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Last Name - AKERS First Name - ANNA MARIE Grave Number 626 Born - 1899 (30 Jan 1899) Died - 1985 (23 May 1985) Parents - Thomas Lester Akers & Lillie Mae Atchison Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Anna Marie Akers, 86, of Camden, died May 23, 1985 at Benton Community Hospital. Funeral services were held May 25 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home with Sister Lillian Stagner officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born January 30, 1899 in Benton County, she was a daughter of Thomas L. Akers and Lilly Mae Atchison Akers. She is survived by one sister, Blanche Akers, Dallas, Texas, and one brother, Carl Akers, Los Angeles, Calif. She was retired from General Motors in Detroit as a machine operator." The Camden Chronicle 29 May 1985 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - B.F. Grave Number 21 Born - 20 Oct 1837 Died - 12 Feb 1914 Parents - Benjamin F. Akers & Lovonia Wyatt Spouse - Mary Frances Wilson Childress Akers Children - 1) Ela Ann 2) Belzoria 3) Thomas A. 4) James W. 5) Sophia Kirk Marker - single marker Obituary - Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - AKERS First Name - BELZORIA Grave Number 232 Born - 5 Jan 1876 Died - 3 Dec 1878 Parents - B.F. Akers & Mary Frances Childress Akers Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker
First Name - BESSIE Grave Number 340 Born - 1888 (11 Aug 1888) Died - 1965 (4 Apr 1965) Parents - William Ezell & Molly Fletcher Spouse - Roy T. Akers Children - 1) Earl 2) Jewell 3) Carl 4) Walter 5) Christine 6) James Fred 7) Mary 8) Thomas 9) Dorothy 10) Imogene Marker - double marker Obituary - "Services for Mrs. Bessie Akers, 76, of Big Sandy, were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Faxon Methodist Church. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Akers died Thursday, April 1, in Methodist Hospital, Memphis. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. R.H. Robins of Bartlett, Mrs. T.K. Robins of Memphis, Mrs. B.W. Alexander of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Everette Byrd of Paducah, Ky.; four sons, J.M. of Dyersburg, Carl of Detroit and Walter and Thomas Akers of Memphis; two sisters, Mrs. R.J. Perry of Manleyville, and Mrs. C.H. Robinson of Paris; 24 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 8 Apr 1965 Notes - Benton Co., TN Funeral Home Records 1930-1970
Last Name - AKERS First Name - CAROLYN N. Grave Number 765 Born - 1926 (25 Aug 1926) Died - 1975 (19 Sep 1975) Parents - John Donley (Don) Christopher & Nova Lee Robbins Spouse - Roy Thomas Akers Children - 1) Don 2) Dean Marker - double marker Obituary - "Services for Carolyn Novell Akers, 49, of 3887 Rossiland Circle, Memphis, were held September 21 at 2:00 p.m. in Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel in Big Sandy with Rev. Hillary Robbins and Rev. Joe Wheatley officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Akers died Sept. 19 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Born August 25, 1926 in Benton County, she was the daughter of Nova Robbins Christopher and the late Don Christopher. She was the widow of Roy Thomas Akers and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Faxon, and a housewife. She is survived by her mother, Nova Robbins Christopher and two sons, Don and Dean Akers, both of Memphis." The Camden Chronicle 24 Sep 1975 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - GEORGE W. (George Washington Lafayette) Grave Number 454 Born - 1853 (14 Oct 1850) Died - 1915 (26 Dec 1915) Parents - B.F. Akers & Phoebe McDaniel Spouse - Missouri J. Lankford Children - 1) May Stella 2) Pheobe Elizabeth 3) Luther 4) Henry Gilbert 5) Carlis 6) Finley 7) Linnie 8) Louis Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - H Grave Number 813 Born - 15 Jan 1857 Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker broken Obituary - Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - HORACE R. Grave Number 730 Born - 12 Oct 1877 Died - 19 Sep 1942 Parents - William R. Akers & Mintia Garner Spouse - Minnie Pierce Children - 1) Richard 2) Wendell 3) Ocie 4) Ola Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Horace R. Akers, 64, who died in a Paris hospital Saturday morning following an emergency operation were conducted Tuesday morning by the Rev. Albert Melton at the Crooked Creek Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Akers is survived by his wife and four children, Richard of Cleveland, Ohio, Wendell of U.S. Army, Mrs. Ocie Griffin of Corinth, Miss., and Mrs. Ora (Ola) Collier of Faxon; his mother, Mrs. Mittie (Mentia) Akers, two brothers, Tom Akers of Faxon and Paul Akers of Memphis; three sisters, Mesdames Tom Stockdale, Jesse Farmer and Lillie V. Troller of Faxon." The Camden Chronicle 25 Sep 1942 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - INFANT Grave Number 342 Born - 22 Dec 1936 Died - 22 Dec 1936 Parents - Carl Akers & Agusta Robbins Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - Notes -
Last Name - AKERS First Name - INFANT Grave Number 348 Born - 1889 Died - 1889 Parents - H.W. & A.B. Akers (Horace Akers & Ada Nance) Spouse - Children - Marker - single handmade marker Obituary - Notes -
Last Name - AKERS First Name - J.W. Grave Number 20 Born - 21 Aug 1878 Died - 7 Apr 1911 Parents - B.F. Akers & Mary Frances Wilson Childress Spouse - Maggie M. Douglass Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Walter Akers, who had been very low for several months, died Friday, Apr 7, of consumption. Mr. Akers bore his long suffering with patience. He was conscious of approaching death, and his last words were 'Jesus take me now.' The deceased was a true Christian and a Mason. He leaves a sweet little 4-year-old boy, for whom the prayers of all Christian people are asked, for he is left an orphan, his mother having died two years ago. The remains were laid to rest in Crooked Creek Cemetery with the honors of Masonry Apr 8, a large crowd of sorrowing friends being present. The Camden Chronicle 14 Apr 1911, Faxon Notes -
Last Name - AKERS First Name - JANE Grave Number 0 Born - Died - 6 Sep 1934 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - Benton Co., TN Funeral Home Records 1930-1970
Last Name - AKERS First Name - JESSICA Grave Number 917 Born - Died - 18 Jun 1993 Parents - Roy Akers & Cindy Pressley Spouse - Children - Marker - funeral home marker Obituary - "Jessica Renee Akers, age 5 hours, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee on Saturday, June 18, 1993. The funeral was held June 20, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. at Stockdale- Malin Chapel in Big Sandy, Tennessee with Bro. Russell Ragsdale officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. Survivors include her parents, Roy Akers and Cindy Pressley Akers of Big Sandy, Tennessee, maternal grandparents Jerry and Pat Pressley of Big Sandy, Tennessee, Maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Woodie Pressley, McKenzie, Tennessee. Paternal grandparents are Donnie and Patty Akers." The Camden Chronicle 23 Jun 1993 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - JEWELL M. Grave Number 339 Born - 28 Nov 1911 Died - 8 Aug 1989 Parents - Roy Akers & Bessie Ezell Spouse - Margie M. Akers Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mr. Jewell Madison Akers, 77, of Route #2, Big Sandy, TN died Tuesday, August 8, 1989 at HCA Regional Hospital in Jackson. Services were Thursday, August 10, 1989, at 1:30 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Marion Caruthers and Bro. Bobby Peebles officiating. Interment was at Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Akers was born November 28, 1911 in Paris, TN. He was the son of the late Roy and Bessie Ezell Akers. He is survived by his wife, Margie Marie Johnson Akers; one daughter, Ernestine Hale of Trenton, TN; five sons, George Akers of Memphis, TN, Robert Akers of Indiana, Dave Akers of Dyersburg, TN, Charlie Akers of California and Jessie Akers of Greenbriar, TN; four sisters, Christine Robbins, Mary Robbins, Dorothy Alexander, all of Big Sandy, and Imogene Byrd of Camden; one brother, Walter Akers of Big Sandy; twenty-two grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. Akers was retired from the Furniture Factory in Chicago, IL and a member of The Church of God of Prophecy in Faxon." The Camden Chronicle 16 Aug 1989 Notes -
Last Name - AKERS First Name - JIMMIE (James Fred) Grave Number 349 Born - 1921 Died - 1923 Parents - R.T. & B.B. Akers (Roy Taylor Akers & Bessie Beulah Ezell) Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - LILLIE M. Grave Number 628 Born - 1878 (12 May 1878) Died - 1946 (20 Mar 1946) Parents - Jacob Walter Atchison & Eliza Ann Herndon Spouse - Thomas Lester Akers Children - 1) Anna Marie 2) Porter Griffin 3)Audie Thomas 4) Carl Robert 5) Myrtle Arbie 6) Blanch Taria Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Lillie Mae Akers, 68, died March 20 at her home in Faxon. Funeral services were conducted at Faxon Methodist Church Sunday afternoon by the Rev. W.W. Phillips of Big Sandy and the Rev. Mr. Lawson. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Carl Akers of Los Angeles, Calif., Artie (Audie) Akers of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Beckner and Miss Blanche Akers of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Mrs. Anderson Robbins and five grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 29 Mar 1946 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - LILLIE V. (Vick) Grave Number 607 Born - 23 May 1885 Died - 28 Mar 1962 Parents - William R. Akers & Mintia Arbell Garner Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Lillie V. Akers, 76, passed away Wednesday morning, March 28, in Western State Hospital. She was a native of Benton County. Services conducted by the Rev. John Bradley were held Friday morning, March 30, at Crooked Creek Methodist Church. Interment was in the church cemetery with Stockdale- Malin Funeral Home in charge. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Beulah Farmer, Allen Park, Mich.; two brothers, Tom Akers, Western State Hospital and Paul Akers, Memphis; several nieces and nephews." The Camden Chronicle 5 Apr 1962 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - MAGGIE M. Grave Number 19 Born - 23 Jun 1882 Died - 8 Mar 1909 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "The remains of Mrs. Akers, wife of Walter Akers, who died at their home in Paris last week, were interred in Crooked Creek. Rev. A. Wilson conducted the funeral services, which was attended by many friends and relatives. She was 27 years of age, and was a good, Christian woman." The Camden Chronicle 19 Mar 1909, Hallsville Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - MARGIE M. Grave Number 338 Born - 13 May 1916 Died - 14 Dec 2003 Parents - Doss Johnson Spouse - Jewell M. Akers Children - 1) Franklin 2) Ernestine 3) George 4) Robert 5) David 6) Charlie 7) Jesse Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Margie Marie Akers, age 87 of Paris, TN were held Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy, TN with Bro. Johnny Adkins officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Akers passed away Sunday, December 14 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was born on May 13, 1916 in Missouri to the late Doss Johnson. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell Akers who passed away in August, 1989; a son, Franklin Akers and his wife, Neva Akers. Survivors include a daughter, Ernestine (Kirk) Hale of Trenton, TN; five sons, George (Pat) Akers of Bartlett, TN, Robert (Wanda) Akers of Indiana, David (Dale) Akers of Dyersburg, TN, Charlie (Sandra) Akers of Paris and Jesse (Bonnie) Akers of Winchester, TN; a sister, Lucille Ferguson of Dyersburg, 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 18 Dec 2003 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - MARY "GUSTIE" Grave Number 265 Born - 21 Aug 1919 Died - 16 Jun 1991 Parents - Robert Robbins & Luna Collier Spouse - Children - 1) Bessie 2) Robert Marker - single marker Obituary - "Services for former Big Sandy resident Mary Augusta (Gustie) Akers, 71, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home, Big Sandy, with Robert White officiating. Burial will be in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Benton County. Visitation is after 2:30 p.m. today. Ms. Akers, who had relatives in this area, died Sunday at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich. A native Benton Countian, she was born Aug. 21, 1919, daughter of the late Robert and Luna Collier Robbins. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Bessie Milliken and a son, Robert Akers, both of Detroit; a sister, Nora Evelyn Finch of Shelbyville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren." The Paris Post-Intelligencer 19 Jun 1991 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - MARY FRANCES Grave Number 22 Born - 16 Sep 1841 Died - 13 Mar 1917 Parents - James David Wilson & Jane Brewer Spouse - B.F. Akers Children - 1) Ela Ann 2) Belzoria 3) Thomas A. 4) James W. 5) Sophia Kirk Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - marker damaged from tornado Feb 2008
Last Name - AKERS First Name - MAY S. Grave Number 453 Born - 1878 Died - 1917 Parents - George W. Akers & Missouri J. Lankford Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - MINNIE L. Grave Number 729 Born - 16 Aug 1882 Died - 2 Feb 1958 Parents - Richard Pierce Spouse - Horace Richard Akers Children - 1) Richard 2) Wendell 3) Ocie 4) Ola Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Minnie Pierce Akers, 75, passed away in a Paris hospital Sunday morning, Feb. 2. She was a life long resident of Benton County. Services conducted by the Rev. C.L. Crenshaw were held Tuesday afternoon at Big Sandy Church of God. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Camden Funeral Home in charge. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Phy Collier, Big Sandy, and Mrs. Ocie Griffin, Corinth, Miss.; two sons, Richard and Wendell Akers, Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Joe Pierce, St. Louis, Mo., and Isaac Pierce, Evansville, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Dora Clymer, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Rosa Garner, Gallatin, Mrs. Mae Wilson, Faxon and Mrs. Vera Luray, Evansville; fifteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 7 Feb 1958 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - MINTIA A. Grave Number 610 Born - 25 Apr 1856 Died - 23 Oct 1949 Parents - Jincy Garner Spouse - William Randolph Akers Children - 1) Mary Ellen 2) Thomas L. 3) Horace 4) Jessee 5) Lillie V. 6) Beulah 7) Paul 8) Ada M. Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Albert Melton for Mrs. Mintie Arbell Akers, 93, at the Faxon Methodist Church, who died at her home in Faxon Monday, October 24 after a long illness. Mrs. Akers was one of the oldest citizens in Benton County and will be greatly missed in her community. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are two sons, Paul Akers of Memphis, Tom Akers of Faxon; two daughters, Mrs. Jess Farmer and Miss Vick Akers of Faxon, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Interment was in the Crooked Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home." The Camden Chronicle 28 Oct 1949 Notes -
Last Name - AKERS First Name - MORSIA J. Grave Number 455 Born - 1856 Died - 1927 Parents - Spouse - George Washington Lafayette Akers Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - PORTER G. Grave Number 631 Born - 19 Sep 1902 Died - 2 Jul 1937 Parents - Thomas Lester Akers & Lillie Mae Atchison Spouse - Dorothy Byrd Children - 1) Hilda Rebecca 2) Junior Franklin Marker - single marker Obituary - "Porter Akers, son of Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Akers, was given burial here Saturday after two weeks illness. He is survived by his wife, children and parents. Services were conducted by Rev. Trevathan and Rev. Kline." The Camden Chronicle, from Crooked Creek 25 Jun 1937 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - ROY T. Grave Number 341 Born - 10 Oct 1888 Died - 8 Sep 1956 Parents - Horace Akers & Ada Nance Spouse - Bessie Beulah Ezell Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Roy T. Akers passed away Saturday evening, Sept. 8, at his home in Faxon. He was 67. Services conducted by the Rev. W.W. Phillips and the Rev. Bevington Farnsworth were held Monday afternoon at Faxon Methodist Church. Interment in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bessie Akers; four daughters, Mrs. R.H. Robins and Mrs. T.K. Robins of Memphis, Mrs. H.W. Lancaster, Detroit Mich., Mrs. Everett Byrd, Big Sandy; five sons, Carl and Walter Akers, Paris, Jewell Akers, Dyersburg, and Thomas Akers, Memphis; his father H.W. Akers, Big Sandy; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Cantrell, Paris, and Mrs. Jim Marshall, Clarksville; one brother, Dossie Akers, Detroit, Mich.; 24 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 14 Sep 1956 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - ROY THOMAS Grave Number 766 Born - 1925 (19 Sep 1926) Died - 1975 (26 Jul 1975) Parents - Roy Taylor Akers & Bessie Ezell Spouse - Carolyn Novell Christopher Children - 1) Don 2) Dean Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services were held for Roy Thomas Akers, age 49, of Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Akers died at Baptist Hospital in Memphis on Saturday, July 26, 1975. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy. Bro. Hillary Robbins of Camden officiated. Burial was in Crooked Creek with Stockdale-Malin in charge of arrangements. Mr. Akers was born September 19, 1926 in Benton County. He was the son of the late Roy Taylor Akers and Bessie Ezell. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Christopher, two sons, Don Akers and Dean Akers, both of Memphis; four sisters, Mrs. R.H. Robbins of Memphis, Mrs. Bill Alexander of San Diego, California, Mrs. Everet Byrd of Camden and Mrs. T.K. Robbins of Big Sandy; three brothers, Jewell Akers of Faxon, Walter Akers of Big Sandy and Carl Akers of Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Akers was a switchman for L&N Railroad." The Camden Chronicle 30 Jul 1975 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - STELLA Grave Number 0 Born - 1902 Died - 14 Dec 1917 Parents - George Brown & Bessie Brach Spouse - Hillmer Akers Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "A most distressing and sad accident occurred at one of the section houses Friday morning when Mrs. Stella Akers, wife of Hihma Akers, was fatally burned. Her dress was ignited by a fire place and before the flames were extinguished she was so badly burned that death resulted that night. The remains were laid to rest at Crooked Creek Sunday with services by Rev. J.N. Farmer. We extend to the bereaved husband an relatives our sympathy." The Camden Chronicle 21 Dec 191, from Wheatley Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - AKERS First Name - THOMAS ADAM Grave Number 0 Born - About 1868 Died - Nov 1944 Parents - Benjamin F. Akers & Mary Ann Francis Wilson Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "Thomas Adam Akers, 76, died last Saturday. Mr. Akers was a native of the Crooked Creek Community. Only one member of his paternal family survive, Mrs. Travis Hall of that community. He was laid to rest in the Crooked Creek Cemetery Sunday evening. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Albert Melton." The Camden Chronicle 1 Dec 1944 Notes - Last Name - AKERS First Name - THOMAS L. Grave Number 627 Born - 1875 (5 Aug 1875) Died - 1963 (29 Mar 1963) Parents - William R. Akers & Mintia Garner Spouse - Lillie Mae Atchison Children - 1) Anna Marie 2) Porter Griffin 3) Carl Robert 4) Audie Thomas 5) Myrtle Arbie 6) Blanche Marker - double marker Obituary - "Thomas L. Akers, 88, died Friday morning, March 29, in Western State Hospital. He was a resident of Faxon and a retired railroad employee. Services conducted by the Rev. W.W. Philips were held Sunday afternoon at Faxon Methodist Church. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. He leaves two daughters, Miss Marie Akers, Faxon, and Mrs. Blanch Akers, Dallas, Texas; two sons, Audie Akers, Maywood, California and Carl Akers, Los Angeles, Calif.; sister, Mrs. J.N. Farmer, Detroit, Mich.; brother Paul Akers, Memphis; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 4 Apr 1963 Notes - Benton Co., TN Funeral Home Records, page 54
Last Name - AKERS First Name - WILLIAM R. Grave Number 609 Born - 20 Sep 1846 Died - 7 Apr 1915 Parents - Spouse - Mintia Arbell Garner Children - 1) Mary Ellen 2) Thomas L. 3) Horace 4) Jessee 5) Lillie V. 6) Beulah 7) Paul 8) Ada M. Marker - double marker Obituary - "William R. Akers died at his home April 27 of kidney trouble and paralysis of the bowels, age 69 years. He had been in bad health some time, but the end came sooner than was expected. He was buried at Crooked Creek Cemetery Wednesday, Rev. C.B. Clayton preaching his funeral. Mr. Akers had lived a consistent Christian nearly all his life, and had many friends. He leaves a widow and six children, three boys and three girls. We extend the widow and family our sympathy in this sad bereavement." The Camden Chronicle, from Wheatley 7 May 1915 Notes –
