Ford, Mrs. Sarah (Sadie) A. 84, Middleton, died in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis Tuesday, November 18, 1975. She was the widow of Dr. H. S. Ford, a housewife and member of the Methodist Church. She was a native of Tippah County and the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Jefferson Richardson of Ripley. She is a charter member of the Eastern Star, Lilly Chapter 77. Funeral services were held Thursday November 20 at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Wells Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Roy McAlilly officiated with Bro. Inge Halbert assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Hugh S. Ford, Germantown, TN; and James Q. Ford, Meridian, MS; four daughters, Mrs. Johnnie Carothers, Brownfield; Mrs. Olive Deming, and Mrs. Hazel Yancey, both of Memphis; and Mrs. Doris Bailey, Paducah, KY; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Deming, Jimmy Deming, Phillip Deming, Jimmy Ford, Gene Ford, Mike Bailey, Kent Bailey and Ricky Settlemires.

Fortune, Albert Percy, 95 died Friday morning, (October 17,1980) at the Union County Hospital in New Albany following a long illness. He was a retired merchant and had lived in the Pocahontas, TN. area most of his life. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Middleton, TN. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Shackelford Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar. Rev. Sam Howell and Rev. Jimmy Walker officiated. Burial followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Pocahontas. Mr. Fortune is survived by three foster daughters, Mrs. Maudie Smith, Mrs. Hazel Paseur, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Frances Lipford, Middleton; three foster sons. J. D. Young and Charles Smith, both of Middleton; and Jimmy Klinck, Pocahontas; and one sister, Mrs. Hallie Robinson, Pocahontas.

Fryar, Robert Elton, 69, Ripley, died Friday October 13, 1978 in the Tippah County Hospital. he was a farmer and a member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 15 at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the New Prospect Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated assisted by Bro. Randy Bostwick. Mr. Fryar leaves a wife, Mrs. Allie Fryar, Ripley; one son, Robert B. Fryar, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Bullock, Ripley; and Mrs. Mary Eunice Johnson, Waukegan, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Wildmon and Mrs. Willard Shackelford, both of Ripley; 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Buster Gurley, Robert Allen Fryar, Harold Wayne Jumper, John Willard Smith, Harold Smith and Greg Barkley.

Gallacher, George Lang, 72, Ripley, died Wednesday (June 15, 1978) at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a Presbyterian and a veteran of World War II. Services were Friday at 10 a. m. at his residence, then the body was carried to Collins Funeral Home in Jasper, AL. where graveside services were at 3 p. m. Friday at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Jasper. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gibson B. Gallacher, Ripley; several nieces and nephews. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. (TJ)

Gandy, Jerry White, 71, died Wednesday, March 26, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Friday March 28 at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rucker Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Walker officiated, assisted by Bro. Bill Colter. Mr. Gandy leaves two brothers, Sport Gandy and Clarence Gandy, both of Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Janie Montgomery, Mrs. Frankie Holland, Mrs. Lucille Stanford, all of Ripley; and Mrs. C. W. Romans, Alba, TX. Serving as pallbearers were Johnnie Jones, Vertis Montgomery, Marlin Moore, Kenneth Jones, Joe Crawford, and Jack Gandy.

Garner, Mrs. Lillian Mercedes, 71, New Hope Community, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Friday, November 21, 1975. She was the widow of Murry Garner, a housewife and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 23 at 2 p. m. at Jacob's Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Clark Rakestraw officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by a son, Milton Garner, Ripley; a daughter, Mrs. Laura O'Leary, Ripley; a sister, Mrs. L. A. Adair, Keownville; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Garner, Jack Garner, James Garner, Gene Garner, Allen Garner, and Bobby O'Kelly.

Gates, Algie Lee, 66, Walnut, died on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Tuesday January 11, 1977. He was a security guard of Candlewood Lakes in TN. and a member of Campground Methodist Church. Services were held Wednesday January 12 at 3 p. m. in Camp Ground Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Inge Halbert was the officiating minister. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. . He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Susie Gates, Walnut; two brothers, Roscoe Gates, Marion, AR; and Vernon Gates, Olive Branch, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Mullins, Memphis; and Mrs. Mae Mullins, Ramer, TN; Pallbearers were Terry Mullins, Bill Mullins, Bobby Wayne Mullins, James Roland, Joe Mullins, and Jodie Mullins.

Gates, Marshall Elmer passed away October 22, 1979 in Fresno, CA at the age of 56. Funeral services were October 25 at 1 p. m. at Lisle Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Fresno Memorial Gardens, Fresno, CA. He leaves his wife, Margie Gates, two daughters, Mrs. Dotty Rounsville, Miss Shirley Lee Gates; four grandchildren. all of Fresno, CA. He was the son of Mr. Lee Van Gates, a brother of Mr. Clyde Gates and Mrs. Leoffie Taylor of Ripley. He was a native of Tippah County.

Gibson, George W. , 65, Memphis, died in the West Ten. Chest Hospital in Memphis, Sunday, August 24, 1975. He was born at Cotton Plant, was a retired carpenter, Mason and Baptist. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 26 at 10 a. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Academy Cemetery. Bro. James Lewis officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ethel L. Gibson, Memphis; a son, Tommy Gibson, Torrance, GA; four daughters, Mrs. Peggie Coleman, Mrs. Bettie Barnes, Nashville, TN; Mrs. Billie Dean Whitlec, Mich.; Mrs. Barbara Ruth Stephens, Nashville; three brothers, H. H. Gibson, Crossville, TN; Thomas J. Gibson, Rockwood, TN; Ray Gibson, Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Billie Turner, Memphis; Mrs. Artie Walker, Memphis; Mrs. Mary Hill, Hacienda Heights, CA; and Mrs. Avie Barlow, Arlington, TX; and a host of grandchildren.

Giles, Frank Lyman, died Sunday June 20 1976 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted from the Jefferson Home of Tharp Son Theimer Tharp, Metairie, LA; Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. Mr. Giles is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Davis Giles; three children, Frank Giles Jr. Robert Davis Giles and Nancy Giles; a brother, Clifford E. Giles, Memphis; and a sister, Mrs. Thomas Bond, Jackson, TN; Glass, Thurmond, 64, Grand Junction, TN. died Sunday July 22, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Hardeman County, a farmer and a member of the Mount Bethel Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday July 29 at 2 p. m. in the Mount Bethel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Lawrence Cole officiated, assisted by Rev. Hubbard Smith. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mr. Glass is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Glass, Grand Junction, TN; one son, Charles Edison Glass, Grand Junction; six daughters, Mrs. Minnie Pearl Smith, Mrs. Bernice Kimbrough, Mrs. Brenda Faye Brown, all of Chicago, Ill; Mrs. Cozell Bryant, Maywood, Ill; Mrs. Ozell Smith, Memphis TN; and Mrs. Lou Ether Baird, Ashland; two brothers, Jewel Glass, Saulsbury, TN; and Herman Glass, Maywood, Ill; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Lou Williams, Grand Junction; and 11 grandchildren.

Glidewell, Mrs. Bernice, 49, died at the Tippah County Hospital Wednesday, June 23, 1976. She was a lunch room employee for the Ripley School, and a member of Whittentown Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday June 24 at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Whittentown Cemetery. . Bro. Arlin Richardson officiated with Bro. Wayne Marshall assisting. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Marshall Glidewell; four sons, Ricky Shan Glidewell, Glen Dale Glidewell, Stevie Lindsey Glidewell, and Kevin Marshall Glidewell, all of Ripley; her mother, Mrs. Ollie Lindsey, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Linebarger, Ripley; 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ralph Sanderson, Kenneth Sanderson, Bud Huddleston, J. W. Linebarger, James Cagle, Marlin Lindsey, Terry South and Junior Day.

Glissen, William Pad, 74, Falkner, died Tuesday, February 26, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He was the son of the late William Pad Glissen and Florence Tucker Jeanes Glissen. Services were held Wednesday, February 27 at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Jack Jolly officiated. Survivors include his wife, Wilma L. Glissen, Falkner; three sons, Edd Glissen, Falkner; Paul Buford Glissen, Ripley; and Russell Glissen, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Brock, Falkner; and Mrs. Geraldine Dillard, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Ella Gates, Ripley; a half-brother, Herbert Glissen; 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Another daughter, the late Jamie Robbins, pre-deceased him. Pallbearers were Dale Glissen, Rocky Glissen, Sonny Cole, Bobby Gates, Gene Gates and Pete Gates.

Gober, Mrs. Minnie Hodges, 86, died Thursday November 15, 1979 in Memphis. Services were held by Rev. Jack Payne Pardue, pastor of Temple Baptist Church, where she had been a member for 33 years. She was a member of the Mary Martha Sunday School class. Rev. Harvey Kingle also had a part in the service. Memphis Funeral Home was in charge, with burial in Memorial Park. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. W. C. Gary, Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Fant Nabors, Ripley; one brother, Leander Hodges, Pelahatchie; 7 grandchildren, Buck Garey, Memphis; Floyd Gober, Mrs. Mary Jo Cole, Mrs. Betty Sue Cole, Mrs. Martha Ann Burnham, all of Jackson, MS; Mrs. Nadara Goodwin, Dallas, TX; and Buddy Collision, Oxford, MS; Pallbearers were Buck Gary, Gloyd Gober, Buddy Tolison, and Messrs. Cole, Cole and Burnham. She was preceded in death by her three older children, Leroy, George and Annie Newell, and George's young daughter; also by a brother, Walter Hodges.

Godwin, Richard Barber, 41, Kankakee, Illinois died Saturday, September 13, 1980 in Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. He was a native of Tippah County, a member of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church, and an active member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Godwin was a millwright and mechanic at General Foods Corp. in Kankakee for 23 years. He was a graduate of Blue Mountain High School. Services were held Monday, September 15 at 11 a. m. in Clancy Funeral Home, Kankakee with burial in Memorial Gardens. Bro. Jerry Wolf officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marilyn Reed Godwin, Kankakee, Ill; one son, Richard Earl Godwin, Janesville, Wis. ; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Jo Robey, Ripley; his parents, Egbert and Eunice Godwin, Ripley; one stepson, Corey Roten, Ripley; one brother, Samuel Godwin, Bradley, Ill; and one granddaughter, Sherri Ann Robey. A memorial was established in Mr. Godwin's name for the American Cancer Society in Kankakee, Illinois. Goodwin, Thomas Edward, 44, Memphis, an employee of Armour & Co. passed away suddenly Tuesday Morning July 15, 1975 at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Thursday at 2:30 p. m. in the Garner's Funeral Home in Ripley, TN with burial in the Whiteville, Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Elaine Bryant Goodwin, one daughter, Candice Goodwin, aged 3; two sons, Ray Edward and Roy Thomas, aged 13 months, all of Blue Mountain, MS; He also leaves by a previous marriage, two sons, Ronald and Wayne Goodwin, two daughters, Virginia Goodwin and Teresa Goodwin Cox, all of Memphis. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Goodwin, Ripley, TN; three brothers, R. J. Goodwin, Gates, TN; William Goodwin, Michie, TN; Clyde Goodwin, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Orease Walker, Ripley; and Mrs. Cora Sue Glissen, Memphis. and 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were his cousins of Ripley, TN.

Goolsby, Coley Miller, 64, Memphis, died Saturday, December 30, 1978 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired mechanic for Plough Inc. and a native of Tippah County. Services were held Monday January 1, at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Elder Hassel Wallis officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Faye Hurley Goolsby, Memphis; six daughters, Mrs. Betty Brainard, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Colene Gann, Birmingham, AL; Mrs. Sherron Bradshaw, Mrs. Patricia Post, Mrs. Jeanie Johnson and Miss Janet Goolsby, all of Memphis; four brothers, Dillard Goolsby, Jumpertown; J. T. Goolsby Jr. , Moss Point, MS; Lloyd Goolsby, Ripley; and Wayne Goolsby, Memphis; six sisters, Mrs. Annie Lee Norton, Ripley; Mrs. Blond Smith, Springfield, TN; Mrs. Virginia Crew, Lacon, Ill; Mrs. Jewel Reaves, Darden, TN; Mrs. Sue Glissen, Ripley; and Mrs. Lou Blythe, Pascagoula, MS; 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Anthony Wammack, Billy Alsup, Robert Goolsby, Treadwell Goolsby, Lawrence Norton and Billy Catt.

George, Bobby Hugh, 54, a native of Tippah County, a carpenter, and a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were at Ripley Funeral Home Tuesday, February 17, (1980?) at 10 a. m. Bro. Bill Baker officiated with burial in Providence Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ann Stults, New Orleans, LA; Mrs. Sandra Mitchell and Mrs. Pam Parker, both of Memphis; three brothers, James George, Memphis; Charlie George, Walnut; and Leroy George, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Bernice McCammon, Tillatoba, MS; 3 grandchildren. Goudy, Hermie D. 79, Blue Mountain, died Friday December 8, 1978. Mr. Goudy was a retired farmer and a member of Deentown Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday December 9 at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Donald Byers was the officiating minister with Bro. Lesley McClure assisting. He is survived by his wife. Mrs. Lura L. Goudy, Blue Mountain; three sons, Don Goudy, Blue Mountain; Joe Goudy, Hickory Flat; Lawrence Goudy, Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Cletus Caviness, Memphis; Mrs. Christine McClure, Murfreesboro, TN; and Mrs. Mildred Mask, Blue Mountain; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Terry Goudy, Wayne Caviness, Guy Carter, Bobby Mask, Allen Manning, Paul Harrington.

Funeral services were held last Saturday, (1975) for Robert N. Goudy, 73 of Akron, Ohio. He died at St. Thomas Hospital after a short illness. Services were held at 2 p. m. at Dunn Quigley and Ciriella Funeral Home in Akron. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He is survived by one son, Robert F. Goudy, New York City; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Martin, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Mamie Hurt, Ripley; one brother, Clifford Goudy, Ripley. Gowdy, Lester Lee, 62, Blue Mountain, died Tuesday, August 19, 1980, in the North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. He was a native of Tippah County, and a member of the West Ripley Church of Christ. Mr. Gowdy was retired from the ICG Railroad, Memphis, where he was employed for about 25 years. Services were held Wednesday, August 20 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Malcolm George officiated, assisted by bro. Jerry Owen and Bro. J. L. Pipkin. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ila Carmichael Gowdy, Blue Mountain; five daughters, Mrs. Roger McAlister, Mrs. Kenneth Smith, Mrs. Linda Alsup, all of Blue Mountain; Mrs. Tony Huddleston, Ripley; and Mrs. Don Kesterson, Memphis; three brothers, Rayburn Gowdy, R. B. Gowdy Jr. , both of Blue Mountain; and Ernest Gowdy, West Point; one sister, Mrs. Claude Bennett, Blue Mountain; 8 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Lefler, Gerry Smith, Barry Grisham, Johnny Wilbanks, Ray Crawford, David Bennett, Jimmy Pipkin and Jack Ohler.

Grace, Tabitha Carolyn, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Grace of Byhalia, died Monday, October 15, 1979 in the New Bron Center, Memphis after only six weeks of life. Services were held Wednesday, October 17 at 4 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Campground Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. She is survived by her parents, William and Sherry Grace, Byhalia; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin E. Decanter, Byhalia; Mrs. Mary Powell, CA; and Mr. Curtis Elmer Grace, Memphis; her great-grandmothers, Mrs. Vinie Hopper, Memphis, and Mrs. . Mary Etta Decanter, Red Banks, MS. Grammer, Mrs. Lottie Algebra, 83, died Thursday March 27, 1980 in the Webster County General Hospital, Eupora, MS. She was born in Tippah County, and worked as a practical nurse and homemaker. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday, March 29 at 1 p. m. in Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Randy Bostick officiated, assisted by Bro. Bill Baker. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include one son, William Lloyd Grammer, Blue Mountain; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Dodson, Stewart, MS; and Mrs. Sarah K. Garon, Biloxi, MS; one brother, Edward Arnold Quinn, Jackson, TN; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Graves, Julius B. 50, Ripley, died in North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo, Wednesday February 26, 1975. He was born in Guntown, MS. in Lee County, did Public work and was Pentecost. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at Trinity Assembly of God Church with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Bro. Paul Baggett officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Pearl Mardin, Ripley; five sons, James Graves, Draper, Utah; Junior Wayne Graves, OK; Berry Graves, Author Graves and Dennis Graves, all of Greenwood, MS; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Pearl Norris, Okla. City, OK; two brothers, Jerry Graves, Collinwood, TN; and J. L. Graves, Ripley; a sister, Mrs. Genevia Haygood, Ripley; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ford Haygood, Walker Winkles, Don Yarbrough, Melvin Dukes, Louis Brewer, and Rick Haygood.

Graves, Miss Belvie, 90, Ripley Manor Nursing Home died Sunday August 12, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a homemaker, a native of Tippah County and a member of the West Ripley Church of Christ. Services were held Monday August 13 at 4 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Dewayne Ellis officiated, assisted by Bro. Howard Reece. She leaves one brother, Louis Graves, Ripley; and the family of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Johnson, whom she considered her immediate family, also a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Johnny Wilbanks, Eddie Drewery, Johnnie Bennett, Barry Grisham, Billy Johnson and Hines Graves.

Graves, Mrs. Virginia (Tina) , 72, died Tuesday, July 23,1976 at Tippah County Hospital. She was a retired telephone operator for 15 years and also taught Sunday School at Shady Grove for 40 years. Services were held Wednesday, July 14 at 10 a. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. James Moore officiated. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Graves, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Joan Smith, Memphis; one brother, John A. Harrell, Memphis; five sisters, Mrs. Roenah Cox, Memphis; Mrs. Mildred Stewart, Mrs. Ione Cox and Mrs. Viola Johnson, all of Ripley; and Mrs. Gwen McClurg, CA; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Vernon Davis, Hines Graves, Billy Simmons, Milton Street, Earnest Collier and Boone Shelton.

Graves, Mrs. Lou Ella, 81, Memphis, died Wednesday July 14, 1978 at the MidSouth Christian Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were at 1 p. m. Thursday at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with Howard Reece officiating. Burial was in Beech Hill Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Terry Lee Graves, Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Annetee Oaks, Mrs. Ella Jean Kelly, both of Memphis; and Mrs. Effie Hicks, Hot Springs, AR; one son, John Shannon Graves, Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Simpson, Ashland; one brother, Fred Johnson, Holly Springs; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. (TJ) Gray, Earlean Marie, 73, died Friday July 11, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Church of the Living God. She was the laughter of the late Jim Davis and the late Cora Rinney. Services were held Tuesday July 15 at Flatwood Grove Church, Blue Mountain. She is survived by her husband, Mr. William Gray, Blue Mountain; two sisters, Mrs. Willer Coleman and Mrs. Jessie Booth, both of Blue Mountain; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Green, David Lee, 76, Walnut, died Monday, October 4, 1978 at the Columbus Hospital after an extended illness. He was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services were at 2:30 Tuesday, in the Coleman Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery near Corinth. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dovie Crum, Proctor, AR. (TJ) Greer, Gregory Joe , 15, Ripley, died Thursday, September 6, 1979 in the Union County Hospital. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church and a native of Tippah County. Services were held Friday, September 7 at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rucker Cemetery. Bro. Herman Hancock officiated, with Bro. Wayne Benefield and Bro. David Milan assisting. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Katie W. Greer, Ripley; three brothers, David Greer, Luther Greer, Jr. and Mitchel C. Greer; five sisters, Mrs. Ruth Greer, Ripley; Mrs. Frances Mardis, New Albany; Ms. Lou Mardis, Memphis; Ms. Dianne Greer and Mrs. Denise Beaty, both of Baldwyn. Pallbearers were Gene Greer, Isom Leopard, Kenneth Cissom, Douglas Mauldin, Lee Turner and Lou Brock.

Greer, William Fred, one of Washita County, Ok. 's first educators and a longtime mail carrier at Cloud Chief, died Tuesday at the Cordell OK. Hospital, Cordell, OK; At 101, he was also one of the County's oldest residents. Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Cordell with Leonard Gillingham and Harold Himes officiating. Interment was in Lawnview Cemetery. McClure's Hartronft Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Greer was born October 28, 1879 in Ripley. Survivors include a niece, SuSu Jackson, of Rocky, OK; and a cousin, Sally Brown, Weatherford, OK; Mrs. Brown will be 101 May 29 this year. Mrs. Theo Camburn of Ripley is also his niece. He had been a resident of Cordell Christian Home recently. Greer was one of Washita County's first educators. He came to Washita County in 1900. In 1902, he began his teaching career at Elm Grove, located a mile west and two miles north of Cordell depot. At old Haggy, a school located south of Lake Valley, he continued his teaching career in 1903. He also taught at Cavalry Creek (1905_05) Center, Cloud Chief, Redwood and Mt. Zion. He was married to Lucy Ritch August 26, 1909. She died in December 1962. In 1912 Mr. Greer's grade was the highest among the four who passed the civil service test among the 55 applicants for a rural mail carrier route at Cloud Chief. He was given the job in 1912 and began carrying the mail, remaining on the same route for 37 years. In 1972, Mr. Greer received his 50 year membership pin from the Cordell Masonic Lodge. He has been active in Odd Fellow Ledge over 70 years, was secretary of the Rebekah Lodge 35 years, worthy patron in the Eastern Star 30 years, and Rainbow Dad 35 years. He remained a church school teacher in the Cloud Chief United Methodist Church until four years ago, a position he had held since giving up his profession as a public school teacher. Griffin, Robert, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffin, Falkner, died Tuesday April 8, 1980 in the newborn Center in Memphis. Services were Thursday at 10 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mr. Zion Cemetery, west of Falkner. Bro. Oscar Nichols and Bro. Eugene Walden will officiate. Survivors include his parents; a brother, John Griffin, Falkner; his grandparents, Mrs. Robert Hill, Falkner; Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Griffin, Jr. Falkner; and his g_g grandmother, Mrs. Hermie Griffin, Ripley. Grisham, Mrs. Tillie L. , 82, Ripley, died Saturday morning (November 11, 1978) at her residence. She was the wife of the late G. G. Grisham and a member of the Beech Hill Church of Christ. Services were held Sunday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated, assisted by Bro. Arthur Pigman. Survivors include four sons, Ralph Grisham, Ashland; Norman and Bowden Grisham, both of Ripley; Victor Grisham, Blue Mountain; three sisters, Mrs. Ophelia Farrow, Mrs. Clyta Mae Dickerson, Mrs. Robbie Ford, all of Ripley; four brothers, Holcomb, Keith, Linyard and Mancel Graves, all of Ripley; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

(TJ) Grisham, Mrs. Jo Ethel, 43, Blue Mountain died Thursday, September 4, 1975 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was employed at Blue Bell, Inc. and a member of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Services were held Friday, September 5 at 3:30 p. m. at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. . Dr. Douglas Clark officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Newton Grisham, Blue Mountain; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis McMillin, Falkner; a son, Billy Grisham, Blue Mountain; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Windham, Baldwyn; two brothers, Robert McMillin and Marshall McMillin, both of Falkner; three sisters, Mrs. Madeline Jackson and Mrs. Glennie LaBarreare, both of Falkner; and Mrs. Jean Butler, Memphis. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Harold Fisher, D. H. Guyton, Bob Formsma, Ed Ludlow and Vance Moore. Active pallbearers were Paul Harrington, Joe Hardin Guyton, Charles McGaughy, Glenn Owen, Bill Washburn and Bill Luna.

Guess, John Matthew Jr. 20 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ashmore of Memphis, died Tuesday, May 8m 1979 at Lebonheur Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Friday at May 11 at 2 p. m. in County Line Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. David Shepard officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his parents; one brother, Charles ALbert Guess, Memphis. Pallbearers were Charles Guess, Ronnie Guess, Randy Guess, and Junior Ashmore.

Gurney, Mrs. W. A. , 89 Tuscaloosa, AL died November 22, 1976 after an illness of 3 months. She was a native of Tippah County and a member of the Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. November 24 at the Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Rev. Robert Woody officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Gurney is survived by one daughter, Miss Bettie Pate Gurney, Tuscaloosa, AL. Hardwick, Miss Zilpha Earline, 65, Ripley, died Monday August 13, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church, a native of Chickasaw County, and a retired school teacher. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Ripley First Baptist Church, with burial in the Chalybeate_Union Cemetery. Bro. David Shepherd officiated, assisted by Bro. Earl Floyd. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by one brother, J. G. Hardwick, Walnut; and one sister, Mrs. J. H. Swindle, Walnut. Pallbearers were Jim Graham, Art Wilbanks, Billy Dees, Bill Pitner, Jr. , W. C. Jamieson, Leland Ray.

Hefley, Ernest Lee (Doc), 79, Falkner, died Tuesday Febraury 13, 1979, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a farmer, World War II Veteran, and a member of Falkner Baptist Church. Services were held Wednesday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Falkner Cemetery. Bro. Billy Foley oficiated. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Bell Hahn, Ripley; Mrs. Virginia Hopper and Mrs. Mildred Lynch, both of Memphis. Pallbearers were Boyce Hill, Oakley Graham, Elmer Miskelly, Lawrence Jones, Ray Jackson, Roy Labarreare, Berlin Cross and Lester Clemmer.

Horton, Mrs. Annie L. 83, Ripley, died Friday February 16, 1979 at the Kings_Daughter's Hospital in Greenville, Ms. She was a school teacher for 40 years and the widow of O. T. Horton Sr. and a member of Ripley First Baptist Church. Services were held Sunday, February 18 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Harris Counce Jr. officiated. Survivors include two sons, W. G. Horton, Greenville, MS; O. T. Horton, Louisville, KY; one brother, Marshall Bennett, Oxford; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Mae Gilmer, Oakland, CA; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Pitner Jr, David Bennett, B. G. Horton, Joe Smith, W. C. Jamieson, and John Dickerson. Horton, Roderick P. 65,. died of a heart attack Wednesday afternoon (1975) at the Veterans Hospital in MEmphis. Funeral services were held Friday at 11:30 a. m. at the Memphis Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memory Hill Cemetery. He is survived bu his wife, Jesse Marion Echols Horton; four sisters, Nrs, Sarah Ckarjm Tiplersfille; Mre. Era Braden, Norman,OK; Mrs. Leone Braddock, Ripley; Mrs. Emmye Lou Wilson, Memphis; B. G. Horton, Ripley; Maurice Horton, Monette, Ar; Willis Horton, Memphis; David Horton, Tiplersville; and Joe Horton,

Alsup, Mrs. Dora McAlphin, 65, Ripley, died Sunday, August 24, 1980 at her home. She was native of Lee County, a housewife and a member of the Methodist Church. Services were held Monday August 25, at 2:p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated, assisted by Bro. William Eaton. Survivors include her husband, Lewis Alsup. Ripley; one son, Joe Shackelford, Tiplersville; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Street, Olive Branch; one foster son, Johnny Klink, Selmer, TN; her step¬mother, Mrs. Ollie Camburn, Brownfield; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy Joe Alsup, Robert ALsup, Wayne Alsup, Bobby Jordan, Jimmy SMith, and Jackie Smith.

Graham, John Joseph, son of Mr. Carl and Mrs. Farry Graham, was born May 11, 1964 in Tippah County,MS. He departed this life Wednesday, May 28, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. John had reently joined the Youth choir of Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Blue Mountain. and was greatly looking forward to participating. He was a member of the Child Evangelism Fellowship, Memphis, TN. He was a student at Blue Mountain High School,an outstanding 4_H member and was awarded State MSHunter safety award, class favorite 10 1Adams, Bob, 65, Ripley, died Tuesday, February 1, 1977 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphs. He was a welder and fitter for the Southern Bowler and Tank Co. in Memphis. Services were held on Thursday February 3, at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetry in Buena Vista. Bro Faban Clark was the officiating minister. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hermie Adams, Ripley; four sons, Tommy Lee Adams, Dallas, TX; Mike Adams and James Adams, Ripley; and Perry Adams, Blue Maountain; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Adams and Mrs. Doris Adams, both of Dallas, TX; and 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Zuniga, James Hinson, William Hinson, E. J. Swinford, John Clark and Wayne Clark.

Akins, Payola Lucian, 80 Blue Mountain, died January 1, 1976 at the Tippah County Hospital after a long illness. He was a farmer and a member of Deentown Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at l0:00 a. m. January 2 at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Bill Colter was the officiating minister. Mr. Akins is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty J. Akins, Blue Mountain; one son, Norman Akins, Blue Mountain; two daughters, Mrs. Leeila Locke and Mrs. Jewel Rose, both of Blue Mountain; one brother, Claude Akins, Ripley; four half_brothers, Noel Akins and Gilbert Akins, both of Ripley, Esker Akins, Blue Mountain; and Wilson Akins, Olive Branch; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Graddy, Greenville, Ind. Mrs. Lettie Carson, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Etta Jarmon, Ripley; one half_sister, Mrs Jennie Mae Lobutzke, Memphis; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 2 great¬great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Akins, Gerald Akins, Sammy Akins, Horace Windham, Mike Akins, and Mike Locke.

Alvis, Mrs. Annie R. 78, Ripley, died Sunday, September 30, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband, Lee H. Alvis died October 8, 1977. Services were held Monday October 1, at 11 a. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Rucker Cemetery. Bro. J. A. Thornton officiated, assisted by Bro. Glenn Fann. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. June Alvis Carroll, RAleigh, N. C. and four grandchildren. Pallbeareres were Cecil Hudson, J. P. Gandy, Bud Farrow, George Martindale, Otis Hurt and James Rutledge. File Name AmbroseAmbrose, Mrs. Ouida Marnell, 51, Ripley, died Saturday, June 2, 1979 in the Union County General Hospital. She was a Baptist, a native of TippahCounty, and a Review Coordinator for Tippah County Hospital. Services were held Monday, June 4, at 3 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Fellowship Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. James Irvin. Mrs. Ambrose is survived by her father, Charlie Earl Wingo, Blue Mountain; twosons, Gary Parker, Blue Mountain; and James Lawrence Ambrose, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Debbie Parks, Booneville; and Miss Susan Ambrose, Ripley; one brother Billy Zane Wingo, St. Louis, MO. and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roy Haynes, Mike Harrison, Eddie Goudy, Bobby Ford, Bobby Walker, and Leon Hayes. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Charles Elliott, Dr. O. P. Stone, Dr. Tommy Simpson, Dr. T. L. Ketchum, W. H. Tatum, Jr. , and Maurice Hill.

Aston, Kattie Alice, 73, died Friday, April 6, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a Baptist, a native of Tippah County and a housewife. Services were held SAturday, April 7, at 2:00 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Flat Rock Cemetery. Bro. Griff Walker officiated. Survivors include her husband, Clarence D> Aston, Blue Mountain; one son, Lamar Aston, NewAlbany; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Burns and Mrs. Clara Hill, both of Blue Mountain; one brother, O. D. Luna, Memphis; 16 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Aston, Marlin Burge, Stan Irvin, Neil Grant, Johnny Young, and Leonard Brotherton.

Avent, William Galloway (Bill) 72, Blue Mountain, died in the Tippah County Hospital Thursday October 23, after an extended illness. He was a retired farmer and cattleman, Deacon of Palmer BAptist Church and a member of the Board of Directors for the Tippah County Farm Bureau. Funeral services were held Friday October 24 at 3 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Gardens. Rev, Bill Colter officiated with Rev. Bruce Cappleman assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leila Bullock Avent, Blue Mountain; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Gossett, BLue Mountain; and Mrs. Lola Ennis, Savannah, TN; a brother, Twylor Avent, Jackson, TN; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Owns (Owens?), Bolivar, TN; and Mrs. Anna Mitchell, Mesquite, TX; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were the Deacons of Palmer BAptist Church: Mack Malone, Perry Malone, Truitt Heavener, Kenneth Lence, Wayne Hughey, William Reese, Charlie Miskelly, and Earl Kent.

Barkley, Elmer, 71, Ripley, died Friday, December 12, 1980 at his home at 604 Pine Valley. A native of Tippah County, Mr. Barkley was a retired clerk and a member of the Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, and was the son of the late Tildon Barkley and Mattie Wommack. Services were held at 1 p. m. Sunday, December 14, in McBride Funeral Home Chapel,with Rev. M. E. Gregg officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery. Mr. Barkley is survived by three brothers, George Barkley, Ripley; Ray Barkley, West Point; and Ben Barkley, Memphis, TN; five sisters, Mrs. Linnie Bryant, Mrs. Willard Elder, both of Blue Mountain; Mrs. Mary Childers, Mrs. Louise Richardson, both of Memphis; and Mrs. Hazel Petersen, Cedar City, Utah. Pallbearers were Charles Barkley, Carl Barkley, Max Barkley, Robert Barkley, Billy Lewellen and Curtis Lewellen.

Barkley, Mrs. Phoebe Lee, 83, Ripley, died Saturday, April 9, 1977, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of Tiplersville Baptist Church. Services were held on Monday, April 11, at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tiplersville Cemetry. Rev. J. L. Pep was the officiating minister. She is survived by two sons, Future D. Barkley, Memphis; Ellis BArkley, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Billie Sue King, Ripley; three brothers, Tom Rich, and Cleat Rich, both of Tiplersville; and Tramel Rich, Middleton, TN; two sisters, Mrs, Jessie Hughey, Ripley; and Mrs. Libby Kirk, Middleton, TN; 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Hughey, Billy Nance, Wade Crawford, Willie D. King, Bobby Carter, and Mike King.

Barlow, Mrs. Avie Gibson, 81, Long Beach, CA died Sunday, November 30, 1980. She was a native of Mississippi, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Thursday, December 4, at 11 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. James Lewis officiating. Burial was in Academy Cemetery. Survivors include one son, William Giles Kent, Memphis, TN; three daughters, Mrs. Julia Twomey, Athens, TX; Mrs. Mary Northern, West Memphis, AR; Mrs. Hazel New, Long Beach, CA; her mother, Mrs. Ethel Smith Gibson, Memphis; three brothers, Jeff Gibson, Ray Gibson, both of emphis; and Hines Gibson, Nashville, TN; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hill, West Corina, CA; Mrs. Billie Turner and Mrs. Artie Walker, both of Memphis; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Armon Kent, Earl Kent, Michael Dean, Bill Northern, Leonard New, and Leslie Twomey.

Barnes, Mrs. Hattie L. 46, Byhalia, died Tuesday, April 15, 1980, in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County and a Baptist. She was a factory worker, employed with Arthur Fulmer Co. in Olive Branch. Services were held Thursday April 17, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Kelly was the officiating minister. Survivors include her husband, Fred Barnes, Byhalia; three sons, Leroy Barnes, Hickory Flat; Gary Barnes, Billy Joe BArnes, both of Byhalia; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Leopard, Hickory Flat; Mrs. Hazel Hilton, Mrs. Teresa Turner, and Ms. Melissa Barnes, all of Byhalia; two brothers, Lonnie Leopard, Hernando, MS; Simon Leopard, Ripley, MS; six sisters, Mrs. Martha Leopard, Mrs. Juanita Leopard, both of Byhalia; Mrs. Flora Decanter, Mrs. Ruth Sides, Mrs. Josephine Cook and Mrs. Etta Thomas, all of Ripley; and four grandchildren. Henry McCelleons James Barnes, Bill Barnes, Eddie McClain, and Robert Barnes served as pallbearers.

Bartlett, Mrs. Sallie Kent, 78, of 1316 Faxon, Memphis, died in the baptist Memorial Hospital Monday, October 27, 1975, after a long illness. She was born in Tippah County, the widow of Weaver Bartlett, a housewife and member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 28, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Mr. M. E. Gregg officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gara Drewery, Ripley; Mrs. Jamie Mayo, Memphis; a brother, Jess Kent, Dumas; six sisters, Mrs. Albert Smith, and Mrs. Zora Owens of New Albany, Mrs. O. E. Davis, Memphis; Mrs. Johnny Williams and Mrs. Onnie Bell Owens, of Baldwyn, and Mrs. Lula Garrison, Ripley; 6 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildrn. Pallbearers were Bobby Drewery, Jonathan Drewery, Eddie Drewery, David Mayo, Jr. , Jerry Simpson, and Buel Kent.

Bates, James Franklin (Jim), 72, Ripley, died Gabruary 11, 1976, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County,a retired sawmill worker and a member of the Peoples Baptist Church. The funeral was held at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p. m. February 13, with burial in the Golden Hill Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. Randy Isbell assisting. Mr. Bates is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Bates, Ripley;4 sons, Clifford Bates, Tiplersville; Travis Bates, Polk City, Fl; Edward Bates and Milton Bates, Ripley; 5 daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Newton, Mrs. Louise Carter of Osceola, RR; Mrs. Flora Vaughn, Ripley; Mrs. Mary Banton, Clarksdale; and Mrs. Lottie Cooper, Osceola, AR; 4 brothers, Bill Bates, Kansas City, KA; Henry Bates, Memphis,TN; Lawrence Bates and Claudie Bates, Ripley; l foster Brother, Lyman Stewart, Memphis; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brock, Ripley; Mrs. Nancy Robertson, and Mrs. Totsie Borrelli of Tiplersville; 29 grandchildren and 5 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were James Lawrence BAtes, Jeff Bates, Wayne Brock, David Mannard, Hulen Bates and Ted Bates.

Beibers, Mrs. Sadie, 74, Ripley, died June , 1979 in the BAptist Hospital in Memphis. She was a housewife, a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Pine Hill Baptist Church. Services were held Wednesday, June 27, at 2 p. m. in the Pine Hill Primitive BAptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Elder Hassel Wallis officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Beibers is survived by her husband, Grady Beibers, Ripley; two sons, Dennis Beibers, Memphis; and William M. Beibers, Walls, MS; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Estes, Germantown, TN; and Mrs. Sue Janes, Byhalia, MS; one brother, Earl Shelton, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Wardie Jones, Ripley; 10 grandchildren, and one great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Bobbie Walker, Terry Janes, Mike Janes, Keith Magness, David Roberson, and Ricky Carr.

Bell, John Tate, 37, Phoenix, Illinois died suddenly Friday June 30, 1978 in Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Phoenix. He was a member of Daniel's Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church. Services were held Wednesday, July 5, at 2 p. m. at Bethelehem Missionary BAptist Church, with burial in Ruckersville Cemetery. Rev. H. P. Thompson officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Sue Bell, Phoenix, Ill; his morther, Julia Mae Adams, Ripley; his father, Robert Bell, Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Susie Gaillard, Mrs. Reanie Mae Edgeston, Mrs. Shirley Faye Prather and Mrs. Jo Ann Eggleston, all of Ripley; and two brothers, Roy D. Bell and Willie T. Bell, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsis. Bell, Roy, JR. (Junior R) 40, Walnut was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital, Thursday, September 4, 1980 as the result of a car accident. He was born in Tippah County, an employee at Ripley Shoe Products, and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday, September 6, at 2 p. m. in Bethlehem Baptist Church, with burial in Ruckersville Cemetery. Rev. L. W. Thomas officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. . Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma S. L. Bell, Walnut; four sons, Bobby, Ray Charles, Larry and Phillip Bell, all of Walnut; three daughters, Misses Betty Jane, Orene and Irene Bell, all of Walnut; four brothers, Cleo and William Bell, both of Ripley; J. L. Bell, Flint, MI; and James Lee Bell, Corinth; five sisters, Mrs. Rosie Mae Luster, Mrs. Minnie Myrtle Luster, Mrs. Helen Luster, all of Tiplersville; Miss Bobbie Sue Bell, Ripley; Mrs. Geneva Luster, Memphis; and his mother, Mrs. Genieve Bell, Ripley.

Bennett, Franklin Eugene, 73, Ripley, died Wednesday, November 19, 1975, in the Tippah County Hospital after a long illness. He served 24 years on the Tippah County Board of Supervisors before retiring and was a member of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, November 20 at 10 a. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Dr. Douglas Clark officiated with Bro. Bill Colter assisting. McBride Funeral was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Leone Bennett, Ripley; a son, Sammie Lee Bennett, Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Plaschal, Huntsville, AL; five brothers. Lee Bennett, Doc Bennett, and Auvern Bennett of Ripley; Troy BEnnett, Blue Mountain; and Perrin Bennett, Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Pate Childs, Poplarville, MS; 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Merritt Harrell, Corwin Childs, C. C. Bennett, M. S. Rooker, Mullikin Chapman, Bennett Harrison and Preston Smith.

Bennett, Robert Franklin, 36, Ripley, died Thursday, January 3, 1980, in the North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. He was born in Oxford, and was employed with Mesker Steel, Inc. , New Albany. He was a member of West Ripley Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday, January 5, at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Bill Baker officiated, assisted by Bro. Bill Bell and Bro. J. E. Thurmond. Mrs. Bennett's survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jeanette Bennett, Ripley; one son, Robert Kevin Bennett, Ripley; one daughter, Cynthia Dawn Bennett, Ripley; His mother, Mrs. Ruth Bennett, Ripley; and one sister, Eleanor Jean Bennett, Ripley. Pallbearers were Daniel Chunn, Jerry Sanderson, Bobby Bullock, Bonnie Ray Bullock, Ruben Greer, Billy Joe Greer, Sammy Thomas and Manuel Thomas.

Benefield, Troy L. 58, Ripley, died Monday, February 11, 1980, at his home in Ripley. He was a pulpwood worker and ex_school bus driver. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Services were held Tuesday, February 12, at 1 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Prospect Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. Mr. Benefield is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katheryn Benefield, Memphis; one son, Glen David Benefield, Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Beulah Benefield, Ripley; four brothers, Robert Benefield, New Albany; Junior Benefield, Ray Benefield, and Frank Benefield, all of Ripley; three sisters, Ms. Pauline Benefield, Mrs. Juanita Bryan and Mrs. Bettie Rainey, all of Ripley. Serving as pallbearers were Wayne Bryan, Jimmy Benefield, Eddie Benefield, Enoch Smith, Terry McCluskey and Gene Stroupe.

Berry, Mrs. Julia Lee Godwin, suffered a sudden heart attack in her apartment in Norfolk, VA. and passed away on a couch in her living room on Sunday, November 28, 19 . She was preparing her 80th Birthday dinner, for guests, whenshe felt the need of rest. Mrs. Berry is a native of Blue Mountainm daughter of Ollie Smith Godwin, and daughter_in_law of "Mother Berry" and her husband, Rev. W. E. Berry of Blue Mountain. Her husband Joel H. Berry, died a number of years ago. She is survived by two sons, William (Bill) Berry, with VETCO of Richmond, VA. , and Joel H. Berry, JR. ,Director Commander, US Navy, having left for Yakasaki, October l, 1976. She is also survived by one brother, Harvey Godwin, Greensboro, N. C. and one sister, Mrs. sudie Godwin Schultz, Jackson, MS.

Biggs, Charles Edward. 63, Walnut, died Monday, September 24, 1979 om the Tippah County Hospital. He was born in Memphis and was self_employed as a dry wall contractor. Services were held Thursday, September 27, at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial and a committal service at 2 p. m. in Mount Vernon Gardens. Bro. James Melton was the officiating minister. Mr. Biggs leaves his wife, Mrs. Viola Biggs, Walnut; three sons, William (Bill) Biggs, Ramona, CA; H. J. (Joe) Biggs, Anaheim, CA; and Charles (Chuck) Biggs. Chillicthe, MO; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Norris and Mrs. Charlote Starnes, both of Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Henry Biggs, Walnut; one step_son, Ben Isbell, Etowa, Ar;four step_daughters, Mrs. DAisy Hicks, Fennville, MI; Mrs. Rosie Dunnhoe, Dundee, FL; Mrs. Ellin Wiggins, Walnut; Mrs. Mae Lambert, Millington, TN; two brothers, John H. Biggs, Ashland, and James Albert Biggs, St. Louis, MO; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Layton, Memphis; Mrs. Betty Jane Carter of Jox, FL; Mrs. Myrtle Gray, Jox, Fl; and Mrs. Marie Pohl, Holly SPrings; four grandchildren and one great_grandchild. Black, Mrs. Clara Ruth, 23, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Thursday, September 4, 1980. She was a native of Tippah County, a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church, and employed at Tipco Industries. Services were held Friday, September 6, at 2 p. m. in Ebeneezer Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. James T. SMith officiated, assisted by bro Richard Vance. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Black is survived by her husband, Ronnie Black, Ripley; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Thrasher, Ripley; five brothers, Terry Thrasher, Walnut; William, Jimmy and Tate Thrasher, all of Ripley; and Jerry Thrasher, Tupelo; two sisters, Mrs. Beverly Vance, Tupelo; and Miss Julia Thrasher, Ripley; her grandmother, Mrs. Zillian James, Tiplersville. Pallbearers were Leroy Richardson, Wayne Richardson, Gary Swain, Ronnie Street, Jimmy Huddleston, Bo Roberson, Jimmy Bonee, and Timothy Luna.

Blythe, Henry Grady, 75, Ripley, died Tuesday, January 11, 1977, at the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a farmer and a member of the Lowery Methodist Church. Services were held Wednesday, January 12, at 2 p. m. in Lowery Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark was the officiating minister with Mr. M. E. Gregg assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by one son, Dale Blythe, Baldwyn; two daughters, Mrs. Lenora Benefield and Mrs. Eudean McClusky, both of Ripley; two brothers, Gilbert Blythe, Whiteright, TX; and Howard Blythe, Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mullikin, Mrs. Fannie Criswell, and Mrs. Hester Moore all of Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Richardson, Billy Richardson, John A. Richardson, Bily Johnson, Perry Johnson, and Tommy Lockhart.

Booker, William Tolbert, 67, Blue Mountain, died in the North Mis. Medical Center in Tupelo Thursday, July 17 after a long illness. He was a retired farmer. Services were held Friday, July 18, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Academy Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Cappleman officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Cook Booker, Blue Mountain; two sons, W. T. Booker,Chalybeate; and Alton Booker, Blue Mountain; a daughter, Mrs. Bettye McBryde, Ripley; a sister, Mrs. Etta Mae Roberson, Memphis, TN; 8 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Archie Greer, Joe Garrison, Dennis Garrison, Earnest Johnson, Marvin McBryde and Dewayne Bennett.

Bowers, Miss Jennie Mae, 89, Ripley, died Wednesday, September 19, 1979 in Ripley Manor Nursing Home. She wa a native of Tippah County. Services were held Saturday, September 22 at 1 p. m. in St. Paul Methodist Church, bith burial in Ripley Cemetery. Foster and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Miss Bowers is survived by six cousins, Mrs. Maude Jones, Mrs. Onie Palmer, Mrs. Mattie Simmons, of Ripley; Willie Anna Strong and Mrs. Ruth Cummings, of Memphis; and Mrs. Emma Groves, Walnut.

Boyd, James Harry, 59, Walnut, died in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis Monday February 10, as a result of a heart attack. He was a cattle farmer, retired merchant, former member of the Lions Club, owned and operated the Walnut Drug Store for many years, member of the Tippah County Soil and Water Commission, a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church, and was serving on the Pastor_Parish Relations Committee at the time of his death. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, February 11, at 2 p. m. at Walnut United Methodist Church with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Rev. Doyle Mitchell, Rev. Harry Phillips and Rev. Eugene Long officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois Bostick Boyd, Walnut; a son, Harry Eugene Boyd, Walnut; a brother, Newton Boyd, Brownsfield; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Bennett, Walnut; Miss Louise Boyd, Paducha, Ky; and Mrs. Elmo Harrison, Columbia, Ky. Active pallbearers were Curtis Richardson, W. E. Speck, Roy bennett, LeRoy Jamieson, Ronald Janes and Buford Wilbanks. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Pegham, Maurice Hill, John Holditch, Whit Miller, Booth Simpson, James Gunn, Dan Hines, C. H. Elliott, and Frnk May. I. J. K. Bradford, James Garrett, 56, Charlotte, N. C. died Thursday December 27, 1979 in the Charlotte Memorial Hospital, Charlotte, N. C. He was born in Chalybeate, MS. and was a Baptist. He served as a pilot in World War II. Graveside services were held Sunday, December 30, at 3 p. m. at Union Cemetery in Chalybeate, Rev. Gordon Sansing officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Bradford leaves his wife, Mrs. Faye Bradford, Charlotte; one son, James Douglas Bradford, Charlotte; three daughters, Miss Cheryl Bradford, Mis Sandra Bradford, and Miss Patricia Bradford, all of Charlotte; one half_brother, B. T. Bradford, Annapolis, MD; one sister, Miss Kathlyn Bradford, Jackson; two half_sisters, Mrs. Mildred Thiele, Jacksonville, FL; Mrs. Eugenia Lindquist, Rockford, IL. Pallbearers were Bill Pitner, Billy Dees, W. C. Jamieson, Dewey Crawford, Travis Jamieson and Sherman Douglas.

Brady, Marla Nichole, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Brady, Blue Mountain, died Monday, December 8, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. Services were held at McBride Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, December 9, at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. James Lewis officiating. Burial was in Academy Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Dexter and Mary Hill Brady, Blue Mountain; three brothers, Benjamin Scott Brady, Jason Allen Brady, and Jonathan Brady, all of Blue Mountain; her grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Brady, Ripley; and Mr. James A. Hill, Blue Mountain; her great¬grandmother, Mrs. Ethel May, Ripley. Bridges, Hunt Cole, 58, Blue Mountain, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital on Saturday, April 24, 1976. He was a farmer and a member of Lowery Memorial Baptist Church. Services were held on Sunday April 25, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Dr. Douglas Clark was the officiating minister. He is survived by his wife, Brs. Billie Ruth Bridges, Blue Mountain; two sons, James B. Bridges, Interprise, MS; Roger Bridges, Blue Mountain; four daughters, Mis Jane Bridges, Ripley; Mrs. Sandra Kidd, Pontotoc; Mrs. Brenda Hancock and Mrs. Carol Hancock, both of Blue Mountain; and 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were James M. Lindsey, Jr. , Milton Bridges, Leland Bridges, Lester Bridges, Henry Bridges and James Bridges. Barkley, William H. 59, son of Edna and the late Monroe Barkley, passed away suddenly February 7, 1979, with a heart attack while on a business trip to Bogota, South America. He had for many years been associated with Wynn Oil Co. as sales representative to Southeast Asia and other parts of the country. He leaves his wife and son, Ronnie of Irvine, CA; a son, William H. Barkley Jr. , Costa Mesa, CA; a daughter, Karen Flint, and three grandchildren of Seattle, Wash; his mother, Edna Barkley, and brother, J. M. Barkley, both of Hernando, MS. and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Street, Olive Branch, MS; and Mrs. Hassell Wallis, Ripley. Services were conducted by the Rev. Don Allison of University United Methodist Church of which he was a member. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CA. Brock, Joseph William, 96, Ripley, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Tuesday, January 3, 1978. Mr. Brock was a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Thursday, January 5, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. James Horton was the officiating minister with Bro. Will Timmons assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Bell Brock of Ripley; one son, Wayne Brock, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Sills, Ripley; one brother, Guy Brock, Potts Camp; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Bradley, Ripley; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Martin Ellis, Johnny Hughey, Jim Kelly, Ricky Barber, Loyd Rhea, and Claude Rutherford.

Brotherton, Samuel Slea, 73, Ripley, died Wednesday, May 14, 1980 in the home of his son, Sammy Brotherton, De Land, FL. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel Friday, May 16, at 3 p. m. Burial was in Palmer Cemetery. Bro. H. A. Wilks, Jr. officiated. Mr Brotherton is survived by two sons, Sammy Brotherton, De Land, FL; and John Edward Brotherton, Ripley; two grandchildren, Paul and John Brotherton, both of DeLand FL. Serving as pallbearers were Joshua Palmer, Earl Kent, David Kent, Gerald Shelton, Charles Bryant, and Ruben Pernell.

Brown, Mrs. Bertha Thomas, 81, Falkner, died Sunday August 10, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She wa a native of Tippah County, a housewife, and a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Sumpter Nelson and Mary Wilbanks Nelson. Services were held Monday, August 11 at 3 p. m at Unity Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro Spurgeon Mullikin officiated, assisted by Bro. Ronnie Barefield. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, James Henry Brown, Falkner; three sons, William H. Brown, Walnut; James H. Brown, JR. and Alphia Brown, both of Falkner; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Crouch, Ripley; Mrs. Louise Barkley, Falkner; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Sexton and Mrs. Lassie Nance, both of Ripley; one half_brother, Skelly Nelson of Walnut; two half_sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wilbanks and Mrs. Mary Lee Bennett, both of Walnut; 18 grandchildren and 21 great_grandchilden. Pallbearers were Manuel Thomas, Benny Carter, Gary Freeman, Ronnie Gaillard, Bobby Mantel, Tommy Graves, David Wayne Jackson, and Junior Pannell.

Brown, Joe (Jodie) D. 82, Blue Mountain, died Tuesday, June 17, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Hardeman County, a retired farmer and a member of the Oakland Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday, June 19 at 3 p. m. at Flat Rock Baptist Church with burial in Flat Rock Cemetery in Benton Co. Bro CLyde Thompson officiated with Bro. J. L. Pipkin assisting. McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Brown, BLue Mountain; two sons, Cephus Brown, Middleton, TN; Hayse Brown, Hickory Flat; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Leopard, Ripley, Mrs. Annie Devore, Collierville, TN; Mrs Ruby Wilson, Collierville; Mrs. Christine Spears, Ripley; one brother, Frankie Brown, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Thompson, Halls, TN; 44 grandchildren, 69 great grandchildren and 4 great_great_grandchilden. Pallbearers were John Henry Brooks, Donald Leopard, Stanley Brown, Mark Irvin, Daniel Devore, and Michael Dodd.

Bryant, Lee L. 85, Ripley, died Saturday December 30, 1978 in the VA hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I. Services were held Sunday December 31, at 1:30 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Elder Hassel Wallis officiated. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mildred McHann and Mrs. Sue Pipkins, both of Memphis, three sons, B. E. (Bill) Bryant and Jesse Lee (Buddie) Bryant both of Memphis; and Tommy Bryan, Ripley; one brother, Lewis Bryant, Ripley; 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Van Malone, Jeff Brady, Libby Thomas, Homer Richardson, R. B. Dixon and R. T. Roberson. Bryant, Mrs. Gladys C. 71, Memphis, died Wednesday, February 20, 1980, in the Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis. She was born in Benton County, was a housewife and a Baptist. She was the daughter of the late S. T. Wilkerson and Virginia B. Thompson Wilkerson. Services were held Thursday, February 21, at 2 p. m. in the Bethel Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Edd McCafferty officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bryant leaves her husband, Ferrell Bryant, Memphis; one son, Curtis Hunsucker, Ashland; four daughters, Mrs. J. W. Poff, Jr. , Mrs. G. F. Miller, Mrs. John E. Poff, and Mrs. Lester Rogers, all of Memphis; one brother, Joe Wilkerson, Vicksburg, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Houston, Ashland; Mrs Mary Crouch, Heber Springs, AR; 16 grandchildrena and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Poff, Wesley Grace, Larry Vickery, Larry Gunter, Billy T. Vanzant and David Coltharp.

