ADAMS, H. B. [D. 14 May 1954] H. B. ADAMS, Broker and Dealer Died Sunday Services for H. B. Adams, fruit and vegetable broker and produce dealer, were held Monday at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. L. H. Hatcher, pastor, and the Rev. W. L. Underwood officiated. Burial was in the Trezevant Cemetery Mr. Adams, who was 65, died at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital at Jackson early Sunday after a lingering illness. He was born at Trezevant where he began operating a produce business in 1914. He moved to McKenzie and opened a branch of the business in 1924 and resided here until his death. At one time he was a partner of F. M. Herron of Bells, Tenn., In operating 17 branch offices of his fruit and vegetable brokerage and produce business with headquarters at Humboldt. He was a member of the Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Irene Holmes Adams; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Sparks and Miss Jane Adams of McKenzie; a brother, Ben Adams of Cincinnati, and four sisters, Mrs. Lula Mae Mitchell of Cincinnati, Mrs. Alice Fry of Covington, Ky., Miss Clara Adams of Union City, and Mrs. Ruby French of Gleason.  

ADAMS, W. W. [WILLIAM WATSON] The Rev. Adams Buried Here Last Saturday Funeral services were held from the First Methodist Church here last Saturday for the Rev. W. W. Adams, superannuated Methodist minister who died at Webb City, Mo., last Wednesday following an illness of two years. Services were conducted by the pastor of the church, the Rev. Wayne A. Lamb, assisted by the Rev. A. N. Walker. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Born on a farm near Lexington, Tenn., more than 82 years ago, he was christened William Watson Adams, but throughout his life was known as W. W., Few close friends knowing what the initials stood for. He was admitted into the Memphis Conference the same day his father the late Rev. S. B. Adams, retired. He was admitted into the ministry at the First Methodist Church, Memphis, November 14, 1884. He held some of the best pastorates in the Conference and for three years was district superintendent of the Lexington District of which the McKenzie churches are a part. He retired as pastor of the Chelsea Avenue Church, a post he had held for five years in 1937. His wife the former Miss Marie Witt preceded him in death having passed away in 1939 after 52 years of married life. Following her death he sold his home in Memphis and went to Springfield, Mo., to make his home with his son, Frank W. Adams, until he entered the hospital at Webb City two years ago. The Rev. Adams was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Nettie Chandler of McKenzie.   

ADEN, JOE A Child Dies Joe, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Aden, of the 3d. District, died Monday of last week after suffering about two weeks with meningitis. The death was a sad blow to the family which had become very much attached to the child. The burial occurred in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery and the bereaved family has the sympathy of the community.  

ADEN, MRS. JOHN B. [D. Before 1928-Penick Funeral Home] Mrs. John B. Aden An Estimable Woman Died After Long Illness Mrs. Aden, wife of John B. Aden, of the 3d. District, died last Friday night at 12 o’clock. Mrs. Aden had been sick for nearly two months and for some time bebore she died was in such a very critical condition that but little hope of her recovery was entertained. Her death was caused from a complication of diseases. The deceased was about 42 years old, a member of the Methodist church and was a most excellent Christian woman. She was a devoted companion and mother and her death is a sad blow to the family and a loss to the community. She is survived by her husband and ten children, some of them very small, and the bereaved family has the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. The burial occurred Saturday at the Blooming Grove cemetery after funeral services by Rev. J. H. Witt. The Democrat joins friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved one. -Carroll County Democrat-  

ADEN, THOMAS BURNS [D. 27 Mar 1946-Brummitt Funeral Home] Funeral Thursday 2 P.M. in McKenzie For Tom B. Aden Tom B. Aden of McKenzie, who has been an invalid for a long time and in a critical condition for several weeks, died at his home Wednesday, March 27th at 12:45 p.m. Mr. Aden was a substantial Christian citizen who will be missed in his community. He was 66 years of age, and a veteran of the Spanish-American war. He was a Methodist and a retired merchant, having operated a store in Christmasville community in his earlier years, and later a wholesale grocery in McKenzie. He also operated a variety store in McKenzie and one at Greenfield. He had been a steward in the Methodist church for 46 years. Funeral services are being conducted at the McKenzie Methodist Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. Raymond Council, and a former pastor, Rev. Wayne Lamb. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mamie McCracken Aden; two daughters, Shelia Aden, a teacher in the Whitehaven Schools, and Mrs. B. B. Barnes of Bells. Two sons, Rev. W. C. Aden of Trinity Methodist Church, Memphis and Tom Aden, Jr. with the Associated Press, Denver, Colorado, all of whom were at their father’s bedside. Also surviving is a brother, Will Aden of Paris; and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Higgins and Mrs. Arch Higgins, both of Hopkinsville, Ky. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie, Penick & Brummitt in charge.   

