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❶ ❷ ❸ Easy as Read the e-edition at www.mckenziebanner.com Page 8 - The McKenzie Banner, McKenzie, Tennessee, Tuesday, October 2, 2012 • www.mckenziebanner.com OBITUARIES FARM AUCTIONS • REAL ESTATE • ANTIQUES • HOUSEHOLD Selling Since 1962 Suzanne Reed, Broker Col. James T. Reed, Auctioneer/Affiliate Broker Phone 731-352-3927 • Cell Phone 731-234-9171 Bob McDonald, Broker/Sales Associate Phone 731-352-3991 Firm #39 • License #159 • McKenzie, Tennessee 38201 Web site: www.reedauction.com Stones For Your Loved Ones Largest Display of Memorials in W. Tennessee “GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES” Henry County Monument Works 1203 S. Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn. 38242 THE TRAVIS FAMILY • Serving this area since 1924 731-642-2885 • www.henrycountymonumentworks.com Honoring a Lifetime TODD MARSHALL WAINSCOTT 1974-2012 MCKENZIE: Todd Marshall Wainscott, 37, died, September 25, 2012 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services for Mr. Wainscott were at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Septem- ber 28, 2012 at the Cedar Avenue Chapel of Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home. Burial followed at Tumbling Creek Cemetery in Gleason. He was born November 25, 1974 in Paris to Gerald (Jerry) and Katie Lou Wainscott. Mr. Wainscott was a contractor with the local union of Nash- ville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie Lou Wain- scott; his maternal grandpar- ents, Marshall and Jewell Pruitt and his paternal grandfather James Wainscott. Mr. Wainscott is survived by: a daughter, Gabriella Rayne Wainscott; one son, Jordan Layne Wainscott; his father, Gerald (Jerry) Wainscott; one sister, Kristie (Terry) Green; one brother, Troy D. Wainscott; his paternal grandmother, Raydeane Wainscott; a great uncle, Albert Wainscott and a great aunt, Joyce Hall. SARAH JOYCE MORGAN 1947-2012 BUENA VISTA: Sarah Joyce Morgan 65, of Buena Vista died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her home. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Burial followed in Palm- er Shelter Cemetery. Rev. Billy Hilliard officiated the service. Mrs. Morgan was born April 21, 1947 in Carroll County to the late Dud Morgan and Mae Evelyn (Arnold) Morgan. She was a retired CNA for the Life Care Center of Bruceton. She is survived by: one daughter, Marie Richardson of Boaz, Alabama; one son, Pete (Jamie) Self of Buena Vista; one sister, Mae Jean Holland; and one brother, Stanley Mor- gan both of Huntingdon. She also leaves six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. GARY LAMAR KING 1939-2012 HUNTINGDON: Gary Lamar King 73, of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Sep- tember 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Rev. Dearled King officiated the service. Mr. King was born February 3, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Garvin King and Pau- line (McKinney) King. He was a retired tool and die maker for the Ford Motor Company, a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Lincoln Park, Michi- gan, a Moose Lodge member and served in the United Sates Army. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Charles Ronald King. He is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Alma Lee (Tate) King of Huntingdon; three daughters, Christina (Phil) Phoenix Hylan of Mountain View, Arkansas, Kathern (Mar- shall) Diane Thrasher of Rock Spring, Georgia, and Virginia Lee (Jackson) Baugh of Lincoln Park, Michigan; one brother, James (Vicky) King of Dear- born Heights, Michigan; and seven grandchildren. JOHN LESTER JONES 1945-2012 LAVINIA: John Lester Jones 67, of Lavinia, died Friday, Sep- tember 28, 2012 at the Milan General Hospital. Graveside fu- neral services were conducted on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Cool Springs Cemetery. Bro. Robert Barger officiated the service. Mr. Jones was born Septem- ber 22, 1945 in Carroll County. He was a maintenance mechan- ic for the railroad at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant and retired from the Army Nation- al Guard. He was preceded in death by his father, Ollie Lester Jones. He is survived by: his wife of 30 years, Judy Jones; and his mother, Martha Louise (Per- kins) Jones, of Cedar Grove. PEGGY FINCH 1951-2012 HOLLOW ROCK: Peggy Finch, 61, of Hollow Rock, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at her home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Septem- ber 