DECATUR COUNTY, TN - OBITUARIES - Black Decatur Countians, File 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Contributed by Novella Tole; scanned, processed, and submitted by David Donahue ----------------------------------------------------------------------- People in this File: Bailey, Mary Ella Booty, Sanuel (Sam) Brasher, Ocie Harold Brasher, Sidney Barley Browder, Viola Beatrice Buck, Floyd L. Cleary, Eula Mae Craig, Edna G. Craig, Mary Irene Crowder, Anna Bell Doyal, James Ronald Fredericks, Eddie Sr. Hayes, Kerby Howard, Clara Bell Ivory, Henry Dewayne Ivory, Michael Jorden, Sally Tole Jennings, Chester H. Kizer, Ruth S. McClain, Ernest Junior McElrath, Jeff Montgomery, Charlie W., Sr. Montgomery, Herbert Montgomery, R. T. FUNERAL PROGRAMS, BLACK DECATUR COUNTIANS From the collection of Novella Tole The information presented below comes from funeral programs. Information about place and date of funeral, place of interment, and funeral home in charge is included. Most of the funeral programs include an obituary which is reproduced. Order of service information, bible verses, poems, and acknowledgments have been omitted. Information about pallbearers, ushers, and flower bearers generally is included if the funeral was held in Decatur or Henderson counties, but is excluded for funerals held elsewhere. I want to thank Novella Tole of Milwaukee for sharing her collection of funeral programs. David Donahue, February 1999 MARY ELLA BAILEY MRS. MARY ELLA BAILEY 1914-1989 August 9, 1989 8:00 P.M. PARHAM MORTUARY Lexington, Tennessee Rev. Harles Mays, Officiant COMMITTAL & INTERMENT Thursday, August 10, 1989 2:00 P.M. Decaturville Cemetery Decaturville, Tennessee OBITUARY Mary Ella Yarbro Bailey, native of Decatur County, former school teacher & beautician, was born October 13, 1914, oldest child of the late Lessie J. Scott Yarbro and Rupert Yarbro, preceeded in death by her husband James R. Bailey, Sr. Mary Ella is survived by three daughters, John O. Cothrine & Sandra A. Peterson, both of Knoxville, Tn. And Novella Gayle Bailey of Parsons, Tn; two sons, James R. Bailey Jr. of Selmer, Tn. & Gerald R. Bailey of Parsons, Tn.; sister, N. Novella Tole of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; brothers, Henry C. Yarbro of Chicago, Ill. & Jerry Fred Yarbro of Decaturville, Tn; six grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceeded in death by brothers Will Burt & Gary S. Yarbro. - - - - - - - - - - SAMUEL BOOTY REQUIESCAT IN PACE MR. SAMUEL (SAM) BOOTY 1883-1973 FREEMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, TennesseeMonday, July 9, 1973 2:00 P. M. Rev. Harles Mays, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery OBITUARY Mr. Samuel (Sam) Booty departed this life July 6, 1973 at 5 a.m. at the Tri-County Convalescent Home, Adamsville, Tennessee. He was born in Decatur County, February 2, 1883, making his stay on this earth 90 years, 5 months and 4 days. He was the son of the late Bill and Sallie Jennings Booty. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Church of God in Christ, he worked faithfully for the growth and upbuilding of the church and the community until illness dimmed his power in the last years. He was a member of the Trustee and Steward Boards for many years. He was married to Miss Vannie White in 1924. To this union 5 children were born, one of which preceded him in death. He was a loving father, friend and neighbor. Leaving to cherish his memory, his widow, Miss Vannie White, 3 daughters, Mrs. Bobbie Arnold, Mrs. Lexsola Riggins, and Mrs. Geraldine Yarbrough, all of Chicago; one son, Mr. Swanson Booty, Decaturville, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Ernest Brewer, Sr, W. C. Funderburk, Mitchell Hardin, J. B. McElrath, J. L. Pettigrew, Stone Walker Flower Bearers: Ollie M. Ashcraft, Arlee Brewer, Emaline Brewer, Anna Fisher, Valora Fisher, Mildred Kindle, Geneva Menzies, Maude Tole Ushers: Sophia Brasher, Novella Montgomery, Zenobia Pettigrew, Pauline Phelps Parham Mortuary 85 Barnhill Street, Lexington, Tennessee 38351 - - - - - - - - - - OCIE HAROLD BRASHER MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MR. OCIE HAROLD BRASHER PATTON FUNERAL HOME Crystal Chapel MONDAY, JULY 14, 1969 1:00 PMCommittal and Interment Crown Hill Cemetery OBITUARY OCIE HAROLD BRASHER, son of Alberta Brasher, was born Friday, June 5, 1936, departed this life, Thursday, July, 10, 1969 at age 33 Yrs, one month and five days. A native of Bathsprings, Tenn., was converted at the age of 12 years at Union Baptist Church. He came to Indianapolis and had been a resident 14 years. