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OBITUARIES   Copyright 2007. Use by permission only.   ALMA WIMMERT HOLLAND 1910-2007 MCKENZIE: Alma Wimmert Holland, 97, died Tuesday, December 25, at Jackson Regional Hospital. Funeral services are Saturday, December 29, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, McKenzie. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, in McKenzie. Mrs. Holland was born January 9, 1910 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Adolph and Emma Spengler Wimmert. She was co-owner of Holland Farms Ice Cream Company and West Tennessee Dairy in McKenzie. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McKenzie for 70 years, and she currently was the oldest member of the church. During her years at church she was active in the Imogene Sub-Group, she was also a charter member of the BPW, and a past president of the PTA. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Paul G. Holland; one sister and three brothers Survivors include: two daughters, Marilynn (Bob) Putman of McKenzie and Anne (Jerry) Gilchrist of Nashville; one son, Paul W. (Linda) Holland of Nashville; seven grandchildren, Carol (Victor) Parkins, Paul (Traci) Putman, Celia (Erik) Prentice, Heather Jane Holland, Kathryn Elizabeth Holland, Thomas Joseph Holland Gilchrist, and Harrison Collier Gilchrist; and four great-grandchildren, Holland Elizabeth Parkins, Jordan Parkins, John Tyler Putman and Blair LeAnn Putman; one sister-in-law, Louise Holland Johnson of Chattanooga; and one brother-in-law, Kermit (Nancy) Holland of McKenzie. Memorials can be made to Paul G. and Alma W. Holland Scholarship Fund at Bethel College or the First United Methodist Church, McKenzie. Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie was in charge of arrangements. Roy L. Auvenshine 1944-2007 DRESDEN: Roy L. Auvenshine, 63, died Thursday, December 27, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Saturday, December 29, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Bro. Wayne Perkins and Bro. Bob Copeland officiating. Burial followed in Sand Hill Cemetery. Bro. Auvenshine was the preacher for Bethlehem Baptist Church for over 30 years. He was born, July 4, 1944 in Dresden. He was preceded in death by his father, C.D. Auvenshine; and a brother, Dennis Auvenshine. Survivors include: his wife, Linda (Stewart) Auvenshine of Dresden; one son, Tracy Auvenshine of Dresden; one daughter, Donna Auvenshine of Dresden; his mother, Elaine (Underwood) Auvenshine; three brothers, Debro Auvenshine of Akin, South Carolina, Johnny Auvenshine of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and Donald Auvenshine of Lansing, Michigan; and one granddaughter. A.J. TAYLOR 1922-2007 HUNTINGDON: A.J. Taylor, 85, died Thursday, December 27, at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Funeral services were Saturday, December 29, at 2 p.m. at Dilday Funeral Home with Bro. Ken Bradford officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Taylor was born January 24, 1922 in Henderson County to the late Clyde Thomas and Mary Clyde (Lassater) Taylor. He was the retired Chief of Police for the town of Huntingdon where he was employed for 19 years. He had also been employed as a dispatcher for Carroll County Electric Department, served as a Carroll County Judicial Commissioner, was a member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, Tennessee Police Chiefs Association and served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Nell (Gibson) Taylor; two sons Lynn S. Taylor and Kim R. Taylor; and one sister, Bevie Reeves. Survivors include: one daughter, Sandra Brown of Huntingdon; one son, Glen L. (Wanda) Taylor of Huntingdon; one sister, Lavern Hatch of Huntingdon; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. MAURINE WADKINS FINK 1916-2007 MCKENZIE: Maurine Wadkins Fink, 91, died Sunday, December 23, at McKenzie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were Thursday, December 27, 4 p.m. at Brummitt Funeral Home, McKenzie, with Bro. Kenny Carr officiating. Burial was in Acacia Park Cemetery in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Mrs. Fink was born November 6, 1916 in Trezevant to the late John Wadkins and Ruth (Kemp) Wadkins. She was a member of Long Heights Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. Fink. Survivors include: two sons, Richard Fink of Knoxville and Paul Fink of Mendham, New Jersey; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. L.J. GRIFFIN 1935-2007 McKENZIE: L. J. Griffin, 72, of McKenzie died December 21 at McKenzie Regional Hospital. A memorial service was held Sunday, December 23 in the chapel of Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Mr. Griffin was born January 13, 1935 to the late O.B. Griffin and Lena Bynum. He was self-employed as a dozer operator. He is survived by his wife, Mable (Covington) Griffin of McKenzie; three daughters: Ange Woods of Memphis, Beth Collins of Dresden, and Karen Mitchell of Gleason; two sons: Terry Griffin of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Michael Griffin of Gleason; and four grandchildren. WILLARD WENDELL WHITNEY 1933-2007 McKENZIE: Mr. Willard Wendell Whitney, 74, died Wednesday, December 26 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. There will be no local services in McKenzie. Mr. Whitney was born in Beech Creek, Kentucky on May 4, 1933 to the late W. Whitney and Irene Baugh Whitney. He was a janitor for All Steel in Aurora, Illinois. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Hill Whitney of McKenzie; two sons, Richard Whitney of Aurora and David Whitney of McKenzie; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. JAMES DAVID MORGAN 1949-2007 HUNTINGDON: James David Morgan, 58, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida , formerly of Huntingdon, passed away Monday December 24, at Cape Coral Hospital in Florida. Funeral services were Saturday, December 29, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home with Rev. Dossie Morgan officiating. Burial followed in Palmer Shelter Cemetery . Mr. Morgan was born June 20, 1949 in Huntingdon to the late Joseph Shaver Morgan and Alta (Ashby) Morgan. Survivors include: one brother, Joe Morgan of Port Saint Lucie, Florida; and two sisters, Glenda Bernal of Beaumont, Texas and Alta Faye Morgan of Paris. BENNY RAY PARK 1934-2007 HOLLOW ROCK: Benny Ray Park, 73, died Wednesday December 26, at Camden General Hospital. Funeral services were Saturday, December 29, at 3:00 p.m. at Solid Rock Ministries with Bro. Bobby Jordan officiating. Burial followed at Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Park was born April 19, 1934 in Carroll County to the late Glen Park and Othera (Cole) Park. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a barber, a member of the police force, a bus driver, farmer and a member of the Solid Rock Ministries. Survivors include: his wife of 51 years, Patsy (Smith) Park; one daughter, Natalie (Terry) Wade of Paris; two sons, Samuel K. (Sherry) Park of Big Sandy, Ron R. Park of Paris; and two sisters, Patsy King of Hollow Rock and Dorothy Robinson of Fort Myers, Florida; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. PATSY LYNN WATSON 1957-2007 ARKANSAS: Patsy Lynn Watson, 50, formerly of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, December 18 at her daughter's residence in Arkansas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Tabernacle Church at 843 Stonewall Street in McKenzie with Pastor Dan Grisham officiating. Ms. Watson was a long time resident of Gadsden, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Watson; two brothers, James Watson and Kenneth Watson. Survivors include: two daughters, Jennifer (Rev. Brian) Davis of Albertville, Alabama and Stephanie (Dick) Wessels of Jonesboro, Arkansas; her mother, Ellen Watson of Huntingdon; two brothers, Tommy (Shannon) Watson and Tim Watson; two sisters, Cathey Bright and Pam Sheltis; and two grandchildren. JIM RIVERS 1924-2007 HUNTINGDON: Jim Rivers, 83, died Wednesday, December 26, at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon. Funeral services were Sunday, December 30, at 2:00 p.m. at Chase Funeral Home with Bro. J. Emerson officiating. Burial followed at Hopewell Cemetery. Bro. J. Emerson will officiate the service. Mr. Rivers was born January 30, 1924 in Yuma to the late Joe Rivers and Rolie (Taylor) Rivers. He worked for the maintenance department for the town of Huntingdon. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Wilma Harris; four brothers, Larmon Rivers, John Rivers, Willie B. Rivers, and Charles Rivers; and five sisters, Jettie B. Butler, Nell Bailey, Dimper Weathers, Lessie Rivers, and Willie Mae McCaniey. Survivors include: one daughter, Roxie Myles; four sons, Willie Ray Harris, Thomas Augustus Harris, Jerry Lewis Harris, and Clarence Harris; five sisters, Robena Hart, Janie Rivers, Norma Mebane, Voila Rivers and Frances Gooch; one brother, Roy Lee Harris; and a host of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ronald "Ronnie" Larry Gallimore 1947-2007 DRESDEN: Ronald "Ronnie" Larry Gallimore, 60, died Wednesday, December 19, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services were Saturday, December 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Gallimore Funeral Home Chapel in Gleason with Rev. Donald Doster officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Mr. Gallimore was a maintenance worker for the Weakley County Board of Education and a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church. He was born June 23, 1947 in Dresden to the late Herchell and Lela Roberts Gallimore. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Patsy Boane, Linda Spain, and Paula Arnold. Survivors include: two brothers, Gerry (Kay) Gallimore of Dresden and Terry (Jana) Gallimore of Dresden. JOE BAILEY 1931-2007 HUNTINGDON: Joe Neal Bailey, 76, died Saturday, December 29, at St. Thomas Hospital. Funeral services were Monday, December 31, 11 a.m. at Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Lynn Stapleton officiating. Burial followed in McAuley Cemetery. Mr. Bailey was born December 23, 1931 to the late Arden and Tessie Nordin Bailey. He was former owner and operator of Bailey Electric, a member of the Tennessee National Guard and a member of Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma "Tina" Bailey, and his first wife, Carolyn Sue Bailey, Survivors include: three sons, Mike (Donna) Bailey of Huntingdon, Ken (Linda) Bailey of St. Louis, Missouri, and Jeff (Deanna) Bailey of Huntingdon; one stepdaughter, Debbie (James) Churchwell of Huntingdon; one stepson, Lynn Blackwell of Huntingdon; one sister, Jane (Wayne) Jackson of Hermitage; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and seven stepgrandchildren. Dilday Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers and food, donations may be made to Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund and American Cancer Society. I Z MURPHY 1930-2007 HUNTINGDON: I Z Murphy, 77, died Thursday, December 27, at Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 30, at New Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the New Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. C. William Jones, Jr., son-in-law and pastor of Lexington First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Lexington, officiated and Bro. Dewayne Thomas conducted the graveside service. Mrs. Murphy was born May 12, 1930 in Dresden to the late John Henry and Vizzie Bell (McDaniel) Matheny. She was raised in the Joy Springs/West Union Community in Weakley County and was a homemaker and a member of the New Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Murphy; one grandson, Jason Wayne Baker; three brothers, G.W. Matheny, Ralph Matheny and Ernest Matheny; and four sisters, Johnnie Lou Hopper, A.V. Matheny and twin sisters, Aubrey and Bonnie. Survivors include: two daughters, Patsy Darlene Baker of McLemoresville and Patricia Ann Freeland (C. William) Jones of Lexington; four grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Memorials may be made to the New Crossroads Cemetery Fund, Attn: Mr. Palmer, New Crossroads Missionary Baptist Church, Huntingdon, TN 38344. Dilday Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

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