Lake - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

WISE and SANDERS families of WEST Tennessee

katemedlockwheeless06 — 2 Sep 2008 3:26:04 GMT

I am searching for information on a WISE and SANDERS families that came to Lee County, Tennessee in the 1880’s.

They are as follows:

John WISE
b. about 1824 around Cocke Co., Tennessee
d. about 1883 in Tennessee
He married in Tennessee to:
Spouse - Elizabeth “Betsy” (JONES) WISE
b. about 1827 around Knoxville, Tennessee
d. about 1892 in Lake Co,. Tennessee

Note*** I have records that give witness account that Elizabeth “Betsy” WISE died
in Lake Co., Tennessee.

John and Elizabeth “Betsy” Jones WISE had the following children:

1. Andrew Jackson WISE
b. 1848-50 in Cocke Co., Tennessee
He married Nancy STRICKLIN (DUVALL – 1st husband’s last name) in Madison
Co., Tennessee in 1874.

2. Sarah WISE
b. about 1852 in Cocke Co., Tennessee
I believe this Sarah WISE married in Madison Co., Tennessee in Mar 1874 to:
Spouse – W. M. LEGGETT
She married again in Crockett Co., Tennessee in Aug 1877 to:
Spouse – Henry POLK

3. Rachel WISE
b. about 1855 in Tennessee
d. in 1905 in Lake Co., Tennessee
She was married to George C. CAMPBELL in Lake Co., Tennessee in Dec 1886.
He was the postmaster at BLUEBANK for a few years.

4. Howard WISE
b. about 1857 in Tennessee
d. about 1879 in Madison Co., Tennessee
Howard had married in Madison Co., Tennessee in Nov 1878 to:
Spouse – Doshatine ATKINS
After Howard died and the family moved to Lake Co., Tennessee records show she
remarried in Lake Co., Tennessee in Dec 1887 to James POUNDS.

5. Calvin Wayne WISE
b. about 1859 in Cocke Co., Tennessee
He married in Madison Co., Tennessee on 30 Dec 1877 to:
Spouse – Clementine HUGHES
He married in Lake Co., Tennessee on 10 Aug 1886 to:
Spouse – C. BIRDSONG
He married in Lake Co., Tennessee on 2 Feb 1887 to:
Spouse – Lida “Ider” MCINTIRE

Calvin Wayne WISE and Clementine HUGHES had one child named John Henry WISE.
I know Calvin had other children, I just don’t know which ones belong to which mother.
If you can help me in this regard please write me.

6. Susan WISE
b. about 1860 in Tennessee

NOTE***
There are some WISE children born around BLUEBANK in Lake Co., Tennessee that I
would like to find more information on.
They are George Washington WISE, Charley WISE, James WISE and James Andrew Jackson WISE.

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The SANDERS family is as follows:

Hamilton Jackson SANDERS
b. 1850 in Tennessee
d. unknown but around 1900.
He married in Haywood Co., Tennessee in 1869 to:
Docia STRICKLIN
b. Feb 1856 in Alabama

They had the following children:

1. John “Jack” Robert Hamilton SANDERS, Sr.
b. 1870 around Crockett, Tennessee
He married in Haywood Co., Tennessee in Feb 1888 to:
Spouse - Julia Ann DICKERSON
b. 1869 in Tennessee

Their children were Minnie, John R. H., JR., and James SANDERS at
the time they would have lived there.

2. James SANDERS
b. 1873 in Tennessee

3. Levi “LEE” C. SANDERS
Levi “LEE” C. SANDERS married in Lake Co., Tennessee in Nov 1902 to:
Spouse - Ollie D. WISE
b. 1878 in Tennessee

4. Elijah “LIGE” Benjamin SANDERS
b. 1878 in Madison Co., Tennessee

5. Louis S. SANDERS
b. 1884 in Tennessee

6. Mary Frances SANDERS
b. 1888 in Tennessee

7. Sallie Bell SANDERS
b. 1889 in Tennessee

I know where a lot of these family members went by 1900. I would like to know
more about the WISE family that stayed in the LAKE Co., Tennessee area.
I would like to know more about the offspring that was born to them.
Does anyone know if George C. Campbell and Rachel WISE Campbell had children?
Are their offspring still living there?
Are any of the offspring of the family outlined in this query still living in the Lake Co., Tennessee area?
Are there still any offspring living in Crockett, Haywood, or Madison Counties?
Does anyone have records as to the parents of Hamilton Jackson Sanders?
If you are related to these families please get in contact with me as soon as you can.

I would appreciate your help with information. Thank You. Kathie

Donnell, R. Thurman

cstrusty — 22 Jan 2008 10:35:43 GMT

Wondering if any family of the above has checked these messages. He was a gr-gr-uncle from Fulton Co. KY. His sons married Cosner and McCord. I don't know if Maisy married.
Last I've found, most of them are buried in the Tiptonville Cemetery.
Cherilyn

Hill 1900's

celee42 — 18 Jul 2008 12:48:59 GMT

I would like to correspond with anyone researching or descended from a Alfonse Fon Hill who married Mary Burton.
Fon was the son of Ricxhard and Media Jourdon Hill.
I am trying to connect this family to an Albert G Hill of Carroll Co Tn

Samuel Blair/ Eli Blair

godmysaviour — 30 Jun 2008 6:49:49 GMT

I am searching for Samuel Blair, born 1845 in Tennessee, wife, Lucey Blair, Children, Sallie, Arthur., and Amie, I have found that his father was Eli Blair however with the census it is hard to find any more on Eli Blair, I would like to know if any one can find or has heard of this family Eli was found in Sevier County TN. Earliest census i can find on him is the 1850 cenus His wife is listed as Elizabeth, their children are, Nancy, Samuel, and Hirman, This family is African American, there are alot of Blair families that are white and the some census do not clairfy the fact, I almost beleive that Eli Blair parents were Hugh Blair whom came from Irlend but not able to prove that this line was white or African American, also not able to prove connection yet. As i said any help would be appreciated, I am searching this line for a friend. Also, My email address has changed since my last posting you can email me at frntrd@aol.com

Lake County Schools Alumni ASsociaiton

mphsbanker — 25 Jun 2008 4:58:16 GMT

Doctor Wright of Tiptonville

Connie_Cady — 15 Jun 2008 7:27:27 GMT

Am looking for a Doctor Wright who was in Tiptonville in the 1890's or so. He may have been related to the Jack Williams family. Any info is much apreciated

Wright/Donnell

cstrusty — 3 Jun 2008 10:15:50 GMT

In the 1920 census, Alex/Aleck Wright (b. 1893) is in the county with his mother, Elmina Wright, b. 1851, NC. They have moved down from Hickman (city), Kentucky. Also in the county at that time, is Phoebe Wright, sister of Aleck. Wondering if there are any other researchers/relation there. Phoebe's husband, Thurman Donnell, is our gr-gr-uncle.

Cherilyn Trusty

calling all descendants of Rawley or Raleigh Madding !

davyjones — 26 Feb 2007 2:16:56 GMT

Hello Madding/Roberson cousins,
The grave marker of Rawley Madding (1785-1855) was recently discovered in an overgrown, abandoned cemetery in the Bailey Springs area near Florence, Alabama. Rawley was born in Pittsylvania Co. VA, served in the War of 1812 and moved to Maury Co. in the 1820s where he lived until his death. He had 19 living children at the time of his death through marriages to Sally Mays and Sally Bridgeman. Many of these children ended up in W. TN and W. KY including my own 3rd grandmother Anne T. Madding Roberson (wife of Wm. "Billy" Roberson) and many descendants lived (or still live) in the Obion Chapel area between Troy and Hornbeak, with other groups in Lake Co., Fulton Co. KY etc... A young Eagle Scout candidate, Davis Faulkner and his family, friends etc.. in the Florence, AL area are cleaning up, refencing, marking and preserving the cemetery and are planning to hold a dedication ceremony this Memorial Day. They are also looking for funds to help in the restoration of the cemetery (particularly refencing). Please contact me if you are interested in this project. Attached is a photo of Rawley's marker (long thought to have been buried in Maury Co. in an unmarked grave). This is a great project and they have already obtained historic cemetery designation from the State of Alabama. Only about 4 graves are still marked in this cemetery after 160 or so hard years! Help preserve our ancestor's memory for future generations!
I have a small packet of info that I can snail mail if interested.
This link will also take you to my posted info at the rootsweb world connect project:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=dajones&I11.x=...
Thanks, David Jones in Richmond, MI, 3rd great grandson of Billy and Anne Madding Roberson

Thompsons of Bedford/ Lake co TN

Terrie589 — 19 Apr 2008 8:21:05 GMT

I am searching for info on a Charley Thompson b. about 1870 bedford co. TN he was the son of william T. and Evaline Thompson lived in Bedford in 1870, then william is found with his children Charley and Katie in 1880 alone, Evaline must have died I believe in bedford 1870-1880.William was the son of Theophilus and sophia Thompson of bedford. Thanks

Ira James Thomas & Elizabeth Josephine Whitson

kayemariann — 18 Apr 2008 10:32:05 GMT

Am searching for the parents of Ira James Thomas b. 1852 in TN. d. 1894 in TN. Married Elizabeth Josephine Whitson 19 Dec 1883 in Lake County. CHN: Fredrick James Thomas b. 25 Nov 1884 and Henry Horace Thomas b. 5 May 1887. Also searching for family of Horace. I have the FJ Thomas line that I would share.

