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Mildred Lucille Perdue [Female] b. 27 JUN 1920 Sumner Co. TN - d. 17 OCT 2005 Westmoreland, Sumner Co. TN
Mildred Lucille Perdue, age 85, of Westmoreland, died October 17, 2005. Born in Sumner Co on June 27, 1920, to the late Henry and Montrey Beacham Perdue. She retired from the U.S.D.A., where she was employed as a secretary. She is survived by her cousins, Berman (Nellie) Brown of Gallatin, James (Patsy) Brown of Gallatin, Dorothy (Dr. Raphael) Smith of Nashville, Minnie Bartley of Lafayette, Ind., Bobby Boren of Bartlow, Fla., Howard (Regina) Brown of Westmoreland, and Martha Carter of Gallatin. Visitation will be 3 p.m., until 9 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2005. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Howard Welch officiating. Interment will be at Sherron Cemetery.
Cordelia Perdue, 90, of Franklin, Ky., died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Crafton Funeral Home in Franklin, Ky., with Rev. Curry Davis officiating.
Interment followed in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Perdue was born Aug. 28, 1915, in Logan County, Ky., to the late Fountain Walter and Mary Olevia Chapman Shifflett.
She was a homemaker and a member of Round Pond Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Perdue was a member of the Eastern Star.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Minus Smith Perdue, her daughter, Nadine Cline, and brothers, Cyrus Fountain, Burr and Alvin Shifflett.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Polly and Robert Bell Moulton of Springfield; a son-in-law, Bill Cline of Nashville; a brother, George Shifflett of Russellville, Ky.,; grandchildren, Michael Cline, Susan M. Hall, and Sara Moulton; great-grandchildren, Michelle Grooms, Robby and Matthew Cline, Matt and Sam Hall; great-great-grandchildren, Aaron and Katie Grooms.
The Robertson County Times (Sep 8, 2005)
Pauline “Polly” Perdue Moulton, 82, of Springfield, died Monday November 17, 2014 at North Crest Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday November 20th at 1:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Sharon Cemetery with Matt Hall, Sam Hall, Don Langford, Dan Bush, Jerry Bush, Matthew Cline, Danny Grooms, Cole Dean, and Bill Pitt serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Moulton was born May 10, 1952 in Sumner County to the late Minus Smith and Pearl McCoin Perdue. She was a graduate of Franklin Simpson County High School. She retired from the Springfield Coco-Cola Plant, where she was bookkeeper and office manager. She then went to work as office manager at McCarroll Heating and Air, where she also retired. Mrs. Moulton was a member of New Chapel United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Bell Moulton, her step-mother: Cordelia Perdue, and her sister and brother-in-law: Nadine and Bill Cline. Mrs. Moulton is survived by her daughters and son-in-law: Susan and Ricky Hall of Cedar Hill, Sara Moulton of Springfield, grandsons: Matt and Sam Hall, sisters-in-law: Linda Moulton and Adeline Bush, brother-in-law: Donald Pitt all of Springfield, nephews: Mike Cline, Jerry Bush, Bill Pitt, and Dan Bush, niece: Pam Pitt.
Charles Edward Perdue, age 68, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, May 03, 2008, at his residence.
Charles Edward Perdue was born on September 20, 1939 in Macon County, TN, to the late Ezra Mack and Dellie (Fox) Perdue. He married the former Virginia Lee Meier on February 12, 1959, who survives.
Besides his parents, six brothers, Bill, Randall, James, Kenny, Tilmon, and Willard Perdue, two sisters, Elsie Wright, and Jewell Perdue preceded him in death. Charles had been a self-employed carpenter for many years; he loved to fish and hunt in his spare time, and was of the Baptist belief.
Besides his wife of forty-nine years, he is survived by; daughters, Brenda (Junior) Stafford, Nancy (Mike) Gregory, and Vickie (Raybon) Dickens all of Lafayette, TN, brothers, Roger Perdue of Hermitage Springs, TN, Steve Perdue of Scottsville, KY, Hollis Perdue of Indianapolis, IN, and Hillis Perdue of Indiana, sisters, Joann Davis, Virginia Knight, Mildred Cook all of Lafayette, TN, Gracie Wooten of Indiana, Marie Haganschneider, OH, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.
Jimmy Fishburn, Leslie Swindle, Gary Law, Billy Choate, Tim Smith, and Jimmy Glover served as honorary pallbearers. Chad Cherry, Alan Sullivan, Duwayne Perdue, Travis Cothron, Dwight Dickens, and Shon Perdue, served as active pallbearers.
