Lois Cashion Miller
Lois Cashion Miller, 72, of Martin, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller were held Monday, June 26, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Paris. Elders Charles DeMoss and Eddie Hicks officiated the services. Mrs. Miller had been a supervisor at Kellwood and was part owner of Miller Country Hams. She was also a member of Matheny Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Dresden. Mrs. Miller was a native of Weakley County and the daughter of the late Jess and Ida Mae Melson Cashon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Glen Rogers Miller. Mrs. Miller is survived by two stepdaughters, Marsha Morton of Henry, and Glenda Myers of Hardin, Kentucky; two sisters, Ollivene C. Hawks of Palmersville, and Geneva Foster of Dukedom; a niece, Julia Hawks of Martin; three nephews, Larry Hawks of Ripley, Gary Hawks of Dresden, and Seldon Cashon of Dresden; four step-grandchildren; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Nona Mae Cantrell
Nona Mae Cantrell, 69, of Greenfield, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at Jackson Madison County Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Cantrell were held Friday, June 16, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial followed in Meridian Cemetery in Greenfield. Bro. Bobby O'Dell and Bro. Brent Arnold officiated the services. Mrs. Cantrell was a homemaker and attended Greenfield Church of Christ. She was born January 19, 1937 in Greenfield to the late Phillip Featherston and Ola Mae Featherston. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cantrell was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Cantrell; and a son, Ronnie Cantrell. Mrs. Cantrell is survived by three sons, Terry Cantrell of Greenfield, Jerry Cantrell of Greenfield, and Donnie Cantrell of Greenfield; a daughter, Lisa Cantrell Banks of Greenfield; a sister, Mary Ellen Harris of Sharon; a brother, Glynn Featherston of Martin; thirteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Frances Galey Cantrell
Frances Galey Cantrell, 89, of Greenfield, died Thursday, August 24, 2006, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. Funeral services for Mrs. Cantrell were held Sunday, August 27, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Greenfield. Burial followed in Meridian Cemetery in Greenfield. Wayne Perkins and David Worley officiated the services. Mrs. Cantrell was a former employ of Kellwood and attended Bethel Baptist Church. She was born September 8, 1916 to the late John Audie Galey and Viola Blanch (Ellis) Galey. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cantrell was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe David Cantrell. Mrs. Cantrell is survived by a cousin, Georgie Robert Ellis of Dyer; four nieces, Barbara Parish of Michigan, Marsha Vaughn of Michigan, Bonnie Carol Pleva of Michigan, and Peggy Vaughn of Michigan; a great-niece, Sherry Vaughn of Michigan; and a great-great-niece, Ona Marie Vaughn of Michigan.

Gail Elaine Mayo
Gail Elaine Mayo, 44, of Sharon, died Sunday, August 20, 2006, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Ms. Mayo were held Thursday, August 24, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Corey Sawyers officiated the services. Ms. Mayo was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ. She was born November 7, 1961 in Martin. Ms. Mayo is survived by a daughter, Dixie Kendall of Geneva, Kentucky; her mother, Millie (Eilers) Adams of Dresden; three sisters, Julie Adams of Greenfield, Ellen Adams of Nashville, and Suzanne Crowell of South Fulton; two brothers, Brent Adams of Dresden, and Ken Adams of Union City; and one grandchild.

Judy Erwin Hester
Judy Erwin Hester, 58, of Sharon, died Sunday, August 20, 2006, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Hester were held Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Gardner Cemetery. Dr. Jerry Summers and Rev. Franklin Gardner officiated the services. Mrs. Hester was a schoolteacher at Sharon Elementary School. She was born August 12, 1948 in Sharon. Mrs. Hester is survived by her husband, James Arthur Hester of Sharon; two sons, John Hester of Antioch, Tennessee, and Michael Hester of Antioch, Tennessee; a daughter, Jennifer (Jerry) Ramsey of Martin; a brother, Barry Erwin of Sharon; and two grandchildren.

