home building
operation with his late father, S. W. Brindley into one of the leading general
contracting companies in Middle Tennessee. He faced each personal and business
decision with integrity, honor and loyalty. He passed this legacy to his family
who today are carrying forward his vision in construction, development and
realty businesses founded by their father. Robert Brindley's dedication to the
employees, vendors and customers of Brindley Construction was legendary.His love
of business was exceeded only by his love for his family.He is preceded in death
by his parents, S.W. and Edna Sneed BrindleyHe is survived by four sons, Robert
Brindley, Jr and wife Belinda, Ronnie Brindley and wife, Daryl, Richard Brindley,
Jeff Brindley and wife Sally all of Pulaski, and one daughter, Roxie Reynolds of
Nashville, special friend/son Aaron "Babe" London of Pulaski, sister Linda Dale
and husband Terry of Pulaski, and 15 Grandchildren, 8 great
grandchildren.Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2009
at the First Baptist Church of Pulaski, Tennessee, with Brother Doug Plumlee
officiating. Burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery.Pallbearers are Preston
Murrey, Solon Holt, Rand Hayes, Mike Patton, Ted Barnett and Andy Higgins.
Honorary pallbearer is Jerry Miles, a lifelong friend.
BROCK, Cecil
OBITUARY: Posted on June 21, 2005 BY WKSR Radio, Pulaski, TN
Cecil Brock died today at Hillside Hospital. A resident of Pulaski, he was a
member of the East Hill Church of Christ, a retired mechanic with Murrey
Chevrolet and 83 years old.
Visitation will be held from 5-9pm tomorrow at Giles County Funeral Home.
Services will be held Thursday at 11am in the chapel of Giles County Funeral
Home with Paul Sain, Brandon Britton and Kelly Webb officiating. Burial will
follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife Mary Harwell Brock, and two daughters Mary Carol
Gulley and husband Charles and Nancy Susan Alsup and husband Jimmy, all of
Pulaski. He is survived by a son Dwight Osborne Brock and wife Judith and
daughter-in-law Basia Brock, all of Franklin Tennessee. Eight grandchildren and
three great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents
Bunyon Bruce and Ellie Lou Hendricks Brock, a son Gary Glen Brock and a sister
Marceline Paysinger.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Hill Church of Christ
Building Fund or to the American Heart Association. Giles County & Bennett-May
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Cecil Brock.
BROWN, Carolyn Moore
Carolyn Moore Brown of Pulaski passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at her
residence in Pulaski. She was born on May 19, 1927 in
Decatur, Alabama and was 85 years old. She was a member of East Hill Church of
Christ.
Visitation will be on Saturday, May 18th from 4:00 until 8:00pm at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be on Sunday, May 19th at 2:00pm in the chapel of
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Cooper officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery
She was preceded in death by her,
parents, John H. and Lena Belle Whitmire Moore
daughter-in-law, Judy Henson Brown
brother, John H. Moore, Jr.
She is survived by her,
husband, Jessie Millis Brown of Pulaski
daughter, Denise Dillon (Dan) of Goodspring
son, Eddie Brown of Pulaski
son, Garry Moore Brown of Pulaski
son, Ron Brown and wife Sheryl of Culleoka
grandchildren, Brian Bassham (Bonnie), Kevin Brown (Becca), Andy Brown (Amanda),
Joshua Brown, Dawn Brown, Angela Robinson (Mike), Randall Dodson (Ricky), Adam
May, Benjamin May, Daniel May, Erin Watkins(Joseph), Jordan Brown, and Zachary
Brown.
great-grandchildren, Colby, Carter and Ellie Bassham, Judah and Titus Watkins,
Anna and Natalie Robinson, Graham May, Carter Grey Dodson, Riley, Rayden, Reanna,
and Ramsey Brown.
BROWN, Dimple Odell Minatra
BROWN, Dimple Minatra The Pulaski Citizen 24 Oct 1962 Funeral services for Mrs.
Dimple Minatra Brown, 44, wife of Julius P. Brown, were held at 3 o'clock,
Sunday afternoon at Bennett May Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Mack
Pinkelton, with the burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died at 9:30
o'clock Friday night, October 19, at Giles County Hospital after a long
illness.Born September 10, 1918, in Giles County, she was the daughter of Guy
Minatra of Bunker Hill and the late Mrs. Mary Cardin Minatra who died in 1952.In
addition to her father and husband, Mrs. Brown is survived by three sons, George
Brown, Giles County, and James Edward and John Wayne Brown, both of Lawrence
County; nine daughters, Mrs. Charles Kimbrough, Mrs. Mahlon Willoughby, Mrs.
Frankie Green, and Mrs. Billy Wayne Massey, Giles County, Misses Elaine, Julia
Kay, Linda, Diane and Rosemary Brown, Lawrence County; ten grandchildren; six
brothers, Oliver C. Minatra, Nashville, David Minatra, Atlanta, Ga., William
Minatra, Columbia, Bob Minatra, Memphis, and Claude and Joe H. Minatra, Pulaski;
and four sisters, Mrs. A. J. Burke, Nashville, Mrs. M. T. Newman, Athens, Ala.,
Mrs. Ed Cobb, Nashville, and Mrs. James H. Mansfield, Pulaski.Bennett May and
Company in charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Estelle
Estelle Brown, 93, Of Giles County, Died At The Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
Visitation Will Be Saturday 11:00 Until 12:00 At Beulah Baptist Church. Services
Will Following Visitation Saturday, Jan 3 2008, At 12:00 At The Church With Rev.
Moses Phillips Officiating. Burial Will Be In Maplewood Cemetery.
Queen Ann Funeral Home Is In Charge Of Arrangements For Estelle Brown
BROWN, Mabel Doris Tidwell
Pulaski Citizen, March 24, 2009, A3 Obituary
BROWN, Mabel Doris
[Mrs. Mabel Doris Brown, 78, of Pulaski died March 11, 2009 at NHC HealthCare of
Pulaski.
#She was retired from the U.S. Government Draft Board as a secretary. She is
preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mabel Clara Pillow Tidwell; and her
husband, Staley Brown. #Carr and Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements. #Survivors include her brother, Sam Tidwell of Pulaski; two
sisters, Elizabeth Davis of Pulaski and Louise Michalick (sic; should be
Michalik) of Canton, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.]
