GRANNY’S OBITUARIES

HALL, CHARLES G. Carl G. Hall Rites Tomorrow For Farmer Near McKenzie McKenzie, Tenn., May 15 -Services for Carl G. Hall, farmer of the Greenhill community near McKenzie, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Beech Springs Baptist Church. The Rev. Cayce Pentecost of Dresden, Tenn., will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with the Maddox and Ralls Funeral Home of Gleason in charge. Mr. Hall, who was 54, died at his home Saturday morning after of a heart attack Friday. He was a lifelong resident of the Greenhill community and was a Methodist. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Hassie McCaleb Hall; a son, Daniel Hall of Paducah, Ky.; a daughter, Miss Sue Hall of Greenhill community; two brothers, Bob Hall of Greenfield and Johnny Hall of Chicago, and two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Wright and Mrs. Bertie Ray of Gleason. 

HALL, ONN Found Dead On Road; Suicide Is Indicated Onn Hall Services To Be Held Today Special to the Commercial Appeal McKenzie, Tenn., Feb. 25 — Onn Hall, retired farmer of Huntingdon, was found dead on a country road near here Thursday morning and Coroner Charlie Fields said he apparently committed suicide by taking poison. Tracks leading from his old home place to a neighbor’s house indicated he had crawled about 300 yards in an effort to reach aid. An empty can marked poison was found nearby. Mr. Hall, who was 69, had been in ill health for several years. He had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Bill McDonald for the past two years. He was the son of the late J. J. Hall and Letha Hall. When he was last seen he had gone from McKenzie to Huntingdon in a taxicab and left it at the intersection of the road which led to the house his family formerly occupied. Services will be held at the Dilday Funeral Home in Huntingdon at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Dr. Jerry Glisson will officiate. Burial will be in the Liberty-All Cemetery. He leaves two brothers, Ben Hall of Nashville and Stanley Hall of Huntingdon and two sisters, Mrs. Michie Giles and Mrs. Blanche Hall, both of Huntingdon. 

HAMLIN, HUGH [D. 18 Mar 1941] Hugh Hamlin On March 18, 1941, The Lord saw best to take our dear brother, Hugh Hamlin, to His Heavenly home where pain and heartache are unknown. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamlin. He was born April 20, 1890, and professed faith in Christ several years later. Nothing afforded him more pleasure than to attend the house of God and reading his Bible. One of the sweetest memories of all is that he died with a prayer on his lips. He was a member of Liberty Methodist Church. Mr. Hamin is survived by his wife, Mrs. Martha Traywick Hamlin; one son, Gabriel Hamlin; six sisters and three brothers; Bob, Jessie and Wade Hamlin; Mrs. Mary Joyner, Miss Minnie Hamlin; Mrs. Bertha Carroll, Mrs. Frank Joyner, Miss Grace Hamlin and Mrs. Missie Smith. A host of other relatives and friends also mourn his passing. His father and mother and four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. In his going away we have lost a devoted husband and father, a loving brother and a friend of all. To know him was to love him. His funeral was conducted by his former pastor, Rev. J. W. Fowler, of Memphis, assisted by Rev. H. A. Weaver. Burial was in Chapel Hill cemetery. Dear Hugh, sleep on and take thy rest. We shall miss you but God knows best. Some glad morning we will join you over there where there’ll be no pain or falling tears. --Contributed 

HASTINGS, MRS. ERIN [Carroll County Democrat, February 27, 1914] Mrs. Hastings Dead Mrs. Erin Hastings died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Gibson, in the Twenty third district, last Sunday night, after an illness of about a week with pneumonia. The deceased was about 43 years old, a member of the Methodist church and is survived by two children, a son and a daughter. She is a sister of Rev. W. E. Gibson, a minister in the Methodist church, and was held in very high esteem by her neighbors and friends. The burial occurred Monday afternoon at Chapel Hill after appropriate services. 

HAYNES, R. W. [The McKenzie Banner, Friday, January 7, 1916] After an illness of several weeks, R. W. (Dick) Haynes died at his home on Stonewall street, Tuesday, "Uncle Dick," as he was affectionately called, was among the oldest citizens of the community. He was 84 years and 7 months old. He was a well known citizen of the town. He formerly resided in Henry county, where he owned extensive farming interests. Mr. Haynes was a good citizen, a member of the C. P. Church. Many will remember him as very fond of violin music and he could handle the bow to an advantage himself. After a short service at his late home, the residence of W .T. Spark, conducted by Rev. J. W. Dishman, his remains were conveyed to the Breedlove burying ground, near Henry for burial. One son, Jim Haynes, and one daughter, Mrs. Will Sparks survive, his wife having died several years ago. 

