FUNERAL PROGRAMS,
HENDERSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE
From the funeral program collection of Jeanette (McDonald) Minor
Calvin Christopher Carver
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION
of
Calvin Christopher Carver
Saturday, September 8, 2001
2:oo PM
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church
Lexington, TN
Rev. Samuel White, Officiating
Obituary
As the sun rose on August 13, 1956, Calvin Carver was born to the late Virgil Carver, Jr. and Helen Mae Williams Carver. On Wednesday, September 5, 2001, at Lexington Methodist Hospital at 4:00 a.m., he departed this life. God sent his angel to bring to his eternal home in heaven.
Calvin Christopher Carter was born in Henderson Co. where he received his education. He graduated from Lexington High School and later attended Austin Peay College in Clarksville, TN for 2 years. At an early age he accepted Christ as his personal savior. He was employed for the State Highway Dept. where he retired when his health failed. Calvin was also a licensed funeral director and managed People's Funeral Home since May of 1995. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving brother, Virgil W. Carver, III, a sister-in-law, Virginia Carver; two nieces. Kelsey Helen and Kanesha Gall Carver; 6 aunts, Lucille Taylor, Arnell Dickerson, Ruby Donsi Carver, all of Lexington, Mae Frances Bray of Jackson, Catherine Carver of New York and Val Davis; 4 uncles, Elfain Carver, Clayton Williams, Louis Earl Williams, all of Lexington and Connie B. Carver of Jackson, TN.
Interment
Lexington Cemetery ~ Lexington, TN
Pall Bearers:
Steve Mayo, Ronnie Yarbrough, Steve Roberson, Joseph Parker, Mitchie Johnson, Stanley Campbell, Jessie Montague, Kenneth Smith
Flower Bearers:
Edna Roberson, Velma Montague, Belinda Timberlake, Lisa Taylor, Evelyn Parker, Gladys Easley
Arrangements Entrusted To
People's Funeral Home
330 Reeves St. · P.O. Box 900· Lexington, TN 38351
(968-2145)
Mrs. Annie Mae Gardner Cathey
Home-Going Celebration
for
Mrs, Annie Mae Gardner Cathey
January 11, 1911-Nov. 13, 2002
New Lewis Chapel A.M.E. Church
343 Reeves Street
Lexington, Tennessee
Rev. James Weeden
Pastor
Rev. Norman Carver
Officiating
On the thirteenth day of November, 2002, the Angels of Silence came and scaled the lips of Mrs. Annie Mae Gardner Cathey.
She professed a hope in Christ at a very early age and was united with Lewis Chapel Methodist Church for most of her adult life. She remained a faithful member until she resided in a nursing home.
Annie Mae Gardner was born in Waverly on January 11, 1911. She was born to the union of the late Eva and Hugh Gardner. In 1938, she moved to Lexington, Tennessee and married Ben Cecil Cathey on December 3, 1938. They made Lexington, Tennessee their home. They were married for more than fifty-five years until the Lord called Cecil home on December, 14,1993.
Cecil and Annie Mae had one son, Dr. Ben Cathey of Lansing, Michigan. Mrs. Cathey also leaves to mourn and cherish her passing, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Pallbearers:
Mr. Mark Carver, Mr. Isaac Cathey, Mr. C. H. Carver, Mr. Eugene Easley, Mr. Dennis Easley, Mr. Don Pretty
Interment
Lexington City Cemetery
Arrangements Entrusted To:
Mercer Brothers Funeral Home
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501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive |
85 Barnhill Street |
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Lancaster Flakes
In Loving Memory
of
Lancaster Flakes
June 9, 1919 Sunrise-November 6, 2001 Sunset
Services
Saturday, November 10, 2001
1:00 PM
St. Paul Baptist Church
412 East Church ~ Lexington, TN 38351
Rev. Norman Carver, Officiating
Rev. Percy Smith, Pastor
Obituary
Lancaster Flakes was born June 9, 1919 in Lexington, TN to the late Judd Stanford and Nettie Flakes. He attended school at the former Montgomery High School. He confessed a hope in Christ and joined St. Paul Baptist Church.
