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Lisa Ann Turner
1964-2006
CAMDEN
- Lisa Ann Turner, 41, died Sunday, April 23, at Camden General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home with L. C. Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will be in the Shady Point Cemetery.
She was born December 30, 1964, in Camden, to Joe Dale Smith and the late Betty Ann Weatherly Turner. She was a homemaker and attended Westside General Baptist Church.
She is survived by her step-mother, Carol Smith of Martin and two daughters, Mandy Turner and Sherri Turner, of Bruceton; one sister, Julie Whittaker; one brother, Joe D. Smith, both of Martin; one grandchild; three nieces; and one nephew.

Beverly Stewart Burns
1939-2006
MCLEMORESVILLE
- Beverly Stewart Burns, 67, died Tuesday, April 18, at her residence. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 20, at Bodkin Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Barger officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Burns, a former employee of Inter Automotive, was a member of Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Burns; her parents, Lawson Edward and Louise Butler Stewart; and a brother, Ronald Edward Stewart.
Survivors include one son, Brandon Stuart Johns (Marsha) of Huntingdon; three daughters, Teresa Ann (Steve) McConnell and Sherry Regina (Lacy) Cockrill, both of Huntingdon, and Rhonda Kathryn (Mark) Massey of Rockwood, Tennessee; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society.

Mary Webb
1929-2006
HOLLOW ROCK
- Mrs. Mary Webb, age 77, of Hollow Rock died Wednesday, April 19, at Life Care in Bruceton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 25, at Bruceton Funeral Home.
She was born March 13, 1929, in McKenzie, to the late Horace Preston Daily and Georgia Evelyn Smith Daily. She was the first nurse hired at Life Care in Bruceton. Survivors include: a son, Danny Brian Webb of Hollow Rock; and a brother, Carl Preston Daily of Paris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Andrew "Andy" Webb.

Walter Verdell Russell
1920-2006
SPRINGVILLE
- Walter Verdell Russell, age 86, of Springville, formerly of Jackson, died Saturday, April 22, at his residence. Services were held Monday, April 24, in the chapel at Brummitt Funeral Home with Bro. Corey Meggs officiating. Burial followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie with full military honors.
Mr. Russell was born March 10, 1920, in Carroll County, to Lapha Franklin Russell and Claris Mucie Russell, both deceased. A Christian and member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Paris, he retired from Malone & Hyde after 40 years as dispatcher. He was a World War II Army veteran, 8th Division, 121st Infantry, 2nd Battalion Company C ( The" Grey Bonnet" Regiment) from 1941-1945. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe, was in multiple battles including the Battle of Bulge.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Ethel E. Owens Russell. He is survived by: two children, one son, Larry Russell and one daughter, Diane McDowell and husband, Bob, all of Springville; four grandchildren- Dean Russell and wife, Carrie of Friendship, Denise Jackson and husband, Thames of Nashville, Shanna Howell and husband, Brian of Enville and Chad Black and wife, Angie of Paris; four great-grandchildren- Brittany Russell of Camden, Nolan and Lee Russell of Friendship and Connor Jackson of Nashville; four sisters- Margie Pate, Sylvia Cox and Betty Anderson, all of McKenzie and Regina Taylor of Nashville. He was preceded in death by five brothers: Traynor Russell, J.C. Russell and Lloyd Russell, all in infancy; Virgil Dempsey Russell and Bobby Joe Russell of Springville: and three sisters, Gayron Sue Russell, in infancy and Leola Taylor and Marie Simpson of McKenzie. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to: New Life Baptist Church, Youth & Children's Program, 7362 Henry Mansfield Rd., P.O. Box 337, Henry, TN 38231.

Murrell Featherstone Penick
1912-2006
MCKENZIE
- Murrell Featherstone Penick, age 93, of McKenzie died April 21, 2006 at McKenzie Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23 at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie. Brother Harrell Nation offered the eulogy. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie.
She was born December 13, 1912 in Como, Tennessee to J.D. Featherstone and Lena Stoker Featherstone, both deceased. She was a retired dress shop owner and a member of First United Methodist Church, McKenzie. She is survived by one sister, Ann F. Harris of Hendersonville, Tenn. Preceding her in death were: her parents, J.D. and Lena Stoker Featherstone; step-mother, Otis Taylor Featherstone; a brother, Graden Featherstone; and a sister, Lozette F. Burrow.

Stephen Crocker
1970-2006
MCKENZIE
- Stephen Kelly Crocker, age 35, of Sugar Tree, formerly of McLemoresville, died April 19, at Decatur County Hospital in Parsons. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 22, at Brummitt Funeral Home in Trezevant. Brother Kevin Gallimore offered the eulogy. Burial followed in Trezevant Cemetery.
He was born June 9, 1970, in Milan, to Randall and Joyce Kelly Crocker of McLemoresville. He was a 1988 graduate of West Carroll High School and attended UT-Martin. He was a member of McLemoresville Baptist Church Survivors include: his parents, Randall and Joyce Crocker; grandparents, Troy and Mildred Kelly of McLemoresville; a brother, David Michael (Cheryl) Crocker of Paducah; two nephews, Brady Crocker and Cullen Crocker. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Fred Crocker and Christie Butler.