BROWN, Marvin
The Pulaski Citizen 7 Nov 1962 Funeral services for Marvin Brown, resident of the
Elkton section, were held at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at Bennett-May
Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Raymond L. Greenway. Burial took place in
Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Brown died at 3:30 o'clock Monday morning, November 5,
at Giles County Hospital.A native of Giles County, he was the son of the late
Rev. and Mrs. Willis Brown. He was a member of the Methodist Church.Mr. Brown is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook, Pulaski.Bennett-May Funeral Home in
charge of arrangements.
BROWN, Robert Hutton
The Pulaski Citizen 4 Dec 1968 Robert Hutton Brown, 78, senior partner of Brown's
Car Center, died at Maury County Hospital on Thursday afternoon, November 28th after only a few days illness. Funeral services were held at 3 o'clock Friday
afternoon at First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Neal Dean, pastor, officiating.
Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Brown was born in Asheville, N. C.,
on March 25, 1892, son of the late Robert Schuford and Sallie Smith Brown. His
father was a minister of the Tennessee Presbyterian Church and the family
returned to Tennessee shortly after the birth of their son. Pastorates were held
by the Rev. Brown at Lynnville and Pulaski in Giles County, about 1904, and in
Fayetteville. In 1911, Mr. Hutton Brown entered the automobile business with his
brother-in-law, O. W. Pope in Fayetteville, later becoming partners with the
late Frank Rambo in the Rambo-Brown Motor Company. Later he ran the Ford Agency
in Fayetteville and in 1930 formed a partnership with the late Robert Yancey in
Pulaski. Two years later he took over the Chevrolet agency, and in 1941 was
joined in partnership by R. M. Bowers, the company Bowers-Brown Motor Co.,
selling Buicks and Chevrolets. The partnership continued until 1961, when Mr.
Brown opened Brown's Car Center on Lawrenceburg Highway, where his son, R. H.
Brown, Jr., joined him to form the present partnership in 1962.Mr. Brown was a
veteran of World War I. He was three times commander of Pulaski American Legion
Post No. 60, and was the architect and designer of the present Legion Club Home,
when it was purchased, remodeled and renovated by the Post in the 1940's and
converted from a residence into a club house. He also was responsible for the
designing of the Pulaski Municipal Swimming Pool and for superintending the
construction of Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, all of these projects having
been performed voluntarily as a civic duty. He was a life-long Presbyterian and
an elder in First Presbyterian Church, and a charter member of Pulaski Exchange
Club. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mildred Rodes of
Petersburg; two daughters, Mrs. Aubrey Hagan, Jr., Pulaski, Mrs. James Perkins,
Nashville and one son, R. Hutton Brown, Jr., Pulaski, and seven grandchildren.
BROWN, Staley S.
The Giles Free Press, October 11, 2007
Obituary
STALEY S. BROWN
[Mr. Staley S. Brown, 79, of Pulaski died Oct. 9, 2007, at St. Thomas Hospital
in Nashville. #He was the son of the late Allen and Sadie Brown, a Korean War
veteran, retired from the U. S. Postal Service in Lewisburg and served on the
Lewisburg Police Department. #Funeral services were to have been held today
(Thursday) at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home. Burial was to have been in Maplewood
Cemetery. #The family requests donations be made to the charity of donor's
choice. #Survivors include his wife, Mabel Doris Tidwell Brown of Pulaski;
sisters, Marion Brown McConnell of Chattanooga and Agnes Brown Chapman of the
Possum Trot community; brother-in-law Sam Tidwell and two sisters-in-law,
Elizabeth Tidwell Davis and Louise Tidwell Michalik.
BROWN, Thomas Larimore
The Pulaski Citizen 5 Feb 1969 T. Larimore Brown, 74, retired Texaco oil
distributor, died at Giles County Hospital on Monday afternoon after a long illness.Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Bennett-May Funeral Home, with Andrew Brown, minister of Second Street Church of
Christ officiating. Burial took place in Maplewood Cemetery.Mr. Brown was a
native of Giles County, born April 12, 1894, son of the late J. Tom Brown and
Ida Keltner Brown.He was educated in Giles County schools. As a young man he was
employed at The Union Bank, where he was a member of the staff for fifteen
years. In 1930, he took over the Giles County dealership of Texaco Oil Company,
in which business he continued until his retirement about a year ago.Mr. Brown
was an elder of the Second Street Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World
War I and a member of Post No. 60, American Legion, which organization presented
him with a fifty-year pin last Veteran's Day, November 11th.He is survived by
his wife, the former Miss Reavis Hardy; one daughter, Mrs. James R. Sparks, of
Portsmouth, Va.; four sisters, Mrs. N. B. Hardeman and Mrs. M. S. Richardson,
Columbia, Mrs. Stewart Thomas, Lewisburg, and Mrs. Harley Weatherly,
Chattanooga; two brothers, Robert K. Brown, Lynnville and J. K. Brown,
Hermitage; and four grandchildren.
BROWNLOW, John Milton
The Pulask Citizen, Dec 19, 1962. Funeral services for John Milton Brownlow 79,
retired famer of the Rockwood Community, were held at 1:30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon at Bennett-May Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Wesley Holden and
the Rev. William H. Moss, Methodist ministers. Burial took place in the ffamily
lot in Maplewood Cemetery. Mr. Brownlow died Friday afternoon Dec 14, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Dan Williams, in Birmingham, Ala. where he had been
making his home. Born May 16, 1883 in Giles County, he was the son of the late
Sterling Brownlow and Mrs. Elizabeth Paisley Brownlow. His wife, Mrs. Rena Petty
Brownlow, died in 1956. He was a member of the Methodist Church. In addition to
the daughter in Birmingham, Mr. Brownlow is survied by two sons, Roy P.
Brownlow, Pulaski druggist, and Ben Brownlow, Pulaski, Lumber dealer, three
other daughters, Mrs. Leslie Clark, Cornersville, Mrs. Charles Solomon, Pulaski
and Mrs. Andrew Birchett, Nashville; twnty-one grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Jim Forsythe, Hohenwald, and one brother,
Leonard Brownlow, Ethridge. Bennett-May Funderal Home in charge of arrangements.
BROWNLOW, Rena M.
