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February 19, 2008


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OBITUARIES

CHARLES FREDDIE KIZER
1927-2008
Funeral services for Charles Freddie Kizer, 80, were at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 14, at the Huntingdon Church of Christ with Chase Funeral Home in charge of the services. Minister Dan Winkler officiated and Mr. Kizer's son, Andy Kizer, and grandsons, Drew Kizer, Ashley Kizer, Mackenzie Kizer and Barton Kizer eulogized their grandfather's services.
Mr. Kizer passed away at his home Tuesday evening after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Kizer was born November 10, 1927 in Wildersville and was the son of the late Everett and Ruthie Bolen Kizer. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and served the Lord in many capacities over the years. He retired from Magnetek Industries in Lexington. He loved the Lord, life, people, family and farm animals. He raised many types of farm animals including deer, goats, pigs, chickens and lastly, buffalo, which are a rarity in our area.
He was married to Mackey Ruth Cole on January 10, 1948. To this union three children were born: Charles Andrew (Mary Jane) Kizer, Deborah (Rodney) Tucker, and Alice Jean (Suzie) Chapman. His wife preceded him in death on June 6, 1993. Additionally, he was survived by six grandchildren: John Andrew (Julie) Kizer of Leeds, Alabama; Ashley Andrew (Candace) Kizer of Adamsville, Alabama; Mackenzie Andrew (Rae) Kizer of Leeds, Alabama; Barton Andrew (Allison) Kizer of Leeds, Alabama; David Lee (Christy) Tucker of Huntingdon; Dustin Alan Tucker of Huntingdon; two great-granddaughters, Ava Isabella Kizer and Caroline Elizabeth Kizer of Leeds, Alabama; two sisters, Ruth McDaniel of Lexington and Mae Kizer of Wildersville; and one brother, Robert (Addie) Kizer of Wildersville.
Later, he married Janice Bartholomew-Kizer, who survives him. There were four step-children: Sandy (Mike) Boldreghini of Oakland; Melody Haynes of Huntingdon; Burt (Carolyn) Bartholomew of MacHenry, Mississippi; and Brad (Valerie) Bartholomew of Huntingdon; four step-grandchildren: Shea (Daniel) Smith of Nashville; Matthew (Amanda) Boldreghini of Memphis; Justin Goble of Gulfport, Mississippi; and Brianna Bartholomew of Huntingdon; one step-great-grandchild, Annabel Boldreghini of Memphis. In addition to all of these loved ones are many special nieces and nephews, as well as friends and extended family.
Active pallbearers who served were his grandsons and stepsons. Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Tucker, Kyle Chapman, Robert Kizer, Billy Darnall, Troy Kinningham, James Dedmon, Howell Reeves, Bobby Hardy, James Darnall, James Crum, Randy Crider, Bill Byars, Nelson Kizer and Rusty Roe.
Interment was at the Kizer Cemetery in Wildersville.

RICHARD EARL EVANS
1951-2008
CAMDEN: Richard Earl Evans, 56, died Sunday, February 10, at his home. The body was cremated.
Mr. Evans was born April 18, 1951 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Virgil Charles Evans and Alma Mae Moore Evans. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Carol Lee Evans.
Survivors include: three sisters, Norma Byers of Hollow Rock, Sharon Robinson of Ashland, Kentucky, and Carolyn Byers of Coal Grove, Ohio.
Bruceton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES RAY STEWART
1934-2008
TREZEVANT: Charles Ray Stewart, 73, died Tuesday, February 12, at Milan General Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday, February 14, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in Trezevant with Bro. Lynn Walker officiating. Burial followed in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery in McKenzie.
Mr. Stewart was born September 28, 1934 in Carroll County to the late Charles Leon Stewart and Alene Milam Stewart. He was retired from the Milan Arsenal. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson.
Survivors include: his wife, Billie Kay Stewart of Trezevant; three sons, Chuck Stewart of Milan, Allen "Flossy" Gullett of Trezevant and Kenneth Wallace of Cedar Grove; five daughters, Teressa McCoy of San Angelo, Texas, Vicki Williams, Kathy Blankenship, Peggy Gullett, all of Cedar Grove, and Debbie Crawford of McLemoresville; one brother, Bobby Joe Stewart of Atwood; one sister, Ann Coffman of Hoopeston, Illinois; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