Thelma Kee Cox
1908-2006
MCKENZIE
- Thelma Kee Cox, age 98, of McKenzie, died April 18, at McKenzie Healthcare Center. Funeral services were Friday, April 21, at McKenzie Church of Christ. Burial followed in Carroll Memorial Gardens, McKenzie. Brummitt Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cox was born January 14, 1908, in Carroll County. She was a retired school teacher and member of McKenzie Church of Christ. She attended West Tennessee State Teacher's College (later known as Memphis State), where she received a four-year teaching certificate and she eventually earned her bachelor's degree from Bethel College in 1950. She began her teaching career in 1926 at a country school called Argo. She married Otis Cox in 1930 and they lived in Clarksburg before moving to McKenzie in 1937. She resumed her teaching career in McKenzie, where she taught for 26 years before retiring.
She lived in McKenzie until 2001 when she moved to Hickory Woods Retirement Center in Murray, Kentucky. Just last October, she moved back to McKenzie and was residing at McKenzie Health Care Center at the time her death. She was an accomplished pianist and avid reader. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Cox, a retired school agriculture teacher, principal, and county school superintendent; one daughter, JoAn Cox Mieure; two brothers, Ben Kee, Jr, and Ray Kee and one grandson, William Barry Mieure.
She is survived by one son, William (Bill) Cox and wife Eve of Columbus, Ohio; four granddaughters, Nancy Mieure of Hazel, Kentucky; Susan Wallace of Bolingbrook, Illinois; Jan Mieure of Aurora, Illinois and Penny Budinsky and husband Chris of Cordova; one grandson, Jim Cox and wife, Treacy of Columbus, Ohio; ten great-grandchildren; Logan and Eric Wallace; Jason, Sean, Jessica, Rebecca, Rachel, and Joseph Budinsky; and Maria and Jamie Cox; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Anita Newport Huffman
1914-2006
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
- Anita Newport Huffman, 92, died Friday, April 14, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 18, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, McKenzie. Rev. Dennis Trull officiated the service. Brummitt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Huffman, a homemaker, was born in Memphis on February 20, 1914, to the late W.E. Newport and Ida Lee Roberts. She lived most of her life in Paducah, Kentucky and was a long time member of the First Baptist Church in Paducah. She was a 38 year volunteer with the Western Baptist Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Newport of Memphis; a nephew William Lamar Newport and wife Sara of Brentwood; a great niece Stephanie A.N. Karafilis, husband Mike and daughter Isabella of Los Angeles, California; and a great nephew, John-Paul Lamar Newport, M.D. of Lexington, Kentucky; two nieces, three great-nieces, four nephews, and a host of loving friends.
The family requests donations in her memory be made to the Western Baptist Hospital Auxiliary, 2501 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, Kentucky 42003.

Pamela Gail Harrington
1971-2006
MILAN
- Pamela Gail Harrington, 35, died Monday, April 17, at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 20, in the chapel of Dilday Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Prospect Cemetery.
She is survived by her father, Mr. Joseph Harrington of Hollow Rock; a sister, Gina (Diamond) Collins of McKenzie; an aunt, Linda Harrington; and a special friend, Steve Ashby, both of Huntingdon.

Frances Woody Kennon
1923-2006
HUNTINGDON
- Frances Woody Kennon, 83, died Wednesday, April 19, at the Alive Hospice.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 21, in the Dilday Funeral Home East Room. Interment followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Brother Steve Atwood officiated the service.
Mrs. Kennon was born February 5, 1923, in Carroll County, to the late Frank W. and Marie Parish Cequin. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastview Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin J. Woody and a son, Michael W. Woody.
She is survived by her husband, Joe T. Kennon; a son, G.I. Woody of Brentwood; and a brother, Frank "Bub" Cequin of Huntingdon. She also leaves four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Alive Hospice in Nashville.

Moses Lee Owens
1931-2006
HENRY
- Moses Lee Owens, 74, died Sunday, April 16 at the Henry County Healthcare Center, Paris. Services were conducted Thursday, April 20 at the Henry Community Apostolic Church of God. Walter McBride officiated the service and burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Owens was born October 31, 1931, in Henry, to Edd and Martha Barham Owens, both deceased.
He was married in 1961 to the former LaRuth Huffman, who died in 1995.
He leaves one sister, Eva Mai Anderson of Henry; two brother-in-laws; one sister-in-law; a special caregiver, William Haynes Jr. of Henry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ray Myers
1941-2006
HUNTINGDON
- Ray Myers, 64, died Tuesday, April 18, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Services were conducted Thursday, April 20, at the New Prospect Cemetery. Dilday Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Myers was born November 29, 1941, to the late Homer Lee and Rose Lee Williams Myers. He was a cemetery caretaker.
He is survived by a brother, Rayburn Myers of Huntingdon; and an aunt, Nellie Nordan of Bruceton.

Charles David Glosson
1946-2006
YUMA
- Charles David Glosson, 59, died Tuesday, April 18, at his residence.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday, April 21, in the chapel of Dilday Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Sellers Hill Cemetery. Brother Martin Klamm and Brother Bill Crossno officiated the services.
Mr. Glosson was born August 25, 1946, in Carroll County, to the late Alvis Doss and Verdie Irene Taylor Glosson. He was an employee of Camden Casting and a member of the Clarksburg Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvis Glosson, Nolen Glosson, and a sister, Opal Thompson.
 
   
         
       

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