Bryant, James Wesley, 86, Middleton, TN. died Wednesday, October 18, 1978 in the Bolivar Community Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Services were held Friday, October 20, at 1:30 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Earl Presley and Bro. Charles James officiated. Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife, Pearl Hannah Bryant, Middleton, TN; four sons, Joe Willie Bryant, Shreveport, LA; James Alton Bryant, Medina, TN; E. E. Bryant, Bolivar, TN; Odell Bryant, Memphis, TN; four daughters, Mrs. Katherine Rixie and Mrs. Ruby Stanley, Middleton; Mrs. Hannah Farrell, Bolivar; and Mrs. Evelyn Farrell, Bemis,TN; one brother, Carter Bryant, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Richardson, Ripley; 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Fred Rixie, Johnny Rixie, Charles Bryant, James Bryant, Danny Ferrell and Joe Bryant.

Bryant, Mrs. Maude Sappington, 91, Ripley, died Thursday, June 21, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native f Pontotoc County, a housewife, and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held Friday, June 22 at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. J. P. Jackson officiated. Mrs. Bryant is survived by six sons, William (Bill) Bryant, Mack Bryant, Ralph Bryant, all of Ripley; Max Bryant, Blue Mountain; Arthur Bryant, Brighton, TN; Joe R. Bryant, Memphis, TN; three daughters, Mrs. Idell Reed, Mrs. Dorothy Smith and Mrs. Mary Etta Ballard, all of Ripley; one brother, Cecil Hall, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Dolly Hopkins, Memphis, TN; 60 grandchildren, 117 great-grandchildren, and 18 great_great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Harmon Bryant, Everett Bryant, Archie Lee Poe, Jesse McClain, Homer Richardson, and John David Hall.

Bullock, Bonnie Dean, 32, Tiplersville, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis on Sunday, September 12, 1976. He was a factory worker with Waldon Manufacturing Co. in Walnut, a farmer, and a member of Harmony Baprist Church. Services were held Tuesday, September 14, at 2 p. m. at Harmony BAptist Church with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Bro. Ron Mitchell was the officiating minister with Bro. W. M. Eaton assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Bullock, Tiplersville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Jewel Bullock, Tiplersvill; one son, Richard Keith Bullock; two daughters, Miss Paula Bullock and Miss Denise Bullock, Tiplersville; one sister, Mrs. James Hobson, Chattanooga, TN. Active pallbearers were Perry Thornton, Fred Bell, George Keith, L. Z. Jones, Guyton Hopper, Bob Simpson, James Richardson, and Danny Burton. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Joyner, Charles Gunn, Sperry Hopkins, Wayne Keith, Roy Janes, James Otis Smith and Terry Gunn. Burks, Mrs. Brenda Luna, 28, Falkner, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Friday, November 9, 1979. She was a native of Tippah County, and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. She was a factory worker, employed with Piper Industries at New Albany. Services were held Saturday, November 10 at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Jacob's Chapel Cemetery. Bro Herman Hancock officiated. Survivors include her father, Lee Earl Luna, Falkner; three daughters, Miss Carey Lee Henry, Miss Christie Nicole Burks, and Miss Heather Danette Burks, all of Falkner;four brothers, Rickey Lee Luna, Troy Wayne Luna, both of Falkner; James Edward Luna, Ripley; and Timothy Leon Luna, Bay City, TX; and her grandmother, Mrs. Jim Page, Ripley. Pallbearers. were Kenneth Luna, Charles Burks, Roger Rowland, Wayne Childers, Benny Akins and Robert Page.

Burton, Mrs. Mary Ida, 95, Walnut, died in Tippah County Hospital Thursday, December 4, 1975. She was a retired saleslady and widow of W. O. Burton. Funeral services were held Friday, December 5, at 2 p. m. at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Bill Colter officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Buford Burton, Saulsbury, TN. and William O. Burton, Tiplersville; two daughters, Mrs. Lora Krohn, GAlveston, TX; and Mrs. Twyler Paseur, Walnut; 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons: Richard Burton, John Burton, Lary Burton, Freddie Burton, Don Burton, Danny Burton, Roy Gunn, Wayne SMith, and David LaBarreau. Beavers, Mrs. Arizonia Idell, 69, Ripley, died Saturday, September 22, 1979 in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of the Unity Baptist Church, a housewife and a native of Tippah County. Funeral Services were held Monday September 24, at 4 p. m. at Unity Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Ronnie BArefield was the officiating minister. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include five sons, Harmon Beavers, Mt. Pleasant; Dennis Beavers, Walnut; Willie Beavers, Lebanon, TN; James Beavers, Ripley; John Beavers, Falkner; six daughters, Mrs. Ruby Bridges, Mrs. Tiny Brady, Mrs. Martha Johnson, all of Ripley, Mrs. Peggy Clemmer, Mrs. Louise Kelly, both of Falkner; and Mrs. Judy Battles, Lebanon, TN; six brothers, William C. Bryant, Max Bryant, Ralph Bryant, all of Ripley; Mack Bryant, Blue Mountain; Author Bryant, Brighton, TN; Joe Bryant, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ballard, and Mrs. Dorothy Smith, both of Ripley; 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Laverne Clemmer, Sidney Clemmer, Doyle Bennett, Perry Johnson, James Harrison and Herman Brady.

Byrd, Mrs. Ara, 82, Walnut, died May 21, 1980, in the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of George Murry Byrd. She was a housewife, a native of Tippah County and a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held Friday May 23, at 2 p. m. at the Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Ron Mitchell was the officiating minister, McBride Funeral Home had chagre of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Roy Byrd, Shirefield Lake, Ohio; and Clayton Byrd, Walnut; three sisters, Mrs. Margie Bennett, Walnut; Mrs. Jessie Bass, Ripley; and Mrs. Clay King, Memphis; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Another son, William P. Byrd died in 1966. Pallbearers were Tommy Byrd, Joe Byrd, Jackie Byrd, Joe Pulliam, Gerald Bass and Wallace Bell. Cagle, Mrs. Emma Elizabeth, 84, Memphis, died Wednesday, November 29, 1978, at the Methodist Hospital South. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held on Friday, December 1, at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Bill Bell was the officiating minister with Bro. Jack Bennett assisting. She is survived by three sons, Elton Cagle, and Edward Cagle, both of Memphis, TN; and Tom Cagle, Nesbitt, MS; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Sweat. Linden, TN; Mrs. Mozelle Ruffner, Memphis; one brother, Marlin Lindsey, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Mae Cagle, BLue Mountain; and Mrs. Nellie Smith, Memphis; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy Cagle, Jackie Orman, Don McKnatt, Ray Meador, J. C. Smith, James Cagle, Allyn Cole and Wallace Watts.

Campbell, Louis H, 75, Memphis, TN June 17, 1980 in the VA Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a veteran of World War II and a member of Thrifthaven Baptist Church. He was retired from Freuhauf Trailer Co. Services were held Thursday, June 19 at 10:30 a. m. in the Cosmopolitan Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Britt officiating. Cosmopolitan Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Graveside services were held at Marlow Church Cemetery with Rev, Charles Britt and Rev. Marlin Proctor officiating. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ophelia Booker Campbell, and one son, Tommy Hugh Campbell, both of Memphis. Cappleman, Gilda Rae 47, Memphis, died Sunday November 16, 1980 in the Baptist Memorial Hospital East, Memphis. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife, and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Monday, November 17, at 2 p. m. in Fellowship Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Jim Irvin officiated. Ripley Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cappleman leaves her husband, Wade Cappleman, Memphis; one son, Wade Bartlette Cappleman, Ripley; one daughter, Sylvia Janette, Chattanooga; four brothers, Bliss Eaton, Dumas; Basil Eaton, Blue Mountain; Boone Eaton, and Doyle Eaton, both of Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Fairy Miller, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Fern Hatcher, Baldwyn; Mrs. Madge BAggett and Mrs. June Roten, both of Memphis. Serving as pallbearers were Kenneth Carter, Sidney Burks, James Witt, C. R. Thurmond, Jackie Vandergriff and James Bullock.

Carter, Andrew Phillip, Jr. , 30, Blue Mountain, died Tuesday, May 13, 1980 in the North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. He was a native of Tippah County, a veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Beech Hill Church of Christ. Services were held Wednesday, May 14 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Howard Reece. Mr. Carter is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Phillip Carter, Sr. , Blue Mountain; two brothers, John Alan Carter and Nathan Thomas CArter, both of Blue Mountain; two sisters, Mt\rs. Shan Grisham, Ripley; and Mrs. Mike Mauney, Blue Mountain. Serving as pallbearers were Shan Grisham, Mike Mauney, Robert Joshlin, Thomas Joshlin, Sonny Elliott and Benny Elliott.

Carter, James Leon, 54, Bear Creek, AL died Friday June 13, 1980, as a result of an auto accident. He was formerly of Tippah County. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15, at 2 p. m. at the Hines Church in Bear Creek. Mr. CArter is survived by his wife, Betty; one son, James H. Carter; three daughters, Nancy Carter, Brenda Mills, and Peggy Bonds; 8 grandchildren; one sister, Mary Deaton; four brothers, Clovis, Obie, Bobby and Wayne Carter.

Carter, Mrs. Nebraska C. , 90, Ripley died Wednesday, December 1, 1976, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of William Lyman Carter, and was a Baptist. Services were held on Thursday, December 2, at 10 a. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Harris Counce officiated. She is survived by one son, Overton (Jack) Carter, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Roy Linebarger, Ripley; and Mrs. Robert Blakney, Jackson, MS; one grandchild and 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dr. Clarence Stanford, Carl Lee Nance, John Holditch, Horace Weatherly, Lewis Carter and Mike Carter.

Carter, Wade Arnold, Sr. 56, Ripley, died in Baptist Hospital Thursday, Auust 14, 1975. He was a postal clerk for Ripley Post Office for many years before retirement and Elder of West Minister Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16, at 11 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in chargeHe is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evangeline D. Carter, Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Carrie M. Carter. Ripley; three sons, Wade Arnold Carter, Jr. Yazoo City, MS; Michael Dickerson Carter and Ted Carter, both of Ripley; a sister, Miss Imogene Carter, Jackson, MS; and two grandchildrn. Pallbearers were Lamon McClain, Daniel Moffitt, Earnest Hutchinson, James Lawrence Gossett, Sr. , Jimmy Covington and John Wayne Haynes.

Carter, W. Malcolm, 53, Booneville, died Saturday, July 12, 1980 at North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. He was a resident of Prentiss County, a member of the First Baptist Church of Booneville, and owner of Carter Insurance Agency. He was also a veteran of World War II. Services were held Monday July 14 at 2 p. m. in McMillan Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Rev. Tom Rayburn and Rev. Luther Gibson officiated. Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Blanche Bennett Carter, Booneville; two sons, William Bennett(Benny) Carter, Oxford; and Barry Lee Carter, Louisville, KY; one daughter, Miss Betty Carter, Booneville; one brother, John Melvin Carter, Tupelo; one step_brother, Bobby Witt, Saltillo; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Faye Wicker, Nashville, TN; and Mrs. Ellen Malone, Tupelo; one grandson, Bradley Holt Carter.

Caviness, Mrs. Sophia Isabelle, 84, Ripley, died Thursday, November 27, 1980 at her home. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of the Ripley Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of the late Luther A. Caviness. Services were held Saturday, November 29 at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Reginald Parsons officiated, assisted by Bro. M. E. Gregg. Mrs. Caviness is survived by four sons, Cleatus Caviness, Memphis; Terry Caviness, Blue Mountain; Bonnie Caviness, Ripley; and Jimmy Caviness, Belmont; one daughter, Mrs. John Pennington, Ripley; two brothers, Troy Clemmer, and Willie Clemmer, both of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Strickland, Corinth; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Carl White, Doyle Caviness, Dale Caviness, Buddy Grisham, Houston Clemmer, and W. L. Clemmer.

Chapman, Mrs. Mary Ralph, 92, Wednesday, July 23, 1980 at the Tipah County Hospital. She was a native of Alcorn County, the widow of Hugh Chapman, who died in January 1942, a hmemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Thursday, July 24, at 1 p. m. at the Chapman Church of Christ, with burial in the Criswell Cemetery. Mr. O. D. McKendree was the fficiating minster and Mr. Ed Casteel assisted him. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Chapman is survived by four sons, Hollis Chapman, Ralph Chapman, W. M. Chapman, and Mig Chapman, all of Ripley; four daughters, Mrs. Georgia Morrison, Mrs. Clytee Wood, Mrs. Valcie Hurt, and Mrs. Inez Morrison, all of Ripley; one brother, Tom Ralph, Ripley; 43 grandchildren and 2 deceased; 108 great¬grandchildren and 2 deceased; 20 great_great_grandchildren. The late Gladys Robertson was also her daughter. Pallbearers, were L. H. Chapman, Bobby Dean Michael, Junior Robertson, Temp Chapman, T. C. Morrison, Greg Chapman, Tony Morrison, and Timmy Hurt.

Childs, Mrs. Mae, 91, Blue Mountain, died at the Ripley Manor Nursing Home on December 14, 1975. Mrs. Childs was a widow and native of Tippah County. She was a member of Deentown Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Spout Springs Cemetery on Tuesday, December 16 at 1 p. m. Bro. Donald Byers officiated, assisted by Bro. Tommy Goode. Mrs. Childs is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Ellie Brock, Myrtle; Mrs. Verna Raymer, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Kate Smith, Sweet Waters, TN; Mrs. Lela Uselton, Memphis, TN; Mrs. Georgia Graves, Mrs. Flora Lee Master and Mrs. Curtis Moore all of Detroit; one son, Cole Childs, Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Icie Childs, Corinth; 21 grandchildren,great_grandchildren and great_great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Chittenden, Roland Gail, 78, Ripley, died Tuesday, August 19, 1980, at his home. Born in Yuba County, CA, he was a small engine mechanic. Services were held Thursday, August 21, at 2:30 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home, with burial in Black Jack Cemetery. Bro Thomas Thornton was the officiating minister. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dollie Hubbard Chittenden, Ripley; nine sons, Richard Chittenden, Berkley, CA; Cecil Chittenden, Keno, AR; Phillip and Gerald Chittenden, both of Sacramento, CA; Don Chittenden, Auburn, CA; Delbert Chittenden, Colusa, CA; Robert and Doug Chittenden, Willows, CA; Tom Chittenden, Vancouver, WA; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Tucker, Baylis, CA; five step_children, Mrs. Thurmond Shelby, Mrs. Cecil Stewart, Mrs. Melvin Lovett, all of Southaven; Charlie Hubbard, Ripley; Edd Hubbard, Memphis; three brothers, George, Albert and Elbert Chittenden, all of CA; one sister, Mrs. Millie Turner, CA. Pallbearers, were James Roy Young, Houston Bumpas, Marty Hubbard, David Hubbard, Wayne Lovett, Stanley Keesee, Ottis Stewart, Michael Lovett and Randall Keesee. Honorary pallbearers were Ron Maley, Hal Jordan, Floyd Menees, Ken Kimmons and Johnny Kennedy.

Childers Edward Wilson, 66, Middleton,TN died Sunday, December 30, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. Services were held Monday, December 31 in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Elder Charles Walker officiated. Survivors include one brother, Clark Childers, Falkner; one sister, Mrs. vera Cleveland, Memphis; Serving as pallbearers were Ronnie Childers, Bill Ayers, Sonny Childers, Lee Sparks, Mickey Sparks and Harrell Watts.

Childers, Joe Joseph, 79, Blue Mountain, died in the Tippah County Hospital, Friday May 9, 1975 after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War I a farmer and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Saturday, May10, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Rev. Bruce Cappleman officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Miller Childers, Blue Mountain; two sons, Earl Childers and Dewey Childers of Southaven; a daughter Mrs. Evelyn Paul, Blue Mountain; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Thomas, Blue Mountain; 6 grandchildren and 1 great¬grandchild. Pallbearers were Milton Welch, Thomas Miller, Leonard Brotherton, Wayne Brotherton, Sam Miller, Junior Miller and Ozane Medlin.

Childers, Luther Allen, 74, Ripley died at Tippah County Hospital Tuesday, March 16, 1976, after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, March 17 at 10 a. m. at Harmony Baptist Church with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Bro William EAton officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by two sons, Larry Childers, Bolivar, TN; Jerry Childers, Middleton, TN; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Braddock, Middleton; three sisters, Mrs. Mary McAlister, Mrs. Irene Nicholson, and Mrs. Willie Taylor all of Memphis, TN; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Don Luttrell, Billy Tomlinson, David Crump, Travis CAgle, Dwight Kennedy and Troy Young.

Childers, Lenas Lee, 29, Bruce, died Tuesday,February 27, 1979, in Jasper, AL: Services were at 3 p. m. Thursday at Bruce First Baptist Church with burial in Bruce Cemetery. Dr. Charles Nestor officiated with Antony_Parker Funeral Home in charge. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jobe of Bruce, and the late Mr. John Childers, Ripley. Survivors include his wife, Ms. Sheri Mabry Childers, Bruce; two daughters, Julie and Leslie Childers, both of Bruce; two sons, Daven and Darren Blansitt, both of Bruce; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jobe, Bruce; one sister, Miss Ramona Childers, Santa Barbara, CA; one brother, Harlan Childers, and some halfbrothers and sisters.

Childers, Waymon, 57, Scottsburg, Ind. died Monday May 26, 1980 at Methodist Evangelical Hospital in Louisville, KY. He was born on July 13, 1922, the son of Ellis W. and Ora Rowland Childers of Ripley. He was an employee of Corhart Refractories, and was a Veteran of World War II. He was a member of English Lodge 622 F&AM at Lexington, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Scottish Rite Valley of the Orient at Lousiville. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Hampton, a son, Terry Childers, Louisville; a daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Wooten, Greenfield; three brothers, James R. Childers, Alburquerque, N. M; Dennis M. Childers, Williamston, S. C. ; and Gerald H. Childers, Port Charlotte, FL; Masonic memorial services were conducted at 1 p. m. May 28 at the Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Ind. Burial was in the Scottsburg Cemetery.

Childs, Mrs. Sarah Caroline, 90, Ripley, died Friday, February 8, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was housewife and a Methodist. Services were held Saturday, February 10 at 2 p. m. in Lowery Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clarkm Bro. Mike Green and Bro. Kenny Garner were the officiating ministers. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by four sons, Allen Childs, Grady Childs, D. A. Childs, Jr. , all of Ripley, and Marlin Childs, Tiplersville; five daughters, Mrs. Bluma Pitman, Mrs. Olene Kuykendall, Mrs. Gertrude Yancey, all of Ripley; Mrs. Thelma Thurmond and Mrs. Doris Hensley, both of Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Martha Richardson, Ripley; 23 grandchildren; 37 g_grandchildren; and 2 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Butch Carmichael, Johnny Childs, Harold Childs, Jimmy Robbins, Terry Hensley, David Hensley, Wade Carmichael and Kenneth Childs.

Chunn, Leroy, 72, New Albany, died Thursday, November 10, 1978, at Union County Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Blue Mountain Wood Products and a member of the Lowery Memorial Baptist Church. Services were at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Charles Ransier officiating, with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Easley, New Albany; two sons, Edward Chunn, Walnut; John Chunn, Hickory Flat; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Roach, BLue Mountain; three brothers, Cloyce Chunn, Blue Mountain; Boyce Chunn, New Albany; Randale Chunn, Blue Springs; 7 grandchildren and 5 great¬grandchildren.

Clark, Erskine L. (Goober), 70, Ripley, died February 12, 1976 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver, a native of Tippah County and amember of the Academy Baptist Church. The funeral was held at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p. m. February 14 with burial in the Academy Cemetery. Bro. Enoch Purvis conducted the funeral, assisted by Bro. James Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewel Clark, Ripley; one son, Grady L. Clark, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. G. L. Walker, Memphis; and Mrs. Walter Wooley, Blue Mountain; one brother, Walter Clark, New Albany; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Little, New Albany; and 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Hurt, Robert C. Smith, Roy Miller Shelton, Robert Scott, John Childs, Gary King and Joe Crawford.

Clark, Mrs. Tommie C. , 93, Ripley, died Wednesday, October 29, 1980 in the Methodist Hospital, Memphis. Born in Tippah County, she was a housewife and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. She was the daughter of of the late Robert S. and Sally Booker Cater. Services were held at 1 p. m. Friday October 31, in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Billy Foley officiated, assisted by Bro. Bill Colter. Survivors inclue one son, Robert S. Clark, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Whitman, Ripley; one brother, Lewis Carter, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. J. E. McGuire, Columbia, TN; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Mrs Clark's husband was the late J. G. Clark. Serving as pallbearers were Gerald Brown, Billy Collier, Pete Larson, Joe Lynn Clark, Randy Clark and Robert Clark, Jr. Clemmer, Gregory Acott, 15, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hoospital Sunday March 16, 1980. He was a native of Tippah County, and a student at Ripley High School. He was the son of W. L. and Mavis Street Clemmer. Services were held Monday, March 17 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Ed White officiated. Greg is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Clemmer, Ripley; two brothers, Rodney CLemmer, Ripley; and David Clemmer, Memphis; one sister, Miss Jamie Clemmer, Memphis; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Clemmer, Ripley; and Mrs. Velma Street, Ripley; one niece, Miss Kelly Clemmer and one nephew, Rodney Clemmer, Jr. both of Ripley. Serving as active pallbearers wer Neil McBride, GAry Goodwin, Paul Goodwin, Ricky Clemmer, Tony Hill, Eddie Mauney, Tony Morgan and Andy Clemmer. Honorary Pallbearers were Rodney Clemmer, David Clemmer, Kerry Morgan and Michael Walker.

Clemmer, J. H. , 72, Memphis, died February 24, at Oakville Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a deacon of Fellowship Baptist Church and a 32nd degree Mason. Funeral services were held at Memphis Funeral Home, Poplar Chapel with burial in Memory Hill Gardens. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Maggie Clemmer, two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Clemmer and Mrs. Lillie Reynolds, and a son, Wayne Clemmer, all of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Mathenia; three brothers, Roy Clemmer, Claude Clemmer, Walnut; and Othor Clemmer, Cleveland, MS; 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Clemmer, Miss Viola L. , 75, WAlnut, died Thursday, August 14, 1980 in the Methodist Hospital in Memmphis. She was a native of Tippah County, a domestic worker, and a member of Walnut Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday, August 16 at 2 p. m. in Walnut Baptist Church, with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Bro. Smiley officiated, assisted by Bro. Joshlin. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Miss Clemmer is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nora Rooker of Hickory Flat. Pallbearers were Ken Rooker, Ron Rooker, Carl Rooker, Johnny Rooker, Wayne Hensley and Acil Crumpton.

Cole, Mrs. Elmer Wims, 76, died Sunday December 21, 1980 in St. Francis Hospital, Memphis. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wims, and widow of the late John Cole. Mrs. Cole was a faithful worker in her church and community. Services were held Saturday December 27 at 11 a. m. in Macedonia Missionary BAptist Church, Walnut, Rev. W. C. McGaha officiated. Interment was at Elam in Middleton. Foster and Son Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She leaves to mourn her passing, a daughter, Ms. Sadie Cole, Chicago; two sisters, Ms. Emma Wims, Dyersburg, and Mrs. Della Harper, San Diego, CA; nieces and nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends, and the family of the late Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Ford. Friends of the community served as pallbearers and flower bearers.

Cole, David Lee, 54, Chicago, Ill. died Thursday, December 20, 1979 in Northside Hospital, Chicago. He was a native of Tippah County, a member of the Second Baptist Church of Ripley, and worked for the City of Ripley at one time. Mr. Cole was retired from the Army and served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Services were held Thursday, December 27 at 2:30 p. m. in the Second BAptist Church, Ripley, with burial in the Ripley Cemetery. Rev. Cheste Cox officiated, assisted by Rev. O. H. Morre. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include two brothers, Henry Cole, Chicago; and Edwin Cole, Jackson, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Cotton, Ripley; and Mrs. Virgie Thomas, Tiplersville.

Colier, Mrs. Martha Addieline, 91, died Friday afternoon , November 3, 1978, at Ripley Manor Nursing Home. She was aBaptist and the wife of the late Joe Collier. Services were at 2 p. m. Sunday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W. W. Clark officiating, assisted by Rev. James Moore. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Jones, Walnut; Mrs. Iva Manning, Ripley; Mrs. Bernice Shackelford, Memphis; four sons, Earnest Jay, Newton, and Vance Collier, all of Ripley; a sister< Mrs. Lizzie Belcher, Walnut; three brothers, Lee L. Janes, Ashland; N. F. and Charlie V. Janes, both of Ripley; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Conner, Homer Clyde, 78, Booneville, died Sunday, March 14, at the Booneville Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a BAptist. SErvices were held Monday, March 15, 3 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Nance Cemetery. Rev. Faban Clark officiated with Rev. Spurgeon Mullikin assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Conner, Rienzi, MS; three sons, A. Clyde Conner and Charles Conner, Memphis, TN; Bobby Conner, Rienzi; three daughters, Mrs. Josephine Brooks, Rienzi; Mrs. Laura Bates, Ripley; Mrs. Joyce Gillespie, Toledo, OH; two brothers, Lee Conner, Ohio; and Mansel Conner, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Graves, Memphis; and Mrs. Hermie Griffin, Ripley; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Terry Bates, Hulen BAtes, Donald Bates,Neil Conner, Robert Lee Brooks and Billy Brooks.

Cook, Mrs. Addie, 73, Nettleton, died Friday, February 23, 1979 at the Gilmore Memorial Hospital after a short illnes. . A natie of Ripley, she had lived most of her life in the Nettleton area and was the widow of Charlie Cook. She was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Services were at 2 p. m. Sunday at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ with the Rev. Jack Finney and the Rev. G. H. Hill officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery with Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Charge. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ida Pearl Sullivan and Mrs. Millie Alred, both of Nettleton; two sons, Lelan Haynes, Nettleton; and Joe Knight, Brandenton, FL; three brothers, Baker Dillard, Nettleton; Charlie Dillard, Ripley; and Sylvester Moore, Leland; 20 grandchildren, 20 g_grandchildren; and 21 g_g¬grandchildren.

Cook, Mrs. Lila Dees, 92, Ripley, died Monday, April 17, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of Edd Cook and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday, April 18 at 3 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. C. D. Edge assisting. She is survived by one son, Will L. Cook, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Martha Shinault, Ripley; 9 grandchildren; 15 g¬grandchildren; 6 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbeareres were Lynwood Cook, Jimmy Haynes, Kenneth Luna, Ralph Sanderson, William Kirkman and Steve Kirkman.

Cornelius, Mrs. Annie M. 69, died Wednesday, November 15, 1978 in Skill CAre Nursing Home in Maynard, AR. She was a Baptist. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at Lowery United Methodist Church east of Ripley, with burial in the church cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her husband, Grover C. Cornelius; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Brashear, Memphis; Mrs. Ruth Brashear, Bowling Green, KY; two sons, James Cornelius, Memphis; William F. Cornelius, West MEmphis, AR; four sisters, Mrs. Alma Robinson, Mrs. Mimmie Cissom and Mrs. Maudie Childs, all of Ripley; Mrs. Elsie Stewart, Walnut; two brothers, the Rev. Doc Jeter, Tupelo; Alvin Jeter, Memphis; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Courson, Vinson Lee, 74, Ashland, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Wednesday, June 13, 1979. He was a native of Alcorn County and a retired employee of the City of Memphis. Mr. Courson was a Baptist. Services were held Thursday, June 14 at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Hamilton Cemetery. Bro. Thomas Thornton officiated. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Courson ,Ashland; three daughters, Mrs. Deloris Lopez, San Pedro, CA; Mrs. Loretta Rawls, Jackson; and Mrs. Deborah Jones, Corinth; two brothers, John W. Courson, Memphis; and Travis Courson, Byhalia; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Stewart, Nesbit; Mrs. Tensie Pegram, Memphis; Mrs. Idell James, Byhalia; and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. A. King, Joe Pegram, O'Neal Courson, Louis Stewart, W. R. James and Ernest Thornton.

Covey, Mrs. Lina McKee, 81, Brunswick, TN. died in the Bolivar Hospital Monday April 7, 1975. She was a housewife and the widow of Robert W. Covey and amember of the Brunswick Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 9, at 2 p. m. at Hopewell Presbyterian Church with burial in Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Bobby Coleman officiated with Bro. Leon Cider assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son, John T. Covey, Saulsbury, TN; three daughters, Mrs. L. C. Graves, Brunswick,TN; Mrs. Lois Moffitt, Memphis; and Mrs. Claude stevens, Saulsbury; a brother, Odis McKee, Saulsbury; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Thomas Daniel, Bob McKee, Bub Street, Kelton McAlister, Travis Proctor, Howard McKee, Joe James and Odis McKee.

Covington, Roy B. Jr. , 50, business editor of The Charlotte Observer, Charlote, N. C. died Saturday, January 27, 1979 in Presbyterian Hospital of cancer. A native of Ripley, Mr. Covington graduated from Ripley High School in 1946 and Davidson College in 1950. He joined The Observer in 1953 after two years as an Army lieutenant and veteran of Korean War combat. He is survived by his wife, Frances McColl Covington; four children, Roy Covington II, Mrs. John Vilis, Robert Covington, and Margaret Covington, all of Charlotte; his father, Roy Covington SR. Ripley. a sister, Mrs. Frank Cox, Mobile, AL; and a brother, Dal Covington, Atlanta. The funeral conducted by the Rev. Tony Tucker was at Sardis Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p. m. Monday, January 29. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. q. r. s. Cox, Luther (Luke), 84, Ripley, died Thursday, September 11, 1980, in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer, and a member of Moses Chapel Methodist Church. Mr. Cox resided at Resthaven Nursing Home. Services were held Satuday, Septembe 13, at 2:30 p. m. in Moses Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in Boyd Cemetery. Rev. L. W. Thomas officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors inclue four brothers, Charlie M. , Mose, George O. , and David Cox, all of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Mary Rogan of Ripley.

Crawford, Mrs. Alma Jane, 79, Booneville, died Wednesday, November 5, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Friday, November 7, at 10 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Pne Grove Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated, assisted by Bro. W. E. Sharp. Mrs. Crawford is survived by her husband, Clinton Crawford, Booneville; four sons, Wayne Crawford, Mount Juliet, TN; Eulane Crawford,Madison, TN; Willie Crawford, Jr. and Vance Crawford, both of Booneville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Ray Underwood, Darrell Crawford, Jimmy Crawford, Terry Lashley, Emmett Mauney and Barry Crawford. Crawford, Miss Fannie Jane, 88, Ripley. ded May 8, 1976 at her home. Funeral services were held aat 3 p. m. Sunday at Concord Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Bill Colter, the Rev. Danny Stephens and the Rev. Robert Walker officiated. McMillan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Miss Crawford was a nurse and a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by a brother, Joe Crawford, Ripley; five sisters, Mrs. Wash Smith, Dumas; Mrs. H. B. Nichael, Corinth; Mrs. Tom Counseille, Ripley; Mrs. Louis Street, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Ray Wallis, Booneville. Crawfrd, Vandiver Harrison,66, Ripley, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Sunday, September 12 1976. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church and was a TV repairman. Services were held Tuesday,September 14, at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Robert Walker and Clarence Mayo, Jr. were officiating ministers. McMillan Funeral Home of Booneville had charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Jobe Crawford, Ripley; he parents, Bro. and Mrs. Joe Crawford, Ripley; three sons, Joe W. Crawford, James D. Crawford, and Jerry Lee Crawford, all of Ripley; one brother, Brewer Crawford, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Vertis Montgomery and Mrs. TAlmadge Steele, both of Memphis; 6 grandchildren. Crumpton, James Walter, 11 Ashland, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital onSunday December 3, 1978. He was a student and a Baptist. Services were held on Tuesday, December 5, at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bethlehem Cemetery near Holmes Road, Capleville, TNHe is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Homer Crumpton, Ashland; two brothers, Denver F. Crumpton, Holly Springs; and Homer Newton Crumpton, Ashland; three sisters, Mrs. Eva L. Cleveland, Myrtle; Mrs. Pamela Marie Swinford and Miss Ammie LaVerne Crumpton, both of Ashland; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter N. Crumpton, Hickory Flat. Pallbearers were Walter W. Crumpton, Terry Scroggins, Tim Crumpton, Allen Shelton, Cecil Crumpton and Pete Waller. .

Crum, Mrs. Callie M. 86, Walnut, died Wednesday January 19, 1979 at the Southaven Health CAre Center. She was the widow of Charlie Crum. Services were at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester Spencer officiating. Burial in Shiloh Baptist Cemetery, withColeman Funeral Home in Charge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Roberson, Memphis; two grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Crum, Lester, 56, died Friday at Tippah County Hospital. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church and was a farmer. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with Rev. Sharp oficiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Coleman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Inez Miles Crum; one son, Ricky Dwayne Crum, Walnut; two daughters, Mrs Patsy Alstatt and Mrs. Pamela Diane Drewery, both of Walnut; his mother, Mrs. Roxie Wilbanks Crum, Walnut; four brothers, Leroy Crum, Corinth; Dock Crum, Floyd Crum, and Daniel Crum, all of Walnut; three sisters. Mrs. Earlene Miles, Miss Aline Crum, and Mrs. Marie Cofield, all of Walnut; 2 grandchildren.

Curry, Mrs. Jamie Louise, 56, New Albany died Tuesday, August 19, 1980, in Union County General Hospital, New Albany. Mrs. Curry was born in Tippah County, and worked as a babysitter. She was the daughter of the late Doc Clemmer and Florence Simmons. Services were held Saturday, August 23 at 2 p. m. at Atkins Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Joseph Richard officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by one brother, William Clemmer, Pontotoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Mae Worship, Ripley; and Mrs. Mattie Worship, New Albany. She was pre_deceased by her husband, the late George Curry.

Cutberth, Mrs. Annie Mae, 77, Walnut, died Wednesday, May9, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of New Salem Primitive Church. Services were held on Friday, May ll at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Bro. Jesse Phillips officiated with Bro. Pierce Jackson assisting. She is survived by her husband, J. G. Cutberth, Walnut; two sons, William Troy Cutberth and Charles Wayne Cutberth, both of Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Billie Ruth Cardwell, Walnut; Mrs. Delilah Earl Byrd, Memphis; and Mrs. Shirley Ann Meeks, Lynnville, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Graham, Mrs. Manola Rowland, both of Middleton, TN; and Mrs. Lura Luna, Walnut; 12 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Billy Cutberth, Michael Cardwell, Darwin Graham, Snooks Munn, J. R. Ray and Paul Ray.

Davis, Mrs. Birtus K. , 58, resident of Galveston, TX. , widow of Milton Davis, former resident of Ripley, died August 13, 1978 in Memorial Hospitalin Galveston. She had been a restaurant owner and waitress. Graveside services were and burial were Wednesday at 10 a. m. at the Tippah Memorial Garden. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. One brother, Ray Knight, of Clamath, CA. survives. (TJ)

Davis, Mrs. Lee, 93, FAlkner, died in the Tippah County Hospital Sunday, December 21, 1975. She was the widow of Oscar Davis and was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were Monday, December 22 at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Bro. Marvin Rainey officiated with Bro. J. A. Thornton assisting. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Ervin, San Jose, CA; Mrs. Verna Peeler, Falkner; Mrs. Alba Janes, Ashland; one half_brother, Luther Caviness, two half_sisters, Mrs. Lexie Stroupe, Ripley and Mrs. Annie Rutherford, Falkner; 14 grandchildren; 34 g_grandchildren; 5 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Darrell Janes, Tom Peeler, Jim Davis, Kermit Davis, Herman Ladrone Davis, Flay Jones, Billy Erwin and D. Gailon Goolsby.

Day, Mrs. Donna, 67, Ripley, died Friday, September 15, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital She was a housewife and a member of Whittentown Baptist Church. Services were held Sunday, September 17, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Whittentown Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Welch officiated with Bro. Mike Bridges and Bro. Wayne Marshall assisting. She is survived by her husband, Marvil L. Day,Sr. ; one son, Marvin L. Day Jr, Middleton, TN; three sisters. Mrs. Mamie Huddleston and Mrs. Dora Lee McCown, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Nora Malone, Memphis; 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. L. Huddleston, Nelson Huddleston, Terry South, Russell Allison, Waitstill Day, Shirley Graves, Bud Huddleston, and Terry Barkley. Decanter, Calvin Ellis, 48, Byhalia, died Sunday October 12, 1980, in Union County General Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, and worked as a welder with Griffin Inc. Byhalia. Services were held Tuesday, October 14, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Arthur D'Haillecourt officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Stagner Decanter, Byhalia; one daughter, Mrs. Sherry Grace, Byhalia; his mother, Mrs. Finnie Hopper, Memphis; one brother, Hayward Dcnater, Covington, TN; three sisters, Mrs. Willard Cooper, Ripley, TN; Mrs. Hazel Rogers, Tiplersville; and Mrs. Inez Taylor, Holly Springs; his step_mother, Mrs. Mary Etta Decanter, Holly Springs. Pallbearers were Donald Wayne Decanter, Ricky Decanter, Bobby Benefield, Dale Lindsey, and James Crum.

Decanter, Calvin, 73, Holly Springs, died Saturday June 16, 1979. He was a Baptist and a sawmill operator and farmer. Mr. Decanter was a native of Tippah County. Services were held Monday June 18 at 2:30 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Danny Sparks and Bro. Albert Decanter officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Etta Decanter, Holly Springs; two sons, Ellis Decanter, Byhalia; and Hayward Decanter, Covington, TN; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Rogers, Tiplersville; Mrs. Inez Taylor, Holly Springs; Mrs. Willard Cooper, Ripley, TN; one sister, Mrs. Gracie Hubbard, Ripley, MS; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. W. Koon, Ricky Black, Donald Wayne Decanter, Lee Earle Thomas, Dale Barnes, Troy Young and Alton Wallace.

Deen, Willie F. , 81, Memphis, died Sunday, September 30, 1979 in the Veterans Hospital, Biloxi, MS. He was a veteran of World War I, a native of Tippah County and a Baptist. He was retired from the VA Hospital in Memphis. Services were held Wednesday, October 3 at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. Mr. Deen is survived by three sons, Bobby F. Deen, Memphis; Billy G. Deen, Brighton, TN; and John P. Deen, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Mary E. DiGiacomo, Memphis; 6 grandchildren and 1 great¬grandchild. Dees, Mrs. Wanda Jean, 35, died Saturday at North Mississipi Medical Center in Tupelo as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident Saturday morning near Baldwyn. She was an employee of Renco Mfg. Co. of Pine Grove. Services were held Sunday in the Concord Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. E. E. Salts and son Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her husband, James Ervin Dees, Baldwyn; a daughter, Regina Lynn Dees, of the home; two sons, James Michael Dees and Wallis Bruce Dees, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wallis, Booneville; a sister, Mrs. Annie Margaret Mauney, Corinth; two brothers, Bob and Jackie Wallis, both of Baldwyn.

Dickinson, Miss Ivy, 95, died Tuesday< June 8, 1977 in Tipley Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late Ephraim and Sarah Dickinson and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held on Wednesday, June 9 at 10 a. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Guy Hester officiated with Bro. Jackie Yow assisting. She is survived by one brother, Carl Dickinson, Corinth; and one sister, Mrs. Ruby Nicholson, Booneville and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Bill Austin, Dilton Copeland, Jimmy Willingham, Mike Dickinson, Edward Willingham and Phillip Palmer. Dillard, Miss Karen Mae, 16, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo Saturday, June 14, 1975, at 9 p. m. She died suddenly. She was a student. Funeral services were held Monday, June 16 at 3 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. bro. Arthur Pigman officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her parents, Jessie B. and Maxine Dillard of Ripley; her grandparents, Gertrude Renfrow, Blue Mountain; and Mr. and Mrs. Baker Dillard, Nettleton, Ms. Pallbearers were Sammy Thomes, Steve Stubbs, Bobby Castle, David Moorman, Jimmy Wayne Robertson and Ronald Renfrow.

Dixon, Mrs. Annie Kathryn Jones, 59, Walnut, died Wednesday November 9, 1978, at her residence after an eztended illness. She was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services were at 2 p. m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Marvin Grubbs and the Rev. Jim Lindsey oficiating. Burial in Bethlehem Cemetery with Coleman Funeral Home in charge. Survivors inclued her husband, Hugh L. Dixon; four daughters, Mrs. Sonia Lee Barnes, Corinth; Mrs. Evelyn Key, Mrs. Bonnie Fiveash, and Mrs. Judy Fiveash, all of Walnut; two sons, Danny and Donny Dixon, both of Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Leona Moss, Walnut; three brothers, Odis, Orbie and Johnnie Jones, all of Corinth; 14 grandchildren and 1 g_grandchild. (TJ)

Downs, Miss Casey Michelle, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Downs, Walnut, died Thursday, November 15, 1979 at Walnut; She was five months old. Services were held Friday, November 16, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Shiloh Cemetery, Tippah County. Rev. James Wooley officiated, assisted by Bro. Glen Fann. She is survived by her parents, Bobby and Shelly Downs, Walnut; two sisters, Becky and Libby Downs of Walnut; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Wallace, Falkner; and Mr. and Mrs. Joy Downs, Walnut; and great_grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jumper, Falkner. Pallbearers were Jack Jumper, Mike Johnson, Jackie Mullins and Keith Downs. Drown, Flavouis Hardin, 57, was found dead Thursday, Nov. 2, 1978, at Whitfield, apparantly of natural causes. Graveside services were Sunday in the Tiplersville Cemetery with Rev. Danny Bullock officiating. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include a brother, James C. Drown of Ripley. (TJ)

Duncan, Gus, Sr. , 81, Ripley, died Thursday, October 18, 1979 in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Tippah County, a member of the Assembly of God, and a retired mechanic. Services were held Saturday, October 20 at 11 a. m. in the Trinity Assembly of God Church, with burial in Rucker Cemetery. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Duncan is survived by one son, Gus Duncan Jr. , Ripley; two brothers, T. E. Duncan, Fayettevile, AR; and R. J. Duncan, Mountain View, AR; three sisters, Mrs. Murry Wingo, Ripley; Mrs. Jamie Patrick and Mrs Inez Adair, both of Memphis; 3 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Michael Cohea, Johnny Timmons, Mike Landers, Phillip Bryant, J. R. Ray and Milton Wilbanks.

Duncan, Leonard Earl, 49, Memphis, died in the William f. Bowld Hospital in Memphis, Thursday, October 23, 1975 after a short illness. He was a housing instector for the city of Memphis, a member of Macon Christian Church, and a Mason__active in Summer Ave. Lodge. Funeral services were Saturday, October 25 at 1 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Dr. A. O. Guy officiated with McBride Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Geneva James Duncan, Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Suarez, Memphis, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joan Wooley, Southaven; and 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were David D. James, David Chandler, Donny Wooley, Tom Suarez, Sammie Harper and Neil Lowry.

Duncan, Marcus Lee, 64, Ripley, died Wednesday March 31, 1976. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer, and an Elder of the Spout Springs Presbyterian Church. He had served on the board at the Tippah County Hospital since the Hospital opened in 1950. At the time of his death he was serving as Vice_President of the board. He was also serving as chairman of the county Democratic Executive committee and was past president of the Spout Springs TCDC. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 1 at 3:30 p. /m. in Spout Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. M. E. Gregg was the officiating minister with Mr. David Snellgrove assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zora Faye Duncan, Ripley; three sons, Mark Duncan, and J. W. Duncan, both of Ripley; Joe Duncan, Lubbock, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Pannell, Ripley; one brother, Overt Duncan, Ripley; 8 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Childs, Ferrel Duncan, Wayne Duncan, N. T. Duncan, Herchell Duncan, Jason Pannell and Jerry Walden.

Eaton, Joy D. 65, died at his hometown of Warrior, AL Monday, October 22, 1979. He was a native of Tippah County, Buena Vista Community. He was a retired employee of Ford Motor Co. His wife passed away about a year and a half ago. He leaves four children, Kenneth, Joe and twins, Tommy and Joy Fay, all of whom lin in or near Lorraine, Ohio where they grew up. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roll Eaton, Mrs. Eaton being a sister of Edgar and Escar Little, plus some sisters. He leaves four brothers, Boone, Bliss, Basil and Doyle Eaton; five sisters, Fern, Fairy, June, Madge and GildaFuneral services were in the Methodist Church in Warrior. .

Echols, Mrs. Etta Mae, 82, Ripley, died Friday March 17, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a BAptist and a housewife. Services were at 2 p. m. Saturday at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. M. E. Gregg officiating. Burial was in Walnut Creek Cemetery. Survivors include a brother, Charlie Drewery of Ripley; and a number of nieces and nephews. (TJ)Edge, James Franklin, 40, was killed in a two car accident on Highay 15, north of Ripley Saturday July 28, 1979. He was a native of Benton County, an employee of Master_Bilt in New Albany and a Methodist. Services were held Monday, July 30 at 2 p. m. at Medlock Baptist Church with burial in the Friendship Cemetery. Bro. Gene Coltharp officiated. He is survived by his wife, Brs. Gloria Lee Edge, Ashland; one daughter, Teresa Lynn Edge, Ashland; two sons, James Franklin Edge Jr. ,; and Roy Wayne Edge, both of Ashland; his parents, George Cleon Edge and Mrs. Wardie Edge, both of Ashland; one brother, Eddie Ray Edge, Ashland; five sisters, Mrs. Linda Rouse, Mrs. Regina Jeter, Mrs. Ruby Jean Allen, and Mrs. Patty Barnes, all of Ashland; and Mrs. Barbara Ann McCollum, Flint, MI;. Serving as pallbearers were Lawrence Mann, Jimmy Murley, Gaylon Hunt, Frank Johnson, Mike Fair, Avis Alberson, Jerry Johnson and Randy Graves. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Elliott, Mrs. Johnnie Alma, 83, died Wednesday, March26, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. A native of Tippah County,she was a homemaker and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Elliott was the widow of the late Van A. Elliott. Services were held Thursday, March 27, at 2 p. m. in Spout Springs Presbyterian Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated. Ripley Funeral Home had charge. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Serving as pallbearers were Mrs. Elliott's great nephews.

Estes, Mrs. Adah E. 64, Blue Mountain, died Saturday, November 3, 1979 in the Culver Hospital, Crawfordsville, Ind. She was a native of Montgomery County, Indiana, the town clerk of Blue Mountain for 10 years, and amember of the Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary at Clarksdale, and a current member of the Walnut VFW Post #6696. Mrs. Estes was also a past state president of the VFW Auxiliary, and a member of the Blue Mountain Woman's Club. Services were held Tuesday, November 6 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Rev. James K, Byrd officiated. Survivors include one step_son, Clair Carter, Lafayete, Ind; one sister, Mrs. Wanda Miles, New Market, Ind; two nieces, Mrs. Sally Humphreys and Mrs. Cindy West; one nephew, Ronald Miles; two grat_nephews; five grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie Miles, Ronny Mason, Dennis Hall, Fred Humphreys, Bill Mason and Greg Thomas. Faulkner, Mrs. Elizabeth, 48, Sardis was dead on arrival at the North Panola Regional Hospital in Sardis Wednesday October 29, 1980. She was a native of Tippah County and a member of Sardis Lake Baptist Church. She was a Mary Kay Consultant Mrs. Faulkner was the daughter of Mary Jacklin Ellis McClain and the late Duncan McClain. Funeral services were conducted Friday October 31 at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Palmer Cemetery. Bro. Billy Howse officiated. Survivors include her husband, Robert Faulkner, Sardis; two sons, James and John Faulkner, both of Sardis; three daughters, Ms. Bobbie Lyn Faulkner, Mrs. Donna Ballard, both of Memphis, and Mrs. Pam Gross, Southaven; her mother, Mrs. Jack McClain, Ripley; four brothers, Charles McClain, Vardeman; Bill McClain, Chicago; Joe McClain, Memphis; and David McClain, Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Shirley Reed, Ripley; Mrs. Joyce Moore, Mrs. Linda Crawford and Mrs. Pat Power, all of Memphis; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. Hugh Faulkner, Roil Faulkner, Bunche Faulkner, Billy Faulkner, Perry Moore, Buddy Reed and Roland McClain. Fields, Mrs. Lula Jane was born July 5, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Tim Stinger. She was deceased July 16, 1980 in Madison County, Jackson, TN. Mrs. Fields joined the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Pontiac, Mich. where she was a faithful member until death. She was also a member of the choir. She tried to be a friend to everybody, and was never too big to ask peo0le to forgive her if she had done anything to hurt anyone's feelings. She cherished friends. She married Mr. Eddie Fields and to this union one child was born. She leaves her husband, Mr. Eddie Fields and one son, Presley Lee Fields, both of Pontiac, MI; three brothers, Mr. Joe Mollye Johnson, Belzonia, MS; Mr. Willie Murray Johnson, Michigan; and Mr. Verge Barkley, Chicago, IL; one uncle, Mr. Jodie McDonald, Ripley and a host of relatives and friends.

Finger, H. E. (Homer Ellis) Sr. , 92, died suddenly at hishome here Saturday afternoon (April 26, 1975). He had been in failing health for some time, and had been ill about a week. Mr. Finger was one of the oldest and best known men of Tippah County. Born in Benton County in the old Finger community, near the Tippah¬Benton line, he moved with his parents, the late M. L. Finger and Mrs. Mary Elliott Finger to Ripley in 1893 and had continued to reside in Ripley. When about 14 years of age, Mr. Finger began working in his father's merchantile store, on the north side of the square. Later the firm became M. L. Finger and Sons with Mr. Ellis assisting his father in the management of the business, and continuing the management after his father's death. For many year this was the largest mercantile establishment in Tipah County. In 1958 the business was divided into several different stores, with him retaining a portion of the business until his store burned in 1964, after which he maintained an office in the northeast corner of the Hopper building, engaging in cotton buying and some furnishing business. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Peoples Bank. He was engaged in business for a longer number of years, consecutively, than perhaps any other person in the history of the county. Mr. Finger was actively identified with the Methodist Church here all his adult life, and served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for over 40 years and on the official church board. He also served for a number of years as a trustee of the Ripley separate school district. He was for many years a member of the Ripley Rotary club, and attended the weekly luncheons regularly until recently. Mr. Finger was married to the former Miss Bertha Rogers of Dixon, TN who survives. Alsosurviving are four daughters: miss Mary Joan Finger, Nashville, TN; Miss Bernice Rogers Finger, Montevello, AL; Mrs. David B. Flanagan, Leland, MS; and Mrs. Edwin Spivey, Rolling Fork, MS; a son, Methodist Bishop Homer Ellis Finger Jr. , Nashville, TN; 7 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. Also surviving are three sisters, Miss Bama Finger, Miss Marietta Finger, and Mrs. Bess Goddard, all of Ripley; and a brother, W. L. Finger, New Canaan, Conn. The funeral service was held in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel Monday at 10 a. m. with Rev. J. G. Babb, his pastor, officiating. Pallbearers were Frank McGar, Bob Fortier, Howell Nabors, Wayne Finger, Eugene Richardson, Gene Holmes, Ralph McGill, Max Barkley, Willie T. King and Joe Smith.

Finger, Mss Mary Joan, 70, died Monday November 10, 1980 at her home in Nashville, TN. She was a native of Tippah County, a retired librarian with Scarritt Methodist College and Nashville City Library; and a member of Westend United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Homer Ellis Finger and Bertha Wright Rodgers. She graduated from Ripley High School in the town where she was born, Grenada College for Girls, George Peabody College in Nashville, TN. with a Master's Degree in Library Science. She waa active in community affairs, especially the American association University of Women, Nashville Chapter of United Nations of United Methodist Women and, for the past 8 years, was a member of the General Commission on Archives and History of the United Methodist Church. Services were held at Scales Chapel, Westend United Methodist Church in Nashville, Wednesday, November 12 at 10 a. m. Dr. . James H. Sewell and Dr. A. J. Walton officiated. Bro. Blanton Doggett officiated at a graveside service held at Ripley Cemetery Wednesday at 4 p. m. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of the burial. Survivors include one brother, Bishop H. Ellis Finger, Jr. Knoxville, TN. He is the Bishop of Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church in Knoxville; three sisters, Miss Bernice Finger, Montevallo, AL; Mrs. David Flanagan, Leland, MS; and Mrs. Ed Spivey, Jr. Rolling Fork, MS. Pallbearers were Joe Smith, Frank McGar, L. E. (Pete) Elliott, C. H. Elliott, Max Barkley and B. G. Horton.

Floyd, Mrs. Ethel Annie, 71, Blue Mountain, died Friday, June 11, 1976, inthe Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of Deentown Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday, June 12 at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Donald Byers was the officiating minister with Bro. Michael J. Burcznski and Bro. Clarence Hendricks. She is survived by her husband, Dink Floyd; four sons, Wallace Floyd, Blue Mountain; Bernice Floyd and Paul B. Floyd, both of New Albany; and Lenora Floyd, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Thornton, Cotton Plant; one brother, Elgie Windham, Blue Mountain; one sister, Miss Barbara Windham, Blue Mountain; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Windham, Robert Windham, Wayne Windham, Herman Windham, Buddy Windham and Harold Loyd Windham.

Floyd, Robert Dudley, 87, Memphis, died at his home Monday, July 2, 1979. Services were held at 11:30 a. m. July 5, at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park. He was a former resident, a Baptist and a Mason. He was a retired employee of Sealtest Dairy Products. Mr. Floyd is survived by his wife, Ruby Covington Floyd; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Swift and Mrs. Virginia Stark, both of Memphis; one half_brother, Cliff Morgan; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren adn 1 g_g_grandchild. His grandsons served as pallbearers.

Ford, James Edward, 82, Ashland, died Saturday June 28, 1980. . Je was a resident of Benton County, a farmer, and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Robert E. Ford and Myrtie Street. Services were held Monday June 30 at 2 p. m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetey. Rev. Thomas Thornton officiated with Rev. Jimmy Autry assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ford is survived by his wife, Grace Ford, Ashland; one son, Nelson Ford, Ashland; one daughter, Mrs. Bardee Autry, Ashland; one brother, Leland Ford, Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Dewey May, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Vardie Graves, Ashland; Mrs. Keith Graves, Ripley; three grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Waymon Needham, Leroy Wilson, W. T. Simpson, Donald Simpson, Vardie Sanderson, and Woodrow Massengill.

Ford, Mrs. Nora W. 76, Memphis, died Monday, January 1, 1979, at St. Joseph East Hospital in Memphis. She was a retired civil service employee withthe Kennedy Hospital and was a member of the Dendal Association. She was anative of Benton County and a Baptist. Services ere held Wednesday, January 3, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bluff Springs Cemetery. Bro. Ewert Autry officiated. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Elias, Memphis; two brothers, Charlie West, Hickory Flat; and Aubrey West, Pope; two sisters, Mrs. Bertie Wallace and Mrs. Esther Howell, both of Hickory Flat; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Major West, Terry West, James Earl West, Mack Howell, Sartan Walker and Dolas Baker.