Ira James Thomas & Elizabeth Josephine Whitson

kayemariann — 18 Apr 2008 10:28:32 GMT

Am searching for the parents of Ira James Thomas.

Wilson,Royce or Martha

nsiler504157 — 30 Mar 2008 4:33:22 GMT

My friend Rose Ann and her twin Roger Wayne Wilson were adopted. Rose Ann remembers that she had at least 8 other brothers and sisters--some half. One brother was named Royce and a sister was named Martha. This family lived in Lake County, Tennessee. Help please!

Richard Hill

celee42 — 21 Jan 2003 2:55:39 GMT

Would like to exchange info with anyone on the Richard and Meda Jordon Hill family of Lake Co. Richard removed from Williamson Co in the 1840's and is listed on the 1870 Lake Co census. Any info appreciated

Stephen J Hill

pwitch00 — 24 Feb 2008 7:26:17 GMT

Looking for the results on this family in the 1870 census of Lake County,

Stephen J Hill and family wife was a Susan Caruthers and children would have been listed as Stella Dean, Anne E, John A, and Martha E,

Thanks

Anna Hutton-Page

Any information on Will and Grace Talley

PatsyTMorrison — 13 Jan 2005 1:17:43 GMT

I am trying to get information on my grandfather and grandmother. They had 3 known children. Fred Elmer Talley was born in Lake Co. on 8-10-1902 (my father). My uncle Charley and aunt Lena. My grandmother's maiden name was FOSTER. Her brother Bill Foster was last known to be living in Arkansas and has been dead for approx. 40-50 years. My father Fred Elmer Talley died on 12-7-1967.

Rosie Easley death Oct 9 1995

betdowdy — 6 Dec 2007 4:46:25 GMT

Would like obituary for her who died in Lake Co., Tn wife of Herman Easley. Know anything about this family

Lake County families -- Moore, McKnight, Stanley, Hazelrigg

sfpf4 — 4 Dec 2007 2:54:04 GMT

I am trying to contact some living descendants of Hassell K. McKnight (b. 19 Aug. 1901) and his wife Reggie Moore (b. 18 Oct. 1906). Daughter Juanita McKnight married Jack Hazelrigg. I have also seen some connections to Myrtis Alice Moore Stanley. I look forward to hearing from folks who might know these families. Thank you, Priscilla

Need Obit look up Please

rachelle1965 — 27 Nov 2007 12:50:44 GMT

I need a obit look up on a John Jones who died 5-1-1936. He lived in Tiptonville, Dist 4, Village: Owl City. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

James Anderson "Jamie" Page --June 28, 1938-- Oct. 22, 2007

GayMathis — 24 Oct 2007 2:35:02 GMT

James Anderson "Jamie" Page

The Messenger. 10.23.07

Completed arrangements are being announced for James Anderson “Jamie” Page, 69, of Troy, who died at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City Oct. 22, 2007. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Troy, with the Rev. Terry Council officiating. Burial will follow in Cobb’s Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at White & Mahon Funeral Home in Troy 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be his nephews. The family requests that memorials be made to the Obion County Rescue Squad.

He was born June 28, 1938, in Lake County, son of the late Andrew and Addie Jo (Mingle) Page. He married the former Helen Franks May 3, 1980. She survives. He was a former dispatcher for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department and had been an auto mechanic in St. Louis.He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church and was instrumental in starting the Lake County Ambulance Service. He had worked for Regional Emergency Medical Services beginning in 1980. He also helped set up the Obion County 911 service by mapping the Obion County roads. He was a volunteer CPR and First Aid instructor for the Red Cross from 1980-2003 and was a member of Obion County Rescue Squad, serving as co-captain for six years. That organization honored him with a lifetime membership and retired his number, “35,” and his badge in 2002.

He is also survived by two daughters, Zarah Jo Johnson of Hurricane Mills and Laura Adams of Aurora, Colo.; two sons, Robert Anthony Page of Belleville, Ill., and Christopher Lawrence White of Erlanger, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Nicole Adams; two sisters, Anita French and Mary Jo Craddock; and his brother, Jackie Marion Page.Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home Web site: www.white-ranson.com.
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Gay

Griffin Research

thewaddellsjimandphyllis — 11 Oct 2007 1:19:52 GMT

I have finished my Griffin research in the Lake and Obion counties. Initially, it was difficult because I live in Colorado and I could not come to the court houses and libraries to copy information--and I had very little money to work with and so I decided not to hire a research person. However, as luck would have it, I was fortunate to get help from two sources: (1) Marty who sent me a copy of the Griffin pages from the Crockett Chapel Cemetery - Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church and (2) Isabelle Rogers Algee with whom I spoke many times by phone and exchanged many e-mails; Isabelle gave me so much help and direction. Isabelle has written many books about the families there in Lake and Obion counties--and a great deal about the Griffin family of which I am interested. Of the many books she has written, I will mention three: Crocket Chapel Cemetery; Moorings and Allied Families, and her latest, Griffins and Allied Families.

Best Wishes

Phyllis Grizzell Waddell

GENEALOGY

RichardTheilig — 25 Jun 2001 5:58:09 GMT

I am searching for any information on the families of ARWINE, MARTIN, SEXTON, and HICKS all going back to the 1800s. Information I have is that the Martin/Arwine families possibily traveled the "Trail of Tears". Anyone who has any info reagarding any or all of these families please contact me at "bookboy@worldnet.att.net"
Thank You, Ruth Theilig

Whitten Surname

MaryRiddle53 — 15 Feb 2005 8:36:58 GMT

I amlooking for records on my Great grangfather Name George Whitten married Sallie Slaton Born in early 1800's in Tenn .I think he may have had a war Pension. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks . Mary

Samuel Burdette Nichols Lookup

sbarandas — 5 Sep 2007 7:49:32 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Samuel Burdette Nichols. He died in Lake County in 1886. His wife's name was Mary, and had 3 children. I'm hoping to find a death record, obituary or probate records, but any information would be helpful. Please contact me at sbarandas@hotmail.com.

Thanks in advance.

Obit Look Up, Please - William Franklin Rice

DianeSnyder72 — 16 Apr 2007 1:00:09 GMT

Could someone please find an Obit for William Frankin Rice who died in Lake CO in Nov 1958? Thank you so much.
Diane Snyder

Rice

Wgarcia — 1 Jul 2002 3:53:08 GMT

Looking for any information on Rice family in Lake County. My father Charles Edward Rice was born in Ridgely, Tennessee
Oct. 12, 1928. My E-mail address is Bessymaie@aol.com
Best regards,
Wanda (Rice) Garcia

genealogy

Linda Barber Zumwalt — 17 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for a Brown Lee BAKER that married Rebecca FUQUA Peeler in 1907. They had one child: Stella BAKER Barber and a step child a Myrtie PEELER. Ms. Stella BAKER married a Wilson BARBER. Rebecca had also married a Henry ROGERS and she is buried at New Haven cemetery in Lake Co. Tennessee.
I am also looking for a Lawrence "Rich" BARBER who married a Edna SINGLETARY. This would be the parents of Wilson BARBER and grandparents of John Richard BARBER. Can anyone help me with any information. Any thing would be greatly appeciated. For I am doing my genealogy and want to know about my ancestors. You can reach me at gzumwalt@midwest.net
Thank you very much. Linda Barber Zumwalt

Franklin Hall Griffin buried Crockett's Chapel Cemetery

thewaddellsjimandphyllis — 21 Apr 2007 8:20:26 GMT

I am searching for information regarding Franklin Hall Griffin who died November 3, 1912 in Lake County Tennessee and was buried at Crockett's Chapel Cemetery. Could anyone tell me how to contact the local county clerk or funeral homes or phone number or address to the Crockett's Chapel Cemetery. I need documentation about his life and death.

All help appreciated.