The Pulaski Citizen, Nov. 14, 1966. Funeral services for Mrs. John M. Browlow,
69, resident of Cedar Grove section, were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at
Cedar Grove Methodist Church of which she was a member. Rites were conducted by
the Rev. James D. Bass, Jr., pastor of the church, and Dr. William H. Mansfield,
associate pastor of First Methodist Church and burial took place in Maplewood
Cemetery. Mrs. Brownlow died at one o'clock Monday morning, November 12, at
Giles County Hospital following a prolonged illness. The former Miss Rena Mae
Petty, she was born February 21, 1887, the daughter of Mrs. Helen Hanna Petty
and the late John Petty. Mrs. Brownlow in addition to her mother, is survived by
her husband, John M. Brownlow; two sons, Roy P. Brownlow, Pulaski druggist, and
Ben Brownlow, Plaski lumber dealer; four daughters, Mrs. Dan Williams,
Birmingham, Al., Mrs. Leslie Clark, Mrs. Charles Solomon, Mrs. Andrews Birchett,
all of Cedar Grove, serveral grandchildren and great grandchildren, three
sisters, Mrs. David C. Neal Tarpley, Mrs. Albert M. Harrison, Cedar Grove, and
Mrs. Osten Blassingame, Sarasota Fla, and three brothers, J. Elmer Petty,
Pulaski, Edd T. Petty, Sr., Aspen Hill and Earl Petty, Sarasota, Fla. A niece
Mrs. Ervin M. Braly was reared in the home. Bennett-May and Company, Morticians
in charge.
BRYANT, Jimmy Lee
The funeral for Jimmy Lee Bryant, 64, of Ardmore, Tenn., will be at 11 a.m.
Friday at Ardmore First Baptist Church in Ardmore, Ala., with the Rev. Sammy
Brister and Chris Barnett officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in
Pulaski, Tenn. Visitation is 4:30-9 p.m. today at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home.
Mr. Bryant died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009, at Huntsville Hospital. Jimmy Lee Bryant
was born Oct. 2, 1944 in Ardmore, Ala., to Ben Bryant and Mable Culps Bryant. He
lived all his life in this area. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of
Ardmore First Baptist Church. He was a member of Local 377 Plumbers and Steam
Fitters. He was a devoted father and loving husband who enjoyed playing with
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cameron Hope Rogers.
He was also preceded in death by five siblings and his parents. Survivors
include his wife, Betty C. Bryant of Ardmore, Tenn.; three sons, Gearil Rogers
of Athens, Emory Rogers and wife Diane, and Brian "Bo" Rogers and wife Carolyn,
all of Ardmore, Ala.; two grandchildren, Logan and Donny Rogers; two brothers,
Billy Bryant and wife Shirley of Elkmont, and David Bryant and wife Patricia of
Ardmore, Ala; two sisters, Ruby Blade and husband Bill of Ardmore, Tenn., and
Shirley Powell of Ardmore, Ala.; special extended family, Woodrow Rogers of
Shelbyville, Tenn., Ruth Kurowski of Bartlesville, Okla., Martha Newton of
Ardmore, Ala., and John W. Rogers of Estill Springs, Tenn.The family requests
that donations be made to Ardmore First Baptist Church Building Fund, 26670 5th
St., Ardmore, AL, 35739, or your favorite charity.Pallbearers will be Gearil
Smith, Terry Fincher, Glen Rogers, Daryl Bryant, Mark Blackwell and Stanley
Smith. [Published in The News-Courier on 1/15/2009]
BUNCH, Otis Houston
Otis Bunch, youngest son of Mrs. M. J. Bunch, who keeps the toll gate on the
Brick Church pike has been working in Ensley, Alabama, for sometime. Sunday
morning about 3 o'clock, the house where he was boarding burned, and a telegram
received here later in the day brought the sad news that his body had been found
among the ruins. Jim and Walter Bunch, two older brothers, went on the first
train, and brought the remains to Pulaski for burial. Funeral services were
conducted Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Will Bunch, another
brother.
Otis was 19 years and 7 months old, and had lived a quiet studious, industrious
life.
The Birmingham Age Herald of Monday gives the following report of the
unfortunate occurrence: In the smoking ruins of the home of J. T. Fox, at Ensley
the mutilated remains of Otis Bunch, a young electrician, were found yesterday
morning shortly after daylight. . . the body was lying beside a wrecked piano,
where it had fallen from the room above when the floor gave way to the flames. .
. The house which was destroyed was a ten room structure . . . and was occupied
by Mr. Fox and family, who conducted a boarding house. Eighteen young men roomed
at the house and all were asleep when the house was discovered ablaze. By
leaping from upper story windows in their night clothes all of the young men
escaped except young Bunch. Several of them sustained slight injuries and lost
all their belongings. . When the inmates of the house had gotten together it was
found that young Bunch, who is only nineteen years of age, was missing. . .
suspicion was aroused as to how he came to his death. . . The Ensley police are
investigating the matter . . .The theory is advanced that young Bunch was
murdered and the house set on fire to hide the crime. No alarm was turned in
until the structure was almost consumed. Otis Bunch came to Ensley from Pulaski,
Tennessee, several months ago and secured a position in the Ensley steel mills
as an electrician. He was paid a big salary in full Saturday, but none of his
money had been found, though it is possible it was burned in the fire. The
entire affair is enveloped in mystery and the city attorney and police are
working hard to solve it. No direct charges have been made against any
individual, but on account of the horrible mutilation of the boy's body the
authorities deemed an investigation necessary. The remains sent to Pulaski,
Tennessee. The funeral services will be held tomorrow.
Source - The Pulaski Citizen - June 26, 1902
Montgomery Advertiser - Montgomery, Alabama June 23, 1902.
WAS RICH YOUTH SLAIN?
Mutilated Remains of Otis Bunch Found in the Smoking Ruins of an Alabama
Boarding House.
Birmingham, Al. Jun 23. - The mutilated remains of Otis Bunch, a young
electrician employed in the steel mills at Ensley, have been found in the
smoking ruins of a large boarding house there. The authorities believe the boy
was murdered and the house fired to hide the crime. His head was almost severed
and his dismembered libs scattered. The face was badly burned, but could be
recognized. Bunch, was 18 years old, came from Pulaski, Tenn. and is said to
belong to a wealth family.
BUNN, Joyce Marie
Joyce Marie Bunn, age 74 of Pulaski passed away February 12, 2013.
Survivors include her husband Buddy Bunn of Pulaski, sister-in laws Merry Merle
Sigmon of Pulaski and Marie Woodard of Columbia, Nephews Jonas Bunn, Steven
Sigmon and Dustin Sigmon, nieces Tommi Henderson, Bridget Rolin, and Dixil
Humphrey, great nephews Tim Woodard and Darren, great nieces Penny Hubbell and
Tammy Woodard.