HAYNES, MRS. W. A. Mrs. C. E. Hutchinson, of Trezevant received word Tuesday morning that her sister, Mrs. W. A. Haynes had died in a Washington, D. C. hospital where she had ben confined for medical treatment for several days. Mrs. Haynes was visiting her son, Dr. Preston Haynes and family in Washington when she became ill. She spent several weeks visiting with her sister, Mrs. Hutchinson here last summer and made many friends while here with her smiling and lovely disposition and the sympathy of Mrs. Hutchinsons many friends here is extended to her. Mrs. Hutchinson will leave here Wednesday for Hopkinsville, Ky., where she will attend the funeral services of her sister, Hopkinsville having been the home of Mrs. Haynes and her late husband, Dr. W. A. Haynes, for many years prior to his death several years ago. 

HAZELWOOD, JENNY [D. 12 Mar 1949-Brummitt Funeral Home] Mrs. Jenny Hazelwood Mrs. Jenny Hazlewood, age 67, died at her home here last Saturday night after a lingering illness. Mrs. Hazelwood had lived in McKenzie for about 35 years. She is survived by her husband, Clint Hazelwood; and four children, Frank Hazelwood of McKenzie; Mrs. Maggie Nance of McKenzie, Mrs. Eve Smith of St. Louis, Missouri, and Lena Allison of McKenzie. Funeral services were at 2:00 in the afternoon on Monday at the First Presbyterian Church here. Dr. Arvel Smith officiated. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Brummitt’s Funeral Home was in charge. 

HICKMAN, MRS. URSULA [D 27 Dec 1915] Mrs. Ursula Hickman, aged 82 years, died at her home near Lavinia, December 27, of infirmities of age. She was the widow of the late J. W. Hickman, and a lifelong member of the Methodist church. She is survived by one son, Green Hickman of Lavinia, and two daughters, Mrs. Bartie Burns of Oklahoma and Mrs. Charlie Robertson of Whitthorne. Funeral service was conducted by her pastor. Interment took place at Pleasant Hill cemetery. 

HIGHFILL, JOHN W[ILLIAM] [D. 28 Apr 1950-Brummitt Funeral Home] Services Held For John W. Highfill John W. Highfill died Friday, April 28th at Clemmer Clinic, Milan. He was 69, a farmer of the Blooming Grove community and a member of the Masonic Lodge here. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Verdell Highfill; one son, Fayne Highfill; three brothers, Luther and Clarence of McKenzie, Eustis of Detroit; three sisters, Mrs. Katie Owen, McKenzie; Clara Oliver and Emma Verdell of Gleason. Services were conducted by Rev. John W. Flowers at 2 p. m. Saturday at Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. Burial was in Mt. Olivet. Brummitt Funeral Directors in charge. 

HIGHFILL, ROBERT E. [D. 1943-Penick Funeral Home] 1923 Robert E. Highfill 1943 In Memory of the late Robert E. Highfill Who Died at Detroit, Mich. Robert E. Highfill was born May 30th, 1923 at Gleason Tenn., and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Highfill, now of Detroit, Michigan. He departed this life following a short illness at the age of 19 years, nine months and ten days at Detroit, Mich. In 1936 he professed faith in Christ at Community Grove, near McKenzie and later joined the Immanuel Baptist church at Detroit, Michigan, and was baptized on March 10th, 1938. This was exactly five years before he was called to his Heavenly home. He was a member of the Demo Lay Lodge and held a responsible position with the General Motors Corps., at Detroit. He leaves a heart-broken mother and father, a grandmother and grandfather and a host of other relatives and friends. The many beautiful floral offerings attest the wide circle of friends Bobby had in Tennessee, his native state and former home, and in Detroit, Michigan, where the family had made their home since 1926. In his suffering he prayed that if it was God’s will that his health be restored, but that if the end was near, he was willing and ready to answer his Savior’s call. To know Bobby was to love him. Every one knew him to be a happy, kind hearted young man. Bobby, a true kinsman and friend, was a joy and blessing to all whom he come in contact with. We regret so sorrowfully to think that his sweet life must end, but, he must answer the Savior’s call. His loving smile we shall always miss but our loss is heaven’s gain. We must submit to our Master’s wish and live in a way that will assure us to meet him again By A Friend 