Phyllis

Hays family

oliverfamily6 — 8 Apr 2007 11:41:26 GMT

I am a descendant of William Perry Hays, b. Jun 30 1845 in Delaware, died Jun 30 1905. He was married to Mary C. Daughtery. Any info anyone can share with me would be greatly appreciated as their ancestry has been rather difficult for me to track down.

Joseph Franklin Griffin

thewaddellsjimandphyllis — 12 Aug 2007 6:48:59 GMT

Thank you for sending me a copy of the handwritten divorce record of Joseph Franklin Griffin and Lula Reeves Griffin. I appreciate your promptness.

Phyllis

Lake Co.,TN. Dist. 3 in 1910

loriaCOYBOND53 — 12 Aug 2007 6:22:24 GMT

In 1910 Lake Co.,TN. What towns were included in the Dist.3 My G-Grandfather Jefferson K. Smith died while living in Dist.3. I'm looking for his burial place somewhere in Dist.3 Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!

Need Marriage record for Simpson/Reagan

Jewel — 18 Oct 2006 2:33:21 GMT

I would appreciate any lookups or suggestions as to how I can locate the marriage record for my ggrandmother Frances/Fannie Mae/May REAGAN (Regan, Riggin, etc.) and James SIMPSON. On the 1910 Lake Co. census, they are shown as having been married 2 years, but I have no idea where they married. Frances was in Weakley Co with father and brothers on the 1900 census---I've been unable to find Mr. SIMPSON in 1900. It is possible he had been married previously.

Does anyone know if Lake Co used marriage applications about 1908? I would love to find any application, license, or certificate for this couple.

Frances was in Caruthersville, Pemiscot, Mo. about 1915/16 and married Robert NICHOLS in 1918. She died in 1960 in Steele, Pemiscot, Mo. In some of her old photos, I found some pictures of some SIMPSON's and EVANS's. One is of a Burnie SIMPSON. I found some records for a Burnie Simpson in KY, IN, CO, & IL which I believe to all be the same person. I would like to solve this mystery and determine if this Burnie is the same one as in the picture, and if he was perhaps a son of Frances's 1st husband, James SIMPSON.
Thanks
Jewel

death, will, and Probate record for Franklin Hall Griffin

thewaddellsjimandphyllis — 29 Jul 2007 6:37:52 GMT

Hello Lake County List

Could someone tell me where I could locate the death record, possible will, and probate records for Franklin Hall Griffin who was born about 1828 and died in 1912 in Lake County. Also, could someone tell me where I could find the birth records of his children (particularly Joseph Franklin Griffin birth date 1865) born in Obion County; these would be of his first wife, Catherine Hopper.

Thank you for all your help.

Phyllis

Malin, Cowell, Key & Adkins

2_Jays — 26 Jul 2007 3:09:55 GMT

Hello,

I am trying to find more information on Louis & Carolina Cowell, and establish/confirm the connection between the Malin’s and the Cowell’s.

James Monroe Cowell’s obituary says, "When 7 years old he came to this county (meaning Dunklin Co. MO) with his aunt, Mrs. John Malin, his parents having both died in Tennessee when he was small".

The 1870 District 2, Lake County, TN., census shows:
(137 140)
Louis M. Cowell, abt 1814 (my gg-grandpa)
Carolina Cowell, abt 1832 (maiden name ?)
Sarah A. Cowell, abt 1853 (?)
Minerva Cowell, abt 1863 (marries Benj C. Adkins)
James Monroe Cowell, abt 1866 (my g-grandpa)

(136 139)
John Malin, abt 1840
Susan E. Malin, abt 1844
James T. Malin, abt 1861
Wm H. Malin, abt 1864
Mary I. Malin, abt 1867
Louisa Malin, abt 1870
Elizabeth Key, abt 1798

To jump ahead, John & Susan have a son, Charles that is 7 months old on the 1880 Dunklin Co., MO census. I found a death certificate for Charles on the MO site and it has Susan’s maiden name as KEY. I believe she is the daughter of Holloway & Elizabeth Key.

If Susan Key Malin was the aunt to James Monroe Cowell, I am thinking that Carolina Cowell’s maiden name was Key. However, I have not been able to find her other than on the 1870 census.

Any information on the above would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much,
Judy

Looking for Jan Gustafson

pkrjenkins2 — 13 Jun 2007 3:09:13 GMT

I am Pamela Rush Jenkins and I'm trying to get in touch with Jan Gustafson. Her grandmother Lena and my grandfather were cousins, although he was considered a brother to her because her father Augustus Monroe Permenter raised him after his mother died.

Jan and I met several years ago and then lost touch. I hope to hear from her soon.

Probate records

thewaddellsjimandphyllis — 20 May 2007 6:31:31 GMT

I am trying to find a probate record or will for Franklin Hall Griffin who died in Tiptonville, Lake County, Tennessee around 1915. Also, could someone tell me if the library in Tiptonville has copies of family records and copies of wills and probate records.

Thank you for any help you can give me.

Phyllis

NUNNERY REUNION

margie090437 — 2 Apr 2007 3:33:07 GMT

Does anyone know anything about a Nunnery reunion around
Labor day at Reelfoot Lake TN? If so, please let me
know as I am very interested. Write me at:

margie090437@aol.com

Thanks, Margie Nunnery Arnold

Marriage Lookup?

topperkerby — 18 Mar 2007 9:40:30 GMT

Does anyone have access to an index of marriages in Lake County that took place in the 1870's? I'm trying to find out when John H. Reeves (or Reaves/Rives/Rieves) married a woman named Fannie. It's possible Fannie's surname was Sherrill. Other spelling variations include Sherrell, Sharel, Sharrel, etc.

The couple's oldest son was born about 1877, so it's likely they married not too long before that. If anyone has access to a marriage index and can search for John between 1872-1877, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thank you for your time and assistance! :-)

Cemetery Lookup - John Reeves

topperkerby — 13 Mar 2007 3:08:20 GMT

Does anyone have access to cemetery transcriptions in Lake County? I've looked through the Lake County USGenWeb site, but haven't come across the information I'm seeking.

I'm searching for John H. Reeves/Reaves/Rives. He was born about 1853 in Tennessee and I'm trying to determine if he died in Lake County between 1880 and 1884 (he's on the 1880 census). John's son is also named John H. Reeves, so it's important to keep an eye out on the dates. I've run across the son several times, but can't find much on the father!

If anyone has access to cemetery transcriptions (possibly an alphabetical index), I'd greatly appreciate a quick lookup. :-)

Thank you for your time and assistance!

mcbride's

btlrdaman890 — 6 Jan 2003 6:51:51 GMT

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MCBRIDE'S IN THIS AREA. MY
MOTHER WHO WAS A MARY MCBRIDE LIVED IN THIS AREA IN THE
EARLY 1900's

Obit: Maurice McClain, May 31, 1931-Feb, 23, 2007

janepowell2 — 3 Mar 2007 3:46:00 GMT

From Lake Co Banner
http://www.lakecountybanner.com/news.php?viewStory=856

Maurice McClain, 75, of Tiptonville, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, at the VA Hospital in Nashville. He was a salesman and a farmer, and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.

Visitation was Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, at Curry Funeral Home Tiptonville Chapel.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Phillippy Baptist Church, with Bro. Paul Bramlett officiating. Music will be provided by the family.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Leake, David McClain, Brian McClain, Joey McClain, Shelby Barker and Thomas Watts. Honorary pallbearers are Merton Heffron, Norris Work, Ernie Pierce Jr., Hale C. Tipton, J.D. Downing and Slayton Hicks.

Burial will be in Tiptonville City Cemetery with Curry Funeral Home in charge.

He was born May 31, 1931, in Tiptonville, Tenn., to the late Hattie Lee Tarver McClain and Tom McClain.

He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951, earning his GED, and serving through 1953. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the food service division, and was honorably discharged. He received the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.

He married Phyllis Alice Heffron on Dec. 30, 1954, who survives.

He was a self-employed salesman, and lived in the Chicago area until several years ago when he returned to Lake County to farm.

He was a member of the American Legion.

He leaves his wife, Phyllis Heffron McClain of Tiptonville; three daughters, Debra Ann Leake and Sandra Kay Work, both of Tiptonville, and Wanda Bee Feltz of Markham, Ill.; a son, David McClain of Tiptonville; nine grandchildren, David McClain II, Brian T. McClain, Staci Rose McClain, Joey McClain, Patrick Leake, Kayce Leake, Laura Beth Leake, Randi Feltz and Katelyn Feltz; five step-grandchildren, Jennifer Paschall, Alison Strayhorn, Derrick McElray, Christopher Hilbert and Candace Hilbert; one great-grandchild, David Jacob McClain; five step-great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Judith N. McClain and Lucille McClain; two brothers, Billy Charles McClain and Charles Eugene McClain.