Ford, Samuel L. 81, Ripley, died Saturday, January 22, 1977, at the Rippah County Hospital. He served as Sheriff of Tippah County for 8 years and Town Marshall for 8 years. He was a retired cattleman and a veteran of World War I, and a member of First Baptist Church in Ripley. Services were held on Sunday January 23 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Harris Counce was the officiating minister. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorsie Ford, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Gregory, Iuka, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Conner, Tiplersville; and Mrs. Julia Needham, Ripley; one grandson. Pallbearers were T. C. Tapp, Tommy Tapp, Colins Dixon, Joe White, Paul Griffin, Horace Weatherly, W. C. Jamieson and Ross Stark.

Fryar, Mrs. Cordia MAy, 77, Memphis, died in BAptist Hospital Monday, August 18, (1976_77). She was the widow of Arlis Fryar, a housewife and Methodist. Funeral services were held Tuesday August 19 at 10 a. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jacob's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by one son, Joe Fryar, Memphis; and a sister, Mrs. Ora Tull, Friendship, TN; 1 grandchild. Pallbearers were Eugene Holmes, Bobby Fryar, Ray Hester, Charles Isbell, Jimmy Fryar and Clinton Tull.

Gaillard, Mrs. Sallie Ilene, 27, Ripley, died Tuesday, January 25, 1977, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a factory worker and a member of Bethlehem Church. Services were held Saturday, January 29 at 2 p. m. in Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. McBride Funral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Elbert Gaillard, Ripley; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Prather, Ripley; two sons, Timothy Gaillard and Kenny Gaillard, Ripley; one daughter Dottie Felicia Gaillard, Ripley; three brothers, Zean Prather, Jessie Prather, and L. C. Prather, all of Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Irene Mitchell and Miss Sarah Louise Prather, both of Ripley.

Gandy, Mrs. Alma Jamieson, 73, Ripley, died Monday, March 14, 1977 at the Union County Hospital in New Albany. She was a housewife and a Presbyterian. Services were held Wednesday, March 16 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Nance Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated. She is survived by her husband, Clarence E. Gandy, Ripley; one son, Frank Gandy, Germantown, TN; one daughter, Mrs. Charley Morgan, Ripley; four grandchildren and 1 g_grandchild. Pallbearers were G. P. Roberson, Kenneth Jones, Dillard Goolsby, Mike Hill, Roy Benton Moffitt, A. W. Hurt, Jack Sappington, and Ferrell Seals.

Garrett, Mr. Arthur Lee, 93, Ripley died at the Tippah County Hospital Sunday, July 4, 1976. He was a retired farmer and deacon of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he had been Sunday School supervisor for over 40 years. Services were held Friday, July 9 at 2 p. m. at Second Baptist Church with burial in Ripley Cemetery. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pearl Garrett, Ripley; one stepson, Earnest Spight, Chicago, Il; one brother, Walter Garrett, Tiplersville; two sisters. Mrs. Essie Ree Cooper, Fort Wayne, Ind; and Mrs. Inez Rucker, Rockford, Ill; one grandchild; one g_grandchild; and one g_g_grandchild.

Garrison, Rev. George Wilson, 67, died Saturday, October 4, 1980 at his home in Ripley. He was a native of Ripley, and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Rev. Garrison was a teacher, a farmer and a minister. Services were held Sunday, October 5 at 2 p. m. in Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Jim Irvin officiated, assisted by Bro. Harry K. Phillips. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Rev. Garrison leaves his wife, Mrs. Syble Logan Garrison, Ripley; one son, George Wilson Garrison, Jr. Greenwood, MS; one sister, Mrs. Sara Murray, Troy, TN; and two grandchildren, Gina Garrison and Jonathan Garrison. Active pallbearers were James Bullock, Cecil Williams, C. R. Thurmond, Luther Carter, Brown Hamilton, and B. G. Garrison. Honorary pallbearers were Jasper Bullock, Jewel Bullock, Marvin Bullock, Billy Wayne Garrison, Noverta Garrison, Dennis Garrison, Billy Mack Garrison and Joe Garrison.

Gates, Clifford C. , 65, Ripley, died Thursday, November 8, 1979 in his home in Ripley. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. He was also a veteran of World War II. Services were held Saturday, November 10 at 2 p. m. at Shiloh Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Gates, Ripley; one son, Carlin Gates, Corinth; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Smith, Ripley; two brothers, Elgin Gates, Ripley; and Edd Gates, Walnut; three sisters, Mrs. Lexie Plaxico and Mrs. Annie Carter, both of Walnut; and Mrs. Vertie Bledsoe, AL; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nicky Guynes, Charles Plaxico, Calvin Plaxico, Don Plaxico, Gerald Short, and Clyde Junior Davis.

Gattis, Mrs. Katie Mae, 74, died Sunday October 24, 1978 at the North Miss. Medical Center. She was a member of Turner's Chapel Baptist Church. Services wer at 2 p. m. Monday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Harrison officiating. Burial in Turner's Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Paul R. Gattis; five daughters, Mrs. Pauline Bridges, Mrs. Jessie Mae Newby, and Mrs. Ruth Sweatman, all of Ripley; Mrs. Ada Green, Memphis; Mrs. Kathern Mewby, Cicero, Ill; six sons, Thomas, R. C. , Charley, and James Gattis, all of Ripley; Elbert Gattis, Booneville; Tate Gattis, Cicero, IL; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Little and Mrs. Vera Chunn, both of New Albany; two brothers, Joel Cook, New Albany; and Charley Cook, Memphis; 22 grandchildren and 26 great¬grandchildren. (TJ)

Giles, Dr. Frances Ethel, daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Giles of Ripley, died following a heart attack in Los Angeles, CA. on April 25, 1980. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Glendale, CA. Dr. Giles grew up and graduated from high school in Chalybeate, MS. She attended Ole Miss where she began her Medical Studies and was the first woman from Tippah County to complete Medical School, having graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Il. She completed her Internship in Chicago Lying_in Hospital and Memphis Baptist Hospital. Soon after graduation from Rush Medical, she decided to go out west and settled in Los Angeles in 1924. She was on the Obsterical Staff of the Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital for 45 years. Dr. Giles is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hugh W. Fletcher, Gulfport, MS; one brother, Paul Nance Giles, New Albany. MS; also several nieces and nephews.

Gaillard, Earnest T. , 72, Dumas, died in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Monday November 3 1975. He was a retired mail carrier and a sawmill operator and Presbyterian. Services were held Tuesday November 4 at 2 p. m. at New Prospect Presbyterian Church with burial in Dumas Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements,. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Estelle Gaillard, Dumas; a son, Bobby Gaillard, Dumas; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Kent, Dumas; a brother, Russell Gaillard, Jackson, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Ketty Lou Griffen, Ashland; and Mrs. Azalle Moffitt, Ripley; 4 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildrem. Pallbearers were Charles Gaillard, Euclid Gaillard, Troy Holliday, Jimmy Gaillard, Wendle Gaillard, Jimmy Hall Gaillard, Whit Miller and Joe Nabors.

Glidewell, Mrs. Ella H. , 79, Tiplersville, died Sunday December 25, 1977, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Services were held Monday, December 26 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shiloh Cemetery in Tippah County. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated with Bro. Clyde Thompson assisting. She is survived by her husband, Dan Glidewell, Tiplersville; six sons, Walter Glidewell, Georgie Glidewell, Willie B. Glidewell, all of Burnsville; Jackie Glidewell, Ripley; Ray D. Glidewell, Corinth; and Edward Glidewell, Tiplersville; four daughters, Mrs. Lottie Mae Calvery, Memphis; Mrs. Viola Yancey, Ripley; Mrs. Alice Sanders, Corinth; Mrs. Dorothy Null, Falkner; one brother, Ernest Hodum, Walnut; two sisters. . , Mrs. Annie Mae Mathis, Kossuth; Mrs. Myrtle Crum, Memphis; 27 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bruce Glidewell, Glenn Glidewell, Joe Glidewell, Gerald Glidewell, Kenneth Calvery and Danny Yancey.

Glissen, William LeEarl, 57, Ripley, died Tuesday, January 1, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a member of the First United Pentacostal Church and a native of Alcorn County. Services were held January 2 at 2 p. m. in the First United Pentacostal Church with burial in the Camp Ground Cemetery. Bro. Herman Hancock officiated, assisted by Bro. Dewayne Benefield and Bro. David Miliam. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Mae Glissen, Ripley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Glissen, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Burns, Ripley; and Miss Ruby Glissen, Little Rock, AR; three sons, Tommy Glissen, Blytheville, AR; James Edward Glissen, Byhalia, MS; and Leon Glissen, Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Rainey, Mrs. Radie Tatum, Mrs. Cordie Wilbanks, all of Ripley; and Mrs. Worthie Thrasher, Corinth; 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy Ray Otts, Bobby Otts, Rickey Luna, Danny Mathis, Allen Brady, David Hancock; Alternate pallbearers were David Brazil and Wesley Mills.

Glasco, Mrs. Darlene Sue, 15, Ripley, died Wednesday, July 25, 1979, in the Morton F. Plant Hospital, Clearwater, FL. She was a student and housewife, attending Ripley Middle School, and was a Baptist. Services were held Saturday, July 28 at 3 p. m. at Community Baptist Church with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. B. W. Bridges officiated. McBride Funerl Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Glasco, Ripley; her father, William Richmond, Waltourville, GA; her mother, Mrs. Shirley Trotter, Victoria, MS; her step_father, Willis Trotter, Victoria, MS; her step_mother, Mrs. Barbara Ann Richmond, Walthourvile, GA; one half_brother, Paul Richmond, Walthourville, GA; one sister, Delilla Renae Richmond, Ripley; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lepard, Victoria, MS; her grandmother, Mrs. Marie Richmond, Corning, AR; and her step_grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Lackey, Ophelika, AL. Pallbearers were Leroy Cook, Earl Monsue, Steve Norman, Terry Miller, Jerry Richmond and Ricky Marise.

Godwin, Mrs. Bama Myrtle, 86, died in the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday, April 8, 1975, after a long illness. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday, April 9 at 11 a. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Bill Colter officiated, with Bro. Donald Byers assisting. Ripley Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Hazel Godwin, Ripley; and a brother, Merritt South, Ripley; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Lawrence Thomas, Lester Miskelly, Charlie Miskelly, Troy Luna, Jackie Gossett, James Lawrence Gossett Sr. Godwin, Sam L. Jr. , 65, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Godwin Sr. Blue Mountain, passed away at his home in Memphis, TN Thursday afternoon, December 14, 1978. He was a retired employee of the Memphis Defense Depot. Services were held at Memphis Funeral Home at 10 a. m. Saturday with graveside services at Blue Mountain Cemetery. Memphis Funeral Home and Ripley Funeral Home were in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mildred C. Godwin, Memphis; one son, Bill Godwin, Collierville; one sister, Sarah Ruth Godwin, Blue Mountain; and one granddaughter, Susanne Godwin, Collierville.

Goolsby, Mrs. Besie V. , 73, Ripley, Monday, February 7, 1977 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a retired housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday, February 8 at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Bro. George Boland officiated. She is survived by 3 sons, J. T. Goolsby, Ripley; Lloyd Goolsby, and Orvill Wayne Goolsby, both of Memphis; 2 step_sons, Dillard Goolsby, Ripley; and Coley Goolsby, Memphis; 5 daughters, Mrs. Jewel Reeves, Darden, TN; Mrs. Sue Glissen and Mrs. Dorothy Duncan, both of Ripley; Mrs. Lou Blythe, Long Beach, MS; Mrs. Hershell Birdsong, Memphis; 3 step_daughters, Mrs. Annie Lee Norton, Ripley; Mrs. Blondie Smith, Springfield, TN; and Mrs. Virginia Crews, Lacon, Il; one half_sister, Mrs. Gertrude Clemmer, Ripley; 28 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jeff Goolsby, Michael Reeves, Ray Reeves, Howell Duncan, Charlie Duncan and Ricky Blythe.

Gore, Mrs. Grace Hill, 62, Ripley, died Monday, September 17, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a registered nurse, retired from the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County and a Methodist. Services were held Wednesday September 19 at 10 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden, Bro. Faban Clark officiating. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Mary Hill, Los Angles, CA; one daughter, Miss Ellen Gore, Ripley; one step_daughter, Ms. Jeanette Gore, San Francisco, CA; one step_son, Ray Gore, Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Lila Rose Jones, Renton, WA. Serving as pallbearers were E. B. Jones, Eddie Simelton, J. W. Huddleston, Joe Garner, Buck LaBarreare and Luther Cook.

George, Mary Junie, 93, died Tuesday February 12, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of the West Ripley Baptist Church. She was the widow of of the late A. E. George. Services were held Thursday Febrary 14 at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Providence Cemetery. Bro. J. E. Thurmond officiated, assisted by Bro. Ronnie Mitchell. Mrs. George is survived by four sons, James George, Bobby Hugh George, both of Memphis; Charlie George, Walnut; and LeRoy George, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Bernice McCammon, Tillatoba, MS; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. George also had another daughter, who preceded her in death. Pallbearers were Milton Wilbanks, Elton Wilbanks, Carl Johnson, Johnny O'Leary, Jackie Glidewell, and Roy Britt. Goudy, Mrs. Lura L. , 76, Blue Mountain,

Tuesday, January 30, 1979, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was employed by Blue Mountain College and a member of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. She was the widow of H. D. Goudy. Services were held on Thursday, February 1, at 2 p. m. at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. James Byrd officiated with Rev. Lesley McClure assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by three sons, Don Goudy, Blue Mountain; Joe Goudy, Hickory Flat; Lawrence Goudy, Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Melva Lois Caviness, Memphis; Mrs. Christine McClure, Murfreesboro, TN; and Mrs. Mildred Mask, Blue Mountain; 13 grandchildren; 16 g_grandchildren; 2 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Caviness, Floyd Hill, Terry Goudy, Guy Carter, Paul Harrington and Charles McGaughy.

Goudy, Mrs. Rosa V. 69, Ripley, died Friday, October 6, 1978, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a Methodist. Services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Elder Hassell Wallis officiated, assisted by Bro. Steve Devore. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Goudy, Ripley; two sons, James Goudy, Ripley; and Forrest Goudy, Clearwater, FL; two sisters, Mrs. Emily Green, Boneville; Mrs. Virginia Anderson, Baldwyn; a brother, Rev. DeweyWallis, Booneville; 2 grandchildren. (TJ)

Gowdy, Robert E. Lee, 81, of the Mitchell Community, died Friday September 7, 1979 in the N. Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. He was a Baptist and a retired farmer. Services were held Saturday, September 8 at 4 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Criswell Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Dennis Smithey. Mr. Gowdy is survived by his wife, Mrs. Tina Smith Gowdy, Ripley; one son, Paul Gowdy, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Johnny C, Lindsey, Hernando; and Mrs. Gene Johnson, Falkner; one sister, Mrs. Mary Barbee, Hernando; 7 grandchildren and 1 great¬grandchild. Pallbearers were Bobby Givens, Ellis Givens, Melvin Givens, Wade Givens, Charles Melvin Givens, Floyd Givens, Junior Jeter, and Charles Jeter. Graham, John Joseph, son of Mr. Carl and Mrs. Farry Graham, was born May 11, 1964 in Tippah County,MS. He departed this life Wednesday, May 28, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. John had reently joined the Youth choir of Palestine Missionary Baptist Church, Blue Mountain. and was greatly looking forward to participating. He was a member of the Child Evangelism Fellowship, Memphis, TN. He was a student at Blue Mountain High School,an outstanding 4_H member and was awarded State MS Hunter safety award, class favorite 1975, manager of the Jr. high basketball team. His hobbies were basketball, biccle riding, skating, music, reading and writing. He leaves his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graham, Blue Mountain; 7 brothers, Anderson Graham, Larry Graham, Perry Graham, Harry Graham, and Jasper Graham, all of Blue Mountain; Jerry graham, Milwaukee, Wis; Alonzo Graham, St. Louis. MO; five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smith and Mrs. Betty Cox, both of Milwaukee; Mrs. Mary Mayfield, St. Louis, Mo; Miss Peggy Graham, Gulfport, MS; Miss Katherine Graham, Blue Mountain; 9 nephews; 13 nieces, 2 great nieces. The funeral service was held Monday June 2, at 2 p. m. at the Palestine M. B. Church with the Rev. O. H. Moore officiating. Pallbearers were the brothers of the deceased. Beasley and Sons Funeral Home was in charge.

Grant, Mrs. Debra Alene, 22, Falkner, died Monday March 5, 1979 in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis, after a six_month illness. She was a housewife and mother, and member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday March 6, at 2 p. m. at Unity Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Barefield officiated, assisted by Bro. Hyman Hatcher and Bro. Billy Foley. Ripley Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Wade Grant, Falkner; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wayne Walker, Falkner; one son, Dennis Wade Grant Jr. , one daughter, Cristie Dawn Grant, both of Falkner; two brothers, Michael Walker and Hugh Wayne Walker Jr. , both of Falkner; one sister, Mrs. Brenda Lee Jumper, Ripley; one step_brother, Anthony Walker, Memphis; one step_sister, Mrs. Debbie Clifton, Potts Camp, MS. Pallbearers were Randy Jumper, Bud McCraw, Kenny Cook, Rickey Owens, Ronnie Grant, James Robbins, Danny Miller and Rickey Hatcher.

Graves, Mrs. Lillie J. 83, Ripley, died Wednesday, April 9, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of tippah County, a housewife and a member of the Oakland Baptist Church. She was the widow of the late Thomas Lee Graves. Services were held Friday, April 11 at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetry. Bro. James Melton officiated. Survivors include three son, J. C. Graves, Oak Ridge, TN; Curtis Graves and Bonnie Graves, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Walker, Walnut; three brothers, Euclid Curle, Sam Curle and Lee Curle, all of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Luna, Ripley; Mrs. Vera Hopper, Tiplersville; 12 grandchildren and 1 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Alvin Simpson, Kermit Lee, Vaughn Luna Jr. , Skelly Ferrell, Jewel Ferrell and Vernon Luna.

Graves, Mrs. Samantha Duncan, 88, of the Ripley Manor Nursing Home, died Monday February 11, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of the Beech Hill Church of Christ. She was the widow of the Thomas Edgar Graves. Services were held Tuesday February 12, at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated. Survivors include one son, Muncie Graves, Ashland; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Billie Mae Simpson, Mrs. Janice Luna, Mrs. Shelly Carroll, Sam Graves, Leroy (Buddy) Graves, Dale Graves, and Ray Graves; 8 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donald Hobson, Lynn Graves, Dudley Graves, Kenny Butler, W. L. Day and Bobby Louis Simpson.

Graves, Thomas Lee, 82, Ripley, died Monday, August 13, 1979 at the Tipah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired Firestone employee, where he worked for 19 years, and a member of the Oakland Baptist Church, and a Master Mason. Services were held Wednesday August 15 at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Bro. James Melton officiated. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Lillie Graves, Ripley; three sons, J. C. Graves, Oak Ridge, TN; Curtis Graves and Bonnie Graves, both of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Walker, Walnut; 12 grandchildren and 16 great_grandchildren. . Pallbearers were Vernon Luna, Junior Luna, Kermit Lee, Wesley Reed, Dennis Taylor, Mike Akin and Simpson Street.

Gray, Bessie M. 67, former resident of Chalybeate, died July 29, 1975 at her home in Memphis. Funral services were held at Camp Ground Methodist Church near Chalybeate at 3 p. m. Thursday afternoon, July 31.

Green, Clyde F. 78, of the Dry Creek community died Thursday, November 16, 1978 at the North Miss. Medical Center. He was a Baptist and a retired farmer. Services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday, November 18, at the Concord Baptist Chrch with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Robert Walker officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lela Morgan Green, Booneville; a daughter, Mrs. Fred Dillinger, Corinth; a sister, Miss Nellie Green, Booneville; two brothers, Mark Green and Baxter Green, both of Memphis; 2 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. (TJ)

Greer, Bobby Scott, 10, Dumas died Thursday October 30, 1980 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. Scott was born in Tippah County, and was a student at Pinre Grove School. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Services were held saturday, November 1 at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funral Home Chapel with Bro. Solomon Schlaht officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby C. Greer, Dumas; one sister, Miss Deana Greer, Dumas; his grandfather, Clarence Greer, Dumas; and his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Cooper, Dumas. Pallbearers were Chris Cooper, Michael Cooper, Wayne King, Johnny Beavers, Gene Greer and Danny Drewery.

Greer, Ricky, 20, Dumas, died enroute to the Madison County Hospital in Canton early Sunday morning, September 30, 1979, from injuries received in a one_car accident. The accident happened near the 219 mile marker north on the Natchez Trace when the car left the road and struck a tree. Lou Knox of Vicksburg, a passenger from Clinton, received a broken collar bone and bruises. The accident occurred around 2:30 as they were enroute back to Mississippi State UJniversity after the football games in Jackson. Ricky was attending school at Miss. State University where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He was a graduate of Pine Grove High School and attended Northeast MS. Junior College. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3 p. m. in the Ripley Funral Home Chapel with burial in Dumas Cemetery. Bro Bill Baker officiated, assisted by bro. Robert McCoy. Survivors include his father, Archie Lee Greer, Dumas; two brothers, Billy Joe Greer, Tupelo; Reuben Greer, Belmont; and two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Hill and Mrs. Brenda Chapman, Ripley. Pallbearers were Doug Reiselt, Tony Parnell, David Gardner, Tim Wiygul, Phil Little, Jason Pannell, Frankie Rickles and Rory Wilder.

Gregory, Edwin G. Jr. 25, Iuka, died Friday March 21, 1980 in an automobile accident near Iuka. Services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday March 22, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka with Rev. Charles Danpeer and Rev. Harris Counce officiatimg. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Gregory Sr. of Iuka; his grandparents, Mrs. Estelle Ford, Ripley; and Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Gregory of New Albany.

Griffin, Sylvesta Elaine, 49, Ashland, died April 13, 1976. He was a native of Tippah County, a disabled veteran of World War II and a member of the Apostolic Church. The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Thursday in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bluff Springs Cemetery. Bro. J. C. Hall officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rose Griffin, Ashland; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Griffin, Ashland; 4 sons, Elbert Griffin and Albert Griffin,, both of Ashland; Ricky Griffin and Mike Griffin, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Diane Cost and Miss Nina Griffin, Madison, MS; two step_sons, Ricky Edwards, Tallahasse, FL; and Ronald Edwards, Lake Wells, FL: two step¬daughters, Mrs. Marie Pitts, Winter Haven, FL; Miss Belinda Edwards, Lake Wells, FL; two brothers, Leroy Griffin, Ashland; James Griffin, Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Milton Simpson, Ashland; Mrs. Raymond Fortner, Nashville, TN; Mrs. Jimmy Wommack, Nashville; and Mrs. Thomas Daniel, Saulsbury; 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Gaillard, John D. Gaillard, Euclid Gaillard, Jim Reaves, Charles Gaillard, and Cliff Reaves. Grisham, Mrs. Virginia Irene, 50, Blue Mountain, died Wednesday, January 16, 1980 in her home. A native of Benton County, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Friday January 18 at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Malcolm George officiated, assisted by Bro. Jerry Owens. Mrs. Grisham leaves her husband, Victor Grisham, Blue Mountain; one son, Barry Grisham, BLue Mountain; one brother, Howell Wade Rogers, Evansville, Ind; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Autry, Ashland; Mrs. Yvonne Bain, New Albany; and Mrs. Peggy McKee, Memphis; 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jack Ohler, Deward Smith, Johnny Wilbanks, Doc Bennett, Lester Goudy and J. D. Ketchum.

Grisham, J. W. Blue Mountain, died Saturday November 1, 1980 leaves his wife, Mrs. Dessie Collins Grisham of Ripley;his mother, Mrs. Carra Grisham, Blue Mountain; a number of brothers and sisters and one sone, Newton Grisham, Blue Mountain. (From Blue Mountain News in Southern Sentinel)

Gunn, Miss Myrtle, 79, Walnut, died Wednesday, March 16, 1977 at Tippah County Hospital. She was a housekeeper and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Services were Saturday, March 19 at 2 p. m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in Hopkins Cemetery at Walnut. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Guyton, Mrs. Thelma T. 78, Blue Mountain, died Wednesday June 8, 1978, at Yalobusha Hospital at Water Valley. She was the wife of T. E. Guyton and a member of the Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Services were held at 10 a. m. Friday in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Vista Memorial Garden in New Albany. Dr. James Travis and Dr. Jimmy Martin will officiate. Survivors other than her husband include two daughters, Mrs. Erin G. Mauldin, McComb, MS; Mrs. Jean G. Callicutt, Tutwiler; one son, Dr. Joe Guyton, Memphis; one sister, Mrs. J. L. Gafford, Water Valley; two brothers, A. W. Trusty, W. T. Trusty Jr. both of Water Valley; 11 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. (TJ) Hawley, Mrs. Mattie B. 73, Ripley Manor Nursing Home, died Saturday, September 8, 1979 in th4 Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a Baptist, and a native of Alcorn County. Services were held Sunday at 1:30 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial GArden. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated. Mrs. Hawley leaves four brothers, Henry Box, George Box, Hillie Box, all of Ripley; and Charlie Box, Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Brock, Ripley; Mrs. Frances Newsom, Corinth; Mrs Viola Bates, Chalybeate. Pallbearers were W. C. Hilburn, Al Godfried, Chester Hilburn, John Bugg, Kenneth Carter and Enoch Smith.

Hobson, Mrs. Dulcy Gladys, 82, Ripley, died Wednesday, February 7, 1979, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of W. F. Hobson and a member of Beech Hill Church of Christ. Services were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Beech Hill Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated, with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by three sons, Donald F. Hobson, James Hobson and Troy Hobson, all of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Samantha Graves, Ripley; 7 grandchildren and 13 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ted Hobson, Don Hobson, Bobby Hobson, Barry Hobson, Jimmy Hobson and Gwen Winter.

Horton, Mrs. Lillar Eleanor, 74, Tiplersville died at Baptist Hospital Sunday May 22, 1976. She was the widow of Roy H. Horton and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Services were held Monday May 24 at 2 p. m. in Providence Baptist Church with burial in Providence Cemetery. Rev. Eugene Waldon officiated with Rev. Bill Baker assisting. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by one son, Charles Horton, Tiplersville; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Brower, Memphis; and Mrs. Jane Voyles, Chesapeake, VA; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Thrasher, Ripley; and Mrs. Eunice Horton, Walnut; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Earl Drewery, Joe Lee Duncan, Rudolph Drewery, James A. Horton, Bobby G. Horton and Delbert Horton.

Barks, Lonnie Glen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Barks, Walnut, died Tuesday, August 17, 1978, at the City of Memphis Hospital. Services were at 3 p. m. Wednesday at the Harmony BAptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors wp

Allred, Mrs. Elsie, 64, Ripley,died September 22, 1979 in the Marshall County General Hospital, Holly Springs. She was native of Tippah County, a housewife, and a member of the Bethlehem Church of Lord Jesus Christ. Services were held Monday, September 24, at 2:00 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Stephen Wilson officiated. Survivors include her husband, Walter Allred, Ripley; six sons, Fred Q. Barnes, Byhalia; James A. Barnes, Eupora; Dayton F. (Bill) Barnes, Ripley;Robert Floyd Barnes, Ashland; Henry O. McClellan and Allen R. McLellan, both of Blue Mountain; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smart, Ripley; and Mrs. Maydeen Evans, Hickory Flat; one step_son, Leland Allred, Texas; and one step¬daughter, Mrs. Dollie Mae Cockrell, Memphis, TN; four brothers, Arthur Smith, Ashland; Jessie Smith and John Henry SMith, both of Ripley; and Lester Smith, FAlkner; one sister, Mrs. Della McClain, Ripley; 36 grandchildren, seven great_grandchildren, and two step_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Smith, Billy McCollum, Dale Barnes, Clayton Green, Benny Cook, and Jerry Turner.

Grisham, J. W. 43, Blue Mountain, died Saturday November 1, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Dessie Collins Grisham of Ripley;one son, James Gregory Grisham, Ripley, three daughters, Miss Carol Jeanette Grisham, Miss Karen Denise Grisham, and Miss Teresa Laurene Grisham, all of Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Carra Grisham, Blue Mountain;five brothers, Joffrey Grisham, Newton Grisham, both of Blue Mountain; Donald Grisham, Germantown, TN; Hudson Grishal, Memphis and Douglas Grisham, Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Frank Newby, Ripley; Mrs. Martha Ann Peeler, Blue Mountain and Mrs. Ruth Kent, Memphis. Blue Mountain. He was a native of Tippah County and worked as a delivery truck driver for Freeman Lumber Co. He was the son of Mrs. Carra Grisham and the late Thomas Granville Grisham. Services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday November 2, in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Glenn Fann officiating. Burial ws in Tippah Memorial Garden. Pallbearers were Billy Morton, Edward Willingham, Noel Akins, Alvis Jackson, Bobby Benson, and Gary Freeman. Bob Adams Adams, Bob, 65, Ripley, died Tuesday, February 1, 1977 at the BAptist Hospital in Memphs. He was a welder and fitter for the Southern Bowler and Tank Co. in Memphis. Services were held on Thursday February 3, at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetry in Buena Vista. Bro Faban Clark was the officiating minister. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hermie Adams, Ripley; four sons, Tommy Lee Adams, Dallas, TX; Mike Adams and James Adams, Ripley; and Perry Adams, Blue Maountain; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Adams and Mrs. Doris Adams, both of Dallas, TX; and 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mike Zuniga, James Hinson, William Hinson, E. J. Swinford, John Clark and Wayne Clark.

Adams, Mrs. Edith Mae, 45 Walnut, died in the William F. Bowld Hospital, Memphis, Thursday, November 20 after a long illness. She was a housewife and a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held Sunday, November 23 at 2 p. m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. Rev. J. E. Moss officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She leaves her husband, D. L. Adams, St. Louis, MO; her father, George Jeanes, Walnut; her mother, Mrs. Gertrude Rogers Jeanes, Memphis; a son, James Edward Adams, Chicago; four sisters, Mrs. Ella B. Rainer, Memphis; Mrs. Virginia Spell,Chicago; Mrs. Georgia Finger, Maywood, Ill; and Mrs. Fay Leora Jones, Amherst, TX.

Allison, Mrs. Joyce Ann, 42, died Wednesday night, September 6, 1978, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a member of the Springdale Baptist Church. Services will be at 2 p. m. Friday at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Brother Jimmy Walker and Brother Mike Bridges will officiate. Survivors include her husband, Charles Allison, JR. ; a daughter, Miss Mitzie Allison, Ripley; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Day,Sr. Ripley; a brother, Marvin Day, Jr. Middleton, TN. Ambrose, Billy, 52, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Sunday November 11, 1975. He was a veteran of World War II, a Painter and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Tuesday December 2, at 10 a. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Rev. J. G. Babb, officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lois Fryar, Ripley; his wife, Mrs. Marnell Ambrose, Ripley;two sons, James Lawrence Ambrose and James Paul Ambrose, Jr. , of New York; two daughters, Susan Lois Ambrose, Ripley and Mary Margaret Ambrose, Philadelphia; a brother, Jerry AMbrose, Byhalia; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Phlomm, Patterson, N. J. ; and Mrs. Allegra Gentry, Blue Springs, Ms. Pallbearers were Ruie Davis, Earl Cardwell, Jimmy Davis, Wally Barkley, Eddie Barkley and Jimmy Gross.

Anderon, Mrs. Agnes, 73 Dumas, died Thursday, November 22, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a retired school teacher for a number of schools in Tippah County and others, and a member of Christ Methodist Church. She was married to the late Donald Pascal Anderson, Sr. Services were held Saturday November 24, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tippah MEmorial Garden. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. James Lewis. . Mrs. Anderson is survived by two sons, Donald P. Anderson, Jr. Riplay, and Donnie Joe Anderson, Broken Bow, OK; one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Hunter, Cabool, MO; 11 grandchildren and 12 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robbie Hunter, Donnie Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, Charles Carnal, J. Q. Anderson, and Jimmy Carnal. Austin, Walter, 76, was dead on arrival Thursday morning, November 15, 1978, at Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the Church of Christ. Services will be Sunday at 3 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home CHapel with Brother Howard Reese officiating, assisted by Brother Arthur Pigman. Burial will be in Tippah Memorial Garden. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Clark Austin; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Dickerson, Cape Girardeau, MO; Mrs. Thelma Hayes, Koloma, Mich: Mrs. Milda Juanita Priest, Parson, TN; Mrs. Lois Fulgham, Ripley; two sons, Edward Austin, Virginia Beach, VA. and Bobby Austin, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Vea Thompson, Benton, KY; Mrs. Pearl Vaughn, Hopkinsville, KY; two brothers, Marshall and Edd Austin, both of Benton, KY; 21 grandchildren, 38 great_grandchildren, and 1 great great_grandchild.

Ayers, James Thomas, 47, died Monday, June 25, 1979 at Grand Junction, TN as the result of a gun wound. He was a native of Benton County, a construction worker and a Baptist. Services were held Sunday July 1 at 2 p. m. in Samuel Chapel Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Adam Ghoster officiated. Foster and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Sadie Lee Hunt Ayers, Grand Junction, TN;four sons, James Ayers, Jr. , Larry Ayers, Lawrence Ayers, all of Memphis; and Darell E. Ayers, Ashland; five daughters, Ms. Barbara Ayers, Ms. Lois Ayers and Ms. Cynthis Ayers, all of Memphis; Mrs. Annie Boyd, Ripley; Ms. Bety Ayers, Ashland; his mother, Caslene Brown, Ashland;two brothers, Will Ayers, Chicago, Ill; and Eugene Ayers, Memphis; seven sisters, Mrs. Lillie B. Turner, Mrs. Barbara Williams, Ashland; Ms. Ada Lee Ayers, Ms. Katherine Ayers, Ms. Callie Ayers, Ms. Willie Ayers, and Mrs. Annie May Jackson all of Chicago, Ill; one step_daughter, Maggie L. Davis, Grand Junction, TN. ; two son_in_laws, Ronnie Boyd, Ripley; and Wock Davis, Jr. , Grand Junction; and nine grandchildren.

Barkley, Mrs. Kathie Ozell, 69, Ripley, died in the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday, March 18, 1975. She was a housewife and member of First United Pentecostal Church. Services were held Thursday, March 20, at 2 p. m. at First United Pentecostal Church with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Herman Hancock officiated with Bro. Randy Isbell assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Roy Barkley, Ripley; five sons, Bobby Hugh BArkley, Roy Edward Barkley, Jimmy Lewis Barkley, Terry Barkley and Perry Barkley, all of Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Batastini, Tiplersville; Mrs. Betty Hopper, Ripley; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Mauney, Hernando, MS; 12 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Hershel Derrick, Leroy Derrick, John Childs, Churck Sloan, Dewis Brocks, and Hardy Mauney.

Barks, Lonnie Glen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Barks, Walnut, died Tuesday, August 17, 1978, at the City of Memphis Hospital. Services were at 3 p. m. Wednesday at the Harmony BAptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. He leaves his parents, a sister, Chasity Barks, Walnut; a half¬brother, Gary Don Dulaney, Manilla, Ark; his grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Louis Barks, Leachville, AR; and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Harrell, Manilla, AR.

Barnett, Mrs. Elsie Thomas, 84, Ripley, died Sunday December 9, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, and a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She worked as a cook and housekeeper for the family of Easley Ballard. Funeral Services were held Saturday, December 13, at 1 p. m. in St. Paul United Methodist Church, with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Rev. Abe Boykin officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, Claudie Barnett, Ripley; one son, William Brown Thomas, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. . Johnnie Ruth Ashford, Ripley; one step_daughter, Mrs. Modenia Rutherford, Ripley; one brother, Roosevelt Gray, Ripley; one half_brother, Oscar Boyd, Ripley; 10 grandchildren, 16 great_grandchildren and 3 great_great_grandchildren.

Bartlett, Mrs. Mary Jefferies, 71, Ripley, died Saturday June 21, 1980 at the Baptist Memorial Hosptal. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewiufe, and a member of the First Baptist Church. Services were held Monday, June 23, at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden, Brother Harris Counce Jr. officiated with Bro Faban Clark assisting. She is survived by her Husband, Sam Bartlett, Ripley; one son, James Terry Bartlett, Plantersvile, Ms; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Simpson, Ripley; Mrs. Sara Russell, Olive Branch; one brother, Roy Jefferies, Ripley; 7 grandchildren and 3 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Joe Smith, Sperry Reaves, Jr. , Bobby Mays, Preston Smith, Barrett Chapman, and Tommy Smith.

Bass, Henry Cleveland, 90, Pocahontas, TN. died Tuesday morning at the Tippah County Hospital following a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Old State Line Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 26, 1976, at the Shackelford Funeral Home in Bolivar, TN. Rev. Earl Presley officiated. Burial in State Line Cemetery. Mr. Bass is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Bass, Pocahontas; two daughters, Mrs. Vadene Hodum, Walnut; Mrs. Imogene Henley, Pocahontas; two brothers, Neely Bass, Rogers Springs, TN; and Dan Bass, Pocahontas, TN; 7 grandchildren and 12 great_grandchildren.

Beaty, Charles Leel, 66, Blue Mountain, died December 12, 1973 at the Union County General Hospital in New Albany. He was a native of Tippah County, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, and a farmer. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. December 13, at the Fellowship BAptist Church with Burial in the Fellowship Cmemtery. Bro. Roy Marshall was the officiating minster assisted by Bro. J. L. Pipkin. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Beaty is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lela Bell Hogue Beaty, Blue Mountain; three sons, Curtis Beaty, Reuben Beaty, and Bobby Beaty, all of Memphis, TN; one daughter, Mrs. Lula Rose, Ripley; one brother, Isaac Beaty, New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Velma Hodges, New Albany; Mrs Lula Bell Adair, Jackson, MS; Mrs. Vena Coltharp, Memphis; 14 grandchildren and one great_grandchild. Pallbearers, were Charles Beaty, James Beaty, Freddie Beaty, Donald Beaty, Dennis McCollum and Roy Stanford.

Beibers, William Claude, 80, Ripley, died Thursday, September 14, 1978, at Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held on Friday, September 15, at 3 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Hamilton Cemetery in Benton County. Bro. Bob Lynn was the officiating minister with Bro. George Bolden assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Lee Beibers, Ripley; two sons, Edward Coleman Beibers, Ripley; William Vernon Beibers, Bolivar, TN; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Groves, Jackson, MS; Mrs. Mary Jewel Wilbanks, Ripley, three brothers, Grady Beibers and Sims Beibers, both of Ripley; Robert Beibers, Memphis, TN; four sisters, Mrs. May Huddleston, Ripley; Mrs. Lena Norton, Hattiesburg, MS; Mrs. Pearl South, Maben, MS; Mrs. Sally Lou Jones, Memphis; 6 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gerald Beibers, Elvin Huddleston, Herman Reed, Parvin South, Billy Joe Jones, and Denver Beibers. Bell, Mrs. Louella, 91, Chalybeate, died Thursday, January 13, 1977, at the St. Joseph Hospital East, Memphis after a lengthy illness. She was a member of the Methodist church and the widow of J. V. Bell. Services were held Sunday January 16, at 2 p. m. at Ebeneezer Methodist Church with Rev. Halbert officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Burns_Denton Mortuary in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy Rhoads, Bell Air Beach, FL; Miss Claudia Bell, Collierville, TN; a brother, Willie Burgess, Ripley; 5 grandchildren and 11 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, James Hines, Mitchell Hines, David Lester, Alvie Bell and Bratton Burgess. Bennett, Charlie M. 58, died Saturday morning, August 28, 1976 in the Tippah County Hosital after a lengthy illness. He was a retired foreman for the Misissippi Highway Department, Tippah County Division, a member of Pine Hill Primitive Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He was also employed as a ginner for a number of years. Funeral services were held Sunday August 29, at 3 p. m. in the Pine Hill Church with burial in the church cemetery. Elder Hassel Wallis and Elder Jack Guess were the officiating ministers, Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of the service. He is survived by his wife, Ruth N. Bennett, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Patsy Bradock, Ripley; one son, Charles Jerry Bennett, Holly Springs, MS; three brothers, Hugh Bennett, Edgar Bennett, and W. C. Bennett, all of Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Garmelia Brewer and Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, both of Corinth; Mrs. Lucy Nutt and Mrs. Bulah Moffitt, both of Ripley; 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers. were Bobby Holley, Collins Dixon, Rudolph Drewery, Joe Howard Clemmer, Hubert Reed, Allen Childs, Paul Rowland and Robert Henry.

Bennett, Mrs. Leona G, 73, Blue Mountain died Saturday, March 22, 1980 in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a native of Tippah County and a member of the Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church, the daughter of the late Bruce Goudy and Lura Callicut. Mrs. Bennett was the widow of late Lamar W. Bennett and worked as a dietitian at Blue Mountain College. Services were held Monday, March 24, at 2 p. m. in Lowrey Memorial Church, with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Rev. James K. Byrd officiated, assisted by Bro. James Lewis. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two sons, James MElvin Bennett, Pontotoc; Joe Willis Bennett, Memphis, TN; four brothers, Earnest Goudy, West Point; Rayburn Goudy, Robert Bruce Goudy and Lester Goudy, all of Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Bertie Bennett, Blue Mountain; 6 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. Servicg as pallbearers were Paul Harrington, Robert Godwin, Homer Hill, Eddie Goudy, Dalton Bennett and Bobby Bright.

Benefield, Mrs. Beulah Benton, 80, died Saturday October 11, 1980, in the Tippah County Hospital after an extended illness. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Fabian Clark and Brother M. E. Gregg officiating. burial was in New Prospect Cemetery. She was a housewife, and member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Ms. Pauline Benefield, Mrs. Gorden Bryan and Mrs. Sidney Rainer, all of Ripley; four sons, Robert Benefield, New Albany; Junior, Ray and Frank Benefield, all of Ripley; one brother, Frank Burton, Dell Rapid, S. D. ; 23 grandchildren and 15 great_grandchildren.

Bennett, Lee, 83, Ripley, died Tuesday August 14, 1979, in the Ripley Manor Nursing Home. He was a native of Lee County, a retired farmer, and a member of the Deentown Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday August 16, at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tippah MEmorial Garden. Bro. Donald Byers officiated, assisted by Bro. Danny Bullock. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georia Ann Bennett, Ripley; one son, S. E. Bennett, Boyce, LA; three daughters, Mrs. Ann Reese, and Mrs Elizabeth Shappley both of Ripley; and Mrs. Daniel Taylor, Dumas; four brothers, Troy Bennett, Blue Mountain; P. G. (Doc) Bennett and T. A. Bennett, both of Ripley; and Perrin Bennett, Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Mary Childs, Poplarville, Ms; 9 grandchildren, and 19 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Sims, Steve Sims, Jr. , Shawn Sims, Roy B. Shappley, Roy B. Shappley, Jr. , and Jimmy Heyman. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Bennett, David Bennett, P. G. Bennett, Jr. , Sammie Lee Bennett, Johnny Bennett, and B. W. Childs.

Beswick, Mrs. Rose Tipper, 100, Blue Mountain, died Sunday August 10, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. A native of Missouri, she was homemaker and a BAptist. Mrs. Beswick was the widow of George W. Beswick, and a member of the Blue Mountain College. She was active in Lowrey Memorial BAptist Church until her final illness, working in the children's department for many years. Graveside services were held Tuesday, August 12, at 11 a. m. at Blue Mountain Cemetery. Rev. Dennis Renick officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy B. Stokes, Tampa, FL. Active pallbearers were Bill Washburn, Bill Longest, Ed Ludlow, Bob Formsma, Harold Fisher, Paul Harrington, Louis Scholle, and CArey Hearn. Honorary pallbearers were J. E. Buchanan, and Joe H. Guyton. Birdsong, Miss Wardie, 75, Blue Mountain, died Friday, February 15, 1980, in Tippah County Hospital. She had been in failing health for several months. She was a member of the Lowery Bemorial Baptist Church and daughter of the late Charlie R. and Sallie Callicut Birdsong. She was a retired school teacher, an Avon Representative and a Fuller Brush Representative. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and WMU. She served as secretary of the Bible School and shut_ins of her church. For many years Miss Birdsong wrote the Blue Mountain News for the Southern Sentinel. Funeral Services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday February 17, at the Lowery Memorial Baptist Church with burial in the Blue Maountain cemetery. Rev. James Byrd was the officiating minister, assisted by Bro. J. L. Pipkin. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one brother, Charles W. Birdsong, Tampa, FL; three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Stricklin, Ripley; Mrs. Sally McCormick, Greenville, MS; and Mrs. Margaret Brotherton, New Albany; and a host of nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers were Ken Phillips, Paul Harrington, Newton Grisham, Johnny Coombs, Joe Harrington and Preston Padgett. Honorary Pallbearers were Lanier Swindle, Harold Fisher, J. E. Buchanan, Joe H. Guyton, Bill May, Bill Washburn, Terry Caviness and C. M. Elder.

Blythe, Gilbert 71, of Tom Bean, TX died Saturday November 17, 1979 in the Sherman Texas Hospital. He was born in Tippah County on March 14, 1908, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Columbus Blythe. He married Jewel May Crosby on September 7, 1935 in Ripley. Mr. Blythe was a Presbyterian. He retired from the Texas State Highway Department in 1970. He served as mayor of Tom Bean from 1973 to 1978. He had also served on the City Council there. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, November 20 at 2 p. m. in the Earnheart Chapel in Whitewright, Texas. Rev. Harry Stanley, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Tom Bean conducted the services. Mr. Blythe is survived by his wife, Jewel, of Tom Bean; one son, Jeff Blythe, Sherman, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Willard A. Croley , Tom Bean; one brother, Howard Blythe, Ripley, MS; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Criswell and Mrs. Hester Moore, both of Ripley; 6 grandchildren and one great_grandchild,.

Booker, Mrs. Sarah Myrtle, 78, died Tuesday April 1, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital following a short illness. She was a native of the Rogers Spring Community in Hardeman County, and had leved in Misissippi 59 years. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, at 2 p. m. at the Harmony Baprist Church. Rev. William Eaton and Rev. Ronnie Mitchell officiated. Burial was in the New Salem Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar in charge. Mrs. Booker is survived by her husband, John R. Booker, Walnut; one daughter, Miss Joyce Booker, Southaven; two sons, Wallace Booker, Atlanta, GA; and Malcolm Booker, Yukon, OK; one brother, L. D. Dixon, Saulsbury, TN; 7 grandchildren and 5 great¬grandchildren. Booth, Deacon Lowery Booth was born August 26, 1913 in Ashland MS. to the late Mr. James Calvin and Mrs. Lizzie Gray Booth. He departed this life Friday, May 23, 1980 in the VA Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was married to Miss Minnie Sue Johnson on December 17, 1947. To this union five children were born. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1957. He united with the Second Bethlehem Baptist Church in 1962 under the leadership of Rev. V. J. Weathersby under whose leadership he was ordained a Deacon on January 3, 1965. Deacon Booth later became Chairman of the Deacon Board where he served faithfully until his deathHe leaves to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Minnie Sue Booth; four sons, Larry Lee, James Calvin, Johnny Charles, Lawrence Edward Booth; one devoted daughter, Mrs. Shelia Anith Johnson, all of whom reside in Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, John Booth, Peoria, IL; James Calvin Jr, Blytheville, AR; five sisters, Luevennie Clay, Pontotoc, MS; May King, Cleveland, O; Lessie Talley, Blytheville, AR; Clara Venson, and Jannie Lane, of Holly Springs, MS; 8 grandchildren;2 nieces; a devoted mother_in¬law, Mrs. Lelia Palmer, Cleveland, O; one daughter_in_law and one son_in_law. Also a host of relatives and friends. .

Box, Mrs. Dorothy, 58, Ashland, died Sunday March 4, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a member of Bain;s Chapel Pentecostal Church and a housewife. Services were held Tuesday March 6, at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Clyde Thompson officiated. Mrs. Box leaves her mother, Mrs. Rosie Bain, Hickory Flat; one son, Danny Box, Ashland; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stanford, Slayden, MS; and Mrs. Deborah Lesley, Ashland; two brothers, J. M. Bain, Hickory Flat; and L. A. Bain, New Albany; six sisters, Mrs. Hazel Box, Ashland; Mrs. Mildred Hudson, Mrs. Doris Hudson, both of Hickory Flat; Mrs. Frances White, Ripley, TN; Mrs. Geneva Parham, Fulton, TN. and Mrs. Myra Hudson, Holly Springs; 7 grandchildren and 2 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ronnie Stanford, Bill Caughran, Eddie Edgar, Barry Bain, Larry Bain and Billy Box.

Boyette, Asa Marlin 81, Ripley, died Thursday, March 22, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a member of the West Ripley Baptist church and retired from Tippah Wholesale Co. Funeral services were held Friday, March 23, at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Rev. Bill Bell officiated, assisted by Bro. Jim Irvin. Mr. Boyette leaves his wife, Mrs. Dora Boyetts, Riley; three sons, James M. Boyette, Holly Springs; Marlin Boyette,Jr. Ripley; and Bobby Joe Boyette, Tupelo; seven daughters, Mrs. Valeria Huddleston, Houston, TX; Mrs. Pernie Van Demark, Scottville, Mich; Mrs. Heidi Dalton, Corinth; Mrs. Nataie Grisham, Mrs. Shirley Conely, Mrs. Patricia Stricklin, all of Ripley; and Mrs. Margaret Duncan, Tupelo; one half_brother, Franklin Hamm, Ashland; one half_sister, Mrs. C. A. Seals, Memphis, TN; 25 grandchildren and 16 great_grandchildren. Active pallbearers, were Mictch Conely, Bert Conely, Bart Conely, Lynn Grisham, Mike Boyette, Alan Boyette, Mark Boyette, Kent Conely, and Scott Stricklin. Honorary pallbearers were members of the men's adult class of West Ripley Baptist Church.

Brady, Joel (Joe) Lee, 81, Ripley, died Thursday April 17, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a farmer and a member of Unity Baptist Church. Services were held Friday, April 18, at 3 p. m. in the Unity Baptist Church,. with burial in the church cemeteryl Bro. George Bolden officiate, assisted by Bro. Ronnie Barefield. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Brady is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Rutherford Brady, Ripley; six sons, James Brady, Herman Brady, Roy Brady, Charles Brady, Travis Brady, all of Ripley; Benton Brady, Alexandria, LA; six daughters, Mrs. Joyce Bryant, Mrs. Jimmy Willingham, Mrs. Doris McAllister, all of Ripley; Mrs. Helen Roberts, Falkner; Mrs. Juanita Estridge, Enid, OK; Mrs. Shirley Kirkland, Mayhew, Ohio; one brother, Jim Brady, Manilla, AR; one sister, Mrs. Vasti Luna, Walnut; 36 grandchildren, 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dennis Beavers, Doyle Bennett, Danny Miller, J. T. Robbins, Junior Cook and Lavern Clemmer.

Breland, James Whitley, 81, Columbus, MS. died Monday January 20, 1975 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired school teacher and a veteran of World War I. Services were at 1:30 p. m. Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus. Burial was in the Palestine Cemetery near West Point with Rev. Clarence Mayo and the Rev. James Guest officiating. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by two sons, James T. Breland, Tampa, FL; and John O. Breland, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Jennie McClullough, Alto, TX; 3 grandchildren.

Briggs, Mrs. Donnie, 70, Corinth, died Tuesday, September 12, 1979 at the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. Mrs. Briggs was the widow of James Briggs and a member of Harper Rd. Christian Church. Services were held on Thursday, September 14, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Palmer Cemetery. Bro. Huckerberry was the officiating minister. She is survived by one brother, Chester Edwards, Hickory Flat; three sisters, Mrs. Leonard Chelby, Ashland; Mrs. Glenn Terry and Mrs. Lawson Simpson, both of Ripley. Pallbearers were Charles D. Edwards, Glenn Terry, Malcolmb Gray, Bill Blakely, Mark Brown, Ray Hughes, and Dexter Driver.

Brock, Mrs. Dovie Mae, 64, Ripley, died Tuesday, November 6, 1979 in the Union County General Hospital in New Albany. She was a native of Alcorn County, a housewife and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Services were held Thursday, November 8, at 3 p. m. in Shiloah Church, Tippah County, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Russell Hamm officiated, assisted by Rev. Malcolm Brock. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Brock is survived by her husband, J. V. Brock, Ripley; three sons, Danny Brock, Walnut; James Brock and Harold Dean Brock both of Ripley; four daughters, Miss Sallie Evelyn Brock, Mrs. Doris Marie Barkley, both of Ripley; Mrs. Maelean Dunn, Corinth; and Miss Sue Jean Brock, Tupelo. her mother, Mrs. Minnie S. Arnold, Corinth; two brothers, Burton Arnold, Corinth; and Raymond Arnold, Memphis; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were James H. Stewart, LeRoy Meeks, Troy D. Brock, Charles Meeks, Lester Brock, and Rebon Mills. Brooks, Ronnie Eugene, 28, died May 20, 1980 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was a parts salesman for the Hopper Tractor Co. of Ripley. A resident of Walnut, he was an active member of the County Line Baptist Church. Services were held at 2 p. m. May 22, at the County Line BAptist Church with Rev. DAvid Shepherd and Rev. Bill Baker officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Coleman Funeral Home East in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rebon R. Brooks; a sister, Rhonda, Walnut; two brothers, Rickey and RAndle both of Walnut; and a nephew Shawn; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Skinner, Tiplersville,Active pallbearers were Bill Wegman, Pit Swain, Barry Henson, Lavern Ketchum, Burkitt Ray Hopper, and Joe Cooper. Honorary pallbearers were Hugh A. Wilbanks, Johnny Null, C. D. Flake, J. C. Swain, Alva Bell and Herschel Wilbanks.