Wiley Daniel Stone
Wiley Daniel Stone, 55, of Greenfield, died Friday, August 25, 2006, at The Med. Funeral services for Mr. Stone were held Monday, August 28, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Greenfield. Burial followed in Morris Cemetery in Greenfield. Roy Auvenshine and Michael Simmons officiated the services. Mr. Stone was a factory worker and attended Jolley Springs Baptist Church. He was born May 8, 1951 in Obion County. Mr. Stone is survived by his wife, Patricia Stone of Greenfield; two daughters, Katrina (Stone) Trimble of Greenfield, and Stacy (Stone) Jones of Martin; a son, James Stone of Dresden; his parents, Ida (Bates) Stone of Kenton and William Stone of Kenton; two brothers, Roy Stone of Trimble, and Shannon Stone of Sharon; and seven grandchildren.

Zella Mae Casey
Zella Mae Casey, 98, of Sharon, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006, at her home. Funeral services for Ms. Casey were held Sunday, August 27, 2006, at 3:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Burial followed in Tansil Cemetery. Rev. Harold Stricker officiated the services. Ms. Casey was a homemaker. She was born November 24, 1907 in Palmersville. Ms. Casey is survived by two sons, Bobby (Ann) Baker of Sharon, and James (Sue) Baker of Memphis; a stepson, Jr. Casey of Latham; two stepdaughters, Peggy Vinson of Sharon, and Betty Warren of Sharon; a brother, J.W. Doran of Lansing, Michigan; a sister, Eva Schroeder of Lansing, Michigan; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren.

Adell Brann
Adell Brann, 84, of Dresden, formerly of Latham, died Sunday, October 1, 2006, at Henry Co. Healthcare Center in Paris. Funeral services for Mrs. Brann will be held today, Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Jackson Funeral Home in Dukedom. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Dukedom. Bro. Richard Carlson will officiate the services. Mrs. Brann was a member of the former Oak Grove Church of Christ and was the owner and operator of the former Adell's Grocery Store in Latham. She had also worked in the cafeteria at the Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden. Mrs. Brann was born January 16, 1922 in Weakley County to the late James Henry Rea and Emma (Dial) Rea. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brann was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Brann; a son, Lyndel Earl Brann; a grandson; a sister; and five brothers. Mrs. Brann is survived by a son, James Hezzie Brann of Youngsville, North Carolina; a daughter, Janice Ann Gunter of New Canton, Virginia; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Angela Carol Howington
Angela Carol Howington, 39, of Gleason, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Funeral services for Mrs. Howington were held Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Sandhill Baptist Church. Burial followed in Sandhill Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Terry Griffin officiated the services. Mrs. Howington was a daycare provider and a member of Gleason First Baptist Church. She was born October 19, 1966 in Martin. Mrs. Howington is survived by her husband, Mike Howington; two sons, Jacob Howington of Gleason, and Jordan Howington of Gleason; a daughter, Jacqulin Howington of Gleason; two stepdaughters, Lacey Howington of Nashville, Tennessee, and Sheena Hazelwood of Humboldt, Tennessee; her father and stepmother, Donnie and Peggy Turner of Gleason; her mother and stepfather, Patsy and Burnis Hodges of Dresden; a brother, Keith Turner of Nashville, Tennessee; one grandchild; and six step-grandchildren.

Blanche Boyett Roberts
Blanche Boyett Roberts, 86, of Martin, died Friday, September 22, 2006, at Martin Health Care. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts were held Sunday, September 24, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. George Butler officiated the services. Mrs. Roberts was born March 5, 1920 in Gibson County and was reared in Rutherford, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Zeta (Montgomery) Boyett. Mrs. Roberts was a hairdresser. She married James Russell Roberts of Sharon in 1941 and they made their home in Sharon. He died in 1984. Mrs. Roberts was also preceded in death by a brother, Lynn Boyett; and three sisters, Marjorie Roffe, Mina Merl Savage, and Antoinette Percifull. Ms. Roberts is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Joe and Kay Smith of Union City, daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Ken and Kittye Roberts of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Tem Chandler of Dresden; seven grandchildren, Kenny Smith (wife, Tracy) of Knoxville, Melyne Smith Strickland (husband, Jim) of Memphis, Millicent Roberts Stilwell (husband, McDavid) of Memphis, Russell Smith of Belleville, Illinois, LouAnne Roberts of New York, New York, Laura Beth Chandler of Dresden, and Becky Chandler McMurray (husband, Joe) of Knoxville; six great-grandchildren, Boone, Boyette, and Brown Smith, all of Knoxville, James and Kathleen Strickland and Louise Stilwell, all of Memphis; two sisters, Faye Bryant of Jackson, and Twila Walker of McKenzie; and a brother, Quinton Boyett of Kenton.