Memorials are suggested to Hospital Hospitality House of Nashville, 1414 Reidhurst Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212.

Andrew Jackson ( Jack ) Williams m. Sarah Elizabeth Alsup, possibly in Dunklin Co., Mo.

Connie_Cady — 3 Jun 2006 1:04:15 GMT

Jack was born Nov 1852 in Tn, possibly Lawrence Co. died October 30, 1925 in Tiptonville, Lake Co, Tn.

Married Sarah Elizabeth ( Lizzie ) Alsup in 1883 , possibly in Lawrence Co Tn, where Lizzie was born, or Dunklin Co, Mo. where she lived with her family Elijah Alsup b Sept 1831 in Lawrence Tn. D. 1901 in Howell Co, Mo.

Jack and Lizzies children were...
Mattie b. Jan 1885
Arthur b. Mar 1887
Ada b. 1893 ( My grandmother )
Ida b. Mar 1895
Laura b Nov 1896
Katie b abt 1899
Robert b abt 1904
Edward b. abt 1905

All were born in Tiptonville, Lake Co, Mo.

Theses Williams also lived a short time in Mo and Ark. and are my brick wall, any help apreciated.
Connie

Nathan Wallace in NC

Ron in GA — 26 Feb 2007 12:57:42 GMT

I am looking for (spqhome) Nathan Wallace, from Moore Co NC.

Crocker,Wallace,McCants in Madie Communtiy

guledisgohnihi — 22 Jun 2001 1:22:30 GMT

My great grandfather was Odell Crocker correctly Franklin Odell he was married to Fanny Wallace,my grandfather was born in 1915 Odell is susposed to be buried in Madie Cemetery which I am told has changed to New Haven. Odell was born in 1884 his brother in law Dewitt Shankle either sold or gave him two lots in that cemetery. I have not been able to get anyone to respond about this information. Is there a church near the cemterty I am told he went to church right next to it.
My grandfather was Roscoe Elton Crocker "DAN" he married Donna Bell McCants. Her father was Felix McCants.
Odell's house burned to the ground taking with it all family documents, including my grandfathers birth Cert. There is a marker in New Haven cemetery with JF Crocker on it. If anyone knows if this is Odell's please let me know or if you have ever heard of my family. They lived there for quite a long time. If anyone could do a census look up for me it would be a true blessing.
Thank you

Obit Rachel Louise Dean Stout 1935-2007

davyjones — 17 Feb 2007 2:33:29 GMT

from the Lake County Banner:
Rachel Louise Dean Stout
Rachel Louise Dean Stout of Tiptonville, 71, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at her residence.
Visitation was Monday evening at Calvary Baptist Church, located on Bluff Road, Obion.
Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the church, with the pastor, Bro. Charles Southerland, officiating.
Pallbearers were A.J. Tate, Jessie Smith Jr., Jay Morris, Wes Boane, Chris Boane, Ted Ivy, Dennis Dean, Ronnie Dean and Gene Watson.
Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery of Obion, with Cryer Funeral Home in charge.
She was born Dec. 21, 1935, in Tiptonville, to the late Lillie Mae Watson Dean and Claude Dean.
She married J.D. Stout, who preceded her in death.
She leaves six daughters, Maudie Stout Choate and Jennifer Stout, both of Tiptonville, Thresa Stout Morris and Cynthia Stout Birmingham, both of Hornbeak, Cheryl Stout Smith of Ridgely and Tammy Stout Tate of Newbern; a brother, Franklin Dean of Ridgely; three sisters, Claudia Hutcheson of Trumann, Ark., Audie Ivy and Tommy Wyrick, both of Ridgely; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Glenda Stout; a brother, Woodrow Dean; a great-granddaughter, Kailey Boane.

Alberta Vaughn Dunning, age 90, Jan. 19, 2007

janepowell2 — 1 Feb 2007 4:53:17 GMT

For week of Jan. 31, 2007 Tiptonville, TN News Banner

Alberta Vaughn Dunning, 90, of Pineville, La., a native of Lake County, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at her residence in Pineville. She was a former clothing buyer for Caldwell’s department store in Tiptonville, and the widow of Robert A. Dunning.

Visitation was Sunday evening, Jan. 21, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville, and Monday from 9 a.m. preceding services.

Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Palestine United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Dilworth officiating.

During the service, eulogies were given by her niece and nephew, Janis Small and Tom Ferrell.

Pallbearers were Dustin Ramsey, Dax Ramsey, Ryan Matthews, Eric Overgaard, Drew Ramsey and Preston Small III.

Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball, Louisiana.

She was born in Lake County to the late Lottie May Michiel Vaughn and Albert Vaughn.

She was a member of First Methodist Church in Tiptonville, later transferring to Palestine United Methodist Church in Ball, La., where she was a member of the Palestine United Methodist Women and God’s Recycled Angels (GRAs).

She leaves a daughter, Joyce D. Swims of Pineville, La.; a sister, Dixie L. Wilson and husband Charles of Hornbeak; four grandchildren, Tammy Matthews and husband Joey, Penny Overgaard and husband Craig, Paige Beairsto and husband Scott, and Helen Short and husband Kavin; ten great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a niece, Janis Small and husband Herman; a nephew, Tom Ferrell and wife Maria; great-nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Susan Swims, son-in-law Grady Swims, three sisters, Velma L. Curtis, Rachel Vaughn and Carmen Vaught.

Memorials may be made to Palestine United Methodist Church, 306 Tioga Road, Pineville, La., 71360 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105-1905.

John W. Paschall 8/13/1923---1/18/2002

GMathis12 — 23 Nov 2002 4:47:17 GMT

John W. Paschall

John William Paschall, 78, of Ridgely died Jan. 18, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.

Services were set for 11 a.m. today at Ridgely First United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely.

J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home in Dyersburg was in charge of arrangements. The Revs. Dean Emerson and Norman Crittendon were to officiate.

Pallbearers were to be Dave Fisher, Judge James Lee Watkins, Brad Keiser, Fred Wortman Jr., Judge Joe Riley, Bob Shull, Skipper Homra, Barry Olhalusen, Trent Patterson and Kent Patterson. Honorary pallbearers were to be Buddy Wade Moore, Dr. Douglas Haynes, Joseph Mooney and David Hayes.

The family requests that memorials be made to Ridgely First United Methodist Church, Reelfoot Rural Ministries or the Gideons.

He was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Tiptonville, son of the late William Thomas and Ora (Wall) Paschall. He married the former Wanda Robinson, who survives. A real estate appraiser for the past 20 years, he was a former Lake County commissioner.

He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who attained the rank of chief petty officer and was a member of Ridgely First United Methodist Church, where he had taught the Lottie Phillips Sunday School Class for 22 years. He was also head usher and had served on several committees in the church. He had been on the staff of Reelfoot Rural Ministries for the past 10 years.

Survivors also include his daughter, Donna Neblett of Union City; four sons, Stephen Paschall, Mike Paschall and David Paschall, all of Ridgely, and John Paschall of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Alma Sanders of Memphis and Tommye Wall of Baton Rouge, La.; a brother, Grover Paschall of Ridgely; and five grandchildren.

Taken from the UC Messenger

Olean James Hopper, 82, of Hornbeak, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007

janepowell2 — 16 Jan 2007 3:46:51 GMT

From: Lake Co. Banner, Lake Co., TN

Olean James Hopper, 82, of Hornbeak, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was a retired factory worker and sewing machine operator.

Services were Saturday, Jan. 6, at White Ranson Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Ernest Mayo and the Rev. Jerry Leggett officiating.

Pallbearers were Berlon Eason, Steve Eason, Jerry Fluty, Herbie Hopper, Jerry Rumley, and Jackie Mayo.
Burial was in Terrance Hill Cemetery in Troy.

She was born Sept. 3, 1924, in Blytheville, Ark., to the late Fannie Smith James and Lebert James.

She was a member of Hornbeak Baptist Church.

She leaves a daughter, Janie Hopper Eaves of Hornbeak; two sons, Danny Hopper and Donnie Mack Hopper, both of Hornbeak; a sister, Betty Eason of Hornbeak; four grandchildren, Melissa Eaves of Yorkville, Chris Eaves of Dyersburg, Cathy McDonald, and Terry Lynn Hopper, both of Memphis; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Clyde James.