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Maxine Jordan, May 29, 1963. To mourn his loss, a mother, Mrs. Alberta Brasher, Bathsprings, Tenn; the widow, Mrs. Maxine Brasher, three daughters by a former marriage, Misses Karen Denice, Tony Marie and Sharon Lucille Brasher, all of Indianapolis; three brothers, Coulas and Joseph Arthur, both of Indianapolis and Booker Franklin Brasher, Bathsprings, Tenn., six sisters, Jessie Lee Walker and Willie Mae Walker, both of Selmer, Tenn., Helen Louise Green, Kansas City, Kans., Joann Brasher, Henderson, Tenn., Hazel Mae Tale and Linda Doris Tinsley, both of Bathsprings, Tenn. and a host of other relatives and friends. PATTON FUNERAL HOME 2357 Northwestern Avenue Indianapolis, Ind. - - - - - - - - - - SIDNEY BARLEY BRASHER OBSEQUIES OF MR. SIDNEY BARLEY BRASHER UNION BAPTIST CHURCH Bath Springs, Tennessee March 10, 1968 2:00 P. M. Rev. E. C. Cole, Minister Interment: Union Cemetery Parham Mortuary Lexington, Tenneesee In Charge [does not include obituary] At Union Cemetery: Barley Brasher, 3/10/1896-3/7/1968 - - - - - - - - - - VIOLA BEATRICE BROWDER OBSEQUIES of MRS. VIOLA BEATRICE BROWDER 1923-1977 ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Saturday, February 12, 19772:00 P. M. Rev. R. S. Neely, Minister Interment: Perryville Cemetery Parham Mortuary Lexington, Tennessee In Charge Pallbearers: Jack Brewer, George Brasher, T. R. Mays, George Pettigrew, Stone Walker [no obituary included] At Perryville Cemetery: Browder, Viola B., "Mrs.," d. 2/6/1977, "Age 53 Yrs. 1 Mos. 22 Days" [temporary marker, Parham Mortuary, 1 yard south of marker for James F. Pettigrew] - - - - - - - - - - FLOYD L. BUCK IN REMEMBRANCE FLOYD L. BUCK Died May 27, 1953 Funeral 1:30 P.M. Sunday, May 31, 1953 Clark St. Baptist Church Huntingdon, Tennessee OBITUARY Floyd Lucien Buck was born in McKenzie, Tennessee, of the late Lena Blanch Frierson Buck and Charles Harvard Buck. Entered Fisk University at about the age of fifteen years, was graduated with Cum Laude in the year 1926; was President of his class; received Bachelor of Arts degree. He travelled with the President of Fisk University, Dr. Elsie Jones and the Jubilee Singers on a financial tour, having canvassed four states. He professed religion at an early age and united with the Missionary Baptist church, for the past seven years and was a deacon. Survivors are his father, Prof. C. H. Buck of Huntingdon; sister, Theodosia of Huntingdon, brother Frank of Baltimore, Md.; two aunts, Mrs. Queenie Snead of Columbia, Tenn., and Mrs. Ida Siegler of St. Louis, Mo.; two uncles and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. At his death he was principal of the Decatur County Training School, having held this position for the past seven years, and was reelected for the coming year. Floyd had an inspiring personality, bringing light and sunshine to all whom he met. PALLBEARERS DECATUR COUNTY CITIZENS, Decaturville, Tennessee FLOWER BEARERS: Wylma Jean Welch, Sue Nelle Scott, Ida Walker, Willie Mae Yarbro, Mary Ella Walker, Geraldine White, Nita Fay Stigall, Charline Montgomery USHERS: Lela B. Thomas, Ila Johnson, Glen Williams, Sherley Buckley, Laura Mae Adams, Lucien Williams COX FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE - - - - - - - - - - EULA MAE CLEARY REQUIESCAT IN PACE MRS. EULA MAE CLEARY 1899-1975 ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Tuesday, September 2, 1975 2:00 P.M. Rev. R. S. Neely, MinisterInterment: Decaturville Cemetery Parham Mortuary Lexington, Tennessee In Charge Obituary Eula Mae Kindle, Cleary, daughter of the late Bevel Kindle and Ida Kindle, Pettigrew, was born August 22, 1899 and met her demise in