He departed this life on November 6, 2001 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Inez Small. To this union four children were born.
Lancaster worked for the L & N Railroad for many years, until he retired. He leaves to mourn a devoted wife, Inez Flakes, one son, Tommy R. Flakes (Lisa), three daughters, Barbara S. Flakes, Marguerite Flakes and Bridgette Inez (Richard) McCurrie, all of Lexington; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two nieces and many other cousins and relatives.
Pall Bearers:
Harry Arnold, Leon Priddy, Charlie Kizer, Paul Buck, Harold Harmon, Willie Moffitt, Brian Carver
Honorary Pall Bearers:
William (Tody) Johnson, Winslow Helms, Oscar Harmon
Flower Bearers:
Betty A. Carver, Essie M. Moffitt, Delores Priddy, Ann Carver, Nellie Kizer, Dorothy Thomas, Edith Harmon
Interment
Lexington Cemetery ~ Lexington, TN
Final Arrangements Entrusted To
People's Funeral Home
330 Reeves St.~ Lexington, TN
(968-2145)
Thomas McDonald
Homegoing
Service
for
Thomas McDonald
Nov. 7, 1924-Apr. 5, 1997
Thursday, April 10, 1997
1:00 p.m.
First United Methodist
Lexington, Tennessee
Obituary
Thomas McDonald was born November 7, 1924 in Perry County, Tennessee. He was one of three children born to Eddie and Mozella McDonald who preceded him in death. He departed this life on April 5, 1997 at his home.
Thomas received his education in Henderson county, graduating from Montgomery High School.
He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and was united with Key's Chapel United Methodist church. He served as Treasurer of the Church for many years and Sunday School Teacher. He was employed by E. L. Thomas & Son until his ill health prevented him from continuing.
He was married to the late Mary C. Stanford and to this union, three children were born. He was a beloved father who showed love and would go the last mile for you, not only for family, but anyone who needed their assistance.
He leaves to cherish his memory, three devoted children, Peggy J. Bennett of Nashville, TN., Brenda (Raymond) Douglas of Lexington and Jeanette Minor of Wichita, KS., one devoted brother James McDonald of Lexington; three grandchildren, Valerie Monique, Douglas, Jacqueline Denise Douglas and "C" Minor, one nephew William Carver of Memphis, one niece Delores Carter of Lexington, a host of other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers:
Willie Staten, Steven Ellis, Charles Sharp
Flowerbearers:
Friends
[Not stated on the funeral program, Thomas McDonald is buried in Lexington, Cemetery.]
Herbert Lavon Melton
In Celebration
of
Home-Going
Sunday, October 21, 2001
2:00 P.M.
Pilgrim's Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Lexington, Tennessee
Rev. Samuel White
Pastor
October 15, 1946-October 17, 2001
On October 17, 2001
one of God's children were called home
Our beloved Herbert Lavon Melton, son of the late Georgia Jordan and L. C. Melton was called home to rest. He has now departed this life to join our Heavenly Father in his eternal home.
Herbert was born on October 15, 1946 in Lexington, Tennessee. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. J. W. Smith. Herbert graduated from Montgomery High School in 1965. After graduation, Herbert moved to Detroit, Michigan. He later returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Coretta Hendrix. They united in Holy matrimony on January 8, 1968. To this union, two children were born.
Herbert worked for many years at Milan Arsenal. He was also a licensed barber.