Myers family of Lake county & Perkins family

JOSHMYERS80 — 11 Jan 2007 5:33:25 GMT

I am seeking any information on myers family of lake county and perkins family of lake county. Hazel Perkins (Myers), John F. Myers, Geoffrey W. Myers, Joseph Perkins. Hazel and Geoffrey had adopted a baby boy in 1956, my father, and i am looking for any information on birth parents or adopted parents. Birth father might have been a Lawler/Lawlor or possibly a Myers as the actuall birth father. The adoption was apparently set up by an Opal Kirkpatrick. Any info would be nice. Thank you guys alot.

J Myers
jmyers2382@wmconnect.com
ship@dillonimporting.com

M. C. Weaver 2/12/1916 to 1/2/2007

BeverlyAnthonyCantrell — 11 Jan 2007 12:23:03 GMT

M.C. Weaver, 90, of Wynnburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Baptist Hospital in Union City. He was a retired cabinet maker, and the widower of Lucille Roberson.

Visitation was Thursday night at First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.

Services were at 11 a.m. Friday at the church, with the Rev. Raymond Boston officiating. Music was provided by Sandra Flowers at the organ, and a vocal solo.

Pallbearers were Sherrell Armstrong, David Armstrong, David Harlan, James Tolar, Tony Marvin and Jack P. Flowers.

Honorary pallbearer was Kent Patterson.

Burial was in New Haven Cemetery, with Dyersburg Funeral Home in charge.

He was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Tennessee to the late Eva Young Weaver and Marshall Weaver.

He married Lucille Roberson on Feb. 27, 1937. She preceded him in death on Nov. 2, 1997, after 60 years of marriage.

He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon since 1948.

He was an avid and skilled gardener.

He leaves a daughter, Anita Armstrong and husband Danny of Tiptonville; three sisters, Imogene Bedwell of Tiptonville, Modeste Tolar of Ridgely, and Louise Glenos of Mobile, Ala.; three grandchildren, Sherrell Armstrong and wife Fonda, and David Armstrong and wife Amy, all of Dyersburg, Lorraine Harlan and husband David of Jackson; seven great-grandchildren, Caitlin Armstrong, Wilson Armstrong, Annaleigh Armstrong, Lainey Armstrong, Matthew Harlan, Faith Harlan and Jenna Claire Armstrong.
Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Lake County Banner

Annie Lee West Yates, Dec. 19, 1910 -- Dec. 15, 2006

janepowell2 — 31 Dec 2006 2:07:26 GMT

Annie Lee West Yates, 95, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, just a few days short of her 96th birthday. The widow of Taft Yates, she was a retired employee of Smythe Clinic in Tiptonville.

Visitation was Sunday evening at First United Methodist Church of Tiptonville.

Services were at the church at 10:30 Monday morning, Dec. 18, officiated by the Rev. Andy Martin, pastor of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, and the Rev. Ed Endsley, pastor of First United Methodist Church.

Music was provided by Ray Allison on the grand piano with favorite hymn selections.

Pallbearers were Albert Markham, Tommy Lovell, Cliff Berry, Charles Chadwick, Joe Delaney Schenk, Lawrence Weaks and John Fields.

Honorary pallbearers were Larry McCain, Dale Rogers, W.C. Haynes, Frank Markham, Ernie Pierce, Gordon Burrus, J.T. Burrus and Perry Butler.

Burial was in Lake Memorials Gardens near Tiptonville, with Dyersburg Funeral Home in charge.

She was born Dec. 19, 1910, in Madison County, Tennessee to the late Effie Reed West and William T. West.

She was a high school graduate with a year of college.

She married Taft Yates, who preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1990. They came to Tiptonville in 1937 where he owned a Kroger store and Western Auto sotre in Tiptonville during their earlier years.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Tiptonville, Tiptonville Woman’s club, an avid reader and bridge player, a true Southern ladey. She was considered a nurturing neighbor and her caring extended to an ever-widening circle and especially included her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She leaves a son, John Taft Yates and wife Judy, of Raymond, Miss.; two daughters, Corinne Covington and Gail Graham, both of Tiptonville; a half sister, Elizbeth Caldwell of Memphis; six grandchildren, Cynthia Webb and husband Roger, Dr. Jeff Beasley and wife, Rhonda, all of Dyersburg; Charles Graham and wife Rachel, Russell Covington and wife Sonya, all of Tiptonville, John Anthony Yates and wife Debbie of Clinton, Miss., Terri Robertson and husband Frank of Jesup, Ga. 12 great-grandchildren, Jarrod Webb and wife Heather, J.T. Beasley, Bryce Beasley, Brett, Ryan and Mason Robertson, Shelbie and John Bradley Yates, John Russell and Ryan Covington, Mason and Morgan Meador.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a great-great-grandchild, Ethan Webb.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville.

Week of Dec. 20, 2006, Lake Co. Banner, TN

David Hayes Petty, April 5, 1922--Dec. 18, 2006

janepowell2 — 31 Dec 2006 2:01:31 GMT

David Hayes Petty, 84, of Tiptonville, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. He was a retired self-employed business owner, public office holder including county commissioner of Washakie County, Worland, Wyoming, and a U.S. Navy airman veteran of World War II.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 20, preceding the service at 11 a.m. at Tiptonville Church of Christ. Bill Haney will officiate, with William Denman leading the congregational singing.

Pallbearers will be Gene Lee, J.C. Williams, Dan Liles, Charles Pitts, Jack Orr and John Jackson.

Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery of Hornbeak, with Dyersburg Funeral Home in charge.

He was born April 5, 1922, in Hornbeak to the late Sammie D. Hayes Petty and Charles Wesley Petty.

He grew up and attended school in Hornbeak and had two years of college. He joined the Naval Air Corps and got his wings in 1944. He married Lillian Burrus in 1945, and was discharged from the Navy soon after Japan surrendered.

Their son was born on a farm near Hornbeak in 1950. They left the farm for Wyoming in 1952, and lived there over 30 years. In worland he was well-liked and a respected business owner. He held several offices including school board member, Chamber of Commerce president, county commissioner of Washakie County, Republican party member.

He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, and served as an elder in the Worland and Church.

He was a member of the Tiptonville Civitan Club, Worland, Wyo. Kiwanis Club.

The couple retired to Tiptonville in 1986.

He was a skilled cabinet maker and finisher of furniture. He became active in civic organizations promoting a recovering Tiptonville after his arrival.

He leaves his wife, Lillian Burrus Petty, of Tiptonville, a son Dave Petty Jr. of Tiptonville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to West Tennessee Children’s Home.

Week of Dec. 20, 2006, Lake Co. Banner, TN

David Hayes Petty, April 5, 1922--Dec. 18, 2006

janepowell2 — 31 Dec 2006 1:57:16 GMT

David Hayes Petty, 84, of Tiptonville, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. He was a retired self-employed business owner, public office holder including county commissioner of Washakie County, Worland, Wyoming, and a U.S. Navy airman veteran of World War II.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 20, preceding the service at 11 a.m. at Tiptonville Church of Christ. Bill Haney will officiate, with William Denman leading the congregational singing.

Pallbearers will be Gene Lee, J.C. Williams, Dan Liles, Charles Pitts, Jack Orr and John Jackson.

Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery of Hornbeak, with Dyersburg Funeral Home in charge.

He was born April 5, 1922, in Hornbeak to the late Sammie D. Hayes Petty and Charles Wesley Petty.

He grew up and attended school in Hornbeak and had two years of college. He joined the Naval Air Corps and got his wings in 1944. He married Lillian Burrus in 1945, and was discharged from the Navy soon after Japan surrendered.

Their son was born on a farm near Hornbeak in 1950. They left the farm for Wyoming in 1952, and lived there over 30 years. In worland he was well-liked and a respected business owner. He held several offices including school board member, Chamber of Commerce president, county commissioner of Washakie County, Republican party member.

He was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, and served as an elder in the Worland and Church.

He was a member of the Tiptonville Civitan Club, Worland, Wyo. Kiwanis Club.

The couple retired to Tiptonville in 1986.

He was a skilled cabinet maker and finisher of furniture. He became active in civic organizations promoting a recovering Tiptonville after his arrival.

He leaves his wife, Lillian Burrus Petty, of Tiptonville, a son Dave Petty Jr. of Tiptonville; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to West Tennessee Children’s Home.

Week of Dec. 20, 2006, Lake County Banner, TN

EDMONDSON, Rex B.

jlcooper55 — 10 Dec 2006 12:40:48 GMT

Seeking biographical information on WWII veteran Rex B. Edmondson for inclusion in unit history. Mr. Edmondson died in Lake Co., TN in 1976.

J.B. Weaver obit (from The Lake County Banner)

BeverlyAnthonyCantrell — 1 Dec 2006 11:39:40 GMT

J. B. Weaver, 92, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2006, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. He was a retired employee of Tennessee State Parks, and a U.S. Navy World War II veteran.