Last Name - ALLEN First Name - ALICE RAE Grave Number 881 Born - 19 Dec 1923 Died - 16 Aug 2007 Parents - Earl Decent & Ava Henry Spouse - Randolph C. (Randy) Allen Children - 1) Kathy 2) Randy Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Alice Rae Allen of Big Sandy, age 83, were held Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy. Burial followed in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Stockdale- Malin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Allen passed away Thursday, Aug 16, 2007 at her home in Big Sandy. She was born Dec. 19, 1923 in Muskegon, Mich. to the late Earl Decent and Ava Henry Decent. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph C. (Randy) Allen. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy (Gary) Walker of Camden; a son, Randy Allen of Paris; a sister, Beverly Welch of Texas; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 27 Aug 2007 Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - BABY BOY Grave Number 393 Born - 1914(1 Mar 1914) Died - 1914 (17 Mar 1914) Parents - Lon Allen & Hattie Lee Pickler Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - CELIA JANE Grave Number 397 Born - 1861 (10 Feb 1861) Died - 1938 (10 Mar 1938) Parents - John H. Mannon & Christiana Clement Spouse - James Taylor Allen Children - 1) Ida 2) John Matthew 3) Ollie 4) Mattie 5) Newton Lafayette (Fate) 6) Ada 7) Alonzo (Lon) 8) Celia Etta Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - ALLEN First Name - ELVA LOUISE Grave Number 394 Born - 1912 Died - 1913 Parents - Lon Allen & Hattie Lee Pickler Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - GEO. THOMAS Grave Number 860 Born - 1926 (28 Nov 1926) Died - 1974 ( 10 Nov 1974) Parents - Daniel Allen & Effie Curtis) Spouse - Mary Frances Sampson Children - Mrs. Gordon Johnston Marker - double marker Obituary - "George Thomas Allen, age 47, of Racine, Wisconsin, died Sunday, November 10, 1974 at St. Luke's Hospital in that city. Services will be held today (Wednesday) at 10 a.m. at the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leonard Greer officiating. Burial will be in the Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born in Tennessee on November 28, 1926, he is the son of Mrs. Effie Curtis Allen of Camden and the late Daniel Allen. He was a member of Bells Missionary Baptist Church in Humphreys County. Surviving him are his wife, Mary Frances (Sampson) Allen; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Johnston of Racine, Wisc.; six sisters, Ruby Nell Buchanan of Waverly, Melba Clark of Spring City, Tenn., Margaret Baldwin, Oneal George and Ruth Buchanan, all of Camden and Dorothy Buchanan; and two grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 13 Nov 1974 Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - HATTIE L. Grave Number 395 Born - 1887 Died - 1965 (8 Apr 1965) Parents - Joseph Pickler & Mary Darcus Atchison Spouse - Lon Allen Children - 1) Elva Louise 2) baby boy born dead 3) Mary Marguerite 4) Jessie Clayton 5) Thelna Jane 6) Mildred Imogene Marker - double marker Obituary - "Hattie Lee Allen, 78, died Thursday afternoon, April 8, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Curtis Doty in Springville. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Church of God of Prophecy, Big Sandy with the Rev. Charles Hall officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Lon Allen; three daughters, Mrs. Curtis Doty of Springville, Mrs. Mildred Osmendson of Dover, Del., Mrs. Edgbert Freeman of Faxon; one son, Clayton Allen of Detroit, Mich., one brother, Lonnie Pickler of Jackson; seven grandchildren. Mrs. Allen was a member of Crooked Creek Methodist Church." The Camden Chronicle 15 Apr 1965 Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - INFANT Grave Number 0 Born - Died - 8 Sep 1907 Parents - C.R. Allen Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "The little child of C.R. Allen which died Sunday was buried at Crooked Creek Cemetery Monday. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents." The Camden Chronicle 13 Sep 1907, from Faxon 10 Sep 1907 Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - LON (Alonzo) Grave Number 396 Born - 1890 (2 Dec 1890) Died - 1972 (23 Apr 1972) Parents - James Taylor Allen & Celia Jane Mannon Spouse - Hattie Lee Pickler Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mr. Lon Allen, age 81, of Big Sandy died April 23, 1972 in the Henry County Nursing Home, Paris, Tenn. Services were held in the chapel of Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 26 with Rev. Charlie Hall officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born in Benton County December 2, 1890, Mr. Allen was the son of the late James (Jimmy) Allen and Celia Jane Mannon. He was the husband of the late Hattie Pickler Allen. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Curtis Doty of Springville, Mrs. Edgbert Freeman of Big Sandy, Mrs. Mildred Osmundsonson of Felton, Del.; one son, Clayton Allen of Melvindale, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Etta Stockdale of Detroit, Michigan; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 26 Apr 1972 Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - MARY F. Grave Number 861 Born - 1930 Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - Notes - Last Name - ALLEN First Name - R.C. (RANDY) Grave Number 882 Born - 3 Aug 1914 Died - 12 Jun 1997 Parents - Charles Allen & Minnie Pate Spouse - Alice Decent Children - 1) Kathy 2) Randy Marker - double marker Obituary - "Randolph Charles Allen, 82, of Big Sandy died at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville on Thursday, June 12. He was a retired factory representative for A.O. Smith Corporation along with being a former district manager and government employee. Services were held Saturday, June 14 at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy. Brother Robert Rush officiating. Burial followed at Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy. He was born on August 3, 1914 in McKenzie, TN. His parents were Charles Allen and Minnie Pate Allen, both deceased. He is survived by his wife Alice Decent Allen; one daughter, Kathy Lee Walker of Camden; one son, Randy Allen of Buchanan; two sisters, Sue Baxter of Trezevant and Alice Cassidy of McKenzie; and three brothers, Thomas Allen, Darrell Allen, Bobby Allen, all of Huntingdon. He is also survived by five grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 26 Jun 1997 Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - ANNIE B. Grave Number 424 Born - 1899 Died - 1910 (22 May 1910) Parents - Jessie P. Atchison & Della Moore Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - DELLAR H. Grave Number 313 Born - 1855 Died - 1899 (19 Feb 1900) Parents - Spouse - Jessie P. Atchison Children - 1) Maggie 2) Sidney 3) Mary H. 4) Vergie M. 5) Jessie G. 6) Florence L. 7) Charles Franklin 8) Annie B. Marker - single marker Obituary - "The remains of Mrs. Jesse Atchison of Stewart, who died yesterday, were shipped here by express today and buried at Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Atchison had been in very bad health for over a year, and Mr. Atchison moved from here to Stewart with the hope that the change would prove beneficial to his wife. We extend condolence to the bereaved husband, children and relatives." The Camden Chronicle 23 Feb 1900, from Faxon 20 Feb 1900 Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - DOCK Grave Number 745 Born - 6 Apr 1907 Died - 28 Nov 1980 Parents - Florence Atchison Spouse - 1) Mavis Ethel Bomar 2) Pearl Christine Herbison Children - 1) June 2) Jeanette 3) Patsy 4) Larry 5) Harold 6) Jane Marker - single marker Obituary - "Jessie Loyd (Dock) Atchison, 73, of Route 2, Big Sandy, died November 28, 1980 at Henry County General Hospital in Paris. Funeral services were held November 30 at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy with Bro. Cecil Brewer officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born April 6, 1907 in Tennessee, he was the son of Florence Atchison. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. June Butts of Paris, Tenn., Mrs. Jeanette McKowan of St. Jo, Ind., and Mrs. Patsy Harris of Hillsboro, Texas; two sons, Larry Atchison of Montpelier, Ohio and Harold Atchison of Camden; thirteen grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Atchison was retired from L & N Railroad." The Camden Chronicle 3 Dec 1980 Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - FLORENCE Grave Number 423 Born - 1883 Died - 1907 Parents - Jessie P. Atchison & Della Moore Spouse - Children - 1) Jessie L. 2) Loin Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - JESSIE G. Grave Number 311 Born - 1893 Died - 1893 Parents - Jessie P. Atchison & Della Moore Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - JESSIE P. Grave Number 314 Born - 17 Aug 1850 Died - 1920 (1 Jan 1921) Parents - Adam Atchison & Margaret Ann Monroe Spouse - Della Moore Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - KIRKESY COLLIER Grave Number 80 Born - 15 Oct 1945 Died - 6 Aug 2004 Parents - Loin Sidney Atchison & Mary Caroline Collier Spouse - Mrs. Jerry Atchison Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mr. Kirksey Collier Atchison, age 58, passed away Friday, August 6, 2004 at his home in Big Sandy, Tenn. He was born October 15, 1945 in Faxon, Tenn., to Mrs. Mary Caroline Atchison and the late Loin Sydney Atchison. He was employed by Inland Paperboard and Packaging of New Johnsonville, Tenn. For 33 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Loin S. Atchison and his sister, Joyce Ball. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jerry Atchison, and their family, Tonya Jones, Carl "Bud" Berry, Bill "Joe" Berry, Leah Tharpe, Jason Pierpoint, Justin Pierpoint, Dava Hollingsworth, David Hollingsworth, Ryan Jones, Sara Berry, Jacob Berry, Peyton Tharpe, Olivia Tharpe, Gage Pierpoint, and Sidney Pierpoint. In addition to his mother, he is also survived by (brother) Johnny Dean Atchison, sister Frances Dowdy and several nieces and nephews." The Camden Chronicle 11 Aug 2004 Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - LOIN S. Grave Number 79 Born - 1907 Died - 30 Apr 1978 Parents - Florence Atchison Spouse - Mary Caroline Collier Children - 1) Frances 2) Joyce 3) Dean 4) Collier Marker - double marker Obituary - "Services for Loin Sidney Atchison, 71, were held Monday, May 1 at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Atchison died April 30 at Henry County General Hospital. Mr. Atchison was the son of the late Florence Atchison. He was an employee of the Track Dept. of L&N Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mary Collier Atchison, two daughters, Mrs. Frances Dowdy and Mrs. Joyce Ball, both of Big Sandy; two sons, Dean Atchison and Collier Atchison, both of Big Sandy; one brother, Lloyd (Doc) Atchison of Big Sandy and four grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 3 May 1978 Notes - inscription: Married Apr 15, 1931
Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - M. JANE Grave Number 744 Born - 18 Sep 1946 Died - 1 Feb 1958 Parents - Dock Atchison & Christine Harbinson Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Margaret Jane Atchison, 11-year-old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Dock Atchison of Faxon, passed away Saturday morning, Feb. 1, in a Paris clinic. She had been ill for several weeks. Services conducted b the Rev. W.W. Phillips and the Rev. B.H. Farnsworth were held Sunday afternoon at Faxon Methodist Church. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in charge. Besides her parents she is survived by two brothers, Dwayne Atchison, Faxon, and Harold Atchison, Camden; three sisters, Mrs. Jeanette McKown, Smyrna, Mrs. June Robbins, Big Sandy, and Patsy Atchison, Faxon; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Harbinson, Paris." The Camden Chronicle 7 Feb 1958 Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - MARY C. Grave Number 78 Born - 11 Feb 1911 Died - 5 Sep 2004 Parents - Ross Collier & Sallie McDaniel Spouse - Loin Sidney Atchison Children - 1) Frances 2) Joyce 3) Dean 4) Collier Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Mary Caroline Atchison, age 93, of Big Sandy, Tenn., were held Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Sister Lillian Stagner officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Atchison passed away Sunday, September 5 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tenn. She was born on February 11, 1911 in Benton County, Tenn. to the late Ross Collier and Sallie McDaniel. She was a homemaker and a member of Faxon Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Sidney Loin Atchison; a daughter, Joyce Ball and a son, Collier Atchison. Survivors include a daughter, Frances Dowdy, a son, Dean Atchison, both of Big Sandy; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 9 September 2004 Notes - inscription: Married Apr 15, 1931
Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - MARY H. Grave Number 310 Born - 1882 Died - 1882 Parents - Jessie P. Atchison & Della Moore Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - PEARL CHRISTINE Grave Number 743 Born - 24 Aug 1918 Died - 30 Aug 1999 Parents - W.N. Herbison & Flora Jane Westbrooks Spouse - Children - 1) June 2) Patsy 3) Janette 4) Larry 5) Margaret Jane 6) Bobby Dwayne Marker - single marker Obituary - "Christine Atchison, 81, of Caledonia Street in Paris died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 at Henry County Healthcare Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at McEvoy Funeral Home. Don Simmons of First Church of the Nazarene will officiate. Burial will follow in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Benton County. Chosen as pallbearers are Jimmy Parrish, Jeff Bratton, Vincent Dawson, Jimmy Glisson and James Tull. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today. Born in Hickman County on Aug. 24, 1918, she was daughter of W.N. and Flora Jane Westbrooks Herbison, both deceased. A hostess and waitress, she was a Baptist. She leaves two daughters, Patsy E. Parrish of Paris and Janette McKown of St. Joe, Ind.; one son, Larry D. Atchison of Tacoma, Wash.; one brother, J.B. Herbison of Paris. Three sisters, Ann Glisson of Paris, Nolene R. Essary of Milan, and Irene Yarbrough of Truman, Ark.; and 10 grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two daughters, Clara June Butts on March 7, 1993 and Margaret Jane Atchison, one son, Bobby Dwayne Price; and a grandchild." Notes - Last Name - ATCHISON First Name - VERGIE M. Grave Number 312 Born - 1888 Died - 1898 Parents - Jessie P. Atchison & Della Moore Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - BALDWIN First Name - ARTHUR R. Grave Number 854 Born - 18 Feb 1923 Died - 18 Sep 1983 Parents - A.H. Baldwin & Martha Koehn Spouse - Mary Ellen Young Children - 1) Ellen 2) Richard Marker - double marker & government marker Obituary - "Arthur Harrison Baldwin, 60, of Akron, Ohio, died at Akron General Hospital on September 18, 1983. Graveside services were held at Crooked Creek Cemetery on Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy was in charge. Born February 18, 1923 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, he was the son of A.H. Baldwin and Martha Koehan Baldwin. His mother survives. He is also survived by his wife, Mary Ellen (Young) Baldwin; one daughter, Ellen Baldwin, Akron, Ohio; one son, Richard Baldwin, Akron; one niece and two nephews." The Camden Chronicle 28 Sep 1983 Notes - government marker inscription: T Sgt. US Army WWII
Last Name - BALDWIN First Name - MARY E. Grave Number 853 Born - 11 May 1925 Died - 27 Dec 2002 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - BARNETT First Name - GRACE Grave Number 759 Born - 1901 Died - 1955 (3 May 1955) Parents - Bob Wyatt & Maggie Elizabeth Atchison Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Grace Wyatt Barnett, 54, passed away at the home of her brother, Nolan Wyatt, in Detroit, Mich. May 3. She was the daughter of the late Bob and Maggie Wyatt and was a former resident of Paris and Faxon. She professed faith in Christ several years ago and united with the Church of the Nazarene in Detroit and was a faithful member until her death. Services were held at Faxon Methodist Church Friday, May 6, by the Rev. W.W. Phillips, pastor, and the Rev. Bob Gray of Paris. Interment in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Camden Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Barnett is survived by her brother, Nolan Wyatt, and two sisters, Mrs. M.G. Christopher, Faxon, and Mrs. Ruby Miles, Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 13 May 1955 Notes - Last Name - BARROW First Name - EMMETT E. Grave Number 198 Born - 2 Apr 1892 Died - 23 Apr 1978 Parents - Morris Barrow & Louise McDougal Spouse - 1) Laura Garner 2) Lena Snell Children - 1) Codie 2) Edgar 3) Elroy 4) Carnell Marker - double marker Obituary - "Emmett E. Barrow, 86, of Centralia, Ill., died there in St. Mary's Hospital at 8 a.m. Sunday. A retired farmer, he was a former Henry County resident who had farmed in the Springville area. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at McEvoy Funeral Home with burial in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Benton County. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Born in Stewart County on April 2, 1892, Emmett Barrow was a son of the late Morris and Louise McDougal Barrow. He was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. He was first married to the former Laura Garner and later to the former Lena Snell, and both preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Codie Barrow, Paris, and Edgar and Elroy Barrow, both of Centralia; a stepson, G.T. Snell of Nashville; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ella Mary Asherbranner of Shelbyville, Mrs. June York of Akron, Ohio, and Mrs. Shirley Dixon of Nashville; 15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. A son, Carnell Barrow, died Nov. 9, 1973." The Paris Post-Intelligencer 24 Apr 1978 Notes - Last Name - BARROW First Name - LAURA J. Grave Number 197 Born - 1889 Died - 2 May 1942 Parents - John Garner & Mary Wheatley Spouse - Emmett E. Barrow Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Garner Barrow of Springville, who died in a Paris hospital early Saturday, were held Sunday afternoon at Crooked Creek Church by the Rev. Albert Melton. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Barrow, a native of Benton County was the daughter of the late Rev. John Garner and a sister of Esquire Monroe Garner, of the Crooked Creek Community. She is survived also by her husband, three sons and a sister, all of Springville." The Camden Chronicle 8 May 1942 Notes -
Last Name - BEARD First Name - ARNOLD Grave Number 916 Born - 1933 (27 Sep 1933) Died - 1993 (4 Apr 1993) Parents - Bedford Forest Beard & Lonna Williams Spouse - Evelyn Marie Newhouse Children - 1) Janice 2) Robin 3) David 4) Roger Marker - single marker & government marker Obituary - "Arnold R. Beard, age 59, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Sunday, April 4, 1993, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. The funeral was held Tuesday, April 6, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. at the New Beginning Church of God with Bro. Jeffery McKee officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. Mr. Beard was born September 27, 1993 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. His parents, Bedford Forest Beard and Lonna Williams Beard, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Marie Newhouse Beard, two daughters, Janice Garner, Big Sandy, Tennessee, Robin Pressley, Big Sandy, Tennessee, two sons, David Beard, Big Sandy, Tennessee, Roger Beard, Big Sandy, Tennessee, four sisters, Linda Lumpkin, Alabama, Margaret Dean, Fulton, Kentucky, Patsy Beard, Virginia, Doris Pettigrew, Big Sandy, Tennessee, one brother, Hershell Beard, Hornbeak, Tennessee, and ten grandchildren. Mr. Beard was a retired commercial fisherman, Korean War Veteran and a member of The New Beginning Church of God." The Camden Chronicle 7 Apr 1993 Notes - government marker inscription: PFC US Army
Last Name - BERRY First Name - ALBERT C. Grave Number 47 Born - 17 Jun 1877 Died - 14 Feb 1954 Parents - James Henry Berry & Tennessee C. Spouse - Cora Ellis Children - 1) Tessie 2) Virginia 3) Rodney 4) Henry 5) W.L. Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for A. Clint Berry, 76, who died at his home in Paris Monday were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McEvoy Funeral Home. The Rev. W.W. Phillips and the Rev. John D. Lunden will officiate. Masonic rites were held at the graveside at Crooked Creek Cemetery near Faxon. Mr. Berry was a member of the Methodist Church and the New Portland Masonic Lodge for more than 50 years. He was a retired L&N railroad section foreman. He is survived by his widow, the former Miss Cora Ellis; two daughters, Mrs. Tessie Wade and Mrs. Virginia Enoch, both of Detroit, Mich.; three sons, Henry Berry, Paris, W.L. Berry, Memphis, and Rodney Berry of California; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 19 Feb 1954 Notes - inscription: Masonic emblem
Last Name - BERRY First Name - ARTHUR Grave Number 59 Born - 1861 Died - 1906 Parents - Spouse - Addie Vester Children - Ora Estelle Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Inscription: Father
Last Name - BERRY First Name - CORA A. Grave Number 46 Born - 11 Mar 1885 Died - 22 Sep 1966 Parents - George Ellis & Jemima E. Durden Spouse - Albert Clint Berry Children - 1)Tessie 2) Virginia 3) Rodney 4) C.H. Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. A.C. Berry 4119 Wilett, Memphis, died Thursday evening at 5 o'clock in a Memphis hospital. She was 81. She was a former resident of Paris but for the past 12 years had made her home with a daughter in Memphis. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at McEvoy Chapel. Burial will be in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Benton County. McEvoy Funeral Home will be in charge of all arrangements. The body is at the funeral home. Born March 11, 1885 in Stewart County, she was the daughter of the late George Ellis. She was married in 1902 to A.C. Berry and he preceded her in death February 14, 1954. She was a member of Calvary Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Reuben Wade, Detroit, and Mrs. Ollie Enoch, Memphis; two sons, Rodney Berry, San Diego, Calif. And C.H. Berry, Huntingdon; two half-sisters, Mrs. Edith Sexton, Dover and Mrs. Mary Francis Flood, Clarksville, and one half-brother, Carlos Berry, Paris; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren." The Paris Post-Intelligencer 23 Sep 1966 Notes - Last Name - BERRY First Name - DORA Grave Number 100 Born - 17 Aug 1875 Died - 8 Jan 1909 Parents - Spouse - Thomas N. Berry Children - 1) George D. 2) Annie 3) Earl Blake 4) Thomas Paul 5) Rubyl Marker - single marker Obituary - "Dora Berry died 8 Jan 1909 West Paris, age 32 years, married, buried Faxon, Tenn., wife of Tom Berry, leaves 4 children." McEvoy Funeral Home Records Notes - marker damaged by tornado Feb 2008