Brown, Mrs. Anna 81, of 1706 Glover Dr. Corinth, died Tuesday, July 3, 1979 in her home. She was a native of Hardeman County, TN. and a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was a housewife and previously worked in a plant in Chicago. Services were held Wednesday, July 4, at 1 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. She is survived by one son, Carl Preston Brown, Rossville, TN; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Dillingham and Mrs. Opal Childers, both of Corinth, MS; four sisters, Mrs. Rena Roberson, Caraway, AR; Mrs. Pearl Barkley, Ripley; Mrs. Venure Mankin, Panola, OK; and Mrs. Virgie Stroupe, Wilberton, OK; 10 grandchildren and 7 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lester McDowell, Laverne Barkley, Melvin Scott, Ronnie Brown, Dale Hall, and Bill Hall. Brown, Clarence Joseph, 76, Dumas was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Sunday, September 21, 1980. He was a native of DuBoise, PA. and a member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Brown worked as a security guard at Pinkerton Security Service. Services were held Wednesday, September 24, at 11 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Dumas Cemetery Bro. Bill Baker officiated, assisted by Bro. James Lewis. Mr. Brown leaves one son, Jack Brown, Hunnington Beach, CA; two daughters, Mrs. Jan Lewellen and Mrs. Barbara Kostelny, both of Dumas; 9 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Thomas Lewellen, Michael Staneart, Jack Adams, Hugh Henson, Roger Winter, and Johnny Smith. Brum, Mrs. Oma Shoffner, 86, Ripley, died Tuesday, December 5, 1978 at the tippah County Hospital. Mrs. Brum was the widow of Lem Brum, and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday, December 6, at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Chewalla Cemetery in Marshall County. Bro. Clyde Thompson officiated. She is survived by four sons, Donald Shoffner and Carlis Shoffner, both of Ripley; Elvis Shoffner, WestMemphis, AR; Junior Shoffner, Bullgap, Tn; two daughters, Mrs. Earline Minor, Ripley; Mrs Mary Lou Young, Clarksdale, MS; 21 grandchildren , 35 great¬grandchildren and 1 great_great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Jimmy Lee Shoffner, Don Shoffner, Gene Shoffner, Johny Minor, NathanShoffner, and Jim Broyles.

Bryant, Bruce Lamar, 54, Walnut died Wednesday, April 12, 1978, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Bryant was a native of Longview Community in Pontotoc County. He was a retired Variety Store Owner and MS. State Motor Vehicle Comptroller. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and a Mason. Services were held on Friday, April 14, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Weirs Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Ron Mitchell was the officiating minister with Bro William Eaton Assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Gaillard Bryant, Walnut; two sons, Timmy Bryant, Walnut; his foster son, Danny Wilbanks, Iuka, MS; one brother, Clarke Bryant, Pontotoc. Active pallbearers were Bruce Bryant, Harold Bryant, Mike Kennum, Greg Gaillard, Jimmy GAillard and Billy Skinner. Honorary pallbearers were Barney Bryant, Dowell Bryant, John Russell Hitt, Marvin Russell, Horace Craine, Arthur Johnson, Dan Hines, L. G. Voyles, James Mitchell and Carl Coltharp.

Bryant, James Leonard, 71, Ripley, died Wednesday, February20, 1980 in the N. Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and a member of the Palmer Baptist Church. He was married to the late Mary Lence Bryant. Services were held Thursday, February 21, at 2:30 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Landreth Murphree officiated, assisted by Bro. H. A. Wilks. Survivors include one brother, Frank Bryant, Blue Mountain; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Howard, Ripley; and Mrs. Ethel Harrington, Blue Mountain. Pallbearers were Dalton Bennett, Bobby Bryan, Terry Bryant, Carroll Bryant, Kenneth Lence and E. B. Raymer. C. D. E. Bryant, Louis Dalton, 85, Ripley, died Thursday, October 30, 1980, in the Tippah County Hospital. He was the son of the late Elijah and Millie Davis Bryant, a native of Tippah County and a farmer. Services were at McBride Funeral Home Saturday, November 1, at 11 a. m. Bro. Hassell Wallis officiated, assisted by Bro. Mike Strevel. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Bryant is survived by three sons, Lytle Bryant, Rev. Lester Bryant, both of Ripley; and Joe Lamar Bryant, New Albany; one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Brady, Ripley; 13 grandchildren, 9 great¬grandchildren and 3 step_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tommy Bryant, Russell Ketchum, David Gibens, Wesley Gibens, Charles Ernest Bryant and Terry Childers.

Bryant, Mrs. Pearl Hannah, 85, Middleton, TN. died Monday, November 12, 1979 in the Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN. She was a native of Dallas, TX, a housewife and amember of the Pentecostal Church. Services were held Tuesday, Novemer 13, at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Rev. Earl Presley officiated, assisted by Rev. Robert Russell. Mrsl Bryant leaves four sons, Joe Willie Bryant, Shreveport, LA; James Alton Bryant, Medina, TN; Odell Bryant, Memphis; and Rev. E. E. Bryant, Bolivar, TN; four daughters, Mrs. Katherene Rixie, Mrs. Ruby Stanley, both of Middleton, TN; Mrs. Hannah Ferrell, Bolivar; Mrs. Blanch Evelyn Ferrell, Bemis, TN; one sister, Mrs. Leona Bryant, Ripley; three half sisters, Mrs. Izeda Floyd, of FL; Mrs. Thadie Davis, Jackson, and Mrs. Jimmie Dee Cook, Mountain Home AR; 20 grandchildren and 16 great_grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Rixie, Charles Bryant, James Bryant, Joe Bryant, Donny Ferrell, and Rickie Bryant. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Bryant and Fred Rixie.

Burge, Mrs. Willie Harvey, 79 Blue Mountain, died Monday, July 3, 1978 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of the New Central Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday, July 4, at 4 p. m. at Bethel Methodist Church, with burial in the Bethel Cemetery. Bro. J. L. Piplin was the officiating minister, assisted by Bro. E. A. Autry and Bro. Mike Smith. McBride Funerl Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Burge is survived by two sons, Edward Burge and Marlin Burge, both of Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Grisham, Blue Mountain; one brother, John Renick, Hickory Flat; and 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Alton Renick, Darrell Renick, James Cagle, Rayburn Gowdy, Ronnie Miller and Bobby Dickerson.

Burns,Steven Lamar, 13 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Danny Burns, Blue Mountain, died in John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, Saturday, September 13, 1975. Graveside services were hled Monday, September 15 at 2:30 p. m. at Flatrock Cemetery. Bro George Cook officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by a brother, Danny Burns, Jr. , of Blue Mountain.

Buse, E. D. 62, died Tuesday, June 20, 1978, in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired factory worker and a Baptist. Services are set today at 2 p. m. at the Oakland Baptist Church near Walnut, with burial in the church cemetery. Officiating minister will be William Eaton. Ripley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Buse, Walnut; one daughter, Mrs. Paulette Pannell, Saulsbury, TN; a son, Phillip Buse, Walnut; two step_sons, Jerry Donahue and Ray Donahue of Guntown; his mother, Mrs. Minnie S. Buse, Guntown; one sister, Mrs. Sis Brown, Guntown; two brothers, Buddy Buse, Guntown; and K. P. Buse, Hattiesburg, MS; 10 grandchildren and 1 great=grandchild.

Byers, Mrs. Efie Ann Wilbanks, 87, Myrtle, died February 12, 1976 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of the late William Fletcher Byers, a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Deentown Baptist Church. The funeral was held at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel at 2:30 p. m. Saturday FEbruary l4, with burial in the Bridges Cemetery in Prentiss County. Bro. W. B. Colter was the officiating minister assisted by Bro. G. L. Gullett. Survivors include three sons, Alvis A. Byers, GAinsville, FL; J. W. Byers, Forest Park, GA; and Bro. Donald Byers, Myrtle, Ms; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Busby, Laurel, MS; one brother, Clarence Wilbanks, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Vida Hastings, Thrasher, and Mrs. Inda Hutchinson, Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 6 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Malcolm Busby, Albert Busby, Martin Busby, Wayne Prather, James Byers, and William Byers. Byrd,

George Murry, 81, Walnut, died Sunday July 15, 1979 in Baptist Hospital, Memphis. He was a veteran of World War I, a native of Walnut, and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Monday July 16, at 2 p. m. at Harmony Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Ron Mitchell officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Byrd is survived by his wife, Mra. Ara Byrd, Walnut; two sons, Roy Byrd, Shirefield Lake, Ohio; and Clayton Byrd, Walnut; 7 grandchildren and 11 great_grandchildren. His son, William P. Byrd, died in 1966. Pallbearers were Tommy Byrd, Joe Byrd, Jack Byrd, Gerald Bass, Mike Bennett, and Fred Bell. Calvery, Vinyard L. 95, Ripley, died in Tippah County Hospital, Sunday November 9, 1975. He was a retired farmer and member of Tishomingo Chapel Baptist Church. Services were held Monday November 10 at 2 p. m. at Kossuth BAptist Church with burial in Shiloh Cemetery in Kossuth. Bro. Clinton Wilbanks officiated with McBride Funeral Home in Charge of arrangements. He is survived by two sons, Monroe Calvery, Ripley; and Earl Calvery, Corinth; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Reaves, Ripley; and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons: Bonnie Reaves, Dale Reaves, Durell Calvery, Lloyd Calvery, Bobby Calvery, and Thomas Smith.

Campbell, Mrs. Nina B. 98, Ripley, died Thursday, September 20, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services were held Sunday, September 23, at 2 p. m. in Bethlehem BAptist Church, with burial in Ruckersville Cemetery. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include one son, Lucian Campbell, Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 8 g_grandchildren.

Carmichiel, Mrs. Nannie Mae Medford Crawford, 62, Marked Tree, AR. died Friday, May 30, 1980 at BAptist Hospital in Memphis after a long illness. She was formerly from Tippah County. She was the daughter of the late Jonathan A. Medford and Minnie Conner Medford. Services were held Monday, June 2, at 2 p. m. at Black Oak Baptist Church, Tyronza, AR. with burial in Marked Tree Cemetery. Reb. J. E. Crawford officiated, assisted by Rev. Jim Frazier. Survivors include her husband, Buford W. CArmichiel, Marked Tree; two sons, Rev. J. E. Crawford, Marked Tree; and Frank Crawford, Silsbee, TX; one daughter, Mrs. Mary V. Smith, Walnut; two brothers, Albert Medford, Memphis; and Thomas P. Medford, Sr. , Midwest City, OK; five sisters, Mrs. Modina Chase and Mrs. Ruth Nelson, both of Memphis; Mrs. Lillian Price, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Mildred Carmichiel, Oak Ridge, TN; and Mrs. Mary Highsmith, Houston, TX; 7 grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Eddie Mars, Eddie Hubbard, R. H. Allred, John W. Stevens, Gary brewer, and Hundley Kelly; Honorary pallbeareres were Lawrence Brooks, James Collins, Russell Kling and Harris Smith.

Carter, Charles Homer, 53, Ripley died suddenly Thursday December 15, 1977. Mr. Carter owned the Mug_N=Cone Restaurant and was a former employee of the L & N RAilroad. Services were held on Saturday, December 17 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Bob Lynn was the officiating minister. He is survived byhis wife, Mrs. Daisy Mae Carter, Ripley; His mother, Mrs. P. D. Carter, Memphis; four sons, James Pleasant Carter, Cleveland, MS; Charles W. (Buck) Carter and Donald Carter, both of Ripley; and Ronald E. Carter, Pontotoc; two brothers, P. D. Carter and Melvin Gene Carter, both of Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Land, Memphis; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Red Watson, R. B. Dixon Jr. , Eddie Watson, Travis Brock, Norman Roberson and Johnny Childs.

Carter, James W. 59, Ripley, died Monday July 10, 1978 at his home in Ripley. He was a retired farmer and caretaker for the Pine Hill Country Club in Ripley. Services were at 2 p. m. Thursday at St. John's Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. John McDonald officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. etta CArter, Ripley; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Gipson, Mrs. Bonie Gaillard, both of Komono, Ind; Mrs. Jennie Ruth Scott, Tiplersville; Mrs. Lorange Rutherford, Blue Mountain; three sons, James N. Carter, Komono, Ind; Thomas G and William Earl Carter, both of New Albany; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Stricklin, Mrs. Mary Barkley, both of Ripley; Mrs Breatha Collins, Mrs. Millard Fleming, both of St. Louis, MO; one half_sister, Mrs. Anna Gibbs, Myrtle; two brothes, Tom Carter, Ripley; Neolan Carter; 22 grandchildren. Carter, Van Marsh, 57, Walnut, was dead on arrival at the Boonevile Hospital on May 7, 1980. He was a native of Tippah County, the district manager of NACHURS Liquid Fertilizer, and a Methodist. Services were held Friday May 9, at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Tiplersville Cemetery. Bro. Walter Carpenter officiated. Mr. Carter is survived by hiswife, Mrs. Verdie Carter, Walnut; four sons, J. V. Carter and Albert Carter, both of Pocahontas, TN; Teddy Carter and Billy Carter, both of Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. J. L. (Patsy) Settlemires, Walnut; two brothers, Sammy Pearson, Houston, TX: and Johnny Pearson, Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Hudson, Corinth; and Mrs. William Criswell, GA; 8 grandchildren. The late Ilene Hoper was also his daughter. Pallbearers were Willie Johnson, Windell Dixon, Thomas Bishop, Malcolm Poole, Willie Hatfield and Joe Garrett.

Carter, Mrs. Winnie E. 84, Ripley, died Sunday, August 1, 1976 at Northeast Hospital in Booneville. She was the widow of the late Ike Carter and a Methodist. Services were held Wednesday, August 4, at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funerl Home Chapel with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. John D. Humphrey,Jr. was the officiating minister with Bro. Don Sparks assisting. She is survived by two sons, Leland Carter, Booneville; and Euclid Carter, Ripley; seven daughters, Mrs. Mary Barber and Mrs. Bonnie Vance, Memphis, TN; Mrs. Pauline Richie, Greenville, S. C. ; Mrs. Sarah Poythress, Petersburg, FL; Mrs. Eunice Dickerson, Booneville; Mrs. Louise Vaillette, Mathis, TX; Mrs. Jo Ann Moffitt, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Floy Smith, Ripley; Mrs. Hermie D. Sparks, Dumas; 25 grandchildren and 14 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Caviness, Luther A. , 80, Ripley, died Thursday, February 15, 1979, at the tippah County Hospital. He was a retired Mechinist and Blacksmith. He was a former Alderman of Ripley and a member of the Ripley Presbyterian Church. Services were held Saturday, February 17, at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Gregg officiated with Bro. Reginald Parsons assisting. HE is survived by his wife Mrs. Sophia Caviness, Ripley; four sons, Cleatus Caviness, Memphis, TN; Terry Caviness, BLue Mountain; Bonnie Caviness and Jimmy Caviness, both of Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. John Pennington, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Rutherford, Falkner; and Mrs. Lexie Stroupe, Ripley; 12 grandchildren and 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Wayne Caviness, Carl White, Buddy Grisham, Ronnie McCafferty, Doyle Caviness, Dale Caviness. Honorary pallbearers were Lon Pickens Jr. , Lowry Smith, Clarence Witt, William Anderson, Griffin Ladner and James Brown.

Chapman, Clarence Hugh (C. H. ) 31, Ripley, died late Saturday afternoon, February 3, 1979, from injuries he received from a dynamite blast in a remote area of Alcorn County. He was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital after two sticks of Dynamite exploded aboard the boat the he and two other men, William McCLusky and Larry Mullikin, were in. McClusky was also injured but is reported to be in stable condition in Tippah County Hospital. It was reported that the three men were blowing beaver dams on Hatchie River in Alcorn County when Chapmen was attempting to re_light a dynamite fuse that he thought had gone out when the explosion occurred. The blast severed both of Chapman's arms and his right leg. Because of the location, it was several hours before rescue crew teams could get him to the hospital. Services were held at Ripley Funeral Home Monday afternoon, February 5, at 2 p. m. Burial was in the Cox Cemetery. Richard Chandler officiated, assisted by Edd Casteel. Mr. Chapman was a construction worker and a member of the Church of Christ. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Brenda Chapman; three sons, Rodney, Patrick and Jason; one daughter, Christi, all of Ripley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mig Chapman and one sister, Mrs. Gail Chandler, of Ripley. Pallbearers wer Jerry Jones, Johnny Morgan, Robert Goolsby, Larry Mullikin, Niles Jones, Chester Crum, Ellis Horton, and Vernon Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Sonny Hurt, Larry Newby, Jarvene Shackelford, Greg Chapman, Ronnie Pittman, Brad Dye, Allen Russell and Johnny Dickerson.

Childs, Mrs. Lela Alma, 75, Ripley, died at Tippah County Hospital Friday September 5, 1975. She was a housewife and a member of Lowrey Methodist Church. Funeral Services were held Sunday, September 7, at 2 p. m. at Lowrey Memorial Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. Randy Isbell assisting. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, S. H. Childs, Sr. , Ripley; two sons, S. H. Childs, Jr. and Bennie Childs, both of Ripley; five daughters, Mrs. Vernon Bullock, Jackson, MS; Mrs. Virginia Wooley, Mrs. Leona Richardson, Mrs. Billie Rowell, and Mrs. Peggy Lockhart all of Ripley; two half_sisters, Mrs. Sallie Pearl Bartlett, Memphis; and Mrs. Mary Etta Marshall, Ripley; 27 grandchildren and 28 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Larry Richardson, Wade Wooley, Hoyt Wooley, Donny Wooley, Sam Bullock and Rex Bullock.

Chisholm, Mrs. Jessie Davis, 87, Baldwyn, died Saturday, March 8, 1980 at North Miss. Medical Center aftera three week illness. She was the widow of J. W. Chisholm and a member of the First Baptist Church of Baldwyn. Services were at 1 p. m. Monday at Waters Funeral Home with Rev. Leo Barker officiating with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Survivors are a son, BillyChisholm, BAldwyn; three sisters, Mrs. DAlton Pickens, Frazier,TN; Mrs. Ora Chisholm and Mrs. Betty Melson, both of Balkwyn; 8 grandchildren and 15 great¬grandchildren.

Childers, Mrs. Evie Irene, 71, Ashland, died at the Bolivar Community Hospital December 12, 1975. She was a member of the Mormon Church, a native of Tippah County and the widow of Lonnie Burton Childers. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 14, at 1 p. m. at the Canaan Baptist Church with burial in the Hopkins Cemetery. Rev. Thomas Thornton was the officiating minister. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Childers is survived by one son, Elmer Childers, Walnut; three daughters, Mrs. Wardie Mae Brown, Middleton, TN; Mrs. Cordie Sides, Walnut; and Mrs. Pauline Britt, Ashland; onebrother, Jodie Hopkins, Falkner; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Daniel, Saulsbury, TN; 19 grandchildren and 12 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tate King, Luther Williams, Bobby James, Jerry James, Bobby Martindale and Gene Hodge.

Childers, Mrs. Hattie Bell, 89, Falkner, died in the Tippah County Hospital Friday, December 5, 1975 after a long illness. She was born in Tippah County and lived here all her life. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funerl services were held Saturday, December 6 at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Bro. Gary Black officiated. She is survived by her husband, W. S. Childers, Falkner; two sons, James I. Childers and Clarence Childers, both of Falkner; five daughters, Mrs. Vance Hill, Birmingham, AL; Mrs. Bart Johnson, Mrs. Lee Renfrow, both of Ripley; Mrs. J. L. Jones, Falkner; and Mrs Dewey Camburn, Collierville, TN; 18 grandchildren, 10 great_grandchildren and 1 great_great¬grandchild. Pallbearers were Mac Swain, Donald Jones, Jimmy Childers, Bobby Shan Shelton, Jimmy Smith and D. D. Drewery.

Childers, John Malcom, 73, Ripley, died May24, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County. He had retired after 30 years with Humko Products Co. of Memphis. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War II. Funeral services were held Monday,May 26 at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fellowship Cemetery. Bro. Reginald Parsons officiated with Bro. James Irvin assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Pauline Childers, Ripley; one son, Mickey Childers, Huntsville, AL; four brothers, Ross Childers, Ingomar, MS; Wallace Childers, Ripley; Stratford Childers, Ashland; and Harlan Childers, Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Vera Hudson, Memphis; Mrs. Ouida Bullock, Ripley and Mrs. Ramona Maritz, CA;Pallbearers were Woodie Childers, Sonny Childers, Raiford Bullock,Dave Grimm, Joe Childers and Bobby Childers.

Childers, Lucy Beatrice, 86, Ripley, died Tuesday, September 11, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Benton County, a housewife, and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Wednesday, September 12 at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Malcolm George officiated, assisted by lenn Fann. Mrs. Childers is survived by one son, Rubel Childers, two daughters, Mrs. Ethan Shelton and Mrs. Annie Ruth Dees, both of Ripley; two brothers, Clyde Graves and Vardie Graves, both of Ashland; one sister, Mrs. Addie Martin, Ripley; 11 grandchildren and 20 great_grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Billy Shelby, Allan Crawford, Edwin Shelton, Conley Shelton, Kevin Childers, J. L. Huddleston, Jimmy Dale Shelton and Craig Childers. Childers, Mrs. Verdie, 93, Ripley, died Wednesday, October 4, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of Walter L. Childers. Services were held on Thursday, Oct 5, at 3 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. FAban Clark was the officiating minister. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Renfro and Mrs. Inez Brooks, both of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Inez Cross, Falkner; and one half_sister, Mrs. Jennie Moore, Ripley. Pallbearers were Lon Pickens, Jr. , Bill Pitner, Jr. , Jimmy Locke, Wayne Finger, Dr. George Martindale, Clayton Wammack, Sam Bartlett, Billy Dees, fay Rucker, Sr.

Childers, Mr. William Bertie, 57, Ripley, died at the Tippah County Hospital on Friday July 9, 1976. , He was a farmer and a memberof the First Baptist Church. Services were held onSaturday, July 10, t 3 p. m. at McBride Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. He is survived bu his wife, Mrs. Marnell Childers, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Glenda Cheatham, Jonesboro, AR; two brothers, James Childers, Ripley; and Lee Childers, Memphs; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Pillant and Mrs. Bartz Keller, both of San Antonio, TX; and 2 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Kenneth Jones, Marion Roten, Raymond Lowry, F. L. Rowell, Jimmy Rowell, Horace Weatherly, Carl Kirkman and Willard McKinnon. Honorary pallbearers were Clayton Wommack, Joe Smith, Claude McAlister, Dennis Dixon, Collins Dixon, Price Johnson, Joe McElwain, Dan Wiggs and Leland Grisham.

Cheshier, George W. (Bill) 84, Starke, FL died Tuesday, July 29, 1975, in the Bradford County Hospital after a brief illness. A retired farmer, he was born in Bolivar, TN, but had lived in the Starke area for more than 50 years. Services were held Thursday July 31, 1975, with Dane Waggoner and Jack Bell officiating. Burial was in Kingsley Lake Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Park Hollis Cheshier, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Rowe of Live Oak, FL; and Mrs. Sue Whitney. Alexandria, Ind; 3 grandchildren. Mrs. Cheshier was a former resident of Blue Mountain, MS. for many years.

Clark, Billy G. ,44 Jonesboro, AR. died on Monday October 2, 1978 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a machinist with Sales and Service in Jonesboro and a member of Fisher Street Baptist Church. He was a native of Tippah County. Services were held Wednesday, October 4, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Palmer Cemetery. Rev. Don Dunivant was the officiating minister with Bro. Danny Bullock assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Clark, Jonesboro; his mother, Mrs. Lona D. Clark, Memphis; two sons, David Clark, Jonesboro; and Rickey Clark of U. S. Air Force in Michigan; one daughter, Miss Donna Clark, Jonesboro.

Clark, Julie Mechele, five month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Clark, Booneville, died December 29 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. December 30 at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jacob's Chapel Cemetery. Bro FAban Clark officiated. Survivors in addition to her parents are three sisters, Laquita Ann Clark, Jennie Renee Clark and Regenia Clark, all of Booneville; two brothers, Sonny Clark and James O. Clark Jr. , Booneville. Pallbearers were Johnny Pannell, Junior Pannell, Jodie Pannell and Junior Clark.

Clemmer, Alvie Condor, 72, died Sunday, January 13, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. The son of the late William and Mary Clemmer, he was a native of Tippah County and a retired plumber and electrician. Mr. Clemmer was a member of the Whittentown Baptist Church. Services were held Monday, January 14, at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Bro. Arlin Richardson officiated, assisted by Bro. Rickey Glidewell and Bro. Todd Bowen. One half_sister, Mrs. Milton Roberson, Ripley, survives Mr. Clemmer. Pallbearers were J. L. Huddleston, Kenneth Cissom, Nelson Huddleston, Leon Huddleston, Bud Huddleston and Leroy Meeks.

Clemmer, Jason Brandon, newborn baby of Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Clemmer of Ripley, died Monday, September 1, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. Services were held Tuesday, September 2 at 2 p. m. in Unity BAptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Barefield officiated, assisted by Bro. Raymond Roberson. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents, James Edward and Norma Clemmer, Ripley; one brother, James Michael Clemmer, Ripley; three sisters, Miss Teresa Clemmer, Miss Shelley Danette Clemmer, and Miss Christi Gail Clemmer, all of Ripley; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Clemmer, Ripley; and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barkley, Falkner. Pallbearers wer Sidney Clemmer and Lee Earl BArkley.

Clemmer, Loren J. 73, died Tuesday, April 8, 1980 at his residence in Philadelphia, MS; HE was a member and deacon of Salem Baptist Church, and was former deacon of the Fist BAptist Church of Ripley. He was a retired school teacher, his last 5 years being at Neshoba Central. He taught school in Ripley several years before moving to Philadelphia. Services were held Thursday, April 10 at 11 a. m. in Salem Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Duaine Morgan officiated. Nowell Funeral Home of Philadelphia was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Clemmer leaves his wife, Mrs. Rubye Jones Clemmer, Philadelphia; one brother, Lester Clemmer, Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Doris McDowell, Mrs. Elizabeth Ladner, and Miss Rubye CLemmer, all of Ripley. Serving as pallbearers were Ronnie Clemmer, Andy Braddock, Troy Martindale, Steve Cheatham, Danny Cheatham, Gene Bates, Carey Cannon and Carl Jones. Cobb, Hollis C. 39, Blue Mountain was dear on arrival at Montford Jones Hospital, Kosciusko, Thursday, October 12, 1978. He was an instrument technician at Ray Gibbens Certified Welder Co. in Louisiana. Services were held Friday, October 13, at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Glenfield Memorial Park. Bro. James Lewis officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Graple Louise Cobb, Blue Mountain; five brothers, William Cobb, Burton Cobb, and EdgarCobb, all of Myrtle; Walter Cobb and Isaac Cobb, both of Blue Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Macie Burks and Mrs. Inez Mardis, both of New Albany; Mrs. Maxie Frazier and Mrs. Nora Lee Frazier, both of Myrtle; and Mrs. Rachel Thomas, Ripley. Pallbearers were Harold Cobb, Howell Frazier, Stanley Frazier, Danny Cobb, David Robbins, and Jimmy Dale Mardis.

Cole, Albert Roy, 66, Ripley, died Sunday, September 25, 1978, at the City of Memphis Hospital. He was a building contractor and a deacon of the Ripley Presbyterian Church. Service were held Monday at 4 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Brother Reginald Parsons officiated, assisted by the Rev. M. E. Gregg. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Lee Cole, Ripley; a son, Bruce Cole, Bruce; a sister, Mrs. Dora Alsup, Ripley. (TP)

Cole, Mrs. Jamie L. 79, Ripley, died December 14, 1975 at Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of Henry Cole. She was a member of the Ripley Second Baptist Church, a native of Tippah County and a music teacher. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 17 at 2 p. m. at the Ripley Second Baptist Church with burial in the Ripley Cemetery. Rev. Chester Cobbs officiated. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cole is survived by three sons, Henry A. Cole, Chicago, Ill; Edwin Cole, Jackson, MS; and David Cole, Washington, D. C. ; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Cotton, Ripley, and Mrs. Virgie Thomas, Tiplersville; one sister, Mrs. Hermie Cole of Beloit, Wisc; 13 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren.

Conely, Mrs. Ethel Young, 89, Ripley,died Thursday, May 29, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. . She was a native of Webster County, a housewife, and a Baptist. She was the daughter of Henry Clay Young and Hettie Oneil Hodges. Services were held Saturday May 31, at 2:30 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Falkner Cemetery. Bro. Mike Green officiated with Bro. Bill Baker assisting. Mrs. Conely is survived by two sons, John Conely Jr. , Jacksonville, FL; Jerry Conely, Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Richardson, Falkner; Mrs. Dolly Cross, Philadelphia, PA; Mrs. Bobbye Shepard, Memphis; 11 grandchildren and 13 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry White, Walter Wilder, Bobby Johnson, Mitch Conely, Bart Conely, Johnny Conely, Kent Conely and Mike Hammons.

Conner, Mrs. Mary Alice, 105, died Tuesday July 22, 1975, at Tippah County Hospital. She had been in failing health for the past six years. She was the widow of the late A. L. Conner, who served as president of the Bank of Falkner from 1929 until his death in 1945. She was a charter member of the FAlkner Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, 2:30 p. m. at the Falkner BAptist Church with burial in Falkner Cemetery. Rev. Billy Lee Foley officiated. Ripley Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mrs. Conner is survived by 12 grand children, 63 g_grandchildren, 84 g_g_grandchildren and 1 g_g_g_grandchild. Cook, Howard C. 75, Blue Mountain,

Monday, March 20, 1978, at the Union County General Hospital in New Albany. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Wells Chapel United Methodist Church. Services were held at 2 p. m. (today) at the Academy BAptist Church with the Rev. James Lewis and Rev. Wiliam Strange officiating. Burial inthe Academy Cemetery in Tippah County, with United Funeral Service of New Albany in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lola Smith Cook, BLue Mountain; a son, Doyle Cook, Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Chestine CArter, Olive Branch; two brothers, Richard and Vaudry Cook, both of Memphis; 5 grandchildren and 5 great_grandchildren.

Cook, Mrs. Sarah Mae, 67, Ripley, died Wednesday, February 14, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of Lowry Methodist Church. Services were held Thursday, February 15 at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. C. D. Edge and Bro. Mike Green assisting. She is survived by her husband W. L. Cook, Ripley; two sons, Lynwood Cook and Lamont Cook, both of Ripley; five daughters, Mrs. Loyce Luna, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mrs. Sarah Shoffner, all of Ripley; Mrs. Willida Kirkman, Walnut; and Mrs. Bobbie Dixon, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Josie Heavener and Mrs. Hazel Derrick, both of Ripley; 15 grandchildren and 7 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Kirkman, William Kirkman, Kenneth Luna, James Koon, Ricky Gross, Jody Clark and Ralph Sanderson.

Cossitt, Oscar, 83, Memphis, died Friday, December 23, 1977, at the William F. Bowld Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired farmer and a native of Tippah County. Services were held on Saturday, December 24, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin was the officiating minister. He is survived by three sons, Louis Cossitt and Alfred Cossitt, both of Memphis; and Boyce (Cossitt) Shelton, Ripley; four daughters, Miss Bama Cossitt and Mrs. Hazel Morrow, both of Memphis; Mrs. Betty Jean Mauney and Mrs. Loyce Williams, both of Ripley; two brothers, Earnest Cossitt, Ripley; and Rainey Cossitt, Hickory Flat; one sister, Mrs. Wardie Newcomb, Blue Mountain; 16 grandchildren; and 2 great_grandchildren.

Cousar, John J. , 82, Ripley, died in the Vaughn Memorial Hospital in Selma, AL. Thursday, August 14, 1975. He was a retired merchand and Presbyterian. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 16 at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. David Snellgrove officiated with bro. M. E. Gregg assisting. He is survived by a son, Don Cousar, Ripley; a daughter, Mrs. Pat Pino, Uniontown, AL; a brother, Robert Cousar, Cotton Plant, two sisters, Mrs. Willia O'Kelley, Nashville, TN. and Mrs. Eliza McAlister, Ripley; four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Donnie Cousar, Carl McAlister, James Cousar, Earnest Cousar, Jimmy Stanford and Billy Davis.

Covington, Hubert A, 80, Ripley, died Tuesday, February 20, 1979, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired insurance agent with Mississippi Farm Bureau and served as secretary for the Dixieland Beagle Club for a number of years. He was a member of Ripley First Baptist Church. Services were held Wednesday, February 21 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Harris Counce Jr. officiated. He is survived byhis wife, Mrs. Lessie Covington, Ripley; two sons, Jimmie Covington, Memphis; and Tommy Covington, Ripley. one step_daughter, Mrs. Roy Smith, Tupelo; one brother, Roy Covington, Ripley; two sisters, Miss Jamie Covington and Miss Allyne Covington, both of Ripley; 3 granddaughters and one grandson. Pallbearers were Marion Roten, Pearl Roten, Lonnie Brown, Billy Dees, Booth Simpson, Howard Martin, Charlie Yancey and James Mitchell.

Cox, Mr. Gilroy, 37, Ripley, died Friday, May 25, 1980 at North Miss. Medical Center. He was a native of Tippah County, a factory worker for Ripley Shoe Products Co. , and a member of Moses Chapel United Methodist Church. Services were heldTuesday, May27 at 2 p. m. in Moses Chapel Methodist Church with burial in Boyd Cemetery. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Rev. Smith Allen officiated. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife, Mrs. Billie Cox, Ripley; two daughters, Miss Leann Cox and Miss Carlotte Cox both of Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Bell Leatherwood, Ripley; and Mrs. Corena Edgeston, Milwaukee, WI.

Cox, Woodrow VAnce , 63, Ripley, died Sunday, April 25, 1976, at Tippah County Hospital. He was retired from Ford Motor Company and was a veteran of World War II. He was a baptist. Services were held on Monday, April 26, at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Harold Talley officiated. He is survived by one brother, Walter Cox, Hot Springs, AR; two sisters, Mrs. Jewel Gaillard and Mrs. Eula Roberson, both of Ripley. Pallbearers were Joe Robert Cox, Fulton Cox, W. C. White, Durell Calvery, Milton Dickerson, W. H. Cox, Bobby Cox, and Guyton Cox.

Crawford, Mrs. Cora Smith, 87, Ripley, died Friday, June 27, 1980 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis after a short illness. Services were held at 2 p. m. at Concord Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Spurgeon Mullikin and Rev. Teddy Steele and the Rev. Jimmy Walker officiated. She was the widow of the Rev. Joe Crawford, a housewife and a Baptist. Survivors, include tow daughters, Mrs. Inez Montgomery and Mrs. Doris Steele, bothof Memphis, TN; one son, Brewer Crawford, Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Eura Dillinger, Memphis; one half¬brother, Truett Heavener, Blue Mountain; one half_sister, Mrs. Unita Harrington, Blue Mountain; 8 grandchildren; 18 great¬grandchildren and l g_g_grandchild.

Crawford, Mrs. Geneva Ann, 85, of the Pine Grove Community died Wednesday, December 26, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife, and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday, December 27, at 2 p. m. in the Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Randy Bostick officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was n charge. Mrs. Crawford leaves her husband, Callie A. Crawford, Dumas; one son, Earl Crawford, Dumas; one daughter, Mrs. Dewey (Hermie) Hall, Dumas; 5 grandchildren and 9 g_grandchildren.

Criswell, Waymon R. , 81, Ripley, died Sunday, December 18, 1977 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a farmer and a member of Turner's Chapel Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War I. Services were held Monday, December 19, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Criswell Cemetery. Rev. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated with Bro. Leland Hall assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie B. Criswell, Ripley; four sons, Herbert Criswell and William Criswell, Canton, GA; Flavos Criswell and W. R. Criswell Jr. , both of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Odalene Coley, Ripley; 13 grandchildren and 4 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Criswell, Mark Decker, Randy Criswell, Jim Propes, Ronnie Criswell, Billy Criswell and Derek Simon.

Crum, Mrs. Carrie Bright, 72, Walnut, died Tuesday, October 4, 1978, at the Magnollia Hospital in Corinth after an extended illness. She was the widow of Hill Crum and a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church. Services were at 10 a. m. Wednesday at Brush Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Willie Roaten officiating. Burial in the church cemetery with Coleman Funeral Home of Corinth in charge. Survivors include a step_daughter, Mrs. Zola Porterfield, Corinth; two sisters, Mrs. Carlie Hines and Mrs. Velma Jones, both of Walnut; four brothers, John Bright, Maringo, Ill; Bob, Lester and Calep Bright, all of Walnut. (TJ)Crum, Mrs. Eula Vasthi, 71, Ripley, died Saturday, March 22, 1980 at her home. She was anative of ALcorn County, was a merchant in the grocery business and was a member of Christ Methodist Church. She was the daughter of Payton Mills and Catherine Green. Services were held Monday, March 24, at 3 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tippah MEmorial GAren. Rev. Steve DeVore officiated, assisted by Rev. Faban Clark. Mrs. Crum leaves her husband, Ted Crum, Riley; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Akins, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. MarieStory, Memphis; and Mrs. Lornea Milligan, Ripley; two grandchildren, Miss Kim Akins and Ned Akins. Active pallbearers were Marlin Richardson, Keith Richardson, J. B. Turner, Michael Turner, Bobby Shan Shelton and Kimble Mauney. Honorary pallbearers were Elzy Robinson, Euclid Johnson, L. W. Murry and L. H. Clemmer.

Crum, Mrs. Ludie L. (Elizabeth), Ripley, died Saturday, January 7, 1978 at the Union County Hospital in New Albany. She was a baby sitter and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Sunday, January 8 at 2:30 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ashland Cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated. She is survived by her husband. Vardie Crum, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Williford, Ashland; three brothers, Barney and Leonard Tidwell, both of Ripley; and Leland Tidwell, AR: one sister, Mrs. Dossie Farrow, Ripley, 3 grandchildren; 9 g¬grandchildren and 1 g_g_grandchild.

Curtis, William Adolphus died November 26, 1980. He would have been 69 on his birthday December 25. He was born in Ripley, TN. and married Maxine Malone in 1957. He worked for several years for the Continental BAking Co. and the International Lighting Co. both of Memphis. The couple had lived in Jackson for several years and were active church members there, as well as visiting Palmer Baptist Church here. Interment was at Highland Memorial Gardens on Friday, November 29, in Jackson. He is survived by two sisters and two brothers, all of Memphis. He also had three sons, Donald Curtis, Portland, Maine; Dan Curtis, Jackson, TN; and Mike Curtis, Tupelo; a daughter, Beverly BAiley, Jackson,TN; he is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great_grandchildren.

Davidson, Mrs. Dora Florence, 99, New Albany, died Wednesday, January 24, 1979, at the Union County General Hospital. She was the widow of W. W. Davidson and a member of Ripley First United Methodist Church. Services were held Friday, January 26, at 4 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro Blanton Doggett was the officiating minister. She is survived by one son, W. C. Davidson, New Albany; three daughters, Mrs. Fonnie Ray, Potts CAmp, MS; Mrs. Clyde W. Hall, New Albany; Mrs Willis Mathis, Savannah, GA; 6 grandchildren and 2 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Billy Dees, Roy Harrell, Dan Wiggs, Bill Pitner Jr. , W. C. Jamieson and Ellis Wildmon.

Davis, David Milton, 59, GAlveston, TX. , died in the VA Hospital in Houston, TX. Tuesday September 2, 1975. He was born in Tippah County and was a merchant. Funeral services were held Saturday, SEptember 6, at 2:30 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Elder Hassell Wallis officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Birt Davis, Galveston, TX; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Hall, Ripley; and Mrs. Mamie Shelton, Memphis; a half_sister, Mrs. Ruth Bennett, Ripley; two half_brothers, Albert Sanderson and J. E. Sanderson both of Ripley. Pallbearers were Larry Hall, Howard Knight, A. T. Dees, Roy Shelton, Lee Keating and Clay Crastean.

Davis, Mrs. Mary Vertie, 92, died Thursday,July 17, 1980 at Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Union County, and a Baptist. Services were held Saturday, July 19, at 4 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Bro. Bill Colter officiated with Bro. Enoch Purvis assisting. She is survived by her two sons, Lavaughn Davis, Booneville; and Preston Davis, Mount Juliet, TN. two daughters, Mrs. Essie Reed, Memphis, and Mrs. Ermie Yancey, BLue Mountain; four sisters, Mrs. Lulu GArrison, Ripley; Mrs. Zora Owen, New Albany; Mrs. Onnie Bell Owen and Mrs. Viola Williams, both of BAldwyn; 28 grandchildren and 56 g_grandchildren and 21 g_g_grandchildren.

Day, Mrs. Lucy Etta Martin, 76, Ripley died Wednesday, May 9, 1979 at North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a housewife and a member of Ripley First Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday, May 10 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Rev. Harris Counce Jr. officiated. She is survived by her husband, Claude Day, Ripley; one son, Jimmy Day, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Ann Boyette, Ripley; Mrs. Urlyne Scarbrough, San Antonio, TX; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Harrison, Tiplersville; 7 grandchildren and 4 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Howard Martin, Joe Godwin Martin, Bobby Martin, James Kent Martin, Waitstill Day, Marvin Day Jr. and alternatres, J. P. Coombs and Bowden Grisham. Decanter, Milton Elmer, 70, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Saturday, May 19, 1979. He was the caretaker of Ripley Cemetery. Services were held Monday, May21 at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Hollis Boyd officiated with Bro. Gerald Short assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Decanter, Ripley; three sons, Charles Cecil Decanter, Gary Lee Decanter, and Donald Wayne Decanter, all of Ripley; four daughters, Mrs. May Katherine Swinford, Ms. Rachel Inez Decanter, Mrs. Shirley Christine Smith, all of Riplet; Mrs. Betty Carolyn Ryan, Corinth; one brother, CAlvin Decanter, Holly Springs; one sister, Mrs. Gracie Hubbard, Ripley; 20 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lenore Floyd, David Floyd, Roger Dale Derrick, Ernie Wayne Derrick, Gene Turner and Ricky Turner.

Deen, Inmond L. Sr. 77, died Sunday February 24, 1980, in the Garden Park Communiy Hospital, Gulfport, MS. He was born September 9, 1902 in Bassfield, MS and was a retired tacher and business man, with land and petroleum interests in Jeff DAvis County. Mr. Deen's career as an educator began in 1937 as a teacher of vocational agriculture at Pine Grove School in Tippah County, where Mr. Deen and many of his students received local, state, regional and national recognition in connection with the Future FArmers of America. Mr. Deen was amember of the First Baptist Church. He was active in church, and taught Sunday School. He was a past president of the Tippah County Education Association, a member of the Miss. Education Assoc. , the Miss. Farm Bureau, the Kiwanis Club, and numerous community development associations. He managed veterans educational programs following World War II, was instrumental in the development of the dairy industry in Tippah County, and was an active volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America. Services were held Tuesday February 26 at 2 p. m. in the First Baptist Church with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. Grant Clark officiated, assisted by Rev. Faban Clark. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Mr. Deen leaves his wife, Mrs. Jean Cook Deen, Ripley and Pass Christian; one son, Hon. Inmond L. Deen Jr. , Pass Christian; two brothers, O. T. Deen, Picayune and R. B. Deen, Starkville; three sisters, Mrs. Addie Mae Deen Arledge, Mrs. Esie Deen Roberts, both of Hattiesburg; and Mrs. Brunette Deen Hudson, Jackson; one granddaughter, Miss Mary Parker Deen, Pass Christian. Serving as pallbearers were Don Cook, David Cook, Barry Cook, Dr. Bobby Cook, Edmond Arledge, Walter Deen, Joyce Cartwright, Herbert Cartwright, and Darrell Cartwright.

Dees, George Handy, 87, died Tuesday March 25, (1980?) at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a former State Highway Patrolman and city Policeman. Dees was a carrier for the Northeast Mississiippi Daily Journal and the Press Scimitar of Memphis. He was a member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday, March 27 at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Malcolm George officiating, assisted by Bro. Glen Fann. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Union County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie Ruth Dees, Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Mize, Mrs. Peggy Anderson, both of Duas; Mrs. Betty Simpson, Reseda, CA; three sons, Edwin (Bill) Dees, New Albany; Albert Dees, Memphis; and Alfred Dees, Ripley; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Judy Huddleston and Mrs. Carole Shalby, both of Ripley; one step_son, Allan Crawford, Lawrenceburg, TN; 20 grandchildren; 24 great_grandchildren and 7 step_grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Roger Mize, Edwin Dees, Richard Dees, Doug Dees, Ronald Dees, Mike Bailey and Kenneth Anderson.

Derrick, Mrs. Lillian Mae, 87, of Ripley Manor Nursing Home died Monday Septermber 10, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was adopted and grew up as a member of the Archie Davis family. She was born at Walnut Ridge, AR. and was housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday September 11 at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated. She leaves two sons, Jimmy Derrick, Holly Springs; and Leroy Derrick, Ripley: four daughters, Mrs. Mary Faye Hurdle, Dumas; Mrs. Novis Brooks, Mrs. Ola Davidson, both of Booneville; and Mrs. Nola Davidson, Stuttgart, AR; 22 grandchildren; 37 g¬grandchildren and 15 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Boyce Crawford, Carl Crawford, Billy Earl Brooks, Junior Derrick, Mike Davidson, and Herschel Derrick.

Dickerson, Mrs. Dora Cox, 85, Ripley, died in the Daniels nursing Home in Fulton, MS, Thursday, July 17 1975. She was the widow of John A. Dickerson, a housewife and a Methodist. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 19 at 10 a. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. James E. Lewis officiated with ro. J. G. Babb assisting. McBride Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by three sons, Wilson Dickerson, Ripley; Dr. W. M. Dickerson, Tupelo, and Milton Dickerson, Okolona; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Pernell, Blue Mountain; 7 grandchildren and 4 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bill Dickerson, John Dickerson, Kenny Bishop, Monte Sullivan, Wendell Trapp Jr. , and James Bratton. Dillard, Mrs. Tina Mae, 74, Ripley, died Saturday, December 8, 1979 in Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife, a native of Tippah County and a member of the Palmer Baptist Church. Services were held Sunday, December 9 at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Palmer Cemetery. Bro. H. A. Wilks, Jr. officiated. Mrs. Dillard is survived by her husband, Charlie A Dillard, Ripley; one son, Gene Dillard, Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Albert S. Davis, Memphis; Mrs. Kenneth Lence, Ripley; and Mrs. Gerald Young, Booneville; one brother, Lester Sexton, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Dot Hubbard, Ripley; 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Perry Malone, Wayne Hughey, Earl Kent, Charles Bryant, David Kent, and Tommy Bennett. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Davis, Glen Davis, Ken Lence, Jerry Young, Wayne Hubbard and Ellis Hubbard.

Donnell, Mrs. Lottie P. , 86, Blue Mountain, died in the Wesleyan Home in Georgetown, TX. Thursday, January 8, 1975 after a short illness. She was formerly a resident of Blue Mountain, the widow of Alonzo M. Donnell, was treasurer of the Blue Mountain Alumni Assoc. and active in Blue Mountain College activities. She was also a member of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Services were Friday, January 9 at 2 p. m. at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Dr. Douglas Clark officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Dr. Alonzo M. Donnell Jr. , Austin, TX; and George F. Donnell, Springfield, MO; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Donnell Easterly, Danville, KY; and Mrs. Alice Donnell Guelker, Austin, TX; 11 grandchildren and 5 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joe Hardin Guyton, Paul Harrington, Dr. Harold Fisher, Charles McGaughy, Bill Washburn and Bob Formsma.

Drewery, Ras, 75, of Ruckersville Community in Tippah County died in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis Tuesday July 29, 1975 after a lengthy illness. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist. Services were held Thursday, July 31 at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Rev. Eugene Walden officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Birdie Drewery, Tiplersville; two sons, Benton Drewery, Tiplersville; and Arnold Drewery, Falkner; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Tigner, Memphis; and Mrs. Jane Boswell, Jacksonville, FL; two brothers, Charlie Drewery and Jim Drewery, both of Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Zula Robertson, Falkner; and Mrs. Etta Mae Echols, Ripley; 14 grandchildren and 11 great_grandchildren. Dugan, Clyde E. 84, Memphis, TN; formerly of Tippah County, passed away in the St. Joseph Hospital, Saturday, December 2, 1978 after a brief illness. His burial was in the Wyatt Cemetery, Hornsby, TN. with services at the Shackelford Funeral Home of Bolivar, Tn. Bro Spurgeon Mullikin of Ripley and Bro. Paul Baggett officiated. He was a Baptist. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Nettie Dugan, Montgomery, AL; seven daughters, Mrs. Lucille Duncan, Memphis; Mrs. Berry Rogers and Mrs. Clyda Robertson, both of Ripley; Mrs. Peggy Davis, Guys, TN; Mrs. Mary Lou Hopper, Carthage, TN; Mrs. Ann McClain, Selmer, TN; Mrs. Janice Jackson, Hinkley, Ill; three sons, Mr. James Dugan, Franklin, TN; Mr. Lawrence Dugan Sr. , Grenada, MS; Mr. John Dugan, Memphis; four brothers, Mr. Wesley Dugan and Mr. Leslie Dugan and Mr. Arnold Dugan, all of Nashville, TN; Mr. Homer Dugan, Boston, MA; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Sharp and Mrs. Lorain Dugan, both of Nashville, TN; and Mrs. Pearl Bradford, Franklin, TN; 28 grandchildren, 36 g_grandchildren and 5 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tommy Rogers, Randy Robertson, Lawrence Dugan Jr, Stevie Hopper, Allan Baggett and John Dugan, Jr. Duncan, Jim P. 67, Ripley, was dead on arrivl at the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday, November 19, 1974 as the result of an automobile accident. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Thursday November 21 at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated with Bro. Paul Baggett, assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Irene Duncan, Ripley; two sons, James Murry Duncan and John E. Duncan, both of Ripley; a brother, Hermon Duncan, Falkner; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Cox, Mrs. Bertie Clemmer, Mrs. Lennie Jordan, all of Ripley; 12 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Owen Duncan, Randy Duncan, Fulton Cox, Stanley Dickinson, Jerry Pretchett and Adolph Duncan.

Duncan, Mrs. Lettie L. 83, Ripley, died Monday, September 17, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. Mrs. Duncan was a long time school teacher throughout Tippah County. She taught for 25 years. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a native of Tippah County. Services were held Wednesday, September 19 at 3 p. m. in the Peoples Baptist Church, with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated, assisted by Bro. Randy Isbell. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by one son, Franklin Duncan, St. Peters, MO; two daughters, Mrs. Valera Jeanes, Memphis; and Mrs. Nadie Jeanes, BArtlett, TN; one step_son, Carlyle Duncan, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Millie Meeks and Mrs. Cuba Taylor, both of Tiplersville; 7 grandchildren anad 3 great_grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Gamble Moore, Clifton Lancaster, Jimmy Clemmer, Edward Butler, Clovis Rogers and Roy Meeks. Honorary pallbearers were Hubert McDowell, Corwin Childs, A. H. Rainey, Bob Waldon, Tip Rainey and James Woodley.

Dunnam, Mrs. Mary Louise, 55, wife of F. L. Dunnam of Ripley, died Wednesday, July 5, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital after an extended illness. She was a native of Tippah County and a member of the Ripley First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Linnie Benefield Garner. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Friday in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Harris Counce Jr. was the officiating minister, assisted by Bro. Steve Devore and Bro. James Lewis. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Dunnam is survived by two sons, Richard E. Dunnam and Ronald W. Dunnam, of Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne Neal, New Albany; four brothers, Charles Garner, J. W. Garner, Lynwood Garner and Bill Garner, all of Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. J. C. Caviness, Memphis; Mrs. Wallace Childers, Ripley; and Mrs. Irene White, Ripley; and 3 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Dewey GArner, Woodie Childers, Allen Garner, Dale Garner, Jerry Garner and Carl White. Members of the Men's Adult Sunday School Class at the Ripley First Baptist Church were honorary pallbearers.

Eaton, Marvin, 74, died Friday, December 12, 1980, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis after an illness of five weeks. A retired farmer of the Pleasant Ridge Community, he as a member of Pleasant Ridge BAptist Church where he served as a deacon. Services were held at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, December 14 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with Bro Duail Corbett and Bro. Earnest Rakestraw officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Waters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Kuykendall Eaton; a son, Bennie Eaton, Baldwyn; a brother, Grady Eaton, Jumpertown Community; three sisters, Mrs. Marietta Cartwright, Memphis; Mrs. Mattie Bell Ambrose, Corinth; Mrs. Faye Bishop of Jumpertown Community; 5 grandchildren. Echols, James R. 70, Memphis, a retired engineer and former employee of Mid_South Coliseum, died Friday, October 17, 1980, at St. Francis Hospital. He was reared and educated in Tippah County and was a former member of Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Echols of Tippah County. Services were held at Forest Hill Funeral Home South, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Carrie Echols; a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Echols Murphy, Columbia, TN; two sons, James E. Echols, Memphis, and Robert L. Echols, Nashville; six sisters, Mrs. Leona Conner, Mrs. Lizzie Mae Horton, Mrs. Marion Horton, Mrs. Ella Van Harrell and Mrs. Opal Renfrow all of Memphis, and Mrs. Viola Duncan, Tiplersville; two brothers, J. B. Echols, and R. L. Echols, both of Memphis; 6 grandchildren.

Elliott, Claude L. 82, Chalybeate, died May 26, 1976 at Tippah County Hospital after a long illness. He was a retired employee of Mississippi Highway Department, a member of Ebeneezer Methodist Church and a World War I Veteran of the U. S. Army. Services were held Thursday, May 27 at 2 p. m. in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery at Chalybeate. Rev. Inge Holbert officiated with Rev. Doyle Petty assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eolen Jones Elliott, Chalybeate; one son, R. G. Elliott, Fort Worth, TX; two granddaughters, Misses Barbara and Donna Elliott, Fort Worth. Pallbearers were Billy Elliott, Roy Elliott, Dock Jackson, L. C. Jones, Bill Lancaster, Joe Mancie McMillin, Johnnie Lee Montgomery and Alton Rich.

Enos, Bruce Robert 21, Blue Mountain died Friday, October 17, 1980 in Blue Mountian. He was born in Wareham, Ma. worked as a mechanic and was a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday, October 18 at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. James K. Byrd officiating. Rev. J. L. Pipkin assisted. Burial was in Onset, MA. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Terry Enos, Blue Mountain; one son, Bruce Robert Enos Jr. , Blue Mountian; his parents, Joel Enos of Blue Mountain and Mrs. Gertrude Enos of Onset, MA; his step_mother, Mrs. Gladys Enos, Blue Mountain; his grandmother, Mrs. Marie Murdock, Onset, MA; three brothers, Martin and Michiel Enos, both of Onset, MA;and Joseph Enos, Tampa, FL; one step¬brother, Dale Lewis, Blue Mountain; two step_sisters, Miss Gail Lewis and Mrs. Laura Check, both of Blue Mountain. Falkner,

Murry C. "Jack" Jr. 75, a native of Ripley and a resident of Mobile died in Mobile on Wednesday December 24, 1975. He was a retired Mobile FBI agent and a brother of the award¬winning author, William Falkner. He retired from the FBI in 1965 after 30 years of service. As a FBI agent his early career involved investigations and attempts to apprehend such notorious criminals as John Dillinger and Baby Face Nelson. After his retirement, Falkner wrote, "The Falkners of Mississippi" about his famous family. Funeral Services were held at 9 a. m. Friday at Radney Funeral Home in Mobile after which he was taken to Elliott Funeral Home in Oxford for further services. Mr. Falkner is survived by his wife, Mrs. Suzanne Copterre Falkner, Mobile; 2 nephews, James M Falkner and Murry C. Falkner of Oxford; 2 nieces, Mrs. Dean Wells of Oxford and Mrs. Jill Summers of Virginia.