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Fu- neral Home. Burial followed in the Mixie Cemetery. Bro. Tony Boyd officiated the services. Mrs. Finch was born May 30, 1951 in Burley, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Davis Woods, and a granddaughter, Brandi Victoria Neely. She is survived by: her hus- band, Donald Finch; a daughter, Bobbie Jo (Kevin) McMackin, of Hollow Rock; a son, John Joseph (Karen) Neely, of Hol- low Rock; father Earl Woods, of Burley, Idaho; three sisters, Lucille Wissner, of Germany, Sally Stout, of Mason City, Ne- braska, and Mary Thurston, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Bob Woods, of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Mark Woods, of Mason City, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and one great- grandchild. KAYLA DENISE BELEW 1960-2012 CLARKSBURG: Kayla Denise Belew, 52, of Clarksburg, died Sunday, September 23, 2012. Fu- neral services were conducted on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clarks- burg Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Sellers Hill Cem- etery with Bros. Billy Ringold and Chase Sanders officiating services. Miss Belew was born on March 14, 1960 in Jackson. She was a member of the Clarks- burg Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles William Belew. She is survived by: her moth- er, Linda Faye Belew; two sis- ters, Robin (Spud) Luther and Janice Lewis, all of Clarksburg; three nephews, a niece, and a great niece. She also leaves four aunts and uncles and a host of cousins. Dilday-Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. IRA MCIVER MCKENZIE: Graveside fu- neral services for Ira McIver, 54, of Cordova, formerly of McKenzie, were held at Carroll Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 with Bro. Jim Roberts officiating. Mr. McIver died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at his resi- dence in Cordova. Ira was the son of the late Ira Justin and Ruby Elizabeth Pinkley McIver of the Greenfield Highway com- munity near McKenzie. He is survived by: a sister, Vera (Randy) Beckham, of Mis- souri. JOE H. HEATHCOT 1928-2012 MCKENZIE: Joe H. Heathcot, 83, of McKenzie, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at McKen- zie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason with Gene Price offici- ating. Burial followed at Butler Cemetery in Gleason. Mr. Heathcot was born in Gleason on September 17, 1928 to the late Arthur and Lydia (Yoman) Heathcot. He formerly worked as an Engineer for the U.S. military. He is survived by: friend Ma- rie Allen, of McKenzie. SHIRLEY ANNE PRESSON 1937-2012 PARIS: Shirley Anne Pres- son, 74, of Paris, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at her resi- dence. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:00 in the LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Ford Paschall officiat- ing. Burial followed at Boothe Cemetery in Paris. Mrs. Presson was born on De- cember 21, 1937 in Buchanan to the late Fred and Gertie Snow Roberts. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by: two sons, Michael Presson and Da- vid Ray Presson; three sisters, Lela Gallimore, Joyce Jackson and Francis Dinkins; and three grandchildren. She is survived by: husband Orby Phillip “Phil” Presson, of Paris; three daughters, Deb- bie (Dale) Casterline, Lorrie Kall and friend Mike Swanner, and Sheila Ross, all of Paris; two sons, Randal (Heather) Presson, and Danny (Laura) Presson, both of Paris; four sisters, Lucinda Dinkins of Kodak, Doris (Jerry) Pounds of Puryear, Fredda (Bill) Sh- uart of Sevierville, and Donna (Kenneth) Overcast of Dresden; four brothers, Brooks (Helen) Roberts, and Onain (Willena) Roberts, both of Gleason, Paul Roberts of Texas, and Danny (Diane) Roberts of Dresden; six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. HAROLD THOMAS CRAWFORD 1914-2012 PARIS: Harold Thomas Craw- ford, 97, died September 29, 2012, at Paris Healthcare Cen- ter. A graveside service for Mr. Crawford was held Sunday, Sep- tember 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Bro. Fred Morris officiating. He was born October 27, 1914 in Puryear to William Franklin Crawford and Maude Willeford Crawford. Mr. Crawford served in the Navy during World War II from 1943-1945. He was a gradu- ate of Toler’s Business College in Paris and LaSalle Exten- sion University of Chicago and received a certificate in tax accounting from the Walton School of Commerce of Chica- go. Throughout his schooling he specialized in higher account- ing. He practiced accounting for 56 years beginning in 1950 as the owner of H.T. Crawford and Co., which had offices in McKenzie, Paris, and Camden. Both he and his wife Cathryn also served as McKenzie city clerks. He served from 1954 to 1958 and she served from 1976 to 1982. Mr. Crawford was an avid country and bluegrass song- writer. Although he played a number of stringed instru- ments, the dulcimer and har- monica were his favorites. He was a member of the First Bap- tist Church. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his wife, Cathryn Crawford; two broth- ers, and two sisters. He is survived by: a brother, William Crawford of Decatur, Il- linois; two sons, Larry (Sandra) Crawford of Paris, and Jerome (Diana) Crawford of McKenzie; grandson David Crawford of Paris; two granddaughters, Kim (Sammy) Cox of Paris, and Jes- sica Crawford of Nashville, two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Wesley Cox of Paris of Paris; and 11 nieces and nephews. Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of arrange- ments. Paid Obit. BRUMMITT-MCKENZIE FUNERAL HOME 1740 East Cedar Avenue McKenzie, Tennessee 38201 (731) 352-4848 (731) 352-2222 B RUMMITT FUNERAL HOME Phone (731) 669-3871 5842 Main St. East, Trezevant, Tennessee 38258 Obituary Information line for both locations: (731) 352-4811 MONUMENT WORKS • Exquisite Memorials • Large In-Door Display Rooms Air Conditioned and Heated • Expert Craftsman • Gray & Colored Granite Monuments Three Generations - Same Location 986-3050 776 Main Street East Huntingdon, TN 38344 Open Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Griffin and Powell A Gospel Gathering October 6, 2012 The Gospel Lights, God’s Property, The Webb Brothers and more! The Dixie Carter Performing Arts and Academic Enrichment Center Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344 For tickets and information call 986-2100 or go to www.dixiepac.net Annual Meeting Everett’s Chapel Cemetery Association October 14, 2012 2 p.m. Union Grove Baptist Church BE At Olive Branch Church 3 miles North of Como on Hwy. 140 At 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 7, 2012 R29955BE Owen Family Singing Card of anks e family of Timothy Wayne Eaton wants to thank everyone for all their prayers, words of sympathy, flowers, food, phone calls and gifts given during the loss of our loved one. And a special thank you to Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home for their comforting kindness. Also, for their beautiful unforgettable ceremony at the cemetery. We would also like to thank all of those who had a part in the funeral. Bro. Joe & Judith Eaton Christopher and Samantha Eaton Sonya (Eaton), Tommy, Bridgett Neisler Teri Jo (Eaton), Wayne, Sabrina, Shanna, Jeffery Neely Raymond Montrie Colton, Jacob, Nathan, Joshua Eaton A7503 Ruben Rudolf Vasquez went to play his guitar for the Lord on September 19th 2012. He died peacefully at his home in Mc Kenzie Tennessee. Ruben was born on Novemeber 4th 1956 in Ionia, Michigan. Ruben was an avid guitar player and honorary member of the local Long Shot Band. He en- joyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping, and tuning his guitars. Rubens love for the Lord was evident in everything he did. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Survived by his girlfriend of 14 years, Sherri Lynn Fulcher, Sons Ruben Vasquez, Talon Vasquez, Josiah Vasquez (Jason Vasquez), Daughter Brandy (Vasquez) Stath, Ashli Springer, Aimee Rogers. Mother Mary Rose (Luna) Rice, Father Chrencensio (Chris) Vasquez, Sisters Belinda (Vasquez) Cadena , Donnette (Vasquez) Vogt, Brothers Chris Vasquez and Steven Vasquez, Grandchildren Isaiha Vasquez, Preston Sheehe, Levi Vasquez, Alixzandra Vasquez, Isabele Vasquez, Parker Stath and Rozlin Vasquez. “THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” RUBEN RUDOLF VASQUEZ 1956-2012 PAID OBIT By Terri Wilson Library Director NEWS We are in the process of get- ting much needed updates on our website. October library events include the Children’s Pirate Adventure on Saturday, October 20th and the arrival of the Career Coach on Mon- day, October 22nd. New books and audio books have been ordered and will be arriving soon, so stop in and check out the new arrival shelves. MEMORIALS A gift was given by Lin- da and William Smothers in memory of Joshua Lee Rainey. DVD’S – NEW ARRIVALS Love’s Everlasting Courage Play the Game Love’s Kitchen The 5th Quarter Baker’s Hawk Red Fury Music of the Heart Alleged Country Remedy Blackbeard Carroll County Library