Granny's Obituaries

ELLIOTT, IDA [D. 26 May 1946-Brummitt Funeral Home] Ida Elliott, 70, Dies At Home Sunday Morning Ida Elliott, 70, died at 4:30 o’clock Sunday morning at her home in McKenzie after three weeks of acute illness, although she had been ailing for several years. Funeral services were held by her pastor, the Rev. Fred Chunn of Henry, at the McKenzie Church of Christ on Monday afternoon at 2:30. Survivors are her husband, W. T. Elliott, and a brother, John Dillingham, of Colorado. She was born in Harden County Kentucky. An only child died in infancy.   

ELLIS, J. VIRGIL [D. 12 Dec 1945-Brummitt Funeral Home] J. Virgil Ellis Dies Wed. Night J. Virgil Ellis, age 65, died at his home in McKenzie Wednesday night after an illness of about two years. Mr. Ellis was born in Weakley County but came to McKenzie a number of years ago where he was in business with Rom McAdams in the McKenzie Implement Company,. He was a member of the Methodist church, and was always active in civic and church affairs, being a Steward in the Methodist church for a number of years. He owned considerable property in McKenzie, and has been a useful citizen. Surviving are his wife, the former Hattie Deck, and four children, W. D., Mrs. J. T. Key, and Mrs. L. I. Hines, Jr., all of McKenzie, and Mrs. Charles Walpole of Memphis. Also surviving are three grandchildren; one half-brother, Bob Ellis of McKenzie, and two half-sisters, Mrs. Blanch Gailey, Lansing, Mich., and Mrs. Eliza Overton, Blythesville, Ark. Funeral services were conducted at the McKenzie Methodist church at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Raymond Council, pastor, officiating. Penick and Brummitt in charge.   

ESCH, W. H. [Carroll County Democrat, Friday, September 29, 1959] Funeral Services Held Wednesday for W. H. Esch Funeral services for W. H. Esch, well know Weakley County farmer who died at his home at Gleason on Monday, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Shiloh Church. Burial was at the church cemetery with Dilday Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Esch, who was 72, was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by three sons, Leland of Gleason, Loyd and Lois of McKenzie; two daughters, Mrs. Lyndal Bouldin of Gleason and Mrs. Louise Redden of Humboldt; three brothers, Joe, Tip, and Gus Esch and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Williams and Mrs. Sally Maxwell of McKenzie.   

ETHRIDGE, MRS. JOSIE [Carroll County Democrat, Friday, January 7, 1916] Mrs. Josie Ethridge Mrs. Josie Ethridge, wife of Elbert Ethridge, a farmer of near Trezevant died at her home early Monday of last week after a lingering illness of tuberculosis. Mrs. Ethridge was a member of the Christian church, and is survived by her husband and two brothers, E. H. Johnson and Joe Johnson, both of Trezevant. Her pastor, Elder Ethridge, of the Christian church, conducted funeral services, after which her body was interred in the city cemetery. Mrs. Ethridge was a devoted wife and mother and she had many friends who regret her death and sympathize with the bereaved.

  EVERETT, JOHNNIE [BERCHEEN] [D. 25 Aug 1943-Penick Funeral Home] Mrs. Johnnie B. Everett Funeral services for Mrs. Johnnie B. Everett, who died Wednesday in a Nashville hospital where she was admitted two months ago were conducted Friday morning in McKenzie with the Rev. D. W. Perry officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery here. Mrs. Everett was born near Nashville on Feb. 14, 1864, but spent most of her life in McKenzie with her husband who died 20 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Bercheen. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Alice Alford and Mrs. Maggie Wooten, both of Nashville.   

EVERETT, MRS. R. J. [D. 24 Oct 1906] Mrs. R. J. Everett A Most Excellent Woman Died Last Friday Mrs. Bettie Everett, wife of R. J. Everett, of the third district, died last Friday of consumption. She had been in bad health for a long time and her death was not unexpected. She bore her illness with a splendid Christian fortitude, and was prepared to go, often growing happy in contemplation of that beautiful home which awaited her and which she realized she would soon enter. The deceased was about 42 years old, a member of the Baptist church, a pure, noble Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother and was highly esteemed by all. She left a husband and five children and many relatives and friends to mourn her death. The burial occurred Saturday at Concord but we failed to learn who conducted the services. The bereaved have the sympathy of the community.   