Visitation was Saturday morning at 10 a.m., Nov. 25, at Tiptonville Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home until the time of the service.

Services were at the chapel at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, with Roy Sharp officiating.

Pallbearers were James Tolar, Danny Armstrong, Jackie Flowers, Dr. Elbert Jones, Bobby Crocker, and Mike Fraley.

Burial was in New Haven Cemetery of Ridgely.

He was born Feb. 3, 1914, in Obion County, Tenn., to the late Eva Young Weaver and Marshall J. Weaver.

He served with the U.S. Navy in World War II from April 7, 1944, to Jan. 3, 1946. He was a Fireman 1st Class.

He married Annie Mary Powers, who survives.

He was a member of Burrus Chapel Church of Christ. He had worked for the Corps of Engineers, farmed, and owned a Pan-Am Service Station. He was a member of American Legion Post 174.

He leaves his wife, Annie Mary Powers Weaver of Tiptonville; a daughter, Doris Anthony of Tiptonville; a brother, M.C. Weaver of Wynnburg; three sisters, Imogene Bedwell of Tiptonville, Modeste Tolar of Ridgely, Louise Glenos of Mobile, Ala.; two granddaughters, Beverly Cantrell and Elizabeth Decker; three great-grandchildren, Breana Cantrell, David Cantrell and Robert Decker.

Memorials are suggested to the donor's choice charity.

Driver Family

lbonham147 — 17 Nov 2006 4:11:40 GMT

Are their any Driver relatives still living in Lake Co?In the late 1800s they lived around Reelfoot Lake area. I would be happy tp hear from any of their Descendants. Pls email me at lbonham@brightok.net

Searching for my great grandparents or cousins

precioustwin — 12 Oct 2006 7:08:23 GMT

My dads name was Billy Ray Cook, His dads name was Ernest Martin Cook.Ernest's mothers name was Rhoda "Green" Cook. Ernest was a Tennessee native.

Obituary of James L. Grimes

Allen Grimes — 20 Aug 2006 8:00:03 GMT

Please look up obituary for J. L. Grimes, died Nov. 2, 1934.

Simmons

DSimmons9398 — 23 Oct 2002 5:10:05 GMT

Looking for info on Simmons, or Becky or Rebbecca Edgeman married Lafayette or Fate Simmons there children are,Alfred,Lidge,Roy,George,Addie,Myrtle Simmons,
Fitzgerald's are Jack and Mary Wright Fitzgerald 2 daughter's that i know of so far are Rachel married L.S.Winters and Mollie or Molly married a Robert Oscar Oliver son of J.R.Oliver and Delly or Dela Williams Oliver
the rest of there children where adopt names where Richard Buchanan and Pearl Estridge any info on any family members would help me my husband didn't know he had so many relatives.are children and grandchildren are very interested in finding any family that is left.thay lived in Lake County and Dyer,and Obion ,Fayette C ounty TN.

Looking for a cemetery

rachelle1965 — 28 Aug 2006 7:48:30 GMT

I do not have much information but someone in the area may know. I am looking for a cemetery that is on the road going from Ridgely Tennessee to Dyersburg. There is a grocery down the road from the cemetery. I am looking for a John Bennett Jones who is buried there as well as a Julie Yarbrough. Thank You.

Charles Edward Dean 1930-1997

David Jones — 22 Aug 2006 12:05:06 GMT

Can anyone tell me who the parents are of Charles Edward Dean 6/27/1930 - 8/8/1997. He is buried in Haynes Cemetery and according to the Social Security Death Index lived in Tiptonville at the time of his death. Is he related to James Ray Dean 1957-2000, Gary Edward Dean 1955-1991 and Barbara J. Mayfield Dean 1936-1994 also buried in Haynes Cem.? I am trying to determine if he is connected to my Dean/Deen line. Thanks in advance! Dave

Thomas/Whitson/Tipton/Gray

kayemariann — 21 Aug 2006 7:36:19 GMT

Lake, Wilson and Obion Counties/Tiptonville/Wilson

I am searching for the parents of Ira James Thomas, b. 1852 in Tennessee (census info.), married 19 Dec 1883, Lake County Tennessee (marriage record) and d. 1894 (probably TB) in Tennessee. Wife was Elizabeth Josephine Whitson, b. Tenn. d. abt. 1890 (probably TB) in Tenn. Her parents were Leonard Whitson and Elizabeth Tipton. They had two sons, Fredrick James Thomas (called FJ, Sr.) b. 25 November 1884 in Tiptonville, Tenn. d. 22 April 1858 in the Gulf of Mexico in a boating accident near Port Isabel, Texas. He was married 15 November 1910 in Kansas City, MO to Myrtle Ann Macy. Son II: Henry Horace, b. 5 May 1887 and died about 1970 in (perhaps) Yokum, Texas. I do not know his wife’s name but I do have a couple of photographs. Horace had two girls: Iva Jene was born about 1922 and Lucille a couple of years later.

Leonard K. Whitson b. 1815, Wilson, Tennessee, married 15 March 1837 in Wilson Co., Tenn. to Elizabeth Tipton: b. KY (census records) d. June 1860 in Obion County, Tenn. Parents: James Tipton b. 1792 in Blout, TN and Polly Gray. Who is Polly Gray?

William Martin POWELL

apowell42 — 6 Jul 2006 6:33:33 GMT

William Martin POWELL
born May 13, 1880 in Alabama

married (about) 1905 to Mary Ellen Mansel (Mancel, Mancell ?)

1910 census in Lake County, Tennessee

Registered for WW1 draft, Sept. 1918; residence Hornbeak, Obion County, Tennessee; occupation: Blacksmith in Samburg, Obion County, Tennessee

1920 census in Obion County, Tennessee

1930 census in Isola, Humphreys County, Mississippi

died 6 October 1935; resided in Portageville, New Madrid County, Missouri; died in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

Have more information and would love to contact other family members and researchers. Especially seeking information on early life, parents and spouse.

Melvina (Arnden) Lowry (pre 1800's?)

Patricia (Howell) Woodvine — 3 Jul 2006 3:10:09 GMT

Does anyone know this lady or have any information on her ancestory?
She was married to a (?) Lowry from Tenn.(?)...They had a daughter, Melvina Lowry, who married a Harvey Hardin Howell (Illinois).
Thanks to all!
Pat

THE MAVITY LANDING SITE

anntomica — 1 Oct 2005 9:02:40 GMT

Who can tell what or where the Mavity Landing Site in Lake Co., Tn. is?
I got the name from the Geographical Reference Library at Ancestry.com.
Thanks alot. Ann

Lillian Opal (Jones) Work 1914--2006--Obit

GayMathis — 25 May 2006 4:48:39 GMT

Lake Co, TN Banner--Wk of 5/24/2006

Lillian Opal Jones Work

Lillian Opal Jones Work, 92, of Tiptonville, died Monday, May 22, 2006, at Ridgely Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Price Benjamin Work, had been a clerk at Caldwell's department store and was active in church work.

Visitation was Tuesday evening at Tiptonville First Baptist Church.

Services will be at the church today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m., with the pastor, the Rev. Andy Martin, officiating. Music will be provided by Ray Allison.

Pallbearers will be Darren Strayhorn, Billy Paschall, Donald Jones, Lewis Wayne Jones, Danny Jones, and Douglas Work.

Honorary pallbearers will be Maurice McClain, Shane Adcock, Harris Work, James Strayhorn, Malcolm Lanier, and Terry Jamison III.

Burial will be in Tiptonville City Cemetery, with Dyersburg Funeral Home in charge.

She was born Jan. 13, 1914, in Portageville, Mo., to the late Queenie Lovell Jones and Joe L. Jones.

She married Price Benjamin Work, who preceded her in death in 1961.

She was active in the work of First Baptist Church. She had a special talent working with children, known as "Miss Opal" to so many, and at one time led a Girl Scout troop.

She leaves a son, Norris Work, and wife, Frances, of Tiptonville; one grandson, David Work, and wife, Sandy, of Tiptonville; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Paschall and husband, Billy, and Allison
Strayhorn and husband, Darren; four great-great-grandchildren, River Paschall, Canaan Paschall, Jace Strayhorn and Meaghan Strayhorn.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Norris Work Jr., and two brothers, Virgil Jones and John L. Jones.
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Gay

William F. Estes / Where buried in 1910?

GregSMiller — 7 Oct 2006 10:29:16 GMT

Need burial location and date of death for William Franklin Estes, born March 7, 1845, and supposedly died 1910 in Lake County, Tennessee.
Thanks
Greg

SISK, ROGERS,

droth49201 — 7 Mar 2006 2:13:18 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON A HENRY ROGERS FROM WALNUT RIDGE ,ARKANASA. WHO MARRIED A EDNA SISK, HAVE A SON DEC.,5-1918? AND ALSO THERE WAS A BROTHER WHICH I KNEW AS UNCLE BILL, WAS TOLD HE MIGHT BE IN BLYTHEVILLE, TN? ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GRATEFUL?