Last Name - BERRY First Name - J.F. Grave Number 103 Born - 30 Nov 1867 Died - 8 Jan 1929 Parents - James H. Berry & ___ Wheatley Spouse - 1) Katie Graham 2) Lillian Ross Children - 1) Rosa L. 2) Tennessee Ethel 3) Eulah Jane 4) Dallas Marie Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - BERRY First Name - JIM Grave Number 115 Born - 1839 Died - 1907 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - BERRY First Name - PIERCE Grave Number 58 Born - 31 Jul 1872 Died - 18 Jun 1906 Parents - James H. Berry & Tennessee Spouse - Jemima Elizabeth Durden Ellis Berry Children - 1) Raymond P. Berry 2) Carlos Berry Marker - single marker Obituary - The community was shocked by the death of R.P. Berry, which occurred at 1 p.m. Monday, after an illness of nearly two weeks. He had just returned home from Huntingdon where he had been in school the past year, graduating there in the scientific course with the honor of class valedictorian. He was ill when he arrived here, and was never able to leave his bed. Mr. Berry was a young man of high aspirations, and had a bright future before him. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, had served as magistrate and was indeed a good and useful citizen. The remains were given burial at Crooked Creek Tuesday with Masonic honors. His wife and three children have the sympathy of many friends." The Camden Chronicle 22 Jun 1906, from Faxon 19 Jun 1906 Notes - Last Name - BERRY First Name - RUBY Grave Number 63 Born - 20 Feb 1898 Died - 13 Dec 1898 Parents - Thomas N. Berry & Dora Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Inscription: Daughter of T.N & D.B. Berry
Last Name - BERRY First Name - TENNIE C. Grave Number 62 Born - 1840 Died - 13 Jul 1901 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Miss Tennie Berry died Saturday night and was buried Sunday." The Camden Chronicle 19 Jul 1901 from Dogtown Notes -
Last Name - BERRY First Name - THOMAS N. Grave Number 101 Born - 12 Jun 1875 Died - 16 Oct 1918 Parents - James H. Berry & Tennessee C. Spouse - Dora Children - 1) George D. 2) Annie 3) Earl Blake 4) Thomas Paul 5) Ruby Marker - Woodmen of the World Memorial marker Obituary - "Newton Berry died at Paris last Wednesday. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Crooked Creek where he was laid to rest last Friday morning with funeral services by Rev. C.B. Clayton. He is survived by four children." The Camden Chronicle 25 Oct 1918 From Wheatley Notes - Last Name - BRASFIELD First Name - MARTY RAY Grave Number 666 Born - 20 Sep 1973 Died - 25 May 2000 Parents - James Brasfield & Deborah Kay Cooper Spouse - Juanita Fields Children - Kelsey Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mr. Marty Ray Brasfield, age 26, of Big Sandy, died Sunday, May 28, 2000 at Camden General Hospital. Mr. Brasfield was born on September 20, 1973 in Henry County. He was employed at the Berrypatch and a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church in Dresden, TN. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Leonard Greer officating. Burial will follow at Crooked Creek Cemetery. Survivors include parents, James Brasfield of Brownsville, TN; Debbie Cooper Horton of Big Sandy and step-father Kenny Ray Horton of Paris; wife, Juanita Fields Brasfield of Dresden, daughter Kelsey Brasfield of Camden; two step-daughters, Jennifer Powell and Jessica Fields, both of Dresden; step-son Jason Fields of Dresden; three half-brothers, David, Daniel and James Brandon Brasfield, all of Brownsville, TN; grandparents Pauline Kent of Brownsville and J.W. and Ann Horton of Camden, grandmother Clara Cooper of Big Sandy; three uncles, Raymond, Larry and Eddie Cooper, all of Big Sandy; two aunts, Doris Wade of CT, and Judy Cooper of Jackson, TN; and special friend Diana Tyler of Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 1 Jun 2000 Notes - Last Name - BRATSCHI First Name - ALFRED GILBERT (A.G.) Grave Number 877 Born - 15 Apr 1917 Died - 18 Sep 1987 Parents - Rice Bratschi & Velma Weaver Spouse - Dorothy Ann Henry Children - 1) Jan 2) Sandra 3) Wayne 4) Michael 5) Donald 6) Randy 7) Roger Marker - double marker & government marker Obituary - "Alfred Gilbert (A.G.) Bratschi, 70, of Big Sandy, was pronounced dead on arrival at Benton Community Hospital Friday, Sept. 18, 1987. Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Vernon Turner officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Bratschi was born April 15, 1917 in Erin, the son of the late Rice and Velma Weaver Bratschi. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Henry Bratschi, two daughters, Jan Martin of Hernando, Miss., and Sandra Bratschi of Camden; five sons, Capt. Wayne Bratschi of Yokukosi, Japan, Michael Bratschi of California, Don Bratschi of Jackson, Randy Bratschi of Senatobia, Miss., and Robert (Roger) Bratschi of Big Sandy; two sisters, Margaret Beecham of New Johnsonville and Johni Steiner of Boston, Mass.; one brother, Bill Bratschi of Maryland; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Bratschi was a retired truck driver, a veteran of World War II and a Baptist." The Camden Chronicle 23 Sep 1987 Notes - government marker inscription: US Army WW II
Last Name - BRATSCHI First Name - DOROTHY ANN Grave Number 876 Born - 1 Nov 1920 Died - 20 Feb 1993 Parents - William Henry & Lula Leonard Spouse - Alfred Gilbert Bratschi Children - 1) Jan 2) Sandra 3) Wayne 4) Donald 5) Michael 6) Roger 7) Randy Marker - double marker Obituary - "Dorothy Ann Bratschi, age 72, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Saturday, February 20, 1993 at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The funeral was held Tuesday, February 23, 1993 at 2:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Jeffrey McKee officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. Mrs. Bratschi was born November 1, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her parents, William Henry and Lula Leonard Henry preceded her in death. Her husband, Albert Gilbert Bratschi preceded her in death September 18, 1987. Survivors include two daughters, Jan Martin, Coldwater, Mississippi, Sandra Sanders, Big Sandy, Tennessee; five sons, Wayne Bratschi, Philippines, Donald Bratschi, Coward, South Carolina, Michael Bratschi, San Diego, California, Robert Bratschi, Big Sandy, Tennessee, Randy Bratschi, Coward, South Carolina; two sisters, Carrie Coke, Memphis, Tennessee, Lois Broyles, Lake Placid, Florida; three brothers, Bryant Henry, Memphis, Tennessee, Hubert Henry, Orlando, Florida, Marvin Henry, Memphis, Tennessee; 24 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bratschi was a very active member of the New Beginning Church and a member of the Eastern Star at Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 24 Feb 1993 Notes - Last Name - BURDETT First Name - C.D. (TOBY) Grave Number 581 Born - 25 Sep 1944 Died - 17 Apr 1997 Parents - Abe Burdett & Eunice Buckelew Spouse - Norma Fannie Wheatley Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Coleman Dean (Toby) Burdett, 52, of Big Sandy, died Thursday, April 17 at his residence. He was a truck driver and a Methodist. Services were held on Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy. Bro. Dossie Wheatley officiated. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Burdett was born September 25, 1944 in Alabama. He was the son of Eunice Buckelew of Kymsonia, Kentucky, and the late Abe Burdett. He is survived by his wife, Norma Wheatley Burdett, five daughters, Cheryl Proctor of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Nicole Perkins of Canton, Michigan, Terri Durocher of Houston, Texas, Michelle Hughes of Dearborn, Michigan and Lori Raymer of Grayslake, Illinois; three sisters, Maxine Phillips of Santee, California, Abilene Cole and Jean Hollums, both of Symsonia, Kentucky; two brothers, Jim Burdett and Ron Burdett, both of Symsonia, Kentucky; and ten grandchildren." Notes - Last Name - BURDETT First Name - NORMA F. Grave Number 582 Born - Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - Notes -
Last Name - BUTTS First Name - C. JUNE A. Grave Number 742 Born - 1940 (1 Jul 1940) Died - 1993 (7 Mar 1993) Parents - Jessie Lloyd (Dock) Atchison & Pearl Christine Herbison Spouse - Kenneth Butts Children - 1) Judy 2) Cindy 3) Rebecca 4) Bruce Robins Marker - single marker Obituary - "Milan native Clara June Butts, 52, of Morningside Village, former employee of Holley carburetor plant, died early Sunday morning, March 7, 1993, after an illness. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ridgeway Morticians with Dale Gallimore officiating. Burial will be in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Benton County. Visitation is 3:30-8:30 p.m. today. Named as pallbearers were Larry McGowen, Minor Parrish and Jon Herbison. Mrs. Butts was born July 1, 1940, daughter of Christine Herbison Atchison of Paris and the late Jessie Lloyd "Doc" Atchison. She was married in 1967 to Kenneth Butts, who survives. A homemaker, she was disabled. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by three daughters, Judy Turner of Camden, Cindy Wimberly of Chicago, Ill., and Rebecca Robins of Paris; two sisters, Patsy Parrish of Paris and Janette McGowen of St. Joe. Ind.; two brothers, Larry Atchison of Washington state and Harold Atchison of Camden; and four grandchildren, David Pinson, Jina Leach, Virgil Wimberly and Josh Robins. Preceding her in death were a son, Bruce Robins in 1979; a sister, Jane Atchison, and a brother, Bobby Dwayne Price." The Paris Post-Intelligencer 8 Mar 1993 Notes - Last Name - BYRD First Name - Grave Number 551 Born - Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - Small stone marked Byrd, no grave Obituary - Notes - Last Name - BYRD First Name - Grave Number 552 Born - Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - Small stone marked Byrd, no grave Obituary - Notes - Last Name - BYRD First Name - ANNA ELIZA Grave Number 502 Born - 10 Dec 1870 Died - 29 Oct 1942 Parents - Rodgers Spouse - 1) Francis Asbury Byrd 2) __ Lindsey Children - 1) Walter Nesbitt 2) James Harley 3) Dorothy Lee 4) Howard Taft Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Eliza Byrd Lindsey, 73, died Oct. 29 at her home in Detroit, Mich., her body was shipped here Sunday. Funeral services were conducted Monday evening, Nov. 2, at Crooked Creek Church by the Rev. Mr. Phillips, pastor of the Nazarene Church of Paris. She was a loyal member of the Nazarene Church at Faxon. Surviving her are: one sister, Mrs. Zadie Robbins of Faxon; one daughter, Mrs. Vernel Hoffman of Detroit; three sons, Howard and Walter of Faxon, and Harley of W. Virginia; twelve grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She had made her home in Detroit for the past several years." The Camden Chronicle 6 Nov 1942 Notes - Last Name - BYRD First Name - CORINNE HILL Grave Number 301 Born - 27 May 1913 Died - 1 Jan 1998 Parents - James Manley Hill & Maggie Winters Spouse - Howard Taft Byrd Children - 1)Jerry F. 2) Lawrence 3) Charles Marker - double marker Obituary - Corinne C. Byrd of Paris, TN, 84, died January 1, 1998 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, January 4, 1998 at LeDon Chapel by Rev. John Adkins, with burial in the Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy, TN. Mrs. Byrd was born May 27, 1913 in Big Sandy, TN to the late Jim and Maggie Winters Hill. She was married in 1934 to Howard T. Byrd, who died in 1979. Mrs. Byrd was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, a 22-year employee at the carburetor plant in Paris, and a member of the Senior Citizens Club. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Nell Lindsey, Myrtie Jane Hill, Oneida Scholes and Loonie Hill; and two brothers, Louie Hill and Claudie Hill. She is survived by three sons, Jerry F. Byrd, Paris, TN, Lawrence Byrd, Warren, MI and Charles Byrd, Chicago, IL; three brothers, Fred Hill, Flat Rock, MI, Lonnie B. Hill, McEwen, TN and O'Neal Hill, Mosheim, TN; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 8 Jan 1998 Notes - inscription: Married Apr 30, 1934
Last Name - BYRD First Name - HOWARD TAFT Grave Number 302 Born - 8 Jan 1909 Died - 10 Aug 1979 Parents - Francis Asbury Byrd & Anna Eliza Rodgers Spouse - Corinne Hill Children - 1) Lawrence (Sonny) 2) Charles 3) Jerry Marker - double marker Obituary - "Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of Mr. Howard Byrd of Paris who passed away August 10. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. He was a brother-in-law to Mrs. Nell Lindsey of Faxon." The Camden Chronicle West Danville News 15 August 1979 Notes - inscription: Married Apr 30, 1934
Last Name - BYRD First Name - INFANT Grave Number 0 Born - Died - Parents - Hurley Byrd & Rosa Vester Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - info from Luna Mae Todd
Last Name - BYRD First Name - INFANT Grave Number 0 Born - Died - 24 May 1924 Parents - Hurley Byrd & Rosa Vester Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - BYRD First Name - VIOLA J. Grave Number 550 Born - 19 Mar 1897 Died - 24 Aug 1993 Parents - James Henderson Greer & Angeline Byrd Spouse - Walter Nesbit Byrd Children - 1) Luna Mae 2) Mildred Louise 3) Everett 4) Shirley Marker - double marker Obituary - "Viola Jane Byrd, age 96, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Tuesday, August 24, 1993 at Valley Regional Hospital, Camden, Tennessee. The funeral was held Thursday, August 26, 1993, at 2:00 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Big Sandy with Bro. Marion Caruthers and Sis. Lillian Stagner officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. Mrs. Byrd was born March 19, 1897 in Benton County, Tennessee. Her parents, James Henderson Greer and Angeline Bird Greer preceded her in death. Her husband, Walter N. Byrd whom she married on March 2, 1913 also preceded her in death on April 9, 1960. Two sisters, Ethel Rogers and Dale Goforth, two halfsisters, Martha Pierce and Candice Bird Rogers, one brother, John Logan Greer and three half brothers, France Greer, Leonard Greer, Robert Greer, one daughter Mildred Louise Byrd died at 7-1/2 months old, one granddaughter, Karen Jane Byrd, all preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Luna Mae Todd, Big Sandy, Tennessee, two sons, Everett N. Byrd, Camden, Tennessee, Shirley R. Byrd, Big Sandy, Tennessee, eleven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Byrd was a homemaker and a member of Big Sandy Church of God of Prophecy." The Camden Chronicle 16 Aug 1993 Notes - Last Name - BYRD First Name - WALTER N. Grave Number 549 Born - 8 May 1893 Died - 9 Apr 1960 Parents - Francis Asbury Byrd & Anna Eliza Rodgers Spouse - Viola J. Greer Children - 1) Luna Mae 2) Mildred Louise 3) Everett 4) Shirley Marker - double marker Obituary - "Walter Nesbit Byrd passed away Saturday morning, April 9, at his home in Faxon, at the age of 67 years. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Viola Byrd, three children, Mrs. W.R. Todd, and Richard Byrd, Chicago, Ill., Everett Byrd, New Johnsonville; two brothers, James Harley Byrd, Chicago, Howard Byrd, Paris; one sister, Mrs. Donnilly Hoffman, Detroit, Mich., eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held at Faxon Church of God at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11 conducted by the Rev. C.L. Crenshaw. Interment at Crooked Creek Cemetery, arrangements by Camden Funeral Home." The Camden Chronicle 15 Apr 1960 Notes - Last Name - CAPPS First Name - ETHEL LEE Grave Number 437 Born - 17 Apr 1882 Died - 5 Nov 1882 Parents - Poke Capps & Amanda Ann Gross Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - CARTER First Name - ASHLEY N. Grave Number 685 Born - 4 Sep 1992 Died - 31 Oct 1992 Parents - Thersa Maria Carter Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Ashley Nicole Carter, age 2 months, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Saturday, October 31, 1992 at Valley Regional Hospital in Camden, Tennessee. The funeral was held Monday, November 2, 1992 at graveside in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Bro. Jeff McKee officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. She was born September 4, 1992 in McKenzie, Tennessee. Survivors include her mother, Thersa Maria Carter of Big Sandy, one brother, Matthew James Carter, grandparents Bobby and Nancy Carter of Big Sandy, great-grandmothers Charlotte Fox and Joyce Carter." The Camden Chronicle 4 Nov 1992 Notes - Last Name - CARTER First Name - GRANVILLE S. Grave Number 659 Born - 1890 (6 Feb 1889) Died - 1976 (26 Dec 1976) Parents - Jeff Carter & Mary Ellen Akers Spouse - Children - 1) Rosemond 2) Charles 3) Harmon Marker - single marker & government marker Obituary - "Mr. Granville Sullivan Carter, age 87, died Sunday, December 26, 1976 at the Ideal Rest Home in Mobile, Alabama. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday. December 27 at the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel in Big Sandy with Rev. John Seigree officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Carter was born in Benton County on February 6, 1889. He was a retired railroad brakeman, a Mason and a WWII Veteran. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rosemond Conway of Memphis; two sons, Charles Carter of Mobile, AL and Harmon Carter of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Violet Silloway of Mobile, Ala.; a brother Henry Carter of Mobile, Ala.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 29 Dec 1976 Notes - marker inscription: Daddy; Government marker inscription: Sgt. US Army WW I
Last Name - CARTER First Name - JOAN CYNTHIA Grave Number 684 Born - 1947 (22 Aug 1947) Died - 1984 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - CARTER First Name - MARY ELLEN Grave Number 608 Born - 1874 Died - 1910 (Jan 1910) Parents - William R. Akers & Mintia Arbell Garner Spouse - Jeff Carter Children - 1) Granville S. 2) Oscar Lee 3) Gertrude 4) Alice Marker - single marker Obituary - "The remains of Mrs. Ellen Carter, who died in Memphis, arrived here Saturday and were buried at Crooked Creek Cemetery in the evening. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Akers of this place and moved to Memphis about a year ago. She was a good christian lady, and a host of friends deeply sympathize with the husband and four children." The Camden Chronicle, from Faxon, 21 Jan 1910 Notes - Last Name - CARTER First Name - MATTHEW JAMES Grave Number 686 Born - 31 Jul 1986 Died - 30 Apr 2005 Parents - Chris Mosley & Thersa Maria Carter Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Matthew James Carter, age 18, of Big Sandy, TN were held Wednesday, April 4, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. at Big Sandy High School Gymnasium with Bro. Randy Miller officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Carter passed away Saturday, April 30, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born July 31, 1986 in Paris, to Chris Mosley of Camden and Thersa Carter Sharum of Big Sandy. He was a senior at Big Sandy High School and a member of Faxon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ashley Carter. In addition to his parents he is survived by his stepfather David Sharum of Big Sandy, two sisters, Miranda Carter and Destiny Sharum, a brother, Dustin Sharum and grandparents Bobby and Nancy Carter, all of Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 4 May 2005 Notes - Last Name - CARTER First Name - OSCAR LEE Grave Number 657 Born - 1892 Died - 1918 (22 Jan 1918) Parents - Jeff Carter & Mary Ellen Akers Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - marker inscription: Brother
Last Name - CARTER First Name - ROY W. Grave Number 687 Born - 4 Oct 1914 Died - 10 Oct 1987 Parents - Dennis Carter & Beatrice Spouse - Joyce Margaret McKinnon Children - 1) Shelba 2) Debbie 3) Roy Dwaine 4) Bobby 5) Dennis 6) Gary Marker - government marker/US Army WW II Obituary - "Roy William Carter, 73, of Route 2, Big Sandy, died at Henry County Medical Center in Paris Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10, 1987. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Vernon Turner and Sis. Becky Cary officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Carter was born Oct. 4, 1914 in Missouri, the son of Beatrice Carter of Advance, Mo., and the late Dennis Carter. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Margaret McKinnon Carter; two daughters, Shelba Dilda of Portage, Ind., and Debbie Lightfoot of Big Sandy; one step-daughter, Joyce M. Davison of Portage, Ind.; four sons, Roy Dwaine Carter of Holbert, Ind., Bobby Carter and Dennis Carter, both of Big Sandy, and Gary Carter of Lake Station, Ind.; one step-son, Jerome Frank Sullivan of Paris; one brother, Marion Carter of Advance, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Carter was a veteran of World War II and a retired payloader operator after 25 years with U.S. Steel Mill in Gary, Ind." The Camden Chronicle 14 Oct 1987 Notes – Government marker inscription: Pvt. US Army WW II
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - ANNIE VERLENA Grave Number 618 Born - 11 Mar 1934 Died - 6 Feb 2000 Parents - Verlie Christopher & Audra Lee Wheatley Spouse - 1) Charles Lloyd 2) Robert Cudnik 3) Tommy Sterling Children - 1) Charlene 2) Diana 3) Charles 4) Jerry 5) Kenneth 6) Steven Marker - single marker Obituary - "Annie Verlena Christopher Sterling, age 65, died at her Big Sandy residence on Sunday, February 6, 2000. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy, with Bro. Dossie Wheatley officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. She was born March 11, 1934 in Benton County, the daughter of the late Verlie Christopher and Audra Wheatley Cuthbertson of Trenton, TN. She was manager of the Bridge Street Café in Big Sandy. In addition to her mother, she is survived by two daughters, Charlene Connelly of Clinton Township, MI and Diana Burke of Belleville, MI; four sons, Charles Lloyd of Bruceton, Jerry Lloyd and Kenneth Cudnick, both of Big Sandy, and Steven Lloyd of CA; two sisters, Dorice Camilla Denham and Judy Curtis, both of Big Sandy; a brother, Wilbur Christopher of St. Louis, MO; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Stockdale." The Camden Chronicle 10 Feb 2000 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - CARL GREEN Grave Number 839 Born - 12 Jan 1923 Died - 23 Apr 1997 Parents - James Nute Christopher & Minnie Lola Hall Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker & government marker Obituary - "Carl G. Christopher, 74, of Memphis, formerly of Big Sandy, died Wednesday, April 23, at Veteran's Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired pipe installer from Stanley Mechanical Contractors, a member of St. Stephen's Methodist Church, and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Marines. Services were held on Friday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy. Bro. Lowell Council officiated. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Christopher was born January 12, 1923, in Benton County. He was the son of the late James Nute Christopher and Minnie Lola Hall Christopher. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Jones, and a brother, Fred Christopher. He is survived by a stepson, Billy Grey of Texarkana, Texas; a brother, Charles Louis Christopher of Memphis; and two step-grandchildren, Billy and Cliff Grey." The Camden Chronicle 1 May 1997 Notes - government marker inscription: S Sgt.US Marine Corps WW II