the Hardin County Hospital, Savannah, Tennessee August 29, 1975. Age 76 years, 7 days. Her childhood and young years were spent in Decatur County, Tennessee. At an early age she confessed a hope in Christ and joined the St. Paul Baptist Church in Decaturville. In 1922 she was united in Holy matrimony to Earnest Cleary, who preceded her in death. For many years she has been a resident of Saltillo, Tenn. endearing herself in the community as a loving person, a good neighbor and a christian woman. She endured an extended illness, but was patient, loving and kind amid it all. She leaves to cherish her memory: 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Parsons, Decaturville, Tennessee, and Mrs. Anna Fisher of Parsons, Tennessee; 2 brothers, Mr. Melvis Pettigrew of Detroit, Mich., and Mr. George Wimmiam Pettigrew of Parsons, Tenn.; 1 brother-in-law, Mr. Rassie Cleary of Detroit, Mich., and other Cleary family-in-laws, including Leonard and Sallie Sweeney of Savannah, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Rubye Pettigrew, Mrs. Hattie Pettigrew and Mrs. Mildred Kindle; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. Pallbearers: Richard Dizon, J. W. Holt, George McElrath, Stone Walker, Earnest Brewer, Jr. Flower Bearers: Lois Hughes, Rosie Johnson, Arlee Brewer, Mildred Kindle, Annie Whitten, Cora Lowery - - - - - - - - - - EDNA G. CRAIG OBSEQUIES Of MRS. EDNA G. CRAIG 1890-1968 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee January 4, 1969 2:00 P.M. Rev. W. W. Wortham, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery Tolley Mortuary Parsons. Tcnnesses In Charge Pallbearers: Elmer L. Tole, C. D. Montgcmery, Harless Mays, Ray Vaughn, Stone Walker, George Pettgrew Ushers: Mrs. Sophia Brasher, Mrs. Clara Hardn Flower Bearers: Mae Brewer, Clara T. Pettigrew, Debra McDonald, Hazel Brasher, Mary King, Brunah B. Pettigrew [The program did not include an obituary. The following information, which is not contemporary with the program, comes from a typed sheet inserted into the program.] EDNA GRETCHEN YARBRO was the daughter of Henry Carr Yarbro and Henrietta Clarkston Yarbro. Edna C. Yarbro married Ashley Craig - 1 child. Jewel Yarbro Craig. She married Walter L. Duckett - 1 child. Peggy O'Neal Duckett. Jewel later married Nathaniel Parham. They had three children. Nathaniel Parham Jr., Pamela Jewel Parham, Anthony R. Parham. Peggy married Vernice Scruggs. They have nine children. Steven, Sharon, David, Darrell, Jacqueline, Peggy, Lomont, Michael, and Marcus. Sharon married Walter Wordlaw. They have two children, ShaTasha and Jason. She has another son. Sohn Robert. Jacqueline married Eric Whitaker. They have four children, Michael, Andrew, Jacquice, and Eric. Peggy married Clint Anderson. They have two children, Joshua and Princess. David has one son. David Jr. Darrell is married to the former Cynthia Hines. He has a daughter, Angela. Michael is married to the former Rita Dunlap. They have two children, Ken and Nicole. Nathaniel married the former Patty Miller. They have three children. Natalie, Nicole, and Steven. Nathaniel has another son, Nathaniel III. Anthony married the former Leslie Lee. They have one daughter, Valarie. He has another son, Jules. - - - - - - - - - - MARY IRENE CRAIG OBSEQUIES FOR MRS. MARY IRENE CRAIG 1924-1966 Freeman's Chapel Methodist Church Decaturville, Tennessee Sunday, April 24, 1966 2:00 p.m. Rev. W. W. Wortham Officiating FINAL RESTING PLACE - Decaturville Cemetery PARHAM FUNERAL HOME In Charge [did not include an obituary] At Decaturville Negro Cemetery: Craig, Mary Irene, 3/5/1924-4/17/1966, "Mother" - - - - - - - - - - ANNA BELL CROWDER OBSEQUIES FOR ANNA BELL CROWDER 1880-1972 Thursday, January 6, 1972 7:00-9:00 P.M. Sheldon Heights Church of Christ 11325 South Halsted Chicago, Illinois Samuel L. Jordan-Minister OBITUARY Anna Bell Crowder was born February 13, 1880 to the union of Samuel and Lucy Holt. The fourth child of five children, she was raised in Holtsville, Tennessee, attended and later taught in the Pubic School of Holtsville and Decatursville. On December 25, 1900 she was joined in wedlock to David C. Crowder. This