Kathryn Lucille Cothron, age 94, of Lafayette, passed away early Tuesday morning at The Palace in Red Boiling Springs. Funeral services for Kathryn Cothron will be conducted on Friday, March 22nd at 2:00 p.m. from the Anderson & Son Funeral Home in Lafayette with Brother Charlie Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in the Macon County Memorial Garden. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until service time.
She is survived by: Son and Daughter-in-law, Joe F. and Shirley Cothron of Byron, GA; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Cornelia Ann and James R. Williams of Scottsville, KY, and Polly Lynn and Glen H. Donoho; Daughter-in-law, Debra Cothron, all of Lafayette; Grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly and John Joyner of Macon, GA, Keri and Kevin Hall of Ft. Valley, GA, Michelle and Donnie Birge of Gamaliel, KY, Susanna and Jeff Dugard of Orlando, FL, Vic Donoho of Nashville, Jennifer and Tim Coley of Lafayette, Donielle and Monty Story of Charlotte, TN; Sister, Coleen "Shorty" Parker of Hartsville.
Family suggests memorials to the Hillsdale Cemetery Care fund. You may make these donations by calling or coming by the Funeral Home.
BARBARA EVETTS GREGORY, age 76, passed away February 28, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center.
Barbara Evetts Gregory was born to the late William Bailey and Eliza Birkie Ann Vaden Evetts. She was married to the late R. C. Gregory, former Mayor of Lafayette, on January 10, 1948, sharing fifty-two years together and raising a daughter.
R. C. preceded her in death on February 17, 2000. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by; brothers, Joe Bryant Wilburn, James Dilliard Wilburn, Sherman Frisco Wilburn, William Shelton Evetts, and a sister, Cora Ella Evetts.
Ms. Barbara was a hairdresser for thirty-two years, owning her own business here in Lafayette. She was a lady who enjoyed life, but her love for her family and church always came first. Ms. Barbara played guitar and loved music. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club and member of the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by, Daughter and son-in-law, Kathy (Bob) Tuck of Lafayette, TN, granddaughter, Mitzi Flippin of Dallas, TX, grandson, Matt Tuck of Lafayette, TN, step-daughter, Barbara Ann Spencer of Lebanon, TN, sister, Mattie Evetts Watson of Bethpage, TN, step-granddaughter, Penny Harp of Lebanon, TN, special friend, Billy Kemp of Lafayette, TN.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 2, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. from the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder J.B. Shoulders and Elder Terry Austin officiating. Carl Hudgens, Bobby Shrum, Billy Wilson McClard, and Jim Adamopoulos served as honorary pallbearers. David Watson, Terry Evetts, Bobby Evetts, Gary Evetts, Tommy Wilburn, and Hubert Wilburn served as active pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Former Mayor of Lafayette
ROBERT LEWIS ANDREWS was born in Macon County, Tennessee, on July 11, 1936 to the late Robert Leland and Clarissa Mae Shrum Andrews.
As a young man, Lewis was married to Velma Dean Herald, and they shared fifty-five wonderful years together and raised one daughter, Regina.
Lewis spent most all of his life working on his farm with Velma always there to help and support him. On February 10, of this same year, Velma preceded him in death.
Besides his wife and parents; Sisters, Vadie Mae Coker, Carrie Belle Gann, and Barbara Nell Gammons, and Brothers, Elzie Ray Andrews and William Carthell Andrews, and Step-Mother, Alice Andrews Ellis, also preceded Lewis in death.
Lewis was saved at a young age and when he was able, he attended Brattontown Missionary Baptist Church.
On Sunday, December 23, 2012, he departed this life. Lewis will be greatly missed by his family and all his many friends.
Funeral services for Lewis Andrews were conducted Wednesday, December 26th, at 11 am from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Ricky Day officiating. Interment followed in the Barnfield / Andrews Cemetery.
Lewis is survived by, Daughter, Regina Lynn (Randy Joe) Cothron, Brother, Charlie Allen (Georgie) Andrews, Sisters, Louella (James) Driver, and Brenda (Gary) Hawkins, Grandchildren, Brandy Kenee (Nathan) Strack, Carla Mae (Brian) Thompson and Travis James (Tracey) Cothron all of Lafayette, TN, eight Great-grandchildren and several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.
(615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
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Robert Lewis Andrews, better known as Lewis, age 76, of Lafayette, TNpassed away Sunday, Dece mber 23, 2012 at his residence. Funeral servicesfor Robert Lewis Andrews will be conducted W ednesday, De cember 26th, at11 am from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Rick y Dayofficiating. Interment will follow in the Barnfield / Andrews Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Monday 3 pm through Wednesday service time.