Felix Euin McGehee
Felix Euin McGehee, 97, of Martin, died Saturday, September 23, 2006, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. McGehee were held Thursday, September 28, 2006, at Mt. Pelia Baptist Church in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Bro. Ryan Potts officiated the services. Mr. McGehee was a Railroad Switchman for Chicago & Northwestern and a member of Mt. Pelia Baptist Church in Martin. He was a native of Weakley County and the son of the late Joseph and Florence Tucker McGehee. In addition to his parents, Mr. McGehee was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Thompson McGehee; a daughter, Betty Jordan; three sisters, Relma McGehee, Montiree Horansky, and Ruth Erwin; two brothers, Gilbert McGehee and Wallace McGehee; and a grandson, Curtis Bennett. Mr. McGehee is survived by a daughter, Doris Hendrix of Martin; a son, Wendell McGehee of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Virginia Tucker of Dresden, and Helen West of Dresden; eight grandchildren; thirty-eight great-grandchildren; and twenty-one great-great-grandchildren.

Jeffrey Dean Arnold
Jeffrey Dean Arnold, 31, of Dresden, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Arnold were held Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. Bro. Bob Bennett officiated the services. Mr. Arnold was a former Sheriff's Deputy for the Weakley County Sheriff's Department. He was Church of Christ by faith. Mr. Arnold was born in Union City. Mr. Arnold is survived by his wife, Eva Caldwell Arnold of Dresden; a daughter, Abigail Paige Arnold of Dresden; a son, William Dean Arnold of Dresden; his father, Kerry Dean Arnold of Dresden; his mother, Tammie B. Arnold of Martin; a brother, Anthony Allen Arnold of Gleason; and grandparents, Wanda Eddlemon of Dresden, and Bobby and Inette Bennett of Martin.

Jennie Lynn Butts Washburn
Jennie Lynn Butts Washburn, 52, of Dresden, died Sunday, September 24, 2006, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral services for Ms. Washburn were held Wednesday, September 27, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Bob Copeland officiated the services. Ms. Washburn was a Registered Nurse. She was a member of Beech Springs Baptist Church in Gleason and the National Nurses Association. Ms. Washburn was born January 24, 1954 in Henry County. Ms. Washburn is survived by a son, Bryan Neil Washburn of Shelbyville, Tennessee; her parents, Billy Ray and Faye Pinkston Butts of Dresden; two brothers, Don Ray Butts of Dresden, and Van O'Brian Butts of Dresden; her grandfather, Bill Butts of Dresden; and special friends, Susie McFadden and coworkers at Henry County Medical Center.

John R. "Johnny" Smith
John R. "Johnny" Smith, 76, of Dukedom, died Saturday, September 30, 2006, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Smith will be held today, Wednesday, October 4, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the Biggs Family Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky. Jeff Ward will officiate the services. Mr. Smith was a member of the Johnson Grove Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He was retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Union City after 17 years of service, as a journeyman mechanic. Mr. Smith was born January 26, 1930 in Fulton County, Kentucky and lived in this area most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Virginia (Harrington) Smith; a grandchild, Heather Suzanne Babb; and a brother, James Wilson Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, whom he married November 4, 1958, Faye (Briggs) Smith; two daughters, Dianna M. Butler-Sparks of Dukedom, and Marlena Hibbs of Fulton, Kentucky; a son, Gary Hibbs of Fulton, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Christopher Robert Butler of Palmersville, and Jessica Babb Taylor of Nashville, Tennessee; three great-grandchildren, Angelus Butler, Gaelin Butler, and Xaiden Butler, all of Palmersville; a brother, Eddie Dale Smith of Wingo, Kentucky; and two sisters, Pauline Kough of Jackson, Tennessee, and Shirley Elliott of Fulgham, Kentucky.

