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February 5, 2008


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OBITUARIES

SHELBA JEAN HIGDON MCCASLIN
1947-2008
MCKENZIE: Shelba Jean Higdon McCaslin, 60, died Tuesday, January 29, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday, January 31, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home in McKenzie with Bro. Fred Morris officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie.
Mrs. McCaslin, a retired florist, was born March 14, 1947 in Trezevant to the late James Elton Higdon and Margaret Jane (Scott) Higdon.
Survivors include: her husband, Robert McCaslin of McKenzie; two sons, Derrick McCaslin of McKenzie and Patrick McCaslin of Smyrna; three brothers, Richard Wall of Memphis, Donald Higdon of McKenzie, and Terry Higdon of Friendship; six sisters, Melba Sue Patton of Tampa, Florida, Velta Flippin, Linda Reed, Jorene Baker, Lorene Hudson, and Sherry Epperson, all of McKenzie; and two grandchildren, Zayden Ty McCaslin and Lute Anders McCaslin.

ROBERT LAURENCE PRATHER
1926-2008
McKENZIE: Robert Laurence Prather, 81, died Wednesday, January 30, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at McKenzie Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Allen officiating. Burial followed at Caledonia Cemetery.
Mr. Prather was born September 9, 1926 in Clarksburg to the late Willie V. and Lessie Phillips Prather. He was a retired factory worker and a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later in the Tennessee National Guard. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jana E. Hodge.
Survivors include: his wife, Lavada Smith Prather of McKenzie; four sons, Jerry Prather of Huntingdon, Robert S. Prather of Dresden, Terry D. Prather and Stephen E. Prather, both of McKenzie; one sister, Mary Vawter of Trenton; and eight grandchildren.

ELSIE MAURINE MORRIS
1924-2008
McKENZIE: Elsie Maurine Morris, 83, died Thursday, January 31, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, February 2, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie.
Mrs. Morris was born November 15, 1924 in Trezevant to the late Leonard and Lois Cobb Cloyd. She was co-owner of Morris Carpet in McKenzie and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Morris; and her uncle and aunt, R.G. and Elsie Walker.
Survivors include: one daughter, Diana (Jerome) Crawford of McKenzie; one granddaughter, Jessica Crawford of Nashville; one brother-in-law, Joseph W. (Joyce) Morris of Nashville; and one sister-in-law, Linda (Ed) Richmond of Memphis.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials be made to the First Methodist Church in McKenzie, the McKenzie Memorial Library or the charity of your choice.

THOMAS HAROLD KENT
1948-2008
DRESDEN: Thomas Harold Kent, 58, died Wednesday, January 30, at his residence. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 1, at Gallimore Funeral Home of Gleason with Bro. Bob Copeland officiating.
Mr. Kent was born September 12, 1948 in Dyersburg to the late Esby and Martha Headly Kent. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debra Hatch Kent.
Survivors include: one son, Randy Kent of Gleason; two daughters, Charlotte McAbee and Jodie Kent, both of Gleason; two sisters, Alice Green and Mary Boane, both of Gleason; and one grandchild.

RUBY N. JONES
1916 - 2008
LAVINIA: Ruby N. Jones, 91, died Saturday, February 2, at her daughter's home. Funeral services were Monday, February 4, at 1 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Beecham officiating. Burial followed in Hickory Flat Cemetery.
Ms. Jones was born October 3, 1916 in Henderson County to the late John Riley Neisler and Lou Eller Elizabeth (Massey) Neisler. She was a homemaker and was Baptist by belief. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Ray Jones; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Survivors include: seven daughters, Virginia Coleman of Lexington, Hazel Thornton of Corinth, Mississippi, Dorothy Holladay of Huntingdon, Nell (Willie) McClearen and Evelyn (Mack) Jones, both of Cedar Grove, Marie McBroom of Booneville, Sue (Ron) West of Lavinia; one son, Wayne (Frances) Jones of Humboldt; 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.