Lewis is survived by,
Daughters,
Regina Lynn Cothron and husband Randy Joe
Brother,
Charlie Allen Andrews and wife Georgie
Sisters,
Louella Driver and husband James
Brenda Hawkins and husband Gary
Several Nieces and Nephews
Grandchildren,
Brandy Kenee Strack and husband Nathan
Carla Mae Thompson and husband Brian
Travis James Cothron and wife Tracey all of Lafayette, TN
8 Great-grandchildren
MRS. VELMA ANDREWS – age 75 of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette, Tennessee. Funeral Services for Mrs. Velma Andrews were conducted on Monday, February 13, at 1p.m. from the chapel of the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Barry Miller officiating. Jason Binson, Kyle Leath, Kevin Smith, Tracy Hawkins, Jason Phillips, and Kenny Davis served as Honorary Pallbearers. Kyle Polston, Tim Wix, Ronnie Steen, Josh Wix, Kyle Wix, William Holliman, Randall Polston, and Zach White served as Active Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Barnfield-Andrews Cemetery in the Old Bottom Community.
Velma was born on August 8, 1936 in Macon County Tennessee to the Late Jimmie and Bertha Mae Maulden Herald. Besides her parents, Velma was also preceded in death by a beloved nephew Ricky Wayne Wix.
Velma married the love of her life and spouse of fifty four years Mr. Robert Lewis Andrews on December 20, 1957, Mr. Lewis survives.
Velma was saved as a young girl and joined the Brattontown Missionary Baptist Church in Lafayette, where she remained a member until her death. Velma began her Nursing Career at the Janwynella Nursing Home in 1966. There she was employed as a Nursing Assistant until 1978, at which time Velma began work at the Macon County General Hospital. She passionately worked helping people with their illnesses and discomforts, always sharing a smile to brighten their day. Velma retired from Macon County General in 1996 to care for her elderly mother.
Velma’s family was very important to her and she loved spending time with her grandbabies and great-grandbabies, as well as all of her many friends. Velma loved to mow the yard as long as she was able and enjoyed sewing and working with her hands, in her free time.
Velma lost her leg to a struggle with diabetes in 2005 and gradually her health failed. The Lord saw fit to take Velma to her eternal home where her illnesses are no longer a burden. Although she is gone, Velma will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved her.
Mrs. Velma leaves behind; Husband, Robert Lewis Andrews, Daughter, Regina Lynn (Randy Joe) Cothron, Grandchildren, Brandy Renee (Nathan) Strack, Carla Mae (Brian)Thompson, Travis James (Tracey) Cothron, Sister, Virginia (Kenney) Ponder, Special Friend, Eller Sircy, Eight Great-Grandchildren as well as several Nieces and Nephews and a Host of Good Friends.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.
615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
DOROTHY ANDREWS – known to some as “Chicken” – age 86 of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, April 3, at Macon County General Hospital in Lafayette. Funeral Services for Ms. Dorothy “Chicken” Andrews were conducted on Thursday, April 7, at 11a.m. at the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Ricky White and Elder Jimmy Cox officiating. Derick McCormick, and Jack West served as Honorary Pallbearers. Dustin Marr, Jordan Andrews, Wayne White, DeWight Crowder, Radford Spivey, Jackie Halliburton, Willard White, and Brandon Nix served as Active Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Dorothy was born on August 24, 1924, the daughter of the late Arnett and Pearlie Reid White. On August 16, 1940 she married Walter Bernice Andrews and to this union 4 children were born, Bernice preceded her in death on February 27, 2005.
Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by; grandson, Chad Douglas Marr, sister, Selma Lee Halliburton and brothers, Jollie White, Earl Brown “Pick”White, and an infant brother.
She is survived by; daughters, Kathy (Jeff) Ashworth and Conchita (Jerry) Gregory, sons, Ricky Andrews and Elder Walter Thomas (Debbie) Andrews, sister, Glean C Hughes and brother, Carl Ray “Bug” White, special niece, Lisa (Radford) Spivey, Grandchildren, Dustin Marr, Jennifer McCormick, Holly Witcher, Jessica Nix, Katie Beth Warner, Keshia Wright, Jordan Andrews, Kristin Gregory, Brittney Jarratt and special grandchild, Radissa Spivey, Great-Grandchildren Dayton and Gracie Mai McCormick, Kaylee and Bo Warner, Laiken Andrews, Brynlee Witcher, 4 Step-Grandchildren and 9 Step-Great-grandchildren.
She was saved at an early age and united with Cedar Bluff Missionary Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Lafayette chapter of the Eastern Star.