He leaves to mourn: A devoted wife, Coretta Hendrix Melton; a son, Herbert (Cynthia) Melton, Jr. of Jackson, Tennessee; two daughters, Natasha D. Melton of Atlanta, Georgia and Monique (Samuel) Lloyd; two sisters, Carolyn (Billy) Bomer of Lexington, Tennessee and Peretha Booker of Atlanta, Georgia. He also leaves six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one uncle, Levester Melton; three sister-in-laws, Ilean (Curtis) Ross of Henderson, Ruby (Bobby) McHaney of Pontiac, Michigan, Loretta (Merlin) Martin of Mountain View, California; one brother-in-law, Cecil Hendrix of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; one great uncle, William (Toddy) Johnson; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. E.G. Hendrix along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Casketbearers:
"Class of 1965"
Flowerbearers:
"Class of 1965"
Interment
Lexington, Cemetery
Arrangements Entrusted To:
Mercer Brothers Funeral Home
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501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive |
85 Barnhill Street |
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Irene Parker
The Home Going Celebration
for the Life of
Irene Parker
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Sunrise |
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Sunset |
Thursday, October 2, 2003
1:00 pm
Timberlake Grove Baptist Church
Lexington, TN 38351
Rev. Felix Tuggles ~ Pastor
Obituary
On Monday, September 29, 2003 at JJ.J5 a.m. the gospel train stopped at Lexington Manor Nursing Center to allow Irene Ellis Parker to board. She was born December 23, 1925 to the late Priest and Geneva Raspberry Ellis. She received her education in Henderson County graduating from Montgomery High School.
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church; she later became a member of Timberlake Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington; where she remained a faithful member until her health failed.
She leaves to cherish her memory a devoted husband of fifty-seven years, John A. Parke, one daughter Nancy (Wayne) Cathey, one grandson Jarrett (Catreasce) Parker, two great-grandchildren, Seth and Maya Parker, four sisters, Pauline Ellis, Dorothy Brown, and Francis Ellis of Lexington, TN., and Ruby (William) McCann of Excelsior Springs, MO. One brother Rev. Priest (Ruby) Ellis Jr. of Lexington, TN. Two sister-in-laws, Clara (Lavie) Boomer of Lexington, TN and Ardell (Sally) Greene of Peoria, IL. Also a host of nieces and nephews.
Interment
Lexington Cemetery
Lexington, Tennessee
Pallbearers:
Bobby Deberry, Johnnie Craft, Leon Holder, Theodore Dunn, Danny Kizer, Larry Parker, Perry Atkins
Flower Girls:
Arlinda Johnson, Dorothy Thomas, Leora Parker, Mary Priddy, Barbara Parker, Mary Carver, Tammy Tuggles
Honorary Flower Girls:
The Senior Missionaries of Timberlake Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Service Entrusted To
People's Funeral Home
P.O. Box 900 -330 Reeves Street
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-2145
Mrs. Edna Mae Pearson
In Loving Memory
of
Mrs. Edna Mae Pearson
March 14, 1947-January 8, 2002
Saturday, January 12, 2002
12:00 Noon
Oak Grove Church of Christ
Chester County, Tennessee
Bro. Larry Ivery
Officiating
The earthly life of Mrs. Edna Mae Pearson, Age 54 came to an end on Tuesday Evening at Methodist LeBonheur Hospital in Lexington, Tennessee. She was born to the union of the late Mr. Lance Parker and the late Mrs. Lillie Randle Parker on March 14, 1947 in Lexington / Henderson County, Tennessee.
She was educated in the public schools of Lexington, Tennessee and was a 1965 graduate of Montgomery High School . She was a member of the Oak Grove Church of Christ in Chester County, Tennessee. She was employed at Miller Speed Queen Laundry Mat in Lexington, Tennessee.
Mrs. Pearson was united in Holy matrimony to Mr. Chester Pearson in 1968.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Chester Pearson of Lexington; two sons, Fred Pearson of Lexington and Chris Pearson of Jackson; three daughters, Teresa Pearson, Regetta Pearson and Jennifer Pearson, all of Lexington; one brother, Melvin Parker of Union City, Tennessee; three uncles, Tom Randle of South Bend, Indiana, O.V. Parker of Nashville, Tennessee and Pete Parker of Lexington, Tennessee. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will cherish her memory.