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - CHARLA ANN Grave Number 31 Born - 24 Aug 1966 Died - 26 Feb 1979 Parents - Marion Gene Christopher & Leona Roney Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Services for Charla Ann Christopher, 12, were held Friday, Mar 2 at First Baptist Church in Big Sandy with Rev. Hillery Robbins officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Miss Christopher died Monday Feb 26 at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She was a member of Crusade Baptist Church in Copley, Ohio. Survivors include her parents, Marion Gene and Leona Roney Christopher; three sisters, Jenny Lynn Christopher, Dearborn, MI; Jacqueline Christopher and Renee Christopher, both of Copley, Ohio; and one brother, Jerrold Lee Christopher, Akron, Ohio." The Camden Chronicle 7 Mar 1979 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - CHARLES LOIS Grave Number 832 Born - 15 Dec 1925 Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - CHARLIE THOMAS Grave Number 833 Born - 1 May 1892 Died - 19 Dec 1966 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Tennessee Estelle Hall Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Services for Charlie Thomas Christopher, 74, were held Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the Faxon Methodist Church. The Rev. W.W. Phillips officiated and burial was in the Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Christopher died at a local hospital Monday, Dec. 19. He is survived by his wife, Estelle, four brothers, George and C.H. (Garland) of Big Sandy, Nute of Memphis and M.G. (Dick) of Faxon. Mr. Christopher was a retired L&N Railroad employee, a member of Modern Woodmen and a member of the Faxon Methodist Church." The Camden Chronicle 22 Dec 1966 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - DON Grave Number 764 Born - 1903 (18 Jul 1903) Died - 1962 (14 Nov 1962) Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Nova Lee Robbins Children - 1) Infant 2) Carolyn Novell Marker - double marker Obituary - "Don Christopher, 59, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, in a Paris hospital. Remains are at Stockdale- Malin Funeral Home, Big Sandy. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Nova Christopher, Faxon; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Akers, Memphis; five brothers, George and Garland Christopher, Big Sandy, Charlie and Dick Christopher, Faxon, and Newt Christopher, Memphis; two grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 15 Nov 1962 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - ESTELLE HALL Grave Number 834 Born - 20 Feb 1895 Died - 7 Apr 1962 Parents - Emory Green Hall & Mary Hassietine Robbns Spouse - Charlie Thomas Christopher Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Estelle Hall Christopher, 67, died Saturday morning, April 7, in a Paris hospital. Services conducted by the Rev. John Bradley and the Rev. W.W. Phillips were held Monday afternoon at Faxon Methodist Church. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Christopher was a member of Faxon Methodist Church. Her parents were the late Emory Green and Hatlie (Hassie) Robins Hall. Survived by her husband, Charlie Christopher, Faxon; sisters, Mrs. C.B. Christopher, Paris and Mrs. Taylor Wheatley, Faxon; brothers, Sidney Hall, Camden and Herschell Hall, Detroit, Mich.; several nieces and nephews, including Fred Christopher, Camden, Mrs. Lloyd Jones and Carl Christopher, Memphis, and Lois Christopher, Faxon, to whom she was a devoted foster mother." The Camden Chronicle 12 Apr 1962 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - ETHEL M. Grave Number 34 Born - 1896 Died - 1911 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - FRED L. Grave Number 35 Born - 1898 Died - Jul 1906 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - GEORGE C. Grave Number 39 Born - 13 Dec 1889 Died - 11 May 1967 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Merle Davis Children - 1) Willean 2) Leoda 3) James C. 4) Clara Bell 5) Nathan 6) William F. 7) Hillary G. 8) Merle Irene 9) Paul H. 10) Francis A. Marker - double marker Obituary - "George Curtis Christopher, 77, of Big Sandy died Thursday, May 11 in Nobles Hospital in Paris. Funeral services were held May 13 at the Faxon Methodist Church with Rev. T.F. Samples of Nashville, Rev. Charlie Hall and Rev. W.W. Phillips of Big Sandy officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Christopher's survivors are five daughters; Mrs. Cecil Nance, Mrs. J.N. Hutchinson, Mrs. Travis French, all of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Milton Brewer of Paris and Mrs. Sammie Lowry of Memphis; five sons, Clifton Christopher of Mason Hall, Tenn., Nathan of Faxon, Frank of Big Sandy, Hillary of Detroit, Mich., and Paul Christopher of Waco, Texas; three brothers, Marion Dick Christopher of Faxon, Newt of Memphis and Garland of Big Sandy; 42 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 18 May 1967 Notes - marker inscription: Brother
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - HILARY G. Grave Number 40 Born - 1 Jul 1923 Died - 22 Nov 1974 Parents - George Curtis Christopher & Annie Merle Davis Spouse - 1) Nella Mae Melton 2) Jewell Holland Wheatley Maddox Children - Randall Wayne Christopher Marker - single marker & government marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Mr. Hillary Green Christopher were held Tuesday afternoon, Nov 26 at the Stockdale- Malin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Christopher, age 51, died at the Benson Hospital in Benson, Arizona on Friday, Nov 22, 1974. Born in Benton County on Jul 1, 1923, he was the son of Annie Davis Christopher and the late George Curtis Christopher. He was married to Mrs. Jewell Holland Christopher, who survives. Mr. Christopher was a retired car salesman, veteran of WWII and a Mason. Surviving him in addition to his mother and widow are two stepdaughters, Mrs. Jerry D. Berry and Mrs. Charlotte Forrest, both of Big Sandy, a son Randall Wayne Christopher of Detroit, Mich., five sisters, Mrs. Frances Lowry of Memphis, Mrs. Irene French of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Clara Belle Brewer of Paris, Mrs. Willene Allen and Mrs. Leoda Hutchison, both of Big Sandy; four brothers, James C. Christopher, Nathan D. Christopher and William F. Christopher, all of Big Sandy and Paul H. Christopher of Waco, TX, and four step-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 27 Nov 1974 Notes - single marker inscription: Mason, 4th son of George C.; Government marker inscription: SM1 US Navy
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - INFANT Grave Number 762 Born - Died - 17 Mar 1924 Parents - John Donley (Don) Christopher & Nova Lee Robbins Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - JAMES C. Grave Number 37 Born - 1852 Died - 1906 Parents - Solomon Christopher & Isabella Snider Spouse - Laura Bell Wilson Children - 1) Jenevie 2) George 3) Charlie Thomas 4) James Newt 5) Ethel M. 6) Fred L. 7) Marion G. 8) Donley 9) Garland Marker - double marker Obituary - "James Christopher is dead, after a short illness. He leaves a wife and several children, to whom we extend sympathy." The Camden Chronicle 9 Mar 1906, Crooked Creek Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - JAMES FRED Grave Number 838 Born - 27 Feb 1919 Died - 18 Jul 1986 Parents - James Nute Christopher & Minnie Lola Hall Spouse - Evelyn French White Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "James Fred Christopher, 67, of Paris died at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson Friday, July 18, 1986. Funeral services were Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Sister Becky Cary officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rob Jones, Mutt Durdin, Wilton French, Ralph Roberts, Glenn Pafford and John H. French. Mr. Christopher was born Feb. 27, 1919 in Henry County. He was the son of Newt Christopher and Lola Hall Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn French White Christopher of Paris; one sister, Ruth Christopher Jones, Memphis; two brothers, Carl Green Christopher of Memphis and Charles Lois Christopher of Trenton. He was a member of Faxon Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason, a charter member of Camden Elks Club and was employed with TVA." The Camden Chronicle 23 Jul 1986 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - JAMES NUTE Grave Number 836 Born - 17 Jan 1894 Died - 29 Jun 1971 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - 1) Lola Hall 2) Stella Mae Parker Children - 1) Ruth 2) James Fred 3) Carl Green 4) Charles Lois Marker - single marker Obituary - "Services for James Nute Christopher, 77, of Memphis, Tenn., were at 11:00 a.m. Thurs., July 1, at Faxon United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lowell Councell of Memphis, TN officiating. Burial was in the Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home, Big Sandy, in charge. Mr. Christopher, a native of Benton County and born here January 17, 1894, died Tuesday, June 29 at St. Joseph Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Christopher was the son of the late Jim and Laura Wilson Christopher and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Stella Mae Parker Christopher; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Jones, Memphis; three sons, James Fred, Camden, Carl G., Odessa, Texas, and Charles Lois, Memphis; one brother, Garland H. Christopher, Big Sandy. He was a retired employee of the L and N Railroad and member of the Methodist Church." The Camden Chronicle 7 Jul 1971 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - JENEVIE Grave Number 38 Born - 8 Mar 1888 Died - 11 Dec 1899 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "After much suffering Miss Jennie Christopher died yesterday at 4 a.m. The interment took place at Crooked Creek Cemetery today. We extend sympathy to the bereaved parents and relatives." The Camden Chronicle 15 Dec 1899 Faxon December 12 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - JOE RAY Grave Number 30 Born - 16 Sep 1926 Died - 21 Jun 1999 Parents - Marion G. Christopher & Minnie Lee Wyatt Spouse - Children - 1) Kenneth Ray 2) Connie Marker - single marker with photo & government marker Obituary - "Joe Ray Christopher, age 72, died at his residence in Big Sandy on Monday, June 21, 1999. Mr. Christopher was born Sep 16, 1926 in Faxon, TN to the late Marion G. and Minnie Lee Wyatt Christopher. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a semi-retired driver for a State of Tennessee agency, a heavy equipment operator, and a member of the Big Sandy Fire Department. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 1999, at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy, with Bro. Randy Miller officiating. Burial is to be in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Preceded in death by a sister, Johnnie F. Warmack, he is survived by a daughter, Connie Hollingsworth, a son, Kenneth Ray Christopher, and a brother, Gene Christopher, all of Big Sandy; grandchildren Phil Christopher, Melanie Barnes Shelton, Brian Barnes, Ryan Smith and Lucinda Daughty; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Joy Doherty of Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 24 Jun 1999 Notes - government marker inscription: Sgt. US Air Force WW II
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - LAURA B. Grave Number 36 Born - 2 Sep 1866 Died - 24 Jan 1941 Parents - Tom Wilson & Sallie Spouse - James Curtis Christopher Children - 1) Jenevie 2) George Curtis 3) Charlie Thomas 4) James Newt 5) Ethel M. 6) Fred L. 7) Marion G. 8) Donley 9) Garland Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Laura Christopher, 74, of Faxon, died at her home Friday evening, Jan 24. She had lived in blindness for four years and had been a member of the Nazarene Church of Faxon for several years. Survivors are six sons; George of Big Sandy, Newt, Don, Charlie, Dick, Garland of Faxon; two sisters, Mrs. Addie Duncan of Chattanooga and Mrs. Susie Tuggle of Nashville; one brother Jack Wilson of Mo.; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Crooked Creek Church by the Rev. O.J. Smith. Her remains were placed in the church cemetery." The Camden Chronicle 31 Jan 1941 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - LOLA HALL Grave Number 837 Born - 1901 (28 Apr 1901) Died - 1931 (16 Nov 1931) Parents - Emory Green Hall & Mary Hassietine Robbins Spouse - James Nute Christopher Children - 1) Ruth 2) James Fred 3) Carl Green 4) Charles Lois Marker - single marker Obituary - "We are sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Lola Christopher of Faxon who had been sick for the past few days." The Camden Chronicle, from Crooked Creek 13 Nov 1931 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - MARION G. Grave Number 33 Born - 18 Jan 1901 Died - 31 May 1967 Parents - James Curtis Christopher & Laura Bell Wilson Spouse - Minnie Lee Wyatt Children - 1) Johnnie Fay 2) Joe Ray 3) Marion Gene Marker - double marker Obituary - "M.G. (Dick) Christopher, 66, of Faxon died May 31 in Nobles Hospital in Paris. Funeral services were held Friday, June 2 at Faxon Methodist Church with Rev. W.W. Phillips, Rev. Charlie Hall and Rev. Jim White of Big Sandy officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Christopher was a retired farmer and had served on the Benton County School Board for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Lee Wyatt Christopher, a daughter, Mrs. James T. Warmack of Paris; two sons, Joe Ray Christopher of Big Sandy and Gene Christopher of Ecorse, Mich.; two brothers, Newt Christopher of Memphis and Garland Christopher of Big Sandy, and 7 grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 8 Jun 1967 Notes - double marker inscription: Married March 28, 1924
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - MINNIE L. Grave Number 32 Born - 6 Sep 1903 Died - 12 Aug 1978 Parents - Robert Wyatt & Margaret Atchison Spouse - Marion G. (Dick) Christopher Children - 1) Johnnie Fay 2) Joe Ray 3) Marion Gene Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Minnie Lee Christopher, 74, died Saturday, Aug 12 at Henry County General Hospital. Services were held Aug 15 at Faxon Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Byrum and Rev. Hillary Robbins officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Christopher was the daughter of Robert and Margaret Atchison Wyatt. She was a retired postmistress of Faxon, a member of the Faxon Methodist Church and a member of Eastern Star. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Johnnie Warmack, Paris; two sons, Joe Ray Christopher, Big Sandy, Gene Christopher, Copley, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Ruby Miles, Big Sandy; one brother, Nolan Wyatt, Detroit; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 16 Aug 1978 Notes - double marker inscription: Married March 28, 1924
Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - NOVA Grave Number 763 Born - 1903 (30 Dec 1903) Died - 19 - (22 Mar 1987) Parents - Robert D. Robbins & Luna Mae Collier Spouse - John Donley (Don) Christopher Children - 1) Infant 2) Carolyn Novell Marker - double marker Obituary - "Nova Lee Christopher, 83, of Faxon, died at Henry County Medical Center Sunday, March 22. Funeral services were today (Wednesday), March 25, at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Rev. Robert White of Trezevant officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Christopher was born Dec. 30, 1903 in Benton County, the daughter of the late Robert D. Robbins and Luna Mae Collier Robbins. Her husband, Don Christopher, preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Gustie Akers of Big Sandy and Mrs. Evelyn Fritz of Shelbyville; two grandsons, Donny Akers of Big Sandy and Dean Akers of Springville; and 5 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Christopher was Faxon correspondent for several years for The Camden Chronicle. She was a former employee of Faxon Post Office and a member of Faxon Methodist Church." The Camden Chronicle 25 Mar 1987 Notes - Last Name - CHRISTOPHER First Name - STELLA PARKER Grave Number 835 Born - 15 Mar 1899 Died - 21 Jun 1981 Parents - Homer Parker & Addie Wheatley Spouse - James Nute Christopher Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Stella Christopher, 82, died Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services were held Monday at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Rev. Lowell Council officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Christopher was the daughter of the late Homer and Addie Wheatley Parker. She was the widow of J.N. Christopher. She was a member of Springdale United Methodist Church. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ruth Jones, Memphis; three stepsons, Fred Christopher, Paris; Charles Christopher and Carl Christopher, both of Humboldt." The Camden Chronicle 24 Jun 1981 Notes -
Last Name - CLARK First Name - DYSON G. Grave Number 865 Born - 14 Jun 1930 Died - 30 Jun 1974 Parents - William Clark & Marion Gorst Spouse - Melba Allen Children - Daniel Glenn Clark Marker - double marker & government marker Obituary - "Dyson Glenn Clark, age 44, of Spring City, Tennessee, died Sunday, June 30, 1974 at Rhea County Hospital in Dayton, Tennessee. Services were held July 2 at 10 a.m. in the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Marquis officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. He was born in New York on June 14, 1930, son of William and Marion Gorst Clark. A Veteran of the Korean War, he was employed as an engineer with T.V.A. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Melba Allen Clark; a son, Daniel Glenn Clark of Spring City; a sister, Mrs. Dennie Bradburn of Powell, Tenn." The Camden Chronicle 3 Jul 1974 Notes - No names on double marker other than Clark. Government marker inscription: Sgt. US Army
Last Name - CLARK First Name - MELBA JEAN Grave Number 864 Born - 14 Mar 1940 Died - 25 Feb 1997 Parents - Daniel Allen & Effie Curtis Spouse - Dyson Glenn Clark Children - Daniel Clark Marker - double marker Obituary - "Melba Jean Clark, 56, of Camden, died Tuesday, February 25, at Camden General Hospital. She was a clerk and typist. She was a Baptist in faith. Services were held on Wednesday, February 26, at 3 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Camden. Bro. Greg Stanford officiated. Burial was in Crooked Creek in Big Sandy. Mrs. Clark was born March 14, 1940 in Humphreys County. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Allen and Effie Curtis Allen. She was married to Dyson Clark who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Allen. Mrs. Clark is survived by a son, Daniel Clark of Houston, Texas; and five sisters, Oneal George, Ruth Buchanan, Dorothy Buchanan and Margaret Baldwin, all of Camden, and Ruby Buchanan of Waverly." The Camden Chronicle 6 Mar 1997 Notes - No names on double marker other than Clark
Last Name - CLARK First Name - RALPH E. Grave Number 914 Born - 20 Mar 1961 Died - 28 Nov 1993 Parents - Richard Wayne Clark & Rozetta Evans Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker with photo & government marker Obituary - "Mr. Ralph Edward Clark, age 32, of Knoxville, Tennessee was dead on arrival at Goodlark Hospital in Dickson, Tennessee, Sunday, November 28, 1993. The funeral was held Tuesday, November 30, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy, Tennessee with Bro. Ernest Umstead and Bro. Jeff McKee officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. Mr. Clark was born March 20, 1961 in Ft. Benning, Georgia. His parents, Richard Clark and Rozetta Evans Clark, live in Big Sandy, Tennessee. Survivors include two sisters, Rhonda Jean Lumpkin, Big Sandy, Tennessee; Rebecca Self, Big Sandy, Tennessee; three brothers, Rodney W. Clark, Knoxville, Tennessee, Roger Clark, Knoxville, Tennessee, Ray Allen Clark, Big Sandy, Tennessee, maternal grandmother, Lorraine Martin of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Lorene Whitmore of Bruceton, Tennessee. Mr. Clark was a cook and a veteran of the U.S. Army." The Camden Chronicle 2 Dec 1993 Notes - government marker inscription: Pv 2 US Army
Last Name - CLARK First Name - RICHARD WAYNE Grave Number 913 Born - 19 Jan 1939 Died - 10 Dec 2000 Parents - John Henry Clark & Lorene Bell Coleman Spouse - Rozetta Evans Children - 1) Rhonda Jean 2) Rebecca 3) Rodney 4) Roger 5) Ray 6) Ralph Marker - double marker with photo & government marker Obituary - "Richard Wayne Clark, age 61, of Big Sandy, TN, died at his residence on Sunday, December 10, 2000. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Jeff McKee officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy, TN. Military rites at graveside. Mr. Clark was born on January 19, 1939 in Gleason, TN to the late John Henry Clark and Lorene Bell Coleman Whitmore who resides in Bruceton, TN. He was married to Rozetta Evans Clark who survives. He was a retired serviceman from the U.S. Army. Mr. Clark is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Jean and Howard Lumpkin of Knoxville, TN and Rebecca and Michael Self and Michael of Big Sandy, TN; three sons, Rodney Clark of Paris, TN, Roger Clark of Big Sandy, TN and Ray Clark of Big Sandy, TN; one daughter-in-law, Angie Clark of Knoxville, TN; three sisters, Rachel Corn of Chicago, IL, Rita Vires of Niles, MI and Ramona Groves of Ashland City, TN; two brothers, Roy Whitmore of Chicago, IL and Ronnie Whitmore of Chicago, Illinois; and grandchildren Heather Lynn Lumpkin, Howard Ray Lumpkin, Lindsey Lumpkin, Ashley Self, Brandon Self, Michael Self, Julian Clark and Carolyn Rose Clark. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Clark." The Camden Chronicle 14 Dec 2000 Notes - double marker inscription: Married Jun 19, 1959 our children: Rodney W., Ralph E., Roger D., Rhonda J. Rebecca A., Ray A.; government marker inscription: SSG US Army Vietnam
Last Name - CLARK First Name - ROZETTA EVANS Grave Number 912 Born - 3 Oct 1939 Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker with photo Obituary - Notes - inscription: Married Jun 19, 1959 our children: Rodney W., Ralph E., Roger D., Rhonda J., Rebecca A., Ray A.