Farrow, Clarence, 88, Blue Mountain died Monday March 10, 1980 in the Veterans Hospital in Memphis. He was a veteran of World War I, a retired carpenter, and a member of Shady Grove BAptist Church. He was the son of the late John Lee (Jack) Farrow and Rosie Butler Farrow. Services were held Wednesday March 12 at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeal Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. James Moore officiated. Mr. Farrow leaves his wife, Mrs. Lila Farrow, Blue Mountain; one son, Rodney Farrow, Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Noverta Street, Ripley; 3 grandhcildren and 2 great_grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Butch Coombs, Johnny Coombs, Bobby Shan Shelton, Jimmy Coombs, Robert Farrow and Bob Simpson.

Finger, Mrs. Betha Rogers, 92, Ripley, died Jan 1, 1976. She was the widow of Homer Ellis Finger Sr. who died in April 1975. Mrs. Finger, who was born October 30, 1883, near Hopkinsville, KY, attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville and came to Ripley to teach school in 1907. On June 9, 1909, She married Mr. Finger in Dickson, TN. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. January 2 at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Rev. J. G. Babb officiated. Mrs. Finger is survived by five children, Miss Mary Joan Finger, Nashville, TN; Miss Bernice Finger, Montevallo, AL; Mrs. Bertha Flanagan, Leland, MS; Mrs. Winifred Spivey, Rolling Fork, MS; and Bishop Homer Ellis Finger Jr. of Nashville, who is the United Methodist Church bishop of the Memphs and Tennessee Conferences. He is the former president of Millsaps College, Jackson, TN. Mrs. Finger also leaves one sister, Mrs. Lida Pursley, Dickson, TN; two brothers, Walter Rogers and Lester Rogers, both of Dickson, TN; 7 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Frank McGar, Bob Fortier, Wayne Finger, Joe Smith, Charlie Elliott, Jmmy McBride, Ralph McGill and Max Barkley.

Finger, Miss Marietta, 8l, RIpley, died at the Tippah County Hospital on April 18 1976. she was a retired business woman, a member of the First United Methodist Church, and a native of Tippah County. She was a member of the Ripley Civic League and the United Methodist Women. Her parents were the late Martin Luther and Mary Elliott Finger. The funeral was held at 2 p. m. Monday April 19 in the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. J. G. Babb officiated, assisted by Bishop Ellis Finger Jr. Survivors include one brother, William Luther Finger, New Canaan, Conn; and one sister, Mrs. Bess F. Goddard, Ripley.

Floyd, D. W. (Dink), 75, Blue Mountain died at the Tippah County Hospital Monday November 29, 1976. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday, December 1 at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Donald Buyers (?) was the officiating minister with Bro. Jimmy Russell assisting. He is survived by four sons, Lenore Floyd, Ripley: Wallace Floyd, Blue Mountain; Burnice Floyd, New Albany; and Paul B. Floyd, Ingomar, MS; one daughter, Mrs Marie Thornton, Cotton Plant; 16 grandchildren and 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dean Floyd, Virgil Floyd, Buddy Windham, Harold Windham, Jimmy Windham and Herman Windham. Nance, Little Miss Amanda Lynn, age 2, Ripley was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday August 19, 1980 as the result of accidental drowning. She was the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nance of Ripley. Services were held Thursday at 11 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Hyman Hatcher officiated, assisted by Bro. Harris Counce, Jr. Amanda is survived by her parents; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Nance, Ripley; and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hurt, Ripley; her great_grandparents, Melvin Hurt, Mrs. Lillie Hurt, both of Ripley and Mrs. Lila M. Reaves, Memphis. Pallbearers were Sherwood Nance, Allen Garner, Dennis Wommack, Thomas Hurt, Bobby Dean Michael and Randy Grisham. Jimmy Grice, Jr. was an honorary pallbearer.

Nance, Walter Blackwell, 65, Ashland died Saturday May 17, 1980 in the Union County Hospital, New Albany. He was a native of Benton County, a veteran of World War II, and a Baptist. He was retired from the State Highway Department and a farmer. Mr. Nance was also a Mason. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. in New Hope Baptist Church (Benton County) with burial in Black Jack Cemetery. Bro. William Phillips officiated, assisted by Bro Jack Johnson. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Joyce PErkins Nance, Ashland; two sons, Larry Nance and Billy Nance, both of Ashland; one brother, Willie O. Nance, Ashland; one sister, Mrs. Hermie Peeler, Ashland; and 4 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Masons, Gaylon Hunt, Tommy McMullen, Arnie McMullen, Jerry Estes, Edward Tapp and Larry Rushing. Honorary pallbearers were Mason officers, J. C. Ray ,Guy Powell and Mac McLoud. Newby, Floyd L. 37, Blue Mountain was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Monday April 14, 1980 as the result of an auto accident. He was a native of Ripley, a factory worker, and a member of the Chapman Church of Christ. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Chapman Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Ed Casteel officiated, assisted by Bro. Lester Coats. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Newby is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maxine Carroll Newby, Blue Mountain; one son, Mitchell Newby, Blue Mountain; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Newby, Ripley; two brothers, J. C. Newby and James Newby, both of Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Gearlene Cissom, Mrs. Barbara Burks, and Miss Brenda Newby, all of Ripley. Serving as pallbearers were Benny Carroll, J. O. Johnston, Lamar Ketchum, J. R. Ralph, Larry Newby and Billy Walker.

Newby, Lloyd Vardaman, 59, Mitchell community died in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Monday July 15, (1976_79) after a short illness. He was a veteran of WWII, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. Edward Lowery officiated with Rev. R. N. Hancock assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by hsi wife, Mrs. Jessie Mae Newby, Ripley; four sons, Wesley Newby, Rickey Newby, Nickey Newby, all of Ripley; and Wade Newby, Walls, Ms; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Mae Ralph, Ripley; four brothers, J. T. Newby, Ripley, Dee Newby, Jumpertown; John Newby, Booneville; and W. C. Newby, Cicero, Ill; five sisters, Mrs. Tora Stroup, Booneville; Mrs. Clytie Buchana, Walnut; Mrs. Mellie Vuncannon, New Albany; Mrs. Mae Childress, Memphis; and Mrs. Gladys Stapleton, Houston, TX; 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randle Green, Richard Bridges, Terry Bridges, Daniel Vuncannon, Donnie Ray Newby, Kenneth Newby, Jimmy Dale Newby and Troy Newby. Newby, Floyd L. 37, Blue Mountain was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Monday April 14, 1980 as the result of an auto accident. He was a native of Ripley, a factory worker, and a member of the Chapman Church of Christ. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Chapman Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Ed Casteel officiated, assisted by Bro. Lester Coats. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Newby is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maxine Carroll Newby, Blue Mountain; one son, Mitchell Newby, Blue Mountain; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Newby, Ripley; two brothers, J. C. Newby and James Newby, both of Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Gearlene Cissom, Mrs. Barbara Burks, and Miss Brenda Newby, all of Ripley. Serving as pallbearers were Benny Carroll, J. O. Johnston, Lamar Ketchum, J. R. Ralph, Larry Newby and Billy Walker.

Null, Mrs. Eula Holley, 81, Ripley, died February 11, 1976 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of Hubert Franklin Null and a member of the Falkner Presbyterian Church. The funeral was held Thursday at 3 p. m. at the Pine Hill Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Bro. George Bolden officiated, assisted by Bro. Danny Sparks and Bro. James H. Hatcher. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Null is survived by three sons, Wilbert Lee Null and J. B. Null, Ripley; and C. H. Null, Falkner; two daughters, Mrs. Mattie Lee Boggs and Mrs. Opal Ramer, Ripley; one brother, Charley Holley, Ripley; 17 grandchildren and 11 great_grandchilden. Pallbearers were Leland Windham, Johnny Null, Robert Windham, Wayne Windham, Buddy Holley and Ausbin Hurt. Nabors, Lonnie Fant, 88, Ripley, died April 14, 1976, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired merchant of the Dumas Community, a native of Tippah County and a member of the New Prospect Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for 46 years. His parents were the late Sam P. and Susan McGill Nabors. The funeral was held at 10 a. m. Friday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated, assisted by Bro. J. G. Babb. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louetta Nabors, Ripley; one son, James B. Nabors, Girard, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Freeman, Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 16 great_grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Bobby Benson, Jimmy Freeman, Danny Braddock, Leland Stokes, Bernard Clark and Danny Childs. Honorary pallbearers were Bonnie Caviness, J. W. Smith, P. A. Moffitt, Ellis Clark, Bobby Hill, Jimmy Gaillard, Hugh Henson and Elton Fryar.

Nabors, Mrs. Lucy Dixon, 74, Walnut, died Monday November 27, 1978 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis. She was a housewife and a native of Alcorn County. Services were held at 1 p. m. Wednesday at McPeters Funeral Directors Chapel with ministers Herman Harbin and Bert Harper officiating. burial was in the Bethlehem Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Robert Nabors, Walnut; two sons, H. T. Nabors, Corinth; Howard Nabors, Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Dee Wilbanks, Walnut; three brothers, Martin, Corinth, Orlando Dixon and Hugh L. Dixon, both of Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Bennett, Pocahontas, Tn; and 10 grandchildren. Her grandson and nephews served as pallbearers.

Norton, Grady F. , 86, died Monday May 10, 1976 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a WWI veteran, a retired farmer, also a member of the Pine Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday at 11 a. m. at the Pine Hill Church with Elder Hassell Wallis officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. He is survived by his four sons, J. Lee Norton, Buffalo, N. Y. ; John E. Norton, Collierville, Tn; Charles G. Norton, McMinville, Tn; and Allan A. Norton, Clare, Mich; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Voyles, Olive Branch and Mrs. Louise Horton, Walnut; 13 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of services. Nix, Horace Pearl, 72, died Friday July 11, (1976_79) at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. HE was a resident of Walls, Ms. and a retired maintainence man. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Horn Lake. He was the son of the late Frank Nix and Tisha Aldridge. Services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Massey officiated. Mr. Nix is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruby Clark Nix, Walls, Ms; one son, Kelly H. Nix, Horn Lake, MS; two daughters, Mrs. Annette Allen, Walls, MS; and Mrs. Janie Hurst, White House Station, N. J. ; two brothers, Marlin Nix, New Albany, Ms; and Burton Nix, West Point, Ms; one sister, Mrs. Nora Malone, Memphis; 9 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Glenn Nix, Mark Allen, David Hurst, Kenny Hurst, Johnny Marshall and Eddie Allen.

Orman, Earl Henry, 59, Dumas, died Friday November 23, l979 at Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. He was born in Benton County, worked as a truck driver and was a Methodist. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Dumas Cemetery. Bro. Hughey Woods officiated, assisted by Bro. James Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vernice Gurley Orman, Dumas; two sons, Billy Wayne Orman and Bobby Joe Orman, both of Dumas; his step_father, W. A. Sanders, Corinth; three half_brothers, Floyd Sanders, Adamsville, Al; J. B. Sanders, Plant City, FL; and Edmond Sanders, Walnut; five half_sisters, Mrs. Johnnie Porterfield, Earl, AR; Mrs. Andrew Fosyth, Mrs. James Nelson, both of Walnut; Mrs. James Beavers, Mrs. George McNair, both of Corinth; 3 grandchildren. Serving as pallbeareres were Roy Hodges, Ed Blaylock, Gerald Wegman,. Alvieree Porterfield, Ron Prior and Bill Wegman. Orsborn, Nathan Regnal, 49, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Friday September 12, 1975. He was a retired farmer and a Presbyterian. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Nance Cemetery. Bro. George Bolden officiated with Bro. William Coffman assisting. McBride Funeral Hme was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois J. Orsborn, Ripley; his father, Enoch Orsborn, Saltillo, and his mother, Mrs. . Allie Orsborn, Saltillo; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Dot Ketchum, Mrs. Linda Nance and Miss Beverly Jamieson, all of Ripley; three brothers, Troy Orsborn, Saltillo; Douglas Orsborn, Mantachie; Tommy Orsborn, El Paso, Tx. ; 8 grandchidlren. Pallbearers were Edsel Jamieson, Bobby Benson, Victor Grisham, Lowrey Thomas, Paul Gaddis, Rucks Nance and Bernard Clark.

O'Kelley, Lowell Anderson, 57 Ripley, died Sunday December 31, 1978 as a result of a gunshot wound. He was a member of the New Prospect Presbyterian Church, a mechanic at Foot Caress, Inc. and a veteran of WWII. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Dumas Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin. Mr. O'Kelley leaves his wife, Mrs. Ann Richardson O'Kelley, Ripley; three step_daughters, Mrs. Janet Childers, Ripley; Mrs. Deborah Hughey, Memphis, and Mrs. Athen Hopper, Tiplersville; two step_sons, Greg Stokes,Ripley; Jerry Stokes, Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Octa Pruitt, Ripley; and two nephews, Donald Pruitt and William Pruitt. Pallbearers were Jimmy Hill, Wilbur Martin, Manual Hodges, Jackie Childers, Johnny Hopper and Billy Bob Simpson.

O'Cain, John Cleveland, (J. C. ) 61, Walnut, died Sunday April 15, 1979 in the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired plumber, a member of the Walnut United Methodist Church, and a veteran of WWII. Services were held Monday at 3 p. m. in Walnut United Methodist Church, with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. Bro. Inge Halbert officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. O'Cain is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy O'CAin, Walnut; one son, Calvin O'Cain, Walnut; two daughters, Mrs. belva Poland, Tupelo; and Mrs. Darlene Estes, Memphis; one grandchild. Pallbearers were Otis Duggan, Steve Knight, John Tate Harrell, Johnny Delashmit, Curtis Gunn and S. A. Tapp.

O'Connell, William Leo, 71, Fort Sumner, New Mexico, died Friday December 26, 1980 in the North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. He was a native of New Mexico, and a member of the Catholic Church. He worked as a baker. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Father Bob Dolan officiated. He leaes his wife, Mrs. Ann Phipps O'Connell, Fort Sumner, N. M. ; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Garrison, Ripley' three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Middleton, Tuscon, Az; Mrs. Mary Catherine Lamm, San Antonio, Tx; and Miss Ann O'Connell, Long Beach, Ca; five grandchildren, Wanda Garrison, Paula Childs, Nancy Garrison, David Garrison,and Richard Garrison. Pallbearers were Harold Garrison, David Garrison, Richard Garrison, Stan Childs, Bobby Bailey and Cecil Jones.

Orman, Clyde Lunsford, 74, Ashland died December 14, 1975 at his home. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired sawmill operator and farmer, and a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Monday at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Orman Cemetery. Bro. Bill Colter, assisted by Bro. Thomas Thornton, officiated. Mr. Orman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hermie Orman, Ashland; two daughters, Mrs. Herman Berthay and Mrs. Ray Thomas, New Albany; four sons, Sidney Orman and Lesley Orman, New Albany; L. D. Orman, Memphis; and James Orman, Ashland; one brother, Lonnie Orman, Ripley; 10 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jessie Orman, Clyde Lumpkin, Buddy Smith, Edward Orman, Ray Thomas, Earnest Thornton, Pink Orman and Melvin Orman.

Peeler, Albert Ralph, 52, New Albany, died Wednesday, September 6, 1978 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. An employee of the Union County General Hospital, he was veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were at 4 p. m. Friday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Ashland Church of Christ Cemetery in Ashland. Bro. Marvin Rainey officiated. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frances Hopper, Falkner; Mrs. Flora Moore, Nesbitt; two brothers, Tate Peeler, Falkner; and Carl Peeler, Blue Mountain. Phillips, Lela Pearl, 79, Oakland Community in Walnut was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hspital Tuesday, January 14, 1975. She was a housewife, factory worker, and a Baptist. The funeral was held Thursday at 2 p. m. at Oakland Baptist Church with burial in Oakland Cemetey. Rev. Tommy Goode officiated, with Rev. Bruce Janes assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Buse, Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Dezzie McClostline, Bruce, Ms; 5 grandchildren 12 g¬grandchildren, and 1 g_g grandchild. Pallbearers were Ray Donahue, Jerry Donahue, Philip Buse, Sammy Flake, Robert Stacey and Jimmy Cook.

Poe, Coy Neal, 29, Ripley, died at the family residence on Wednesday March 24, 1976. He was Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Thursday in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Arthur Pigman was the officiating minister. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary S. Poe, and a brother, Curtis Poe, both of Ripley. Pallbearers were Jimmy McClain, Ralph Sanderson, Jerry Sanderson, Jimmy Robertson, Homer Richardson and Joel Bryant.

Pennington, Mrs. Mamie L. 82, Hickory Flat, died Tuesday April 1, 1980 in the St. Francis Hospital, Memphis. She was a native of Alabama, a housewife, and a member of Bethel Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late S. F. Pennington. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. B. P. Jackson officiated with Bro. Donald Bishop assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include two sons, Ottis Pennington, Aiken, S. C. ; William T. Pennington, Myrtle; two daughers, Mrs. W. S. McBryde and Mrs. Pat J. Whalen, both of Memphis; one brother, Lloyd Mayes, Birmingham, Al; three sisters, Mrs. Margie Addison, Mrs. Avie Goodman, both of Birmingham, Al; and Mrs. Modie Bryant, Steens, Ms; 16 grandchildren and 9 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Neal Davis, Ira McGaughy, Jim McGaughy, Frank Thompson, Billy Gatewood and Benny Rinningter.

Prather, William Albert (Bill), 74, Walnut, died Thursday February 7, 1980 at Pocahontas, Tn. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Services were held Saturday at 1 p. m. in the United Pentecostal Church with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Bro. J. W. Fowler officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Fern Prather, Pocahontas; one son, Bobby Prather, Baton Rogue, La; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Leatha Blackwell, Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Ida Jones, Ripley; one brother, Noel Prather, Corinth; three sisters, Mrs. Bea Wiggs, Mrs. May Jones, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Edna Furtic, Memphis; two half_brothers, Earl Jones, Ripley; and Felix Jones Jr. , Dayton, Ohio; one half_sister, Mrs. Iva Jean Campbell, Walnut; 6 grandchildren; 2 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Curtis Lane, Joe Call, Randy Walk, Danny Montgomery, Jeff Montgomery and Allen L. Campbell. Pannell, William Walter, 76, Booneville, died Friday August 1, 1980 at NE Mississippi Hospital in Booneville. He was antive of Tippah County and a retired farmer. He attended Cross Roads Methodist Church. He was the son of the late William HEnry Pannell and Estella Newby Pannell. Services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Paynes Chapel Cemetery. Bro. W. E. Sharp officiated, assisted by Bro. Faban Clark. Mr. Pannell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ara Pannell, Booneville; three sons, Billy Wayne Pannell, Booneville; Charles William Pannell, Ripley; and Samuel Dean Pennell, Saltillo; three brothers, Russell Panell, Mansel Pannell, and Terry Pannell, all of Ripley; six sisters, Mrs. Gracie Mask, and Mrs. Lillian Cowsert, both of Dumas; Mrs. Bertha Robbins, Mrs. Lena Robbins, Mrs. Essie Stroupe and Mrs. Icie Jeter, all of Ripley; 9 grandchildren and 7 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy McGee, Larry Morrison, Danny Williams, Steve Morrow, Ted Cristo, and Gary Pannell.

Paul, Robert L. 74, Ripley died Wednesday September 10, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a member of Union Church of Christ. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Whittentown Cemetery. Bro. Glen Fann officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Devers Paul, Ripley; one son, Bobby Paul, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Huddleston, Ripley; two brothers, Vertie E, Paul, Blue Mountain; and Ervin Paul, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Jewel Hall, Memphis; one half¬brother, Will Paul, Ripley; two half_sisters, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Ashland; and Mrs. Myrtle Marbry, Covington, Tn; five grandchildren and three great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Nelson Huddleston, J. L. Huddleston, Leon Huddleston, Merritt Harrell, Todd Bowen and Terry South.

Price, E. J. 66, Memphis, died Sunday April 13, 1980. He was a native of Lee County, a retired carpenter, and a Baptist. He was the son of the late Eli Jefferson Price and Nannie Poe. Services were held Tuesday at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Elder Hassel Wallis officiated. HE is survived by his wife, Mrs. Egondene Bryant Price, Memphis; three sons, James L. Price, John B. Price both of Memphis; and Jerry E. Price, Senatobia; one daughter, Mrs. James L. Hughey, Memphis; one brother, Jack Price, Tupelo; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Jones, Falkner; 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Laverne Ketchum, Jimmy Ketchum, Terry Ketchum, Richard Bryant, Kenneth Bryant and Joel Bryant.

Peterson, Mrs. Hattie Rosena, 65, Ripley, died Tuesday September 2, 1980, in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, was employed as a domestic worker, and was member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Howard Prather and Violet Edgeston. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in Bethlehem Baptist Church with burial in Ruckersville Cemetery. Rev. L. W. Thomas officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her husband, James Peterson, Ripley; five sons, GAron Peterson, Ripley;J. T. Peterson, Memphis; O. C. Peterson, Tiplersville; R. C. Peterson and Jerry Peterson, both of Cleveland, Ohio; seven daughters, Mrs. Irene Wims, Mrs. Mamie Johnson, Mrs. Eloise Johnson, all of Ripley; Mrs. Orene Cook, Tiplersville; Miss Aria Peterson, Wilwaukee, Wisc; Mrs. Eria Gibbs and Miss Wardie Peterson, both of Cleveland, Ohio; four brothers, O. C. Prather, Milwaukee; W. A. Prather, Flynn Prather, both of Falkner; and Roy D. Prather, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Bails, Ripley; four sons_in_law, E. D. Wims, Wayne Johnson, Richard Johnson all of Ripley; and Preston Cook, Tiplersville; two daughters_in_law, Mrs. Noddie Peterson, Tiplersville, and Mrs. Evanna PEterson, Cleveland Ohio; 29 grandchilden and 4 great_grandchildren. Pannell, James Grady, 60, Ripley was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital on December 29, 1975. He was employed by Tippah County 4th District, a native of Tippah County and a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The officiating minister was Bro. Faban Clark assisted by Bro. Robert McCoy and Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Pannell is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Mae Pannell: two daughters, Mrs. Paula Forsythe and Mrs. Donna Kay Jeter, both of Ripley; his father_in_law, Kenny Joshlin; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Mask and Mrs. Nettie Mask, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Novella New, Summetset, Ky; one brother, Ray Pannell, Booneville; 6 grandchildren. Pallearers were Charles Quinn, Gene Pannell, Larry Martis, Troy Martis, Wickey Pannell and Garry Hampton. Peeler, Joseph W. 73, St. Petersburg, FL: died in the BAy Pine Veterans Hospital in St. Petersburg, Tuesday December 17, 1974. He was born in Tippah County, a retired Interior Decorator, Mason & Shriner, and a Veteran. Funeral services were held at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery, Friday at 10:00 a. m. Rev. Clarence Mayo officiated with Rev. Arlin Richardson assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by a brother, George L. Peeler, Jackson, Ms; and a sister, Mrs. L. L. Thompson, St. Petersburg, Fl. Pallbearers were Raymon Lowry, Billy Dees, Hilton McLarty, Carl Winston Peeler, Bobby Stephens, Billy Peeler, and Ralph Peeler. Honorary pallbearers were R. L. Braddock, Roy Covington, Randal Shelton, Preston Smith, Ben Sanford and Ralph McGill.

Quinn, Johnny Cecil, 23, Dumas died at the Tippah County Hospital Wednesday March 17, 1976. He was a member of Dumas Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Bill Baker officiated with Rev. Randy Bostick assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Quinn, Dumas; four sisters, Mrs. Donna Christian, Booneville; Mrs. Sherry Nunnaly, Miss Carol Quinn and Miss Clara Quinn, all of Dumas. Pallbearers were Charles Quinn, Leroy Quinn, Robert Cheatwood, Ellis Cheatwood, Ronny Nunnally and James Christian.

Pulliam, Herman U. Sr. 59 Independence, VA. died Sunday March 7,1976. He was a native of Tippah County, worked for Kraft Foods for 35 years as a plant supervisor and was a Baptist. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 p. m. at Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Eugene Barnett officiated with Bro. William Eaton assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lurlene Mauldin Pulliam, Independence, VA; 4 sons, Herman Pulliam Jr. , Lebanon, Tn; Harold Pulliam, Gallatin, Tn; David Pulliam, and Mike Pulliam, both of Independence, VA; two daughters, Mrs. Bobby Allen Osborne, Mouth of Wilson, VA; and Miss Carole Pulliam, Independence, VA; one brother, Edgar Pulliam, Holly Springs, Ms. and 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Anyan, Mansel Pulliam, Perry Pulliam, Robert Mohundro, Vaughn Newsom, and Ellis Pulliam. Honorary pallbearers were Leon Wilbanks, John Boyd, Bilbo Thornton, Roy Bennett and Chester Boyd.

Rowland, Mrs. Vance M. 76, of the Antioch Community in Ripley died in the Tippah County Hospital Friday August 22, 1975. She was a housewife and Baptist. Services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated, assisted by Bro. Arnold Taylor. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by her husband, J. B. Rowland, Ripley; one son, Omar Rowland, Ripley; a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Street, Ripley; a sister, Miss Etta Mays, Ripley; 5 grandchildren and one great¬grandchild. Pallbearers were Charles Willis, Wesley Reed, Curtis Reed, Charles Bryant, John Edd Brotherton, and Terry South.

Richmond, Mrs. Jane Thurmond, 40, Edgewater, MD. died Friday November 28, 1980. She was a native of Tippah County and a Methodist. She worked as a real estate agent. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rucker Cemetery. Rev. Bill Garrison officiated, assisted by Rev. Faban Clark. Survivors include her husband, James Richmond, Aurora, Ill; two daugters, Miss Jill Richmond and Mis Julie Richmond, both of Edgewater; her mother, Mrs. Mamie Ledbetter, New Albany; one sister, Mrs. Norma Cobb, Elgin, Ill; her grandmother, Mrs. Lizzie Elder, Ripley. Pallbearers were Bbby Wammack, Dennis Wammack, Anthony Wammack, Billy H. McBryde and Charles T. Thurmond.

Ray, Mrs. Zuel Hudson, 83, Chalybeate, died Wednesday April 30, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Friday at 2:30 p. m. at Chalybeate Baptist Church with burial in Union Cemetery. Bro. James Edwards officiated, assisted by Bro. Larry Dunlap. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include two sons, Charles Ray, Walnut; and James Ray, Chalybeate; three sisters, Mrs. G. H. Allen, Rienzi; Mrs. D. O. Gober, Lyon; and Mrs. Stanley McDowell, Memphis; two grandchildren and two great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joe McMillin, Charles Hudson, Graham Hudson, F. A. Barnes, Jack Bennett, and Travis Jamieson. Reed, Ollie A. 84, Memphis, died Tuesday November 29, 1977 at St. Joseph East in Memphis. He was a retired employee of Sears, Roebuck & Co. , a native of Tippah County and a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Bro. Harold Talley officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Reed, Memphis; one son, Lamar Reed, Walnut; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Latimer, Memphis; one brother, Charlie Reed, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Cordie Martindale, Walnut; and Mrs. Maurine Cardwell, Middleton; 8 grandchildren and 10 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. L. Lindsey, Troy Scott, Joe Booker, Garry Reed, Suel Cardwell and Ed Goddard.

Rutherford, Jimmy N. 68, Falkner, died Sunday March 30, 1980 at his home in Falkner. He was a native of Tippah County, a longtime employee of Tippah County Hospital in the housekeeping department, and member of Falkner Baptist Church. He was the son of Ethel Harrison Rutherford, and the late Willie Rutherford. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Bro. Billy Foley officiated. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Annie Caviness Rutherford, Falkner; one son, Jimmy Gale Rutherford, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Neely, Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Rutherford, Tiplersville; two brothers, Raymond Rutherford, Memphis; and Rufus Rutherford, Tiplersville; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Reaves and Mrs. Velma Hill, both of Memphis; two grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Mike Harrison, Theo Camburn, Paul Joshlin, Ricky Gross, Gene Gates and Ollie Duncan. Reed, James Gerald, 36, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital December 21, 1978 after an automobile accident. He was a timber worker and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday Dec. 23, at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Bro. J. C. Hall officiated, assisted by Bro. J. L. Pipkin. Survivors include his father, Vernon Reed, Blue Mountain; a step¬mother, Mrs. Inez Reed, Blue Mountain; four sons, Wayne Reed, Jerry Reed, Perry Reed, and Dewayne Reed, all of Ripley, four sisters, Mrs. Linda Elder, New Albany; Mrs. Lois Clark, Mrs. Shirley Windham, both of Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Joan Robbins, Ripley. Pallbearers were Larry Street, Wesley Reed, Ronnie Street, William Brown, Johnny Street and Vaughn Street. Rogers, Mrs. Leona Weatherly, 73, Ashland, died Sunday March 18, 1979 in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Monday at 2:30 p. m. in the Country Baptist Church in Benton County, with burial in the Ashland Cemetery. Bro. Landreth Murphree officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Rogers is survived by one son, Howell Rogers, Evansville, Ind; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Autry, Ashland; Mrs. Virginia Grisham, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Yvonne Bain, New Albany; and Mrs. Peggy McKee, Blackstone, Va. ; six brothers, Herman Weatherly, L. T. Weatherly, Conrad Weatherly, James K. Weatherly, all of Mermphis; Horace Weatherly, Ripley; Leroy Weatherly, Lexington, Tn; four sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Jordan, Saulsbury, Tn; Mrs. Clois Jenkins, Mrs. Mildred Parham, and Mrs. Elois Newton, all of Grand Junction, Tn; 10 grandchildren and 8 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Stan McKee, Barry Grisham, Larry Bain, Gary Jordan, Don Janes, And David Akins.

Renfrow, Mrs. Ruth Childers, 71, Ripley, died Thursday, August 30, 1979 in the Methodist Hospital, Memphis. She was a native of Tippah County and owned Renfrow's Cafe in Ripley. She was a Baptist. Services were held Saturday at 3:30 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. Active pallbearers were Sam Bartlett, Bill Pitner Jr. , Billy Dees, Clarence Witt, Bobby Martin, and Troy Holliday. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Pegram, Dr. Charlie Elliott, W. R. Austin, Dr. Grady Cunningham, Oscar Shannon, and Will Burgess.

Rogers, Mrs. Vernice Grace 73, Memphis died in the Methodist¬South Wednesday January 7, 1975 after a short illness. She was the widow of Ralph M. Rogers amd was a member of East Park Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Hebron Cemetery. Bro. Wayne Allen officiated with Bro. J. L. Courson assisting. She is survived by one son, Ralph Leroy Rogers, Memphis, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Street, Memphis; three brothers, Edgar F. Mohundro, and Bruce L. Mohundro, both of Memphis, and Felton Mohundro, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Davis, Memphis; 5 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Ladrone Davis, Curtis Mohondro, Bruce Mohundro, Ted Mohundro, Ted Mohundro, Buddy Johnston and Wade Huddleston.

Robertson, Mrs. Jack, 66, Ripley, died Thursday March 18, 1976, at her residence. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Friday at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Nance Cemetery. Rev. Faban Clark officiated. She is survived by her husband, Jack Robertson, Ripley; her mother, Mrs. Mary Ralph Chapman, Ripley; two sons, Jimmy Robertson and Junior Robertson, both of Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Miskelly, Falkner; Mrs. Helen Nance, Memphis; Mrs. Onaria (Shorty) Hurt, Falkner; four brothers, Mig Chapman and W. M. Chapman, both of Booneville; Hollis Chapman and Ralph Chapman, both of Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Georgia Morrison, Mrs. Clytie Wood, Mrs. Inez Morrison, and Mrs. Valsie Hurt, all of Ripley; 11 grandchildren and 6 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Gates, Jimmy Wayne Robertson, Freddy Miskelly, Jerry Robertson, Greg Chapman and Timmy Hurt.

Ratliff, Mrs. Sallie Lou Rogers, Blue Mountain died in the Tippah County Hospital Wednesday November 5, 1975, after a short illness. She was the widow of Thomas J. Ratliff, was a former County Elementary Supervisor in Tippah and Tate Counties, Principal of Blue Mountain Elementary School and a member of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a. m. at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Dr. James Travis officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Wanda Rose Ratliff, Blue Mountain; a brother, Mills Rogers, Sr. Cleveland, Ms. Pallbearers were Dickie Guyton, Mike Guyton, Paul Harrington, Bill Luna, Jack Garner, and Bobby Childers.

Rutherford, Jessie S. Jr. 74, Darien, GA. died Friday August 22, 1980 in St. Joseph Hospital, Savannah, Ga. He was a native of Tippah County, and a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. He was a retired emloyee of the City of Savannah. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in St. Matthew Baptist Church with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Rev. Richards officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Edna Rutherford, Darien, GA; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Canada, Racine, Wisc; and Mrs. Mary Knox, Twonsend, GA; one brother, Hardy Rutherford, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Willis, Birmingham, Al; and Mrs. Sallie Howard, Beloit, Ill; 13 grandchildren; 21 g_grandchildren; and l g_g grandchild.

Robbins, Pearl, 78, Ripley, died Monday at N. Miss. Medical Center. He was a retired farmer and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Turner Chapel Baptist Church with burial in Criswell Cemetery. Rev. W. B. Colter and Rev. S. R. Mullikin officiated with McMillian Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include three sons, Dedric Robbins, James Robbins, and Elmer Lee Robbins; one daughter, Shirley Gowdy, all of Ripley; two brothers, Monroe Robbins and Polin Robbins, Ripley; one sister, Zelma Turner, Bruce; 8 grandchildren and 8 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry Robbins, Cleatuce Robbins, Earnest Robbins, Fred Shinault, William Robbins and Edgar Robbins.

Reaves, Jacob Oscar, 93, Blue Mountain, died the home of his son in Hernando, Ms. Saturday March 29, 1975. He was a maintenance supervisor for Blue Mountain College for 64 years, was a deacon of Lowrey Memorial BaptistChurch for many years. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Dr. James Travis officiated with Dr. Douglas M. Clark Assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jennie C. Reaves, Blue Mountain; a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Turner, Jamezpueblo, New Mexico; four sons, H. C. Reaves, Highpoint, N. C. ; Ralph Reaves, Kokomo, Ind; O. B. Reaves, Hernando, Ms; and Allen Reaves, Elpaso, TX; a sister, Mrs. Annie Hutchinson, Ripley; 10 grandchildren and 6 great_grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers were Deacons of Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Active Pallbearers were Paul Harrington, C. W. McGaughy, Newton Grisham, Bill Luna, Robert Suggs, and Robert Formsma.

Robbins, Darrell, 33, died November 18, 1975 in his home in Pinedale Community of Union County. He was a dairy farmer. National Funeral Home of New Albany was in charge. Services were held at 2 p. m. Nov. 19, in Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in Macedonia Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce Robbins; two sons, James Darrell and Wendell Dean, and one daughter, Larell Joyce, all of Pinedale. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor Robbins, Ripley; two brothers, Mr. James H. Robbins and Joe H. Robbins, Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Heathcock, Booneville; Mrs. James Bryant, Ripley; and Mrs. Carl Chafton, Tupelo.

Reed, Lester Denton, 80_year old United States Army retiree died Tuesday October 2, 1979 at Whitesboro (TX) Nursing Home. Huff Funeral Home was in charge. He was buried in Whitesboro Cemetery. Mr. Reed was born in Ripley, Ms. a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Reed. He was a member of the Falkner Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his sons, Raymond M. Reed, Arcadia, Calif; George Cleo Reed, Southaven, Ms. ; Charles Gene Reed, Gunter, Tx; brothers, Wade Reed and Lytle Reed, both of Ripley; William Reed, Whitesboro, Tx; sisters, Mrs. Ola Simpson, Ashland, Ms; Mrs. Aline Irvin, Memphis; Mrs. Icy McElwain, Falkner; Mrs. Sally Clemmer, Ripley; and Mrs. Imogene Hodges, New Albany; 3 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren.

Roberson, James Milton, 79, Ripley died Tuesday November 28, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was retired and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Thursday at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Arthur Pigman was the officiating minister. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katie Mae Roberson; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille, White, Rogersville, Mo; and Mrs. Natalie Huddleston, Memphis; three brothers, Alford Roberson, Olive Branch; Clarence Roberson and Ralph Roberson, both of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. Genie Barkley and Mrs. Lessie Bryant, both of Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Myrtle Shelton, Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 6 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were R. E. White Jr. , Larry White, Orval White, Mike Huddleston, Jimmy Huddleston and Tim Huddleston.

Reaves, Mrs. Jennie Callicutt, 89, died Friday August 29, 1980 in the Southaven Health Care Center, Southaven, Ms. She was a native of Tippah County, a retired school teacher and housewife. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 10:30 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Dr. James Travis officaited. Survivors include three sons, Harold C. Reaves, High Point, N. C. ; William Ralph Reaves, Kokomo, Ind; and Allen Roper Reaves, El Paso, Tx; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Turner, Deming, N. M. ; 10 grandchildren and 9 great_grandchildren. She also leaves a daughter_in_law_, Mrs. Wanda Reaves, Hernando. MS. Pallbearers were Robert Godwin, Palmer Harrington, Bob Formsma, Paul Harrington, Newton Grisham and Ray Crawford. Ross, Terry Dewayne, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Ross, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital May 10, 1980. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Bro. Fabin Clark officiated. Terry is survived by his sister, Carrie Ann Ross, Ripley; his grandparents, Mrs. Nellie Graves, Ripley; Mr. Willie Ross, Ark; Mrs. Dottie Mae Brown, Ripley; and Mr. Charlie Brown, Ripley.

Renfrow, A. Hopper "Al" 74, died February 18 1980 at a hospital in Glendale, CAlif. He was born and reared in Tippah County and had lived in Glendale for 49 years. He founded the Renfrow Foundry in May 1941. He was co_founder and first president of Gray Iron Institute of Southern California in 1953. He was a former regional vice president of American Foundrymen's Society, a former regional director of Iron Casting Society, and former director of California Casting MEtal Association. Mr. Renfrow is survived by his wife, Sarah; a daughter, Sherry Morton, Spokane, Wash; a son, Jeffrey, of Glendale; three brothers, William, of Glendale, Lee of Ripley; and Granville of Memphis; three sisters, Edna Barkley, Hernando; Bernice Hill, Falkner; and Ruby Shappley, Whitehaven; two grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. Funeral services were held on February 23, at the Church of the Recessional and interment was in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.

Ray, Marion Orville, 62, Salusbury, Tn. died Sunday Arpil 27, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Benton County, a retired farmer and a member of Marlow Church of Christ. Services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. in the Marlow Church of Christ, with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. Marvin Rainey officiated, assisted by Bro. Richard Parks. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dazallene Ray, Saulsbury, Tn; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Daniels, Saulsbury; six daughters, Mrs. Judy Fay Robbins, Mrs. Ilene Carter, Mrs. Rose Mary Wommack, Mrs. Kathlene Lax, all of Ripley; Mrs. Frances Judy, Walnut; and Mrs. Daisy Roberson, Ashland; three sons, Curtis Ray, Leland Ray and Jerry Ray, all of Saulsbury; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Mae Sneed, Saulsbury; and Mrs. Maxine Gunn, Walnut; two brothers, Wade Ray, Ashland; and Ervin Ray, Saulsbury; 15 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Stanley Wilkerson, Jim Brooks, Frank Sides, Jimmy Witt, Billy Ray and Danny Hopkins.

Rogers, Mrs. Fronie E. 91, Falkner, died Sunday January 27, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. The widow of Mansel Rogers, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tiplersville Cemetery. Robert Taylor officiated, assisted by Tom Childers. Survivors include one son, Marsh F. Rogers, Memphis; four daughters, Mrs. Lee Harrell, Arlington, Mrs. Florence Paseur, Ashland; Mrs. Lillian Huddleston, Falkner; Mrs. Effie Thornton, Bolivar; four sisters, Mrs. Viola Stewart, Reno, Nev; Mrs. Bennie Rogers, Ashland; Mrs. Mamie Hill, Knoxville; and Mrs. Deatcy Payne, Memphis; thirty grandchildren, 59 g_grandchildren, and 13 g_g_grandchildren. Grandsons of Mrs. Rogers served as pallbearers. Roberts, Kimberly Paige, four_month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Roberts, Blue Mountain was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Sunday December 16, 1979. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in Turner's Chapel Baptist Church with burial in Criswell Cemetery. Bro. Gene Coltharp officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her parents, David and Janeen Roberts, Blue Mountain; one brother, Colby Roberts, Blue Mountain; one sister, Carie Roberts, Blue Mountain; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Roberts, Memphis; Mrs. Margie Shinault, Ripley; her great¬grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shinault, Ripley and Mrs. I. C. Mask, Dumas. Pallbearers were Keith Shinault, Eddie Roberts, Phillip Limina and Ricky Shinault.

Rich, Mrs. Maude, 69, died March 5, 1980 at the Methodist Hospital Central, Memphis, following a long illness. A native of Tippah County, she had lived in Middleton for 40 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Middleton. Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Middleton, with Rev. Jim Byington and Rev. Dale Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Tiplersville Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Rich is survived by her husband, R. Tramel Rich, Middleton; four daughters, Mrs. Revinia Marie Evans and Mrs. Virginia Mills, Memphis, Mrs. Peggie Gibson and Mrs. Patty Lanier, Middleton; her mother, Mrs. Clara Stevens, Pocahontas; four sisters, Mrs. Claudie Lssiter, Corinth; Mrs. Annie Wilbanks, Walnut; Mrs. Nattie Wilbanks, Pocahontas; and Mrs. Elinor Jones, Memphis; 13 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren.

Reaves, Mrs. Ruby Lee, 70, Ripley, died Tuesday, December 30, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County and a Baptist. She worked as a self_employed seamstress. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Bill Baker officiated, assisted by Bro. Jimmy Walker. Survivors include her husband, F. E. Reaves, Ripley; two sons, Samuel Hollis Reaves, Nesbit, and Victor Reaves, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann Roberts, Columbus, MS; three sisters, Mrs. Lelia Anderson, Mrs. Travis Caldwell, both of Memphis; and Mrs. Etta Witt, Cotton Plant; 7 grandchildren and 1 g_grandchild. Pallbearers were Cris Reaves, Sammy Reaves, Gary Winklepeck, Perry Witt, Bobby Shan Medlin and Bonnie Reaves. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Steverson, Lonnie Reaves, Sperry Reaves Jr. , Rayburn Jennings, Gerald Brown and Jack Gandy.

Rolfe, Miss Adsuma, 73, died Saturday, September 11, 1978, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a member of Ripley First United Methodist Church and was a retired seamstress. Services were held Sunday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Blanton Doggett officiated, assisted by Bro. J. G. Babb and Bro. Gene Coltharp. Survivors include a foster daughter, Miss Evelyn Marie Rolfe, Ripley; one brother, Strafford Rolfe, Ashland; two nieces, one nephew and one great_nephew. (TJ)Reaves, Richard Allen, 3, was dead on arrival Monday afternoon, November 20, 1978, at the Tippah County Hospital. Services will be at 4 p. m. Tuesday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fellowship Cemetery. Bro. Billy Bell will officiate, assisted by Bro. Mike Bridges and Bro. William Reaves. Survivors include his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Josh Reaves, Ripley; a brother, David Reaves, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Dianne Newby, Dumas, Miss Carol REaves, Ripley; his grandmothers, Mrs. Nan Reaves, Ripley and Mrs. Frances Timmons, Saltillo. (TJ) Roten, Andy B. 100, died at the Ripley Manor Nursing Home Thursday December 29, 1977. He was a retired farmer, carpenter, and brick mason. He was a Baptist and a Mason for over fifty years. He had served as a Justice of Peace, was a rural mail carrier, taught singing schools and was a prolific writer of poetry. Robert Lee and Andy B. Roten, twin sons, were born on Feburary 1, 1877, to the late Lamar Allen Roten and Frances Morgan Roten. They were born in the forks of the two Hatchies in the northeastern section of Tippah County. Brothers were John Roten, Bill Roten, Crafford Marion Roten, and Jim Roten. All brothers are deceased. Mr. Roten's parents died when he was very young and he spent his young years with his maternal uncles, John and Nathaniel Morgan, and other relatives. Although Mr. Roten had only three months of formal schooling, he was very well_read and valued an education. Mr. Roten was married on December 3, 1899 to Minnie Flora Davis, the daughter of the late Archibald Davis and Nancy Milligan Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Roten were the parents of twelve children. One daughter, Flora Vivian, died at age 5. Mrs Minnie Flora Roten died December 18, 1951. Mr. Roten is survived by ll children, eight daughters and three sons: Mrs. Elma B. Michael, Sardis; Mrs. Lenora Georgia (Duncan) McMillin, Falkner; Archie Olin Roten, Ripley; Pearl Norman Roten, Ripley; Mrs. Annie Ree Yancey, Ripley; Mrs. Willie Murry Moffitt, Dumas; Mrs. Vernal Mae Hollowell, Memphis; Mrs. Nancy Frances Irene Yancey, Memphis; Mrs. Mary Gladys Richardson, Long Beach, Ms; Mrs. Bernice Elone Ford, Senatobia; Keener Eason (Brud) Roten, MEmphis. He was also survived by 27 grandchildren; 43 g¬grandchildren; and 3 g_g_grandchildren. Services were held Friday at 11 a. m. at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Lebanon Cemetery. Officiating were Bro. Billy Foley and Rev. M. E. Gregg.

Smith, Mrs. Burnie Martin, 79, Ripley died Saturday April l0, 1978, at the Toumey Hospital in Sumter, S. C. She was the widow of Luther A. Smith and a presbyterian. Graveside services were held Monday at 10 a. m. at New Prospect Cemetery with Rev. M. E. Gregg officiating. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Vera Griffin, Pinewood, S. C. ; one son, Guyton K. (Pete) Smith, White Cloud, Mich; one brother, Homer Martin, Oakland, Ms; one granddaughter and 3 g¬grandchildren. (TJ) Skinner, Walter Everette, 72, Tiplersville, died Saturday March 10, 1979 in his home. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Providence Baptist Church and a native of Tippah County. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Providence Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Eugene Walden officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Skinner leaves his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Skinner, Tiplersville; one son, Joe Skinner, Tiplersville; one brother, Hubert Skinner, Tiplersville; one sister, Mrs. Beulah Hughey, Ashland; 5 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Pat Hopper, Jack Garner, Sammy Montgomery, Jimmy Wilbanks, Joe Bass and Vernon Dollar.

Shackelford, Gene Allen, 36, Germantown, died Saturday December 23, 1978, at St. Joseph's East following a heart attack. He was the owner of Shackelford's Florist and co_owner of Curet, Inc. The newly elected president of the East Memphis Exchange Club, was a board member of the Navy League Council of Memphis, the Deaf School Parents and Advisory Council for the Hearing Impaired, a member of Greater Memphis Florist Assoc. and past board member of the Tenn. Florist Assoc. He was a graduate of White Station High School and attended David Liscomb College and Memphis State University. He was a member of the Church of Christ of Germantown. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday in the Memphis Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memphis Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlene Horst Shackelford, and two sons, Hugh and Phillip, of Germantown; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shackelford, Memphis; and his sister, Mrs. James C. Allen, Columbia, Mo.

Street, John Elliott, 71, Ripley, died February 21, 1974 at Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, the son of the late Jim and Julie Weatherly Street, and a peace time veteran. HE was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired superintendent of the Ripley Gas Co. Services were held at McBride Funeral Home Chapel at 3 p. m. February 23, with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Rev. W. W. Clark officiated with Rev. Harold Street assisting. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Noverta Farrow Street, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Bennett, Ripley; and Mrs. Mildred Matlock, Germantown; a brother, Jess Street, Ripley; and 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Carl Street, Bud Farrow, Alford Dees, Nelson Farrow, Jim Graham and Rodney Farrow.

Street, Victor Perrin, 60, Tiplersville, died March 12, 1976 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a farmer and dairyman, a member of the Tiplersville Baptist Church and served in the Air Force during World War II. The funeral was held March 14, at 11 a. m. in the chapel at Shackelford Funeral Home in Bolivar with burial in the Middleton, Tn. Cemetery. Rev. William Eaton officiated. Mr. Street is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sybil Kennamore Street; two daughters, Mrs. Sherry Edmonds, Memphis; and Miss Vicki Street, Miss. State University; one brother, Harold Street, Vadin, Ms; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Roten, Mrs. Isobell Graham and Mrs. Blanche Reed, Walnut; Mrs. Charlotte Gately of Missouri; and Mrs. Ollie Fay McNabb, Memphis. Pallbearers were Wayne Ray, Enos Hoper, Albert Jones, Jack Bennett, Wilfred Hopper and Joe Skinner.

Simpson, William Kerry, 28, Nashville died at the St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville on December 11, 1975. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a native of Tippah County. He was graduated from Memphis State Universite in 1971 with a BS Degre in music. He taught Band in Ashland High School. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 p. m. at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jolene Shaw Simpson, Nashville; his daughter, Miss Tracey Simpson, Nashville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Reece Simpson, Ashland; two brother, Kenny Simpson, Nashville; and Bob Simpson, Ashland. Pallbearers were Steve Graves, Steve McBride, Ronnie McBride, Robert Farrow, Jimmy Stanford, and Paul Moody.

Smith, Mrs. Elsie, 79, died Saturday December 29, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was born in Tippah County, was a homemaker and a Baptist. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. H. A. Wilks Jr. officiated, assisted by Bro. W. B. Colter. Survivors include her husband, Allen Smith, Ripley; one son, Lee A. Smith, Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie White, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Aislee Shelton, Aberdeen, Ms; Mrs. Bertie Yancey, Memphis; and Mrs. Wardie Gay, Amarillo, Tx; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Karl Patrick, Dennis Allen, Harold Yancey, Jimmy Barkley, W. C. White, and K. C. Bryant.

Street, William Elliott, 82, Ripley died Thursday March 24, 1977, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a WWI veteran. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Services were held on Saturday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Guy Heste Hester officiated, assisted by Bro. W. B. Colter. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Velma Street, Ripley; two sons, Buford Street, Memphis; and Troy Street, Huntsville, Al; three daughters, Mrs. Mavis Clemmer and Mrs. Maybelle McBride, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Wilma Goodwin, Starkville; one brother, Frank Street, Plant City, Fl; 14 grandchildren and l great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Mitchell McBride, Neil McBride, Rodney Clemmer, David Clemmer, Gary Goodwin and Paul Goodwin.

Stark, William Berry, 83, Ripley died in the VA Hospital in Memphis, February 11, 1976. He was a retired farmer and lumber worker, a native of Tippah County and a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral was held in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p. m. Friday with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Arlin Richardson officiated, assisted by Bro. L. E. Horton. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Corrie Stark, Ripley; three sons, Charles Stark, Vance Stark and Billy Stark, all of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, Memphis; two brothers, Ross Stark, and John Stark, both of Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Bryant, Ripley; Mrs. Annie Lee Jones, Memphis; and Mrs. Victoria Read, Biloxi; 9 grandchildren and 7 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randolph Stark, Jimmy Stark, J. W. Smith, Jack Smith, Lamar Gandy, Terry Doolin, Ronnie Stark and Pete Smith. South, Terry VAnce, Jr. 's body was found Tuesday night, September 16, 1975, about 10:30 in Lake Chautaugua in about 12_14 feet of water. It was reported that South and Jimmy D. Vance were a boat when it overturned throwing both men out. Vance swam to the bank but apparently either the boat or prop on the motor struck South cutting hie forehead and probably causing him to go under. The incident occurred about 3:30 p. m. The Sheriff's Fire Department and the Ripley Fire Department were called to the scene and diving by members of the Fire Dept, Donnie Cousar and C. H. Chapman started immediately but the could not locate the bldy. The Prentiss County Rescue Squad was called to help and arrived around 7 o'clock and immediately began dragging the lake. Other people with boats assisted the Rescue Squad in the dragging operation. It was reported that around 10:30 Jimmy Jackson pulled the body from the wate which was within 30 feet of where the boat overturned. Apparently the body was in brush on the bottom of the lake and the dragging equipment could not catch South's clothing until the brush had been cleared. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Velva Jane South, two daughters, Tammy South and Rhonda South, and one son, Terry VAnce South III, all of Ripley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Vance South, Ripley; two sister, Mrs. Shirley Carter, Memphis, and Miss Dwalia South, Ripley. Funeral services were Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Whitentown Cemetery.

Shelton, Mrs. Mary Louisa (Molly) 99, died Tuesday July 13, 1976, at Tippah County Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a housewife and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. She is survived by on son, Earl Shelton, Tiplersville; two daughters, Mrs. Adolphus Jones and Mrs. Grady Beibers, both of Ripley; 28 grandchildren and 57 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Denford Beibers, Murry Beibers, James Tate Shelton, Rickey Shelton, Wayne Shelton, and Frank Shelton.

Street, Mrs. Annie P. 82, died in the local hospital Monday afternoon, April 1, 1974. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 5 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel , conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. G. Babb, and burial was in the Ripley Cemetery. Mrs. Street was the widow of Hon. Oscar F. Street, a long time prominent Ripley Attorney and Mayor of Ripley for several years. She was a life_long citizen of Ripley, a descendant of two pioneer Tippah County families, and a daughter of the late Dan Pitner and Mrs. Elizabeth Shannon Pitner of Ripley. "Miss Annie" as she was known throughout her adult life by the people of Ripley, was perhaps more actively identified with the life of the community than any other woman in the history of the community. The local telephone system was put in by her grandfather, the late R. J. Shannon, prominent merchant and landowner of the Tiplersville Community, and she and her brother, the late Clyde Pitner, to a large extent operated it for a number of years. She assisted her parents in the establishment and operation of the local theatre for a long time, and had owned it since their deaths. She was a friend to everyone, and everyone was her friend. In recent years she spent quite a bit of time in looking after her real estate properties, her children and grandchildren. Throughtout the years, as chairman of the Civic League cemetery committee she devoted much time and attention to seeing that the Ripley Cemetery was properly cared for, and keeping in contact with people living elsewhere who had loved one buried there. She was a member of the Ripley Methodist Church and the Ripley Civic League. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Fay Reid, Ripley; Mrs. Howard Miskelly, Okolona; Mrs. Troy Rutherford, Tiplersville; two brothers, William Pitner Sr. , Ripley; and Shannon Pitner, New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Jasper Bullock, Ripley; Mrs. Walter Linville, Trenton, Tn; and Mrs. Robert Jeffries, Jackson, Tn; 9 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dr. Charles Elliott, Lloyd McClusky, Laron Shannon, William Robert Pitner, Bobby Hill and Joe Wayne Stewart.