union was blessed with three sons, Ulus C., Rolland M., and Guy Crowder, all of Chicago. Sister Crowder was baptized into the Church of Christ at an early age, and was a devout Christian. After the death of her beloved husband, she moved to Chicago. In Jan. 1944 she placed her membership with the Michigan Avenue Church of Christ under the leadership of the late Levi Kennedy. She was a faithful Christian, a loving mother and always ready to render a needed service. After doing all they could for their mother in the home and in and out of the hospital, she was admitted to the First Church of Deliverance Nursing Home on February 10, 1971 by her sons because of the proper care they knew she would receive. Sister Anna Bell Crowder departed this life Tuesday, January 2, 1972 at 5:00 A.M. She leaves to mourn her passing one sister, Mrs. Lula Young of Savannah, Tennessee. Three sons, and their wives, four nieces, five nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Interment - Decaturville, Tennessee Director - Progressive Funeral Home - - - - - - - - - - JAMES RONALD DOYLE REQUIESCAT IN PACE MR. JAMES RONALD DOYAL 1949-1979 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Monday, August 27, 1979 1:00 P.M. Rev. Anthony Thomas, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery OBITUARY Decaturville, Tennessee, August 27, 1979. On Sunday morning, 3:30 a.m., August 19, 1979 the death angel visited Mr. James R. Doyal and winged his soul away to an unknown world, where there will be no sorrow, sickness or death. James Ronald was born in Decatur County, Parsons, Tennessee, August 14, 1949. He attended the public schools of Decatur County. He made his home with his grandmother while in Decatur County, later he moved to Chicago, and made his home with his mother, he completed high school in Chicago. James Ronald joined the United States Navy, and served his country well. Upon being discharged from the navy, he returned to Chicago. James was loved by everyone, he will be sadly missed by relatives and friends. He leaves to mourn his passing, his mother, Mrs.LexsolaRiggins, Chicago; father, Mr. J. C. Doyal, Saginaw, Michigan; 2 children, Ladonna and Michelle Doyal, both of Chicago; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy M. Gandy, Chicago and Ms. Varlarna R. Doyal, Saginaw, Michigan; one brother, Mr. James Walker, Detroit, Michigan; grandmother, Mrs. Vanny White; Decaturville, Tennessee; 2 aunts, Mrs. Bobby Arnold, Decaturville, and Mrs. Geraldine Yarbro, Chicago; 3 uncles, Mr. Swanson Booty, Decaturville, Mr. Clarence Odell Doyal, Evansville, Indiana, and Mr. James F. Walker, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Cecil Dabbs, Cecil Phelps, Jean Scott, Sam Walker, Stone Walker, Thomas Webster Flower Bearers: Barbara Hardin, Novella Montgomery, Burma R. Pettigrew, Lacula Tole Pettigrew, Maude Tole, Lessie Yarbro Parham Mortuary 85 Barnhill Street Lexington, Tennessee 38351 - - - - - - - - - - EDDIE FREDERICKS, SR. REQUISCAT IN PACE MR. EDDIE FREDERICKS, SR. 1925-1973 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Monday, November 12, 1973 2:00 P.M. Rev. R. L. Vann, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery [did not include obituary] Pallbearers: George Brasher, Jack Brewer, Cecil Phelps, Brown Pritchard, Stone Walker, Buster Walker, George McElrath Ushers: Sis. Sophia Brasher, Sis. Geneva Menzies, Sis. Zenobia Pettigrew, Bro. Cecil Phelps Parham Mortuary 85 Barnhill St., Lexington, Tennessee 38351 - - - - - - - - - - KERBY HAYES REQUIESCAT IN PACE MR. KERBY HAYES 1894- 1972 ST. PAUL METHODIST CHURCH Morris Chapel, Tennessee Friday, June 9, 1972 12 Noon Rev. L. D. Jones, Minister Interment: Shiloh National Cemetery Parham Mortuary Lexington, TennesseeIn Charge Obituary Kerby Hayes (April 10, 1894-June 6, 1972) was born in Hardin County, Hookers Bend Community, son of Edward and Lucy Lee Hayes. He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church where he served as Chairman and Treasurer of the Trustee Board. He was married to the former Willie Laster who survives. In addition he is survived by 11 children, 31 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a