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - A.J. Grave Number 482 Born - 11 Feb 1880 Died - (24 Oct 1943) Parents - John Collier & Caroline Lindsey Spouse - Edna McDaniel Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - death date not on marker - from AR Death Index
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - ADDIE F. Grave Number 116 Born - 26 Feb 1892 Died - 20 Apr 1894 Parents - Benjamin F. Collier & Millie Adeline Wheatley Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Addie, the infant child of Frank Collier, died about 2 o'clock Thursday morning of last week. We join the friends of the family in extending condolence and sympathy." The Camden Chronicle 27 Apr 1894, from Wheatley 24 Apr 1894 Notes - inscription: Daughter of B.F. & M.A. Collier
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - ADELINE Grave Number 787 Born - 2 Jun 1870 Died - 7 Dec 1952 Parents - Allen Judkins Wheatley & Elizabeth Cherry Spouse - Benjamin Franklin Collier Children - 1) Phylander B. 2) Addie Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Millie Adeline Collier passed away in Paris Sunday afternoon December 7, at the age of 82. Mrs. Collier formerly lived near Faxon. She is survived by one son, Phy Collier of Big Sandy, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; three brothers, Doss Wheatley and Steve Wheatley, Faxon, and George Wheatley, Big Sandy. Services were held at Crooked Creek Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock by the Rev. Albert Melton and the Rev. Omer C. Lawson. Interment at Crooked Creek Cemetery with arrangements by Camden Funeral Home. The Camden Chronicle 12 Dec 1952 Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - EDNA A. Grave Number 481 Born - 7 May 1881 Died - 6 Jul 1918 Parents - Spouse - Andrew J. Collier Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Wife of A.J. Collier
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - FRANK Grave Number 788 Born - 4 Apr 1871 Died - 26 Mar 1939 Parents - John Collier & Caroline Lindsey Spouse - Millie Adeline Wheatley Children - 1) Phylander B. 2) Addie Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - HAZEL LUCILLE Grave Number 72 Born - 1907 Died - 17 Sep 1936 Parents - William Ross Collier & Sallie McDaniel Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Miss Hazel Collier, daughter of Mrs. W.R. Collier of Faxon, was given burial there Thursday morning, September 17. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L.B. Council, assisted by Rev. R. W. Council of Kenton and Rev. A.M. Melton of Eva. She became a member of the M E. Church at an early age. She is survived by three brothers and four sisters." The Camden Chronicle 25 Sep 1936 Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - INFANT DAUGHTER Grave Number 74 Born - 17 Apr 1892 Died - 17 Apr 1892 Parents - William Ross Collier & Sallie McDaniel Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - marker inscription: Daughter of W.R. & S.A. Collier
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - INFANT SON Grave Number 73 Born - 1896 Died - 1896 Parents - William Ross Collier & Sallie McDaniel Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - marker inscription: Son of W.R. & Sallie Collier
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - JENNIFER LYNN Grave Number 780 Born - Died - 6 Oct 1977 Parents - Richard Collier & Teresa Cantrell Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Infant Jennifer Lynn Collier were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 8 at the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Segree officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Jennifer was the baby daughter of Richard Collier, Jr. and Teresa (Cantrell) Collier. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Cantrell. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Collier, Sr. The Camden Chronicle 12 Oct 1977 Notes - marker inscription: Daughter of Richard & Teresa Collier
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - JOHN H. Grave Number 462 Born - 1861 (12 Nov 1861) Died - 1928 (24 Mar 1928) Parents - John Collier & Caroline Lindsey Spouse - Thomas Elnora Brack Children - 1) John G. 2) Willie F. 3) Henry H. 4) Grover W. 5) Oliver Gilbert 6) Stella S. 7) Luna M. Marker - double marker Obituary - "John H. Collier, 66 years of age, died March 24. He was buried at Crooked Creek Cemetery, Rev. S.W. McGowan of Stewart officiating. Mr. Collier had been a member of the Nazarene Church for a number of years. He and his wife, Elnora Collier both loved the old songs, the Bible and the church. Mr. Collier had been in feeble health four years prior to his death, having suffered two strokes of paralysis. He died at his home in Faxon. His wife, who had been his companion and a real helpmate, four sons and two daughters survive. Mr. Collier was one of the early settlers of this section, and besides his relatives he leaves a host of friends who mourn his departure, to know him was to admire his nobility of character." The Camden Chronicle 30 Mar 1928, from Faxon Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - JOHN R. Grave Number 139 Born - 20 Oct 1830 Died - 1905 Parents - Spouse - Caroline Lindsey Children - 1) Louisa 2) John H. 3) William Ross 4) Dona 5) Benjamin Franklin 6) Robert 7) Martha 8) Andrew J. Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - JOHNNIE WESLEY Grave Number 109 Born - 10 May 1912 Died - 16 Jan 1942 Parents - William Ross Collier & Sara Ann McDaniel Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Johnny B. Collier, 29, son of Mrs. Ross Collier and the late Ross Collier, died at his home in Faxon Friday morning, January 16th, after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were held at the Crooked Creek church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Albert Melton. Burial followed in the Crooked Creek cemetery. Besides his mother he is survived by two brothers, George of Detroit, Mich. And Paul of Monroe, La.; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Cox of Gorham, Ill., Mrs. R.L. Fitzsimmons of Paris, Mrs. Mary Atchison and Miss Moline Collier of Faxon; one uncle, Mr. Andrew Collier of Wynn, Ark., and a host of other relatives and friends." The Camden Chronicle 23 Jan 1942 Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - LENORA (Thomas Elnora) Grave Number 461 Born - 1861(24 Nov 1860) Died - 1943 (14 Mar 1943) Parents - N. Brack & Nancy Hall Spouse - John H. Collier Children - 1) John G. 2) Willie F. 3) Henry H. 4) Grover W. 5) Oliver Gilbert 6) Stella S. 7) Luna M. Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Thomas Collier died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Pickler, at Bells, Sunday. Funeral services were conducted at Crooked Creek Monday afternoon by the Rev. Albert Melton. She is survived by five children, W.F. Collier, Nashville; Mrs. Luna Robins, Faxon; G.W. Collier and O.G. Collier of Memphis, Mrs. Stella Pickler of Bells, and a brother, Willie Wilson, of Faxon." The Camden Chronicle 19 Mar 1943 Notes - Benton Co., TN Funeral Home Records 1930-1970
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - M.C. Grave Number 140 Born - 18 May 1836 Died - 4 Feb 1906 Parents - William Lindsey Spouse - John R. Collier Children - 1) Louisa 2) John H. 3) William Ross 4) Dona 5) Benjamin Franklin 6) Robert 7) Martha 8) Andrew J. Marker - double marker Obituary - "The death of Mrs. Caroline Collier Sunday was a shock to this community, where she was known and esteemed as a lovable woman." The Camden Chronicle 9 Feb 1906, from Crooked Creek 6 Feb Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - OLA BETHEL Grave Number 783 Born - 1903 (27 Mar 1903) Died - 1990 (12 Jul 1990) Parents - Horace Richard Akers & Minnie Pierce Spouse - Phylander B. Collier Children - 1) Juanita 2) Dorothy 3) Becky 4) Jean 5) Odell 6) Dorman 7) Richard (Sonny) Marker - double marker Obituary - "Ola Bethel Akers Collier, 87, of Big Sandy, TN, died on Thursday, July 12, 1990 in Camden at Benton Community Hospital. Funeral services were at Church of God of Prophecy in Big Sandy, TN, with Bro. Marion Caruthers officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Collier was born to the late Horace Richard and Minnie Pierce Akers on March 27, 1903 in Faxon, TN. Her husband, Mr. Phy Collier, preceded her in death. Mrs. Collier is sadly missed by four daughters: Juanita Stockdale, Dorothy Hixson and Becky Meredith, all of Big Sandy, and Jean Arnold of Camden; three sons: Odell Collier of Big Sandy, TN, Dorman Collier of Mansfield, Ohio and Richard (Sonny) Collier of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and one brother, Richard Akers, of Big Sandy; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Collier was a homemaker." The Camden Chronicle 18 Jul 1990 Notes - marker inscription: OES, Wife of Phylander B. Collier, married Dec. 21, 1919
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - PHYLANDER B. Grave Number 784 Born - 1891(3 Oct 1891) Died - 1961 (8 Apr 1961) Parents - Benjamin Franklin Collier & Adeline Wheatley Spouse - Ola Bethel Akers Children - 1) Juanita 2) Dorothy 3) Becky 4) Jean 5) Odell 6) Dorman 7) Richard (Sonny) Marker - double marker Obituary - "Phylander B. Collier of Big Sandy passed away Saturday morning, April 8 in a Paris hospital. He was 69. Services conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Baldwin and the Rev. W.W. Phillips were held Monday morning at Big Sandy Baptist Church. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Masonic rites at the graveside. Camden Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Ola Akers Collier; three sons, Odell Collier, Big Sandy, James D. Collier, Detroit, Mich., Richard Collier, Chicago, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Ogle Stockdale and Mrs. Wayne Hixon, Big Sandy, Mrs. Homer Greer, Oak Grove, Ky.; 13 grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 14 Apr 1961 Notes - marker inscription: Mason, married Dec 21, 1919
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - RUTH HESTER Grave Number 0 Born - Died - 7 Sep 1921 Parents - Phy L. Collier & Ola Akers Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - SALLIE ANN Grave Number 77 Born - 1873 Died - 11 Nov 1943 Parents - Andrew McDaniel & Elizabeth Powell Spouse - William Ross Collier Children - 1) Johnnie Wesley 2) George 3) Paul 4) Bessie 5) Mary 6) Moline 7) Ruby 8) Hazel Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Sallie Collier, 71, died in a hospital in Paris Thursday morning Nov. 11, following a stroke of paralysis she suffered a week ago. Mrs. Collier was a member of Crooked Creek Methodist Church and a resident of Faxon. Funeral services were held Friday in the Methodist Church Faxon. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Survivors are 4 daughters, Mrs. R.L. Fitzsimmons of Paris, Mrs. T.C. Cox of Gorham, Ill., Mrs. Andrew Allen and Mrs. Loin Atchison, both of Faxon; two sons, Paul B. Collier of Murphysboro, Ill and George Collier of Detroit, Mich.; sister Mrs. Mollie Wynn of Faxon and a brother Johnny McDaniel of Lena, Arkansas." The Camden Chronicle 19 Nov 1943, Front Page Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - COLLIER First Name - WILLIAM R. Grave Number 76 Born - 1863 Died - 5 Nov 1934 Parents - John Collier & Caroline Lindsey Spouse - Sallie McDaniel Children - 1) Moline 2) Mary 3) Bessie 4) Ruby 5) Hazel 6) George 7) Paul 8) Johnnie Wesley Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services were held Wednesday of last week at Faxon for Ross Collier, 70, who died at his home Monday following a brief illness. Mr. Collier was a lifelong resident of Faxon. He was a Mason and a member of the Nazarene Church. He is survived by his wife and the following daughters and sons: Mrs. Moline Wilson, Mrs. Mary Atchison, Miss Bessie, Miss Ruby and Miss Hazel Collier; George, Paul and Johnnie Collier. He was buried with Masonic honors in Lindsey(sic) Cemetery." The Camden Chronicle 16 Nov 1934, Front Page Notes - Last Name - COLLIER First Name - WILLIE ANN Grave Number 75 Born - 24 Apr 1891 Died - 8 Sep 1892 Parents - William Ross Collier & Sallie McDaniel Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - COOLEY First Name - INFANT Grave Number 0 Born - 13 Jan 1919 Died - 13 Jan 1919 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cooley lost an infant child Tuesday night by croup. It was buried at Crooked Creek Wednesday." The Camden Chronicle 17 Jan 1919, from Wheatley Notes - Death Certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - COOPER First Name - ANNIE Grave Number 0 Born - 14 Jun 1893 Died - 10 Aug 1945 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - Notes - Benton Co., TN Funeral Home Records 1930-1970
Last Name - COOPER First Name - BESSIE Grave Number 183 Born - 1910 Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - Notes - Last Name - COOPER First Name - CLARA MAE Grave Number 663 Born - 1919 (16 Dec 1919) Died - 2002 (29 Sep 2002) Parents - J.R. Hawkins & Angie Shores Spouse - Linus (Blackie) Cooper Children - 1) Doris Jeanette 2) Raymond Franklin 3) Larry 4) Jerry Lane 5) Linus Edward 6) Judy Dale 7) Deborah Kay Marker - funeral home marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Clara Mae Cooper, age 82, of Big Sandy were held on Tuesday, October 1, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Harold Nolen officiating. Burial was in the Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Cooper passed away on Sunday, September 29 at Camden Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Camden. She was born on December 16, 1919 in Benton County to the late John Hawkins and Angie Shores Hawkins. She was a homemaker and a member of the Crooked Creek Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linus Cooper, a daughter, Judy Cooper, and a son, Jerry Cooper. Survivors include two daughters, Doris Wade of Connecticut and Debbie Horton of Big Sandy; three sons, Raymond Cooper and Eddie Cooper of Big Sandy and Larry Cooper of Camden; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 3 Oct 2002 Notes - Last Name - COOPER First Name - FRANK C. Grave Number 162 Born - 1871 Died - 1957 (26 Feb 1957) Parents - Joe Cooper & Rebeca Hall Spouse - Lizzie Melton Children - 1) Rachel 2) Vinnie 3) Azalee 4) Maggie 5) Mary 6) Linus 7) Jake Marker - double marker (Mason) Obituary - "Frank Cooper, 87, died Friday, Feb. 22 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Rachel Hill, in Big Sandy. Services conducted by the Rev. Joe Wheatley and the Rev. C.L. Crenshaw were held Sunday afternoon at Crooked Creek Church. Interment was in the church cemetery with Camden Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include four other daughters, Mrs. J.C. Pafford, Mrs. Azalee Perry, Big Sandy, Mrs. Maggie Cuthbertson, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Mary Cook, Detroit, Mich.; two sons, Linos Cooper, Faxon, and Jake Cooper, Chicago; 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 1 Mar 1957 Notes -
Last Name - COOPER First Name - JAKE A. Grave Number 184 Born - 9 May 1905 Died - 25 Jan 1988 Parents - Frank Cooper & Mary Elizabeth Melton Spouse - Bessie Cuthbertson Children - 1) Betty 2) Mabel 3) Joe Marker - double marker Obituary - "Jake Anderson Cooper, 82, of Salem, Ky., died at Livingston County Hospital in Kentucky Monday, Jan. 25, 1988. Funeral services will be today (Wednesday), Jan. 27 at 2 p.m., at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Leonard Greer officiating. Burial will follow in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Cooper was born May 9, 1905 in Tennessee, the son of the late Frank and Mary Elizabeth Melton Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Cuthbertson Cooper of Salem, Ky.; two daughters, Betty Bradford and Mabel Cooper, both of Burna, Ky.; one son, Joe Cooper of Burna, Ky.; three sisters, Mary Cook, Asalee Perry and Vinnie Pafford, all of Big Sandy; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 27 Jan 1988 Notes - Last Name - COOPER First Name - JERRY LANE Grave Number 665 Born - 10 Apr 1945 Died - 10 Nov 1962 Parents - Linus (Blackie) Cooper & Clara Mae Hawkins Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Jerry Lane Cooper, 17, was accidentally killed Saturday morning, November 10, by a deer hunting companion in the northern section of Benton County. Services conducted by the Rev. Jerry Lackey and the Rev. W.W. Phillips of Big Sandy were held Monday afternoon at Crooked Creek Methodist Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in charge. He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linus Cooper, Faxon; sisters, Mrs. Doris Wade, Branford, Conn., Judy Dale and Deborah Cooper, Faxon; brothers Raymond Cooper, Chicago, Larry and Edward Cooper, Faxon; grandmother, Mrs. Angie Jackson, Faxon." The Camden Chronicle 15 Nov 1962 Notes -
Last Name - COOPER First Name - JOE W. Grave Number 182 Born - 1 Aug 1940 Died - 7 Jul 1998 Parents - Jake Cooper & Bessie Cuthbertson Spouse - Children - 1) JoAnn 2) William T. (Billy) Marker - single marker Obituary - "Joe William Cooper, age 57, of Salem, KY died Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, KY. Mr. Cooper was born in Benton County of August 1, 1940 to the late Jake and Bessie Cuthbertson Cooper. He was a fence erector, and a Baptist in belief. Funeral services were held Friday, July 10, 1998, at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Leonard Greer officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery at Big Sandy. He is survived by a daughter, JoAnn Cooper of Chicago, IL, a son, William T. (Billy) Cooper of Trenton, TN, a sister, Betty Sue Bradford of Salem, KY, and eight grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 16 Jul 1998. Notes - Last Name - COOPER First Name - LINUS (BLACKIE) Grave Number 664 Born - 23 Sep 1907 Died - 10 Jul 1987 Parents - Frank C. Cooper & Mary Elizabth (Lizzie) Melton Spouse - Clara Mae Hawkins Children - 1) Doris Jeanette 2) Raymond Franklin 3) Larry 4) Jerry Lane 5) Linus Edward 6) Judy Dale 7) Deborah Kay Marker - single marker Obituary - "Linus (Blackie) Cooper, 79, of Big Sandy, died at Henry County Medical Center in Paris Wednesday, July 8, 1987. Funeral services were Friday, July 10 at 3 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Cooper was born in Benton County Sept. 23, 1907. He was the son of the late Frank C. and Mary Elizabeth Melton Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Hawkins Cooper, three daughters, Doris Jeanette Wade of Ledyard Conn., Mrs. Judy Dale Cooper of Bolivar, and Deborah Kay Horton of Big Sandy; three sons, Raymond Cooper and Linus Edward Cooper, both of Big Sandy, and Larry Cooper of Camden; three sisters, Vinie Pafford, Mary Willene Cook and Asilee Perry, all of Big Sandy; one brother, Jake Cooper of Salem, Ky.; 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. One son, Jerry Cooper, preceded him in death 25 years ago. He was a retired commercial fisherman. He was also retired from the forestry division for the state of Tennessee. He was a member of the Church of God." The Camden Chronicle 15 Jul 1987 Notes - Last Name - COOPER First Name - LIZZIE C. Grave Number 161 Born - 1879 Died - 1937 (8 Feb 1937) Parents - John Melton & Sarah N. Cooley Spouse - Frank C. Cooper Children - 1) Rachel 2) Vinnie 3) Azalee 4) Maggie 5) Mary 6) Linus 7) Jake Marker - double marker Obituary - "Rev. Albert Melton was called to Crooked Creek to hold the funeral of Mrs. Frank Cooper who died at her home of pneumonia. We extend our sympathy to the sorrowing family." The Camden Chronicle 19 Feb 1937, from Eva Notes -
Last Name - COOPER First Name - LORETTA FLORENCE Grave Number 662 Born - 1929 (9 Dec 1929) Died - 1993 (12 Jan 1993) Parents - Julius Bothe & Marie Gaynor Spouse - Raymond Franklin Cooper Children - 1) Marie 2) Eileen 3) James 4) Michael Marker - single marker Obituary - "Loretta Florence Cooper, age 63, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 15, 1993, at HCA Regional Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. The funeral was held Friday, January 15, 1993 at 1:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel with Bro. Leonard Greer officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin of Big Sandy in charge of the services. Mrs. Cooper was born December 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents, Julius Bothe and Marie Gaynor Bothe preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Raymond Franklin Cooper, two daughters, Marie McKee, Chicago, Illinois, Eileen Preter, Chicago, Illinois, two sons, James Cooper, Chicago, Illinois, Michael Cooper, Chicago, Illinois, one brother, Edward Bothe, Burbank, Illinois, nine grandchildren and one great-grandson. Mrs. Cooper was a retired machine operator." The Camden Chronicle 20 Jan 1993 Notes -
