Submitted
Friday, May 09, 2008
02:58 PM

JENNIFER GAIL PERRY _____________________________________________________________ 1983-2008 _____________________________________________________________ McKENZIE: Jennifer Gail Perry, 24, of McKenzie died Friday, May 9 at her residence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 13 at 2:00 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie. Burial will follow in the Manley Cemetery in McKenzie. Rev. Jo Nell Copeland will officiate. Visitation will take place Monday, May 12 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Ms. Perry was born October 25, 1983 in McKenzie to Jan and Ilah Pruitt Perry. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Clay Perry of McKenzie; three sisters: Christy Goodman and Cristel Barger, both of McKenzie and Tiffney Medlock of Huntingdon; her grandmother, Christine Perry of McKenzie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Butler Perry; her maternal grandparents, Tom and Frances Pruitt; and two nephews, Justin and Kendrick.

Submitted
Friday, May 09, 2008
09:32 AM

JOSEPH RAYMOND "JOE" BREWER _____________________________________________________________ 1944-2008 _____________________________________________________________ DRESDEN: Joseph Raymond "Joe" Brewer, 63, of Dresden died Tuesday, May 6 at the Weakley County Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 8 at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Mr. Brewer was born July 24, 1944 in Tiptonville to the late William Russell and Mary Gladys Brown Brewer. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by one brother, Terry (Faye) Brewer of Dresden and one sister, Wanda Donaldson of Tiptonville. He leaves seventeen nieces and nephews.

Submitted
Friday, May 09, 2008
08:02 AM

LINDA JOYCE GRANT ____________________________________________________________ 1941-2008 ____________________________________________________________ CLARKSBURG - Mrs. Linda Joyce Grant, 66, of Westminster, Colorado, formerly of Clarksburg, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Broomfield Skilled Nursing Home. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Clarksburg Cemetery. Bro. Phillip Halter officiated the service. Mrs. Grant was born August 12, 1941 in Cedar Grove, Tennessee to the late Hubert Winchester and Elsie (Woodard) Winchester. She retired from the United States Postal Service after 29 years as an assistant postmaster and a member of the Clarksburg Missionary Baptist Church. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Lindell “Buddy” Grant, and one grandson, Jason Grant. She is survived by one daughter Kelli (husband Stan) Carlock of Westminster, Colorado, and two sons, Roger (wife Connie) Grant of Yuma, Mickey (wife Charlotte) Grant of Wildersville, and one aunt, Mae Stanford. She also leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Submitted
Thursday, May 08, 2008
04:44 PM

Garvin Ora Renfroe ____________________________________________________________ 1923 - 2008 ____________________________________________________________ Mr. Garvin Ora Renfroe, 85 of Huntingdon, Tennessee died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Mixie Cemetery. Bro. Rufus Chandler and Bro. Kevin Holland officiated the service. Mr. Renfroe was born April 4, 1923 in Decatur County, Tennessee to the late William Leslie Renfroe and Audie Gertrude (Howell) Renfroe. He was a Navy World War II Veteran, a farmer and a Deacon for the Mixie Missionary Baptist Church. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Otto Renfroe, Ed Renfroe, James Renfroe, two sisters, Hazel Duke, Delorase Renfroe and one great granddaughter, Alysa Renfroe. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Renfroe, five children, Don (wife Tina) Renfroe of Hollow Rock, Royce Renfroe of Bruceton, Loyce (wife Kathy) Renfroe of Lexington, David (wife Vickie) Renfroe, Andoria (husband Kevin) Holland both of Huntingdon, three sisters, Annie Lee (husband Joe) Montgomery of Nashville, Lottie (husband Ralph) Fisher of Lexington, Mary Bivens of Parsons, and one brother, Loy (wife Norma Dean) Renfroe of Parsons. He also leaves nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Submitted
Thursday, May 08, 2008
01:47 PM

LOUIS GERALD SCOTT _____________________________________________________________ 1930-2008 _____________________________________________________________ FLORIDA: Louis Gerald "Jerry" Scott, 78, formerly of McKenzie died at his home Wednesday, May 7. Services will be held at Hope Episcopal Church, 190 Interlachen Road, Suntree, Melbourne on Monday, May 12 at 1100 AM. Jerry was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on April 21, 1930, to Louis and Lovia Scott. He attended Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, on a football scholarship, graduating with a degree in education in 1953. He earned his Master of Science degree in Education from Indiana State University in 1956 and his PhD from the University of Tennessee in 1973. Jerry taught high school and upon receiving his doctorate began a long career as a high school principal. He culminated his career as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Knoxville, Tennessee. He retired in 1989 and moved to New Symrna Beach, Florida. In 2005 he moved to the Indian River Colony Club in Viera, Florida A patriot of the highest order, he joined the US Marine Corps Reserve in 1953 as a Private, retiring as a Colonel in 1978. Jerry was an avid golfer, loved fishing and was an all around sportsman. He was an accomplished musician playing the trumpet in the Indiana State University Symphony and later, the Knoxville Symphony. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Scott; sister, Joan Conley; son, Louis Scott; daughter, Gloria Scott Woods and stepson, Mark Cass. He has two granddaughters, Lori and Rachael. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Submitted
Thursday, May 08, 2008
12:25 PM