Terri Jean Dortch
Terri Jean Dortch, 47, of Union City, died Friday, September 29, 2006, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. Funeral services for Ms. Dortch were held Monday, October 2, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Rev. Jerry Summers officiated the services. Ms. Dortch was a sales clerk at the Dollar Tree Store in Union City. She was a 1977 graduate of Westview High School in Martin. Ms. Dortch was born September 10, 1959 in Martin. Ms. Dortch is survived by her fianc, Phillip Ogden of Union City; a son, Billy Ray McDaniel of Union City; a stepson, Joe Ogden of Woodland Mills, Tennessee; two daughters, Brandee Bessent of Sharon, and Hope Marie Britt of Sharon; a stepdaughter, Brandy Moore of Union City; her father, Gene Dortch of Dresden; her mother, Betty Cochran Tucker of Sharon; two brothers, John David Dortch of Martin, and Ronnie Dale Dortch of Greenfield; a sister, Deanna Thornburg of Sharon; three grandchildren, Morgan Bessent, Jordon Bessent, and Jamison Britt; and three step-grandchildren, Macayden Moore, Emma Moore, and Gavyn Ogden.

Virginia Louise Gardner Hester
Virginia Louise Gardner Hester, 101, of New Palestine, Indiana, died Thursday, September 28, 2006, at her daughter's home in New Palestine. Funeral services for Mrs. Hester were held Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at 1:00 p.m. at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. Burial followed in Martin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Franklin Gardner officiated the services. Mrs. Hester was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She was born July 25, 1905 in Gardner, Tennessee to the late Claude Gardner and Cora Estelle Nowlin Gardner. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hester was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy M. Hester; and a son, Robert M. Hester. Mrs. Hester is survived by two daughters, Betty Jean Schroeder (Ronald) of New Palestine, Indiana, and Georgia Louise Arnold (Stanley) of Dunnigan, California; two sisters, Gwendoline Alexander of Martin, and Cornelia Ortman of Martin; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Billy Joe Davis
Billy Joe Davis, 74, of Dresden, died Saturday, December 2, 2006, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Bradberry Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Sam Swanson officiated the services. Mr. Davis was a retired machinist for B&R Gear in Sharon and a member of the Bible Tabernacle Church in Dresden. He was a native of Weakley County and the son of the late Adran V. and Lera Lee Bradberry Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Arlene Blanche Dugas Davis of Dresden; a daughter, Tanya Jolley (Rory Baker) of Dresden; a stepdaughter, Diane Marie Schuster; a son, Timothy Davis of Spooner, Wisconsin; four stepsons, Rene' Brouillette, Robert Brouillette, William Brouillette, and Joseph L. Brouillette; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Zach and Dillon Jolley, Gena, Jason, Clayton, Nathan and Desire' Davis; eight step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.

Everett Lynn Cook
Everett Lynn Cook, 87, of Dresden, died Friday, November 29, 2006, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Cook were held Friday, December 1, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in New Hope Cemetery in Latham. Bro. Dewayne Harris officiated the services. Mr. Cook was a Security Guard for International Harvester and a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was a native of Lake County and the son of the late Edwin and Mary Baker Cook. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cook was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Carlean Bowlin Cook. Mr. Cook is survived by a son, Roger (Terri) Cook of Dresden; a sister, Mary Gangola of Palmer, Ohio; five grandchildren, Roger Cook, Jr., Trisha and Jason Cook, Mandy Warren and Mrs. Brian Delmont; and six great-grandchildren.

George D. Ballard
George D. Ballard, 71, of Sharon, died Friday, November 24, 2006, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Ballard were held Monday, November 27, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home Chapel in Sharon. Burial followed in Alamo Cemetery. Rev. Donald Doster officiated the services. Mr. Ballard was a mechanic. He was born October 11, 1935. Mr. Ballard is survived by his wife, Belinda Ballard of Sharon; five sons, Clinton Ballard of Waverly, David Ballard of Sharon, Matthew Ballard of Sharon, Michael Ballard of Sharon, and Tommy Ballard of Waverly; a daughter, Rose (Billy) Pirtle of Waverly; a brother, Daniel E. Ballard of Chicago, Illinois; a sister, Stella Faul of Little Rock, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Jack Simmons
Jack Simmons, 80, of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Boulevard Terrace Nursing Center. Funeral services were conducted on Monday, November 27, 2006 at Murfreesboro Funeral Home in Murfreesboro with Rev. Eddie Smotherman officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery. He was a McKenzie native and retired as an educator with the Department of Education. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Brown and Irene Billington Simmons. Survivors include: his wife, Mazie E. Simmons of Murfreesboro; two sons, Jack (Kathy) Simmons of Nashville, and Larry (SuzAnne) Simmons of Brentwood; one daughter, Vicki Cawthorn of Christiana; three grandchildren, Sherri Simmons, Scott Simmons, and Ryan Cawthorn; one sister, Shirley (Jack) Martin of McKenzie; and two nieces.