Last Name - COOPER First Name - MABEL Grave Number 185 Born - 12 Mar 1936 Died - 14 Jun 1992 Parents - Jake Cooper & Bessie Cuthbertson Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mabel Lou Cooper, 56 of Big Sandy, Tennessee was dead on arrival at Valley Regional Hospital in Camden, Tennessee, Sunday, June 14, 1992. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 16, 1992 at 3:30 p.m. with Bro. Marion Caruthers officiating, with Stockdale-Malin Chapel of Big Sandy in charge of services. Burial was held in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Ms. Cooper was born March 12, 1936 in Benton County, Tennessee to Bessie Cuthbertson Cooper of Camden and the late Jake Cooper. She is survived by one sister, Betty Bradford of Big Sandy, Tennessee; one brother Joe Cooper of Chicago, Illinois." The Camden Chronicle 17 Jun 1992 Notes - Last Name - COOPER First Name - TWIN SONS Grave Number 0 Born - 11 Mar 1920 Died - 11 Mar 1920 Parents - Frank C. Cooper & Mary E. Melton Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - CRAFTON First Name - JOHN DENNIS Grave Number 781 Born - 4 Jun 1926 Died - 10 Sep 1960 Parents - George Crafton & Jane (last name unknown) Spouse - Rebecca Collier Children - 1) Dennis Wayne 2) Ronald Collier 3) Deborah Gay Marker - government marker Obituary - "John D. Crafton, 34, was killed in a truck accident Saturday, September 10 near Brownsville. His rental truck in which he was hauling furniture from Memphis to Big Sandy where his family planned to live, hit a concrete bridge railing and plunged into a ditch. Mrs. Crafton had driven to Memphis Saturday night planning to help move the furnishings Sunday morning. However, Crafton looked ahead of the time scheduled and started on the trip to Big Sandy. Mrs. Crafton passed the wrecked truck, but did not notice it, and was not aware of the accident until she reached Brownsville where she was notified by Tennessee Highway Patrol officers. Services conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Baldwin were held Monday, Sept. 11 at Big Sandy Baptist Church. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Camden Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Collier Crafton; two sons, Dennis Wayne and Ronald Collier; a daughter, Deborah Gay, all of Big Sandy; mother, Mrs. Jane Crafton, Camden; three brothers, Charley and Alvin Crafton, Paragould, Ark., Calvin Crafton, Camden; three sisters, Miss Rose Crafton, Kingsport, Pa., Miss Maggie Crafton, Camden and Mrs. Vick Bellsinger, Baltimore, Md. The Camden Chronicle 16 Sep 1960 Notes - government marker inscription: TN A.S., USNR, WW II
Last Name - CRAFTON First Name - RONALD DENNIS JR. Grave Number 782 Born - 9 Mar 1978 Died - 2 May 1978 Parents - Ron Crafton & Janie (last name unknown) Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Son of Ron & Janie Crafton
Last Name - CUDNIK First Name - KENNETH R. Grave Number 617 Born - 4 Oct 1967 Died - 9 Nov 2003 Parents - Robert Frances Cudnick & Annie Verlena Christopher Spouse - Children - 1) Amanda Lee 2) Eric Marker - single marker Obituary - "Memorial services for Kenneth Ray Cudnik, age 36 of Springville, TN were held Friday, November 14, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy, TN with Bro. Dossie Wheatley officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Cudnik passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. He was born on October 4, 1967 in Detroit, MI to the late Robert Frances Cudnik and Annie Verlena Christopher Sterling. He was employed at Wade Asphalt & Paving Company. He is survived by a daughter, Amanda Lee Cudnik, a son, Eric Cudnik, two sisters, Charlene Connelly and Diana Burke, all of Michigan; five brothers, Charles Loyd and Bobby Cudnik, both of Kentucky, Jerry Loyd of Big Sandy, Steven Loyd of California and Donnie Cudnik of Michigan and a special friend, Deena Ross." The Camden Chronicle 19 November 2003 Notes - Last Name - CUTHBERTSON First Name - FAYE Grave Number 371 Born - Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - Notes - Last Name - CUTHBERTSON First Name - GAYLON Grave Number 372 Born - 14 Feb 1932 Died - 22 Dec 2005 Parents - Jack (Hurley G) Cuthbertson & Maggie Cooper Spouse - Faye Miles Children - 1) Patti 2) Gail 3) Eva 4) Ronnie 5) Donnie 6) Scottie 7) John 8) Mark Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Gaylon Oneal (Chick) Cuthbertson, age 73, of Big Sandy were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 28, 2005 at New Beginning Church near Big Sandy with Bro. Jeff McKee and Bro. Jim Ellis officiating. Burial followed at Crooked Creek Cemetery. Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Cuthbertson passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, at Jackson- Madison County General Hospital. He was born Feb. 14, 1932 to the late Jack and Maggie Cooper Cuthbertson. He was a retired iron worker and a member of New Beginning Church. Survivors include his wife, Faye Miles Cuthbertson of Big Sandy, three daughters, Pattie Grathwell, Gail Peay, both of Big Sandy, and Eva Thompson of Woodbridge, Ill.; five sons, Ronnie Cuthbertson, Donnie Cuthbertson, Scottie Cuthbertson, all of Big Sandy, John Cuthbertson of Moline, Ill. And Mark Cuthbertson of Annandale, Va.; two sisters, Mary Morrisey and Jolene Kreuger, both of Chicago, Ill.; twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 28 Dec 2005 Notes - inscription: our children Patti, Ronnie, Gail, Donnie, Scotty
Last Name - CUTHBERTSON First Name - HURLEY G. Grave Number 195 Born - 1908 Died - 8 Dec 1953 Parents - Joe Cuthbertson & Winnie Spouse - Maggie Cooper Children - 1) Joline 2) Mary 3) Gaylon 4) Charlie 5) Robert Marker - double marker with photos Obituary - "Hurley G. Cuthbertson, 45, died at his home in Chicago December 8, following an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Joline and Mary; three sons, Gaylon, Charlie and Robert Cuthbertson, all of Chicago; three brothers, Clintie Cuthbertson, Big Sandy; Harry and Dean Cuthbertson, two half-brothers, James Merrell and Albert Merrell. The body arrived at Big Sandy Thursday and was in the home of Clyde Hill until funeral hour. Services were conducted Friday morning, December 11th, at 10 o'clock at Crooked Creek Church. Interment was in the church cemetery, with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in charge." The Camden Chronicle 11 Dec 1953 Notes - Last Name - CUTHBERTSON First Name - LINDSEY O. Grave Number 373 Born - 2 Jan 1986 Died - 12 Dec 2004 Parents - Ronnie Cuthbertson & Pat (maiden name unknown) Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker with photo Obituary - "Funeral services for Lindsay Oneal Cuthbertson, age 18, of Big Sandy, Tenn., will be held Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginning Ministries Church with Bro. Jeff McKee, Bro. Douglas Nash and Bro. Tommy Oatsvall officiating. Burial will follow in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Stockdale- Malin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Cuthbertson passed away Sunday, December 12 at Camden General Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1986 in Paris, Tenn., to Ronnie Cuthbertson and Pat Heathcott, both of Big Sandy. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Tabatha Cuthbertson of Big Sandy, grandparents, cousins and friends." The Camden Chronicle 16 Dec 2004 Notes - Last Name - CUTHBERTSON First Name - MAGGIE E. Grave Number 196 Born - 30 Nov 1909 Died - 28 Sep 1980 Parents - Frank C. Cooper & Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Melton Spouse - Hurley G. Cuthbertson Children - 1) Joelean 2) Mary 3) Gaylon 4) Charlie 5) Bobby Marker - double marker with photos Obituary - "Mrs. Maggie Eliabeth Cuthbertson, 70, Route 2, Big Sandy, died at Benton County General Hospital on September 28, 1980. Funeral services were held October 1, at 2 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Big Sandy with Rev. Marion Caruthers officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale- Malin Funeral Home of Big Sandy in charge. Born November 30, 1909 in Tennessee, she was the daughter of Frank Cooper and Elizabeth Melton. She was the widow of Jack Cuthbertson. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joelean Kruger and Mrs. Mary Morrisse, both of Chicago, Ill.; three sons, Gaylon Cuthbertson, Big Sandy, Charlie Cuthbertson, Chicago, Ill., and Bobby Cuthbertson of Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Vina Pafford, Mrs. Mary Cook and Mrs. Asilee Perry, all of Big Sandy; two brothers, Jake Cooper and Linus Cooper, both of Big Sandy; nineteen grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cuthbertson was a housewife." The Camden Chronicle 1 Oct 1980 Notes - Last Name - DARRELL First Name - HERBERT (WHITIE) Grave Number 899 Born - 8 Feb 1908 Died - 13 Feb 1990 Parents - Otto Darrell Spouse - Melba Sue Holmes Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Herbert (Whitie) Darrell, 82, of Big Sandy, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1990 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Marion Caruthers officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Darrell, son of the late Otto Darrell, was born Feb. 8, 1908 in Indiana. He was a retired operator of Whitie's Resort. Mr. Darrell is survived by his wife, Melba Sue Holmes Darrell, and one brother, Walter Darrell of Detroit, Michigan." The Camden Chronicle 21 Feb 1990 Notes - Last Name - DARRELL First Name - SUE Grave Number 898 Born - 10 Dec 1910 Died - 11 Apr 2002 Parents - Cecil Eugene Holmes & Sarah Effie Cole Spouse - Herbert (Whitie) Darrell Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Melba Sue Darrell, 91, of Big Sandy, TN, died Thursday, April 11, 2002 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Mrs. Darrell was born on December 10, 1910 in Gainsville, AR, to the late Cecil Eugene Holmes and Sarah Effie Cole Holmes. She was a retired resort operator. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 12, 2002 at 4 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Bennie Akers officiating. Burial followed at Crooked Creek Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert (Whitie) Darrell who passed away on February 13, 1990." The Camden Chronicle 17 Apr 2002 Notes -
Last Name - DINWIDDIE First Name - BETTY S. Grave Number 856 Born - 1944 Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - Obituary - Notes - Last Name - DINWIDDIE First Name - EULAH PARKER Grave Number 532 Born - 27 Jan 1895 Died - 20 Nov 1974 Parents - Walter Scott Parker & Malinda C. Gross Spouse - Harold Hale Dinwiddie Children - 1) Mary J. 2) Parker Harold Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Eulah Gay Dinwiddie, age 79, of Gunnison, Mississippi, formerly of Camden, died Wednesday, November 20, 1974 at West Memphis, Arkansas. Services were held Thursday afternoon, November 21 at the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel in Camden with Rev. Gordon Henderson officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Dinwiddie was born in Faxon, Tennessee on January 27, 1895. Her parents were the late Walter Scott and Malinda Gross Parker. She was married to the late Harold Hale Dinwiddie. She was a member of Union Ave. Methodist Church. Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. J.R. Dinwiddie of Gunnison, Miss.; a son, Parker Harold Dinwiddie of Hardy, Ark., and three grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 27 Nov 1974 Notes -
Last Name - DINWIDDIE First Name - JAMES L. Grave Number 855 Born - 1938 (19 Sep 1938) Died - 2000 (24 Dec 2000) Parents - John Floyd Dinwiddie & Minnie Beaton Spouse - Betty Cooper Children - 1) Debbie 2) Steven 3) Bryant Marker - double marker Obituary - "James Dinwiddie, age 62, of Big Sandy died at his residence Sunday, December 24, 2000. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at Oakdale Chapel with Brother Joey Simmons and Brother Ray Allen officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Dinwiddie was born September 19, 1938 in Big Sandy to the late John Floyd Dinwiddie and Minnie Beaton Dinwiddie. He was a retired ironworker and a Mason. He is survived by his wife, Betty Cooper Dinwiddie; one daughter, Debbie Gray of Paris; five step-daughters, Betty Worley of Clarmont, FL; Carla Worley of Tinley Park, IL; Janet Barnes; Debbie Hanson; and Tracy George all of Salem, KY; two sons, Steven Dinwiddie of Paris and Bryant Dinwiddie of Clarmont, FL; five stepsons, Larry Gibson, J.C. Gibson, Mike Gibson and Travis Gibson, all of Salem, KY, and Ronald Gibson of Chicago, IL; one sister, Sarah Helen Boras, Cleveland, OH; three brothers, Knox Dinwiddie and J.R. Dinwiddie, both of Big Sandy; Henry Dinwiddie of Enfield, IL; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild." The Camden Chronicle 27 Dec 2000 Notes - Last Name - EARP First Name - L.M.(Lemage M.) Grave Number 701 Born - 1904 (4 Feb 1904) Died - 1957 (10 Jul 1957) Parents - Seymore Earp & Lugene Higdon Spouse - Madaline Robbins Children - 1) Carolyn 2) Lois 3) Ruth 4) Willadean 5) Stanley 6) Stanford 7) Lindell Marker - single marker Obituary - "Lemage M. Earp, 53, died Wednesday morning, July 10, at his home in Dyersburg. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Madge Earp; four daughters, Carolyn, Lois, Ruth and Willadean Earp, all of Dyersburg; three sons, Stanley and Stanford Earp, Dyersburg; and Lindell Earp of Memphis. Funeral services were held Friday at Crooked Creek Methodist Church. Interment in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home." The Camden Chronicle 12 Jul 1957 Notes - Benton Co., TN Funeral Home Records 1930-1970
Last Name - EDWARDS First Name - BERNICE G. Grave Number 878 Born - 6 Nov 1915 Died - 10 Oct 2004 Parents - Spouse - Clarence M. Edwards Children - Ann Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Bernice Gannon Edwards, age 88, of Toney, Ala., were held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Woodbine Funeral Home, Hickory Chapel in Nashville, Tenn., with Rev. Doug Westmoreland. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy, Tenn. Great-grandsons served as pallbearers. Mrs. Edwards passed away Sunday, October 10. She was born on November 6, 1915. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Edwards. Survivors include a daughter, Ann S. (Stanley) Keith; three grandchildren, Cynthia Snell, Edwin Keith and Randall Keith; eight great-grandchildren and two sisters, Grace Brandon and Mary Warf." The Camden Chronicle 14 Oct 2004 Notes -
Last Name - EDWARDS First Name - CLARENCE M. Grave Number 879 Born - 28 Nov 1911 Died - 11 Sep 1986 Parents - Claude W. Edwards & Daisy Gaddy Spouse - Bernice Gannon Children - 1) Ann 2) James M. Marker - double marker & government marker Obituary - "Services for Clarence M. Edwards, 74, of Big Sandy Route 2 were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Ridgeway Morticians with Vernon Turner officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Benton County. Edwards, former operator of a starter and generator repair shop in Nashville and also a commercial fisherman for many years, died Thursday at Baptist Hospital, Nashville. He was born November 28, 1911, in Henry County, son of the late Claude W. and Daisy Gaddy Edwards. He was married Jan. 24, 1961, to the former Bernice Gannon, who survives. A World War II veteran, he was a member of Faxon Baptist Church, Big Sandy Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons and Big Sandy Order of the Eastern Star. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Ann) Keith of Toney, Ala.; a son, James M. 'Jim' Edwards of Joelton; two sisters, Mrs. Laverne Bedwell of Paris Route 3 and Mrs. Lois Kimmons of Memphis; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A brother, Wendell Edwards, died Jan. 7, 1986." The Paris Post-Intelligencer 15 Sep 1986 Notes - government marker inscription: Pvt. US Army WW II
Last Name - ELLISON First Name - THOMAS Grave Number 0 Born - Died - 1924 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - Burial in Crooked Creek Cemetery confirmed by persons who attended the funeral
Last Name - FARMER First Name - JAMES WILLARD Grave Number 809 Born - 5 Mar 1914 Died - 14 Aug 1936 Parents - Jessie Merton Farmer & Beulah Bell Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Willard Farmer, 22, of Faxon, son of Rev. and Mrs. J.N. Farmer of that place who was killed in an automobile wreck near Dickson last Saturday were held at Crooked Creek Monday morning at ten o'clock. The young man was enroute to Detroit after a visit to his parents. Rev. W.W. Phillips of Big Sandy delivered the last rites message. Rev. L.B. Council, Rev. A.M. Melton and Rev. Ruth Coleman also appeared for short reading and prayer. Willard leaves to survive him a mother and dad, five brothers and three sisters and a great host of relatives and friends." The Camden Chronicle 21 Aug 1936 Notes - Last Name - FINCH First Name - MARY ANN WHEATLEY Grave Number 0 Born - About 1863 Died - 1893 Parents - William H. Wheatley & Mary Geraldean Akers Spouse - John Finch Children - 1) Spencer 2) Charley Wright 3) John 4) Will 5) Oscar J. [Red] 6) Maggie 7) Diamond Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - Notes - Information from Descendants
Last Name - FREEMAN First Name - BABY BOY Grave Number 392 Born - 1946 (25 Nov 1946 Died - 1946 (25 Nov 1946) Parents - Edgbert Freeman & Mary Marguerite Allen Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - FREEMAN First Name - EDGBERT Grave Number 446 Born - 10 May 1905 Died - 30 Nov 1983 Parents - Elebee Freeman & Frances Wallace Spouse - Mary Marguerite Allen Children - 1) Baby Boy Marker - double marker & government marker Obituary - "Edgbert Freeman, 78, of Big Sandy was dead on arrival at Methodist Hospital in McKenzie on November 30, 1983. Services were held December 2 at 1 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Rev. Cecil Brewer officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born May 10, 1905 in South Carolina, he was a son of Elebee Freeman and Frances Wallace Freeman. He is survived by his wife Margaret Allen Freeman of Big Sandy; one sister, Bertie Chapman, Cheraw, South Carolina; two half-sisters, Edna Freeman and Marie Freeman, California; one brother, Elwood Freeman, San Francisco, Calif.; one halfbrother, Elebee Freeman, Columbia, South Carolina. Mr. Freeman was a retired farmer and iron worker. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Masonic Lodge #754 in Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 7 Dec 1983 Notes - government marker inscription: Pvt. US Army WW II
Last Name - FREEMAN First Name - MARGUERITE Grave Number 445 Born - 7 Apr 1915 Died - 24 Feb 2002 Parents - Lon Allen & Hattie Lee Pickler Spouse - Edgbert Freeman Children - 1) Baby Boy Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mary Marguerite Freeman, 86, of Big Sandy, died Sunday, February 24, 2002 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. Mrs. Freeman was born on April 7, 1915 in Benton County to the late Lon Allen and Hattie Lee Pickler Allen. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel with Rev. Lillian Stagner and Rev. Douglas Nash officiating. Burial followed at Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgbert Freeman, a son, a nephew Sven Osmundson, a brother Jessie Clayton Allen and a niece Rebecca Briel. She is survived by two sisters, Thelna Doty of Big Sandy and Mildred Osmundson of Dover, DE; a sister-in-law Rosemary Allen of Melvindale, MI; nephews Richard, Robert and Ronnie Allen all of Melvindale and Grieg Osmundson of Dover; nieces Debbie Allen and Mary Lee Glowe of Melvindale; several grand-nieces and nephews and a host of cousins and friends." The Camden Chronicle 20 Mar 2002 Notes - Last Name - GADDY First Name - GEORGE Grave Number 0 Born - About 1855 Died - About 1902 Parents - Spouse - Cora Bush Children - 1)Lena 2) Lurton 3) John 4) Jenny Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - not found Notes - Burial in Crooked Creek Cemetery confirmed by his granddaughter Mrs. Audra Wheatley Cuthbertson