Lines My family and I would like to thank everyone for the visits, calls, cards, food, flowers, & every act of kindness shown to us during this sad time. Your support is greatly appreciated. We will never forget it. R29963 Card of Thanks Sincerely, Barbara Brewer Craig, Tracy, & Kesley Kirk Mike, Sara, & Brent Brewer Senior Citizen News It’s beginning to look and feel a lot like fall. The cool nights and mornings are a welcome change to the hot humid days and nights of the summer months. We begin the month of October with the Senior Choir singing at Lifecare Center in Bruceton on the 1st at 2:00 p.m. The Se- nior Choir sings each Monday at 2:00 p.m. at one of the retire- ment homes in Carroll County. On October 8th they will sing at Lakeside Retirement Com- munity in McKenzie, on the 15th they perform at Harmony Hill in Huntingdon, you can hear them at McKenzie Healthcare on the 22nd, and enjoy them at Magnolia Manor in McKenzie on the 29th. As you can see the Senior Choir members stay busy bring- ing joy to all that hear them. A trip to the Reelfoot Lake Craft Fair is scheduled for Octo- ber the 5th. The van will leave Hunting- don at 8:00 a.m. and will return around 5:00 p.m. The cost is $7.00 to ride the van plus the cost of your food. We have a few seats left, so call soon if you would like to go. The October add-a-dish lun- cheon will be held on the 11th at 11:30 a.m. Bring a favorite dish and join us for a delicious meal and good fellowship. If you haven’t attend- ed one of these luncheons, we would love for you to join us. Medicare open enrollment will be October 15th through Decem- ber 7th this year. Representatives with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program will be at the Carroll County Office on Aging on November 1st and 2nd from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to help those wanting to change plans or looking for a plan for the first time. If you would like to talk with a representative you must make an appointment by calling 1-877-801-0044. Band night will be October the 18th at the Carroll County Civic Center. We ask that those attending please bring a favorite finger food for the meal which will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Trailblazers will perform beginning at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend, however we will pass the hat to help the band members pay for their gasoline. We really do appreciate the Trailblazers for entertaining us. The meals on wheels luncheon will be held October 24th. This meal is catered in from Valley Foods in Milan. The Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency sponsors this luncheon. We ask that each person make a $1.00 donation for their lunch. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. If you plan to attend we must know by no later than October the 18th. A white bean plate fundraiser will be held on October the 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The plate will include white beans, slaw, cornbread, drink and des- sert. The cost is $5.00 per plate. If you plan to attend please give us a call by no later than October 24th. Halloween is always a fun time for kids of all ages. We will host a Halloween party for senior citi- zens on October 31st at 1:00 p.m. A costume contest will be held with trophies given to the win- ners. Last year we had some re- ally original costumes that took a great deal of imagination to come up with. We expect even better costumes this year. We will also have a pumpkin decorating contest. You bring your pumpkin already decorated and those at- tending the party will judge them. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. We will also play Ghost Bingo and serve refreshments. Please call by October 29th if you plan to attend. Please don’t forget the other activities we offer that include Rook, Silver Threads Quilt Guild, knitting classes, bowling, High Five, billiards, Seniorcize class, and our weekly blood pressure checks. Beginning in November we will be offering oil painting on canvas classes. The classes will be held each Monday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Mrs. Sylvia Whitaker will be teaching these classes. There will be no charge to take the class, but you will be responsible for purchasing your supplies. Class size will be limited, so call soon to get your name on the list. If you haven’t joined us for an activity we would like for you to come and see how much fun we have. For more information give us a call at 986-1985. We hope to see you soon!