Visitation with the family will be held 11:00 a.m. until Funeral Service time at
1:00 p.m. Thursday February 14, 2013 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with Robert
Hatfield officiating. Burial to follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
BUTCHER, Nick
Nick Butcher, 98, of Pulaski died Wednesday, January 14, in Giles County
Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Friday at 1:00 p. m. at Carr and Erwin Chapel
with the Rev. Mack Pinkelton and Church of Christ minister Richard Jones
officiating. Interment followed in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Butcher, who was born in Hungary, was a retired employee of Stanley, Inc.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ruby Grandage Butcher; seven daughters, Mrs.
Boots Shelton, Mrs. Katy Aymett, Mrs. Millie Phillips and Miss Sadie Butcher,
all of Pulaski, Miss Dena Butcher of Nashville, Mrs. Annie Bowen of Lewisburg
and Mrs. Eloise Hollingsworth of Petersburg; a son, Mitchell James Butcher of
Pulaski, 37 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
from "The Pulaski Citizen", January 14, 1976
BUTCHER, Ruby Grandage
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.
from "The Giles Free Press", February 2, 1983.
CALDWELL, Robert
Early minister for First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski, TN. Rev. Caldwell, who
came to Pulaski to take charge of the Female Academy in Nov. 1842, was engaged
to supply the Presbyterian Church. He continued at the Academy until 1856 and at
the Church until 1865.
His wife Lavinia Maria predeceased him in 1858 and is buried at Maplewood
Cemetery in Pulaski.
Rev. Caldwell (according to the Thurs., Sept 19, 1889, Pulaski Citizen) "died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. F. Alexander, last Friday, September 13th, in
his 85th year." "The funeral took place at the Presbyterian Church Saturday
afternoon conducted by Rev. D. L. Wilson and burial took place at Maplewood."
CALLAHAN, Jacqueline "Jackie" Gaines
PULASKI � Jacqueline "Jackie" Gaines Callahan, 78, died Tuesday, April 28, 2009,
at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in Pulaski. Burial
will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation was Thursday at the funeral home.
She was a native of Toney, Ala., former resident of Frankewing and a past
co-owner of the Dixie Maid Drive In. She was a 1949 graduate of Beech Hill High
School where she was a standout basketball player. She was preceded in death by
parents William David and Ruth Hardeman Gaines, father of her children Carl
Callahan, sisters Lou Mae Noah and Margarette Rutledge.
Survivors include son Carl Edward "Eddie" Callahan Jr., daughter Celia Callahan
Abernathy, brothers Broadus Gaines of W.Va., Thelwood Gaines of Dickson, Jim
Gaines of Gladeville and Byron Gaines of Oklahoma, and three grandchildren.
CAMPBELL, Hilda Davenport
March 1, 1921 - October 13, 2010
Hilda Campbell, age 89 of Pulaski, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2010 at
Pulaski NHC.
Mrs. Campbell was the daughter of the late Robert Ira and Maude Ella Campbell
Davenport.
She was a homemaker and preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Tom A.
Campbell, and four brothers Bill, Raymond, Pat, and Campbell Davenport.
Funeral at Carr & Erwin Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include son Tommy Campbell and wife Faye of Pulaski, daughters Faye
Ledford and husband Billy of Belfast, Cheryl Alexander and husband Bert of
Plano, Texas, grandchildren Barry Ledford and wife Laura, Sheila Gann and
husband Mark, Allison Kirksey and husband Ryan, Ashley Miller and husband Tim,
great grandchildren Luke & Lillie Gail Ledford, Drew & Julie Gann, Jordan
Kirksey.
CARDEN, Henry
Henry Carden died at his home in Pulaski Sunday of heart disease and his burial
took place Monday afternoon in Maplewood Cemetery, after funeral rites by the
Rev. A. J. Morgan.
Mr. Carden would have been 82 years old in September and was a member of a
prominent and influential Bunker Hill family. He spent the greater part of his
life as a farmer, but for several years was in the merchandising business in
Pulaski. He was a man of high integrity and of deep religious convictions.
Mr. Carden's wife died several years ago and he is survived by the following
named children: Mrs. Ozro Park of Athens; Mrs. Cope Whitfield of Pulaski; Mrs.
Si Neal of Dallas; Mrs. Ruth Stone, El Paso, Tex., Neely Carden of Athens;
Cletus, Buford and Charlie Carden who are among the leading citizens of Tulas,
Okla. Murray Carden of Bunker Hill is a surviving brother.
He was buried on 31 Jul 1933 at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski, Giles Co.,
Tennessee.
Obituary -
The Pulaski Tennessee Citizen -
August 21, 1933.
CARDEN, Joanna Watson
Source: Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1958
Joanna Carden [Joanna Watson]
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 1 Aug 1851
Birth Place: Giles, Tennessee
Age: 62
Death Date: 20 Feb 1914
Death Place: Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee
Father's Name: John Watson
Father's Birth Place: Giles, Tennessee
Mother's Name: Eliza Loyd
Mother's Birth Place: Giles, Tennessee
The Pulaski (TN) Citizen, Thurs., Feb 26, 1914 In the death of Mrs. Henry Carden
which occurred at her home on Childress Street, Pulaski, Friday morning about 3
o'clock, a good woman, has passed from a life full of service for others to her
reward.
After funeral services at the residence conducted by her pastor, Rev. T. O.
Ragsdale, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, the body was laid away in Maplewood
Cemetery.
As the mother of a large family, Mrs. Carden reigned a veritable queen in the
home. She was ever careful for the comfort and happiness of others and they in
turn planned and worked for the comfort and happiness of "mother." Mrs. Carden's
health began failing about a year ago, and several months ago she lost hope of
regaining her health and patiently waited for the final summons. Recently there
was a family reunion at which all her children were present. She was delighted
to have them all together, but told them she did not expect ever to see them all
again in life.
The deceased is survived by her husband, and a sister, Miss Addie Watson, who
has made her home with them, and eight children as follows; Mrs. Silas Neal of
Fort Worth, Tex., Mrs. Ozro Park of Elkton, Tenn., Mrs. Copeland Whitfield of
Pulaski, Mrs. Robert Stone of Chattanooga, Neely Carden of Athens, Ala, and
Cletus, Buford and Charlie Carden of Claremore, Okla.
CARDIN, Robert F. "Cuz"
age 87 of Pulaski passed away February 5, 2013.
He was the son of the late James Hawkins and Helen Burch Cardin and a
retired Lineman with Pulaski Electric Service.