Last Name - GADDY First Name - HAZEL WILLINE Grave Number 281 Born - 9 Oct 1913 Died - 19 Jun 1916 Parents - Lurton Gaddy & Louie Robbins Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - GADDY First Name - LURTON Grave Number 280 Born - 15 Mar 1888 Died - 23 Mar 1918 Parents - George Gaddy & Cora Bush Spouse - Louie Robbins Children - 1) Hazel Willine 2) Mary Corene Marker - single marker Obituary - "Lurk (Lurt) Gaddy died here Saturday at the home of his brother, John Gaddy, after an illness of tuberculosis. The remains were interred at Faxon Sunday." The Camden Chronicle 29 Mar 1918, from Big Sandy Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - GARNER First Name - (SON) Grave Number 0 Born - About 1912 Died - 11 Oct 1918 Parents - Monroe Garner & Rosa Pierce Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "Monroe Garner lost a 6 year old boy last Friday of Spanish Influenza. It was buried at Crooked Creek Cemetery Sunday with services by Rev. A.D. Maddox. Mr. Garner's wife and daughter, Miss Mollie, are also very sick." The Camden Chronicle 18 Oct 1918, from Wheatley Notes -
Last Name - GARNER First Name - ELIZABETH (Lizzie) Grave Number 381 Born - 1881 (30 Apr 1881) Died - 1913 ( 10 Oct 1913) Parents - Allen Harris Wheatley & Louisa Caroline Collier Spouse - Monroe M. Garner Children - 1) Buford Monroe 2) Allen Porter 3) Robert Plant 4) Ruby Pearl Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - GARNER First Name - FRANKIE Grave Number 533 Born - 1892 Died - Parents - Walter Scott Parker & Malinda C. Gross Spouse - Grover Thurman Garner Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - Notes -
Last Name - GARNER First Name - JOHN Grave Number 200 Born - 1851 Died - 1927 Parents - Spouse - Mary Wheatley Children - 1) Hawley 2) Adam 3) Monroe 4) Delia 5) Lula 6) Laura 7) Ona Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - GARNER First Name - LORINE Grave Number 0 Born - 17 Mar 1914 Died - 18 Jan 1915 Parents - Hawley Garner & Malvina (Vinie) Garner Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - GARNER First Name - M.D. (Mary Dona) Grave Number 377 Born - 19 Sep 1867 Died - 26 Apr 1906 Parents - John R. Collier & Caroline Lindsey Spouse - Monroe M. Garner Children - 1) Grover Thurman 2) John Mathis 3) Osa Angeline 4) Gertie Belle 5) Mary Jewell 6) Mallie Caroline 7) Beulah Bryan Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - GARNER First Name - MARY Grave Number 199 Born - 1850 Died - 7 Jun 1915 Parents - Mary Frances Wheatley Spouse - John Garner Children - 1) Hawley 2) Adam 3) Monroe 4) Delia 5) Lula 6) Laura 7) Ona Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mary W. Garner, wife of Rev. John Garner, died Monday night, aged 66, of cancer of the head. The remains were given burial at Crooked Creek Cemetery Wednesday, services conducted by Rev. C.B. Clayton. Mrs. Garner was born on Sulphur Creek. She had been a member of the Methodist Church for many years, living a devoted Christian life. She leaves seven children: Hawley, Adam and Monroe Garner and Mrs. Delia Wade, Mrs. Lula Pickler, Mrs. Laura Barr (sic) and Mrs. Ona Garner. We extend sympathy and condolence to the bereaved. The Camden Chronicle 11 Jun 1915, from Wheatley Notes -
Last Name - GARNER First Name - MONROE M. Grave Number 378 Born - 2 Apr 1869 Died - 14 May 1942 Parents - John Garner & Mary Wheatley Spouse - 1) Mary Dona Collier 2) Elizabeth Wheatley 3) Rosa E. Pierce Children - 1st Marriage 1) Grover Thurman 2) John Mathis 3) Osa Angeline 4) Gertie Belle 5) Mary Jewell 6) Mallie Caroline 7) Beulah Bryan 2nd Marriage 1) Buford Monroe 2) Allen Porter 3) Robert Plant 4) Ruby Pearl 3rd Marriage 1) Richard Taylor 2) Rodney Truman 3) Marcie Dell 4) Rebecca Nell 5) Charles Andrew 6) Billy Franklin 7) Bonnie Ree Marker - single marker Obituary - "Monroe M. Garner, 72 year-old Benton County farmer who lived at Faxon, died early Thursday morning of last week in a Paris hospital following a long period of ill health. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock in the Crooked Creek Methodist church, by the Rev. Albert Melton. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Garner was a member of the Methodist church and a Mason, was a leader in county political affairs, having served as a Justice of the Peace for 12 years. He was married three times, first to Mrs. Donna Collier, after whose death he married Mrs. Lizzie Wheatley who lived for a few years. He was then married to Miss Rosa Pierce, who survives. A son by the first wife, G. Thurman Garner of Milan, L&N railroad agent, is now a patient in Nobles Memorial Hospital. Another son, John Garner, is a railroad dispatcher at Akron, Ohio" The Camden Chronicle 22 May 1942 Notes -
Last Name - GARNER First Name - RODNEY TRUMAN Grave Number 379 Born - 23 Jan 1919 Died - 8 Dec 1991 Parents - Monroe M Garner & Rosa E. Pierce Spouse - Elnora Ruth Kelly Children - 1) Marc Garner 2) Kevin 3) Scott Marker - government marker Obituary - "Rodney Truman Garner, age 72, of Willard, Ohio, formerly of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Sunday December 8, 1991 at James Cancer Hospital of University Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Graveside services were held at Crooked Creek Cemetery Saturday, December 14, 1991 at 1:00 p.m. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mr. Garner was born January 23, 1919 in Big Sandy, Tennessee. His parents, Monroe Mathis Garner and Rosa Pierce Garner preceded him in death. His wife, Elnora Ruth Kelly Garner also preceded him in death in 1973. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Richard Taylor Garner, James Aaron Garner, Grover Thurman Garner, John Mathis Garner and seven sisters, Bonnie Roney, Ruby Grooms, Osa Winters, Gertie Utley, Jewell Biggs, Mallie Hobbs and Beulah Stockdale.. Survivors include three sons, Marc Garner of Willard, Ohio, Kevin Garner of Willard, Ohio, and Scott Garner of Bowling Green, Kentucky, two sisters, Marcie Hanes of Evansville, Indiana and Rebecca McCampbell of Big Sandy, Tennessee, two brothers, Charles Andrew Garner of Camden, Tennessee, Billie Franklin Garner, Evansville, Indiana, two grandchildren, Bronwyn and Ashton Garner of Illard, Ohio, one special friend, Lillian Reinke of Homerville, Ohio. Mr. Garner retired in 1980 as an engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after 40 years. He was a member of Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers, VFW and American Legion, WWII Veteran of the Army serving in the Pacific Theatre." The Camden Chronicle 11 Dec 1991 Notes - inscription: S. Sgt. US Army WW II, Co. L 172nd Inf Regt. 43rd Div.
Last Name - GARNER First Name - ROSA E. Grave Number 380 Born - 1889 (10 May 1889) Died - 1972 (10 Mar 1972) Parents - Richard Pierce & Mary J. Graham Spouse - 1) Jim Winters 2) Monroe M. Garner Children - 1st Marriage 1) James Aaron Winters 2nd Marriage 1) Richard Taylor 2) Rodney Truman 3) Marcie Dell 4 Rebecca Nell 5) Charles Andrew 6) Billy Franklin 7) Bonnie Ree Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Rosa Pierce Garner, age 82, died at the Chesemore Hospital in Paris, Friday, March 10, 1972. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 12 at the chapel of Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home with Rev. Richard F. Adkinson and Rev. Charlie Hall officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born in Tennessee May 10 1889, Mrs. Garner was the daughter of the late Richard Pierce and Mary Slaughter Pierce. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Rebecca McCampbell of Big Sandy, Mrs. Martha Hunter of Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Bonnie Roney of Paris; five sons, Aaron Winters of Big Sandy, Taylor Garner of Detroit, Mich., Truman Garner of Willard, Ohio, Charles Garner of Camden and Billy Garner of Newburg, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Wilson of Detroit and Mrs. Vira Leory of Long Island; one brother, Isaac Pierce of Big Sandy; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Garner was a member of Crooked Creek Methodist Church." The Camden Chronicle 15 Mar 1972 Notes - Last Name - GARNER First Name - THURMAN Grave Number 534 Born - 1890 Died - 20 Apr 1947 Parents - Monroe Garner & Dona Collier Spouse - Frankie Parker Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral service for G.T. Garner, 57, was held at the Camden Methodist Church on Tuesday morning at 10:30 Services were held by the pastor, Rev. J.L. Leggett. Mr. Garner died at his home on April 20. He had been ill for over five years, and become worse about two weeks ago. He worked for 35 years with the L. and N. Railroad. He was a Mason and a member of the Methodist Church. Besides his wife, Mrs. Frankie Parker Garner, he is survived by the following sisters: Mrs. C.E. Lindsey, Faxon; Mrs. C.C. Utley, Detroit; Mrs. R.H. Biggs, Tenn. Ridge; Mrs. Floyd Hobbs, Concord, and Mrs. J.V. Stockdale, Detroit, and by one brother, J.M. Garner of Akron, Ohio. Half-sisters surviving are Mrs. Paul McCampbell, Big Sandy; Mrs. Clifton Turner, Evansville, Ind.; Bonnie Garner, Big Sandy; Mrs. Garland Green, Hopkinsville, Ky. Half-brothers surviving are Taylor Garner of Detroit; Truman Garner of Willard, Ohio; Charles Garner of Detroit and Billy Garner of Big Sandy; and one step-brother, Aaron Winters of Big Sandy." The Camden Chronicle 25 Apr 1947 Notes - Last Name - GENTRY First Name - MURRELL Grave Number 0 Born - About 1913 Died - 12 May 1970 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "Murrell Gentry, 57, of Big Sandy died Tuesday, May 12 in Waverly near Trail's Creek Resort where he apparently drowned. Funeral services were held Friday, May 15 at the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel in Big Sandy with burial in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Bro. Donald Stevenson of Paris officiated. There are no immediate survivors." The Camden Chronicle 20 May 1970 Notes - Last Name - GILLILAND First Name - LORELLE NOLEN Grave Number 908 Born - 12 Oct 1927 Died - 4 Mar 1994 Parents - John Hubert Copley & Ethel Eleanor Adcock Spouse - Billy Joe Gilliland Children - 1) John B 2) Shawn T. 3) Raymond J. Marker - single marker Obituary - "George Lorell Gilliland, 66, of Big Sandy, Tennessee died Friday, March 4 at Jackson Specialty Hospital. Services were held Sunday, March 6, 1994 at 3 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Brother Rufus Campbell officiating. Burial followed in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Stockdale-Malin in charge of services. Mrs. Gilliland was born October 12, 1927 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Her parents, John Hubert and Ethel Eleanor Adcock Copley, preceded her in death. Her husband, Billy Joe Gilliland; one daughter, Diane Gilliam; and two brothers, Herschell and Robert Copley, also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, John B. Nolen of Eva, Tennessee, Shawn T. Nolen of Big Sandy, Tennessee, and Raymond J. Nolen of Waverly, Tennessee; three sisters, Ruby Black of Big Sandy, Tennessee, Noveline Hendrix of Lacey Springs, Alabama, and Bea Lowery of Trenton, Tennessee; one brother, Fred Copley of White Haven, Florida; nine grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. Gilliland was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith." The Camden Chronicle 10 Mar 1994 Notes - Last Name - GLOVER First Name - JACK H. Grave Number 15 Born - 31 Dec 1919 Died - 8 May 1986 Parents - Algie Neal Glover & Effie D. Tiregean Spouse - Jessie Lea Lindsey Children - 1) Karen 2) Jackie 3) James 4) Eugene 5) Michael 6) Neal 7) Robert 8) Thomas Marker - government marker Obituary - "Jack H. Glover 66 of Big Sandy, died at his residence Thurs. May 8, 1986. Funeral Services were held Sat. May 10 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Rev. Vernon Turner officiating. Burial was in the Crooked Creek Cem. Mr. Glover was born Dec. 31, 1919 in Kenton, TN. He was the son of Algie Neal Glover and Effie D. Tiregean Glover. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Lea Lindsey Glover of Big Sandy; two daughters, Karen Campbell of Hickory, KY, and Jackie Walker of Lisle, IL; five sons, James Glover and Eugene Glover, both of Carpentersville, IL, Michael Glover of Elgin, IL, Neal Glover of Batavia, IL, and Robert Glover of Smyrna, TN; one sister, Sue Wyly of Sharon, TN; 22 grandchildren and 8 step children. One son, Thomas Glover, preceded him in death. He was a retired tool and die worker, a member of the Baptist church and a veteran of World War II." The Camden Chronicle 14 May 1986 Notes - government marker inscription: Pvt. US Army WW II
Last Name - GOFORTH First Name - AGNES ERLENE Grave Number 652 Born - 17 Nov 1916 Died - 10 Oct 1918 Parents - Harmon Goforth & Lola Dell Greer Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mr. and Mrs. Herman (Harmon) Goforth lost a child of whooping cough." The Camden Chronicle, 18 Oct 1918, from Wheatley Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - GOFORTH First Name - DAVID M. Grave Number 648 Born - 1875 Died - 1920 (14 Sep 1921) Parents - Zachariah Goforth & Charlotte Melton Spouse - Maggie Jane Nance Children - 1) Harmon 2) Rosa 3) Eugene 4) Irene 5) Newell 6) Mona 7) Delmer 8) Rube 9) Clayton Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - GOFORTH First Name - EUGENE P. Grave Number 650 Born - 1901 (25 May 1901) Died - 1950 (22 Nov 1950) Parents - David Milford Goforth & Maggie J. Nance Spouse - Rebecca Elizabeth Allen Children - 1) Laverne 2) Peggy 3) Allen David 4) Arlan Eugene 5) Bill Barrett Marker - double marker Obituary - "Eugene P. Goforth, 49, an employee of the L&N R.R. Co., died suddenly Wednesday, Nov. 22, at Lebanon Junction, Ky. Funeral services were held at Crooked Creek Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. W.W. Phillips of Gleason. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery with Camden Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Allen Goforth, five children, Misses Laverne and Peggy Goforth, Allen David Goforth of Faxon, Arlan Eugene and Bill Barrett Goforth, both of Chicago, Ill., five brothers, Newell, Delmer and Clayton, all of Big Sandy, Harmon of Portland, and Rube of Memphis; three sisters, Mrs. L. B. Akers, Memphis, Mrs. W.I. Parker, Benton, Miss and Mrs. F.L. Forrest of Shreveport, La.; one grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews." The Camden Chronicle 1 Dec 1950 Notes - Last Name - GOFORTH First Name - INFANT (daughter) Grave Number 651 Born - no date Died - no date Parents - Eugene P. Goforth & Rebecca Elizabeth Allen Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Daughter of Eugene & Elizabeth Goforth
Last Name - GOFORTH First Name - MAGGIE J. Grave Number 647 Born - 1873 (13 Sep 1872) Died - 1948 (3 Mar 1948) Parents - William Nance & Sarah E. Wheatley Spouse - David Milford Goforth Children - 1) Harmon 2) Rosa 3) Eugene P. 4) Irene 5) Newell 6) Mona 7) Delmer 8) Rube 9) Clayton Marker - double marker Obituary - "Mrs. Maggie Jane Goforth, 75, died at the home of her son, Newell Goforth, Big Sandy, Wednesday, March 3rd. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Albert Melton, Thursday, at Crooked Creek Church. Interment was in (the) church cemetery with Stockdale, King & Malin Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Goforth is survived by five sons, H.D. Goforth of Portland, Eugene, Delmer, Clayton and Rube Goforth of Big Sandy; three daughters, Mrs. L.B. Akers, Ms. T.L. Forrest of Memphis, Mrs. W.I. Parker, Benton, Miss.; 41 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren." The Camden Chronicle 5 Mar 1948 Notes - Last Name - GOLDMAN First Name - CLETUS J. Grave Number 797 Born - 1918 Died - 1969 (12 Mar 1969) Parents - Spouse - Ella Elizabeth Pierce Children - 1) Betty 2) James 3) Jeffery Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Cleatus J. Goldman, 51, of Evansville, Indiana were held Sunday, March 16 at the Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home Chapel in Big Sandy with burial in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Rev. D. D. Creasy of Big Sandy officiated. Mr. Goldman died Wednesday, March 12 in Louisville, Ky. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce Goldman is a former resident of Benton County. She is the daughter of Isaac Pierce and the late Mrs. Zona Young Pierce. Survivors in addition to his wife are one daughter, Miss Betty Goldman of Evansville; two sons, James Goldman and Richard Goldman, both of Evansville; and one sister, Mrs. Ila Mae Nelson of Evansville." The Camden Chronicle 20 Mar 1969 Notes - inscription: Married June 24, 1949
Last Name - GOLDMAN First Name - E. ELIZABETH Grave Number 796 Born - 1927 (26 Jul 1927) Died - 2006 (4 Aug 2006) Parents - Isaac Richard Pierce & Zonia Belle Young Spouse - 1) Norman Wallace 2) Cletus Goldman Children - 1st Marriage Richard 2nd Marriage 1) Jeffrey 2) Betty 3) James Marker - double marker Obituary - "Ella Elizabeth 'Beth' Goldman, 79, of Evansville died Friday, August 4, 2006 at Brentwood Nursing Home. Ella was a member of Howell General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jeffrey Goldman; husband, Cletus Goldman; and parents, Isaac and Zonia Pierce. Ella is survived by her son, Richard Wallace of Evansville; daughter Betty Bates of Evansville; son James Goldman of Bloomington, Ind.; brother Ray Pierce of Evansville; sister Ruby Evans of Big Sandy, Tenn.' sister Jean Royster of Evansville; granddaughter Elissa Bruner of Evansville; great-grandsons Richard Moore and Isaac Bruner of Evansville; and great-granddaughter Abigail Bruner of Evansville. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2006 at Howell General Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Terry Gamblin, with burial at Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy, Tenn. Friends may visit Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Alexander West Chapel and Sunday from 2 p.m. until service time at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Alexander West Chapel, 2100 West Illinois Street." Evansville Courier Press 5 Aug 2006 Notes - Last Name - GOLDMAN First Name - JEFFERY S. Grave Number 798 Born - Died - 25 Jun 1966 Parents - Cletus J. Goldman & Ella Elizabeth Pierce Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Jeffery Scott Goldman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Goldman died Sat., June 25, 1966 at Evansville Hospital in Evansville, Ind. Graveside services for the child were held Monday afternoon, June 27, at Crooked Creek Cemetery. The infant is survived by his parents; and a sister, Betty Goldman; two brothers, Jimmy Goldman and Richard Wallace; and his grandfather, I.R. Pierce of Evansville." The Camden Chronicle 30 Jun 1966 Notes - inscription: Infant
Last Name - GREER First Name - RUTH ADELAIDE Grave Number 586 Born - 8 Sep 1914 Died - 7 Jul 1918 Parents - Buren Greer & Annie Ozra Parker Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Daughter of B.G. & A.O. Greer, death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - GROSS First Name - Grave Number 422 Born - 1866 Died - 1883 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - Notes - Given name on marker badly faded and illegible
Last Name - GROSS First Name - ALBERT Grave Number 0 Born - About 1859 Died - 1894 Parents - Spouse - Malona Evalina Stagner Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "Rev. John Garner will preach the funeral sermon of Albert Gross at Crooked Creek church the second Sunday in October." The Camden Chronicle 5 Oct 1894, from Wheatley 2 Oct 1894 Notes - Last Name - GROSS First Name - BARNABOS Grave Number 420 Born - 1809 Died - 13 Mar 1887 Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - "Uncle Barney Gross, an old and respected citizen of Crooked Creek met his death last Sunday. The particulars as I can hear them are about as follows: Mr. Gross lived with his son at Danville and last Sunday he was going out to the country on business, and the bottoms being covered with water it was necessary for him to walk along the railroad track, and the supposition is that he fell off of the Danville trestle and was drowned. His disappearance was thought nothing of at first, but finally his relatives becoming alarmed, search was made for him and his body found near Danville, the water having gone down and leaving it. Mr. Gross was to some extent a peculiar man. He was eighty odd years old and never used tobacco in any way, never drank whiskey, had not missed a regular meal in a quarter of a century on account of sickness, never had the headache in his life and was noted for his ambition and pluck. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimely death." The Camden Herald 17 Mar 1887, from Flatwoods, 15 Mar 1887 Notes - Last Name - GROSS First Name - JAMES F. Grave Number 566 Born - 25 Dec 1868 Died - 1 Feb 1888 Parents - John R. Gross & Roxalina Wynn Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - "Mrs. Walter Parker of this place has a copy of the Camden Herald issued 35 years ago containing an account of the death of her brother, James Gross." The Camden Chronicle 14 Apr 1916, from Crooked Creek Notes - inscription: Son of J.R. & R.L. Gross