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Obituaries
FARM AUCTIONS • REAL ESTATE • ANTIQUES • HOUSEHOLDSelling Since 1962
Suzanne Reed, BrokerCol. James T. Reed, Auctioneer/Affiliate Broker
Phone 731-352-3927 • Cell Phone 731-234-9171Bob McDonald, Broker/Sales Associate
Phone 731-352-3991Firm #39 • License #159 • McKenzie, Tennessee 38201
Web site: www.reedauction.com
Stones For Your Loved OnesLargest Display of Memorials in W. Tennessee
“GUARANTEEDLOWEST PRICES”
Henry County Monument Works1203 S. Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn. 38242
THE TRAVIS FAMILY • Serving this area since 1924731-642-2885 • www.henrycountymonumentworks.com
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Honoring a Lifetime
TODD MARSHALL WAINSCOTT1974-2012
MCKENZIE: Todd Marshall Wainscott, 37, died, September 25, 2012 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services for Mr. Wainscott were at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, Septem-ber 28, 2012 at the Cedar Avenue Chapel of Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home. Burial followed at Tumbling Creek Cemetery in Gleason.
He was born November 25, 1974 in Paris to Gerald (Jerry) and Katie Lou Wainscott. Mr. Wainscott was a contractor with the local union of Nash-ville. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie Lou Wain-scott; his maternal grandpar-ents, Marshall and Jewell Pruitt and his paternal grandfather James Wainscott.
Mr. Wainscott is survived by: a daughter, Gabriella Rayne Wainscott; one son, Jordan Layne Wainscott; his father, Gerald (Jerry) Wainscott; one sister, Kristie (Terry) Green; one brother, Troy D. Wainscott; his pater nal g rand mother, Raydeane Wainscott; a great uncle, Albert Wainscott and a great aunt, Joyce Hall.
SARAH JOYCE MORGAN1947-2012
BUENA VISTA: Sarah Joyce Morgan 65, of Buena Vista died Sunday, September 23, 2012 at her home. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Burial followed in Palm-er Shelter Cemetery. Rev. Billy Hilliard officiated the service.
Mrs. Morgan was born April 21, 1947 in Carroll County to the late Dud Morgan and Mae Evelyn (Arnold) Morgan. She was a retired CNA for the Life Care Center of Bruceton.
S h e i s s u r v ive d by : o n e daughter, Marie Richardson of Boaz, Alabama; one son, Pete (Jamie) Self of Buena Vista; one sister, Mae Jean Holland; and one brother, Stanley Mor-
gan both of Huntingdon. She also leaves six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
GARY LAMAR KING1939-2012
HUNTINGDON: Gary Lamar King 73, of Huntingdon, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at his home. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, Sep-tember 28, 2012 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel of Chase Funeral Home. Rev. Dearled King officiated the service.
Mr. King was born February 3, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Garvin King and Pau-line (McKinney) King. He was a retired tool and die maker for the Ford Motor Company, a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Lincoln Park, Michi-gan, a Moose Lodge member and served in the United Sates Army. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Charles Ronald King.
He is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Alma Lee (Tate) King of Huntingdon; three daughters, Christina (Phil) Phoenix Hylan of Mountain View, Arkansas, Kathern (Mar-shall) Diane Thrasher of Rock Spring, Georgia, and Virginia Lee (Jackson) Baugh of Lincoln Park, Michigan; one brother, James (Vicky) King of Dear-born Heights, Michigan; and seven grandchildren.
JOHN LESTER JONES1945-2012
LAVINIA: John Lester Jones 67, of Lavinia, died Friday, Sep-tember 28, 2012 at the Milan General Hospital. Graveside fu-neral services were conducted on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:00AM at the Cool Springs Cemetery. Bro. Robert Barger officiated the service.
