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ObituariesDavid Jerome Allgood David Jerome Allgood, 50, died April 12, 2013, at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis, Tenn. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on April 27 at Family Funeral Care in Memphis, Tenn., with visitation starting at 12:30 p.m. He leaves his father, Ernest Jerome Allgood of Red Banks; three daughters, Rhonda Vance (Darin) of Hernando, Jill Allgood of Southaven, Amanda Brock (Jonathan) of Indianola; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Penny Heaston. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice. Timothy Barber Timothy “T.J.” Barber, 28, of Red Banks, formerly of Nettleton, died April 15, 2013, at Baptist Memphis Hospital. He was a native of Nettleton but had resided in Red Banks for the past four years. He was a former security guard and a member of the Thaxton Pentecostal Church. Services were held at 1 p.m. on April 17 at the Chapel of Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home in Nettleton. A committal service and burial was held at 4 p.m. in the Allen Family Cemetery in Lamar. Rev. Ben Raper, Bro. Mike Barber and Bro. Jackie Pate officiated. He leaves his wife, Amanda Leeann Feathers; parents, Tim and Penny Pate Barber of Nettleton; a son, Justin Tyler Barber; a sister, Angelica Barnett (John) of Saltillo; paternal grandmother, Jo Ann Barber of Nettleton; and maternal grandmother, Lavern Tomason (Bill) of Nettleton. He was preceded in death by an infant sibling; his paternal grandfather, James Barber; and maternal grandfather, Jackie Pate. Pallbearers were Kevin Barber, Corey Barber, Chris Brooks, Robbie Pate, Justin Pate and Michael Wages. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Feathers, Tony Pate, Brandon Wages and David Wages. Family and friends may sign the guest registry and send condolences to www.tisdalelannmemorial.com.
Mark J. Corey, 62, of Greeneville, died April 19, 2013, at his home. He served with the National Park Service for 33 years, with 15 years spent at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site as superintendent. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Pillars Sunday school class. He was a member of the Heritage Trust, Greene County Partnership, Leadership Greene County and Main Street Greeneville, and an Ole Miss graduate. A celebration of life service was held at 1 p.m. on April 21 at First Baptist Church. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. Minister Joey Tillery officiated. Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements He leaves his wife of 37 years, Debbie Corey; children Kristopher (Amy), Faith (Rob), Melissa; three brothers and four grandchildren. Pallbearers were Mason Gallaher, Brett Cooper, Craig Cooper, Kurt Cooper, Jim Small and David Clark. Ralph Doxey and Danny Sims were honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com. Mavis C. Howell Mavis C. Howell, 81, of Banner, formerly of Byhalia, died April 16, at her home. She was the widow of James A. Blair and Norman Howell. Services were held at 1 p.m. on April 18 at Forest Hill South Funeral Home Chapel. She leaves three daughters, Linda Clark (Thomas) of Byhalia, with whom she lived, Carolyn Pitts of Sparta, Tenn., Ann McNabb of Somerville, Tenn.; a son, Hoss Howell of Senatobia; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bettie Adams; two sons, Bobby Ray Blair, James Roy Blair; three granddaughters, Bobbie K. Noe, Tammy White, Tonya Tilley; and one great-granddaughter, Samantha Nunnally.
Clayton Falkner, 79, of Holly Springs, died April 12, 2013, at his home. He was a church steward, a member of Masonic Lodge and a retired laborer with Holly Springs Brick & Tile. Services were held at 12 noon on April 20 at Adolphus Chapel CME Church in Holly Springs, where he was a member. Burial was in Cottrell Memorial Garden. Rev. Billy Williams officiated. J.F. Brittenum and Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He leaves his wife, James Eaner Falkner; three children, Machelle Walton, Erma Jean Howell, Larry D. Falkner, all of Holly Springs; a brother, Curtis Falkner of Alton, Ill.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Darlene Joy Jackson.
Lloyd Kesler, 89, of Senatobia, died April 18, 2013, at his home. He was a member of Open Door Bible Church in Memphis, Tenn., an industrial electrician, and an Army veteran of World War II. Services were held at 11 a.m. on April 20 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery. Pastor Gary Starbuck officiated. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Ann Kesler; three sons, Dennis Kesler (Jonnie) of Horn Lake, Kent Kesler (Barbara) of Burlison, Tenn., Arnold Kesler (Deborah) of Drummonds, Tenn.; two daughters, Janice Hoke (Don) of Paragould, Ark., Anita Blackburn (Steve) of Senatobia; a brother, Stan Kesler of Bartlett, Tenn.; two sisters, Vera Mae Young of Eupora, Loyce Keel of Coldwater; 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com. Vivian B. South Vivian B. South, 76, of Byhalia, died April 19, 2013, at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tenn. She was the widow of Clyde William South. She was a Baptist and retired from Vendo and Walmart. Services were held at 11 a.m. on April 11 at Holly Springs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Byhalia Cemetery. Bro. Montgomery officiated. She leaves a son, Bruce South of Byhalia; a daughter, Debbie Kimble (Bobby) of Byhalia; a brother, Jackie Bennett of Memphis, Tenn.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Clyde South Jr.; a daughter, Teresa Laughter; a grandchild, Bridget Kimble; and a sister, Waunice Bay. Pallbearers were Billy Joe South, Nick South, John Howard, Warren South, Bill Bailey and Rodger Webb. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com. Lester Lee Thornton Jr. Lester Lee Thornton Jr., 74, of Byhalia, died April 17, 2013. He worked for many years with Firestone and also FedEx, where he retired as an electronics technician. He served as an alderman for the city of Byhalia. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Brantley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He leaves his wife, Patricia M. Thornton; a daughter, Terrie Thornton Durr; two sons, Chris Thornton, David Lee Thornton; a sister, Patricia Leah Sandlin; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Christine Edwards Wilson Christine Edwards Wilson, 88, of Hickory Flat, died April 20, 2013, at her home. She was the widow of Vance Wilson. Services were held at 2 p.m. on April 22 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, where she was a member. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bro. Randy Hamilton, Bro. Michael Baker officiated. She leaves a son, James Elton Wilson (Cathy) of Hickory Flat; a daughter, Mary Etta Chunn (John) of Ripley; three brothers, Lehmann Edwards, Junior Edwards, both of Hickory Flat, and Cecil Edwards; a sister, Frances Massengill of Hickory Flat; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. For online condolences visit www.hsfuneralhome.com. |
    
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