GARVIN ORA RENFROE _____________________________________________________________ 1923-2008 _____________________________________________________________ HUNTINGDON: Garvin Ora Renfroe, 85, of Huntingdon passed away Tuesday, May 6 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, May 8, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Mixie Cemetery. Bro. Rufus Chandler and Bro. Kevin Holland will officiate the service. The family will receive friends in the Oakwood Room of Chase Funeral Home on Wednesday after 4:00 PM and on Thursday from 8:00 AM until time of services. Mr. Renfroe was born April 4, 1923 in Decatur County to the late William Leslie Renfroe and Audie Gertrude (Howell) Renfroe. He was a Navy World War II Veteran, a farmer and a Deacon for the Mixie Missionary Baptist Church. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Otto Renfroe, Ed Renfroe, and James Renfroe; two sisters, Hazel Duke and Delorase Renfroe and one great granddaughter, Aliysse Renfroe. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Renfroe; five children: Don (Tina) Renfroe of Hollow Rock, Royce Renfroe of Bruceton, Loyce (Kathy) Renfroe of Lexington, David (Vickie) Renfroe, Andoria (Kevin) Holland, both of Huntingdon; three sisters: Annie Lee (Joe) Montgomery of Nashville, Lottie (Ralph) Fisher of Lexington, and Mary Bivens of Parsons; and one brother, Loy (Norma Dean) Renfroe of Parsons. He also leaves nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Any memorials can be made to a charity of your choice

Submitted
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
02:51 PM

JAMES H. “BUD” COOK ____________________________________________________________ 1934-2008 ____________________________________________________________ HENRY: James H. “Bud” Cook, 73, died Monday, May 5, at Henry County Medical Center. Funeral services are Thursday, May 8, at 3 p.m. at Springhill Baptist Church with Fred Shackelford officiating. Burial will follow in Bevil Cemetery in Paris. Mr. Cook was born December 23, 1934 in Humboldt to the late Herbert S. Cook and Edith Ray Cook. He was former owner of Paris Gas Appliance for nine years, retired from Suburban Gas Company as a service technician, was in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command, and member of Springhill Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Jean Cook; and one grandchild. Survivors include: his wife, Joyce Guinn Cook of Henry; one daughter, Rena Kay (David) Walker of Midland, Michigan; two sons, James Dale Cook of Henry and John Wayne (Dianne) Register of Nashville; one sister, Robbie McDaniel of Henry; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ridgeway Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Submitted
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
12:18 PM

INA JO HODO _____________________________________________________________ 1942 – 2008 _____________________________________________________________ HUNTINGDON: Ina Jo Hodo, 65, died Tuesday, May 6, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services are Wednesday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at Carroll Memorial Gardens with Bro. Larry DePriest officiating. Mrs. Hodo was born June 23, 1942 in West Monroe, Louisiana to the late Victor Earnest “VE” Mauldin and Juanita (Grady) Mauldin. She was Pentecostal in belief. Survivors include: her husband, Jessie Hodo of Huntingdon; one daughter, Laura Ann Dodd of Huntingdon; one son, John Duane (Lacee) Hodo of Huntingdon; two sisters, Kay Lifsey of Huntingdon and Lisa Norman of Atoka; two brothers, Ronnie Chambliss of Waverly and Lonnie Chambliss of Murfreesboro; and four grandchildren. Chase Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Submitted
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
05:42 PM

JONATHAN ELDON LAMAN ____________________________________________________________ 1977-2008 _____________________________________________________________ HUNTINGDON: Jonathan Eldon Laman, 31, died Monday, May 5, from injuries he received in an accident. Funeral services are Thursday, May 8, at 1 p.m. at Dilday Funeral Home with Bro. Denny Abernathy officiating. Burial will follow in Long Rock Cemetery. Mr. Laman was born January 17, 1977 in Stuttgart, Germany. He was a welder for Steele Restaurant Supply, a Navy veteran having served on the USS Defender and a volunteer firefighter for the Mixie Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Bettie Jo Chandler. Survivors include: his parents, Lynn and Danita Laman of Huntingdon; paternal grandparents, Helen and Eldon Laman of Huntingdon; maternal grandparents, Jackie and Barbara Chandler of Tullahoma; two brothers, Kristopher D. Laman and Nicholas A. Laman, both of Huntingdon; two sisters, Diane (James) Laman Brown and Laura (Jeremy) Laman Rich, both of Huntingdon. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. in the Chapel of Dilday Funeral Home and Thursday from 10 a.m. until time of services.