Mr. Jones was born Septem-ber 22, 1945 in Carroll County. He was a maintenance mechan-ic for the railroad at the Milan Army Ammunition Plant and retired from the Army Nation-
al Guard. He was preceded in death by his father, Ollie Lester Jones.
He is survived by: his wife of 30 years, Judy Jones; and his mother, Martha Louise (Per-kins) Jones, of Cedar Grove.
PEGGY FINCH1951-2012
H O L L OW R O C K : P e g g y Finch, 61, of Hollow Rock, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at her home. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Septem-ber 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Fu-neral Home. Burial followed in the Mixie Cemetery. Bro. Tony Boyd officiated the services.
Mrs. Finch was bor n May 30, 1951 in Burley, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Davis Woods, and a granddaughter, Brandi Victoria Neely.
She is survived by: her hus-band, Donald Finch; a daughter, Bobbie Jo (Kevin) McMackin, of Hollow Rock; a son, John Joseph (Karen) Neely, of Hol-low Rock; father Earl Woods, of Burley, Idaho; three sisters, Lucille Wissner, of Germany, Sally Stout, of Mason City, Ne-braska, and Mary Thurston, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Bob Woods, of Idaho Falls, Idaho and Mark Woods, of Mason City, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
KAYLA DENISE BELEW1960-2012
CLARKSBURG: Kayla Denise Belew, 52, of Clarksburg, died Sunday, September 23, 2012. Fu-neral services were conducted on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Clarks-burg Church of Christ. Burial followed in the Sellers Hill Cem-etery with Bros. Billy Ringold and Chase Sanders officiating services.
Miss Belew was bor n on March 14, 1960 in Jackson. She was a member of the Clarks-burg Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by her father, Charles William Belew.
She is survived by: her moth-er, Linda Faye Belew; two sis-ters, Robin (Spud) Luther and Janice Lewis, all of Clarksburg; three nephews, a niece, and a great niece. She also leaves four aunts and uncles and a host of cousins.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
IRA MCIVERMCKENZIE: Graveside fu-
neral services for Ira McIver, 54, of Cordova, for merly of McKenzie, were held at Carroll Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 with Bro. Jim Roberts officiating.
Mr. McIver died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at his resi-dence in Cordova. Ira was the son of the late Ira Justin and Ruby Elizabeth Pinkley McIver of the Greenfield Highway com-munity near McKenzie.
He is survived by: a sister, Vera (Randy) Beckham, of Mis-souri.
JOE H. HEATHCOT1928-2012
MCKENZIE: Joe H. Heathcot, 83, of McKenzie, died Sunday, September 16, 2012 at McKen-zie Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home of Gleason with Gene Price offici-ating. Burial followed at Butler Cemetery in Gleason.
Mr. Heathcot was bor n in Gleason on September 17, 1928 to the late Arthur and Lydia (Yoman) Heathcot. He formerly worked as an Engineer for the U.S. military.
He is survived by: friend Ma-rie Allen, of McKenzie.
SHIRLEY ANNE PRESSON1937-2012
PARIS: Shirley Anne Pres-son, 74, of Paris, died Friday, September 28, 2012 at her resi-dence. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 1, 2012
at 11:00 in the LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Ford Paschall officiat-ing. Burial followed at Boothe Cemetery in Paris.
Mrs. Presson was born on De-cember 21, 1937 in Buchanan to the late Fred and Gertie Snow Roberts. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by: two sons, Michael Presson and Da-vid Ray Presson; three sisters, Lela Gallimore, Joyce Jackson and Francis Dinkins; and three grandchildren.