AKINS, BUD Bud Akins Dead Bud Akins, of the fifteenth district of Weakley county, died Wednesday morning of pneumonia after an illness of a few days. The de ceased was about 45 years old and leaves a wife and four children. Mr. Akins was a clever man and had a host of friends to mourn his death. His remains were brought to the third district of this county yesterday and buried at the Concord cemetery. The community sympathizes with the bereaved in their loss.  

AKINS, ROBERT H. Robert H. Akins passed away at his home in the New Hope community Monday afternoon at 1:30. He was born in Weakley County and was 79 years of age. He was a member of the New Hope Presbyterian Church for many years. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Howard, a Mortician of Jamaica, N. Y., and Theron, stationed at the Army Air Base at Smyrna. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. Geo. L. Johnson. Burial was in the cemetery nearby.  

 and Mrs. Tom Winford Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Dick Rhodes, Dr. and Mrs. Ike Jones, Misses Lula and Emma  Diggs, Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Chesmore, all of Paris. Interment was at Mt. Olive cemetery in McKenzie with Penick and Brummitt Funeral Home in charge.

ALBRIGHT, GEORGE F. Geo. F. Albright. Splendid Citizen of the Trezevant Community Dead. George F. Albright, a most excellent citizen of the Trezevant community, died last Saturday night after an illness of only a few days with pneumonia. His death came as a great surprise and a source of regret to his many friends and relatives. The deceased was 44 years old, a member of the Christian church and a man highly esteemed for his many qualities of worth. He leaves a wife and five children who have the sympathy of the community. The burial occurred Sunday at the Oak Grove cemetery, the burial services being conducted by Charlie O’Neill.  

ALEXANDER, DR. E. M. [D. 19 Sep 1949-Brummitt Funeral Home] Dr, Alexander, Beloved Physician Dies at Home Here Services for Dr. E. M. Alexander, who died at his home on Magnolia Street, Monday night, after an illness of several months were held at the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Paul Lyles, Rev. W. G. Nall and Rev. E. R. Ramer officiating. He was affectionately known by his many patients and friends for the past 49 years, had served McKenzie and vicinity as one of the best loved and outstanding physicians. He was born in Weakley County in the Blooming Grove community, the son of the late S. P. and Emily Wray Alexander, both prominent families of that community. One sister, Mrs. Oscar Black of Nashville is the only survivor of the family of ten children. He was graduated from University of Tennessee School of Medicine in 1901. For several months he was associated with Dr. A. D. Berryhill in his community, in 1904 he was married to Miss Lillis McElroy of Center Point, Texas. For 30 years he was associated with his brother, the late Dr. Harry Alexander. When his health failed four years ago, he moved his office to his home where he did a restrict ed practice and in April of ‘49 health forced him to retire altogether. For 44 years of active practice he was either an officer or member of the city Health Department. He was a member of All Medical Societies, thus keeping informed on all late methods of his profession. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, four children, Lloyd Alexander, Cleveland Heights, Ohio; William Alexander, Winnetka, Illinois; Mrs. Roy Meeker, Alliance, Ohio; James Alexander, McKenzie and five grandchildren. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Brummitt Funeral Home in charge.  

ALEXANDER, MRS. S. P. Mrs. Alexander Dead. Mrs. Alexander, of McKenzie, widow of the late S. P. Alexander, died suddenly Wednesday night of last week at the home of Robert W. Green, in the Third district. Mrs. Alexander was in reasonably good health, was attending the protracted meeting at Blooming Grove, and had gone [to] Mr. Green’s to spend the night. When members of the family went to her room Thursday morning to awake her for breakfast she was found to be dead, having quietly passed away some time during the night. Mrs. Alexander was a most excellent Christian woman and very highly esteemed by those who knew her. She leaves four children and a host of friends to mourn her death. The burial occurred at Blooming Grove.  