Last Name - GROSS First Name - JOHN R. Grave Number 564 Born - 1839 Died - 1870 Parents - Spouse - Roxalina Wynn Lindsey Children - 1) Malinda C. (Babe) 2) James Marker - government marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Pvt. Co. F; 5 Inf. CSA
Last Name - GROSS First Name - JOHNNIE Grave Number 0 Born - Died - 19 Aug 1894 Parents - Robert Gross & Melissa Emaline Hill Spouse - Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "We are deeply grieved to be called upon to announce the death of Johnnie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gross, which sad event occurred on August 19." The Camden Chronicle 7 Sep 1894, from Wheatley 4 Sep 1894 Notes - Last Name - GROSS First Name - MALONA EVALINA Grave Number 0 Born - 26 Feb 1858 Died - 4 Jan 1884 Parents - W.O. Stagner & Lucinda Wyatt Spouse - Albert Gross Children - Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "Mrs. Malona Evalina Gross, wife of Albert Gross and daughter of W.O. and Lucinda Stagner, was born February 26th, 1858, and died at her home on Crooked Creek January 4th, 1884, of dropsy. Mrs. Gross was a member of the Methodist church and lived a consistent member and christian until her death. She was a quiet amiable christian woman and every body that knew her loved her. Her last part of life was one of great afflictions and trials, but she found the grace of God sufficient for her day and trials. When the Master called she gave up husband and child and trustingly went out to meet Him. She was consigned to the tomb amid a large crowd of weeping friends and relatives. Oh, joyful song, of ransomed throng, when sin no more sever. Her King to see and oh to be with Him at home forever." The Camden Chronicle 25 Jan 1884 Notes -
Last Name - GROSS First Name - MARGARET ANN Grave Number 421 Born - 1826 Died - 1882 Parents - Spouse - 1) Adam Atchison 2) Barnabas Gross Children - These are children of 1st Marriage 1) Mary Darcus 2) Jesse P. 3) Jacob W. Marker - double marker Obituary - "Rev. Joe Sears of Big Sandy preached the funeral of Mrs. Barna Gross at our church last Sunday." Camden Herald 26 Oct 1883 from Crooked Creek Notes - Last Name - GROSS First Name - WILLIAM ARTHUR Grave Number 718 Born - 19 Oct 1886 Died - 31 Mar 1954 Parents - William R. Gross & Melissa E. Hill Spouse - 1) Mary J.Blackwell 2) Ethel Maybell Lankford Children - James William Marker - government marker Obituary - "Funeral services were conducted for William Arthur Gross, age 67, who died at his home in Big Sandy early Wednesday morning, by Rev. Joe Wheatley, assisted by the Rev. W.W. Phillips and Rev. Omer Lawson at the Faxon Methodist Church Friday morning, April 2, at 1:00 o'clock. He is survived by wife, Mrs. Ethel Lankford Gross, a son, James William Gross, Camp LeJeune, N.C., two brothers, Edd Gross, Ogden, Utah and George Allen Gross, Denver, Colo.; one grandson and several nephews. Interment was in Crooked Creek cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home, Big Sandy branch, in charge of arrangements." The Camden Chronicle 2 Apr 1954 Notes - inscription: TN PFC Co. D 117 Inf. Regt. WW I
Last Name - GROSS First Name - WILLIAM R. Grave Number 0 Born - 23 Feb 1836 Died - 7 May 1915 Parents - Barnabas Gross Spouse - Caroline Lankford Children - 1) Frances 2) Robert 3) James W. 4) Margaret 5) Elvira Marker - unmarkd grave Obituary - "William Gross, who was born in Stewart County and son of Barnabas Gross, one of the first settlers of this county in the year 1837, died at the home of his son, Robert Gross, near here Friday morning, May 7, of old age, aged 78 years. He was buried at Crooked Creek cemetery Saturday evening, services held by Rev. C.B. Clayton, concluded by Rev. John L. Garner. Mr. Gross served a while in the Confederate army under Capt. R.W. Ayres of this county; had been a true Christian a long time, being a member of the Methodist church at Crooked Creek for 60 years, and said he was ready to go." The Camden Chronicle 14 May 1915 Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - GROSS First Name - WILLIAM ROBERT Grave Number 0 Born - About 1861 Died - 15 Nov 1929 Parents - William Gross & Caroline Lankford Spouse - Melissa Emaline Hill Children - 1) William A. 2) Newton E. 3) Jesse D. 4) Edward 5) James J. 6) George Allen 7) Ode F. Marker - unmarked grave Obituary - "The remains of W.R. Gross were given burial here Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.E. Ethridge." The Camden Chronicle 22 Nov 1929 Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - H.J. First Name - Grave Number 814 Born - Died - Parents - Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - Notes -
Last Name - HALL First Name - ADA B. (Ada Bell Hall) Grave Number 515 Born - 1908 (25 Sep 1908) Died - 1927 (5 Aug 1927) Parents - Travis Monroe Hall & Sophia Kirk Akers Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - ELSA LUCILE Grave Number 351 Born - 22 Mar 1906 Died - 11 Feb 1907 Parents - Green Hall & Mary Ellen Reddick Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Daughter of E.G. & Mary E. Hall
Last Name - HALL First Name - EMORY GREEN Grave Number 357 Born - 19 Sep 1907 Died - 4 Oct 1926 Parents - Green Hall & Mary Ellen Reddick Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - GREEN (Emory Green) Grave Number 353 Born - 25 Nov 1872 Died - 23 Dec 1920 Parents - Thomas Sidney Hall & Mary Darcus Atchison Spouse - 1)Mary Hassietine Robbins 2) Mary Ellen Reddick Children - 1) Estelle 2) Maudie 3) Lola 4) Sidney Parker 5) Elsa Lucile 6) Emory Henderson 7) Theron Odell 8) Malcolm Rye 9) Mary Louise 10) Hershel Lonzo Marker - triple marker Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - HALL First Name - HASSIE M. Grave Number 354 Born - 1876 Died - 27 Feb 1903 Parents - Spouse - Green Hall Children - 1) Estelle 2) Maudie 3) Lola 4) Infant Marker - triple marker Obituary - "Mrs. Hassie Hall, wife of E.G. Hall, who resides 1 1/2 miles north of Faxon, died last Friday night at 12 o'clock. Mrs. Hall leaves a husband and three small children to mourn her loss. The deceased was a member of the C.M. Church and lived a christian life, and was loved by all who knew her. She was laid to rest beside her infant child at Crooked Creek burying-ground. The bereaved have our heartfelt sympathy." The Camden Chronicle 6 Mar 1903, from Faxon, 3 Mar 1903 Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - INFANT SON Grave Number 355 Born - 27 Feb 1903 Died - 27 Feb 1903 Parents - Green Hall & Mary Hassietine Robbins Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - MALCUM RYE Grave Number 356 Born - 15 Aug 1914 Died - 5 Sep 1926 Parents - Green Hall & Mary Ellen Reddick Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes -
Last Name - HALL First Name - MARY E. Grave Number 352 Born - 18 Jul 1883 Died - 26 Jun 1953 Parents - James Henderson Reddick & Mary Louisa Jackson Spouse - 1) Green Hall 2) ? Stagner 3) S.S. Pitt Children - 1) Sidney Parker 2) Elsa Lucile 3) Emory Henderson 4) Theron Odell 5) Malcolm Rye 6) Mary Louise 7) Hershel Lonzo Marker - triple marker Obituary - "Mrs. Mary Allen (Ellen) Pitt, 69, passed away at her home near Faxon, Friday night, Jun 26. Survivors include three children, Sid Hall and Mrs. Taylor Wheatley, Faxon; Hershal Hall, Detroit; two stepdaughters, Mrs. C.V. Christopher, Faxon; Mrs. C.B. Christopher, Paris; and nine grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Wyatt, Big Sandy, two brothers, T.W. Redick, Portageville, Mo., and Claude Redick, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Services were held at Crooked Creek, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock by the Rev. W.W. Phillips. Interment in church cemetery, with Camden Funeral Home in charge." The Camden Chronicle 3 Jul 1953 Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - SOPHIA KIRK Grave Number 517 Born - 1884 (15 Sep 1884) Died - 1961 (13 Nov 1961) Parents - Benjamin F. Akers & Mary Frances Wilson Spouse - Travis Monroe Hall Children - 1) Willie 2) Charlie 3) Ada Bell 4) Edith 5) Tillman 6) Ruth Marker - double marker Obituary - "Services for Mrs. Sophia Kirk Hall, 77, will be held this morning at 11 o'clock at Crooked Creek Methodist Church with the Rev. W.W. Phillips as the officiant. Interment will be in the church cemetery with Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Hall died Monday, Nov. 13 in Detroit, Mich. She was the widow of Travis Hall of Faxon. Survived by two sons, Dr. Tillman Hall, Director Physical Education, University of Southern Calif., and the Rev. Charlie Hall, Baptist minister, Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Lees, Detroit, and Mrs. Joe Piksa, Gross Isle, Mich." The Camden Chronicle 16 Nov 1961 Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - T.S. (Thomas Sidney) Grave Number 321 Born - 15 Sep 1850 Died - 11 Feb 1885 Parents - Adge Hall & Barsheba Melton Spouse - Mary Darcus Atchison Children - 1) Travis Monroe 2) Green 3) Tennie Bell Marker - triple marker Obituary - "The swift winged messenger of death has been in our midst claiming for its victims Mr. Thomas S. Hall and Seth Stagner. They died in the triumph of the Lord. The Camden Herald 27 Feb 1885, from Crooked Creek Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - THERON ODELL Grave Number 350 Born - 26 Sep 1910 Died - 21 Aug 1926 Parents - Green Hall & Mary Ellen Reddick Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - Card of Thanks "We have adopted this method of expressing our appreciation of the kindness of friends and neighbors who lent a helping hand in any way during the trying ordeal of the death of our sons and brothers, Theron and Malcolm Hall. We can not find words to express our appreciation. May the Lord richly bless you, is our prayer. Mrs. Mary Hall, Sidney Hall, Emory Hall, Herchell Hall, Louise Hall" The Camden Chronicle 24 Sep 1926 Notes - Last Name - HALL First Name - TRAVIS M. Grave Number 516 Born - 1877 Died - 1956 (13 Mar 1956) Parents - Thomas Sidney Hall & Mary Darcus Atchison Spouse - Sophia Kirk Akers Children - 1) Willie 2) Charlie 3) Ada Bell 4) Edith 5) Tillman 6) Ruth Marker - double marker Obituary - "Travis Monroe Hall died at his home in the Crooked Creek community Tuesday, March 13. Mr. Hall, a farmer, was 78. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Services conducted by the Rev. Paul Harbor and the Rev. Albert Melton were held at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at Crooked Creek Methodist Church. Interment in the church cemetery with Wiseman Funeral Home of Erin in charge of arrangements. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sophie Akers Hall; two sons, the Rev. Charlie Hall, Miami, Fla., and Tillman Hall, Los Angeles, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Lees, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Joe Piksa, Grosse Ile, Mich.; a brother, Lonnie Pickler, Jackson, and one sister, Mrs. Hattie Allen, Springville." The Camden Chronicle 16 Mar 1956 Notes - Last Name - HARRIS First Name - JOHN W. Grave Number 873 Born - 10 Nov 1893 Died - 2 Jun 1937 Parents - D.B. Harris & ? Smith Spouse - Children - Marker - government marker Obituary - "John W. Harris, 46, a World War Veteran, was accidentally killed as he and his son, Bennett Harris, were squirrel hunting last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Harris, who had been living in Memphis for the past few months had brought his family to the home of R.S. Tonkins, father-in-law, in the Crooked Creek neighborhood for a vacation. The accident occurred about 2:30 o'clock. The supposition is the son, who always carries the gun for his father was preparing to shoot after being pointed out to a squirrel when he stumbled over a rock discharging the gun. The shot struck Mr. Harris in the back just under the left shoulder. Surviving are his wife and four children, one sister, Mrs. Sallie Adkins, of Iuka, Miss., and three brothers, Sidney Harris of Detroit, Coble and Claude Harris of this county. Burial services were held at the Crooked Creek Cemetery Thursday afternoon, the Rev. L.R. Watson. He was given burial with Legion honors by the Camden Post of the American Legion of which he was a former adjutant and member." The Camden Chronicle 4 Jun 1937 Notes - inscription: Tenn. Sgt. 1 CL. Engr. Corps.
Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - ANGIE Grave Number 169 Born - 18 Sep 1888 Died - 2 May 1969 Parents - Spouse - 1) John R. Hawkins 2) Hafford Jackson Children - 1) Clara Mae 2) Blanch Louise Marker - single marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Angie Mae Jackson, 81, of Big Sandy were held Sunday May 4, 1969 at Crooked Creek Cemetery. Rev. Charles Hall officiated. Mrs. Jackson died Friday, May 2 at the Benton County General Hospital. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Linus Cooper and one stepdaughter, Mrs. Zettie Mae Roland of Chattanooga." The Camden Chronicle 8 May 1969 Notes - Her maiden name was Shores
Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - BELL Z. Grave Number 166 Born - 12 May 1861 Died - 8 Mar 1911 Parents - Oscar Stagner & Lucinda Wyatt Spouse - John R. Hawkins Children - 1) Charles E., 2) William T., 3) Malissa Marker - triple marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - BLANCH Grave Number 164 Born - 16 Feb 1922 (19 Feb 1923) Died - 24 Feb 1922 ( 27 Feb 1923) Parents - John Hawkins & Angie Shores Spouse - Children - Marker - single marker Obituary - not found Notes - death certificate TN State Archives
Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - CHARLES E. Grave Number 167 Born - 7 Dec 1882 Died - 4 Aug 1884 Parents - John R. Hawkins & Bellzora Stagner Spouse - Children - Marker - triple marker Obituary - not found Notes - inscription: Son of J.R. & B.Z. Hawkins
Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - J.R. Grave Number 168 Born - 8 Sep 1850 Died - (22 Jul 1931) Parents - W.R. Hawkins & Martha Spouse - 1) Bellzora Stagner 2) Angie Shores Children - Marker - triple marker with Masonic emblem Obituary - "John R. Hawkins, aged 80, died at his home in the Crooked Creek community Wednesday. Mr. Hawkins who lived to be of the ripe old ago of 80 was highly esteemed by the people of that community and was well known throughout the county as a man who kept the interest of his county at heart doing all he could for anyone who was in need of assistance. He has been a faithful and devoted member of the Methodist Church for many years being a steward in the Crooked Creek Church for several years. Mr. Hawkins was a Free Mason and was a member of the Portland Lodge at Danville. Some few years ago he arranged for his funeral with J.N. Farmer to preach his funeral. He had often told his friends that he was ready to go to his reward. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a sister. Funeral services were conducted at the Crooked Creek Cemetery by Rev. J.N. Farmer. Burial followed with Masonic honors." The Camden Chronicle 24 Jul 1931 Notes -
Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - MRS. M.A. (Martha) Grave Number 388 Born - 19 Oct 1839 Died - 6 Apr 1896 Parents - Spouse - W.R. Hawkins Children - Marker - double marker Obituary - not found Notes - Last Name - HAWKINS First Name - W. R. Grave Number 387 Born - 2 Aug 1815 Died - 1 Sep 1894 Parents - Spouse - M.A. (Martha) Children - 1) John 2) W.A. 3) Viola H. 4) Thomas 5) Elizabeth 6) James 7) George Marker - double marker Obituary - "It is with regret we chronicle the death of W.R. Hawkins, which sad event occurred at his home 2 miles south of this place last Saturday. The old man having been troubled with heart dropsy for sometime, passed quietly away entirely unexpected to the family at the time. His remains were interned at Crooked Creek cemetery Monday." The Camden Chronicle 5 Oct 1894, from Wheatley, 2 Oct 1894 Notes - Last Name - HEATHCOTT First Name - ANNIE MYRTLE AKERS Grave Number 478 Born - 1898 (4 Oct 1898) Died - 1990 (19 Jan 1990) Parents - Howard Akers & Mollie Collier Brock Spouse - 1) Porter Merrell 2) Earl Heathcott Children - 1st Marriage 1) Raymond Howard 2nd Marriage 1) Betty Sue 2) Ted A. 3) Katherine Marker - single marker Obituary - "Annie Myrtle Heathcott, 91, of Big Sandy, TN died Friday, January 19, 1990 at Henry County Medical Center in Paris. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 21, 1990 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel with Bro. Hillery Robbins officiating. Interment was in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Heathcott was born October 4, 1898 in Benton County. She was the daughter of the late Howard Akers and the late Molly Collier Brock. She is survived by one daughter, Lettie Bee (Carolyn)sic Marcus of Dyersburg, TN; one son, Ted A. Heathcott of Big Sandy; eleven grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and eight great-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Heathcott was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Heathcott; one son, Howard Merrell and one daughter, Betty Ann Heathcott. Mrs. Heathcott was a retired inspector for the Airplane Factory in Michigan, a member of Faxon Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star." The Camden Chronicle 24 Jan 1990 Notes - Last Name - HEATHCOTT First Name - HILDA R. Grave Number 479 Born - 1922 (7 Feb 1922) Died - 1984 (9 Sep 1984) Parents - Porter Akers & Dorothy Byrd Spouse - Ted A. Heathcott Children - 1) Bonnie Lee 2) Fred William 3) Ted Michael Marker - double marker Obituary - "Hilda Rebecca Heathcott, 62, of Big Sandy, did Sept. 9, 1984 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Sept. 12, (today) at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Vernon Turner officiating. Burial will be in Crooked Creek Cemetery. Born February 7, 1922 in Benton County, she was the daughter of the late Porter Akers and Dorothy Byrd Hoffman of Faxon, who survives. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband, Ted A. Heathcott; one daughter, Bonnie Lee Ulch, Big Sandy; two sons, Fred William Heathcott and Ted Michael Heathcott, both of Big Sandy; one brother, Franklin Akers, Dearborn, Mich.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Heathcott was a retired cook at Big Sandy School, a member of Faxon Methodist Church and member of Eastern Star #130." The Camden Chronicle 12 Sep 1984 Notes - Last Name - HEATHCOTT First Name - TED A. Grave Number 480 Born - 1919 (2 Aug 1919) Died - 1998 (11 Oct 1998) Parents - Earl Heathcott & Annie Myrtle Akers Spouse - Hilda Rebecca Akers Children - 1) Bonnie Lee 2) Fred William 3) Ted Michael Marker - double marker Obituary - "Funeral services for Ted A. Heathcott, 79, of Big Sandy were conducted Tuesday, October 13, 1998 at 2 p.m. at Stockdale-Malin Chapel in Big Sandy with Bro. Ricky Jordan and Bro. Hillery Robbins officiating. Burial was in Crooked Creek Cemetery in Big Sandy. He was born to the late Earl and Annie Myrtle Akers Heathcott on August 2, 1919 in Dyersburg, TN. He was married to the late Hilda Heathcott. He was a retired clerk with TWRA, a Mason, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. Mr. Heathcott is survived by a daughter and two sons, Bonnie Lee Ulch, Bill Heathcott and Michael Heathcott, all of Big Sandy, a sister, Katherine Marcus of Dyersburg, TN; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Mae Walker, of Camden." The Camden Chronicle 15 Oct 1998 Notes -
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