She is survived by: husband Orby Phillip “Phil” Presson, of Paris; three daughters, Deb-bie (Dale) Casterline, Lorrie Kall and friend Mike Swanner, and Sheila Ross, all of Paris; two sons, Randal (Heather) Presson, and Danny (Laura) Presson, both of Paris; four sisters, Lucinda Dinkins of Kodak, Doris (Jerry) Pounds of Puryear, Fredda (Bill) Sh-uart of Sevierville, and Donna (Kenneth) Overcast of Dresden; four brothers, Brooks (Helen) Roberts, and Onain (Willena) Roberts, both of Gleason, Paul Roberts of Texas, and Danny (Diane) Roberts of Dresden; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
HAROLD THOMAS CRAWFORD1914-2012
PARIS: Harold Thomas Craw-ford, 97, died September 29, 2012, at Paris Healthcare Cen-
ter. A graveside service for Mr. Crawford was held Sunday, Sep-tember 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Bro. Fred Morris officiating.
He was born October 27, 1914 in Puryear to William Franklin Crawford and Maude Willeford Crawford. Mr. Crawford served in the Navy during World War II from 1943-1945. He was a gradu-ate of Toler’s Business College in Paris and LaSalle Exten-sion University of Chicago and received a certificate in tax accounting from the Walton School of Commerce of Chica-go. Throughout his schooling he specialized in higher account-ing. He practiced accounting for 56 years beginning in 1950 as the owner of H.T. Crawford and Co., which had offices in McKenzie, Paris, and Camden. Both he and his wife Cathryn also served as McKenzie city clerks. He served from 1954 to 1958 and she served from 1976 to 1982.
Mr. Crawford was an avid country and bluegrass song-writer. Although he played a number of stringed instru-ments, the dulcimer and har-monica were his favorites. He was a member of the First Bap-tist Church. Mr. Crawford was preceded in death by his wife, Cathryn Crawford; two broth-ers, and two sisters.
He is survived by: a brother, William Crawford of Decatur, Il-linois; two sons, Larry (Sandra) Crawford of Paris, and Jerome (Diana) Crawford of McKenzie; grandson David Crawford of Paris; two granddaughters, Kim (Sammy) Cox of Paris, and Jes-sica Crawford of Nashville, two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Wesley Cox of Paris of Paris; and 11 nieces and nephews.
Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home was in charge of arrange-ments.
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Card of ThanksThe family of Timothy Wayne Eaton wants to thank everyone for all their prayers, words of sympathy, flowers, food,phone calls and gifts given during the loss of our loved one. And a special thank you to Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home for their comforting kindness. Also, for their beautiful unforgettable ceremony at the cemetery. We would also like to thank all of those who had a part in the funeral.
Bro. Joe & Judith EatonChristopher and Samantha Eaton
Sonya (Eaton), Tommy, Bridgett Neisler
Teri Jo (Eaton), Wayne, Sabrina, Shanna, Jeffery Neely
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Ruben Rudolf Vasquez went to play his guitar for the Lord on September 19th 2012. He died peacefully at his home in Mc Kenzie Tennessee. Ruben was born on Novemeber 4th 1956 in Ionia, Michigan. Ruben was an avid guitar player and honorary member of the local Long Shot Band. He en-joyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping, and tuning his guitars. Rubens love for the Lord was evident in everything he did. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Survived by his girlfriend of 14 years, Sherri Lynn Fulcher, Sons Ruben Vasquez, Talon Vasquez, Josiah Vasquez (Jason Vasquez), Daughter Brandy (Vasquez) Stath, Ashli Springer, Aimee Rogers. Mother Mary Rose (Luna) Rice, Father Chrencensio (Chris) Vasquez, Sisters Belinda (Vasquez) Cadena , Donnette (Vasquez) Vogt, Brothers Chris Vasquez and Steven Vasquez, Grandchildren Isaiha Vasquez, Preston Sheehe, Levi Vasquez, Alixzandra Vasquez, Isabele Vasquez, Parker Stath and Rozlin Vasquez. “THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE”
Ruben Rudolf Vasquez 1956-2012
PAID OBIT
By Terri WilsonLibrary Director
NEWSWe are in the process of get-
ting much needed updates on our website. October library events include the Children’s
Pirate Adventure on Saturday, October 20th and the arrival of the Career Coach on Mon-day, October 22nd. New books and audio books have been ordered and will be arriving soon, so stop in and check out the new arrival shelves.