Street, Jessie CArl, 61, Ripley, died Friday December 15, 1978 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired farmer and Purina Feed Mill worker. He was a Baptist and a member of the VFW. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Bill Bell officiated, assisted by Bro. B. W. Bridges. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charlene Street, Ripley; two sons, Joe Bryan Street and Shannon P. Street, both of Ripley; six brothers, Raymond Street, Gordon Street, Milton Street, Eugene Street, all of Ripley; Robert Street and David Elton Street, both of Memphis. Pallbearers were Wesley Reed, Harmon Bryant, R. T. Roberson, Lamar Ketchum, Charles Earnest Bryant and Jimmy Dale Roberson.

Shelton, Mrs. Dessie L. 88, Ripley, died Tuesday September 21, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. Services were at 2 p. m. Thursday at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Hassell Wallis officiating and burial in the Antioch Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Ketchum, Ripley; Mrs. Nora Valachovic, Johnstown, N. Y. ; Mrs. Martha Davault, Memphis; Mrs. Olga Smith, Miami, Fl; six sons, Kyle, Lloyd, Billy Joe, John E. and Neal Shelton, all of Memphis; Duade Shelton, Fort Wayne, Ind; seven half_brothers, Raymond, Gordon, J. C. , Milton and Eugene Street, all of Ripley; Robert Street and David Elton Street, both of Memphis; 29 grandchildren and 29 great¬grandchildren.

Smith, Wash L. 87, Dumas, died Tuesday January 9, 1979, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a Methodist. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in th eDumas Baptist Church with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bro. W. E. Sharp officiated with Rev. James Lewis and Rev. Bill Baker assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary C. Smith, Dumas; three sons, Joe W. Smith, Dumas; James H. Smith, Memphis; and John W. Smith, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lee Bullock, Ripley; Mrs. Elsie White, Dumas; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Lee Mauney, Ripley; 14 grandchildren and 11 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Bullock, Lee Earl Bullock, Alfred Smith, Tommy Roberts, Carl Roberts and Marlin Moore. Honorary pallbearers were Arnold P. Hill, Joe Mathis, G. O. Childers, Euclid Smith, Leland Grisham, Grady Eaton, Will Moore, Vance Cook, Earl Hill, Clyde Hall, Roy Jefferies, Luther Chism.

Shappley, Tucker H. 96, of Care Inn Nursing Home, MEmphis, died Wednesday September 12, 1979, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Benton County, a farmer and retired grocery store owner. Mr. Shappley was a member of the Getwell Church of Christ. Services were held Friday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Tiplersville Cemetery. Bro. Marvin Rainey officiated, assisted by Bro. A. C. Carpenter. Survivors include one son, Lawrence Shappley, Bolivar, Tn; one daughter, Mrs. Irma Rich, Memphis; 7 grandchildren and 18 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee A. Shappley, Roy B. Shappley, Bennie Shappley, Stevie Sims, Gary Chesteen and Steve Sims.

Sanderson, Jesse F. 85, Ashland, died at the Tippah County Hospital Wednesday August 29, 1979. He was a retired farmer, a native of Tippah County and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Friday at 1 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery. Bro. Bruce Cappleman officiated, assisted by Bro. Thomas Thornton. Survivors include three sons, Harold Sanderson, and Lloyd Sanderson, both of Ripley; and Vardie Sanderson, Ashland; two daughters, Miss Govie Sanderson and Mrs. Mavis Bennett, both of Ripley; two brothers, Horace Sanderson and Johnny Sanderson, both of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Virginia Sue Linville, Ripley; 7 grandchildren and 5 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kenneth Sanderson, Alton Jordan, Ronnie Gray, Tommy Sanderson, Danny Bennett and Randy Bennett.

Stark, Jess L. 86, Ripley died Tuesday August 14, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a member of West Ripley Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, a retired farmer and a native of Tippah County. Services were held Thursday at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel wtih burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Bill Bell officiated with Bro. Spurgeon assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Stark, Ripley. Serving as pallbearers were Elton Wilbanks, Leroy George, Carl Johnson, Roy Britt, Milton Wilbanks and Jackie Glidewell.

Sexton, Paul M. , 66, Tiplersville, died Tuesday September 25, 1979 in the Hospital Del Mar, Tijuana, Mexico. A native of Tippah County, Mr. Sexton was the retired owner of Paul's Battery Service and a member of Tiplersville BAptist Church. He was a veteran of WWII. Services were held Friday at 3 p. m. in the Tiplersville Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Harry Phillips officiated, assisted by Rev. Jimmy Wilbanks. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iola Sexton, Tiplersville; four sons, Lavaughn Sexton, Germantown, Tn; Bobby Sexton, Memphis; Willie Hugh Sexton and Randy Sexton, both of Tiplersville; two daughters, Mrs. Neva Long, Louisville, Ky; and Mrs. Nettie Raines, Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Lucy Sexton, Ripley; four brothers, Willie Lee Sexton, Vallejo, CA; Thomas Sexton, Tiplersville; Clyde Sexton, Florence, Al; Troy Sexton, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Fay Scott, Walnut; and Mrs. Frances watts, Memphis; 9 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Cliff McElwain, Wayne Long, Tommy LaBarreare, Guyton Hopper, Frank Russell, Glenn Hopper, Lawrence Jones and Mike Voyles. Honorary pallbearers were A. B. Dixon, Hermon Rutherford, Jimmy Mohundro, Malcom Brody, Roy Bass, Merritt Harrell, J. D. Graham, Willie Jones, and Marshall Flake. Shackelford, Eugene Alvie (Gene), 60, Memphis, died Tuesday November 6, 1979 in BAptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a grocery buyer for Kroger. He had worked for Kroger for 42 years. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar had charge of arrangements. The funeral was Thursday at 11:30 a. m. at Poplar Chapel and burial in Memorial Park. He was a member of the Highland Street Church of Christ, past president of East Memphis Lions Club. and past president of Gavel Club. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mildred Ellis Shackelford; a daughter, Mrs. Jim Allen, Manchester, Mo; a daughter_in_law, Mrs. Allen Shackelford, Germantown; a brother, Wayne Shackelford, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Willard Long, Ripley; and Mrs. Joe Carroll, Columbus, GA; 4 grandchildren. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Shackelford. He was born and reared in Palmer Community and started his work with Kroger in Ripley. Pallbearers were all Kroger Employees.

Shinault, Alvie L. 52, Ripley, died Monday November 12, 1979, in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Union County, a veteran of WWII, and a member of Turner's Chapel Baptist Church. He was a supervisor for Hunter Fan Co. in Memphis for 20 years, and worked at Ponderosa Paper Co. in Memphis, and Pep Industry in Ripley. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Turner's Chapel Baptist Church with burial in Criswell Cemetery. Bro. Dennis Smithey officiated, assisted by Bro. Gene Coltharp. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Margie Fair Shinault, Ripley; one son, Alvie Keith Shinault, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Vicki Kay Akins, Ripley; and Mrs. Vaughnda Roberts, Blue Mountain; his parents, Mr. Ed Shinault and Mrs. Jewel Shinault, Ripley; one brother, Arnold Shinault, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Fair, Ripley 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ricky Shinall, Terry Bridges, Shawn Fair, Gary Dunnam, Dean Pannell and Freddie Anderson.

Smith, Fred Levi Jr. 50, Ashland, died in the Tippah County Hospital Sunday March 23, 1975 after a long illness. He was a construction worker and a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. at Canaan Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Thomas Thornton officiated with Bro. T. R. Foster assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rena Mae Smith, Ashland; his step_mother, Mrs. Emily Smith, Powder Spring, Ga; four sons, Fred Wayne Smith, El Centro, CA; Horace Burgess Smith, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Charles Edward Smith, Blythe, Ca; James Hagan Smith, Ashland; a step_son, Lester Edwards, Jr. , Piggott, Ar; four daughters, Mrs. Nancy Louise Carnes, El Centro, Ca; Miss Barbare Annette Smith, El Centro; Miss Alice Marie Smith and Miss Tina Darline Smith, both of Ashland; three brothers, Eugene Smith, Ashland; Horace Smith, LaFayette, Ga; and Bob Smith, Nashville; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Calliham, Falkner; Mrs. Bobbie Acree and Miss Elsie Smith, both of Powder Spring, GA; and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tate King, Jimmy Brooks, Ron George, Gary Stanley, Ron Winburn, David Fletcher, Greg Elliot, and Terry Bibbs.

Smith, Mrs. Anna Lucille, 60, Ripley, died in the Tippah County Hospital Thursday December 18, 1975. after a long illness. She was the wife of Enoch A. Smith and a member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Mr. M. E. Gregg officiated with Bro. Faban Clark and Bro. Bill Baker assisting. She is survived by her husband, Enoch A. Smith, three daughters, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Eldorado, Ar; Mrs. Jim Harrington, Mobile, Al; and Mrs. Kenneth Carter, Ripley; six brothers, Abe Johnson, Mark Johnson, and Euclid Johnson, all of Ripley; Wm. Hale Johnson, Neil Johnson, and C. M. Johnson, Jr. , all of Waukegan, Ill; three sisters, Mrs. Brooks Moffitt and Mrs. Tom Lockhart, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Amos Breezeley, Danville, Ill; 5 grandchildren and 1 g_grandchild. Pallbearers were John W. Smith, Jimmy Gaillard, Charles Gaillard, P. A. Moffitt, Junior Moore and Harold Smith. Smith, John I. 89, passed away at his home in Ripley, Tuesday May 4, 1976 after four years of failing health. Funeral services were held at Golden Hill Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Faban Clark and Rev. Spurgeon Mullikin held the services. McMillan Funeral Home was in charge. He was a Methodist and a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alma Sexton Smith; two sons, Lee and Joe Smith, both of Ripley; six daughters, Mrs. Carrie Meeks, Miss Effie Smith, Mrs. Dollie Turner, Mrs. Onnie Jeter, Mrs. Izetta Jeter and Mrs. Callie Turner, all of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Ora Adams, Memphis; 16 grandchildren, 18 g_grandchildren and 3 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers wer Charles Smith, Alan Jeter, Wade Jeter, Johnny Meeks, Luke Meeks, Jr. , Bill Cook, Gene Turner and James Turner. Smith, Gaston Holcomb was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday January 18, 1977, of an apparent heart attack. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a school bus driver and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were Thursday at 11 a. m. in the Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. the officiating minister was Rev. B. P. Jackson. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Patsy Smith, Blue Mountain; one son,, Gary Smith, Blue Mountain; three brothers, James Smith and Charles Smith, both of Southaven, and Dale Smith, Elizabethton, Tn; two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Wilkerson, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Pauline Cobb, Blue Mountain.

Smith, Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth, 69, widow of Olin Smith and retired employee of Holly Springs Funeral Home, died Saturday, May 24, 1975, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, Services were at 11 a. m. Monday at Holly Springs Funeral Home with burial in Booneville City Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, who was a native of Booneville, lived in Ripley for several years, where her husband was in the retail grocery business. After moving to Holly Springs he was in the grocery business there until his death serveral years ago. He was a native of Ripley and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim L. Smith.

Shannon, Oscar, 68, one of the best known citizens of Ripley and Tippah County died Monday September 10, 1979 in Las Vagas, Nevada, passed away soon after he sustained an apparent heart attack in his hotel room. He and his wife, and Mrs. and Mrs. Ira McClusky were in Las Vagas for a few days of rest and relaxation. Mr. Shannon was a life_long citizen of Tippah County, He was a native of the Tiplersville Community, a son of the late Lester Shannon and Mrs. Effie Hopper Shannon. He was married to the former Miss Bessie Nance of Ripley, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Annie Haralson, Maryville, Tn; and a son, Laron Shannon, Ripley; four grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Louise Stieglitz, Memphis. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was long_time member and former president of the Ripley Rotary Club. He had been serving as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Northeast Miss. Junior College at Boneville for the past 8 years. He was one of the organizers of the Tippah County Fair, and served on the board of Directors until the present time. He was interested in young people and was a member of the County 4_H Advisory Board, and maintained an active interest in the Boys Scouts. He served as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Muddy Bottom Swampland drainasge district, was onb the Board of Directors of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission of the county, and helped secure the Tippah LAke, which is located north of Ripley. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Miss. Federated Co_ops, a strong booster of the TCDC movement of the Agricultural Developement Council, and active in the Tippah Cattlemen Assoc. and the Tippah County Artificial Breeders Assoc, The Farm Bureau, and was recently named president of the Tippah County Beaver Control organization. He graduated from the Tippah County Agricultural High School at Chalybeate, attended Miss. State University and Memphis State, was on the football team at each school. He taught school and coached for several years, at Ripley and other places. He was next employed at The Peoples Bank, in charge of farm loans and agricultural development. He and J. K. McBride bought the interest of Mr. L. E. Watson in the bank and began operating it. Following the death of Mr. McBride, Oscar was name President and the bank made fine progress and the growth of assets has been almost phenominal. A few years ago Bobby Martin was named President of the bank and Mr. Shannon became Chairman of the Board. He was admires, respected and beloved by all. He was a pleasant, modest and unassuming person, always ready to do his part or more on any project for the benefit of the Agricultural, industrial and other development of the county and to help anyone he could. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Thursday in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel. (by Wm. H. Anderson)

Spight, Mrs. Susie Lee, 73, died Wednesday July 30, 1980, at PArk Way Hospital in Jackson, Tn; She was a native of Tippah County, a member of the Tiplersville Church House of Prayer and Deliverance, and a resident of Walnut. Services were held at Rock Hill Baptist Church with burial in the Rock Hill Cemetery on Sunday at 3 p. m. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. The officiating minister was Elder Charley Miller and Rev. J. H. Davis of Jackson, Tn. assisted him. Mrs. Spight is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Pearson, Medon, Tn; one brother, John B. Spight, Memphis, Tn; 2 grandchildren; 8 g_grandchildren; and 3 g_g_grandchildren.

Skinner, Hubert Milton, Tiplersville, 75, died Wednesday July 30, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a deacon in the Tiplersville Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in the Tiplersville Baptist Church with burial in Smyrna Cemetery. Bro. David Shepherd officiated with Bro. James Pilgrim assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella D,. Skinner; one son, Roger W. Skinner, both of Tiplersville; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Dollar and Mrs. Ruth Brooks, both of Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Beulah Hughey, Ashland; 7 grandchildren; 13 g_grandchildren; 2 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bro. Earl Floyd, Bro. Eugene Walden, Bro. Jerry Howell, Bro. Harry Phillips, Bro. William Eaton, Bro. James Melton and Bro. Clarence Odle.

Street, Guy Olney, Ft. Worth, Tx; died Monday June 2, 1980. He was a long time resident of Fort Worth, Tx. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Services were held Wednesday at 12 noon in Robertson Mueller Harper Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Burial Park in Fort Worth, with Rev, Heber Pitman officiating. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gloria Eubus, Arlington, Tx; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Abbey, Evansville, Ind; Mrs. Grace Caldwell, Ft. Worth.

Stokes, Mrs. Effie Lorene, 44 Blue Mountain, died suddenly Tuesday August 19, 1980. She was pronounced dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. with Jimmie Walker and Griff Walker officiating. Burial was in Tippah Memorial Garden. Mrs. Stokes was a housewife and a member of the Flat Rock Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Stokes; three sons, Gary Gene Stokes, Jackie Stokes and Steven Stokes, all of Blue Mountain; her mother, Mrs. Irene Browder Wilson, Booneville; three brothers, Thomas and James Wilson, Booneville; and Kenneth Wilson, Decatur, Al; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Eldridge, Mrs. Nell McElroy, Mrs. Brenda Pharr, and Miss Gail Wilson, all of Booneville, and Mrs. Mary Jones, Zion, Ill; two grandchildren. McMillan Funeral Home was in charge.

Street, Mrs. Ruth T. , 81, Ripley, died Wednesday June 11, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Dekalb, a long¬time saleslady for City Drug Co. and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a former mayor of Ripley, having served out the unexpired term of her husband, John B. Street. She was also a former school teacher. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Blanton Doggett officiated,She is survived by her son, Shelby Mathis, Birmingham, Al; one brother, R. H. Thompson, Augusta, GA; and one sister, Mrs. V. J. Graham, Hobbs, New Mexico. Pallbearers were Marvin Reid, John Reid, Jack Gable, Joe Smith, J. L. Street, and Sport Gandy.

Smith, Mrs. Mary Ellen, 44, Dumas, died Tuesday June 10, 1980. She was a native of Prentiss County, a housewife, a factory worker, and a Presbyterian. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated. She is survived by her husband, Joe Wash Smith, Dumas; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom B. Storey, Dumas; two daughters, Miss Mary Jo Smith, Dumas; and Miss Norma Jean Smith, Dumas; one son, James Alan Smith, Dumas. Pallbearers were Bobby Cook,Don Cook, Alan Story, Charles Bullock, LeEarl Bullock, and Dexter Smith.

Smith, Luther, 77, Norwich N. Y. died at the Norwich Memorial Hospital Saturday July 3, 1976. He was a Professional Bird Dog Trainer and a WWII veteran. Graveside services were held Tuesday at 11 a. m. at New Prospect Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Gregg officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Burnie Smith, Norwich; one son, Pete Smith, White Cloud, Mich; one daughter, Mrs. Graham Griffin, Pinewood, S. C. ; 2 brothers, Gaston Smith and Lowrey Smith, both of Ripley; 1 grandchild and 3 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mark Hodges, Hugh Henson, Enoch Smith, Dick Clayton, Preston Smith, Mike Murphy.

Sexton, Mr. Ray Daniel, 57, Walnut, died Thursday June 8, 1980 in the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Tiplersville Baptist Church with burial in Tiplersville Cemetery. Bro. Kenny Garner officiated with Bro. Earl Floyd and Bro. Pilgrim assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Billie Doris Sexton, Walnut; his mother, Mrs. Betty Sexton, Walnut; one son, Stevie Ray Sexton, Walnut; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Barnes, Walnut; Mrs. Mary Jo Gibbons, Walnut; and 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Philip Graham, Ronald Graham, Colom Sexton, Randy Sexton, Lavaughn Sexton and Kenneth Tucker. Sanderson, Mrs. Mildred, 60, Ripley, was dead on arrival at Tippah county Hospital Wednesday December 3, 1980. She was a native of Tippah County, a member of Whittentown Baptist Church, and was employed with the First Baptist Church Nursery in Ripley. Services were held Friday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated, assisted by Rev. Todd Bowen. She is survived by her husband, Harold Sanderson; one son, Kenneth Sanderson, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Jordan, Ripley; her mother, Mrs. Mamie Huddleston, Ripley; one brother, James (Bud) Huddleston, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Alta Meadows, Ripley; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Ralph Sanderson, Jerry Sanderson, Jimmy Huddleston, Bobby Meadows, Randy Bennett and Tommy Hugh Sanderson.

Smith, Mrs. Floy, 85, Ripley, died Sunday November 30, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New York Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated, assisted by Bro. John McCallum. Survivors include two sons, Harold Smith, Ripley; and Dennis Smith, Houston, Tx; two daughters, Mrs. Morgan Yates, and Mrs. Curtis McCollum, both of Ripley; 14 grandchildren; 15 great¬grandchildren; 7 great_great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kenneth Hogue, Greg Yates, Dale Morgan, Tim Smith, Bonnie Smith and W. M. Yates. Sweatman, Mrs. Martha Leonnie, 85, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday November 18, 1980. She was a native of Tippah county, a housewife, and a member of Golden Hill Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Bill Kincade and Ellen Barnes. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Turner's Chapel (Criswell) Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated. Survivors include seven sons, Clyde Sweatman, Mobile, Al; Clifford Sweatman, Pontiac, MI; Truman Sweatman, Corinth; J. B. , Eudean, Charles Sweatman, all of Ripley; Billy Gene Sweatman, Horn Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Robbins, Ripley; and Mrs. Beatrice Mauney, Southaven; 14 grandchildren; 11 g_grandchildren. Her husband, the late William Bryan Sweatman, pre_deceased her. Pallbearers were Marlin Grisham, Cleatus Robbins, Danny Mauney, Larry Mauney, Fagin Sweatman and Earnest Sweatman.

Shepherd, Mrs. Cora Jobe, 95, Ripley, died Wednesday morning April 13, 1977, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of Thomas C. Shepherd and a member of the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Rev. Blanton Doggett officiated. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Tomlinson, Holly Springs; Mrs. Polly Rea, Geneva, Al; two sons, T. C. Shepherd, Jackson, Tn; and Jim Shepherd, Portsmouth, VA; four grandchildren and 5 great_grandchildren. Thomas, Samuel (Sammy) L. 32, Ripley, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday October 28, 1980, as the result of an automobile accident. He was a native of Tippah County, a member of Palmer Baptist Church, and an employee of Mesker Steel Inc. New Albany. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a. m. in Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. Jim Irvin assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Thomas leaves his wife, Mrs. Vickie Wardlow Thomas, Ripley; one son, Kerry Mullins, Ripley; one daughter, Ginger Lee Thomas, Ripley; his parents, Lowrey and Hattie Lou Thomas, Ripley; three brothers, Roy Wayne Thomas, James Lamar Thomas, both of Ripley; and Manuel Ray Thomas, Falkner. Pallbearers were Jerry Bryant, Jerry Hill, Frank Smith, Dee Haynes, Larry Joe Thompson and Ronnie Rakestraw.

Thurmond, Richard Lamar (Dock), 48, died Sunday March 23, 1980 at his home in Ripley. He was a native of Cotton Plant, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and a Baptist. He was retired from the army, where he served for over 22 years. Mr. Thurmond was the son the late Charlie Rucker Thurmond, Sr. and Emma Elizabeth Lewellen. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Academy Cemetery. Bro. Jim Irvin officiated. Survivors include two brothers, C. R. Thurmond, Jr. , Ripley; and Robert H. Thurmond, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Buford Gadd, Memphis, and Mrs. Paul Shannon, New Albany; 7 nephews, three nieces, two great_nieces, and two great_nephews. Pallbearers were David Gadd, Mike Gadd, Mark Gadd, Keith Thurmond, Charlie Thurmond, Hampton Shannon and John Shannon.

Thompson, Eugene Edward, 58, Ripley, died Wednesday October 24, 1979 in the North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. A native of Tippah County, he was a farmer. Services were held Friday at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with curial in Caroline Cemetery, Prentiss County. Bro. Eugene Waldon officiated. Survivors include his ex_wife, Glattis Louise Thompson, Memphis; three sons, Billy Thompson, George Thompson, both of Mempis; and Jerry Thompson, Ogden, Ut; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Elois Tishner, Hope, Mi; Mrs. Martha Sue Mason, Memphis; and Mrs. Judy Jordan, Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Montgomery, Memphis; 10 grandchildren, and four great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dwight Masson, George Thompson, Vertis Gates, Burton Gates, and Danny Gates.

Tigner, Bobby Gene, 42, died Sunday October 21, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church, and a native of Tippah County. He was employed as a truck driver and a factory worker. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Leonard Howell officiated, assisted by Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin and Bro. Jimmy Wilbanks. Mr. Tigner is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gracie Tigner, Ripley; one son, Robert Eugene Tigner, Ripley; one daughter, Miss Brenda Marie Tigner, Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Florence Tigner, Ripley; three brothers, Wayburn O. Tigner, Oregon; Marsh Tigner, Memphis; and Roy W. Tigner, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Opal Hogue, Ripley; one grandchild. Pallbearers were Lee Alvis Turner, Tommy Cockrell, Howard Brooks. Perry Lumpkin. Murry Reed, Bud Reeves, Danny Brown.

Taylor, Robert David, 75, Forest, Ms. died Friday November 30, 1979 in the Lakey Memorial Hoapital in Forest. He was a native of Tippah County, and had lived in Forest for 20 years. Mr. Taylor was a retired farmer and a member of the Assembly of God Church. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Hallmark officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Louetta Taylor, Forest; four sons, Milton Taylor, Walnut Grove; Robert L. Taylor, Forest, Bud Taylor, Lake; and David Taylor, Hickory; four daughters, Mrs. Otis (Mildred) Kelly, Forest; Mrs. Jon (Nell) Patuoricky, Mrs. Dottie Taylor, both of Memphis; and Mrs. Leon (Kathy) Williams, Meridian; two brothers, Elbert Taylor, Osceola, Ar; and Henry Taylor, Blue Mountain; 21 grandchildren and one great_grandchild. Pallbearers were Rickey Taylor, Stephen Taylor, Michael Taylor, Donnie Taylor, Ollie D. Thomas, and Willie Taylor.

Taylor, Mrs. J. B. (Dot), 73, Ripley, died at the home of her daughter on Monday July 19, 1976. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. Bro. Billy Fowler officiated with Bro. Wayne Higgins assisting. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Bernice Holliday and Mrs. Wilma Hurt, both of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Martin, Rienzi; three grandchildren; three g_grandchildren; and 2 stepsons. Pallbearers were W. H. McDowell, Hubert McDowell, Larry Goudelock, W. D. Holliday Jr. , Jimmy Hurt and Randy Jones.

Thomas, Jarrod Shane, 9 day old son of Samuel Lee and Vickie Wardlow Thomas, Ripley, died in the John Gaston Hospital Sunday August 3, 1975. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 p. m. in Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. Other survivors include a brother, Kerry Mullins, Ripley; a sister, Ginger Lee Thomas, Ripley; grandparents, Mr. Rufus Wardlow, Ripley and Mrs. Betty Keck, Turrell, Ar; and Mrs. and Mrs. Lowrey Thomas, Ripley; great_grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Joe Wilbanks, Clarksville, Tn. Pallbearers were Jerry Bryant and Frank Smith.

Tigrett, Charles Ray, 24, died at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, February 25, 1975. He was a Baptist, a native of Tippah County, and employed at MFC Services in New Albany. Funeral services were held February 26, at 4 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. J. L. Pipkin officiated with Bro. L. D. Howell assisting. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Leatrice Jones Tigrett, Blue Mountain; two daughters, Renae Machelle Tigrett and Amanda Kay Tigrett, Ripley; two brothers, Billy Joe Tigrett, Blue Mountain; and Terry Wayne Tigrett, Aurora, Ill; four sisters, Mrs. Shirley Ann Smith, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Mary Moore, Savannah, Tn; Mrs. Jamie Ruth Todd, Dallas; and Mrs. Jimmie Sue Gay, Ripley. Pallbearers were Mike Medlin, Algin Bishop, Stanley Young, Luther Cartwright, Lavaughn Gree and Joe Mitchell. Homorary pallbearers were Lester Goudy and Jerry Harris.

Thornton, Isaac Matthew, 91, Michigan City in Benton County died in the Tippah County Hospital Sunday July 20, 1975. He was born in Tippah County, a retired farmer and lumberman and Primitive Baptist. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Elder Wyley Sammons officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by a son, Isaac M. Thornton, Jr. Washington; two daughters, Ollie Madaline and Mary Elizabeth both of Memphis; three brothers, Edward Thornton, and Thomas Thornton, Asland; and Ernest Thornton, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. John Duncan, Michigan City, Ms; and Mrs. Ermie Daniel, Ripley. Pallbearers were his nephews, Freeman Duncan, Buddy Thornton, Freddie Crawford, Christopher Gray, Euell Thornton and Gary Daniel.

Tidwell, Mrs. Gladys C. 70, Ripley, died Sun day December 17, 1978, at the N. Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo. She was a retired school teacher. She had taught 46 years in Tippah, Benton and Union County schools. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Retired Teachers Association, and belonged to the Shady Grove Methodist Church. Services were held Monday, at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated with Bro. Arthur Pigman assisting. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Tidwell, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Bettye Wells, Ripley; two brothers, W. A. Crawford, Memphis; and W. E. Crawford, Jackson, Ms; one sister, Mrs. Margaret C. Hamilton, Memphis, and one granddaughter, Betsy. Pallbearers were Phil Tidwell, Hines Graves, Mike Graves, Bobby Austin, James Austin, Boogen Rooker, Johnny Crawford and Billy Peeler.

Tigrett, Miss Ophelia, 62, Dumas, died Saturday, June 9, 1979 in the State Hospital in Jackson. She was a Methodist and a native of Tippah County. Services were held Sunday at 4 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. Miss Tigrett is survived by one brother, Delta Tigrett, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Ervel Hodges and Mrs. Sallie Roberson, both of Ripley. Pallbearers were Barrett Chapman, Tony Tigrett, Reggie Smith, Jimmy Gaillard, Bonnie Bullock, and Charles Gaillard.

Thomas, Mrs. Pearl C. 79, Blue Mountain, died at her home Monday May 7, 1979. She was the widow of Luther A. Thomas and a Baptist. Services were held Thursday at 10:30 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro Donald Byars officiated. She is survived by one son, Walter Thomas. Clovis,N. M. ; and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Leonard Brotherton, Edgar Brotherton, Milton Welch, Lester Thomas, Donald Thomas, Dewey Childers. Honorary pallbearers were Keith Thomas and Wayne Brotherton.

Taylor, John Byrd, 87, Tippah County, died at the Carr Inn Nursing Home in Granada December 12, 1973. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. The funeral was held at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel Friday at 2 p. m. with burial in Walnut Creek Cemetery. Bro. Latham Bray officiated, assisted by Rev. Brooks Turner. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dot Taylor, Tiplersville; three sons, Luna Taylor, Bruce, Ms; Wallace Taylor, Tiplersville; and Elmo Taylor,Ashland; two daughters, Mrs. W. D. Holliday, Ripley; Mrs. robert Hurt, Ripley; two brothers, Howard Taylor, Ripley and Lee Taylor, Tiplersville; one sister, Mrs. George Rogers, Ripley; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Hurt, Dee Holiday Jr. , David Taylor, Lavaughn Elder, Billy Taylor and Keith Thacker.

Tidwell, Leonard D, 76, died Friday April 25, 1980 in his home in Ripley. He was a native of Benton County, a millwright and a member of Beech Hill Church of Christ. He was married to the late Gladys Crawford Tidwell. He was also a member of the Rocky Ford Masonic Lodge, and the Ripley OES. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Beech Hill Cemetery. Bro. Howard Reece officiated, assisted by Bro. Glen Fann. Survifors include one daughter, Mrs. Bettye Wells, Ripley; two brothers, Barney Tidwell, Ripley and Leland Tidwell, Joiner, Ar; one sister, Mrs. Dossie Farrow, Ripley; and one granddaughter, Betsy Wells. Pallbearers were Vallen Farrow, Shan Tidwell, Phil Tidwell, Vernon Davis, Alford Dees and Melvin Tidwell.

Tybur, Mrs. Lois Maxwell, 53, died in Phoeniz, Ariz. Sunday January 10, 1976 after a long illness. She was a former Ripley resident, was the daughter of the late Louis and Emma Barnett Maxwell and a granddaughter of the late Albert and Kate Gurney Barnett. She is survived by her husband, Bill, a son and two daughters, two grandchildren and a twin brother, Louis Mazwell, Los Angeles. She also leaves several cousins in Ripley. Funeral services and burial were in Phoenix Wednesday of this week.

Voyles, G. 56, Walnut, Sunday July 22, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Motor Vehicle Title Division fo the State of Miss. , a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the Eastern Star and the American Legion. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. William Eaton officiated. Shackelford Funeral Home of Bolivar was in charge. Mr. Voyles is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sue Matthews Voyles; a son, Clayton Voyles, Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Rosalee Voyles; and a sister, Mrs. Grace Flake, both of Brownsfield; two brothers, Vance Voyles, Brownsfield and Roy Voyles, Olive Branch; one granddaughter, Katie Voyles, Ripley.

Stone, James Edgar, 49, Fulton, died unexpectedly last Thursday afternoon, September 21, 1978, of a heart attack at the Itawamba County Hospital. He was a brother of Dr. O. P. Stone of Ripley. Since 1966, Mr. Stone had been a partner and vice president of Fulton Insurance Incorporate. He was also a partner in the North Miss. Tractor Co. and was an incorporator and member of the board of directors of Tombigbee Bank and Trust Co. He was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church where he had served as chairman of the administrative board, chairman of the finance committee and a member of the pastor_parish committee. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Stone of Tremont. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Sept. 16, at the Fulton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles C. Wiggers and Rev. Truman Brooks officiating. Burial was in the Stone Cemetery with McNeece_Morris Funeral Home in charge. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs. Peggy Stone; two daughters, Caroline and Camille Stone, both of the home; a son, James Stone Jr. , of the home; three other brothers, Charles C. Stone, Hazelhurst; William O. Stone, Jackson; and Harry E. Stone, Tremont.

Thomas, James Oliver, Sr. 59, died Sunday, June 11, 1978, at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a veteran of WWII, a Baptist and a retired farmer. Services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. J. C. Hall officiated, asisted by Bro. Paul Baggett. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Thomas, Ripley; a daughter, Mrs. Norma Jean Dulaney, Ripley; two sons, Ola Dean and James O. Thomas Jr. , both of Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Modenia Burges, Ripley; Mrs. Louetta Taylor, Forest; Mrs. Victoria Spears, Blue Mountain, Mrs. Verna Mae Crumb, Collierville, Tn; a brother, RoyThomas, Myrtle; 6 grandchildren. (TJ)

Vandygriff, Herman W. 65, Dumas, died suddenly November 24, 1976. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. at the Dumas Baptist Church with burial in Dumas Cemetery. Bro. Hayman Hatcher officiated, assisted by Bro. Bill Baker. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ora Vandygriff, Dumas; 3 sons, Walter Vandygriff, Rienzi; Charles Vandygriff, Ripley; and Clifford Vandygriff, Blue Mountain; 3 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Smith and Mrs. Mary Robinson, Dumas; and Mrs. Martha Thomas, Ripley; l brother, J. T. Vandygriff, Dumas; l sister, Mrs. Mamie King, Ripley; and 16 grandchildren.

Vandygriff, Louis Winford, 44, Memphis died Wednesday January 16, 1980 at City of Memphis Hospital as the result of a car accident. He was a native of Tippah County, worked as a mechanic and was a Baptist. Services were held Thursday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery, Brownfield. Bro. William Eaton officiated. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lucille Brandon, Memphis; three half_brothers, Wayne Sides, Munford, Tn; Everett Sides Jr. , Memphis; Gene Sides, Byhalia; two half_sisters, Mrs. Barbara Thompson, Memphis; and Mrs. Betty Hudson, Olive Branch. Pallbearers were Herschell Windham, Fred Thomas, Vance Voyles, Tim Allen, T. J. Hopper and Michael Voyles. Ursery, Mrs. Velma Gladys, 73, Ashland,

Tuesday April 8, 1980 in the Union County Hospital in New Albany. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife, and a member of Ashland Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late George Roland Carter and Florence A. Roland. Services were held at 10 a. m. Thursday in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memory Hill Gardens in Memphis. Bro. Roy Hamilton officiated. She is survived by her husband, Asron F. Ursery, Ashland; one son, Billy Charles Ursery, Guntersville, Al; one brother, alpheus Carter, Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Jewel Lingo, Mrs. Ida Brown, Mrs. Opal Lipsey, all of Memphis; Mrs. Bessie Craft, Ripley; 3 grandchildren, Linda GAil Ursery, Bryan Dale Ursery and nancy Carol (Ursery) Melton. Active pallbearers at the funeral in Ripley were Otho Hoover, Jim Miskelley, George Davis, M. C. McLeod, L. S. Word and W. S. Childers. Serving as pallbearers at Memory Hill Gardens in Memphis were Benny Brown, Jack Lipsey, Ray Melton, Dewitt Craft, Alton Craft, Jim Lipsey, Rickey Lipsey and Calvin Ursery. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Crone, Niles Autry, J. T. Hamilton, John skelton, John Farese, and Lee Childers. Wilbanks, Larvie L. 73, Osceola Ar; died Friday December 14, 1979 in Osceola Memorial Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in Community Pentecostal Church with burial in Union Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Flake officiated, assisted by Bro. Russell Hamm. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Wilbanks is survived by one son, O. T. Wilbanks, Tiplersville; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Wilson, Osceola and Mrs. Ozella Curry, Walnut; three brothers, Ernest Wilbanks, Chalybeate; Birdie Mack Wilbanks, Corinth, and Daniel Wilbanks, Osceola; three sisters, Mrs. Hester Hollis, Chalybeate, Mrs. Leatha Armstrong, Portland, Or; and Mrs. Lela Jones, Glenn, Ms. ; one half_brother, Joe Wilbanks, Walnut; two half_sisters, Mrs. Onie Wilbanks, and Mrs. Martha Barnes, both of Walnut; 18 grandchildren and 7 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry Barnes, Terry Barnes, Bobby Wilbanks, Emmitt Hollis, Randle Wilbanks, and Terry Jones. Wilbanks, Robert Elee, 65, Walnut, died Sunday October 26, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a farmer and school bus driver, and a member of Camp Ground Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Arthur and Fannie Nolan Wilbanks. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Camp Ground Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. James Smith officiated, assisted by Bro. Inge Halbert. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby B. Wilbanks, Walnut; four sons, Charles, Joe Milton and Harold Wilbanks, all of Walnut; and Alvin Wilbanks, Corinth; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Childers, Walnut; two brothers, Hall and Ardie Wilbanks, both of Walnut; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Mathis, Walnut; and Mrs. Myrtle Armstrong, Truman, Ar; 13 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Billy Clyde Wilbanks, Bobby Wayne Wilbanks, David Wilbanks, Mitchell Wilbanks, Donald Mathis, and Fagin Wilbanks. Honorary pallbearers were Odell Wilson, O. M. Wilson, Wilfred Hughes, Bert Porterfield, Steve Wilbanks, Philip Wilbanks, Wade Wilbanks, Cliff Hall, Randle Hall, William Hall, Jason Childers, Brian Wilbanks, Bobby Wilbanks, Paul Ragan, Marvin Bennett, Jimmy Nails, and Billy Nails.

Waldon, Mrs. Ruth Ethel, 85, Walnut, died Tuesday April 29, 1980 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a Pentecostal. Services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. at the Shiloh Church in Tippah County, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Russell Hamm officiated, assisted by Bro. Gerald Short. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Waldon is survived by three sons, E. H. Waldon, Gulfport, Ms; Roy Waldon, Walnut; and Troy Waldon, Falkner; two daughters, Mrs. Eula Barbour, Walnut; and Mrs. Fletie Hensley, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Haley Whitehead. Ripley; 17 grandchildren and 17 g¬grandchildren.

Wilbanks, Mrs. Zettie Mathis, 82, Ripley, died Sunday December 23, 1979, in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Providence Cemetery. Bro. Eugene Walden officiated, assisted by Bro. William Eaton. Survivors include one son, James Wade Wilbanks, Memphis; one brother, Willis Mathis, Savannah, Ga; one sister, Mrs. Lytle Q. Ray, Memphis; one granddaughter, Mrs. Diana Matthews, Fountain Valley, CA. Pallbearers were Glenn Rich, Clyde Rich, Aaron Maddox, Thomas Coleman, Herschel Wilbanks, and Horace Wilbanks.

Wallis, Thomas Lee, 78, died in a rest home in Sacremento, Calif. April 1, 1980. He was a native of Tippah County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Wallis, and graduated from Chalybeate High School in 1925. He was a school teacher and a farmer at Pine Grove before moving to Baldwyn where he had a small business. Servies were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in Sacramento, Ca; followed by burial there. Mr. Wallis leaves his wife, Mrs. Velma Hardon Wallis, Sacramento; one son, Joy Holland Wallis, Sacramento; two sisters, Mrs. Fay Street, Blue Mountain, and Mrs. Myrtle Nye, Memphis; a brother, Refford (Bill) Wallis, Sacramento; two grandchildren.

Webb, Ernest Eugene, Jr. died Thursday February 14, 1980. He was born June 6, 1943 in Mitchell Field, N. Y. son of Lucille Street, formerly of Ripley, and Ernest E. Webb, Sr. He was the grandson of the late Emmett Street, Ripley. He worked for many years a pilot and captain with Braniff Air Lines. Mr. Webb was a member of the Presbyterial Church. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in Carmel Baptist Church. Rev. Donald B. Bouldin, minister of Carmel Baptist Church and the Rev. Aubrey Patterson of Highland Baptist Church, Dallas, Tx. officiated. Mr. Webb is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Webb, Sr. ; two sisters, Mrs. Sherry Williams, Dallas, Tx; and Mrs. Suzy Bertoni, Charlotte; one brother, Kenneth Webb, N. Palm Beach, Fl; grandmother, Mrs. L. C. Webb, Bruce. Memorials may be sent to the M. B. Anderson Hospital, Cancer Research, Houston, Tx. Harry and Bryant Co. is serving the family of Mr. Webb.

Wood, W. Chris, 77, Walnut, died Friday September 5, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. Born in Tippah County, he was a sawmill worker. He was the son of the late Allen B. Wood and Florence Emily Langford. Services wer held Sunday at 2 p. m. in New Salem Primitive Baptist Church wtih burial in the church cemetery. Bro. James Melton officiated, assisted by Bro. William Eaton. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Wood leaves his wife, Mrs. Ima Fay Ellis Wood, Walnut; one son, John Wood, Chalybeate; one daughter, Mrs. Vola Bates, Walnut; three brothers, Ward Wood, Middleton, Tn; Coley Wood, Olive Branch; and Earl Wood, Walnut; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Lewis, Germantown; and Mrs. Lura Smith, Memphis; 9 grandchildren and 12 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jerry Lewis, Ronnie Wood, Buck Hughes, Ladrod Wood, Clift Norton, Chip Smith, Phillip Bates and Bo Bates. Walker, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Walker, Blue Mountain, died Wednesday December 31, 1980 in the Union County General Hospital. Graveside services were held Thursday at 3:30 p. m. at New Hope Cemetery. Bro. James Lewis officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his parents, Lynn and Annette Edwards Walker, Blue Mountain; six half_brothers, John Robert Ocitis, Red Banks, Billy Wayne Smith, New Albany; Donald Ray Smith, Kenneth Lynn Walker, Larry Wayne Walker, and John Robert Walker, Jr. all of Blue Mountain; his two grandmothers, Mrs. Robert Walker, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Carl Edwards, Holly Springs.

Wilbanks, Harvey, 75, Ripley, died Saturday September 15, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was born in Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Monday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Rev. Marion Waddle officiated, assisted by Rev. J. E. Thurmond. He leaves five sons, Wayne Wilbanks, Oxen Hill, Md; Charles Wilbanks, Alexandria, VA; Randle Wilbanks, Olive Branch, Ms; James E. Wilbanks, Tulsa, Ok; and Neal Wilbanks, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Beard, Red Banks, Ms; and Mrs. Hilda Shelton, Vicksburg, MS; three brothers, Milton Wilbanks, Elton Wilbanks, both of Ripley; and Willie Lee Wilbanks, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Street, Ripley; and Mrs. Allyene Zachary, Memphis; 24 grandchildren and 14 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roy Beard, Johnny Beard, Don Beard, Phillip White, Alan Long, J. L. Street, Danny Wilbanks, and Edward Ormon.

Wilbanks, Joel, 65, Ripley, died Sunday October 28, 1979 in his home. He wasa native of Benton County and a farmer. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Black Jack Cemetery. Bro. Herman Hancock officiated. Survivors include one son, Harold Wilbanks, Jacksonville, Ar; one daughter, Mrs. Patsy Fain, Magnolia, Ar; his mother, Mrs. Lula Wilbanks, Ripley; two brothers, Alton Wilbanks, Southaven; and Clinton Wilbanks, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Rutledge and Mrs. Bessie Napper, both of Ripley; one grandchild and one step¬grandchild. Pallbearers were James Caviness, Dennis Wilbanks, Arthur Wilbanks, David Hubbard, Gaylon Hunt and Harold Wilbanks.

Wallace, Luther Euclid, 69, Dumas, died Wednesday September 26, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a public worker and a member of Dumas Wesley Methodist Church. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Dumas Cemetery. Rev. Robert McCoy officiated, assisted by Rev. James Lewis. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lois Wallace, Dumas; one son, Charles W. Wallace, Dumas; two brothers, Russell Wallace and Wayne Wallace, both of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Poole, Memphis and Mrs. Leon Owen, New Albany; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gene Yancey, Harold Elrod, Charles Elliott, Mig Chapman, Joe Garner and Roy Hodges.

Weaver, Bobby Wayne, 24, died Wednesday night March 26, 1975 when the tractor he was driving was struck by a truck on Highway 15 north of Walnut. Mr. Weaver resided in Ripley and was employed by Ripley Parts. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. BArnett officiated with Shackelford Funeral Directors of Bolivar, Tn in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bonnie Brown Weaver, Ripley; a daughter, Lisa Michelle Weaver, Ripley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Weaver, Walnut; three brothers, Willie Joe Weaver, Cadiz, Ky; O. M. Russell, Memphis; and M. L. Russell, Chicago, Ill; five sisters, Mrs. Gracie May, Hornsby, Tn; Mrs. Drucella Eubanks, Mrs. Helen Settlemires, both of Walnut; Mrs. Jean Kimball, Chicago, Ill; and Mrs. Lila Clemmer, Memphis.

Wommack, Casey Lee, 64, died Tuesday April 22, 1975, at North Miss. Medical Center, in Tupelo following an apparent heart attack. He was self employed and was a lifelong resident of New Albany. Services were held April 24, at 2 p. m. at United Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Faban Clark officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Tippah County. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Josie Wommack, New Albany; three brothers, Brooks Wommack, New Albany; Troy Wommack and Francis Wommack, both of Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Huffstickler, New Albany; Mrs. Sarah Pannell, Myrtle; and Mrs. Evie Benefield, Leachville, Ar.

Wright, Wilson Lamar, 61, Ripley died Saturday April 3, 1976, in Tippah County Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a carpenter, and a veteran of WWII. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Guy Hester officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Pearl Wright, Ripley; one osn, Bobby Wright, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Bettie Wooley, Little Rock, Ar; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Fare, Chattanooga, Tn; and Mrs. Agnes Quinton, Trenton, Ga; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Victor Wooley, E. J. Murley, Joe Bryant, Pascal Fryar, Oliver Wright, and Claude Rutherford.

Windham, Mrs. Emma Frances, 44, Falkner, died Sunday April 18, (1975_79?) in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Monday at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Prospect Cemetery. Rev. Paul Baggett officiated, assisted by Rev. Norman Jacobs. She is survived by her husband, Leland Hershel Windham, Walkner; one daughter, Miss Diane Windham, Falkner; two brothers, Covis Davis and Edgar Davis, both of Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Holley, Morton, Ms; Mrs. Ilene Robinson, Rawleigh, Ms. and Mrs. Ruth Trest, Forrest, Ms;Pallbearers were Wayne Davis, E. C. Davis, Kyle Smith, Horace Windham, Lee Turner and Raymond Nance.

Wilbanks, Herman W. 88, Pocahontas, Tn. died in the Tippah County Hospital Thursday September 11, 1975. He was born in Tippah County, a retired farmer, and a member of Jesus Name Community Church. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at Community Pentecostal Church with burial in Camp Ground Cemetery. Bro. Danny Frazier officiated with Bro. Bill Frazier assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Wilbanks, Pocahontas, Tn; two sons, Percy Wilbanks, and Proctor Wilbanks, both of Pocahontas; two daughters, Mrs. Vadine Jackson, Walnut; and Mrs. Jennettie Wilbanks, Memphis; a brother, Harmon Wilbanks, Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Roxie Crum, Corinth; 7 grandchildren; 22 g¬grandchidlren; 7 g_g grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roger Wilbanks, Steve Pannell, Dwight Mullins, Gary Mullins, John Olmstead, and Tracy Pannell.

Walker, Mrs. Gracie M. 81, Mid_City Care Center, Memphis, died Sunday December 18, 1977. She was a native Tippah Countian and long_time resident of Shady Grove Community. She operated West Ripley Cafe a number of years and was a member of Galloway Methodist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Rev. Wright Pillow officiated, assisted by Rev. Steve DeVore. She is survived by five sons, J. E. Walker, Aaron M. Walker, Robert C. Walker, all of Memphis; W. E. Walker, Jr. , GAinsville, Fl; and Charles S. Walker, Shreveport, La; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Hudson, Anaheim, Ca; 9 grandchildren and 10 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bob Rodgers, Willard Dunlap, Leonard Campbell, Lawrence Thomas, J. T. Street Jr. , and W. L. Day. X. Y. Z. Witt, Joe S. 87, Memphis, died in the St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis Monday July 28, 1975. He was born in Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday at 4 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Rev. Roy Marshall officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his nephews.

Witt, Joe S. 87, Memphis, died in the St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis Monday July 28, 1975. He was born in Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday at 4 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery. Rev. Roy Marshall officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his nephews.

Wammack, Thomas Clayton, 56, Ripley died Saturday December 13, 1980. A native of Tippah County, Mr. Wammack was WWII veteran, a member of the First United Methodist Church and member of the Board of Aldermen, City of Ripley. He was on the Administrative Board at the First United Methodist Church, Church School Superiontendant for 22 years, member of Council on Ministries, Committee on Nominations, Committee for Recreation Community Playground, Pastor_Parish Relations Committee and Development and Building Committee. He was a member of the Lions Club, the Ripley Volunteer Fire Department, Miss. Fire Fighters, Assoc,. a Mason and a Shriner. He was president of the Johnson_McGill Airport Board and City Park and Recreation Commissioner. Services were held Monday a 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Blanton Doggett officiating, assisted by Rev. J. G. Babb. Burial was in Tippah Memorial Garden. He was the son of Thomas Tilden Wammack and Emma Barkley Wammack, both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Jamieson Wammack; one son, Tommy Tilden Wammack, Memphis; one brother, Bobby Wammack, Ripley; seven sisters, Mrs. Mamie Ledbetter, New Albany; Mrs. Helen Brewer, Memphis; Mrs. Bessie Miskelly, Ashland; Mrs. Mildred Yancey, Mrs. Ruby Murry, Mrs. Bitha Carter, and Mrs. Pauline McBryde, all of Ripley. Pallbearers were Mayor Kerry Hill, City Attorney Marion Roten, and Board of Aldermen members, Sperry Reaves Sr. , J. W. Duncan, Randall Shelton, Van Malone. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Ripley Volunteer Fire Department.

Wood, O. Z. (Woody), 62, died Tuesday January 23, 1979 in Doctors Hospital in Memphis. He was a carpenter, a Baptist, a Shriner, Member of clown unity, and Veteran of WWII. Woody was knwn for his kindness to children and elderly people. Services were held at 2 p. m. Friday at Oakland Baptist Church. Bro. James Melton officiated. Masonic Rites were given at the grave. Burial was in New Salem Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edna Johnnston Wood, Collierville,; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah B. Fuller, Memphis; Mrs. Ellie Klein and Mrs. Irma Pine, San Diego, Ca; one brother, Eloise Wood, Memphis. Willis, Aven Presley, 59, Bruce, Ms,. was dead on arrival at Calhoun County Medical Facility in Bruce on Saturday January 20th, 1979. He was an employee of the Town of Bruce and a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in Pryor Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bruce Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Grubbs officiated, assisted by Rev. Herman Bryan. He is survived by two brothers, Ambrose A. (Coot) Willis, Bruce; and Lige Willis, Fon du lac, Wisc; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Nations, Ripley; 2 nephews and 6 nieces. Wilbanks, E, J. 66, Natchez, MS. died Thursday February 15, 1979, in Jefferson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. in the chapel of Laird Funeral Home. The Rev. Odean Puckett officiated with burial in the family plot of Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Laird Funeral Home. A native of Walnut, Mr. Wilbanks was a member of the First Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy. He owned and operated Wilbanks Service Station in Natchez for many years. He was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Wilbanks, Sr. of Walnut, who formerly held the pastorate of many churches in Tippah County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Katherine C. Wilbanks, Natchez; one daughter, Mrs. Gloria Boone, Sandy Hook, Miss; one son, Jack E. Wilbanks, Pass Christian, Ns; one brother, Roy Wilbanks, Corinth; five sisters, Mrs. Visti Rogers, Walnut; Mrs. Violet Darden, Myrtle; Mrs. Viola Goodman, Arlington, Tn; Mrs. Lois Pulliam, Walnut; Mrs. Christine Dodds, St. Petersburg, Fl; 5 grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Jennings Dixon, Bobby Collins, Don Wenger, Robert Brown, Joe Hogan and Glenvall Estes. Honorary pallbearers were W. C. Herron, Haywood Rice, Whit Robinson and Isa Jabor.

Waldon, Ellis Durell, Peoples Community died of an apparent heart attack while bird hunting last Thursday evening. He was found by the family after he was late returning from a bird hunt near his home about 4 miles east of the Pine Hill Church. The Tippah County Sheriff's Department and other volunteers began the search for Waldon at about 7 p. m. Thursday afternoon, and he was found at about 9:30. He was a factory worker and a Baptist. Services were held on Saturday January 27, 1979 at 11 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lettie D. Waldon, Ripley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Waldon, Ripley; two daughters, Miss Inga Waldon and Miss Gloria Jo Waldon, both of Ripley; two brothers, Robert Waldon, Southaven; and Roy Waldon, Brownsville, Tn; three sisters, Mrs. Carol Akins, Mrs. Cathy Derick and Miss Virginia Sue Waldon, all of Ripley. Pallbearers were Harold Waldon, Leroy Meeks, Charles Meeks, Jimmy Mercer, Wayne Ridge, Billy Hopper, Darrell Nance and Fagin Robinson. Whitehorn, Mrs. Mary Miller, 81, Tiplersville, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Sunday September 17, 1978. She was the widow of A. H. Whitehorn and a member of Tiplersville Baptist Church. Graveside services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Tiplersville Cemetery. Bro. Kenny GArner officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by two brothers, H. M. Hopper, Memphis; and Grover Hopper, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Lilla Rich, Tiplersville. Pallbearers were Don Hopper, Jackie Hopper, John D. Hopper, Wilford Hopper, Enos Hopper, and Danny Hopper.

Young, Mrs. Ethel Rowland, 74, Merigold, died Saturday April 19, 1980, at Bolivar County Hospital in Cleveland, Ms; She was a native of Mt. Pleasant, Tx, a housewife and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held at 10 a. m. Monday in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Elder C. H. Hawkins officiated, assisted by Elder Herman Weatherly. Mrs. Young is survived by her husband, J. Marion Young, Merigold; seven daughters, Mrs Myrtle Vowell, Tulsa, Ok; Mrs. Lorine McCain, Mansfield, Ar; Mrs. Sue Ferguson, Grenada, Ms; Mrs. Theresa Strain, Atlanta, Ga; Mrs. Eleanor Yates, Boyles, Ms; Mrs. Sharon Harvey, Cleveland, Ms; Mrs. Brenda Guy, Dallas, Tx; seven sons, John Young, Dallas, Tx; Ottis Young, Shelbyville, Tn; Wilfred Young, Merigold, Ms; Fred Young, Friars Point, Ms; James C. Young, Macon, GA; Larry Young, Merigold, Ms; and Don young, Bardstown, Ky; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Dickerson, Mrs. Annie Luna, both of Memphis; and Mrs. Evelyn Dickerson, Walnut; 33 grandchildren and 12 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Johnny Ray Young, Steve Young, Ronnie Young, Andy Ferguson, Mark McCain, and Freddie Young.