KATHERINE HAYES
1933-2008
HUNTINGDON: Gracie Katherine Hayes, 74, died Monday, February 11, at her home. Funeral services were Thursday, February 14, at 1 p.m. at Dilday Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Cooper officiating. Burial followed in Carroll Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Hayes was born April 23, 1933 in Nashville to the late Glen and Gracie Eve Ritter Hilliard. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and an employee in the cafeteria at Huntingdon High School. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hayes; one son, Michael Hayes; two brothers, Claudie Hilliard and Tommy Hilliard; and three sisters, Louise Norwood, Margaret Boulden and Jennie Bell.
Survivors include: one son, Adam I. Hayes of Huntingdon; one daughter, Vickie L. Fuller of Mercer; three brothers, Johnny Hilliard of Dresden, Jimmy Ray Hilliard of Camden, and Kenneth Hilliard of Jackson; five sisters, Ruth Robinson of Hollow Rock, Thelma White of Medina, Mary Lou Hilliard of Jackson, Jennifer Hilliard of Dickson, and Joyce Hilliard of Jackson; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

NEIL M. FLIPPIN
1926-2008
MCKENZIE: Neil M Flippin, 81, died Thursday, February 14, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, February 16, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie.
Mr. Flippin was born May 3, 1926 in McKenzie to the late James A. and Polly McAlexander Flippin. He was owner of Flippin's Texaco and a delivery man for West Tennessee Dairy, both in McKenzie. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Beside his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma D. Hicks Flippin; one son, Randall Flippin; two brothers, Charles Flippin and James Flippin; and one sister, Elizabeth French.
Survivors include: one daughter, Melinda Kinslow of Nashville; one son, David (Tanya) Flippin of Dresden; two sisters, Martha Jean (Lyndol) Glisson of McKenzie and Aline Lowe of McKenzie; two brothers, Bobby (Velta) Flippin and Richard (Margaret) Flippin, both of McKenzie; seven grandchildren, Jamie Cunningham, Emily Daily, Melissa Goode, Cheri Williams, Deana Hogard, Amber Ferrell and Angie Flippin; and 12 great-grandchildren.

RANDAL H. MILLIGAN
1958-2008
SEVIERVILLE: Randal H. Milligan, 50, died Thursday, February 7, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville. His remains will be returned to his hometown in Michigan for burial at a later date.
Mr. Milligan was employed by the University of Tennessee in the maintenance department and was a member of Gleason Lodge #330 in Gleason. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. He was preceded in death by his father, Keith Milligan; and one brother, Craig Milligan.
Survivors include: one brother, David Earl Milligan.
Rawlings Funeral Home of Sevierville had charge of the arrangements.

BETTY ANN WALLACE HARPER
1958-2008
LAVINIA: Betty Ann Wallace Harper, 49, died Friday, February 8, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 13, at Bodkins Funeral Home in Milan.
Mrs. Harper was born November 10, 1958 in Carroll County. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Ray Wallace; four brothers, Charles Ray Wallace, Jr., Floyd Franklin Wallace, Jerry Dean Wallace, and John David "Frog" Wallace; and one sister, Carol Jean Wallace.
Survivors include: her husband, Roger Harper, Sr.; her mother, Sarah Ann Crews Wallace; two daughters, Amanda Harper and Christina Wallace; one son, Roger "Alan" (Lisa Newell) Harper; two brothers, Gary Wallace and Bobby Wallace, both of McKenzie; and one sister, Barbara Tatum of Gleason.

FRANCES WALKER RIDLEY
1926-2008
TREZEVANT: Frances Walker Ridley, 81, died Thursday, February 14, at McKenzie Health Care Center. Funeral services were Saturday, February 16, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Trezevant with Bro. Malcolm Norton officiating. Burial followed in Trezevant Cemetery.
Mrs. Ridley was born July 17, 1926 in Trezevant to the late Sherlie S. Walker and Myrtle Estella Scott Walker. She was a retired employee of the Department of Human Services and a member of the First Baptist Church in Trezevant. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Malone, Jeff and Sherlie S. Walker, Jr.; and one sister, Kathleen Watkins.
Survivors include: one son, Roy Stephen Traywick of Trezevant; two sisters, Evelyn Wakefield and Evelena Pinson, both of Memphis; two sisters-in-law, Evajean Walker of Trezevant and Virginia Walker of McKenzie; and many nieces and nephews.
Brummitt Funeral Home in Trezevant was in charge of arrangements.