MEMORIALSA gift was given by Lin-
da and William Smothers in memory of Joshua Lee Rainey.
DVD’S – NEW ARRIVALSLove’s Everlasting CouragePlay the GameLove’s KitchenThe 5th QuarterBaker’s HawkRed FuryMusic of the HeartAllegedCountry RemedyBlackbeard
Carroll County Library Lines
My family and I would like to thank everyone for the visits, calls, cards, food, flowers, & every act of kindness shown to us during this sad time.
Your support is greatly appreciated. We will never forget it. R
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Sincerely,Barbara Brewer
Craig, Tracy, & Kesley KirkMike, Sara, & Brent Brewer
Senior Citizen NewsIt’s beginning to look and feel
a lot like fall. The cool nights and mornings are a welcome change to the hot humid days and nights of the summer months.
We begin the month of October with the Senior Choir singing at Lifecare Center in Bruceton on the 1st at 2:00 p.m. The Se-nior Choir sings each Monday at 2:00 p.m. at one of the retire-ment homes in Carroll County. On October 8th they will sing at Lakeside Retirement Com-munity in McKenzie, on the 15th they perform at Harmony Hill in Huntingdon, you can hear them at McKenzie Healthcare on the 22nd, and enjoy them at Magnolia Manor in McKenzie on the 29th.
As you can see the Senior Choir members stay busy bring-ing joy to all that hear them.
A trip to the Reelfoot Lake Craft Fair is scheduled for Octo-ber the 5th.
The van will leave Hunting-don at 8:00 a.m. and will return around 5:00 p.m. The cost is $7.00 to ride the van plus the cost of your food.
We have a few seats left, so call soon if you would like to go.
The October add-a-dish lun-cheon will be held on the 11th at 11:30 a.m.
Bring a favorite dish and join us for a delicious meal and good
fellowship. If you haven’t attend-ed one of these luncheons, we would love for you to join us.
Medicare open enrollment will be October 15th through Decem-ber 7th this year. Representatives with the State Health Insurance Assistance Program will be at the Carroll County Office on Aging on November 1st and 2nd from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. to help those wanting to change plans or looking for a plan for the first time. If you would like to talk with a representative you must make an appointment by calling 1-877-801-0044.
Band night will be October the 18th at the Carroll County Civic Center.
We ask that those attending please bring a favorite finger food for the meal which will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Trailblazers will perform beginning at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend, however we will pass the hat to help the band members pay for their gasoline. We really do appreciate the Trailblazers for entertaining us.
The meals on wheels luncheon will be held October 24th. This meal is catered in from Valley Foods in Milan. The Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency sponsors this luncheon. We ask that each person make a $1.00 donation for their lunch. The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. If you plan to attend we must know by no later than October the 18th.
A white bean plate fundraiser will be held on October the 26th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The plate will include white beans, slaw, cornbread, drink and des-
sert. The cost is $5.00 per plate. If you plan to attend please give us a call by no later than October 24th.
Halloween is always a fun time for kids of all ages. We will host a Halloween party for senior citi-zens on October 31st at 1:00 p.m. A costume contest will be held with trophies given to the win-ners. Last year we had some re-ally original costumes that took a great deal of imagination to come up with. We expect even better costumes this year. We will also have a pumpkin decorating contest. You bring your pumpkin already decorated and those at-tending the party will judge them. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. We will also play Ghost Bingo and serve refreshments. Please call by October 29th if you plan to attend.
Please don’t forget the other activities we offer that include Rook, Silver Threads Quilt Guild, knitting classes, bowling, High Five, billiards, Seniorcize class, and our weekly blood pressure checks.
Beginning in November we will be offering oil painting on canvas classes. The classes will be held each Monday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Mrs. Sylvia Whitaker will be teaching these classes. There will be no charge to take the class, but you will be responsible for purchasing your supplies. Class size will be limited, so call soon to get your name on the list.
If you haven’t joined us for an activity we would like for you to come and see how much fun we have. For more information give us a call at 986-1985. We hope to see you soon!