Survivors include his wife
of 60 years, Mary Jane T. Cardin of Pulaski, sons Glenn M. Cardin &
special friend Becky Boaz of Pulaski, and Monty J. Cardin and wife Ann of
Pulaski, sister Jean Hughes of Lewisburg, grandchildren Casey, Corey,
Elizabeth, and Chase Cardin, great grandchildren Gabby, Colton, and Alex,
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home. Funeral Services
will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2013 in the Carr & Erwin
Chapel with Robert Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood
Cemetery.
CAREY, Mary Josephine Phillips
Mary Josephine Phillips Carey, age 87, died on Sunday, 10-28-2012, at Maury
Regional Hospital in Columbia, TN.
She was born in Giles County, TN on December 6, 1924, retired from Genesco, she
was preceded in death by her husband, Maitland H. Carey and brother, John Walker
Phillips.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5PM to 8PM at the Carr & Erwin Funeral
Home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, 11-1-2012, at 2PM at the Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors are: son, Steve Carey of Pulaski, TN, several nieces and nephews.
CARROLL, Mark Marcellus
Mark Marcellus Carroll, age 83, died on Tuesday, 12-7-2010, at his home.
He was born in Old Hickory, TN on 3-12-1927, a farmer, served in the US Army,
his parents were the late Holmes and Elizabeth Spann Carroll,
he was preceded in death by daughter, Donna Jean Carroll, brother, Tommy
Carroll, sister, Ruby Sanders.
Funeral services at the Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Survivors are: Wife, Naomi Carroll of Pulaski, son, Tim Carroll and wife Rebecca
of Pulaski, daughters, Sherri Powell and husband Toby of Pulaski, TN, Tina Frank
and husband Rick of Owens Crossroads, AL, sisters, Beatrice Agee of Smyrna, TN,
Nancy Helms of Georgia, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.
CHAPMAN, Betty Jacquelyn Daughtry
Betty Jacquelyn Daughtry Chapman, age 83 of Pulaski, passed away yesterday.
She is survived by one grandson, Neal Fourakre and wife Shaunda of Pulaski,
brother Jerry Daughtry of Ethridge, and sisters Pauline Cross of Pulaski and
Thelma Rogers of Athens.
Visitation with the family will be held tomorrow from 2-4:00PM at Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00PM in the chapel of
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with Larry Thomas and Jerry Daughtry officiating.
Burial will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Anna Grace Memorial Missions Fund c/o C B &S Bank.
CHAPMAN, Evelyn Barlar
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home, 1910 Elkton Pike, Pulaski, Tn.
www.bennettmay.com
Evelyn Barlar Chapman of Pulaski passed away January 2, 2013 at NHC Healthcare
in Pulaski.
She was born on August 9, 1923 in Pulaski, Tennessee and was 89 years old.
She was a member of the Methodist Church and a homemaker.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 3rd from 10:00 until 2:00pm at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be on Thursday following visitation at 2:00pm in the
chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Brandon Bass officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her,
husband Loyd B. Chapman
parents, John C. and Verna Eloise Williams Barlar
daughter, Janice Chapman
brothers, Hillyard and Jerome Barlar
She is survived by her,
daughter, Norma Jean (Donnie)Thompson of Pulaski
granddaughter, Carolyn Yvonne (Mike) Nix
great-grandchildren, Brett Wade Helton, Blake Aaron Bryant, Brent Errin Nix,
Bridgette Carlena Nix
sister, Luree Maxwell
several nieces and nephews also survive
CHAPMAN, John Mark
John Mark "Old School" Chapman died yesterday at Vanderbilt hospital. He was an
employee of Holley Trucking, a resident of Pulaski and 46 years old.
Visitation will be held tomorrow from 3-7pm at Bennett-May - Giles County
Funeral Home.
Services will be held Sunday at 2pm in the Bennett-May - Giles Co. Funeral Home
chapel with Dr. Doug Plumlee officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Survivors include Tina Holley of Pulaski, son Jeremy Chapman and daughters,
Meredith Chapman and Holley Barnett and husband Jeffrey, all of Pulaski. He is
survived by a sister, Beverly Chapman of Pulaski and brother David Chapman of
Shelbyville. Five grandchildren, and a nephew, Justin Chapman also survive.
CHILDERS, Edward J.
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 1p.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 Ave.
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.
Survivors include his wife, Victoria L. Cotten 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 of Bradford,
Pennsylvania, Mrs. Ruby Beard of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, William Childers of
Maypearl, Texas.
CHILDERS, Leona Barcheers
Mrs. Leona B. Childers, 77, of Pulaski, died November 3, 1987 at Lawrenceburg
Manor Nursing Home in Lawrenceburg.
She was the wife of the late Robert Childers and the daughter of the late Floyd
and Mazzie Carr Barcheers.
Funeral services were held Wed. Nov. 4 at 2p.m. at Carr & Erwin Chapel with
Judson Hays officiating.
Born in Giles County, and a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Childers is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Stafford of Pulaski and Mrs. Alice Cole of
Columbia; six nieces and nephews.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery with Carr & Erwin in charge of arrangements.
CHILDERS, Robert A.
Waxahachie Daily Light Newspaper Monday, August 6, 1973
Childers Services Arranged
Robert A. Childers, 63, of 312 Brown St., Waxahachie, died at his home Sunday.
He had lived in Waxahachie since 1954.
Mr. Childers was born July 21, 1910, in Pulaski, Tenn., and was a member of the
First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Pulaski and worked
as a brick mason.
Funeral services are slated for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rudolph-Owens Chapel of the
Chimes with the Rev. Sam Tullock pastor, of the First Baptist Church,
officiating. Graveside services are planned for 4 p.m. Wednesday in the
Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski.
Survivors include his widow; three brothers, William J. Childers, Maypearl,
Forrest Childers of Raymond, Miss., and Edward Childers of Battle Creek, Mich;
three sisters, Mrs. John Greer of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Joe DePaul of
Bradford, PA., and Mrs. Johnny Beard of Orlando, Fla., serveral nieces and
nephews.
CHILDERS, Victoria Lorene "Vicki" Cotten
Mrs.Victoria Lorene Childers, age 78, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 at Columbia
Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fla.
A native of Haleyville, Ala., her husband was the late Edward Childers. Her
parents were the late Eligah F. and Emoline Burleson Cotten. She ws a member of
the Church of Christ, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #153 of
Battle Creek, Mich. She was also a member of T.O.P.S. of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Funeral services were held at 2p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997 from the Chapel of
the Bennett May Funeral Home conducted my Bro. Wilford Mobley, with interment in
the Maplewood Cemetery of Pulaski, Tennessee.