JOE E. CROSSER
1938-2008
HENRY: Joe E. Crosser, 69, died Monday, February 11. Funeral services were Sunday, February 17, at 4:30 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home with Steve Gallimore and Joseph "Joe" Walker, Sr. officiating. The body was cremated.
Mr. Crosser was born September 2, 1938 in Paris to the late Sam Bernard and Carleen Colline Crosser. He was a truck driver for Paschall Truck Lines, formerly drove for Houston Trucking and Hayes Construction Company. He was a member of Chapel Hill Methodist Church and attended Tennessee Valley Community Church. He was also a member of the Paris Masonic Lodge 108. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Lee Cloar.
Survivors include: two sons, Casey (Nikki) Crosser of Henry and Deon (Verdell) Crosser of Cottage Grove; one stepson, Tony (Debbie) Brown of Henry; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

ALICE FAYE VALENTINE
1949-2008
PARIS: Alice Faye Valentine, 58, died Thursday, February 14, at Regional Hospital of Jackson. Funeral services were Saturday, February 16, at 2 p.m. at Ridgeway Funeral Home with James Groves and Tommie Dicus officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Mrs. Valentine was born May 4, 1949 in Dresden. She was a former employee of the Holley Carburetor Plant and owned and operated several beauty shops. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alice Marie Johnson Baker.
Survivors include: her husband, Franklin Valentine of Paris; her father, L. T. Baker of Springville; one daugher, Shawnaree (David) Brown of Paris; one stepdaughter, Cherle (Jerry) Chilton of Clairmont, North Carolina: three sisters, Doris Reid of McKenzie, Gloria Kirkland and Phyllis Koebel, both of Springville; one brother, Harry (Paula) Baker of Paris; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

MARGUERITE RODGERS
1920 - 2008
BRUCETON: Marguerite Rodgers, 87, died Tuesday, February 12, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Funeral services were Thursday, February 14, at 11 a.m. at Chase Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Manness officiating. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery.
Mrs. Rodgers was born April 29, 1920 in McEwen to the late Charlie James and Ocie (Climer) James. She was a homemaker and a member of Marlsboro Missionary Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Hershell Rodgers; three sisters, Velma Hastings, Ila Crews, and Edna Higdon; one half-sister, Lorene Whitfield; two brothers, Ed James and Alex James; and one half-brother, Alvin James.
Survivors include: one son, James H. "Buck" (Betty) Rodgers of Bruceton; one sister, Natalee Crews of Camden; one grandson and one great-granddaughter.

EDWARD LEE NEWSOME
1932-2008
TREZEVANT: Edward Lee Newsome, 76, died Sunday, February 17, at his home. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 19, at 2 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Boyd officiating. Burial followed in Seller's Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Newsome was born January 24, 1932 in Carroll County to the late Onnie and Gracie Elizabeth (McDowell) Newsome. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Carroll County Highway Department.
Survivors include: one daughter, Donna Ann Walker of Westport; three sons, Roger Newsome, Ricky Lee Newsome, and Gary Wayne Newsome, all of Huntingdon; one stepdaughter, Kathy Smith of McLemoresville; one brother, Bobby Newsome of Nashville; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

EDWARD RICHARD "BILL" SUTHERLAND
1933-2008
GLEASON: Edward Richard "Bill" Sutherland, 75, died Friday, February 15, at Volunteer Community Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, February 18, at 11 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery.
Mr. Sutherland was born January 14, 1933 in Dresden to the late Irie and Elsie Jones Sutherland. He was a retired heavy equipment operator at K-T Clay Company and member of West Union Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marland Sutherland; and one sister, Dorothy Lax.
Survivors include: one brother, James Sutherland of Louisville, Kentucky; and three sisters, Mavis Insco of Dresden, Nell Childress of Louisville, Texas and Inez McKowen of Martin.

ANDREW JOSEPH RINI
1920-2008
HUNTINGDON: Andrew Joseph Rini, 87, died Saturday, February 16, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. There will be no services for Mr. Rini.
Mr. Rini was born September 20, 1920 in Louisiana. He was a retired engineer for the railroad and a member of the Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Andrew Joseph Rini, Jr., and one daughter-in-law, Norma Frances Rini.
Survivors include: his wife, Ruth E. Rini; one sister, Josephine of New Orleans; one granddaughter; one grandson; and four great-grandchildren.
Chase Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

LELA MAE BELEW
MCKENZIE: Lela Mae Belew, 91, died Monday, February 18, at Oak Manor Health Care Center in McKenzie. Funeral services are Thursday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at McKenzie Funeral Home with Bro. Dennis Beal officiating. Burial will follow at Union Academy Cemetery near McKenzie.
Mrs. Belew was born May 2, 1916 in Hollow Rock to the late Albert and Onie Turner Traywick. She was a retired factory employee for Henry I. Siegel in Trezevant and a member of Union Academy Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Russell Belew; one sister, Ardell Barksdale; and three brothers, Wayne Traywick, Marvin Traywick, and Willard Traywick.
Survivors include: two sons, Phil (Betty) Belew of McKenzie and Ronnie (Frances) Belew of Brownsville; one granddaughter, Carol (Stormey) Crocker of McKenzie; two great-grandchildren, Samantha Crocker and Austin Crocker of McKenzie; and one sister, Gay Nell Balind of Indiana.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of service.