host of other relatives and friends. - - - - - - - - - - CLARA BELL HOWARD REQUIESCAT IN PACE MRS. CLARA BELL HOWARD 1896-1973 TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Parsons, Tennessee Sunday, September 2, 1973 12:00 O'clock Noon Elder R. L. Williams, Minister Interment: Clay Cemetery Pallbearers: Roy Anders, Swan Johnson, Burnett Pettigrew, George Pettigrew, Sr., Taylor Scott [Ushers?] Ollie Ashcraft, Caille Johnson, Ruby Pettigrew, Zenobia Pettigrew, Auline Scott, Ruth Scott, Joyce Webster [no obituary included] Parham Mortuary 85 Barnhill St., Lexington, Tennessee 38351 - - - - - - - - - - HENRY DEWAYNE IVORY In Loving Memory of HENRY DEWAYNE IVORY Funeral Services 12:00 p.m., Sunday, March 12,1995 Cedar Street Baptist Church Hayti, Missouri Reverend Bobby Patterson, Officiating Obituary Henry DeWayne Ivory, son of Tim and Katherine Ivory was born Septeniber 27, 1943, in Swift, Missouri. While residing in Hayti, he worked for Caruthersville Shipyard and Trinity Marine Group for 16 years. He departed this life March 8. 1995. He was a devoted husband and father. He leaves to cherish his memory wife - Gerlene Ivory; mother - Katherine Ivory; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Lewis and husband, Ronnie; three sons and two daughters-in-laws; DeWayne Keith (wife-Rachel); DeAndre; and Brandon (wife-Valla); one step-daughter - Xenia Huffman; one annt - Ms. Georgia Mae Craig; mother-in-law, Mrs. Willie Mae Bennett; two sisters-in-law, Helen Bennett and Cynthia Bennett, all of Hayti. Missouri; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. - - - - - - - - - - Michael Ivory REQUIESCAT IN PACE Mr. Michael Ivory 1960-1979 Freedman Chapel A.M.E. Church Decaturville, Tennessee Saturday, June 9, 1979 2:00 P.M. Rev. Anthony Thomas, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery OBITUARY Michael was born in Caruthersville, Missouri, December 26, 1960, and died June 2, 1979, making his stay on earth 18 years, 5 months, and 25 days. He departed this life at the Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, Tennessee, after being injured June 1, 1979. At an early age he united with the Freedman Chapel A.M.E. Church, Decaturville, Tennessee. He served well in every department of the church and was member of the choir at the time of his untimely death. His kindness and smile will always be remembered by all that knew him. No stranger was ever at his door, for there was love for everyone. He will be sadly missed by all of his relatives and friends. Michael was a May 1979 graduate of Riverside High School, Parsons, Tennessee. He leaves to mourn his passing, a daughter, Flanda Ivory, Decaturville; a devoted mother, Mrs. Katherine Ivory, Decaturville; a sister, Mrs. Barbara Lewis, St. Louis, Missouri; a brother, Dwayne Ivory, Carthursville, Missouri; aunts, Mrs. Georgia Craig, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Daisy White, Decaturville, TN.; one uncle, Henry Shelton, Decaturville; one great-uncle, Nelson Walker, 1 nephew, 2 nieces, a host of other relatives and friends. PALLBEARERS: Friends FLOWER BEARERS: Friends USHERS: Sis. Sophia Brasher, Sis. Yulonda Brasher, Sis. Mary Irene Toliver, Sis. Sophia Marie Smith - - - - - - - - - - Sally Tole Jorden In Loving Memory of Sally Tole Jorden Wednesday, November 29, 1995 2:00p.m. Freedman Chapel AME Church Decaturville, TN Rev. John Moore, Pastor Officiating Obituary God created Sally and designed her life. Sally was born July 8, 1925 to the late Burmah J. and Earnest Tole. She departed this life Wednesday, November 22, 1995 at 12:12 p.m. at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Oh. She accepted Christ at an early age at Freedman Chapel AME Church in Decaturville, Tn. She attended Decatur County Training School, later moving to Akron, Oh. She worked for Ross McDowell Cleaners for several years. She served with Arlington Church of God under the leadership of Rev. Fowler. Sally was known for her meek personality and kind ways. Sally was loved by all and she will be dearly missed. She leaves to cherish her memory one son: Elwin L. Townsend of Akron, Oh.; two