EZELL, JAMES JR. James Ezell Dies At Navy Training Base Of Complications The body of James Ezell, Jr., was brought home Wednesday from Great Lakes, Ill., where he died in a hospital Monday night of adema of the lungs which followed an attack of measles and pneumonia of a few weeks ago. The body was brought to Huntingdon and lay in state at the Dilday Funeral Home, until Saturday, then carried to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Ezell in Trezevant. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist church in McLemoresville, Sunday 2:00 p.m., by Rev. W. C. Barham of Hunting don with burial in the cemetery at McLemoresville. Young Ezell was only 19 and had been in the service of the U. S. Navy since September. About two years ago he married Miss Sammie Lippard of McLemoresville and she with their seven months old baby, James Melvin, survives. He was a member of the Methodist church and at the time he was called into the ser vice of the Navy was employed in the Priest Drug store in Huntingdon. Survivors in addition to his wife, baby and his parents are his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Reed of Trezevant; two sisters, Mrs. Odell Cephas and Mrs. Pauline Fodge, both of Detroit, Mich., and two brothers, Melvin Ezell in the Navy overseas and Laborn in Trezevant. 

EZELL, MINA A Sad Death Death, under all circumstances, is a monster. He makes the strongest tremble. "He loves a shining mark," and lays his ruthless hand on the weak, the strong, the great and small. Who will be his next victim we never know. A sad but triumphant death occur red near Concord church, in the Third district, a few days past. Miss Mina Ezell, a girl 16 years, 7 months and 16 days of age, past sweetly into the great beyond. She had been sick for some months and evinced as much patience as any sick person we ever saw. When it became manifest that she would die, strange to say she became blind. Passing from under a severe nervous affection she sang "A Crown We shall Wear," and began talking freely of what she saw. "I see my papa (he died five years past) and I will soon be with him. There is my blessed Savior, O, how I love him. Thank God, my sufferings will soon cease, and I will rest forever from sor rows, troubles and tears." "Can you see into heaven?" was asked. "Yes, yes, I can see into that sweet haven of rest."

EZZELL, ALBERT GILBERT [D. 08 Feb 1946-Brummitt Funeral Home] Long Suffering Of ‘Ab’ Ezzell Is Now Ended Services for Albert Gilbert Ezzell, 64, who died Friday night at the home of his sister, were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. R. W. Council officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Penick & Brummitt Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Ezzell was born in the Hinkledale community, but moved to McKenzie several years ago, where he was employed by the U-Tote-’Em Grocery Co. He had been in declining health for the past year. He leaves his sister, Mrs. J. C. Everett; a brother, Harry Ezzell, Jerrell, and a host of friends.   

EZZELL, HARRY M. Harry M. Ezzell Dies Suddenly At Local Clinic Funeral services for Harry Ezzell were conducted Monday afternoon at the McKenzie Me thodist church by the Rev. Paul Lyels. Mr. Ezzell died suddenly Sunday morning at Dr. Ed ward’s clinic where he had been rushed as a result of a heart at tack. Although he had been in poor health for a number of years, he had been up and about his place at Jarrell, and had apparrently been feeling about as well as usual. Sunday morning he complained of not feeling so well, and arrangements were made to bring him to Dr. Ed wards. He continued to grow worse, and passed away shortly after entering the clinic. Son of the late Robert Gilbert and Sally Ellsberry Ezzell, Harry was born and reared in the Hinkledale community. He traveled for a number of years in Missouri, and later entered the grocery business in Memphis. He married Mrs. Dixie Craig in 1923. He later moved to Trenton where he operated a grocery business, and about 15 years ago he came to Jarrell where he has since operated a grocery service station and chicken farm. Mr. Ezzell was well known throughout this section of the state, and counted his friends by the score. He had a jovial sense of humor, and, although his health had been bad, he never burdened his friends with his troubles. Only a few days ago this writer stopped at his store for a friendly chat and found him as cheerful as ever, though admitting that his health was not good. He is survived by his wife, a sister, Mrs. J. C. Everett, and many relatives and friends who will miss him greatly. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Holmes and Walker in charge. ------------------ Mr. and Mrs. Laney Here Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Laney were called to McKenzie by the death of Harry Ezzell, Mrs. Laney’s brother-in-law, and while here Mr. Laney paid a visit to the Banner office. Mr. and Mrs. Laney were editors of the Banner for a number of years, and have many good friends in McKenzie and this section. They are now located in New Boston, Texas, where they are operating a splendid news paper, and, as was the case while they were in McKenzie, Mrs. Laney is writing some very good poetry