Misc. 1947 Obits.

BARNETT
BARNETT RITES TO BE HELD TOMORROW

Funeral service for Albert James Edward Barnett, Kossuth, who died at the home of his son, Odell Barnett, at Kossuth this morning at 7 o’clock, will be held tomorrow afternoon, Friday, from the Tishomingo Chapel at 1 o’clock. Mr. Barnett, who was 72 years of age, had been in failing health for four years prior to his death.

He was born on June 29, 1875, in Alabama and was a retired farmer. He was married to Miss Arie Michael in 1895, who preceded him in death in 1913, leaving three children, and to Mrs. Etta Wren in 1915, who survives him. To this union was born three children. Mr. Barnett was a member of the Baptist church and many friends and relatives of the community are grieved to learn of his death.

Officiating at the funeral service will be Rev. Cain of Walnut. Burial will be in the Bridges family cemetery 10 miles west of Booneville, with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Etta Wren Barnett, Kossuth; three sons, M.E. Barnett of Kossuth, Owen Barnett of Corinth, and Odell Barnett of Kossuth; three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Gentry, Middleton, Tennessee, Mrs. May Gentry, Memphis, and Mrs. Ola Mills of Tupelo; two sisters, Mrs. Maudie McNutt, Corinth, and Mrs. Verdia Thern; Iuka, 20 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

BARNES

BARNES RITES ON SATURDAY

William Martin Barnes of Rienzi, Miss. Died at 6 Friday Morning

Funeral service for William Martin Barnes, who died in the home of his brother, Ike Barnes, at Rienzi, Mississippi, on Friday morning at 6 o’clock, was held on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock from the Union church with Rev. Cleaten Wilbanks officiating.

Mr. Barnes, who was 76 years of age at the time of his death, was married to Miss Nancy Marckle about 50 years ago and she preceded him in death about 15 years ago. He was a member of the Methodist church and many friends and relatives of the community are grieved to learn of his death.

Burial was in the Union church cemetery with Perkins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by one brother, Ike Barnes of Route 1, Rienzi; one nephew Tommy Barnes of Kossuth; three nieces, Mrs. Alec Marckle, Mrs. Orlander Rencher and Miss Louola Barnes, and a number of other relatives.

Pallbearers were Thomas Barnes, Billy Barnes, Leroy Marckle, Freeman Gurley, Verell Miller and Deail Miller.

MCQUIRE

M’GUIRE RITES ON WEDNESDAY

Spanish-Amercian War Veteran of Glen Died Yesterday

Hugh McGuire, retired farmer of Glen, Mississippi, died yesterday morning at 5:15 o’clock in the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. Will Strachan, following an illness of two weeks.

Mr. McGuire, who was 87 years of age at the time of his death, was born in Ireland but lived the major portion of the life in the United States. He was married in 1906 to Miss Mary Chambers Choate of Memphis, Tennessee, who preceded him in death on March 3, 1945. He was a veteran of Spanish-American War. Mr. McGuire, who was a member of the Catholic Church, was known and loved by many friends and relatives of the community who are grieved to learn of his death.

Funeral services will be held today. Burial will be in the Henry Cemetery with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He leaves one stepson, Mark Choate of Corinth; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Will Strachan of Glen, 20 grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren, and a number of nephews and nieces.

MCCOY

GRAVEL HILL FARMER DIED EARLY TODAY

W.J. McCoy, Retired Farmer, Ill Past Four Years.

W.J. McCoy, well-known retired farmer of the Gravel Hill community in Tennessee, died at his home this morning following an illness of several years. He was seriously ill only a few weeks prior to his death. Mr. McCoy, who was well-known in Corinth, was 82 years of age at the time of his passing.

A native of the Gravel Hill community, Mr. McCoy was active in civic affairs of the area during his active years. Several years ago he suffered a broken hip which handicapped him considerably, resulting in his retirement from active farm operations.