Song Leader:
Bro. Oliver Howard
Pallbearers:
Ernest Cathy, Dan Ray Pearson, Patrick Pearson, Lynn Pearson, Joe L. Gooch
Flowerbearers:
Paula Pearson, Elsie Pearson, Kim Owens
Interment
Lexington Cemetery
Arrangements Entrusted To:
Mercer Brothers Funeral Home
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501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive |
85 Barnhill Street |
Toll Free 1-888-293-2178
The Homegoing
Celebration of
David E. Taylor
June 2, 1959-March 30, 2001
Funeral Services
Tuesday, April 3, 2001
1:00 p.m.
at
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Samuel White, Officiating
Interment - Lexington City Cemetery
Obituary
David Earl Taylor departed this life Friday, March 30, 2001. He was born June 2, 1959 in Henderson County to Willie Joe and Lucille Taylor.
He attended Caywood Elementary School and graduated from Lexington High School. He was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.
He leaves to cherish his memories, two daughters, Jeretha Taylor and Laora Taylor, one son, Trevis Taylor, all of Lexington; three grandchildren; his mother Lucille Taylor and his father Willie Joe Taylor, both of Lexington; four brothers, Joe Anthony Taylor and Willie Joe Taylor, Jr., both of Maryland; Cameron Taylor and Ernest Taylor, both of Lexington; four sisters, Linda Miller of Virginia; Karen Taylor and Sharon Robinson both of Maryland; Lucille Ingram of Lexington and two Godchildren, Ninkita Pearson and Mariah Pearson, both of Lexington; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers:
Greg Hopewell, James Roy Hart, Michael Jackson, Stanley Campbell, Eric Thomas, Kelton Willis, Ivan Kennedy
Flowerbearers:
Cheryl Randles, Paula Campbell, Susan Thomas, Renee Pritchard, Sharon Hart, Katina Stanford
Services entrusted to
Peoples Funeral Home
330 Reeves Street · P.O. Box 900
Lexington, Tennessee 38351
901-968-2145
Mr. Charles Thomas (T. C.) Teague
Homegoing Celebration
for
Mr. Charles Thomas
(T. C.) Teague
Sunrise: March 20, 1934-Sunset September 11, 2000
Saturday, September 15, 2001
1:00 P.M
Broad Street Church Of Christ
131 North Broad Street
Lexington, TN 38351
Bro. Robert Jones
Officiating
Life Reflections
Mr. Charles Thomas (T.C.) Teague departed his life on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at the Methodist Hospital in Lexington, Tennessee.
Mr. Teague was born on March 20, 1934 in Henderson County, Tennessee to the late Mr. Junior Robert Teague and the late Mrs. Lillie Ida Teague.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, one son, one sister and two brothers.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Mary Elizabeth Teague of Lexington, Tennessee; eight daughters, Theresa (Dennis) Easley of Chicago, Illinois, Barbara (Jerry) Jones of Columbia, Tennessee, Elaine (Ricky) Johnson of Clarksburgh, Tennessee, Linda Teague (Sam Elam), Sharon (James) Hart, Jackie (Victor) Coiner, Mary Raspberry (Thomas Noanor) and Dametaris Jones, all of Lexington, Tennessee; six sisters, Willie D. Buckley of Indianapolis, Indiana, Geraldine Cooper of Paducah. Kentucky, Louise Nicoles of Tennessee and Ruthie M. Harmon and Christine Hall, both of Lexington, Tennessee and Clorine Humphrey of Paris, Tennessee; six brothers, Bobby T. Teague and Odell Teague, both of Lexington, Tennessee, Adell Teague of Parsons, Tennessee, Paul Teague, James Teague and Eddie L. Teague, all of Paducah, Kentucky. He also leaves 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends who will cherish his memory.
Casketbearers:
Bryan Teague, Max Teague, James Hart, Victor Comer, Ricky Johnson, Sam Elam
Flowerbearers:
Granddaughters
Interment
Lexington Cemetery
Arrangements Entrusted To:
Mercer Brothers Funeral Home
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501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive |
85 Barnhill Street |
Toll Free 1-888-293-2178
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