THANKS;
DIXIE

Wyly, Emma, Thornton, Acklin, Pearl, Ida May EVANS

Duane Griswack — 1 May 2006 3:14:27 GMT

Have 1900 census showing above relatives in District 6, Lake County.
Wyly was Fireman (Engine) and I hope to locate any photos of Fire Department then, or any of the above people. ANY info greatly appreciated...can e-mail direct...
duatho@aol.com Duane Griswack (EVANS)
Also any info on Emma (above) UPTON

Stephens

Leon Stephens — 17 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on my father's family. He was Luther Christie Stephens, born near Mississippi river in Moorehead(?). Family moved to Ridgely later. His father was Joseph Edward Stephens, born ca 1873(?), died 1950's in Ridgely. Joseph Edward was raised in orphanage in KS according to family lore. 1900 census show's Joseph Edward Stephens' father John living with him in Tenn. Any other information out there? Possible twigs of family tree that would like to correspond?

History of the Thompsons

SherryRymer — 5 Jun 2004 7:27:50 GMT

If you have any information on the lives of Jordan H., Albert W. or Fred J. Thompson families who lived in Tiptonville; please contact me. I have genealogy to share with those researching these lines.

Mrs. J.D. Dyer Death Certificate

kaitysmom — 10 Mar 2006 6:52:40 GMT

I have a copy of the original Tennessee Death Certificate for the following person:

Name: Mrs. J.D. Dyer
Age at Death: 39
Race: White
Date of Birth: October 29, 1883 in Obion County, TN.
Date of Death: October 26, 1922 in Lake County, TN.
Parents Names: Not Listed

If anyone would like a copy of the certificate, please contact me at kaitysmom@peoplestel.net for details:

In Christ,
Melissa Barker
Genealogy Researcher/Family Historian
RAOGK Volunteer
Have Access to Tennessee Death Certificates for Years 1908-1954 for ALL Counties
Have Access to Tennessee Birth Certificates for Years 1908-1912 for ALL Counties
Will Do Tennessee Document Searches and Some Kentucky Document Searches

WILL DO LOOK UPS!!

African American Fosters in Lake County

ItsJohan — 2 Feb 2006 3:47:08 GMT

Greetings,

In 1930, Leonard Foster is living with wife Ruth and Harold in civil district 5, enumeration district 48, sheet 12B.

I'm trying to locate decendants for this family.

Johan

Onis Elizabeth Throgmorton Parker --Obit--2006

GayMathis — 12 Jan 2006 12:07:30 GMT

Lake Co, TN Banner--Wk of 1/11/2006

Onis Elizabeth Throgmorton Parker

Onis Elizabeth Throgmorton Parker, 91, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, where she was a patient. Visitation was Sunday evening at Tiptonville Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at New Haven Cemetery of Ridgely, with the Rev. Andy Martin officiating. Pallbearers were Maxe Maxedon, J.D. Downing, Bobby Joe Jones, Bobby Joe Crocker, Danny Wheeler, and Jimmy Simmons.

She was born Sept. 20 1914, in Tennessee to the late Allie Mae Raines Throgmorton and Richard Major Throgmorton.

She was a high school graduate. She married J.C. Parker, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church. The diminutive lady was greatly love and admired by her family and all who knew her.

She leaves a son, Sammy Parker, of Tiptonville; two grandchildren, Tony Parker and Joy Windsor, both of Tiptonville; three great-grandchildren, Madison Parker, Chelsea Windsor, and Casey Windsor, all of Tiptonville.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Richard Parker.

Jones/ Tiptonville area

Karen — 18 Nov 2005 5:41:57 GMT

Still searching for anyone who may have connected to a Bennett Jones. He supposebly died in 1936 in Tiptonville, Tn. His wife's name was Mary Arnold. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Karen

cronanville

Madmb — 2 Dec 2001 5:06:58 GMT

Can anyone tell me where Cronanville Cemetery is? Is it the one in front of the little white church (Church of Christ, I think)on the highway going to the Number 10 Island monument? I am looking for Downing relatives in Lake Co., Tn., and also Doublin/Dublin relatives. All help appreciated.

Burnett

cyndi Loyd — 26 Oct 2005 11:46:12 GMT

James Burnett m:? Nancy Phelps
children:
James H. Burnett b:abt. 1826 m: America Jane Wilson
David Dilly Burnett
John H. Burnett

Family in Lake Co. Tenn.

Cindy Storey — 3 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on my GGgrandparents David Williamson Burnett and MayBelle (Glover) Burnett. Davids parents were James Henry and America Jane (Wilson) Burnett was there any other children ? And who was MayBelle's parents ? And who was her other siblings ? Any info would be helpful.
Thanks
Cindy

Bailey family

james bailey — 22 Oct 2005 1:30:07 GMT

Looking for info on on Benson M. Bailey of Greene Co., TN.
Benson M. Bailey appears on the 1860 Greene Co. Census
(ROMEO P O) as 26 years of age, the father of William A. (b. 1855), Tillman A. (b. 1857) and Elizabeth (b. 1858). Descendents of Tillman Bailey live in Lake Co., TN. If you can share any info, please e-mail:
"bailey.james@mchsi.com"

Family Search

Brenda Thomas — 17 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for the grave of my fathers baby brother. He is buried in Lake County Tennessee or around there somewhere. His name was Talmas Theron French born 7/15/1930 and died 4/27/1932. His parents were Henry Parley French and lelah Bell Pitts French.Lelah is buried at the Oak Grove Church of Christ born 10/16/1895 died 1/31/1932. I would be gratful for any information on any of this family Thank You Brenda French Thomas.

Obit. Look Up Please

A_J_DeLawder — 24 Apr 2006 8:43:02 GMT

I need an obit. look up please.

Effie Lou Moore Carr, died 04.03.1994

Thank you in advance.

Angel Joseph-DeLawder

Melvin Edward "Papa" Bargery --Obit--9/2005

GayMathis — 7 Sep 2005 11:02:50 GMT

Lake Co, TN Banner--Week of Sept. 7, 2005

Melvin Edward "Papa" Bargery

Melvin Edward "Papa" Bargery, 86, of Ridgely, died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at his residence. He was a retired farmer, and retired long-time school bus driver, a man known for his good deeds for others.

Visitation was Saturday evening.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cottonwood Grove Baptist Church, with the pastor, the Rev. Mackie Prince, the Rev. Ralph Buckley, former pastor of Wynnburg Baptist Church, and the Rev. Jonathan Lail, pastor of Cottonwood Baptist Church, officiating.

Pallbearers were Kent Patterson, Trent Patterson, Tony Bargery, Sammy Price, Chris Tittle and Marty Jordan.

Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Staulcup and Jere Ozment.

Burial was in New Haven Cemetery of Ridgely.

He was born Aug. 16, 1919, in the Hathaway community south of Ridgely, to the late Earl Hendrix Bargery and John Harry Bargery.

He married Martha Sue Miller on Oct. 25, 1939, in Caruthersville, Mo. She preceded him in death.

He was a member of Cottonwood Grove Baptist Church, where he was a deacon for 60 years.

Besides farming, he drove a school bus for the Lake County School System for 28 1/2 years, and did maintenance work for many local businesses in Lake County.

He was a great favorite of the students who rode his bus, and also, though a "senior citizen" himself, often shared vegetables, chauffeured and performed many kinds of deeds for others.

He leaves three daughters, Sandra Gant of Tiptonville, Donna O'Steen of Ridgely, and Martha Ann Brooks of Newbern; three sons, Paul Bargery of Tiptonville, Jerry Lynn Bargery of Newbern, and Dallas Bargery of Ridgely; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; six step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Dale Bargery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis.

Vera Mae (Blasingim) Cook Blythe-- Obit-- 8/2005

GayMathis — 1 Sep 2005 2:27:36 GMT

Lake Co, TN Banner-- Week of August 31, 2005

Vera Mae Cook Blythe

Vera Mae (Blasingim) Cook Blythe, 78, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, where she was a patient. She was a former resident of Lake County.

Visitation was Monday night at Ridgely First United Pentecostal Church.

Services were at the church at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, with the Rev. Ronnie Eaves, pastor, and the Rev. Bert Burkett, former pastor, officiating.

Pallbearers were Charles Stewart, Charles Runions, Charles Callens, Howard Tippit, David Callens, and Macie Roberson.