HILLIARD, BEULAH OWENBY [D. 22 Mar 1954-Brummitt Funeral Home] Services Held for Mrs. Hilliard Here Wednesday Services for Mrs. Beulah Owenby Hilliard, widow of E. Q. Hilliard, who died Sunday at a Nursing Home in Jackson, were held at 10:30 Wednesday morning at the Methodist Church here. The Rev. E. R. Ramer and the Rev. W. L. Underwood officiated. Burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, with Brummitt Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Hilliard, who was 76, had lived most all of her life in Carroll County, the past 40 years in McKenzie. She was a Methodist. She and Mr. Hilliard celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1952. He died August 19, 1953. She leaves three sons, Paul Hilliard of Blue Field, W. Va., Silas Hilliard of Paris, Maurice Hilliard of Milan; a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Jenkins of Memphis; a brother, George Owenby of Barren Springs community; a sister, Mrs. Lela Biggs of Dallas; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.   

HILLSMAN, ELIZABETH BOMAR Mrs. E. Hillsman Widow of Dr. J. R. Hillsman Dies Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Bomar Hillsman of Memphis and Trezevant, Tenn., widow of Dr. John R. Hillsman and member of a prominent Carroll County family was held at the Trezevant Baptist Church last week. The Rev. Barney Flowers officiated and burial was in the Trezevant cemetery. Mrs. Hillsman died at her home in Trezevant following a heart attack suffered a few days before. She was 85. Born and reared in Trezevant she moved to Memphis about 25 years ago and lived with her daughter, Mrs. Roy Mowen of 1255 Greenwood. Her son, the late Dr. Earle W. Hillisman was a former president of the West Tennessee Medical Association. She was a member of the Trezevant Baptist Church. She leaves two other sons, John A. Hillsman and Joe D. Hillsman both of Ridgley, Tenn. 

HILLSMAN, MYRTA Mrs. Hillsman Resident of Trezevant, Dies Services for Mrs. Myrta Hills man, widow of Druggist A. E. Hillsman, were held at Trezevant Baptist Church at 3 Friday afternoon. The Rev. B. L. Flowers officiated. Burial in Trezevant Cemetery. Mrs. Hillsman was 79. She died at a Jackson Hospital Wednesday. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hillsman, a druggist here for many years, died about 10 years ago. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Garrett Smith of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two sons, John Edward Hillsman and Robert Hillsman of Trezevant; a brother, Abe White of Trezevant; a sister Mrs. Maude Sloan of Memphis, and seven grandchildren. 

HOBBS, WILLIAM FERN S-Sgt. Wm. F. Hobbs Survived By Parents, Brothers And Sisters Staff Sergeant William Fern Hobbs, who recently made the supreme sacrifice for his country on the field of battle in Germany (an account of which was published in The Banner last week), was called to the service of his country Sept. 12, 1941. He went overseas Dec. 1, 1943, and was with the 121st Infantry Regiment, Eighth Division, which formed a part of General Hodge’s First Army. Sergeant Hobbs was graduated from the Gleason High School and was attending Bethel College when he entered the armed forces. He was a member of the Blooming Grove Methodist church and one of his community’s most highly regarded youths. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hobbs, two sisters, Mrs. Harney Aden, of Trezevant, and Miss Sue Hobbs, of Memphis, and two brothers, Johnnie Hobbs, of the U. S. Navy, and Hulon Hobbs, of McKenzie. 

HOLMES, GARDNER JACKSON [D. 18 Jun 1909] In Memoriam. To Members of the Masonic lodge, and especially Pleasant Green Lodge No. 291: Again we are forcibly reminded of a solemn truth, the full import of which we seem callous and diffident, until a sorrowful dispensation summons us to the bar on reflection and introspection: "Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh fourth as a flower and is cut down and passeth away as wave meets wave upon the troubled ocean and parts of the shore." Just as the last lingering rays of light were being dissipated by the falling curtains of a shady night; just the time for all God’s people to humbly bow and invoke his blessings, his protection throughout the day, and his preserving care while slumbering through the shades of the night, nearing the close of June 18, 1909, the  stalking terror of humanity, the ruthless destroyer of friends and loved ones, touched with his icy finger our beloved brother, Gardner Jackson Holmes, and his immortal soul crossed the great divide that separates time and eternity. Bro. Holmes was born in Union county, S. C., on June 2, 1822, moved to Tennessee and settled near Trezevant, where he spent the remainder of his days. Bro. Holmes was a true Mason, as well as a true Christian. While the brother never filled the sacred stand as a minister of the gospel yet we believe that few have worked harder for the salvation of souls than did Bro. Holmes. As a Mason, we never met a truer one on earth; no  brother has ever worked harder to give the craft good and wholesome instructions, 