MADELYN PAIGE BEAMON
2001-2008
HUNTINGDON: Madelyn Paige Beamon, 6, died Saturday, February 2. Visitation was held on Monday, February 4, at Sycamore View Church of Christ in Memphis from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., with a life celebration service following immediately at 6 p.m. Visitation on Tuesday, February 5, will be held at Chase Funeral Home in Huntingdon from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. On February 6, visitation will be held at Chase from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a procession to Sellers Hill Cemetery to follow immediately.
Madelyn was born December 17, 2001. On January 29, 2004, at age 2, she was diagnosed with stage IV Neuroblastoma. On February 2, 2004 she began her journey being treated for cancer under the loving and excellent care of the doctors and staff at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. For four years, Madelyn battled cancer with a smile on her face and hope in her heart. She continues to be a source of hope to many.
Survivors include: her parents, Brandi Dawn and Neal Jesse Beamon; her brother, Tyler Preston Giffen; her baby sister, Ella Madison Beamon; her grandparents, Sherry (Pierce) Young, Terry Poucher, and John and Katherine (Williams) Beamon; her great-grandparents, J.C. and Shelby (Peak) Pierce, and Rachel (Morgan) Williams; as well as four aunts, four uncles and 10 cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please send tax-deductible donations in honor of Madelyn Beamon to Habitat for Hope, 2041 Locke-Cuba Rd, Millington, TN 38053.

JIMMY LEE MAYO
1949 - 2008
HUNTINGDON: Jimmy Lee Mayo, 58, died Wednesday, January 30, at the VA Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were Saturday, February 2, at 10 a.m. at Chase Funeral Home with Mike Walker and Phillip Welch officiating. Burial followed in McLemoresville Cemetery.
Mr. Mayo was born June 1, 1949 in Morgan County to the late Hollis Bennett Mayo and Mamie Lee (Bunch) Mayo. He served 10 years in the Army and was a self-employed carpenter.
Survivors include: his companion, Muriel Walker of Huntingdon; four sisters, Gladys Chaney and Alice Coleman, both of Huntingdon, Clara Smith of Atwood, Gina Gregory of Camden; and five brothers, George Mayo, Jerry Mayo, John Mayo, all of Huntingdon, Sam Mayo of Michigan City, Indiana, and James Mayo of Camden.

DOSHIE L. HAYES
1911-2008
MCKENZIE: Doshie L. Hays, 96, died Sunday, February 3, at Oak Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 5, at 2 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie.
Mrs. Hays was born December 1, 1911 in Parsons to the late Lonzo and Martha Ann Carrington Dailey. She was a homemaker and was Baptist in faith. Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Oliver Hays; one sister, Ethel Hays; and two brothers, Ollie and John Dailey.
Survivors include: one daughter, Martha (Robert) Galey of Greenfield.

JOAN BATES
1932-2008
GREENFIELD: Joan Bates, 75, died Sunday, February 3. Funeral services are Wednesday, February 6, at 2 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home with Brent Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Bates was born April 12, 1932 in Greenfield to the late Aubrey Raines and Selma Gilliam Raines. She worked as a cook and factory worker.
Survivors include: one brother, Alvin Gilliam Raines of Kent, Washington.

WILLIAM EDDIE CARDEN
1946-2008
UNION CITY: William Eddie Carden, 61, formerly of McKenzie, died Wednesday, January 30, at Union City Manor Nursing Home. Funeral services were Saturday, February 2, at 11 a.m. at White-Ranson Funeral Home with the Rev. Drew Henry officiating. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Ripley.
Mr. Carden was born June 22, 1946 in Milan to the late Carl Franklin Carden and the late Ina Bell (Compton) Carden Bannister. He was president of Kirkland Financial and had been vice president of the former Farmers Exchange Bank and president of the former First American Bank in Union City. He was also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Japan during the Vietnam War. A member of Union City First Baptist Church, he was a member of Ripley Masonic Lodge No. 630 and of the Scottish Rite and Shriners. He was a life-time member of the American Legion. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marjorie (Carden) Gates; and his stepfather, Brooks Edward Bannister.
Survivors include: his wife, Bette Lee Morris Carden; one daughter, Elisabeth Lee (Ian) Martin of Nashville; one sister, Martha (Carden) Gilchrist of Sevierville; one stepsister, Diane (Bannister) Carter of Camden; and one grandson.