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February 26, 2008


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OBITUARIES

MARY ELLEN LEE MEDLIN
1948-2008
MCKENZIE: Mary Ellen Lee Medlin, 59, died Monday, February 25, at her home. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer on February 14, 2008. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 26, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Medlin was born July 4, 1948 in Scottsboro, Alabama. She was co-owner of Medlin's Clothing and Shoe Store, a business she and her husband started February 14, 1975.
Survivors include: her husband, Thomas L. Medlin who she married June 13, 1972; two daughters, Melissa (Carl) Campbell and Belinda Medlin, both of McKenzie; six grandchildren, T.J. and Heather Campbell of McKenzie, Allison, Tiffani, Beth and Brandon Blackard; her parents, John D. and Alpha Lee of Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas; two brothers, Bruce Lee of Puryear and Barry Lee of Paris; three sisters, Johnnie Rioles of Marion, Arkansas, Peggy Benfante of Sanford, North Carolina and Sharon Sampley of West Memphis, Arkansas.

CLARA PEARL TRAYWICK
BRUCETON: Clara Pearl Traywick, 87, died Tuesday, February 19, at Life Care of Bruceton. Graveside services were Thursday, February 21, at 2 p.m. at Twin Oaks Cemetery in Huntingdon with Rev. Lloyd Rich officiating.
Ms. Traywick was born in Holladay to the late Luke D. Norwood and Louiza Ellis Norwood. She was a housewife and member of Twin Oaks Church of Christ.
Survivors include: one niece and two nephews.
Bruceton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

KATIE SUE ALLEN VAUGHN
1931-2008
BEAUMONT, TEXAS: Katie Sue Allen Vaughn, 76, died Wednesday, February 20, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont, Texas after a lengthy illness. Graveside services were Saturday, February 23, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Trezevant.
Mrs. Vaughn was born July 25, 1931 to the late Hilliard and Nola Allen of Trezevant. She was the oldest of four children. She was a graduate of Trezevant High School in 1949. After she married Charles Vaughn in 1950, they moved to Houston, Texas and most of her life she worked as a nurse at different hospitals and doctors' offices. She was a member of the Garden Road Baptist Church in Pearland, Texas. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by twin brothers, Bethel and Cary Allen.
Survivors include: her husband of 58 years, Charles; four children, Dennis, David, Douglas, and Katie Susan; and six grandchildren, Natalie, Bryan, Christina, Michelle, Kathryn (Katie) and Austin; and one sister, Brenda Kay Allen Shaw of Jackson.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Brummitt Funeral Home of Trezevant was in charge of arrangements.

THOMAS A. NOLEN, JR.
1942-2008
MCKENZIE: Thomas A. Nolen, Jr., 65, died Wednesday, February 20, at his home. Funeral services were Saturday, February 23, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie.
Mr. Nolen was born November 12, 1942 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas to the late Thomas A Nolen, Sr. and Dimple Mae Mallard Nolen. He was a retired service tech for Bellsouth and a Navy veteran. He was post commander for the VFW 4939 in McKenzie and also a member of the American Legion and the Telephone Pioneers.
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Mr. Nolen's family includes: Lucille Cozart of McKenzie; two daughters, Karen (Murray) McCaleb of McKenzie and Tammi (Glenn) Corbin of Smyrna; Billy (Tonya) Collins and Michelle Tucker, both of McKenzie; sisters, Virginia (Billy Joe) Kee and Hilma Dinkins of McKenzie, Mary (Terry) Newsom of Springville; brothers, Donald and Ronnie Nolen, both of McKenzie; and grandchildren Kelby McCaleb, Bransen McCaleb, Nicholas Corbin, Alyssa Corbin, Brian McCaleb, Matt McCaleb, Kyle Tucker, Kayla Tucker and Haley Collins.

EVORA ETTA (BUSH) BRYANT
1919-2008
McKENZIE: Evora Etta (Bush) Bryant, 89, died Thursday, February 21, at McKenzie Health Care Center. Funeral services were Sunday, February 24, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie with Bro. Tony Janner officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Mrs. Bryant was born February 20, 1919 in Carroll County to the late Robert Lee and Gertie Mae Mann Bush. She was a retired manager of Big John's Bakery. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Bryant.
Survivors include: two brothers, Austin (Agnes) Bush and Billy Ray (Sue) Bush, both of McKenzie.

DORA LEE CROSS
1920-2008
WESTPORT: Dora Lee Cross, 88, died Wednesday, February 20, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were Friday, February 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Dilday Funeral Home with Bro. Lynn Stapleton officiating. Burial followed in Jamison Cemetery.
Mrs. Cross was born January 27, 1920 in Westport to the late Homer L. and Eura Blount Hilliard. She was a homemaker, a part-time employee of the U.S. Postal Service and a member of Huntingdon First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband of 64 years, Alton Cross; one son, Richard (Sandra) Cross of Westport; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

BARBARY KAY RUST
1929-2008
HUNTINGDON: Barbara Kay Rust, 58, died Wednesday, February 20, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, February 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home with Bro. Pete Kirby officiating. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery.
Mrs. Rust was born April 7, 1949 in Carroll County to the late T. H. and Viola (Gooch) Hester. She was a retired hand welder for Nestaway Corp. and a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church . Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Hardy Hester, Joe Harrell Hester, and (Bill Boy) Hester.
Survivors include: one daughter, Tammy Sauls of Bruceton; one son, Richard Prince of Huntingdon; seven sisters, Helen Sparks of Camden, Alice Mitchell, Mary Ann Oatsvall, Betty Sue Hollingsworth, Martha Joyce Pearson, all of Huntingdon, Sandra Louise Milan of Portageville, Missouri, and Glenda Gail Bell of Yuma; two brothers, Darrell (Goochie) Hester of Buena Vista and Dale Hardy Hester of Wildersville; and three grandchildren.

WILLIAM J. MILLER
1923-2008
William J. Miller, 84, formerly of Huntingdon, died Monday, February 18. Graveside services were Saturday, February 23, at 2 p.m. at McLemoresville Cemetery with Bro. Bill Crossno officiating.
Mr. Miller was born November 8, 1923 in Carroll County.
Survivors include: one son, Stan (Kathie) Miller of St. Clair Shores, Michigan; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Dilday Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA LYNN MEALS
1935-2008
HUNTINGDON: Barbara Lynn Meals, 73, died Saturday, February 23, at the Convalescent Health Care Center in Virginia. Graveside funeral services are Thursday, February 28, at 1 p.m. at Clarksburg Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Halter officiating.
Mrs. Meals was born January 18, 1935 to the late Lester Verner and Lillian Graple Pinson. She was owner of the Purina Feed Mill and a member of the Clarksburg Missionary Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Meals.
Survivors include: one brother, Billy Pinson of Zuni, Virginia.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Dilday Funeral Home and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Dilday Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES LLOYD JACKSON
1919-2008
PARIS: James Lloyd Jackson, 88, died Monday, February 25, at his residence. Funeral services are Wednesday, February 27, at 3 p.m. at McEvoy Funeral Home with Bro. Warren T. Sykes and Kelly Farris, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery in Paris.
Mr. Jackson was born April 22, 1919 in Buchanan to the late James Burton Jackson and Anna Mable Houston Jackson. He was a self-employed truck driver, a farmer and a member of Jolley Springs Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Clayton.
Survivors include: his wife, Peggy Frances Richardson Jackson; four daughters, Charlotte Button and Wilma (Kelly) Farris, both of Paris, Linda (Reggie) Elliott of Henry and Leisa (Dion) Chenoweth of Mansfield; one foster son, David Richardson of Henry; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.