The following biography was written by Mr. Holmes a short while before his death. "I was born in Union county, S. C., on June 2, 1822; came with my father to Gibson county, Tenn., In 1828; professed religion at Old Pleasant Green in 1837, joined the Baptist church at Poplar Springs in 1839 and remained there until September 1844 when I withdrew and went into the organization of what was then Demosses creek, but now Republican Grove Baptist church, in October 1844 where I still remain. Was initiated as entered apprentice Mason April 1, 1866, past to that of a fellow craft in May of the same year rought a time therein and passed to the sublime degree of master Mason in June 1866, where I expect to remain until called from labor on earth to refreshment in the Grand Lodge above."

HOLMES, W. BRUCE, SR. [D. 16 Mar 1945] W. B. Holmes It has not been unusual during these recent war-torn years for the editor and publisher of this newspaper to be called up on to record in these columns news that brought sadness and regret, but seldom have we been so shocked and saddened as we were on Wednesday afternoon when a friend in Trezevant call ed us to report the death of W. Bruce Holmes, Sr. Mr. Holmes had been to Huntingdon Wednesday afternoon, and was apparently feeling as well as usual. He greeted his friends while here with that cheerful and optimistic spirit that was characteristic of him, and returned to his home in Trezevant without any indications of ill feeling. According to information given us by telephone, upon reaching his home, he went in the kitchen. Hearing a noise as if some one had fall en, Mrs. Holmes went in and found Mr. Holmes on the floor in a dying condition. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Holmes, Bruce grew up in the Trezevant community, attending school there. He married Mary Yancey, and for a number of years was a rural mail carrier out of Trezevant. He retired several years ago and was associated with C. E. Tate for some time in the Grocery business, the firm being known as the H. & T. Grocery. He sold out to Mr. Tate about three years ago, and when the need for workers at the Milan Shell Plant became acute, both he and Mrs. Holmes offered their services and worked round the clock, taking all shifts, for a number of months. Active in all kinds of church and civic undertaking, Bruce Holmes was known and respect ed throughout this section of Tennessee. He has been a life long member of the Trezevant Baptist church, and has always taken an active part in the affairs of the church, having served as Superintendent of the Sunday School for many years. He was elected Mayor of Trezevant several years ago, and has been a leader in every movement for good in Carroll county. When a drive for the Red Cross, National War Fund or any other cause was organized, Bruce Holmes was always put in the lead at Trezevant. He has served as reporter for the Carroll County Democrat for many years, and also sent news to the daily papers. He had a peculiar knack at getting and writing news items, his column being read by people all over the county. He is survived by his wife, Mary Yancey Holmes, two sons, W. B. Holmes, Jr., of Charlotte, N. C., and Charlie H. Holmes of Tulsa, Okla., and one daughter, Mrs. Horace B. Smith of Trezevant. Also by two brothers, Lucian and Gardner of Trezevant; three sisters, Mrs. E. W. Walker and Mrs. I. J. Harwood of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs. H. B. Adams of McKenzie. Tentative plans for the funeral depending upon the arrival of his children, are that the ser vices will be held at the Trezevant Baptist church Friday afternoon with Rev. Barney Flowers, his pastor in charge, assist ed by a former Pastor, Rev. Sisco of Ridgeley. Burial will be in the Trezevant Cemetery with Holmes and Walker in charge. 

HOLT, MRS. JIM We were sorry to learn of the death of our friend, Mrs. Jim Holt, who died at her home near Seminary Thursday night of last week and the funeral was at Seminary Saturday afternoon and was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Lon S. Varnell, assisted by Rev. E. B. Rucker of Fulton, Kentucky and Rev. J. M. Bryant of McKenzie. 