Yancey, Samuel Ellis, 33, died Saturday May 17, 1980 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. The son of Mike Young and Louise Wildman Yancey, he was born June 20, 1946, in San Francisco, Ca. On October 2, 1976 in Kennett, he was married Maribeth Hunter. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Open Door Sunday School Class and past president of the Methodist men. He was a past member of the City Council and past president of the Kennett Rotary Club. He served as a board member of the Cotton Boll Sheltered Workshop and a District Representative of Governors Committee on the Handicapped. Mr. Yancey was an art teacher at the Kennett Junior High School for 11 years, and a member of the Missouri State Teachers Assoc. Services were conducted Monday at 4 p. m. in the First Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Harlan officiating. Burial was in Memorial Garden with McDaniel Funeral Home of Kennett in charge. Survivors include his widow, Maribeth Yancey, Kennett; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Yancey, Memphis; one brother, Michael Wayne Yancey, Memphis; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Wildmon, Ripley, Ms;Pallbearers were Allen Bradley, Charles Dempsey, Lewis Wilkison, Elywon Hughes, Henry Deeter and Richard Bell.

Yates, Mrs. Viola Idella, 91, Ripley, died in the Tippah County Nursing Home Friday August 29, 1975. She was the widow of Luther F. Yates, housewife and member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Services were held Saturday at 4 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Guy Hester officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son, Emmett Yates, Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Claudia Rucker, Ripley; two brothers, Joe Martindale, Mobile, Al; and Lloyd Martindale, Corinth; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Jones, Memphis; 7 grandchildren and 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Barrett Chapman, Marlin Willingham, Bill Pitner Jr, Lowrey Smith, W. M. Yates and Bobby Hill. Yancey, Mrs. Bernice Stark, 59, Memphis, and wife of Roger L. Yancey passed away at St. Joseph East Wednesday June 16, 1976, after suffering a massive heart attack on Monday at her home. She started her teaching career in Tippah County at Pine Grove School. She later married Roger Yancey of Sardis, Ms. and resided in Memphis where she resumed her teaching and received a 20 year pin on Friday June 4, at the close of the school year. She taught the Mary Martha Class of Ridgeway Baptist Church for the past 10 years. She is also survived by two sons, Roger L. Yancey Jr. , Memphis; Tim Yancey, State College, Ms; and Vicky Yancey of the home and a student at Memphis State University; two brothers, Roy Stark and James Malachi Stark, both of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Victoria Elder and Mrs. Lester (Bill) Miskelly, both of Ripley. Mrs. Yancey was the daughter of the late James Malachi and Lutie V. Childers Stark. Two brothers preceded her in death, James Monroe Stark and Allen Ray Stark. The funeral service was conducted Thursday at 3:45 p. m. at Memphis Funeral Home East and burial in Memorial Park Mausoleum on Poplar.

Welch, Mrs. Ruth J. , 67, Blue Mountain, died Wednesday at the Union County Hospital. She was the widow of Clarence Welch. Services were held at 3 p. m. Thursday at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial at New Hope Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Eileen Jennings, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Beth Hill, Ripley; Mrs. Becky Riskedahl, Hattiesburg; two sons, John S. and Bernard Clark, both of Ripley; her mother, Mrs. Mary Jackson, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. O. F. Craft, Memphis; Mrs. Boone Eaton, Ripley; two brothers, A. J. Jackson, West Point; Tony Jackson, Jackson, Ms: 11 grandchildren and 1 great_grandchild. (TJ)

Richardson, Arthur Marlin, 63, Ripley, died April 17, 1976, at the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a veteran of WWII, a native of Tippah County and a Millwright. He was a member of the West Ripley Baptist Church, the VFW, the DAV and the American Legion. The funeral was held at 11 a. m. Tuesday in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with graveside services at 3 p. m. at the Camp Ground Cemetery in Iuka. Bro. Arlin Richardson was the officiating minister. He was assisted by Bro. Marion Waddle. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Christine Richardson, Ripley; two sons, Ronnie Marlin Richardson, Memphis; and Tommy Dale Richardson, Ripley; five brothers, Emmett Richardson, Gulfport; Eugene Richardson, Ripley; Hardiw Richardson, Memphis; John A. Richardson, Memphis; and Ellis Richardson, Tupelo; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Dunnam, Ripley; Mrs. Lorena Thigpen, Murfreesboro, TN; and Mrs. Frances Street, Ripley. The Pallbearers were Billy Hoyt Richardson, Bobby Richardson, Sport Gandy, Kenneth Richardson, Jim Markham and Darrell Dunnam. Ford, Mrs. Mamie Lee, 72, Booneville, Thursday, April 17, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Saturday, April 19 at 2 p. m. in the New Hope Methodist Church, with burial in New Hope Cemetery. The officiating minister was Bro. Jimmy Wallis, assisted by Bro. Steve Devore. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Ford is survived by her husband, Claude L. Ford, Booneville; her mother, Mrs. Annie R. Hutchinson, Ripley; one son, R. L. Ford, Booneville; one brother, Burton Goodman, Tunica; and 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Ford, Alvis Gates, Bobby Davis, Terry Barkley, James Ray Plaxico, and Oliver Stewart.

Richardson, Nathan Chester, 88, Ripley, died Tuesday August 24. 1976 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was an employee of Howell Lumber Co. and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. Larry Harrison officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Etter Richardson, Ripley; two sons, Charles Richardson and Arlen Richardson, both of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Lee Earl Wooley, Memphis; 5 grandchildren and two great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Steve Campbell, Bill Owen, Sam Henry, Dock Ballard, Aaron Ballard, Terry Richardson and Wayne Wooley.

Stennett, William Eugene, 57, Memphis, died Tuesday November 11, 1980 at the St. Francis Hospital East in Memphis. He had suffered a heart attack on Sunday. He was a native of Prentiss County, and a long_time employee of the Memphis Publishing Co. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at press time. Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar will be in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lynne Mitchell Stennett, Memphis; one son, Mitch Stennett, Tupelo; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Becky) Jernigan, Covington, Tn; and Miss Tammy Stennett, Shreveport, La; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stennett, Booneville; one brother, Herschel G. Stennett, Ripley; and one grandchild, Bill Stennett, Tupelo.

Newsom, Floyd Charlie, 78, Walnut, died Monday March 17, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Texas, a retired farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in New Salem Primitive Baptist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Jessie Phillips officiated, assisted by Bro. J. P. Jackson. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vordie Luna Newsom, Walnut; one son, Carl Huston Newsom, Memphis; one brother, Austin Newsom, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Brown, Walnut; and one grandchild. Serving as pallbearers were Clifton Norton, Larry Norton, Edmon Jones, James Jackson, Marvin Wilbanks, J. R. Ray, Roy Perkins, Luther Janes, and Anthony Chamness.

Newsom, William Lucian, 83, Tiplersville, died Wednesday June 16,1976 at Ripley Manor Nursing Home. He was a retired farmer and a member of Tiplersville Church of Christ. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tiplersville Cemetery. Bro. J. A. Thornton officiated ith Bro. Earl Floyd and Jerry Owen assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian Newsom, Tiplersville; one son, Waymon Newsom, Memphis; one step_daughter, Mrs. Willie Fay Standfield, Okkla. City, OK; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Richardson, Memphis; seven grandchidren and six great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jewell Harrell, B. G. Moore, David Horton, James Rutledge, Frank May and Claude Rainey.

Norris, Robert H. Sr. 73, Ft. Worth, TX. died Thursday January 17, 1980 in Harris Memorial Hospital, Ft. Worth. He was a retired vice_president and general manager of Trader's Oil Mill, Ft. Worth and also former district manager of Buckeye Cellulose Corp. of Memphis. He was a graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Services were held Tuesday January 22, at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. Walter D. Smith officiated. Services were also held at University United Methodist Church, Ft. Worth, Tx. Monday Jan. 21 at 10 a. m. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Smith Norris, Ft. Worth; one son, Robert H. Norris, Jr. Ft. Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Dean Darling, Carlisle, Pa; and Mrs. Charles Nielson, Singapore; one brother, Graham Norris, Columbus, Ohio; and 5 grandchildren.

Nance, Sumpter William, 62, Ripley, died December 10, 1975 at the Tippah County Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Baptist Church, a native of Tippah County and a retired floor finisher. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 p. m. at the McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the New Hope Cemetery. Bro. Clarence Mayo officiated with Bro. Randy Isbell assisting. Mr. Nance is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lassie Nance, Booneville; one daughter, Mrs. Jamie Haynes, Ripley; three brothers, Carl Nance and Raymond Nance, Ripley; and Fred Nance Jr. of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Moore, Booneville; and Mrs. Beatrice Crum, Memphis; 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Perry Moore, James Moore, Herschel Jeter, Jimmy Hopper, Travis Bell and Claude James.

Null, Wilbert Lee, 60, Ripley died Tuesday December 4, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a fence builder with the Windham Fence Company and a Baptist. services were held Thursday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Antioch Cemetery. Bro. George Bolden officiated assisted by Bro. Ronnie Barefield. Mr. Null leaves his wife, Mrs. Reathea Smith Null, Ripley; one son, Fulton Null, Selmer, TN; two brothers, J. B. Null, Ripley; and C. H. Null, Falkner; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Lee Boggs, Ripley; and Mrs. Opal Ramer, Falkner; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Robert Windham, Leland Windham, Billy Holley, Marlin Lindsey, Buddy Holley and Leon Huddleston.

Nance, Almoth B. 87, Ripley, died in the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday December 23, 1975, after a short illness. He was a widow, a retired farmer and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. Services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Pine Hill Church with burial in the church cemetery. Hassell Wallace officiated with Bro. Clarence Mayo assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by two son, Troy M. Nance, New Albany; and William H. Nance, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Allen Barber, Ripley; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lou Merritt, Mrs. Annie Lee Norton, both of Ripley; Mrs. A. L. Beavers, New Albany and Mrs. Olga Bostick, Memphis; two brothers, Willie V. Nance, Mullin, Texas; and Charlie B. Nance, Steel, Mo; 10 grandchildren and 8 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons.

Nunnally, J. B. 68, Ripley, died Thursday November 15, 1979 in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Benton County, and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Nunnally was a farmer and a retired Motor Vehicle Comptroller, He was an elder of Ripley Church of Christ. Services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. in Ripley Church of Christ with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Glen Fann officiated, assisted by Bro. David Reeves and Bro. Jewel Estes. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Nunnally leaves his wife, Mrs. Joyce Nunnally, Ripley; three sons, Guyton Nunnally, James Nunnally, and Ronnie Nunnally, all of Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Principi, Cerritos, Cal; Mrs. Mary Grace Fulwood, Byhalia; and Mrs. Ginger Simpson, Ripley; six sisters, Mrs. Grace Rowland, Ripley; Mrs. Mary Lois Pegram, Memphis, Mrs. Frances McCarter, Arlington, Tn; Mrs. Ruth Smith, Austin, Tx; Mrs. Sashie O'Kelly, Brunswick, GA; and Mrs. Margarette Gregory, Dallas, Tx. Active pallbearers were James Edward Anderson, Frank Anderson, Wallace C. Anderson, Hugh McCarter, Mike Hill, Kyle Mauney, Perry Harrington and Hugh Henson. Honorary pallbearers were James Childers, Lawrence Parsons, Charles Harrison, W. G. Tapp, Bill Pitner,Jr. , Cecil Hudson, Cecil Furtick, Kerry Hill, Marion Roten, L. H. Chapman, Homer Mauney, Wade Huddleston, T. L. Ketchum, Bud Farrow, Pete Brown and Bruce Wallis.

Nations, Thomas Monroe, Jr. , 61, died Thursday October 25, 1979 in the VA Hospital in Memphis. He was a mechanic employed with RipleyShoe Products, Inc. and a member of First Baptist Church, Ripley. Services were held Saturday, at 1 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bruce Cemetery, Bruce, MS; Bro. Harris Counce Jr. officiated. Mr. Nations is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Nations, Ripley; one son, Thomas Paul Nations, Perry, GA; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Ann Tyson, Jackson, Tn; one brother, Henry H. Nations, joliet, Ill; and 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Sonny Elliott, Benny Elliott, Andy Carter, Dennis Hopper, Darvis Stroupe and Travis Dillinger.

Nance, Mrs. Mary Sue, 71, died Saturday May 8, 1976 in Baptist Hospital in Memphis, She had been a resident of the Tyler Community since 1933. She was the daughter of the late Jessie William Hawkins and Ella Susan Hawkins. She was united in marriage to C. B. Nance at Ripley, December 20 1925. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at Pine Hill Primitive Baptist Church with Rev. Hassell Wallis officiating. Interment was in Pine Hill Cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her husband, C. B. Nance, Steele, Mo; two sons, Charles Nance, Crown Point, Ind; James Nance, Steele, Mo; three daughters, Mrs. Rhena Lindsey, Memphis; Mrs. Wilma Barnes, Steele, Mo; Mrs. Joyce Fairfield, Shirley, Ark; three sisters, Mrs. Mandy Camburn and Mrs. Susie Street, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Olivia Edge, Booneville; two brothers, Jess Hawkins, Ripley; and William Hawkins, Biloxi; 18 grandchildren and 7 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were the grandsons.

Newcomb, Blan, 21, Blytheville, Ar. died in a fire last Friday Morning January ?, 1979. The body was found by Blytheville Fire Chief Billy Bratton. It was determined that the fire was the result of an explosion. Mr. Newcomb was a teller at the First National Bank of Blytheville. His father, Guy Newcomb, is a prominent Osceola businessman, who serves on the Miss. County Planning Commission and the board of trustees of Miss. County Community College. Services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the First Methodist Church in Osceola with burial in Forest Hill_Midtown Cemetery in Memphis. Memphis Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. Newcomb is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Newcomb, Osceola; a brother, John, of Ole Miss; a sister, Lynn, Washington, D. C. ; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. A. J. Pigg of Osceola; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nolan Newcomb, Blue Mountain. Nicholson, Mrs. Irene C. 59, Memphis, wife of Cecil W. Nicholson, passed away November 3, 1977 at St. Joseph Hospital East. She was born June 17, 1918 at Walnut, the daughter of the late Nate and Josie Childers of Walnut. She was a member of Wooddale Church of Christ. Services were held at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel, Bro. Bob McConnell officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. She leaves a son, Travis Cagle, Memphis; a step_daughter, Mrs. Ginger Wood, West Plains, Mo; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Reed, Falkner; and Miss Willie Taylor, Memphis; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Troy Young, William Young, Glen Young, Nathan Wright and Robert Lowery.

Ohler, Mrs. Nora Ellen, 80, Ripley, died Sunday November 25, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housekeeper and a member of the Lutheran Church. She was born in Miamisburg, Ohio. Services were held Tuesday at 10 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Jerry Owens officiated. Mrs. Ohler is survived by her husband, Clarence W. Ohler, Ripley; one son, Jack Dale Ohler, Ripley; three grandchildren and four great_grandchildren. Mrs. Ohler also had another son, Lee Ohler, who is deceased. Members of the Ripley Fire Department served as pallbearers. Owen, Mark Luther, 71, Blue Mountain, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Sunday October 15, 1978. He was a retired businessman and a member of the Methodist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Blue Mountain Cemetery. Rev. James K. Byrd officaited with Bro. Sammy Simpson assisting. Survivors include a wife, Mrs. Edith Owen, Blue Mountain; two sons, Glenn Owen, Blue Mountain; Dr. Edward E. Owen, Lakeland, Fl; one sister, Mrs. Lucille Howard, Newton, Tx; three brothers, Dan Owen, New Albany; Joe Owen, Fort Worth, Tx; and Smith Owen, Dobbin, Tx; 10 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Robert Godwin, C. M. Elder. Lanier Swindle, Lawrence Lowrey, Joe Harrington, and Newt Grisham. Honorary pallbearers were Truett Heavener, Bill May, Bill Luna, Franklin Henderson, J. E. Buchanan, Terry Caviness, R. B. Gowdy and James Cagle.

O'Leary, Mrs. Laura E. 57, died in the Tippah County Hospital September 8, 1980. She was a native of Tippah County and was an employee of the Head Start. She was a Methodist. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Jacob's Chapel Cemetery. Officiating was Bro. Bill Baker. Survivors are: one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Modlin, two sons, Johnny Edwin O'Leary, and Douglas Coleman O'Leary; and one brother, Milton Garner, all of Ripley; 8 grandchildren.

Outlaw, Mrs. Maxine G. 53, Tupelo, died Wednesday May 28, 1980, in Keesler AFB Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a Nurse's Aide for North Mis. Medical Center, and a Baptist. Services wer held Sunday, June 1 at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Weir's Chapel Cemetery. with Rev. Bobby Holland officiating. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Janit Edmaiston, and Mrs. Debbie Posey, both of Tupelo; one brother, Elwood Griffin, Tupelo; two grandchildren, Cory Posey and Teresa Skelton. Pallbearers were Robert Griffin, Thomas Scott, Charlie Outlaw, Albert Hamlin, Charles Gaillard and Jimmy H. Gaillard. Phillips, Victor Raymond Sr. 83, Talladega, funeral services were held July 4,1978 at 3 p. m. at Usrey Chapel with the Rev. Paul Sanders Officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Phillips died July 3, 1978 at his residence. A native of Mississippi, he had lived in Talladega for the past 70 years. He was a veteran of WWI, a member of the Central Baptist Church, a member and past master of Masonic Lodge #261, commander of Alabama State Gueard during the absence of National Guard during WWII, and was retired from Cooley Motor Co. He is survived by his wife, Mary R. Phillips; two sons, Victon Raymond Phillips Jr. , Elba, and Lewis Edward Phillips, Carrollton, GA; three sisters, Urline P. Foster, Jewel P. Clyott, both of Talladega; and Mildred P. Morton, Ripley, MS; and five grandchildren. Active pallbearers were B. F. Howard, Claude Lovelace, J. T. Townsend, Tim Henley, J. C. Dardee and Alva Lane Hare. Members of Masonic Lodge #261 and Thomas Cooley were honorary pallbearers. Porterfield, Dean, 66, died Wednesday April 5, 1978, at the Tippah County Hospital after a short illness. He was a sawmill worker and a farmer. He was a member of County Line Baptist Church. Services were held at 2 p. m. (Thursday) at Harmony Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Ron Mitchell officiated. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Ella Porterfield, Walnut; four sons, R. C. Porterfield, Billy Joe Porterfield, Kenneth Porterfield and William Porterfield, all of Walnut; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Prather, New Albany; and Mrs. Mary Pannell, Walnut; two brothers, Allen Porterfield, Corinth and Bert Porterfield, Pocahontas,Tn; 9 grandchildren. (TJ)Paul, Howell Kline, 39, Ripley, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Saturday, January 22, 1977. He was a factory employee of Genesco and an Air Force World War II Veteran. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro Wayne Marshall officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maria (Resie) Paul, Ripley; his father, Ervin Paul and his step_mother, Mrs. Ira Paul, Ripley; one son, Steven Paul; three daughters, Miss Julie Paul, Miss Peggy Paul, and Miss Sandra Paul, all of the home; one sister, Mrs. Nelta Hammarlund, San Diego, CA; one grandmother, Mrs. Joe T. Street, Sr. Memphis;Pallbearers were Tate Paul, Bobby Paul, Leon Huddleston, J. L. Huddleston, Johnny Jumper, and Nelson Miller.

Pitner, William R. Sr. 81, Ripley died in the Roselawn Retirement Home in New Albany Wednesday December 18, 1974 after a long illness. He was a retired salesman and Ripley merchant and a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Friday at 1:30 p. m. at McBride Funerl Home Chapel with burial in Tiplersville Cenetery. Bro. Guy Hester officiated with McBride Funeral Hme in charge of arrangements. He is survived by three sons, William R. Pitner, Jr. , Ripley; Dr. John Pitner, Florence, S. C. ; Dr. Robert J. Pitner, Theodore, Al; a brother, Shannon W. Pitner, New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Jefferies, Jackson, Tn; Mrs. Walter Linville, Trenton, Tn; and Mrs. Miriam Bullock, Ripley; 11 grandchildren and 7 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons, William Robert Pitner III, Wayne Pitner, Jimmy Pitner, Dan Pitner, Johnny Pitner, Russell Pitner and Mike Pitner. Honorary pallbearers were Elders of Ripley Church of Christ, T. H. Jackson, Charles Harrison, Homer Mauney, James Childers, and Lawrence Parsons. Potts, Mrs. Annie R. 85, Ripley, wife of the late Thomas S. Potts, died Tuesday, November 25, 1975 at the Tippah County Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the Peoples Baptist Church, the former Annie Robbins, daughter of the late John and Ellen Barnes Robbins. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shiloh Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin assisting. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Onella Davis, Ripley; and Mrs. Mary Miller Richardson, Gulfport, Ms; two brothers, John T. Robbins, Carriere, Ms. Henry Robbins, Biloxi, Ms; one sister, Mrs. Bill Gnile, Biloxi; 7 grandchildren and 14 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Rodie Tatum, Willie Tatum, Cleatus Taylor, Gerald Taylor, Eugene Taylor and Donald Wilbanks.

Palmer, Mrs. Mamie, 98, Williamsburg, KY. died Friday June 18, 1976. She was a native of Tippah County. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Dr. Douglas Clark officiated. She is survived by one son, Dr. Robert Palmer of Williamsburg, Ky; four grandchildren and 8 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Palmer III, Jimmy Palmer, John Palmer, Jim Buchanan, Edgar Stephens and Bill Smallwood.

Powell, Mrs. Emma C. 84, Memphis died Wednesday March 12, 1980 in her home, Memphis. She was born in Pine Bluff, Ar. was a housewife, and a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. She was the widow of the late X. G. Powell. Services were held Friday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Union Cemetery, Chalybeate. Rev. Percy Ray officiated, assisted by Bro. Harris Counce Jr. Mrs. Powell is survived by one son, Roy Powell, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Wallace, Memphis; and Mrs. Peggy Jamieson, Ripley; two brothers, George Galster and Charlie Galster, both of Pine Bluff; one sister, Mrs. Gertie Smith, Pine Bluff, Ar; 6 grandchildren and 6 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dewey Crawford, Travis Jamieson, Bill Pitner Jr. , Billy Dees, Dan Wiggs and John Wesley Cox.

Pennebaker, Miss Mattie, died Friday October 17, 1980, at Union County General Hospital, New Albany. She was a longtime resident of the Cotton Plant and New Albany area. She and her family have many friends in NE Miss. towns. She taught elementary stufdents for 50 years before she retired recently. Her sisters, Mrs. Ruth P. Jones (Richard A. ), Blue Mountain, and Miss Mary Pennebaker of Memphis survive.

Parks, Eugene, 67, Ripley died Sunday September 28, 1980 in Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Prentiss County, a truck driver for Tippah Ready Mix, and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Concord Cemetery. Bro. Danny McAlister, Bro. Tim George and Bro. Bill Baker officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Flossie W. Parks, Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Dobbs, Mrs. Martha Jo Call, both of Ripley; and Mrs. Sue Huddleston, Falkner; two sisters, Mrs. Deward (Nola) Smith, Ripley; Mrs. C. L. (Irene) Christian, Baldwyn; 9 grandchildren. One brother, Ira Parks, pre_deceased him. Pallbearers were Perry Smith, Kimmy Dobbs, Rickey Dobbs, Duane Wallis, Gale Parks and Lane Dees.

Powell, Joseph A. 66, in his home in Ft. Worth, TX, April 2, 1980. He was born and reared in Tippah County, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Powell of Falkner, and graduated from Chalybeate High School in 1934. He joined the Air Corps in 1938, and was a lst Class Mechanic with the Army Air Force on the Island of Corregidor when it fell. He was captured by the Japanese on May 7, 1942, and was held prisoner until the war ended__almost four years. He worked as a mechanic for the City of Ft. Worth for 21 years, having retired in 1979. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Marie Powell: two daughters, Terry Lynn Powell of the home, and Mrs. Marcus Flannery, Ft. Worth; a son, Billy Wayne Powell, Ft. Worth; a brother, Richard Powell, Falkner; and two sisters, Mrs. Iva Ketchum, Booneville, and Mrs. Velma Shelton, Falkner. A military funeral service was conducted in Ft. Worth on April 4, followed by burial there.

Pannell, Arthur Jack, 84, Walnut died in the North Miss. Medical Center in Tupelo on Thursday April 24, 1975 after an illness lasting 6 weeks. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at Antioch #2 Church in Alcorn County with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. W. B. Colter officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by a son, John R. Pannell, Byhalia, MS; five daughters, Mrs. Avice Donaldson, Steele, Mo; Mrs. Johnny Waldon, Ripley; Mrs. Merrita Robinson, Morton, Ms; Mrs. Annie Lou Short, Memphis; and Mrs. Luna Rogers, Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Downs, Corinth; 22 grandchildren and 30 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were his grandsons.

Phillips, L. A. (Pete) 68, Falkner, died December 26, 1975 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired dairyman and a farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche Phillipa, Falkner; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Jones and Mrs. Nita Bridges, both of Memphis; seven grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Falkner Cemetery. Bro. Latham Bray officiated. Pallbearers were Don Medlin, Gene Smith, Donnie Davidson, David Edwards, Ben Hodges and Laverne Smith.

Porterfield, Mrs. Julia Ann, 92, Walnut, died in the Tippah County Nursing Home Saturday June 14, 1975 after a long illness. She was the widow of Edd Porterfield, a housewife and member of Camp Ground Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Camp Ground Methodist Church with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Bro. Doyle Mitchell officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. She is survived by three sons, Allen Porterfield, Corinth; Dean Porterfield, Walnut; and Birt Porterfield, Pocahontas, Tn; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Prather, New Albany; and Mrs. Mary Pannell, Walnut; 29 grandchildren; 58 g_grandchildren; 20 g_g grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roy Bennett, Clarence Taylor, Jimmy Nails, Woodrow Stanley, Ray Porterfield, and Bobby Prather.

Nails, Tommy Clay, 47, Walnut, died Thursday October 9, 1980, in Magnolia Hospital in Corinth. He was born in Alcorn County, and was a member of Overton Hill Church. He was self=employed as the owner of Nails Pallet Co. Services were held Friday at 3 p. m. in Overton Hill Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. W. E. Sharp officiated, assisted by Rev. Earl Floyd and Rev. James Smith. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Faye Bass Nails, Walnut; one son, Johnny Nails, Walnut; three daughters, Mrs. Becky Gunn, Miss Lisa Nails, and Miss Teresa Nails, all of Walnut; his parents, A. Z. and Mrs. Cleo Nails, Walnut; two brothers, Jimmy and Billy Nails, both of Walnut; two sisters, Mrs. Clara V. Cutberth and Mrs. Mary Jane Bass, both of Walnut; two grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Mack Johnson, J. E. Mathis, Bobby Null, Fred Bass, John H. Wilbanks and J. P. Hodum. Choses as honorary pallbearers were Johnny Bass, Johnny Null, Duke Mathis, Buford Bell, Scally Mathis, Arthur Johnson and McKinley Moss.

Quinn, William Tom, 85, Pocahontas, Tn. died Sunday December 21, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a veteran of WWII, a native of Tippah county, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and salesman of Raleigh Products. His parents were the late John B. and Susan Quinn. Services were held in McBride Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday at 10 a. m. with Bro. William Eaton officiating. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery. Survivors include two brothers, David Quinn, Norfolk, FA; and Roy Quinn, Memphis. His wife, Mrs. Velma Thornton Quinn died in 1978. Pallbearers were Richard Thornton, Perry Thornton, Billy Thornton, Louis Glover, Ray Porterfield, and Wade Robbins. Quinn, Mrs. Natalie Wright, 69, Walnut died Thursday March 13, 1980 at her home in Walnut. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of Walnut First Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late C. N. Wright and Lillian Conner Wright. Services were held Friday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Harmony Cemetery. Bro. William Eaton officiated, assisted by Bro. Tom Smiley. Survivors include her husband, John Perry Quinn, Walnut; two sons, Kenneth Quinn, New Albany; John --hn Quinn, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Brown, Midwest City, OK; and Mrs. Mary Jane Jackson, Coffeeville; two brothers, Ross Wright, Huntsville, Al and Oliver Wright, Walnut; 10 grandchildren and 1 great¬grandchild. Active pallbearers were Ronnie Wright, Jeff Wright, Jack quinn, Leroy Jackson, Mac Johnson, and Jimmy Nowell. Honorary pallbearers were Cecil Stroupe and Billy Stroupe.

Reaves, Lonnie, 86, Meddleton, Tn. died Tuesday, January 29, 1980 in Intricare Nursing Home, Jackson, Tn. He was a retired farmer and member of the Church of Christ. Services were held Wednesday at 1 p. m. in Shackleford Funeral Home Chapel, Bolivar, Tn. with burial in Reaves Cemetery. Malcom George officiated, assisted by John Sasser. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lessie L. Reaves, Middleton; one son, Francis Reaves, Houston, Tx; five daughters, Mrs. Vada Hudson, Ripley; Mrs. Dorris Denton, Bolivar; Mrs. Yvonne Campbell, Jackson, Tn; Mrs. Avis Terry, Memphis; and Mrs. Janice Shavers, Mobile, Al; 14 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Ina Wilbanks, Fulton, Ky; Mrs. Willie Shelley, Dyersburg, TN; Mrs. Ethel Shelley, Memphis; Mrs. Eddie Mae Vaden, Dyersburg, and Mrs. Virginia Permenter, McKenzie, Tn.

Reed, Charlie Edgar, 72, died Saturday, June 28 1980 in Ripley, Ms. He was a native of Tippah County, and a farmer. He was the son the late John Flynn Reed and Mollie Clemmer. Services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Fulmer officiated. Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hermie Shelton Reed, Ripley; two sons, Charles E. Reed, Ripley; and Wayne S. Reed, Atoka, Tn; six daughters, Mrs. Martha O. Lindsey, Mrs. Linda Scott, Mrs. Frances Sweatman and Mrs. Sarah Britt, all of Ripley; Mrs. Myra Forbes, Atoka, Tn; and Mrs. Carolyn Tackett, Tupelo; two sisters, Mrs. Cordie Martindale, Walnut; and Mrs. Maurine Cardwell, Middleton, Tn; 21 grandchildren and 4 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tim Forbes, Gary Reed, John Reed, Ronnie Lindsey, Tommy Hunsucker, and James (Bud) Lindsey.

Reed, James Thomas, 39, died Monday July 31, 1980 in Blue Mountain. He was a native of Tippah County and a carpenter. He was the son of J. C. and Lola Hurt Reed. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Walker officiated,assisted by Bro. J. E. Thurmond. Mr. Reed is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reed, Ripley; one son, James Kenneth Reed, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Deborah Annette McAlister, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Ripley; and Mrs. Marilyn Godwin, Kankakee, Ill; and two half_brothers, Gaylon Moore, Falkner; and Talmadge Moore, Vidalia, La.

Rooker, Melvin Sylvester, Sr. 75, Ashland died at his home Monday, September 1, 1975. He was a retired Tenneco Corp. worker was born in Blue Mountain and a member of First Baptist Church in Ashland. Services were held Tuesday at 4 p. m. at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. bro. W. W. Clark officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lavelle Rooker, Ashland; three sons, M. S. Rooker, Jr. Ripley; Jack Rooker, Yorkville, Ill; and LeRoy Rooker, Sardis; four daughters, Mrs. Cecil Cox, Marks, Ms; Mrs. Robert Bolton, Pope, Ms; Mrs. Kenneth Cox, Batesville, Ms; and Mrs. John Osborne, Decatur, GA; three brothers, Pitner Rooker, Blue Mountain, Charley Rooker, Memphis; and O. F. Rooker, Ashland; a sister, Mrs. W. B. Buchanon, Memphis; 21 grandchildren and 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Sonny Cox, Russell Cox, Jackie Rooker, Billy Bolton, Robert Lee Bolton, Sylvester Bolton, Steve Osborne and Ralph Moore. Reed, Elisha Allen, 67, Falkner was dead on arrival at the Tippah county Hospital Saturday January 6, 1979. Mr. Reed was a farmer and a member of Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Services were held on Monday at 10:30 a. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Bro. Oscar Nichols officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Roberta Reed, Falkner; three daughters, Mrs. Shirley Rutherford, Falkner, Mrs. Jimmie Montgomery, Mayfield, Ky; and Mrs. Ann Tidwell, Rutherford, Tn; two brothers,D. C. Reed, Kennett, Mo; and Pink Reed, Memphis; 6 grandchildren and l g_grandchild. Pallbearers were Don Huddleston, Eddie McMillin, Lawrence Jones, E. B. Jones, David Quinn and Jimmy Hill.

Rutherford, Mrs. Bessie Pearl, 85, Falkner, died Friday March 9, 1979 in the Care Inn Nursing Home, Holly Springs. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of the Falkner Methodist Church. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tiplersville Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Billy Foley. Survivors include three sons, Lemon Rutherford, Jimmy Rutherford, both of Falkner; and Herman Rutherford, Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Hermie Norton, Ripley; Mrs. Ruby Carter and Mrs. Frankie Stephenson, both of Memphis; 23 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roy Harrison, Troy Harrison, Rufus Rutherford, Phil Rutherford, Eddie Norton and Frank Norton.

Rooker, Otis Freeman, 78, Ashland, died Monday May 17, 1976. He was a retired farmer and a member of Ashland Church of Christ. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Ashland Church of Christ with burial in Ashland Church Cemetery. Bro. Richard Travis officiated with Bro. L. A. Doyle assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nora Rooker, Ashland; three sons, Robert N. Rooker, Memphis; Sammy Rooker, Jackson; and Jimmy Rooker, Hickory Flat; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Hensley, Jackson; and Mrs. Sharon Crumpton, Hickory Flat; one brother, F. P. Rooker, Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Ophelia Buchanan, Memphis; 13 grandchildren and 13 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kenneth Rooker, Ronny Rooker, Johnny Rooker, M. S. Rooker Jr. , Melvin Roberson, Buford Simpson, Billy Hood and Jimmy Powers. C:\WP\Q-T

Smith, Mrs. Grace Miller, Ripley, died Monday Nobvember 29, 1977, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Miller, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, Ar. Her husband is Rev. Walter Smith of Ripley, a a retired Methodist minister. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Rev. Blanton Doggett officiated with Rev. Reginald Parsons assisting. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Walter Smith, Ripley; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Elliott, Ripley; one brother, Robert L. Miller, Clarksville, Tn; one sister, Mrs. Creighton Edmondson, Whitewater, Wisc; and 3 grandchildren. Pallbearers were B. G. Horton, Ellis Wildmon, Gary King, Dr. Charles Elliott, Joe Smith and Mike Long.

Rogers, Hillie Albert, 82, Ripley, died Wednesday July 23, 1975 at N. H. E. Memphis Nursing Home. He was a farmer, and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by a son, J. T. Rogers, Memphis; a daughter, Mrs. Artie Taylor, Memphis; a brother, Coleman Rogers, Corinth; 7 grandchildren and 10 g_grandchildren. Pall bearers were Howard Crawford, Vance Crawford, Billy Crawford, J. L. Huddleston, Earl Ray and Coy Mauney. Reaves,

Oscar B. (Buck) 53, Hernando, associate county agent for Miss. Cooperative Extension Service, died Monday April 7, 1975 of a heart attack. Services were held at 3 p. m. Wednesday at Hernando Baptist Church with burial in Hernando Memorial Park. Hernando Funeral Home was in charge. A Retired Army Major, he was secretary of the Miss. Guernsey Assoc. , a charter member of the Hernando Lions Club and a deacon and former clerk at Hernando Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Wanda Dombroski Reaves; a son, Robert Allen Reaves, Hernando; a dughter, Mrs. Diane Lynn Thom, Austin, TX; three brothers, H. C. Reaves, High Point, N. C. ; Ralph Reaves, Kokomo, Ind. and Allen Reaves of El Paso, Tx; a sister, Mrs. W. T. Turner, Jamez Springs, N. M. , and his stepmother, Mrs. Jennie Callicut Reaves, Hernando. Rainer, Joe E. 98, Tiplersville, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Friday March 21, 1975, after a long illness. He was a farmer. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at Rock Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. John Roy McDonald officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Kyle Rainer, Tiplersville; two sons, Lee Rainer, Tiplersville, and Devoe Rainer, Walnut; 10 grandchildren; 14 g_grandchildren; 17 g_g grandchildren.

Ray, Herman Leland, 59, Ashland, died at Tippah County Hospital Monday March 22, 1976. He was a mechanic and a Pentecostal. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Bro. J. C. Hall officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Etoyle Ray, Memphis; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Daniel, Saulsbury, Tn; three sons, Bobby Ray and David Ray of Ashland; and Danny Ray, Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Agnew, Ashland; three brothers, Orval Ray and Ervin Ray, Salusbury, Tn; and Wade Ray, Ashland; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Mae Sneed, Grand Junction, Tn and Mrs. Maxine Gunn, Walnut; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Curtiss Ray, Leland Ray, Danny Hopkins, Walter McKee, Bobby Martindale and Roger Henry.

Reaves, Josie Estella Moffitt, 88, Ripley, died at Tippah County Hospital Friday March 5, 1976, after a short illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ripley. She taught Sunday School for 40 years and Ladies Bible Class of 25 years. She was the widow of Dr. Oscar Price Reaves. Funeral Services were held Saturday at 3 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Rev. Henry Branyan officiated with Bro. Harris Counce Jr. assisting. She is survived by four daughters, Miss Ina Mae Reaves, Ripley; Mrs. Elzie Goodman, Walnut; Miss Leone Reaves, Memphis; and Mrs. J. C. Threadgill Jr. , Natchez; one brother, Mr. J. L. Moffitt, Greenville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dalton Gentry, Baldwyn and Mrs. H. O. Branyan, Saltillo; 13 grandchildren and 26 greatgrandchildren. Pallbearers were Devon Jones, Lonnie Reaves, Bonnie Reaves, Bobby Shan Medlin, Victor Reaves and Dale Reaves. Robertson, Mrs. Zula, 95, Falkner, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Thursday January 12, 1978. Mrs. Robertson was the widow of Jim Robertson and a Baptist. Services were held on Saturday at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, with Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin assisting. She is survived by seven sons, Jack Robertson, Clyde Robertson, Randolph Robertson, and G. P. Robertson, all of Ripley; Lee Robertson, Roby Robertson, both of Tiplersville; Bill Robertson, Cairo, Ill; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Tapp, and Mrs. Nyleene Mitchell, Falkner; one brother, Charlie Drewery, Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Addie Mae Echols, Ripley Manor; 36 grandchildren; 48 g_grandchildren; 8 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Danny Cox, Larry Hill, Benny Carter, Terry Robertson, Freddie Miskelly, Jimmy Wayne Robertson and Jerry Robertson.

Richardson, Mrs. Tommmie M. 90, Memphis, died Tuesday March 11, 1980 in Mid_South Hospital, Memphis. She was a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Mrs. Richardson was a retired sales lady with Goldsmith's in Memphis. She was the daughter of the late Tom Richardson and Lou Mize Richardson. Services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Bro. Steve Defore officiated. Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband, Homer C. Richardson of Memphis. Active pallbearers were Stephen Roberts, Forrest May, Leland Ford, James Farmer, Jimmy Walker, Lindon Love and Ted Lowrey. Keith May was an honorary pallbearer.

Renick, Laban V. , 78, Hickory Flat, died Monday May 26, 1980 in the Union County Hospital. He was a native of Benton County, and served as a member of the Miss. House of Representatives for 12 years for Benton county, and a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Services were held Wednesday at 3 p. m. in the Pine Grove Baptist Church (Benton County) with burial in the church cemetery, with Rev. ClydeThompson officiatins, and assisting were: Rev. Percy Renick, Rev. Dennis Renick and Rev. Ewart Autry. Mr. Renick is survived by four brothers, Leslie E. Renick, Hickory Flat; Rev. Dennis M. Renick, Memphis; J. L. Renick, Memphis; Rev. Percy A. Renich, Lake Panasoffkee, Fla; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Needham, Memphis; Mrs. Wilma Bumpas, Hickory Flat; and Mrs. Annie Lou Farr, Hickory Flat. Pallbearers were Monty Renick, Roger Renick, Delma Renick, James Needham, Rudolph Wilson and Johnny Thompson.

Renfrow, Mrs. Maudie E. 81, Tiplersville, died Saturday January 12, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tiplersville, a housewife and a member of the Tiplersville Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Tiplersville BAptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Dr. Larry L. Potter officiated, assisted by Bro. Earl Floyd and Bro. David Shepherd. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include two sons, Roy Renfrow, Falkner; and Victor Renfrow, Wahiawa, Hawaii; two daughters, Mrs. Janet Roberson, Tiplersville; and Mrs. Ileta Jackson, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Odette Drewery, Memphis; 12 grandchildren and 13 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Horton Jr. , Eddie Bennett, Jimmy Phelps, Benny Hodum, Dale Jackson and Randle Brooks.

Ramer, Larry Robert, 27, died Sunday July 20, 1980 at his home near Falkner. He was a native of Tippah County and was employed at Bench Craft in Falkner. He was the son of Billy and Opal Null Ramer. Services were held Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. at Unity Baptist Church with burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Bro. Ronnie Barefield officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ramer, Falkner; one daughter, Miss Cassie Marie Ramer, Tupelo; two brothers, Steve Ramer and Eddie Ramer, both of Falkner; one sister, Miss Linda Ramer, Falkner. Pallbearers were Jody Vanstory, Gerald Vanstory, Kenny Cook, Dale Clifton, Danny Ray Grear, Jimmy Bonee.

Robertson, Mrs. Patricia (Pat), 29, Falkner, died Wednesday May 14, 1980 at the N. Ms. Medical Center, Tupelo. She was a native of Shelby County, TN. a housewife and a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Services were held Friday at 1:30 p. m. in Ripleu Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Danny Sparks and Bro. Ed Alexander officiated. Survivors include her husband, Dale Robertson, Falkner; one son, Kirby Wadell Robertson, Jr. Falkner; two daughters, Miss Wendy K. Robertson and Miss Brandy Robertson, both of Falkner; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Garrett, Collierville; her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Garrett, Collierville; one brother, Dave Garrett, Milan, Tn; one sister, Mrs. Gloria Cook, Memphis. Pallbearers were Waymon Meeks, J. W. Kellum, Lavaughn Elder, Arvin Meeks, Barry Hickman and Herschell Thrasher.

Renfrow, Mrs. Carley Vance, 84, Ripley, died Friday December 5, 1980 in Tippah County Hospital. A native of Tippah County, she was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held at Beech Hill Church of Christ, Monday at 2:30 p. m. , Gene Thornton officiated, assisted by Howard Reece. Burial was in the church cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her husband, George Renfrow, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Oretha Windham, Taylor, Mi; and Mrs. Rachel Sheller, Rualous, Mi; one brother, L. M. Graves, San Antonio, Tx; one sister, Mrs. Effie Jones, Memphis; 5 grandchildren and seven g_grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Null, George Windham, Randy Windham, Christopher Null, Joe Bailey and Benny Walker.

Robinson, Mrs. Prudie F. 94, died at the home of her daughter, Miss Edwina Robinson, Jackson, Ms. on Wednesday November 12, 1980. She was a loyal and devoted member of the BMCClass of 1904. Miss Edwina, a devoted alumna of Blue Mountain College, is a member of the 1926 graduating class.

Roten, Archie Olin, 72, died Saturday morning October 28, 1978, at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a merchant and a Baptist. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Blanton Doggett. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Birchie Mauney Roten, Ripley; a son, Marion Davis Roten, Ripley; a daughter, Miss Shelby Jean Roten, Jackson; two brothers, Pearl Norman Roten, Ripley; Keener Eason Roten, Memphis; eight sisters, Mrs. Elma B. Michael, Sardis; Mrs. Georgia Duncan McMillin, Falkner; Mrs. Annie Ree Yancey, Ripley; Mrs. Murry Moffitt, Dumas, Mrs. Vernal M. Hollowell, Memphis; Mrs. Elone Ford, Senatobia; Mrs. Irene Yancey, Memphis; Mrs. Gladys Richardson, Ocean Springs. (TJ)

Roberson, Mrs. Frankie Jane, 78, widow of Slea Roberson, died Sunday June 6, 1978 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Services will be at 3 p. m. at North Ripley Baptist Church with burial in New Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Lynn will officiate, assisted by Elder Hassell Wallace, with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. She was a member of the North Ripley Baptist Church. Survivors include on daughter, Mrs. Tommye Young, Mephis; a sister, Mrs. Ola Woods, Walnut; a brother, Sam Barber, Ripley; and two grandchildren (TJ)

Smith, Earl 67, died Tuesday August 23, 1978, at the Oakville Hospital in Memphis. He was a farmer and house painter. Services were held at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Smith, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Alma Watts, Memphis; Mrs. Martha Hobbs, Walls; a son, J. C. Smith, Holly Springs; a sister, Lovie Hopkins, Ashland; two brothers, T. T. Smith and S. A. Smith, both of Memphis; two hal_sisters, Mrs. Alta Ruth Morris, and Mrs. Clara Bell Lackey, both of Memphis; five half_brothers, CurtisSmith, Ashland; Cordis, Wade, Fred Hugh, and Edward Smith, all of Memphis; 7 grandchildren and 7 g_grandchildren. (TJ)

Street, Mrs. Vivian, 57, died Wednesday April 12, 1978, at the N. Miss. Medical Center after and extended illness. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a retired factory worker. Services were held at 10 a. m. at Campground Methodist Church with Rev. L. W. Carpenter officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Harold Street, Oakland; a son, Wayne Street, Southaven; two sisters, Mrs. Cybil Street, Tipelrsville; Mrs. Maxine Rowland, Jackson, Tn; two half¬brothers, Adin and George Kennamore, both of Middleton, Tn; three grandchildren. (TJ) Smith, Richard, 86, Ripley died Monday February 4, 1980 in the N. Ms. Medical Center in Tupelo. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and sawmill worker. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Owen officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Irene Smith, Ripley; one son, Roy Smith, Bentonia, Ms; four daughters, Mrs. Norer Howard, Mrs. Bamer Smith, both of Ripley; Mrs. Edna Thomas, and Mrs. Ina Taylor, both of Oceola, Ar; 32 grandchildren, and 41 great¬grandchilden. Pallbearers were Troy Thomas, Jimmy Thomas, Arlan Thomas, Roy Thurmond, Larry Howard, and Billy Joe Howard. Stoval, Dr. Richard, 43, was found dead in his motel room Tuesday morning, February 1, 1977. A coroner inquest was held and cause of deathe determined as natural causes. Dr. Stovall had been affiliated with the clinic in Walnut for about six months. The remains were shipped to Memorial Funeral Home in Princeton, West Virginia, for burial, on Friday February 4. Ripley Funeral Home had charge of local arrangements.

Short, Mrs. Marie, 48, Ripley died Monday February 13, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was a factory worker and housewife. She was pentecostal. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in Antioch Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Larry Harrison officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by her husband, J. D. Short, Ripley; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie G. Leopard, Ripley; two sons, David Short and Jimmy Short, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Christene Joshlin, Ripley; and Mrs. Inez Sims, Soldwater; two brothers, Lonnie Leopard, Hernando; and Simon Leopard, Ripley; seven sisters, Mrs. Josephine Cook, Senatobia; Mrs. Ruth Sides, Mrs. Etta Thomas, and Mrs. Flora Decanter, all of Ripley; Mrs. Hattie Barns, Mrs. Juanita Leopard, and Mrs. Martha Leopard, all of Victoria, MS; 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Butch James Hinson, Isom Leopard, Walter Sides, Thomas Sanders, David Greer, David Robbins and standby, Bain Leopard.

Shoffner, William Oliver, 40, Walnut died Decemter 12, 1973 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Hardeman Co. Tn. a member of the Baptist Church and a sales Representative. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. December 15 at the Oakland Baptist Church with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. Rev. Darrell Overstreet officiated, assisted by Rev. William Eaton. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Pansy Janes Shoffner, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Bobbie Almond, Charlotte, N. C. ; and three nephews, James E. Bullard, Lloyd Oliver Almond Jr. , and Bill Almond, all of Charlotte, N. C. Pallbearers were Bill Hubbard, Milford Scott, Lester Blair, Jack Elliot, Bob Dexter and Jim Franks.

Smith, Earl M. 51, Holly Springs, died in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis Tuesday December 17, 1974. He was born in Tippah County, a dairyman for N. Miss. Experimental Station and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Rev. Harvey Scott officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Limmie Robinson Smith, Holly Springs; his mother, Mrs. Dovie Smith, Ripley; three sons, Leon Smith, Marks, Ms; Billy Smith, Holly Springs; and Jimmy Smith, Fort Ord, CA; two brothers, Odis Smith, Ripley; and Alton Smith, New Albany; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Lee Ellis, Tupelo; Mrs. Virginia Watson, New Albany; and Mrs. Lois Cox, Blytheville, Ar; 4 grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. L. Huddleston, Marshall Roberson, Carroll Roberson, Jack Leopard, Bobby Smith and Troy Smith. Pope,

Preston Lamar, 82, Independence, died Saturday August 25, 1979 at Memphis Veterans Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Monday at the C. O. Pate Funeral Home in Senatobia with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Independence. HE is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lena Parker Pope, who is formerly of Booneville; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Key, Coldwater, Ms; and Mrs. Myrtle Crockett, Senatobia; and a brother, Selma Pope, Coldwater. Short, Daniel Jerry, 88, Walnut, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital on Thursday December 22, 1977. He was a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Saturday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. Bro. William Eaton officiated. He is survived by three sons, Leslie L. Short, Millington, Tn; J. D. Short, Ripley; and Marlin Short, Walnut; four daughters, Mrs. Linnie Burr, Chicago, Ill; Mrs. Annie Ernest, Pocahontas, Tn; Mrs. Sadie Butler, Walnut; and Mrs. Lucille Brandon, Memphis; one brother, Rube Short, Bolivar; and 20 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Aaron Earnest, J. E. Earnest, Gene Sides, Everett Sides, David Earnest and Fred Thompson. Sefcyk, Mrs. Willard Paulette, 46, Yuma, Arizona was dead on arrival at Yuma Regional Medical Center Thursday January 1, 1976. She was a native of Tippah County, a seamstress and a Baptist. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p. m. at McBride Funeral Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Bro. Guy Hester officiated. She is survived by her father, Henry Moore, Ripley; her mother, Mrs. Thelma Carroll, Memphis; and one son, Stephen Burton. Pallbearers were Ray Yates, O. J. Armstrong, G. H. Mauney, Marlin Lindsey, Frank Pedigo and Thomas McBride.

Settlemires, Mrs. CArrie Nelms, 76, died Tuesday August 26, (1975_76) at the Tippah County Hospital after an extended illness. She was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church. Funeral Services were held Wednesday at 4 p. m. at Lone Oak Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Talley officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with Coleman Funeral Home in charge. Survivors inlcude three sons, Loward W. , Howard J. , and Aaron M. Settlemires, all of Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Rex Lockhart, Mrs. J. R. Davis, Mrs. Nelly Rogers, all of Walnut; 25 grandchildren and 35 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Bobby Settlemires, Elbert Settlemires, Rickey Settlemires, David Settlemires, Junior Settlemires and Jimmy Settlemires.

Shannon, Laron DeFerris, 86, Bedford, VA. died December 11, 1974, at the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Tiplersville, the son of Robert Jackson Shannon and Mrs. Julia Ann Street Shannon. He was a retired dispatcher for the Norfolk and Western Railway, a member of the Forest Methodist Church, a member of the Forest Masonic Lodge No. 245, and a certified lay speaker for the Lynchburg District of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were held December 13, in the Carder Funeral Chapel in Bedford with Rev. L. Carl Whitted officiating. Burial was in the cemetery of Forest Baptist Church with Masonic rites at the graveside. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Virginia Estelle Lazenby Shannon; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Hauser Compher, Purcelleville, Va; and Mrs. Josephine S. Harper, Lakeland, Fl; three sons, Vinson K. Shannon, Forest; William P. Shannon, Port St. Joe, Fl; and L. D. Shannon, Lynchburg; a sister, Mrs. Virgie Thornton, Tiplersville; 9 grandchildren and 11 great¬grandchildren.

Street, Daniel Rudolph, 88, pioneer Lindsay, Oklahoma Broomcorn Dealer, died July 31, 1978 in the Lindsay Municipal Hospital. He was born October 20, 1890 in Ripley, Mississippi and was married May 5, 1918 to Ina Mae Curington in Charley, Texas. He had been a resident of Lindsay for 71 years. At the time of his retirement, he had been a broomcorn dealer for 45 years and had been active in the industry from the early days of the crop in the area. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of First Christian Church. He was a former member of the Rotary Club. Services were at 2:30 p. m. Thursday, August 3 in the First Christian Church. Interment was in the Greenhill Cemetery with the Brown_Boydston Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife, Ina Mae of the home; three daughters, Geneva Bradley, Lindsay; Ilene Shields, Fort Collins,Colo; and Lanora Wilson, Norman; a son, D. R. Street,Jr. Lindsay; 8 grandchildren and 6 great_grandchildren. Mr. Street was the son of Calvin Street and Fannie M. Hall Street, longtime residents of the Ripley Community. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1907.

Stanford, Johnny Malone, 54, Collierville, Tn, died Wednesday, December 27, 1978 at the Fayette County General Hospital in Sommerville, Tn. He was an Inspector for Intenational Harvester Co. and a Baptist. He was a native of Tippeh County and a veteran of WWII. Services were held Saturday at 10 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Fellowship Cemetery. Bro. Roy Marshall officiated, assisted by Bro. James Irvin. He is survived his wife, Mrs. Leone H. Stanford, Collierville; two sons, Jerry Stanford and Jimmy Stanford, both of Collierville; one daughter, Miss Margarett Stanford, Colliervillep; one brother, Glenn Stanford, Austin, TX; two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Clay, Ripley; and Mrs. Leroy Jones, Dumas; 2 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Junior Cook, William E. Cook, Kenneth Cook, Bily Jones, Bobby Jones, Bruce Jones, Lowell Roberts and Charles Hall.