ALLEN, MAGGIE Mrs. Maggie Allen Mrs. Maggie Allen, wife of John Allen, died at her home near Hinkledale last Saturday. Her death came after a long illness from a complication of diseases. She was about 26 years old, a member of the Christian church and was highly esteemed by a large number of friends. She is survived by her husband and three small children. The burial occurred last Sunday at Pleasant Hill, in the Eighth district near where she was reared, after appropriate burial services conducted by Harve Blair. A number of sympathizing friends attended the burial.   

ARGO, ANNA K. Funeral Held In Trezevant for Mrs. Anna K. Argo Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock for Mrs. Annie Argo, age 76, at the Baptist church, with the Rev. B. L. Flowers officiating. Mrs. Argo, wife of Issac Argo died Friday morning at 11:05 at the Doctors’ Hospital in Milan after a short illness. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons: E. L. Brooks, E. E. Brooks, two daughters: Mrs. Lola Smith and Mrs. Jimmy McCuller, all of Memphis, two grandsons: James E. and D. Brooks McCuller of Jackson, Miss. Mrs. Argo was first married to Carroll T. Brooks in Sumner County, but moved to Trezevant soon after Mr. Brooks died in 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Argo were married 35 years and have always lived in Trezevant. Mrs. Argo was an active member of the Baptist Church, a Sunday School teacher, a member of the WMS and the WCTU where she always served willingly. She lived a long and useful life and will be greatly missed in the community.   

ARGO, EMMERSON E. Emmerson E. Argo 82-Year old Resident of Trezevant Dies After Long Illness Trezevant, Tenn. April 2.Emmerson E. Argo, 82, died here at the home of his son, Elmer Argo, early Saturday after a long illness. Mr. Argo was born here and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a sawmill operator. Services were held at Pleasant Green Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Holly Leaf, west of Trezevant, Sunday. Burial was in Pleasant Green Cemetery. He leaves four daughters, Mrs. W. M. Reed Trezevant; Mrs. Melvin Ray, Jackson, Mich.; Mrs. Jeff White, McKenzie, and Mrs. Elsie Harder, St. Louis; three sons, Dave Argo, McKenzie; Hesker Argo, Milan, and Elmer Argo, Trezevant; two sisters, Mrs. Clark Johns and Mrs. Tom Williamson of Gibson County, and a brother, Tom Argo, Halls, Tenn.  

  AUSTIN, MATTIE [D. 18 Nov 1943-Penick Funeral Home] Miss Mattie Austin Died At Her Home Here November 18 At her home on Main Street, last Thursday night, Miss Mattie Austin passed away, after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late N. W. and Matilda Austin and was born Nov. 12, 1870, in McKenzie. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Church, an habitual attendant of its services until her health failed. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Wayne A. Lamb, officiating Friday afternoon. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. She is survived by a niece, Mrs. Lucian Anderson, of Paris, and several great-nieces and nephews.   

AUSTIN, ROY L. [D. 20 Jan 1950-Brummitt Funeral Home] Former Resident Dies In St. Louis Services for Roy L. Austin, who died of a throat infection Friday night at his home in St. Louis, were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 at the Presbyterian Church U. S. A. The Rev. Walter Miekley, pastor of the Baptist Church officiated. Burial at Mount Olive Cemetery with Brummitt Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Austin, who was 73, was the son of the late Huse and Hattie Pate Austin, residents of McKenzie for many years. In 1920, he left McKenzie and became connected with the N. C. & St. L. Railroad. For the past 10 years he was employed by Blackwell Wielandy Wholesale Co. of St. Louis. He was a Baptist. He leaves his wife Mrs. Pearl Cross Austin; one son, Bob Austin of Des Moines, Iowa; three daughters, Mrs. Bill Crompton of Nashville, Mrs. Carroll Westbrook of Des Moines, and Miss Ann Roy Austin of St. Louis, and one brother, R. C. Austin of Huntingdon, Tenn.   

AYLOR, ALICE ANDERSON [D. 19 Aug 1954-Brummitt Funeral Home] Mrs. Elige Aylor Rites for Tennessean Will Be Held Today McKenzie, Tenn., Aug. 19 Services for Mrs. Alice Anderson Aylor of the Everett’s Chapel community will be held at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Everett’s Chapel Church with the Rev. E. A. Phillips of Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Brummitt Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Aylor, who was 64, died at her home at 5:30 Thursday morning. She had been ill 10 days. She was the wife of Elige Aylor, a farmer. She was a Methodist. She leaves her husband: a daughter, Mrs. Marie Kennon of McKenzie; a brother, David Anderson; a sister, Mrs. Mae Shaw of Lansing, Mich.; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.