Survivors include 1 son: Joe F. Williamson of Belmond, Iowa; 1 sister; Perilee
Frank of Huntsville, Ala., 2 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a special
friend: Otto Rosswagg of Florida.
CHILDRESS,, Zelma
Zelma Childress, 82, 11 a.m. today at Giles County Chapel, burial in Maplewood
Cemetery. Mrs. Childress died Jan. 29, 2006. She was the widow of Amos
Childress.
Published in the Decatur Daily on 1/31/2006.
CHRISTOPHER, Mary Ellen Head
Mrs. Mary Ellen Christopher, 89, of Pulaski died Feb. 10, 2009, at her
residence.
Born Aug. 22, 1919, in Lynnville, she is preceded in death by her parents, Grady
and Bessie Kiser Head.
Graveside services at Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation at Carr and Erwin Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, William D. Christopher of Pulaski; sons, Joe
Christopher and wife Pam of Pulaski and Don Christopher of Murfreesboro; double
first cousin John Kiser of Cornersville; three grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren.
CLARK, Elizabeth Roper
Mrs. Elizabeth Roper Clark, 89, Pulaski died Feb. 18, 2009, 25 days shy of her
90th birthday.
She was a house wife for many years and later worked as a salesclerk, retiring
from The Peddler, a ladies clothing store in Pulaski.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Willis Clark.
Funeral services held in the chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home
with David Parr officiating.
Burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Steve Clark and wife Lynn; sister Rachel Smith of
Glasgow, Ky.; brother Bill Roper, of Louisville, Ky.; and two granddaughters,
Emily Clark Kirkpatrick and husband Chris of Huntsville, Ala., and Terri Wilburn
Smith and husband Gary of Germantown.
CLEMMONS, Larry Gene
The Pulaski Citizen, Pulaski Tennessee :
Larry Gene Clemmons
Mr. Larry Gene Clemmons, 50 of Pulaski, died Thursday January 21, 1999, at
Hillside Hospital.
Aa native of Louisiana, Mr. Clemmons was the son of the late George Eugene
Clemmons. He was employed as a roofing contractor for Turner Roofing Company.
The funderal services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at Bennett May Funeral Home
with Evan Tankersley officiating. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery. Survivors
include his mother Louise Hall of Pulaski, his wife Angela Clemmons of Pulaskie,
two sons Shawn Clemmons of Newton, Kansas; Jeremy Clemmons, of Rapid Falls, Wis,
four daughters Lisa Jo Doublin of Meenomonee Falls, Wis, Marsha Gene Clemmons of
Rapid Falls, Wis, Ashley Clemmons of Baraboo, Wis., Lori Ann Clemmons of
Pulaski, Tn one sister Mildred Diane Whitaker of Pulaski and one grandchild.
CLINE-LOFTON, Dodi
Dodi Cline-Lofton died Friday in Columbia. She was a resident of Pulaski and 52
years old.
Services will be held Tuesday at 2pm in the chapel of Carr & Erwin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, Roger Borne, III of Florence Alabama and a daughter,
Tammy Borne of Columbia. She is survived by three brothers Kenny Lofton of Hazel
Green, Shelby Lofton of Minor Hill and Floyd Lofton of Louisiana. Other
survivors include sisters, Tammy Wren of Pulaski and Lillie Taylor of Louisiana.
Three grandchildren also survive.
COLE, Beulah Mae
Obituary in The Pulaski Citizen
Miss Beulah May Cole, 69, manager of The Fair Store in Pulaski for the past
twelve years, died about noon Thursday at a Lawrenceburg Sanitarium after a
six-weeks illness.
The body was at Bennett-May Funeral Home Thursday afternoon and funeral services
were incomplete when The Citizen went to press.
A native of Giles Couinty, Miss Cole was the daughter of the late Lewis and
Elizabeth Balch Cole, and resided in the Minor Hill community prior to moving to
Pulaski about forty years ago to become connected with former Butler-Warren &
Company store as a saleslady. She later accepted a similar position with The
Fair Store, successor to the Butler-Warren Store, and had served as manager of
that store for approximately 12 years.
She was a member of the East Hill Church of Christ, the Pulaski Chamber of
Commerce, and the National Store Council.
Miss Cole is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Willie Sewell of Lynnville; Mrs. W.
M. Daniel of Prospect; Mrs. Ray Davis of Lawrenceburg, and Mrs. Russell Gilbert
of Akron, Ohio; and two brothers, W. C. Cole of Minor Hill and Earl Cole of
Nashville.
COLE, Georgia Nelson Davenport
Mrs. Georgia Nelson Cole, 98, of Athens, Ala., died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1991, at
Athens Nursing Home in Athens, Ala.
Graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 19, at Maplewood Cemetery with James
Merrett officiating. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Bennett May Funeral Home
was in charge of arrangements.
A native of Giles County, Mrs. Cole was the daughter of Levi P. and Eunice Adams
Davenport and was married to the late Thomas W. Cole. She was a member of the
Church of Christ and was a housewife.
Survivors include two sons, George W. Cole of Nashville, Clarence Reed Cole of
Athens, Ala, one daughter, Mrs. Mary Anna Campbell of Mayfield, Ky; seven
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
COLE, Wilburn Claude, Jr.
April 25, 1926 - January 15, 2011
Wilburn Claude Cole Jr., age 84 died on Saturday, 1-15-2011, at the Crockett
Hospital in Lawrenceburg, TN.
He was born in Giles County, TN on 4-25-1926, retired from Fafnir, his parents
were the late Wilburn Claude Cole, Sr. and Myrtle Thompson Cole, served in the
US Army during World War II.
Burial in the Maplewood Cemetery.
COLLINS, Geraldine "Jerre" White
Mrs. Geraldine (Jerre) White Collins, 87, of Pulaski died January 15, 2014, at
Meadowbrook Nursing Home.
She was born May 20, 1926 and is preceded in death by her father Bryan Jones
White, special aunt, Veda white, sisters, Ruby Rigsby, Mary Will Bivens and
grandson Daniel Eli Collins.
Funeral services will be Friday, January 17 at 11AM at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home
with Dr. Rick Broadway and Tom Sumners officiating, burial will be in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday, from 4PM to 8PM at the Carr & Erwin Funeral
Home.
