Funerary Display Honors Gleason Racing Pioneer
From the Oct 14, 2025 e-Edition
McKENZIE — Local racing legend Danny Jo Melton’s memorial service was adorned with a dragster and funny car displayed at Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home.
Funeral services for Melton, 73, were Friday, October 10, 2025, at Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home. He was born in McKenzie in 1952.
He was a builder of top-of-the-line drag cars and engines. His work was sought by racers across the country.
In the e-Edition
McKenzie Banner October 14, 2025
Oct 14, 2025 · Read the full issue →
Related Stories
Trezevant Council Backtracks on Rezoning Vote
TREZEVANT (July 14) — The Trezevant Town Council voted against rezoning the former Hillsman property at 5340 Broad Street on Tuesday, further stalling an eight-month effort to bring a hybrid grocery store to the town.
Jul 15, 2026
Adysen Olds named to Mississippi State University's spring 2026 Deans' List
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS (07/15/2026)-- Adysen Olds, of Bruceton, TN, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 Deans' List.
Jul 15, 2026
Ronnie Wade Candidate Announcement
To the Voters and Citizens of Carroll County: My name is Ronnie Wade, and I currently serve as one of the Carroll County Road Supervisors.
Jul 14, 2026
Baptist Hospital Welcomes CAO Kevin Redd
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County welcomed new Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Redd to its team.
Jul 14, 2026
