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Obituaries

MARY ALINE MOODY
1924-2007
HUNTINGDON: Mary Aline Moody, 82, died Tuesday, January 30, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Friday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with Bro. William P. Bailey officiating. Burial followed in Carroll Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Moody was born December 10, 1924 in Carroll County to the late Ernest Vickers, Sr. and Ovie Elizabeth (Dill) Vickers. She was a retired teller of the Bank of Huntingdon and a member of First Baptist Church in Huntingdon. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Moody, and one brother, Ernest Vickers, Jr.
Survivors include: two sons, Brent Moody of Huntingdon and David (Julie) Moody of Jackson; one sister, Joan Williams; and four grandchildren.

EDDIE HUNTER
1957-2007
PARIS: Eddie Hunter, 49, died Wednesday, January 31, at his residence. Funeral services were Saturday, February 3, at 1 p.m. in LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home with Randy Stephens and Randy Kuykendall officiating. Burial followed in Olive Branch Cemetery in Cottage Grove.
Mr. Hunter was born September 1, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert A. and Dorothy C. Galusha Hunter. He formerly worked at Furniture Exchange and was a member of Church of Christ. He was raised by his Aunt Dorotha and his late Uncle Rozell Hunter. Other than his parents and uncle, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra Garrison and Theresa Hunter; and one brother, James Ronald Hunter.
Survivors include: his aunt, one sister, Judy Brown of Tuscumbia, Alabama; three brothers, Gary W. Hunter of Paris, Allen Lee Hunter and Robert Dale Hunter, both of Huntingdon; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

ROBERT HOPPER
1943-2007
BRUCETON: Robert Hopper, 63, died Wednesday, January 31, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Hollingsworth and Bro. Robert White officiating. Burial followed in Hebron Cemetery.
Mr. Hopper was born December 2, 1943 to the late Roy Hopper and Ruth (Tubbs) Hopper. He was self-employed as a construction worker and was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Wilma Lowrey; two brothers, Murphy Gene Hopper and Leslie Hopper; and one half-brother, R. G. Hopper.
Survivors include: his wife of 44 years, Judy (Cobb) Hopper; two sons, Neil (Tina) Hopper of Jackson and Troy (Mary) Hopper of Hollow Rock; one sister, Vernie Mae Jackson of Huntingdon; three brothers, Jack Hopper of Bruceton, Wes Hopper and Norman Hopper, both of Hollow Rock; one half-brother, Vernon Hopper; two grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren.

BRENDA HILLIARD
1947-2007
HOLLOW ROCK: Brenda Hilliard, 59, died Wednesday, January 31, at her home. A memorial tribute was held Sunday, February 4, at Barren Springs Cemetery with Bro. Bret Haskins and Bro. Rufus Chandler officiating.
Ms. Hilliard was born June 7, 1947 to the late James Marion Lockhart and Eular Bradford) Lockhart. She was formerly employed by Henry I. Siegel for 35 years. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Judy Richardson.
Survivors include: one son, Eddie Hilliard of McKenzie; one daughter, Tammy Hilliard of Huntingdon; two brothers, Bobby Joe Lockhart of Bruceton and Billy Joe Lockhart of Huntingdon; her companion, Junior King of Hollow Rock; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

MICHAEL CURTIS GALLIMORE
1982-2007
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Michael Curtis Gallimore, 24, died Friday, January 26, at his home. Funeral services were Friday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Chris Dowdy officiating. Burial followed in Caledonia Cemetery in McKenzie.
Mr. Gallimore, a construction worker, was born March 25, 1982 in Martin.
Survivors include: his parents, Michael Thomas Gallimore of Jacksonville Beach, Florida and Cathy Lynn Bowden Gallimore of Gleason; two sons, Anthony Gallimore and Nicholas Gallimore, both of Starke, Florida; his grandmother, Fay Bowden of McKenzie; two brothers, Brian Adam Gallimore of Starke, Florida and Chris Dowdy of Nashville; and four sisters, Kimberly Hicks of Martin, Jennifer Ryan of Orlinda, Debbie Parker of Paris and Donna Blakley of Halls.

W.L. DOUGLAS "DOUG" SHELL
PARIS: W.L. Douglas "Doug" Shell, 61, died Thursday, February 1, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Funeral services were Monday, February 5, at 1 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden with Bro. Jack Thacker and Bro. Monroe Robbins officiating. Burial followed in West Union Cemetery near Dresden.
Mr. Shell was born in McKenzie to the late Herman L. and Louise Adams Shell. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Paris.
Survivors include: his wife, Phyllis Vassal Shell of Paris; one daughter, Douglassa Smothers of Smyrna; two sons, Robert Shell of McKenzie and Jeff Shell of Clarksville; one sister, Elsie Trevathan of Huntingdon; one half-sister, Tina Shell of McKenzie; one brother, Herman Shell of Gleason; three half-brothers, Ron Shell of McKenzie, Donnie Shell and Rickey Shell, both of New Mexico; and six grandchildren.

BOBBY E. FORTNER
1936-2007
GREENFIELD: Bobby E. Fortner, 71, died Wednesday, January 31, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Graveside services were held Friday, February 2, at Hornbeak Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Mr. Fortner was born January 11, 1936 to the late Roy Samuel Fortner and Ruby Lee Rambo. He worked as a machinist, attended Church of Christ, and served in the National Guard.
Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy Fortner of Greenfield; two sons, Mike Fortner of Springville and Ronnie Fortner of Greenfield; two daughters, Debbie Ezell of Oakland and Pam Griffin of Greenfield; and one sister, Viola Ward of Gleason.

Mabel Good Tuck Phelps
1914-2007
MARTIN: Mabel Good Tuck Phelps, 92, formerly of Gleason, died Thursday, February 1, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home Chapel in Martin with Rev. Jerry Powell officiating. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin.
Mrs. Phelps was born April 26, 1914 in Obion County to the late John W. Good and Pearl Harris Good. She was retired from VanAyer Manor Nursing Home in Martin and was a member of the First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Jesse Tuck and Charlie Phelps; a stepson, Billy Phelps, Jr.; four brothers, Homer Good, John Thomas Good, George Good, and Cecil Good; and two sisters, Dolene Noah and Laura Mae Dorris.
Survivors include: two sons, Johnny Tuck of Martin, and Robert Tuck of Gleason; one daughter, Jean Bullington of Martin; one stepdaughter, Roberta McCain of Lansing, Michigan; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

JERRY LYNN CONNELL
1946-2007
DRESDEN: Jerry Lynn Connell, 60, died Sunday, February 4, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 6, at 2 p.m. in Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Doster and Rev. Dennis Scott officiating. Burial followed in Sandhill Cemetery.
Mr. Connell was born October 17, 1946 in McKenzie to the late Kenneth and Bonnie Scarbrough Connell. He was retired from U.P.S. and was a member of First United Methodist Church in McKenzie.
Survivors include: his wife, Nancy Connell; three sons, Davey (Lynn) Connell of Franklin, Greg (Baronica) Williams of Martin and Tim (Jeanie) Williams of Gleason; two daughters, Susan (Casey) Beathrad of Franklin and Kim (Tony) Coble of Gleason; three brothers, Larry Connell of Riley, North Carolina, Terry Connell and Gary Connell, both of Germantown; and 11 grandchildren.

   
         
       

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