Survivors include his widow; Mrs. Martha J. McCoy and six children, Mrs. Elnor Hopkins and William A. McCoy of Corinth, Mrs. Audrey Gray of Gravel Hill, Warren B. McCoy of Selmer, Elsie McCoy of Chicago, Illinois, and Sexton A. McCoy of Nashville, Tennessee; a sister, Mrs. Q.A. Latta of Michie, Tennessee; and two brothers, J.R. and J.W. McCoy of Gravel Hill.

Funeral service will be held from Gravel Hill Baptist Church.

THRASHER

MRS. THRASHER BURIED TODAY

Mrs. Elizabeth Thrasher of Walnut Died Sunday After Long Illness

Funeral service for Mrs. Julia Thrasher of Route 3, Walnut, were held this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Eberneza (sic) Church. Mrs. Thrasher died Sunday night, August 31st, at 10:50 o’clock after eight months of failing health followed by two months of serious illness.

Mrs. Thrasher was a native of Alcorn County and was a member of the Methodist Church. She was married to W.T. Thrasher about 1890, who survives her. She was 74 years of age at the time of her death. Many friends and relatives of the community are grieved to learn of her death.

Burial will be in the Eberneeza (sic) church cemetery with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her husband, W.T. Thrasher, of Walnut; five sons, Berry Thrasher of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bryan Thrasher of Ripley, Mississippi, Luther Thrasher of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Mark Thrasher of Dell, Arkansas, and Chester Thrasher of Walnut; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Hilburn of Corinth, Mrs. Lola Mae Crum of Walnut, and Mrs. Annie D. Richardson of Walnut; three brothers Mack Bell of Walnut, Arnold Bell of Baton Route, and Arthur Bell of Blytheville, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Babe Rogers of Corinth, and Mrs. Flora Hopper of Clinton, Louisiana; 22 grandchildren, and either great grandchildren.

HIGGINS

HIGGINS RITES HELD TODAY AT WALNUT

Mrs. Edna Higgins Died Saturday at Jackson, Tennessee

Mrs. Enda Jane Higgins, 1518 Proper Street, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Wright, 244 Linden Street, Jackson, Tennessee, Saturday night at 10:20 o’clock following an illness of three years.

Mrs. Higgins, who was 67 years of age at the time of her death, was a native of Tippah County, and had been residing with her daughter at Jackson for the past year. She was married in 1900 to A.D. Higgins, who preceded her in death in 1940. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and her death is mourned by a host of friends and relatives in Corinth and Jackson.

Funeral service was held this morning at the Walnut Methodist Church with Rev. Limings and Rec. Dan Craig officiating. Burial was in the Harmony church cemetery with McPeter’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

She leaves one son, T.L. Higgins of Corinth; one daughter, Mrs. Jack Wright of Jackson, Tennessee; one brother, Walter Glover of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, two sisters, Mrs. Jim Luna Walson of Walnut; two grandchildren.

TRANTHAM

J.D. TRANTHAM DEATH VICTIM THIS MORNING

Community Farmer To Be Buried On Wednesday at 2

Funeral service for James Daniel Trantham, Route 1, Corinth, who died this morning at 5:07 o’clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Dan Felker, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Holly Church. Mr. Trantham, who was 67 years of age, had been ill for about one year prior to his death.

Mr. Trantham was a native of Tippah County, Mississippi, and was a member of the Baptist Church. He had been engaged in farming near Corinth for about 29 years, and made many friends in the community who, with his relatives, are grieved to learn of his death. He was married in 1907 to Miss Trannie Mae Harris, who preceded him in death on August 27, 1947.

Rev. Sam M. Butts will conduct the last rites. Burial will be in the Holly cemetery with McPeters Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by three sons, Carl Trantham, Baxter Trantham and Leon Trantham, all of Corinth, Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Sweat and Mrs. Charline Felker of Corinth, Route 1; two brothers, Buddy Trantham of Prentiss County, Mississippi; and Paul Trantham of Texas, and other relatives.

Pallbearers will be Irby Jobe, Sam Felker, Hillie Bridges, Bill Parks, Josh Trantham and Austin Miller.

 
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