HOLT, WILL Will Holt Dead. Citizens of Trezevant Mourn the Loss of a Good Man. The people of Trezevant are mourn ing the loss of one of their best citizens. Will Holt, a leading merchant of that town, died Wednesday after noon at 4 o’clock. Mr. Holt had been sick about twelve days with pneumonia which became complicated with nervous prostration. His entire nervous system broke down on him, and while this was his fourth attack of pneumonia yet had it not been for the nervous complication he might have recovered. The deceased was a member of the C. P. church and had been since a small boy. He was the superintendent of the Sunday school of that church and took an active interest in church work. He was an honorable, upright, Christian man and possessed the confidence and esteem of the people in the very highest degree. He was a man and citizen that will be missed and the people of Trezevant and community deplore his death. Mr. Holt was born and raised in the Pilgrim’s Rest community. He moved to Trezevant several years ago and went into the mercantile business with R. Y. Denton. Buying his partner out a few months ago he had entered into a co-partnership with his brother, Walter Holt, who was making arrangements to move his family to Trezevant. He was a successful business man and was a useful citizen in many ways. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral was preached yesterday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. I. N. Yokley, at the C. P. church in Trezevant and his remains were carried to Pilgrim’s Rest for burial. The Democrat joins a host of friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. 

HONEA, MARTHA Mrs. Martha Honea. Mrs. Martha Honea, widow of David Honea, who died several years ago, died near McKenzie Monday after a short illness. She had been in Texas since last Christmas visiting her two sons who live in that state, until about four weeks ago she re turned home. She was 57 years, 8 months and 18 days old, a member of the C. P. church and a true Christian woman. She was married to David Honea in 1857 and ten children were born to them, only four of whom are living. She was buried Tuesday at Enon, Rev. Saddler conducting the burial service, assisted by Rev. Kelly Pate. A large crowd attended the burial. 

HOUSTON, MRS. BEN W. [BARKSDALE, FANNIE BELL] [D. 20 Mar 1950-Brummitt Funeral Home] Mrs. Ben Houston Died Monday Services for Mrs. Ben W. Houston, who died Monday at a clinic in Milan, were held at 2 Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in McKenzie. The Rev. Reed Cooper of Memphis officiated, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Brummitt in charge. Mrs. Houston was 67, a life long resident of McKenzie, and a member of the First Baptist Church. She leaves her husband; two sons, Ben Euwell Houston of Port Arthur, Texas, and Chas. Dudley Houston of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, George and Will Barksdale of McKenzie, and a sister, Mrs. George New of McKenzie. 

HUFFMAN, SETH WADE [D. 10 May 1941-Penick Funeral Home] Weather Too Bad For Horse, Dr. Huffman Traveled Afoot 
        Death Comes To Widely Known County Physician; Funeral Services Held At Shiloh In the death of Dr. Seth Wade Huffman last Friday mid-night Carroll county lost one of its finest citizens; one of its most popular and most useful men. Dr. Huffman had been in failing health for several months. Being a physician and knowing the nature of his ailments, he re tired from active practice and sought recovery through the ser vices of his fellow-physicians and rest at his quiet country home in the tender care of his family. But so much of his strength had been spent in caring for others in their distress and suffering that he was unable to regain his health. Truly it might have been said of him as was said of his Lord, "He saved others, Himself he cannot save." Faithful To The Sick No doctor ever went to greater pains or worked harder to save his patients than did he. When snow caked over the ice, covered the ground enough to skin a horse’s legs Dr. Huffman left his faithful animal in the stall and made his rounds on foot, trudging through the snow and ice to care for those who had called for his services, even though he knew that some of his patients were poor and unable to pay. Dr. Huffman was more than a physician. He was a wise Christian counselor, deeply concerned for the moral and spiritual welfare of the community and especially of his patients. It was said at his funeral that often he had gone to some of the preachers of the community and re quested prayer for some of his patients saying, "He is very sick and may not get well and I am afraid he is not a Christian." His qualities of mind and heart were such as to win for him the love and admiration of all people. Courteous, Kind, Gentle With him the virtues went not singly, but hand in hand--"a glorious company," courteous and kind, gentle in his demeanor, open in mind and heart--a Christian gentleman of the first order, one who would not stoop to little things. He met temptation always with "I am doing a great work, and I cannot come down." Dr. Huffman was well prepared for his life’s work. He was an active member of the Liberty Methodist Church in which he served for many years as a steward. In preparing for his profession he attended Southern Nor mal University at Huntingdon, the School of Medicine at Sewanee, and the University of Tennessee. On June 12, 1918, he married Miss Covie Lawler of Atwood, who proved to be an ideal wife, a devoted companion, sympathetic toward his fine ideals and sacrificial service and untiring in her loving devotion and tender care. Funeral At Shiloh For convenience his funeral was held at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian church, one of the largest auditoriums in the county, yet far too small to accommodate the large crowd that was present. More than seven hundred people passed by and looked upon the tender face, still radiant with a smile, of the man who had been their friend, and at the grave many came with beautiful floral designs made by loving hands of those whom he had saved from death, some of them children whom he had helped into the world. One could almost hear a loving voice saying "Well done, thou good and faithful servant; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Funeral service was conducted by his pastor, Rev. H. D. Weaver, two former pastors, Rev. A. D. Maddox and Rev. E. B. Raines, and Rev. Geo. L. Johnson. 
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Of those immortal dead who live
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In minds made better by their
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HUMPHREYS, CHARLES Henry County Flyer, Marie Die in Service Paris, Tenn., Nov. 23 (Special) Messages were received by two Henry County families Sunday announcing that two service men had made the supreme sacrifice and that they had lost their lives in the service of their county. Lt. Charles T. Humphreys of the Army Air Corps, 20-year-old son of Mrs. Zula Humphreys, postmistress at Puryear, and the late Ather T. Humphreys, was killed in an airplane crash near the Army Air Base at Greenville, S. C. ac cording to a message received Sunday morning by his mother. The crash occurred at 8:45 Saturday evening. Jfc. Herry W. Killion of the United States Marines, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Killion of Paris, was killed in action overseas, the mes sage to his father stated. No word was given of where he was stationed. Lieutenant Humphreys en listed in the Air Corps approximate ly a year ago and after basic training was sent to Williams Field, Chandler, Okla., where he received his wings and a second lieutenant’s commission late in September. His mother attended the exercises and early in October the son visited his mother enroute to the Greeneville Air Base. In addition to his mother, a younger brother survives. Dr. K. B. Humphreys, Paris dentist, is an uncle. Private Killion was 23 years old. He enlisted in the Marines two years ago last July, trained at New River, N. C., and left for overseas duty just eight months ago. His wife, Mrs. Mabel Killion, received a letter on October 16, that had been written on September 27. In addition to this parents and wife, a sister, Mrs. R. D. Ledbetter of Memphis, survives. 