She worked for the National Store for many years. The past few years she was
caregiver for her husband. Jerre was a lifelong member of First United Methodist
Church in Pulaski. She attended the Louise Henry Fellowship Class.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Frank D. Collins, sons, Danny
Collins and wife Beverly, Don Collins and wife Gina and one daughter, Cathy
Collins, three granddaughters, Stephanie Collins, Kim Miller (John), Dedi Kersey
(Brian). Three great grandsons, Grayson and Gibson Miller and Derek Kersey.
COLLINS, John Venson "Buddy", Jr.
Funeral for John V. "Buddy" Collins Jr., 55, of Pulaski, Tenn. was Monday, Jan.
29, at 11 a.m. at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.
Mr. Collins died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Maury Regional Hospital in
Columbia, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Venson Collins,
Sr. and Emma Dell ROBERSON-Stephenson.
He is survived by his wife, Norma Ramsey Collins of Pulaski; a daughter, Cynthia
Krause and husband Tony of Pulaski; a son, John Brian Collins of Dechard, Tenn.;
a grandson, Will Krause of Pulaski; two sisters, Vaneita Stockton of Mobile and
Nannette Ebert of Lawrenceburg, Tenn.; and two brothers, Harold Stephenson of
Elkton, Tenn. and Joseph Micah Stephenson of Falkville.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Giles County Fire & Rescue
Squad.
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COLVIN, Jesse P.
J.P. Colvin, of Pulaski, passed away October 31, 2012 at NHC Healthcare.
He was 86 years old.He was born on December 7, 1925 in Arab, Alabama and moved
to Pulaski at the age of 8 years old.
He was a Deacon of First Baptist Church of Pulaski,
taught school at Pulaski Elementary for two years, and retired as an insurance
agent for State Farm Insurance
where he worked 45 years, graduated from Giles County High School in 1943, and a
veteran of the United States Air Force. He attended Martin Methodist College and
received his
Batchelor's Degree from Peabody College in Nashville. He was a member of the
Exchange Club.
Visitation will be on Friday, November, 2nd from 11:00am until 2:00pm at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral service with military honors will follow at 2:00pm on Friday in the
chapel of Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Patrick Owens and Rev. Tony
Gomillion officiating.
Memorial donations are suggested to First Baptist Church, 407 South 1st Street,
Pulaski, Tennessee 38478.
He was preceded in death by his,
parents, Jesse Roy and Rosa Mae Lockridge Colvin
sister, Betty Colvin Biles
He is survived by his,
wife, Evelyn Hulme Colvin of Pulaski
daughter, Lucy Colvin Owens (Jerry) of Franklin
grandson, William Patrick Owens (Mikel ) of Franklin
grandson, Benjamin Bradley Owens of Murfreesboro
sister, Marie Colvin Edwards of St. Simons Island, Ga.
sister, Louise Colvin Dunavant (Mark) of Campbellsville
sister, Franny Colvin Hughes (Ray) of Murfreesboro, 8 nieces and 4 nephews and 3
great grandchildren also survive
COOK, Kirkland
Kirkland Cook, age 78 of Pulaski, passed away Friday April 8, 2011 at his home.
Mr. Cook was the son of the late John Edward and Charlie Emerline Parson Cook,
Sr.
He was also preceded in death by three daughters Cynthia, Diane and Christie
Lynn Cook, three brothers Orman, John and Dale Cook, and was retired from
Consolidated Packaging.
Funeral services at Carr & Erwin Chapel with interment in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife Helen Frances Cook, of Pulaski, brothers Elwood Cook
and wife Jean of Pulaski, Jerry and wife Debbie of Nashville, sister Ann
Hazelton of Nashville, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
COOK, Mae Attkisson
Mae Attkisson Cook, age 94, died on Thursday, 9-24-09, at the Meadowbrook
Nursing Home in Pulaski, TN.
She was born in Giles County, TN on 6-1-1915, retired from Genesco. Her husband
was the late Jimmie Cook.
Funeral services held at the Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood
Cemetery.
Survivors are: Niece and care giver, Betty Nave of Fall River Community, several
nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.
COOPER, Lois Ellen Goats
October 24, 1921 - June 21, 2011
Lois Ellen Cooper, age 89, died on Monday, 6-21-2011, at the Meadowbrook Nursing
Home in Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee. She was born in Giles County, Tennessee on
10-24-1921/ She retired as a waitress from the Hickory House. Her parents were
the late Leslie Sherman and Amanda Alice "Mandy" Beets Goats. She was preceded
in death by daughter, Juanita O'Malley and sons, Mark S. Cooper and Frankie
Dwight Cooper.
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4PM to 8PM at the Carr & Erwin Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00PM at the Carr & Erwin
Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
CORDELL, Maj./Dr. Gerald Dykes
Dr. Gerald Dykes Cordell, age 51, died Friday, February 23, 1996 in Nashville,
Tennessee. A native of California, he was a retired Physician, a retired Major
of the U.S. Air Force, Veteran of Vietnam, and a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Sunday, February 25, 1996 from the Chapel
of Bennett May Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Dennis Loyd and Bro. Terry
Cordell.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, Tennessee.
Survivors include his mother and father, Wilburn E. and Mary Cecil Whitlock
Cordell of Pulaski, Tennessee; 1 daughter, Chereen Cordell of Princeton, New
Jersey; 1 son, Davin Cordell of Austin, Texas; cousin Alissa Beeler of
Nashville, Tennessee; and ex wife Cheryl Bogle Cordell of Austin, Texas.
Bennett May Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Nashville, Tennessee
CORDELL, Wilburn Ewing
Wilburn Cordell
Sunday, Mar 14, 2004
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bennett May Funeral Home with
Dennis Loyd and terry Cordell officiating.
Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
He was the son of the late Walter Clyde and Lucile Lawrence Cordell and was a
native of Nashville. He served in World War II in the Marine Air Force and
retired as a Captain from the Marine Reserves in 1951.
He was Traffic Manager for Hoover Motor Company in Nashville and Terminal
Transport in Atlanta, Ga., before owning his own company, C.C. Cartage Company.
He developed Haywood Estates and Arrowhead Subdivision in Giles County.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Dykes Cordell.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Whitlock Cordell of Pulaski; a sister,
Elizabeth Cordell Beeler of Chattanooga; two grandchildren and one
great-grandson.
CRABTREE, F. A.
Mr. F.A. Crabtree, 90, of Lynnville died May 30, 2007, at NHC HealthCare in
Pulaski.
He was a member of Lynnville United Methodist Church and born in the Kedron
community. He was a charter member of Pulaski Lions Club, receiving the Melvin
Jones Fellow Award, Distinguished Lion of the Decade and Lifetime Membership
Award.