daughters: Rosetta Townsend of Akron, Ohio and Clarise Brown of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters: Annie B. Robinson of Akron, Oh. and Lacula Tole of Decaturville, Tn.; two brothers: Earnest H. Tole of Decaturville, Tn., and Elmer L. Tole of Lexington, Tn.; one aunt Irene White of South Bend, In.; one uncle: Mr. Mitchel1 Pettigrew of South Bend, In.; one sister-in-law: Novella Tole of Milwaukee, Wis.; 11 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers: Franklin Brasher, Robert Sampson, Ronnie Tole, Monty McClain, Author Phelps, Nathaniel Brasher Flowerbearers: Willie D. Patterson, Patricia Posey, Maxine Brasher, Susan Sampson, Wilma J. Welch, Dorothy Patterson Ushers: Zenobia Pettigew, Sophia Brasher, Ronnie Brasher, Joyce Tinsley Interment Decaturville Cemetery Decaturville, TN Arrangements Hardeman County Funeral Service 515 W. Market St., Bolivar, TN - - - - - - - - - - CHESTER H. JENNINGS Funeral Services FOR THE LATE MR. CHESTER H. JENNINGS 1884-1958 LIBERTY C. M. E. CHURCH Saturday, May 24, 1958 10:00 A. M. Interment - Decaturville Cemetery PARHAM FUNERAL HOME In Charge Master of Cerenionies Prof. C. N. Berry [does not include obituary] - - - - - - - - - - RUTH S. KIZER Funeral Services for MRS. RUTH S. KIZER Saturday. November .10, 1984 2:00 P. M. ST. MARK AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARSONS, TENNESSEE REV. JAMES NESBETT, JR. PASTOR AND REV. WILLIE WOODS, OFFICIATING OBITUARY Death claimed Mrs. Ruth S. Kizer Saturday, November 3, 1984 at the Decatur County General Hospital at 78 years of age. She passed from one plateau of life to await the resurrection of the next. She was born September 5, 1906 in Perryville, Tn., to the parentage of the late Cletus and Esther Scott. She professed faith in Christ at an early age with the church at Perryville, Tn., she later moved her membership to St. Mark A.M.E. Church at Parsons, Tn., after moving her home there. She was a devoted member of the Church where she served for years as Church Secretary, Stewardess, Supt. of Sunday School, and Class Leader. She was a retired employee of Slant & Slant Corporat ion of Parson, Tn. Mrs. Kizer, was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mr. Daniel (Bunk) Kizer of Lexington, Tn. To be the biological mother of none, she was the mother of many. But to them all she was "Mama Ruth". She leaves to cherish her memories: four daughters, Mrs. Joyce Webster and Ms. Alma J. Scott of Parsons, Tn., Mrs. Linda Arnold of Lexington, Tn. and Mrs. Sonya Kaye Twyman of Ocean Side, CA.; one son, Mr. Lynn Ray Scott of Tacoma, WA; one foster son, Mr. Charles West of Michigan City, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Drucilla Houssel of Milan, Tn. and Mrs. Alma Taylor of Binghamton, NY; one brother, Mr.W. C. Scott of Detroit, Mich.; twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, fifteen neices, thirteen nephews, fourteen great neices, nine great nephews, two great great neices, two great great nephews; and a host of other relatives and many dear friends. INTERMENT - PARSON CEMETERY FLOWER BEARERS: Ms. Wanda Clark, Ms. Robbie White, Ms. Clara Pettigrew, Ms. Roxie Tippet, Ms. Robbie White, Ms. Sandra Young, Ms. Youlanda Brasher, Ms. Burmah McClain, Ms. Teresa Dabbs PALLBEARERS: Mr. Timmy Sanders, Mr. William F. Dabbs, Mr. Gerald Bailey, Mr. James Pettigrew, Mr. Larry Holt, Mr. George Laster HONORARY BEARERS: Mr. William Scott,Mr. Ray Vaughn, Mr. Cevil[?] Dabbs, Mr. Raymone White, Mr. James Mays, Mr. Cecil Phelps, Mr. Johnny Robertson USHERS: Ms. Zenobia Pettigrew, Ms. Joyce Tinsley, Ms. Sophia Brasher, Mr. Ronnie Brasher, Ms. Zacula Tole, Ms. Linda Tinsley Compliments of Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home 807 N. Hays Avenue Jackson, Tennessee 38301 Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home Fifth & Luray Avenue Henderson, Tenn. 38340 Mims & Shaw Funeral Service 1218 McLin Street Humboldt, Tenn. 38343 - - - - - - - - - - ERNEST JUNIOR MCCLAIN REQUIESCAT IN PACE MR. ERNEST JUNIOR McCLAIN 1952-1973 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Saturday, June 16, 1973 2:00 P.M. Rev. W. W. Wortham, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery Obituary MR. ERNEST JUNIOR McCLAIN Yet time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts, though death comes at all seasons, and to all ages without a summons, but floats unseen on the breeze. Thus it came June 10, 1973 at 4 p.m. at the Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Decaturvilie, Tennessee, March 5, 1952. He was loved by everyone. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Sue Walker and the late Mr. Ernest Pettigrew. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Freeman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Decaturville, Tenn. He was united in holy wedlock to Miss Burmah Ray Pettigrew of Decaturvile, Tennessee, May 24, 1971. To this union a son was born, Baby Earnest Lemonte McCiain. Survivors in addition to his mother are: his devoted wife, Mrs. Burmah Ray McClain, one son, Earnest Lemonte McClain; step-father, John E. Walker; a sister, Miss Florence D. Walker; a brother, James Walker, all of Cleveland; 2 half-sisters, Miss Josephine Pettigrew, Miss Sharon Pettigrew; 3 half-brothers, Melvin, Timothy and Jimmy R. Pettigrew all of Parsons; grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Craig of Cleveland; great-grandmother, Mrs. Alice Shelton of Decaturville; 4 aunts, 1 uncle, 1 great-uncle, a host of other relatives and friends. Pallbearers: Franklin Brasher, Kenneth Brasher, Ernest Brewer, Jr., Randy Hardin, Mike Scott, George L. Tole Flower Bearers: Mae Brewer, Clair M. Brewer, Dorothy Jean Pettigrew, Addie McElrath, Flora Mae McElrath, Lunell Pettigrew, Mary Pettigrew,Patrica Scott, Barbara Ann Vaughn, Joyce Ann Walker Ushers: Sophia Brasher, Rosie Johnson, Clara Montgomery, Zenobia Pettigrew, Pauline Phelps, Roxie Trippitt Parham Mortuary 85 Barnhill St., Lexington, Tennessee 38351 - - - - - - - - - - JEFF MCELRATH OBSEQUIES OF MR. JEFF McELRATH 1894-1961 The Crowder High School Auditorium Decaturville, Tennessee Sunday, August 20, 1961, 2:00 p.m. Rev. Sam Jones, Minister Interment - Decaturville Cemetery PARHAM FUNERAL HOME Parsons, Tennessee In Charge [does not include obituary] FLOWER LADIES: Mrs. Dorothy Brewer, Miss Mary S. Brewer, Mrs. Lula M. Tole, Mrs. Florence Walker, Miss Sophia M. Walker PALLBEARERS: Mr. Ernest Brewer, Sr., Mr. S. F. Dobbins, Mr. J. F. Fisher, Sr., Mr. Brown Pritchard, Mr. Ray Vaughn, Mr. Stone Walker - - - - - - - - - - CHARLIE W. MONTGOMERY REQUISCAT IN PACE MR. CHARLIE W. MONTGOMERY, SR. 1871-1971 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Sunday, February 21, 1971 2:00 P.M. Rev. R. L. Vann, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery Parham Mortuary Lexington, Tennessee In Charge [does not include obituary] Pallbearers: Jackie Alsup, George Brasher, F. C. Alsup, Ronnel Miller, Herbert Craig, Brown Pritchard, Mike Scott Flower Bearers: Arlie Brewer, Eassie M. Brasher, Anna Fisher, Veloria Fisher, Mildred Kindle, F. A. McElrath, Auline Scott, Lessie Yarbro Ushers: Sis. Sophia Brasher, Sis. Geneva Menzies, Sis. Zenobia Pettigrew, Bro. Cecil Phelps At Decaturville Negro Cemetery, Montgomery, Charlie W., Sr., 5/26/1871-2/17/1971, "Father" footstone - - - - - - - - - - HERBERT MONTGOMERY REQUIESCAT IN PACE MR. HERBERT MONTGOMERY 1896-1970 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tdnnessee September 26, 1970 2:00 P.M. Rev. W. W. Wortham, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery Parham Mortuary Lexington, Tennessee In Charge Obituary On Wednesday morning Sept. 23, the guardian angels came down from heaven and visited the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, and kindly sealed, the lips of Mr. Herbert Montgomery. His soul took flight to an unknown world, where there will be no more pain, no more tears shed because after 39 years of long suffering he gladly accepted the call. Mr. Montgomery was born in Decatur County Jan. 5, 1896. He was the son of Mr. Charlie Montgomery and the late Miggie Broady Montgomery. At an early age he was converted and joined the Howard Chapel Methodist Church. Mr. Montgomery was a veteran of World War I, he performed his active duty in France and