James (Dink) Crosser Billingsby
James (Dink) Crosser Billingsby, of West Paterson, New Jersey, was born December 3, 1918 and died November 28 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Bunny Billingsby of West Paterson, New Jersey; sons, Lee Billingsby of Fairview Heights, Illinois, Dennis Billingsby of Perrineville, New Jersey, Keith Billingsby of Bridgewater, New Jersey; two daughters, Valerie Rose of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Allison Billingsby of West Paterson, New Jersey; eleven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was a member of Chatham Church of Christ in Chatham, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.L. and Ida Crosser Billingsby; brother, Flavil Billingsby; and a sister, Annie Lou Story. Surviving are brothers, Howard Billingsby and John Billingsby of Dresden; sisters, Pauline Walker of Martin, Reggie Roney of Gallatin, and Sue Harper of Franklin. A veteran of WWII, he served in Company A of the 37th Tank Battalion of the Fourth Armored Division, the spearhead of Patton's famed Third Army. He fought in 5 major battles and was one of the two survivors of his original company. He was a retired supervisor of White Castle in New York. He was buried with full military honors at Hatler's Chapel Church of Christ with Carl Harper officiating.

Stella F. Michael
Stella F. Michael, 82, of Dresden, died Friday, December 1, 2006, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden. Funeral services for Ms. Michael were held Sunday, December 3, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home in Greenfield. Burial followed in Hornbeak Cemetery in Greenfield. Joe Lusby officiated the services. Ms. Michael attended the First Baptist Church. She was born June 21, 1924 in Greenfield to the late Alton (Buster) Smith and Maxie Sullivan. Ms. Michael is survived by three sons, Joe David Michael of Springville, Tennessee, Rickey Michael of Jackson, and Tony Michael of Bradford; four daughters, Barbara (Michael) Powell of Springville, Tennessee, Deborah (Michael) Batcheider of Jacksonville, Florida, Gail (Michael) Parker of Jackson, and Leishia (Michael) Castleman of Huntingdon; a sister, Betty Wright of Milan; seventeen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Terry Lynn Dillard
Terry Lynn Dillard, 51, of Dresden, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mr. Dillard were held Friday, December 1, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Harmony Baptist Church in Dresden. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden. Bro. Robert Johnson officiated the services. Mr. Dillard was a Baptist by faith and a veteran of the United States Army. He was a native of St. Louis, Missouri and the son of Donald Ray and Aline Long Dillard. Mr. Dillard is survived by two daughters, Stepanie Castleman of Christmasville, Tennessee, and Stacey Thomas of Murray, Kentucky; a son, Donald E. Dillard of Dresden; his parents, Don and Aline Dillard of Dresden; five brothers, Randy Eugene Dillard of Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Ray Dillard of Dresden, Kenneth Lee Dillard of Dresden, Jack D. Dillard of Dresden, and Jeffrey A. Dillard of Dresden; and seven grandchildren.

Thelma Ruth Palmer
Thelma Ruth Palmer, 81, of Dresden, died Sunday, November 26, 2006, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. Funeral services for Mrs. Palmer were held Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel in Dresden. Burial followed in Grove Hill Cemetery near Dresden. Bro. Donald Doster officiated the services. Mrs. Palmer was a housewife and a Baptist by faith. She was a native of Clintwood, Virginia and the daughter of the late Walter E. and Nola Kizzah Beverly. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Palmer was also preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Herschel Thomas Palmer; and a brother, Elmer Beverly. Mrs. Palmer is survived by a daughter, Patricia Jean Stout of Cordova, Tennessee; two sons, Thomas E. Palmer of Dresden, and Robert L. Palmer of Dresden; a sister, Hazel Browning of Springfield, Tennessee; a brother, Ray Beverly of San Diego, California; nine grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.