He was a city of Pulaski alderman, served two terms as Giles County Trustee, was
on the Board of Directors of Clear Water Lake Association and was an avid
fisherman and hunter.
During his working career, he was an assistant manager of the National Store,
manager of Fair Store and established the Coachman's Men's Shop.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ada Miller Crabtree; sisters,
Rosie Gooch, Dosia Hughes and Ola C. Hughes; and brother Stokley Crabtree
CRABTREE, Mary Whitworth
Mary Whitworth Crabtree, a longtime employee of the National Store in Pulaski
passed away Thursday at NHC Healthcare.
She was born August 29th 1920, a member of the Second Street Church of Christ,
retired from the National Store.
She was preceded in death by her,
Parents, William Thomas Whitworth, Sr and Della Mae Pierce Whitworth
Husband, Stokley James Crabtree
Brothers, William, and Perry Whitworth
Brother-in-laws, Billy Hasting. Wayne White, Joe Taylor, F. A. Crabtree, Dempsy
Holder,
She is survived by her,
Daughter, Cheryl Raney and husband Jerry of Pulaski
Sons: Jay Crabtree & wife Kristie of Pulaski.
John Raney & wife Christa of Florence, Al
Daughter: Robyn Ausborn & husband Stuart of Florence, Al
Brother, Troy Whitworth of Pulaski
Sisters, Betty Jean Hastings of Pulaski
Fay Taylor of Pulaski
Julia Whitworth of Pulaski
Rebecca Holder of Lawrenceburg
Elaine Compton of Pulaski
Beverly Woodard and husband Joe of Lynnville
Sister-in-laws: Sue Whitworth, Katherine Whitworth, & Polly Hughes
CRAIG, Ruby Louise Dunnavant
Louise Craig, age 88, died on Thursday, November 29, 2012, at Hillside Hospital
in Pulaski, TN.
She was born May 12, 1924, her parents were the late James Gardner and Ruby Ella
Hayes Dunnavant preceded in death by her husband Mitchell Craig, daughter, Patti
Craig and brothers, Gene, Emmitt and Earl Dunnavant.
Visitation will begin at 9AM Saturday morning 12-1-2012, until funeral time at
11AM at the Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Berea United Methodist Church.
Survivors are: son, Randy Craig and wife Carol of Pulaski, TN, grandson, Ryne
Mitchell.
CRAWFORD, Jennifer Leon
Jennifer Leon Crawford passed away February 14, 2013 at Vanderbilt University
Medical Center in Nashville.
She was born on July 11th, 1973 in Akron, OH. and was 39 years old.
Visitation will be 2:00 until 6:00 Saturday, February 16, 2013 at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 2 o'clock Sunday, February 17, 2013, in the chapel of
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Robert Bennett and James Leon.
She is survived by her,
Husband, Erik Crawford of Pulaski
Daughter, Addison Crawford
Mother, Gayle Leon, Father Cletus Leon
Nieces Ashlea Birdsong, Mariah Birdsong, and Shelby Copeland
Great Niece Lily Kate
Grandparents Dorothy Bennett and Phyllis Leon.
Sisters, Shannon Bass and Stacy Hobbs
Brother in law Wade Bass.
Nephew Andrew Britton
CRAWFORD, Mary Garrison
Funeral for Mary G. Crawford, 72, of Hartselle, formerly of Giles County
(Pulaski), Tenn., preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Charles Crawford; a
son, James Robert "Fish" Crawford; her father, James Bledsoe Garrison; and a
sister, Martha Lane Garrison.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Escobedo and husband Armardo of
Johnston, Iowa and Diane Harbin and husband Jimmy of Hartselle; her mother,
Lillian Truman Garrison of Cary, N.C.; a sister, Jane Fairbetter of Cary, N.C.;
and a granddaughter, Bailee Harbin of Hartselle.
CREECY, John Glendon
Mr. John Glendon Creecy age 86 of Pulaski, passed away Sunday morning, July
13th, 2008, at NHC of Pulaski.
He was born March 5th, 1922 at Trigg in Giles County, Tennessee.
Mr. Creecy was descended from early settlers of Giles County and was predeceased
by his parents James Scott & Bertha Gaines Creecy, his brothers J. B. Creecy,
James Edward Creecy, Holland Levan Creecy, sister Louise Creecy Jenkins, and
granddaughter Elizabeth Stuart Creecy.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty Taylor Creecy, sons Jimmy Glen
Creecy of Nashville, Lester Levan Creecy of Pulaski, Tony Lee Creecy & wife
Cindy of Pulaski, granddaughters, Katherine Taylor Creecy of Nashville and Jenny
Lee Creecy of Pulaski. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Creecy was a Navy veteran of WWII serving four years in the Pacific Theater
and retired from CSX Railroad after 44 years. In his retirement he enjoyed
farming and raising cattle on his farm. He was a member of East Hill Church of
Christ in Pulaski and the VFW.
Visitation will be 4 o'clock until 7 o'clock Thursday, July 17th at
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home.
Funeral Service will be 11 o'clock Friday, July 18th in the chapel of
Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home with Brother Brandon Britton officiating.
CREWS, Katie Agnes Henson Cole
Mrs. Katie Agnes Henson Crews, 74 , a resident of West Merchant Street in Mt.
Pleasant, died Thursday, April 15, 2004 at Maury Regional Hospital.
Funeral services for Mrs. Crews will be conducted, Saturday April 17, 2004 at
2:30 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Mt. Pleasant with Reverend William Owens
officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski. The family will
visit with friends Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
The Maury County native was the daughter of the late Hershel and Lula Johnson
Henson. She was the wife of Ernest R. �Mule� Crews of Mt. Pleasant. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Richard Cole of Mt.
Pleasant; three step-daughters, Kim Sandefur of Columbia, TN, Lynn (Bobby)
Thurman of Churchill, TN and Sandy (Jerry) Roberts of Mt. Pleasant, TN;
grandchildren, Deidra (Frankie) Boswell and Kara (Brian) Horton both of
Columbia, TN, Matt Cole and Brad Cole both of Mt. Pleasant, TN; fourteen
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Era Hendrix and Katherine Morgan.
Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
CROOK, Mary Lizzie
Eighty-nine year old Mary Lizzie Crook died Monday, January 19, 2009, in
Nashville.
Survivors include brothers, Joe and Robert Marsh and sister Margie McElroy.
Visitation at the Waston Tabernacle Primitive Baptist Church. Services will
follow at 1pm and burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Queen Ann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.