Germany. He was wounded in action Sept. 9, 1918. He was happily married to Miss Pauline Scott of Decaturville in 1922. To this union two children were born, Jessie Lee who died in infancy and Maxcine who lived to be 9 years of age. In 1923 he united with Freedmanžs Chapel Church which he attended long as is health permitted. Mr. Montgomery was loved by every one whom he came in contact. He will be sadly missed in the community in which he lived. He was highly respected by all citizens of Decaturville for his honesty. He leaves to mourn his passing, his father, Mr. Charlie Montgomery Sr., Decaturville; 3 brothers, Charlie Montgomery Jr., Decaturville, William Montgomery, Chicago, Illinois and R. T. Montgomery, Decaturville; two sisters, Mrs. Clara M. Harden and Mrs. Maude Tole, both of Decaturville; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ophelia Montgomery and Mrs. Novella Montgomery; 10 nieces, 12 nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Montgomery said prior to his passing, "I am ready to go." Pallbearers: George Brasher, Ernest Brewer Sr., S. F. Dobbins, Cecil Phelps, Stone Walker, Ray Vaughn Flower Bearers: Arlee Brewer, Beadie Pettigrew, Margaret Pritchard, Auline Scott, Maggie W. Walker, Lessie Yarbro - - - - - - - - - - R. T. MONTGOMERY REQUIESCAT IN PACE MR. R. T. MONTGOMERY 1919-1978 FREEDMAN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Decaturville, Tennessee Monday November 13, 1978 1:00 P.M. Rev. Anthony Thomas, Minister Interment: Decaturville Cemetery OBITUARY On Friday morning, November 10, 1978, the guardian angel came down from Heaven and visited the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee and kindly sealed the lips of Mr. R. T. Montgomery. His soul took flight to an unknown world, where there will be no more pains, no tears, because he was prepared and only waiting to hear his master say. My Servant well done come on and join us around the Throne. R. T. Montgomery, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charley Montgomery was born in Decatur County, Decaturville, Tennessee, September 6, 1918, where he grew up and spent the remainder of his days. His life was blessed with care of loved ones and friends. He was united in holy matrimony with Miss Novella McElrath in the year 1942. This union was blessed with six children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, one daughter preceded him in death. Early in life he professed a hope in Christ and united with Freeman Chapel A.M.E. Church where he served faithfully during his active years and kept the faith until the master said "Well done." Mr. Montgomery was a veteran of World War II. He performed his active duty in the South Pacific and returned home safely. He was honored and respected by all with whom he came in contact, he was a lover of home. His favorite songs which he would sing every day was "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "Precious Lord Take My Hand." He leaves to mourn his departure, a devoted wife, Mrs. Novella Montgomery; 2 daughters, Mrs. Novella Williams, and Ms. Barbara Montgomery, both of Nashville; 3 sons, Lonnie Montgomery, Detroit, Mi., R. T. Montgomery, Jr., Nashville, and James W. Montgomery, Decaturville; 4 brothers, Charlie D. Montgomery, Decaturville, William Montgomery, Chicago, Ill., Lawrence Fisher, Mardella, Md., and Earl Fisher, Alexandria, Va.; 2 sisters, Mrs. Clara M. Hardin, and Mrs. Lula M. Tole, both of Decatruville, 11 grandchildren, a devoted son-in-law, Arthur Williams; 2 daughters-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Ann Montgomery, and Mrs. Sandra Ann Montgomery; 5 sisters-in-law, 4 brothers-in-law; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Pallbearers: Lewis Moody, J. B. McElrath, Thomas McElrath, Jack Brewer, Cecil Phelps,Brown Pritchard, Ray Vaughn, Stone Walker Flower Bearers: Beatrice Funderburk, Mildred Kindle, Greta McElrath, Geneva Menzies, Lacula Tole Pettigrew, Pauline Phelps, Margaret Pritchard, Lessie Yarbro Ushers: Sis. Sophia Brasher, Sis. Yulonda Brasher, Sis. Mary Irene Toliver, Sis. Sophia Marie Smith Parham Mortuary 85 Barnhill St., Lexington, Tennessee 38351