Simpson, Joseph Winston, 49, Ashland died Tuesday October 3, 1978 at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was a factory employee of Hoover Company in Holly Springs, a Korean War veteran, and a member of Ashland Church of Christ. Services were held Thursday at 2 p. m. in Asland Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Richard Travis officiated with Bro Duane Ellis Assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Floy Simpson, Ashland, his mother, Mrs. Lottie Simpson, Ripley; one foster son, Mike Dunlap, Ashland; two brothers, Buford Simpson, and James Simpson, both of Ashland. Pallbearers were Mike Dunlap, Tommy Simpson, Mike Alexander, Arthur McMullen, Waitstill Day and Randy Sampler.

Shappley, Mrs. Ola, 86, Memphis, died July 3, 1979 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis. She was the widow of L. E. Shappley. She was a housewife, a member of the Church of Christ, a former resident of Tippah County and a retired school teacher. Services were held Thursday at 10 a. m. in the Memphis Poplar Funeral Home, with burial in Hamilton Cemetery. Bro. Emerson J. Estes officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Shappley is survived by one son, Ray Shappley, Memphis; two daughters, Mrs. Pattie Sue Scott, Jackson, Mich; and Mrs. Bobbie Clemmet, Mt. Dora, Fl; one half_brother, Thomas W. Peeler, Jr. , Ashland; two sisters, Mrs. Wardie Gay, Falkner; and Mrs. Alma Davis, Memphis; one half_sister, Mrs. Vera Mae Evans, Waterloo, Al; 6 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren.

Quinn, Roy Rodric, 78, Ripley died Tuesday November 28, 1978 at the Tippah County Hospital. He was retired farmer and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Services were held Friday at 11 a. m. in the Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Bill BAker officiated, with Bro. Jerry Guess and Bro. Randy Bostick assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Quinn, Dumas; four sons, Thomas Quinn, Charles Quinn, both of Dumas; Leroy Quinn, Zion, Ill; Jimmy Quinn, Ripley; eight daughters, Mrs. Jo Nell Jeter, Mrs. Virginia Robbins, both of Ripley; Mrs. Birdie Garrison, West Hollywood, Fl; Mrs. Katherine McKellar, Mrs. Mattie Thunderburk, both of Dumas; Mrs. Dorothy Jean Dobnikar, Mrs. Mildred Swanson, Miss Betty Lou Quinn, all of Zion, Ill; one brother, Edd Quinn, Eupora, Ms; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Gramer, Eupora; 20 grandchildren and 12 great_grandchilden. Pallbearers were Ronny Nunnally, Bobby Carpenter, Ricki Bullock, Leamon Loveless, Bill Fair and Jimmy Cartwright.

Smith, Nachesca Nicole, three_day old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith, Ripley died Friday August 24, 1979 in the N. Miss. Medical Center. Services were held Saturday at 4 p. m. in the Academy Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. James Lewis officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by her parents, Dennis and Nancy Smith, Ripley; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Akins, and Mrs. Annie Smith, all of Ripley; two great_grandmothers, Mrs. Ola Smith Cousar, Cotton Plant, and Mrs. Lois Kirkman, Ripley.

Still, George, Jr. 64, died Thursday March 6, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital. Services were Monday at 2 p. m. at Union Grove Methodist Church, of which he was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Arthur Herod officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include a son, James Ellis Still, Racine, Wis; a foster daughter, Miss Mable Lowery, Ripley; three brothers, Lucien Still, Tiplersville; Joe and Milton Still, both of Walnut; four sisters, Mrs. Mozell Wilson, St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Anna Laura Coner, Bolivar, Tn; Mrs. Ruby Prather, Nashville, Tn; and Mrs. Jenny V. Wilson, Detroit, Mich; 3 grandchildren. (TJ)

Shackelford, Lloyd Mitchell, 66, Ripley, died Saturday October 13, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver for Tippah County School System, a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Rucker Cemetery. Bro. Lester Coates officiated, assisted by Bro. Edd CAsteel. Mr. Shackelford leaves his wife, Mrs. Beatrice May Shackelford, Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Jane Bell, Walnut; Mrs. Wanda Yancey and Mrs. Carol Hurt, both of Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Shackelford, Ripley; one brother, Leroy Shackelford, Ripley; 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Shackelford, Julian Shackelford, Gerald Beibers, Dr. Lowell Ketchum, James May, Teddy May, Dale May and Bobby Shan Medlin.

Sparks, Mrs. Hermie Dee, 75, Dumas, died Tuesday October 16, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. A native of Tippah County, she was a housewife and a Methodist. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Jacob Chapel Methodist Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Jimmy Harris. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her husband, William Ernest Sparks, Dumas; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Hogan and Mrs. Edwina Hurt, both of Ripley; one sister, Mrs. Floy Smith, Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 10 g_grandchidlren. Mrs. Sparks also had two sons, Dale and Perry Sparks, who pre_deceased her. Pallbearers were Phil Sparks, Harold Smith, Wayne Carter, Euclid Carter, William Burton and Herman Freeman.

Shappley, Mrs. Polly Smith, 81, Ripley died at the Tippah County Hospital on June 25, 1976. She was a housewife and a member of the Church of Christ. Services were held on Sunday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetry. Bro. Guy Hester officiated. She is survived by two sons, Russell Shappley, Ripley; and Jerry Shappley, Southaven; one daughter, Mrs. Katherin Danforth, Climax Springs, Mo; one brother, Richard Smith; 10 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Gaston Wallace, Leon Huddleston, Martin Ellis, Marshall Roberson, Phil Wommack, and Cleo Wilbanks.

Smith, Leland Bernic (L. B. ) 67, Memphis died at the Midsouth Hospital in Memphis December 11, 1976. He was a native of Tippah County, a foreman for United State Steel Corp. where he had worked for 38 years, and a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p. m. at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Providence Cemetery. Bro. Eugene Walden officiated, assisted by Bro. L. E. Horton. Mr. Smith is survived by three brothers, Lamont Smith and Vaughn Smith, Chalybeate; and Donald Smith, Memphis; two half¬brothers, George W. Floyd, Jr. , and Eugene Floyd, Ripley. Pallbearers were David Vandiver, B. G. Horton, Lymon Drewery, Palmer Harrison, Roy Smith and Arthur Mathis.

Stroupe, Mrs. Frances (Fannie) Catherine, 88, Ripley, died in the Mid_South Christian Nursing Home in Memphis Friday July 18, 1975. She was the widow of William Henry Stroupe, a housewife and a member of Beech Hill Church of Christ. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. at Beech Hill Church of Christ with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Bro. Marvin Rainey officiated with Bor. David Lipe assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Leonard J. Stroupe and Wade Stroupe, both of Ripley; 11 grandchildren and 2 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Garlon Stroupe, Vernon Stroupe, Neil Stroupe, Glenn Stroupe, Hal Stroupe and Billy Stroupe.

Smith, Emma Frances, 40, Memphis, died at the Baptist Memorial Hospital Monday July 5, 1976. She was an employee of Ivers and Pond Piano Co. in Memphs and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Services were held in the Chapel of McBride Funeral Home with burial in the Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Luther McKissack officiated with Bro. Gene Smith assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Irene Murry, Blue Mountain; one son, Bobby Wayne Smith, Blue Mountain; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Smith Berry, Ft. Worth, Tx; one brother, Richard Murry, Blue Mountain; two sisters, Mrs. Margie Davis and Miss Linda Murry, both of Dallas, Tx.

Smith, Mrs. Lillie C. 93, widow of John E. Smith died at the Tippah County Hospital December 13, 1975. She was a native of Tippah County and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Services were held at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Rucker Cemetery on Sunday at 2 p. m. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated, assisted by Bro. Bill Colter. She is survived by three daughters, Miss Lucille Smith, Miss Gladys Smith, and Mrs. B. G. Bartlett, all of Ripley; two sons, Raymond Smith and Allen Smith, both of Ripley; 14 grandchildren; 27 g_grandchildren; 5 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee Smith, Neal Yancey, Benny Yancey, Junior Smith, Clifford Yancey and Herman Clemmer.

Speck, Mrs. Virginia Ratliff, 69, Flat River, Mo. died Sunday March 14, 1976 at Farmington Community Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a retired schoolteacher and a Baptist. Funeral Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Academy Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro James Lewis officiated with Bro. Marvin Grubbs assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by her husband, Cecil E, Speck, Flat River, Mo; one daughter, Mrs. Gloria Sexton, Normal, Ill; one brother, W. T. Ratliff, Knoxville, Tn; one sister, Miss Frances Ratliff, Greenville; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were J. S. Speck, Johnny Weeden, Bill Ratliff, Jr. , Horace Weatherly, Talmadge Littlejohn and Watson Littlejohn.

Springer, Martin Theo, 80, Houston, died Friday October 24, 1980 at Houston Community Hospital after an extended illness. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Services were at 2 p. m. Saturday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Ken Marler officiating. Burial was in the Chickasaw Memorial Garden. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Springer, Houston; two sons, Erol Springer, Little Rock, Ar; and Glen Springer, Tupelo; two daughters, Mrs. Janice Sartor, Ripley; and Mrs. Mary Bounds, Houston; a brother, John A. Springer, Houston; a sister, Mrs. Sally Thompson, Houston; 10 grandchildren and 7 great¬grandchildren.

Skinner, Mrs. Sallie, 76, died Thursday July 17, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Allen Duncan and the late Laura Jane Waldon. Services were held Saturday at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Bro. Eddie Alexander officiated. Mrs. Skinner is survived by one son, Billy Skinner, Tiplersville; one brother, Tom Rogers, Middleton; one sister, Mrs. May Timmons, Ripley; two grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Carl Timmons, Marion Holley, Arvin Meeks, Waymon Meeks, Bob Waldon, and Hugh Waldon.

Scott, L. C. 58, Ripley, died Saturday, May 10, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Benton County and a Methodist. He was employed in janitorial service in Fisherville, Tn. but was disabled the past 8 years. Services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Benton County. Bro. J. C. Hall officiated. Mr. Scott is survived by his mother, Mrs. Bama Scott, Macon, Tn; five sons, Wayne Scott, Collierville, Tn; James Scott, Collierville; Joe Scott, and Jim C. Scott, both of Memphis; Thomas Scott, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl; three brothers, Melvin Scott, Somerville, Tn; W. C. Scott, Selmer, Tn; and Robert Scott, Williston, Tn; one sister, Mrs. Mavis Darnell, Macon, Tn; 7 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bobby Scott, Jerry Scott, David Scott, Wayman Williams, Mike Henry, and Edward Sides.

Short, Mrs. Martha Alice, 82, wife of David Short, died Friday May 2, 1980? at the Tippah County Hospital. Services were held at 4 p. m. Sunday at Shiloh Methodist Church , burial in the church cemetery. Shackelford Funeral Home of Selmer, Tn. in charge. She leaves four daughters, Mrs. Lucille Plaxico, Walnut; Mrs. Eula Barrett, Alamo, Tn; Mrs. Denna Moore, Memphis; Mrs. Lola Ruth Warren, St. Louis; four sons, Clayton Short, Memphis, Bernis Short, Finville, Mich; O. V. Short, Walnut; and R. L. Short, Millington; a sister, Mrs. Ozela Robertson, Ripley; three brothers, Frank Walker,. Falkner; Verden Walker, St. Louis; and Jimmy Lee Walker, Marked Tree, Ar.

Stanford, Mrs. Ila, 88, Ripley, died Thursday October 2, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Union County, a housewife, and a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Memphis. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. James Lewis, Bro. J. E. Thurmond, and Bro. Duail Corbett officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Stanford leaves four sons, G. P. Stanford, Jr. Ripley; Ellis H. Stanford, Tallahassee, Fl; George W. Stanford and James M. Stanford, both of Southaven; five daughters, Mrs. Lillian Graves, Mrs. Hermie Mercer, Mrs. Edith Thurmond, all of Ripley; Mrs. Ela Davis, Memphis; and Mrs. Geraldine Goudlock, Cotton Plant; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Lee Magill, Dumas; Mrs. Macie Barton, Maben; and Mrs. Lois Lindsey, Bentley, Ka; 13 grandchildren; 11 g¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Bondy Knowles, Esque Knowles, Mike Turner, C. Y. Graves, Eddie Thurmond, and Lee Goudlock.

Smith, Ms. Hazel I. 82, Memphis, died Thursday October 23, 1980 in Methodist Hospital North, Memphis. She was a native of Dumas, a homemaker, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Prospect Cemetery. Bro Mike Keenum officiated. Ms. Smith is survived by one daughter_in_law, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Memphis; one brother, Kimble Smith, Dumas; one grandchild and two great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Randy Smith, James Smith, Euclid Gaillard, Charles Gaillard, John D. Gaillard and Jimmy Gaillard.

Smith, Lonnie, 99, Ripley, died Saturday January 5, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a retired farmer, brick layer and carpenter. Services were held Sunday at 10:a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New York Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. Survivors include four sons, Dalton Smith, Ripley; Anderson Smith, Olive Branch; Clayton Smith, Memphis; and Roy H. Smith, Murfreesboro, Tn; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Valentine, Azusa, Ca; and Mrs. Jewel Copeland, Memphis; 18 grandchildren; 29 g¬grandchildren; and 2 g_g_grandchildren. Serving as pallbearers were Hugh Henson, Harold Smith, Andy Smith, Bobby Smith, Clinton Smith, and Earl Lewellen.

Sperling, Mrs. Alberta, 65, died Monday December 22, 1980 at her home in Ripley. She was born in Ocean City, New Jersey, and was a member of the Catholic Church. She was a housewife and saleslady. Services were held Tuesday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Father Gerry Bishop officiated. She is surbvived by two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Barth, Philadelphia, Pa; and Mrs. Gertrude Risley, Daytona, Fl. Mrs. Sperling's husband, Robert W. Sperling, pre_deceased her. Pallbearers were Arnold Smith, Roy Hurt, Frank Humphrey, Lewis Davis, R. B. Rosson, and Bill Wallis.

Smith, Mrs. Floy, 85, Ripley, died Sunday November 30, 1980 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. Services were held Tuesday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New York Cemetery. Bro. M. E. Gregg officiated, assisted by Bro. John McCallum. Survivors include two sons, Harold Smith, Ripley; and Dennis Smith, Houston, Tx; two daughters, Mrs. Morgan Yates, and Mrs. Curtis McCollum, both of Ripley; 14 grandchildren; 15 great¬grandchildren; 7 great_great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Kenneth Hogue, Greg Yates, Dale Morgan, Tim Smith, Bonnie Smith and W. M. Yates.

Sweatman, William Bryant, 79, Ripley, died Wednesday November 29, 1978. He was a retired farmer. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Chapel with burial in Turner's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Onnie Sweartman, Ripley; seven sons, Clyde Sweatman, Mobile, Al; Clifford Sweatman, Pontiac, Mich; J. B. Sweatman, Eudean Sweatman, Charles Sweatman, all of Ripley; Truman Sweatman, Corinth; Billy Gene Sweatman, Horn Lake; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Robbins, Ripley; and Mrs. Beatrice Mauney, Southaven; 14 grandchildren and 9 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Carl Sweatman, Earnest Sweatman, Fagin Sweatman, Cleatus Robbins, Marlin Grisham, Donny Mauney and Larry Mauney.

Stewart, Kenneth L. 56, Greenwood, MS. died Tuesday December 23, 1980 in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was born in Tippah County and worked as an elevator operator with Shipley Grain Co. Greenwood. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of Greenwood First Presbyterian Church. Services were held Friday at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Bryant officiating. Burial was in Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A memorial service was also held at Greenwood First Presbyterian Church in Greenwood Sunday at 3 p. m. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Bobbie Jean Braddock Stewart, Greenwood; one son, Brad Stewart, West Memphis,Ar; three brothers, Joe Wayne Stewart, Starkville; Bill Stewart, Memphis; and Travis Jones, Tiplersville; two sisters, Mrs. Nelda Ruth Angeron, Biloxi; and Mrs. Shirley Saine, Memphis; his step_mother, Mrs. Jean Stewart, Ripley; one grandson, Brad Stewart Jr. Pallbearers were Don Short, Bobby Aey, Ronnie Braddock, Chuck Braddock, Lester Shipley, Frazier Shipley, David Sims and Buddy Black.

Turner, Mrs. Annie H. 58, died Monday December 31, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Alcorn County, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Junior Johnson officiated, assisted by Bro. Raymond Roberson. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include her husband, Vertis Turner, Ripley; three sons, Joe A. Turner, Saltillo; James M. Turner and Lee A. Turner, both of Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Holmes and Mrs. Jeanette Burns, both of Ripley; four brothers, Bill Windham, Edd Windham, Paul Windham, and Abb Windham, all of Ripley; eight sisters, Mrs. Ruth Cisson, Mrs. Ora Mauldin, Mrs. Frances Bryant, Mrs. Lavon Bass, all of Ripley; Mrs. Lavernar Greer, Baldwyn; Mrs. Lottie Pritchard, Humboldt, Tn; and Mrs. Alberta Stone, Vicksburg, Mi; 11 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Michael Turner, Barry Bass, Robert Cissom, Jerry Bryant, Frank Johnson, C. W. Prewitt and Johnny Johnson. Lee Earl Barkley and Jimmy Dale Burns served as honorary pallbearers.

Thornton, Mrs. Martha Vernell, 59, Tiplersville, died Thursday October 28, 1980 in the North Miss. Medical Center, Tupelo. She was a native of Hardeman County, a homemaker, and a member of Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church. Services were held Friday at 2:30 p. m. in New Salem Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Bill Colter, Bro. James Melton and Bro. W. E. Eaton officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Thornton is survived by her husband, Luther Thornton, Tiplersville; three daughters, Mrs. Elaine McAfee, Mrs. Louise Thrasher, both of Tiplersville; and Mrs. Valeria Weatherly, Walnut. Pallbearers were Richard Thornton, James Thornton, Leroy Thornton, Phillip Camburn, Roy Lee Pannell and Jerry Camburn.

Terrell, Mrs. Hermie Oneil, 66. died Saturday March 29, 1980 in the Marshall County Hospital in Holly Springs. She was a native of Benton County and a member of the Oakland Baptist Church. She worked as a textile worker and homemaker. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Rev. William Eaton officiated, assisted by rev. Ronnie Mitchell. Survivors include her husband, Herschel Terrell, Walnut; one daughter, Mrs. Greta Faye Wright, Corinth; two brothers, Basil Seawright, Walnut; and Raymond Seawright, Memphis; 5 grandchildren, and 3 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee Terrell, Herschel Wright, Danny Wright, Hugh Seawright, Paul Wright, and Angelo Mitropoulos.

Tapp, Mrs. Emily Huddleston, 86, Walnut, died Thursday November 1, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a housewife and a member of the Oakland Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday at 10 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Little Hope Cemetery. Rev. James Melton officiated, assisted by Rev. William Eaton. Mrs. Tapp is survived by two sons, S. A. Tapp, Walnut; and James J. Tapp, Corinth; eight daughters, Mrs. Carra James, Ripley; Mrs. Mayon Paseur, Berlin Heights, Ohio; Mrs. Lillian James, Mrs. Natalie Gray, both of Falkner; Mrs. Ruby James, Mrs. Inez Luna, both of Walnut; Mrs. Omie Davis and Mrs. Nettie Brown, both of Memphis; two brothers, Elbert Huddleston and Charlie Huddleston, both of Ripley; five sisters, Mrs. Ethel Janes, Slayden; Mrs. Betty Janes, Walnut; Mrs. Clara Gattis, Ripley; Mrs. Evie Janes, and Mrs. Dora Brown, both of Ashland; 36 grandchildren and 39 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Claude James, Timmy Brown, Ronnie James, Johnny James, Eddie Davis, Jerry Luna, Jim Luna and Lonnie Tapp. Grandsons of Mrs. Tapp served as honorary pallbearers.

Taylor, Mrs. Damie Catherine, 85, Ripley died Sunday October 14, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery, near Ripley. Bro. Randy Isbell officiated. Mrs. Taylor is survived by one son, W. L. Matlock, Dumas; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy Jackson, Southaven; and Mrs. Horace Hughey, Memphis; two brothers, George Wooley, Ripley, and Rodney Wooley, Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Irene Martin, Ripley; 5 grandchildren; 14 great_grandchildren; and 5 g_g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were W. D. Matlock, Jimmy Welch, Hubert Patton, Fred Bullock, Robert Wooley and Fred Shinault.

Thompson, Archie Coneal (Bud), 76, BLue Mountain died Friday August 22, 1975. He was a retired farmer and a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at Flat Rock Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Clyde Thompson officiated with Dr. Douglas Clark assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Edwards Thompson, Blue Mountain; four sons, Joel C. Thompson, Greenville, S. C. ; Cecil Thompson, Miami, Fl; Granville Thompson, Blue Mountain; and J. V. (Billy) Thompson, Blue Mountain; a brother, Mack Thompson, Hickory Flat; a half_sister, Mrs. Blanche Logan, Memphis; 9 grandchildren and 8 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Larry Robbins, Paul Harrington, Joe Harrington, E. B. Raymer, Jerry Fowler and Reggie Caviness.

Thurmond, Frank Marion, 83, Blue Mountain, died at North Miss. Medical Center March 25, 1976. He was a retired farmer and a member of New Hope Methodist Church. His wife was the late Winnie Gibbs Thurmond. Services were held Saturday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated with Bro. Don Sparks assisting. He is survived by two son, Charles Thurmond and Leroy Thurmond, both of Blue Mountain; one daughter, Mrs. Jack A. Childers, Germantown; three brothers, Jack Thurmond and Clarence Thurmond, both of Memphis; and W. T. Thurmond, Jackson, Tn; three sisters, Mrs. Claude Reaves and Mrs. James Gibson, both of Blue Mountain; and Mrs. John Tatum, Memphis; 5 grandchildren. Active pallbearers were Gerald Thurmond, Jackie Childers, Allen Britt, Derek Meadows, William Griffin, Allen Gibson. Honorary pallbearers were Lester Thomas, Truett Heavener, Guy Hicks, John Hutchinson, Robert Walker, Luther Barkley, S. V. Hughey and Dock Hutchinson.

Tucker, Jessie, 65, Ripley died Wednesday April 21, 1976 at the Tippah County Hospial. He was a mechanic and had been disabled since 1955. He was a member of Palmer Baptist Church. Services were held at 2 p. m. Thursday at McBride Funeral Chapel with burial in Flat Rock Cemetery. Bro. Bruce Cappleman officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ora Tucker, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Peeler, Ripley and Mrs. Mae Hatcher, Memphis; one brother, Lonnie B. Tucker, South Gate, Ca; three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Basham, Ripley, Tn; Mrs. Cassie Liston and Mrs. Lillie Shaver, both of Tunica; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Alvie Jackson, Perry Smith, Ralph Smith, Johnny Timmons, Darrell Jackson and Danny Jackson.

Tapp, James Vardeman, Sr. 70, Ripley, died February 12, 1976, in the Tippah County Hospital. Mr. Tapp was the Union Oil Distributor and a member of the First Baptist Church in Ripley. He was a native of Benton County. The funeral was held at 10 a. m. Saturday at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memorial Garden. Bro Harris Counce, Jr. officiated, assisted by Bro Lamar Bell. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rose Tapp, Ripley; one son, J. V. (Butch) Tapp, Jr. Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. Gale Shelton, Ripley; Mrs. Ann Goudy, Clearwater, Fl; and Miss Nancy Tapp, Ripley; two brothers, Tom Tapp and Earl Tapp, Ripley; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Weatherly, Byhalia; and Mrs. Sudie Jones, Ripley; 5 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tommy Tapp, Kenneth Jones, Gene Tapp, S. A. Tapp, Mike Tapp, and James Tapp.

Taylor, Howard N. 84, Ripley, died Wednesday March 16, 1977, at Union County General Hospital in New Albany. Mrs. Taylor was a farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in Peoples Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Randy Isbell officiated with Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dammie Taylor, Ripley; four sons, Verna Taylor, Glendale, Ariz; Cletus Taylor, Charles Taylor and Gerald Taylor, all of Ripley; six daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell, Danville, Ill; Mrs. Annie Reaves, Cordova, Tn; Mrs. Tishis Childers, Mobile, Al; Mrs. Nyleen Bridges, Falkner; Mrs. Inez Box, Germantown, Tn; and Mrs. Jeanette Huebschman, Ripley; one brother, Lee Taylor, Tiplersville; one sister, Mrs. Onnie Rogers, Walnut; 28 grandchildren and 24 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Duane Reaves, Johnny Reaves, Mike Bridges, Phillip Box, Dee Box Jr. , and Eugene Taylor.

Terry, Mrs. Emmer A. 72, Gallatin, Mo. died on Sunday April 22, 1979. She was a housewife and a member of Oakland Baptist Church. She was a native Tippah Countian. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in New Salem Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. William Eaton officiated, with McBride Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Alvey Terry, Gallatin, Mo; four brothers, W. C. Wood, Earl Wood, both of Walnut; Ward Wood, Middleton, Tn; and Coley Wood, Byhalia, Ms; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Lewis, Germantown, Tn; and Mrs. Lura Smith, Memphis. Pallbearers were Jerry Lewis, Ken Smith, Ronnie Wood, Ladrod Wood, Chip Smith, Phillip Bates, Thomas Bates and Edward Wilbanks.

Turner, Mrs. Della Mae, 88,Dumas, died Monday January 22, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the widow of Joe P. Turner and a Baptist. SErvices were held on Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated with Bro. Randy Bostick assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by three sons, Vertis Turner, J. B. Turner, both of Ripley; and Vernon Turner, Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Vera Cissom, Blue Mountain; Mrs. Euwilda White, Dumas; and Mrs. Era Mae Johnson, Falkner; one sister, Mrs. Genevia Crawford, Dumas; 20 grandchildren; 30 g_grandchildren and 1 g_g_grandchild. Pallbearers were Frank Johnson, Michael Turner, Randy Turner, Jerry Turner, Lee Turner, Joe Turner, Robert Hill and John Vandygriff.

Tigrett, Mrs. Evelyn Wright, 52, Booneville, died March 5, 1979 at the Northeast Miss. Hospital in Booneville. She had served as chairman of the math department of NE Miss Jr. College for 30 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Booneville. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 11 a. m. in the First United Methodist Church in Booneville with burial in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Rev. Charles Potts officiated, with McMillan Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her husband, James M. Tigrett, Booneville; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Jean Alford, Tuscaloosa, Al; her father, E. B. Wright, Booneville; one brother, Bill Wright, Jackson, Ms; and one sister, Mrs. Jean Martin, Tupelo.

Terrell, Herschel, 68, Walnut, died Sunday June 15, 1980 at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Rector, Ar. retired from the US Army, a WWII veteran and a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 10 a. m. in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Bro. William Eaton officiated and Bro. Edd McCafferty assisted. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Greta Wright, Walnut; one brother, Waymon E. Terrell, Poplar Bluff, Ar; two sisters, Mrs. Helen DeSalvo, Poplar Bluff,Ar; and Mrs. Nellie BAtes, Versailles, Ky; five grandchildren and three great_grandchildren. Tate, Mrs. Josephine, 82, Ripley, was dead on arrival at Tippah County Hospital Tuesday November 30, 1976. Mrs. Tate was owner and operator of Tate Drug Store. She was the widow of Mr. Walter Tate and a member of First Baptist Church. Services were held Thursday, at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Ripley Cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mae Bready, Ripley and Mrs. Maude Graves, New Albany; one grandchild, Mrs. William Pegg, Jr. Memphis; and one great_grandchild. Tidwell, Tullie Wade, 66, Ripley, apparently drowned Saturday night, December 13, 1975, along with Ruby Nell Chatham, 55 Dorsey. The bodies were found in Tidwell's car which was submerged in the swimming pool at Chiz's Motel on 45 N. in Tupelo, Monday around noon. It is believed that hey had been in the pool since around 11 o'clock Saturday night. After Tidwell did not return home Saturday night the family became worried and called hospital and the highway patrol to locate him. Monday his two sons and a daughter_in_law were looking for him in Tupelo, and after hearing that they had planned to go to Chiz's Saturday night, they went there to inquire if they had been seen. At that time they saw the car in the pool. Mr. Tidwell was a Civil Engineer Technician with the Soil Conservation Service, and had planned to retire in January. He was a member of the West Ripley Church of Christ. Services for Mr. Tidwell were held Wednesday at 10 a. m. at McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Bro Howard Reece conducted the funeral. He is survived by three sons, Melvin Tidwell and Phillip Tidwell, Memphis; Shan Tidwell, Blue Mountain; one daughter, Mrs. Dianne Brooks, Memphis; three brothers, Barney Tidwell and Leonard Tidwell, Ripley and Leland Tidwell, Dyce, Ar; two sisters, Mrs. Dossie farrow, and Mrs. Ludie Crum, both of Ripley; and 10 grandchildren.

Powell, George W. 64, retired postal clerk, died January 28, 1979 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was the son of the late Hicks and Mary Drewry Powell of the Chalybeate Community. He was a veteran of WWII, a deacon and Sunday School teacher of Graham Heights Baptist Church in Memphis. Survivors include his wife, Mary Swisher Powell, Mmephis; two daughters, Nancy Powell Carithers, Morthcross, Ga; and Deborah Powell, Memphis; one grandson; one sister, Mrs. Geneva Campbell, Walnut; three brothers,, E. V. Powell, Clinton, Ms; Hugh Powell, Memphis, and Guy Powell, Hopewell Community, Benton County. Funeral services were conducted January 30, at Forest Hill Funeral Home East by Rev. Ron Seecharan, his pastor. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery East. Smith, Miss Ina Fay, 54, was one of the 15 ladies who died on smoke inhalation in the fire at the Ellisville State School at Ellisville, Ms in Jones County December 9, 1978. She was a native of Tippah County and a Baptist. Funeral services were held at 11 a. m. Monday, December 11 at the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Weir's Chapel Cemetery. Bro. Jimmy Walker was the officiating minister. He was assisted by Bro. Harris Counce Jr. Survivors include three brothers, Enoch Smith and Herman Smith, Ripley; and Fred Smith, Tupelo; five sisters, Mrs. Hildreth Dees, Mrs. Cecil Williams, Mrs. Zack Ledbetter and Mrs. J. L. Holliday, all of Ripley; and Mrs. Mansel Conner, Memphis. Pallbearers were Edwin Dees, Sidney Ledbetter, Freddie C. Smith, Frankie Conner, Mike Smith and Timmie Smith.

Vandygriff, Mrs. Lovie Viola, 72, Ripley, died Tuesday September 23, 1980 in the Union County Hospital in New Albany. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife, and a member of the Baptist Church. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro. Jim Irvin officiated, assisted by Bro. Faban Clark. Survivors include six sons, John Thomas, Edward and William, all of Blue Mountain; Wayne, James and Jackie Vandygriff, all of Ripley; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Childers, Mrs. BEatrice King, both of Ripley; Mrs. Vernice Hopkins, Blue Mountain and Mrs. Judy Hatfield, Wheeler; two brothers, Clarence Greer, Ripley; Johnny Greer, Dumas; three sisters, Mrs. Sallie Lou Vandygriff, Mrs. Ora Vandygriff, Dumas; and Mrs. Mamie Lee Thomas, Ripley; 25 grandchildren, and 1 g_grandchild. Pallbearers were Walter Vandygriff, Junior Thomas, Billy Greer, Clifford Vandygriff, Bobby Greer and Johnny Beavers. Vandygriff, Thomas Jackson, Blue Mountain, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Monday April 14, 1980. Born in Benton County, Mr. Vandygrif was a retired farmer and a member of the Methodist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 3:30 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Blue Mountain Cemetery. Bro Jim Irvin officiated, assisted by Bro. Faban Clark. Survivors include his wife,. Mrs. Lovie Vandygriff, Blue Mountain; six sons, John Thomas Vandygriff, Edward Vandygriff, William Vandygriff, all of Blue Mountain; Wayne Vandygriff, James Vandygriff, and Jackie Vandygriff, all of Ripley; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel Childers, Mrs. Beatrice King, both of Ripley; Mrs. Vernice Hopkins, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Judy Hatfield, Wheeler; 25 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Junior Clark, Bobby Greer, Be Thomas, Clifford Vandygriff, Wayne King and Walter Vandygriff. Ussery, Charles Olen, 66, Ripley died Friday August 22, 1980 at his home. Mr. Ussery was born in Annam, Ill. and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was also a Mason and was employed as an operating engineer. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memorial Garden. Bro. Harris Counce Jr. officiated. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha B. Ussery, Ripley; three daughters, Mrs. W. A. McHie, East Moline, Ill; Mrs. Paul B. Smith, Columbia, Ill; and Mrs. J. W. Graves, Ripley; one brother, Everett Ussery, Anderson, Ind; 9 grandchildren and 1 g¬grandchild. Pallbearers were W. A. McHie, Paul B. Smith, J. W. Graves, Mark Smith, Mitch Haller, and Kim Van Voltenberg.

Wilbanks, Mrs. Ethel Presley, 91, Memphis, died Thursday April 10, 1980 in the Baptist Hospital, Memphis. She was a native of Tippah County. a housewife, and a member of Campground Methodist Church. She was the widow of the late Oliver Floyd Wilbanks. Services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday at Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Providence Cemetery. Bro. Steve DeVore officiated. Survivors include two sons, J. Z. Wilbanks and Oliver Wilbanks, both of Memphis; three daugters, Mrs. Pauline Johnston, Blue Mountain, Mrs. Lucille Austin, and Mrs. Beatrice Wilbanks, both of Memphis; 16 grandchildren; 34 g_grandchildren; 7 g_g¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were David L. Johnston, J. O. Johnston, J. R. Cousins, Jerle Davis, Terry Byrnes,Jimmy Porter, Wayne Johnston, and Jim Cohea.

Wilbanks, Mrs. Inez E. 66, Tiplersville, died Thursday, February 14, 1980 in Tippah County Hospital. She was a native of Tippah County, a housewife and a member of County Line Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late John H. Flake and Mrs. Bama Harrison Flake. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel wtih burial in Providence Cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated, with Bro. David Sheppard and Bro. Billy Jones assisting. Survivors include her husband, Elmore Wilbanks, Tiplersville; one son, Rev. Jimmy Wilbanks, Milan, Tn; two daughters, Mrs. Lilly Huff, and Mrs. Brenda Gray, both of Memphis; her step_mother, Mrs. Myrtle Flake, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Iola Sexton, Falkner and Mrs. Sybil Powell, of Southaven; four half_brothers, Murry Flake, Ripley; Clyde Flake, Pocahontas, Tn; Dale Flake, Fl; and Marshall Flake, Memphis; four half_sisters, Mrs. Barbara Voyles, Mrs. Shirley Spencer, both of Brownfield; Mrs. Thelma Pafford, Memphis; Mrs. Kathleen Mathis, Walnut; 5 grandchildren; two g¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were Tim Gray, Andy Walker, Marshall Flake, Bobby Sexton, Ward Clifton, Kenneth Cross, Lavaughn Sexton, and Clyde Flake.

Welch, Mrs. Lessie C, 79, Memphis, died Monday January 21, 1980 at her residence. She was a native of Tippah County, and a long¬time member of the Falkner Baptist Church. She worked for Memphis Veterans Hospital for 27 yearsm, retiring in 1964. Graveside services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Falkner Cemetery. Bro. Bill Foley officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include two sons, Wallace Welch and Waymon Welch, both of Memphis; two brothers, Solomon Cross and Ancel Cross, both of Falkner; three sisters, Mrs. Wayne Wilkins, Memphis; Mrs. Bill Robinson, and Mrs. Fred G. Thieson, both of Corinth; 4 grandchildren and 4 g_grandchildren.

Walden, Zeke Eugene, 79, Tiplersville, died Sunday September 28, 1980 in Rest Haven Nursing Home in Ripley. Born in Tippah County, he was a carpenter and farmer, and a member of Providence Baptist Church. Services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Verona Cemetery. Bro. Ron Mitchell officiated. He is survived by one son, Rev. Eugene Walden, Tiplersville; two brothers, Cecil Walden, Ft. Worth, Tx; and Elick Walden, Tupelo; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille McDivitt, Mrs. Ada Pierce, and Miss Cynthia Walden, all of Tupelo; two grandchildren and one g¬grandchild. Pallbearers were Robert Whitaker, Burkitt Ray Hopper, Charles Horton, Bobby Guyton Horton, J. D. Graham, Roy Smith, Clay Smith, and E. G. Drewery.

Walker, Mrs. Ruth Aldanae, 64, Ripley died Saturday October 4, 1980 in the N. Miss. Medical Center, Bella Vista Unit, Tupelo. She was a native of Tippah County, a Baptist, and a lunchroom cook with the Ripley Elementary School. Services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. Rev. Todd Bowen officiated, with Rev. Sammy Coker assisting. Survivors include two sons, Danny Wayne Walker, Ripley; Curtis Lynn Walker, Tupelo; four daughters, Mrs. Norma Jean Moffitt, New Albany; Mrs. Frances Slay, Abondale, La; Mrs. Kay Holliday and Mrs. Mary Ann Forthyse, both of Ripley; one brother, Alvie Shelton, Hernando; one sister, Mrs. Jewel Wright, Southaven; 13 grandchildren, and 3 great_grandchilden. Pallbearers were Michael Slay, Terry Dugger, Bobby Rainer, Glenn Glidewell, Dave Myers, and Todd Myers. Wilbanks, Mrs. Frankie Davis, 68, was dead on arival at Tippah County Hospital Wednesday November 10, 1976. She was a housewife and a member of West Ripley Baptist Church. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antiocy Cemetery. Bro. Marion Waddle officiated, assisted by Bro. Danny Stephens. She is survived by her husband, Harvey Wilbanks, Ripley; five sons, Wayne Wilbanks, Oxen Hill, Md; Charles Wilbanks, Alexandria, VA; Randle Wilbanks, Olive Branch, MS; James E. Wilbanks, Tulsa, Ok; and Neal Wilbanks, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Beard, Red Banks, Ms; and Mrs. Hilda Shelton, Vicksburg, Ms; one brother, Hershel Davis, Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Linville, Ripley; Mrs. Audrey Wilbanks, Memphis; Mrs. Myrtle Street, Memphis; and Mrs. Velma Street, Ripley; 24 grandchildren and 4 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Roy Beard, Johnny Beard, Robby Wilbanks, Phillip White, Alan Long, Eddie Shelton, Don Beard and Mike Wilbanks.

Wright, George W. 95, Ripley died Saturday November 26, 1977, at the Tippah County Hospital. He was a retired farmer and originally from Tiplersville. He was a Primitive Baptist. Services were held Sunday at 10 a. m. in Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in New Salem Cemetery. Bro. Eugene Walden officiated. He is survived by two sons, Roy N. Wright, Mansfield, Ar; and G. W. Wright, Jr. Ashland; five daughters, Mrs. Lila Reeves and Mrs. Ollie Dickerson, both of Memphis; Mrs. Avie Webber, Byhalia; Mrs. Juanita Barker and Mrs. Christine Adams, both of Melborn, Fl; one brother, Bill Wright, Memphis; one sister, Mrs. Haston Keith Walnut; a great number of grandchildren and great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were David Wright, Ronnie Wright, Emmett Adams, James Adams, Nathan Wright and Donny Wright.

Woods, Miss Mary Christina, age 4, died Monday April 21, 1980 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, Memphis. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a. m. at Oakland Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Bell Woods, Memphis; one brother, Robert Allen Woods, Memphis; one sister, Ginger Veronica Woods, Memphis; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers, and Mr. and Mrs. Ward Woods, all of Middleton, Tn; her great_grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hodge, Middleton. Pallbearers were Willie Wood, Robert Rogers, Jimmy Wilbanks, and Freddie Hopkins.

White, Albert, 81, Ripley, died Saturday December 8, 1979 in Union County General Hospital, New Albany. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and a Baptist. Services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. in Fellowship Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Faban Clark officiated, assisted by Bro. Jim Irvin. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Moore White, Ripley; one son, James Robert White, Southaven; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Jobe, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Hortense Jobe, Bruce; one brother, Blondie White, Como; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Velma Clark, Ripley; and Mrs. Ruby Hall, New Albany; 12 grandchilden and 12 g_grandchildren. Serving as pallbeareres were James Kerry White, Richard Childers, Gary Childers, Kennethy Bryant, Anthony Jobe and James Ellis Jobe.

Wilbanks, Grady A. 68, Ripley, died Wednesday December 28, 1978 at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired employee of Sealtest in Memphis and was a sawmill worker and farmer. He was a member of West Ripley Baptist Church. Services were held Friday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Antioch Cemetery. Bro. Bill Bell officiated. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Wilbanks, Ripley; two sons, Dwight Wilbanks, Memphis; and Dayne Wilbanks, Tupelo; six daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou O'Guin, Linden, Tn; Mrs. Carole Clarke, Los Angeles, Ca; Mrs. Lexie McCaig, Lobelville, Tn; Mrs. Jimmie Dell Glass, Montgomery, Al; Mrs. Dianne Raines, Guntown, Ms; Mr s. Daphine Miller, Blue Mountain; four brothers, Harvey Wilbanks, Milton Wilbanks, Elton Wilbanks, all of Ripley; and Willie Lee Wilbanks, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Street, Ripley; and Mrs. Allyene Zachary, Memphis; 17 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Neal Wilbanks, Randal Wilbanks, Larry Wilbanks, Danny Wilbanks, Roy Shelton, Alfred Cossett, J. L. Street and Jay Street. M. N. O. Walker, Mrs. Carroll, 72, Colorado Springs, Colo. died at Memorial Hospital inColorado Friday March 12, 1976. She was a native of Adamsville, Al, the widow of Carroll Walker and a Baptist. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in Ashland Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. E. A. Autry officiated with Rev. Kermit Brann assisting. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by one son, Charles Miller, Walker, Colo; one sister, Mrs. Carl Nance, Ripley; 8 grandchildren and 2 great¬grandchildren. Pallbearers were John Edward Peeler, Gary Barnett, Carl Lee Nance Jr. , Carl Lee Nance III, Dr. Robert Finch Nance, Robert Finch Nance, Jr. and Joe Gene Walker.

Woods, Mansel Frank, 27, Walnut died Saturday October 7, 1978. He was a factory worker for Sunkist Jet Boat Mfg. Co. Memphis, and was a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday at Oakland Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Jerry Wilson officiated. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Nell Woods, Walnut; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Woods, Walnut; one son, Robert Allen Woods, and one daughter, Mary Christina Woods, both of the home; one brother, Willie Woods, Walnut; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Wilbanks and Miss Diana Woods, both of Walnut;Pallbearers were Gene Hodge, T. J. Richardson, Billy Mullins, Willie Swinford, Rocky Crum, Phillip Bates, Buford Mask, and Terry Bass.

Weakman, Mrs. Lula Margaret, 91, died at the Tippah County Hospital Monday June 21, 1976. She was a member of the Universalist Church. Services were held Thursday at 1:30 p. m. at Fisher Funeral Home Chapel, Logansport, Ind. with burial in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. McBride's Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by one son, George D. Weakman, Saulsbury, Tn; two granddaughters, Mrs. Cynthia Hines, Fremont, Ca; and Mrs. Wendy Wolf, San Diego, Ca.

Whitehead, Willie Lee Thomas, 54, Ashland, died in the Tippah County Hospital Tuesday May 6, 1975. He was a farmer, a veteran of WWII and a Pentecostal. Services were h eld Thursday at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in Canaan Cemetery. Bro. L. T. Strong officiated, assisted by Rev. Fred Wilbanks. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. He is survived by his father, Marlin Whitehead, Ashland; his wife, Mrs. Mable Estell Ellis Whitehead, Ashland; four sons, Willie Hugh Whitehead, Jerry Wayne Whitehead, and Dennis Lee Whitehead, all of Ashland; and Kenneth Harold Whitehead, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Janice Wilbanks, and Mrs. Nelda Joyce Wright, both of Ashland; three brothers, Edward Whitehead, W. M. Whitehead and Carlis L. Whitehead, all of Ashland; a sister, Mrs. Gracie Hurt, Ashland; 9 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Luther Watson, Jimmy Brooks, Edd Windham, Tommy Brewer, John Henry Brooks, and Franklin Johnson.

Wilhite, Byron Clyce,, 68, Ripley died at the Tippah County Hospital February 10, 1976. He was a native of Alcorn County, a heavy equipment operator and a member of the Union Baptist Church. The funeral was held Thursday at 1 p. m. at the Union Baptist Church in Alcorn County with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. W. A. hamilton officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Survivors include one son, Lowrey H. Wilhite, Ft. St. Joe, Fla; one daughter, Mrs. Sybil W. Bass, Jacksonville, Fla; one brother, Clebert L. Wilhite, Corinth; one sister, Mrs. Ivy Miller, Ripley; 4 grandchildren and 4 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Verell Wilhite, Tony Meyers, Bill Kuykendall, Randall Miller, Whit Miller and Roy Elliott.

Wells, Mrs, Bertha Clarkm, 82, Ripley died in the Tippah County Hospital Sunday March 23, 1975. She was the widow of William Walter Wells, a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Wells Chapel Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Enoch Purvis officiated, with Rev. James L. Gore assisting. Ripley Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. She is survived by a son, William Edward Wells, Tupelo; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Frances Witt, Ripley; and Mrs. Alvie Medlin, Blue Mountain; two brothers, Walter Clark, New Albany and Erskin Clark, Ripley; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Little, Blue Mountain; 15 grandchildren and 21 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee Edward Witt, Donald Witt, Jimmy Witt, Lee Wells, Joe George and Jamie Hill.

Williams, Mrs. Elsie, 62, Ashland, died in the Tippah County Hospital Monday September 15, 1975, She was a housewife and Baptist. Services were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at Canaan Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Thomas Thornton officiated, with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lucha Morgan, Mem phis; two daughters, Mrs. Sonja Walker and Mrs. Jeanette Maddox, both of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Ervin, Rossville, Tn. and 5 grandchildren.

West, Simon Phillip, 79, Ashland, died in the Tippah County Hospital Saturday November 8, 1975. He was a retired farmer and member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 11 a. m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church with burial in Bluff Springs Cemetery. Rev. Clyde Thompson officiated with McBride Funeral Home in charge. He is survived by two brothers, Charlie West, Hickory Flat; and Aubrey West, Water VAlley; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Howell and Mrs. Bertie Wallace, Hickory Flat; and Mrs. Nora Ford, Memphis. Pallbearers were Jerry Wallace, Major West. Terry WEst, Mack Howell, Jimmy Baker and John Dolar Baker.

Walker, John Robert, 69, Blue Mountain died Friday April 8, 1977 at Tippah County Hospital. He was a farmer and carpenter and a member of Palmer Baptist Church. Services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. in McBride Chapel with burial in New Hope Cemetery. Bro James Lewis officiated with Bro. Danny Bullock assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katie Bell Walker, Blue Mountain; four sons, Lamar Walker, and Billy Walker, both of Memphis; Neely Walker and Lynn Walker, both of Blue Mountain; one step_brother, Willie Deen, Corinth; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Owens, Algoma, MS; Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mrs. Mattie Wages, both of Memphis; one step_sister, Mrs. Ruth Deen, Corinth; 21 grandchildren and 3 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Truitt Heavener, Charles Thurmond, S. V. Hughey, John Hutchinson, Luther Barkley and Francis Dunnam.

Wrenn, Mrs. Mavis Lenore, 50, Blue Mountain died Tuesday July 6, 1976 at her residence after a long illness. She was born and reared in this area, lived for a number of years in Texas and then returned to Tippah County in 1972. She had worked as a telephone operator, a nurse and for the City of Dallas. She was a musician and composed words and music for more than 100 songs. Mrs. Wrenn had willed her body to the University of Tennessee Medical School. Her remains will be returned for services and local burial at a later date. Before her death, she wxpressed the desire that contributions be given to the Kidney Foundation in her memory in lieu of flowers. Mrs. Wrenn is survived by her husband, Melvin J. Wrenn; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drummond, Blue Mountain; one sister, Mrs. Lois Kellerman, Tupelo.

Wilkerson, James Lester, 77, Blue Mountain died Saturday July 7, 1979 in BAptist Hospital in Memphis. He was a native of Benton County, a retired farmer, and a member of New Central Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Bro. Mike Smith officiated, assisted by Bro. Clyde Thompson. Survivors include one son, Fred Wilkerson, Memphis; two brothers, Harvey Wilkerson and A. C. Wilkerson, both of Blue Mountain; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Childers, Blue Mountain; and Mrs. Hubert Thomas, Ripley; two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jimmy Braddock, Billy Wilkerson, Ricky Wilkerson, Elgin Thompson, Richard Clark, and James Wilkerson.

Wood, Mrs. Myrtle Odell, 73, Batesville, died Friday September 21, 1979 in South Panola County Hospital in Batesville. A native of Walnut, Mrs. Wood was a housewife and a Baptist. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 p. m. in New Salem Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. Spurgeon Mullikin officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Wood is survived by two sons, Elbert Wood, Memphis; and Manning Wood, Walnut; one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Castleberry, Batesville; two brothers, Tas Perkins and Roy Perkins, both of Tiplersville; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Hopkins, Falkner; and Mrs. Opal Alsup, Iuka; 6 grandchildren; 5 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joe L. Johnson, Joe W. Johnson, John W. Johnson, Hassell Ellis, Frank Wood and Charles Wood.

Wilbanks, Lester H. 73, Memphis, died Wednesday January 24, 1979 at the Baptist Hospital. He was retired from International Harvester in Memphis and a native of Benton County. Services were held Friday at 11 a. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memory Hill Gardens on Germantown Rd. Bro. Thomas Thornton officiated with Bro. Jerry Montgomery assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Wilbanks, Memphis; four sons, Alton H. Wilbanks, Waymon Wilbanks, Dewayne Wilbanks, Glendale Wilbanks, all of Memphis; one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Belle Hill, Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Sides and Mrs. Leona Whitehead, both of Ashland; 20 grandchildren; 7 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Leslie Hill, David Hill, Everett Deardroff, Randy Wilbanks, Milton Wilbanks, Dennis Wilbanks, Bill Jeanes, Henry Lee Jones and David Croney.

Welch, Billy Jim, 72, Ripley, died Wednesday July 4, 1979 in the Tippah County Hospital. He was a salesman for Tippah Memorial Garden, a member of the Ripley First United Methodist Church, and a native of Hardeman County, Tn. Services were held Thursday at 1 p. m. in McBride Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Tippah Memorial Garden. Rev. W. L. Wallace, Jr. officiated. Mr. Welch is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Welch, Ripley; two daughters, Mrs. Susan Young, Ripley; and Mrs. Jenny Rhea Ervin, Charleston, S. C. ; one sister, Mrs. W. E. Allen.

Wiggs, Mrs. Myrtle Meeks, 84, widow of Earl Wiggs, died Sunday September 2m, 1979 at the Tippah County Hospital, following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong member of Chalybeate Baptist Church and served in many areas of the local church and in Tippah County. She was also active in the Federated Woman's Club on a local and state level. For many years her interests included community and school organizations and activities. She si survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louise Wiggs Elliott, Ft. Worth, and Mrs. Jean Wiggs Barber, Nashville; one son, Earl Wiggs, Jr. Memphis; one sister, Miss Clara Meeks, Chalybeate; one brother, William M. Meeks, Roseburg, Or; and seven grandchildren, Barbara Elliott Adair, Ft Worth; Donna Elliott, Austin, Tx; Betty Barber, Atlanta; Mark Wiggs, Miss. College at Clinton, MS; Hollis, Joe Paul, and Christopher Wiggs, Memphis. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Chalybeate Baptist Church and interment at Union Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Boyd Benentt and Rev. Larry Dunlap officiated. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. Pallbearers were Mark Wiggs, Hollis Wiggs, Charles Hudson, Graham Hudson, Travis Jamieson, and W. C. Jamieson. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Bennett, Dewey Crawford, Bennett Harrison, Palmer Harrison, Clyde Hopper, Douglas Jackson, Joe Mcmillin and James Ray.

Wallace, Dr. James Merrill, a native of Ripley, died January 1, 1979 in Riverside, Ca. He leaves his wife, Addeline; a daughter, Jane and one grandchild. Dr. Wallace was a 1923 graduate of the University of Miss. Before retirement he was head of the Agricultural Research Dept. of the University of California.

Yancey, Walter Randolph, 64, died Sunday June 1, 1980 at Whitfield Hospital. He was a native of Tippah County, a retired farmer and carpenter, and a Methodist. Services were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Paynes Chapel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Ripley Funeral Home was in charge. Bro. FAban Clark officiated, with Bro. Jimmy Harris assisting. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beatrice C. Yancey, Ripley; one son, Billy Wayne Yancey, Ripley; his mother, Mrs. Verna A. Yancey, Ripley; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Nabors, Mrs. Doris Jumper, Mrs. Dorothy Wildman, all of Ripley; three brothers, Roy Yancey, Blue Mountain; W. E. Yancey Jr. , and Bobby Yancey, both of Ripley; two grandchildren, Edward Allen Yancey and David Wayne Yancey, both of Ripley. Pallbearers were Kerry Nabors, Larry Joe Nabors, Randy Jumper, Eddie Wildman, Hollis Shackelford and Raymond Smith, Sr. Yates, Marvin E. , 71, was dead on arrival at the Tippah County Hospital Wednesday September 24, 1980. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a retired merchant. Services were held at 2 p. m. Friday at Paul's Chapel Methodist Church, with Bro. Wilburn Sharp and Bro. Jimmy Wallis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with McMillin Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Geno Yates, Booneville; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Yates, Memphis; Mrs. Malone Grisham, Ripley; and Mrs. Louise Bullock, Booneville; one son, William Yates, Booneville; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mae Kellnum, Booneville; and Mrs. Velma Rinehart, Memphis; one brother, Earnest Yates, Booneville; 9 grandchildren and 3 g_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Myron Bullock, Lyle Bullock, Tim Bullock, Wendell Yates, Doug Hargett and Ronnie Harris.

Yopp, Mrs. Etta Jane, 84, Walnut, died Sunday September 12, 1976, at the Tippah County Hospital. She was the wife of the late Homer Yopp and a member of Oakland Baptist Church. Services were held Monday at 2 p. m. in the Oakland Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Bro. William Eaton officiated with Bro. Tommy Goode assisting. McBride Funeral Home was in charge. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ethel Street, Walnut; one step_son, Isaac Yopp, Memphis; two step_daughters, Mrs. Jewel Rowland, AShland; and Mrs. Alice Ferrell, Walnut; 13 grandchildren and 19 great_grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joe Street, Kenny Street, Danny Ferrell, Jimmy Yopp, Kerry Yopp and Bobby Jordan.

Yates, Mrs. Annie Mae, 83, died Friday June 24, 1978, at Miss. State Hospital in Whitfield. She was the widow of Lee A. Yates. Services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday in the Ripley Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Lebannon Cemetery. Bro. Leo Haydens officiated with Ripley Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include three sisters, Miss Willie Rickles, Mrs. Mary Lewellen, Mrs. Rue Mauney, all of Ripley; one brother, Hubert Rickles, Ripley. (TJ)