Burial was in New Haven Cemetery of Ridgely, with Dyersburg Funeral Home in charge.

She was born March 22, 1927, in Wayne County, Tenn., to the late Emma Carrie Blasingim and John Blasingim.

She was the widow of Andy Ledford Cook and Lester Blythe.

She was a member of Ridgely First United Pentecostal Church.

She leaves a son, Larry W. Cook, of Ridgely; a daughter, Gloria Ann Johnson of Dyersburg; a sister, Velma Sims of Gadsden, Ala.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a son, Bunny Ray Cook.
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Gay Mathis

Jerome Dean Shumate Obit 8/2005

GayMathis — 29 Aug 2005 10:58:58 GMT

Lake Co, TN Banner--8/24/2005

Jerome Dean Shumate

Jerome Dean Shumate, 69, a U.S. Navy veteran, reaching QuarterMaster 3, was a retired farmer.

Visitation was Tuesday evening at Tiptonville Chapel of the Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Sevices will be at First Baptist Church of Tiptonville at 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 24, with the Rev. Andy Martin, pastor, officiating. Music will be "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art" in song, accompanied by Ray Allison.

Pallbearers will be Macie Roberson, Albert Hill, Search Massey, Larry Fulcher, Chris Fulcher, and Pete Keiser.

Honorary pallbearers are Frank Bobo and Wil Keiser, members of the Levee Board and the Port Authority.

Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery of Ridgely.

He was born Aug. 14, 1936, to the late Mattie Lois Callis Shumate and John Hamilton Shumate.

He was a Tiptonville High School graduate, Class of 1954, and a member of First Baptist Church of Tiptonville.

He married Mildred Stephens, who survives.

Since retirement from farming, he had been a van driver for Northwest Tennessee Human Resources Agency. He was a Mason, member of Harmony Lodge, Order of Eastern Star, Troy Chapter, received the Commander's Award for Public Service from the Corps of Engineers.

He leaves his wife, Mildred Stephens Shumate of Tiptonville; his stepmother, Marilyn Shumate of Tiptonville; a son, Jerome Hamilton Shumate of Tiptonville; a daughter, Vanessa Shumate Garner of Ridgely; a brother, Robin Shumate of Woodland Mills; a sister, Kathy Zabel, of Tiptonville; three grandchildren, Joshua Pilkenton, Jared Shumate, and Madison Garner.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Tiptonville.

Bailey, Reaples: Look-up HELP, please!

james bailey — 21 Aug 2005 11:36:24 GMT

Looking for info on the parents of Tillman Bailey and/or Jenetta (also spelled Genetta) Reaples. Tillman Bailey and Jenetta Reaples were married January 8, 1873 in Decatur Co.
Tillman Bailey was born Sept., 1850 or 1851 in TN. Jenetta Reaples was born in TN, 1853 or 1854. The Tillman Bailey family appears on the 1880 Benton Co. Census and on the 1910 Decatur Co. Census. I would appreciate any help locating the parents of Tillman Bailey and/or Jenetta Reaples. You may e-mail me at "bailey.james@mchsi.com". Thanks for your help.

James Bailey

Lane Family roots

Orbrey Lane Jr. — 12 Aug 2005 10:39:17 GMT

I just started looking for my Lane family roots in Tiptonville, Tn. My father was from Tiptonville but died before I was able to get much information other than having relations to the founder. Can anyone, please, point me in the right direction?

Joseph Monroe "Jake" Bargery --Obit--8/2005

GayMathis — 29 Aug 2005 10:58:58 GMT

Lake Co, TN Banner--8/10/2005

Joseph Monroe "Jake" Bargery

Joseph Monroe "Jake" Bargery, 83, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2005, at Dyersburg Manor in Dyersburg. He was a farmer, World War II veteran, and former county magistrate.

Visitation was Monday evening at Ridgely Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the chapel, with the Rev. Raymond Boston officiating. Music was provided by David Willard and Susanne Arrington.

Pallbearers were Ryan Welch, Scott Staggs, John Tickle, Willard Bargery, Jerry Lynn Bargery, and Tony Bargery.

Burial was in New Haven Cemetery of Ridgely.

He was born Oct. 21, 1921, in Lake County to the late Leaffie Parnell Bargery and John Bargery, Lake County pioneers.

He entered active duty in the U.S. Army in July, 1942, trained in Arizona and Tennessee. He was in Company C., 317th Infantry, Third Army, under Gen. Patton. He landed on Omaha Beach, swept through France with the Third Army, and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in a battle at Argentan, at Pont A. Moussou on Sept. 5, 1944, crossing the Mosselle River.

He was a member of Hathaway Baptist Church, was a deacon, church treasurer, Sunday School teacher. Besides being a magistrate, he served on the Tax Equalization Board of Lake County.

He married Mildred Nova Lee Williams on June 5, 1945. They had been married for 60 years.

He leaves his wife, Mildred Bargery, of Ridgely; two daughters, Linda Welch and husband, Jimmy, and Faye Tickle and husband, Sammy, all of Dyersburg; a sister, Mary Crossett of Iuka, Miss.; three grandchildren, Amy Staggs, Ryan Welch and John Tickle; three great-grandchildren, Ellen Staggs, Matthew Staggs, and Anna Staggs.

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Society, Heart Association Diabetes Association or the charity of the donor's choice.

Quinn, Walters, Miller, Bailey families

JAMES BAILEY — 8 Aug 2005 7:16:29 GMT

I am doing some research on my husband's family. I have hit a wall concerning his GGF, J. T. Bailey, b. 1876 d. 1945. All my father-in-law remembers is that J.T. Bailey m. Rosa B. and had children, Isaac Luther (I.L.) b. Feb 10, 1900, Esther, and others (names unknown). My father-in-law also remembers that J.T. was a blacksmith in Trimble or Parsons in Lake County. I am guessing this job might be in the mid 1900's. Is there any info or help you can provide us?

Thanks,
Sandra Bailey

DABBS/DOBBS FAMILIES OF LAKE CO. (RIDGLEY)

ShirleyDabbsDuPont42 — 16 Sep 2005 4:35:21 GMT

I am searching for ANY information pertaining to the Dabbs family that lived in Lake Co. in the middle 1900's. Especially the Eurmon Dabbs Family. Any help will be greatly APPRECIATED> Thanks, Shirley Dabbs DuPont

Powell family

bettye_busby — 3 Sep 2002 12:26:08 GMT

Looking for descendants of John H. Powell who married Almarine Kelley Sparks 1892. Owned land in Lake Co.,Dunklin Co. Mo,Gibson Co. Also Charles Washington Reeves and Jack Carlton.

Bettye Sparks Busby
607 N. 2nd St.
Paragould, Ar. 72450

Lucinda Moore

GayMathis — 29 Aug 2005 10:58:58 GMT

Need any infomation on the family of Lucinda Moore. Her mother was Mary Moore born approximately 1803 in Ky. Lucinda was born 1834 in Ky and a brother Thomas O. Moore born 1841 in TN. Lucinda first married James F. Hamilton on April 21, 1853 in Obion Co, TN. They had a son named Jeff D. Hamilton born approx. 1863 in Ky. Lucinda ended up back in the household of her mother Mary in Lake Co, TN in 1870. Then Lucinda shows up in 1880 married to George W. Reeves born 1851 in Illinois, with her son Jeff Hamilton and her mother Mary Moore. These birth dates were taken from 1870 and 1880 Lake Co, TN Census. Any information would be appreciated.

NEED A CEMETERY LOOK-UP, PLEASE!!

patriciastaley223 — 23 Jun 2006 8:16:12 GMT

If anyone has the inventoried cemeteries for Lake Co., Tn. can you PLEASE check for the following person?? Thanks!

Malvina Hudgens (Hudgins/Huggins)

Can anyone find any records in Lake Co. that pertain to a John and Malvina Hudgens, like land records, etc.? Their family is found there in the 1880 census and they didn't leave Lake Co till probably after 1889.

Benjamin Franklin Phillips born about 1868

mitzie157 — 29 Jul 2005 4:03:00 GMT

I am searching for the names of BF Phillips parents. I am not sure if he was born in Ohio or Tennessee, but I know that he did live in Lake and or Obion County at some point. His son, Benjamin Louis Phillips, is my grandfather. He was married twice. First wife was Lillie Arnold, second wife was Anna Howell. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Mitzie

1930 Lake County Tennessee Census

CKWren — 19 Jul 2005 4:24:58 GMT

Could somebody check the 1930 Lake County Tennessee census for an Ida and William Bush, both born about 1887. Ida in Alabama, William in Tennessee. They were married in 1910. Any information on this couple would be most appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance in this matter.