HURT, BOBBIE Automobile Wreck Brings Tragedy To Local Homes The mounting toll of automobile tragedies came home to McKenzie Saturday night when the car in which Mr. and Mrs. Isham Hurt, Jr., and their twin boys, Bobbie and Jim, was sideswiped by a truck trailer loaded with lumber, killing Bobbie instantly, seriously injuring Mr. Hurt, and slightly injuring Mrs. Hurt. So far as we were able to learn Jimmie was not injured. Driving from their home in Hohenwald to Trezevant, they were almost to Parsons when the wreck occurred. According to reports, the car in which the Hurts were driving met a truck that had only one light burning. Evidently, Mr. Hurt could not determine that the truck was pulling a trailer, although he is reported to have stated that he was over on his side of the road as far as he could get. The trailer which was loaded with some kind of lumber, side swiped the car, completely demolishing the side on which Mr. Hurt and Bobbie were riding. After every one was out of the car, it caught fire and was completely destroyed. Bobbie was killed almost instantly and Mr. Hurt suffered many bruises and lacerations, and was badly shaken, but Jim my escaped almost without an injury of any kind. They were taken to a hospital in Jackson, and at last reports, Mr. Hurt is getting along as well as could be expected. Funeral services for Bobbie were held in Hohenwald Tues day morning at 10 o’clock with burial at Trezevant Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. This tragedy means much to McKenzie, since Mrs. Hurt is the former Rachel Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Black, who recently moved from here to Nashville. The twins - Bobbie and Jimmie — were well known here, and greatly loved and ad mired by every one. Both here and at Trezevant, where Mr. Hurt was reared, being the son of Mr. and Mrs. I .G. Hurt of that place, there were many comments regarding the tragedy, and many expressions of sorrow. The boys were 14 years old January 4th, full of life and happiness, and with their share of the wit and humor so striking in their grandfather, I. G. Hurt. This newspaper joins with the many people of McKenzie and Trezevant and this entire section, in expressing heartfelt sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Hurt and Jimmie, and to the grandparents and other relatives who have been so stunned by the tragedy.  

  HURT, ISHAM G. Last Rites Held Monday For Isham G. Hurt Services for Isham G. Hurt, retired druggist of Trezevant, were held at 2 Monday afternoon at the Trezevant Baptist Church. Burial was in Trezevant Cemetery. Mr. Hurt, who was 82, died Saturday night. He was a Ma son and a Baptist. He leaves his wife; a son, Isham G. Hurt, Jr., of Hohenwald; two brothers, Haskell Hurt of Brownsville and Gardy Hurt of Jackson, and a sister, Mrs. J. N. Rummage of Trezevant.