For most of her life Dorothy was a home-maker and worked on the farm raising tobacco, milking cows, raising chickens and gardening. Later in life, she went to work at Sportswear until retirement age where she made a host of friends. Dorothy was known by all that knew her as a fun loving, caring, and hardworking, sweet lady. She enjoyed the simpler things in life from playing with grandchildren in the yard, quilting, working in her flowers, raising a garden, hayrides, playing bingo at Christmas, or petting her little dog Cricket. She loved her family and she and Bernice made a happy loving home for their children. She enjoyed gospel singings and all of her children were part of gospel groups. One of her favorite songs, “I’m A Winner Either Way,” is a testament, to the many loved ones she leaves behind, that she was satisfied with her life here on earth, but was ready to be reunited with Bernice, and the many others that she loved and missed.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements. (615)666-2189 or
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Albert Cordell Andrews was born in Macon County, Tennessee on April 4, 1921 to the late Willard Aubrey Andrews and Maudie Bell Hoskins Andrews. He was one of six siblings born to this union.
At the age of sixteen, Albert married his true love the former Ruthie Delier Lamb, on May 23, 1937. They raised five children and shared sixty-eight years together. Ruthie passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2005.
Farming ran though Albert’s blood, he enjoyed milking cows, raising tobacco, and doing all the chores that come with farming.
Albert loved to spend the day rabbit hunting and trading rabbit dogs.
Besides his wife and parents; daughter, Darlene Shankel, sons, Albert Lee Andrews, Bobby Joe Andrews, and Walter Ray Andrews, grandson, Albert Lee Andrews, Jr., brothers, Johnnie Andrews, and Ernest Andrews, sisters, Marie Jones, Earlene Hoskins, and Versie Sircy, also preceded Albert in death.
Albert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. His grandchildren were Albert’s pride and joy.
On Thursday, January 3, 2013, the Lord called Albert home, he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services for Albert were conducted Sunday at 3 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Joe Osborne officiating. Interment followed in the Drury Cemetery.
Albert Cordell is survived by; Daughter, Carolyn (Tommy) O’Neal of Portland, TN, Grandchildren, Tina (Bob) Wolf, Wayne (Tabatha) O’Neal, Joyce (Jeff) Hardin, Charlotte (J. T.) Likens, Beverly (George) Hale, Robert Andrews, Steven Andrews, and Trina (Joe) Osborne, fifteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.
(615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
Albert Lee Andrews, age 58, of Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday evening, November 28, 2012 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Albert Lee Andrews will be conducted Sunday, December 2 at 1 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Joe Osborne officiating. Interment will follow in the Haysville Cemetery.
Visitation will begin Saturday 12 noon – 9 pm, and Sunday 9 am until service time.
Family requests memorials in the form of donations be made toward the Funeral Expense Fund, these can be made at the funeral home office.
Albert Lee Andrews was born in Portland, Tennessee, on November 27, 1953 to Albert Cordell Andrews and the late Ruthie Dihlia Lamb. He was one of five siblings born to this union. Albert had been previously married and had fathered three children. On January 2, 2004 He was married to Helen Elizabeth Harper.
Besides Albert's mother, his son, Albert Lee Andrews, Jr., brothers, Bobby Andrews and Ray Andrews, and sister, Darlene Shankle also preceded him in death. Albert worked for Flex Technology for 14 years until he retired in 2008, due to his health. Albert enjoyed working on cars and wood working. He enjoyed watching television especially old shows like Bonanza. He was a big John Wayne fan, and was always a big cut-up. He enjoyed joking and laughing with everyone he knew. On Wednesday, November 28, 2012 the Lord called Albert home. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him. Albert is survived by, Wife, Helen Harper Andrews of Lafayette, TN, Father, Albert Cordell Andrews , Sons, Steven (Deanne) Andrews, Robert Andrews all of Portland, TN, Step-son, James (Victoria) Brawner of Lafayette, TN, Sister, Carolyn (Tommy) Oneal of Portland, TN, Grandchildren, Dustin and Stephanie Andrews, Taylor and Whitney Andrews, Wyatt Andrews, Christopher and Maegan Rutherford, eight nieces and nephews, also survive.
Albert is survived by,
Wife,
Helen Harper Andrews of Lafayette
Father,
Albert Cordell Andrews
Sons,
Steven Andrews and wife Deanne
Robert Andrews all of Portland
Step-son,
James Brawner and wife Victoria of Lafayette
Sister,
Carolyn Oneal and husband Tommy of Portland
Grandchildren,
Dustin and Stephanie Andrews
Taylor and Whitney Andrews
Wyatt Andrews
Christopher and Maegan Rutherford
8 nieces and nephews
JOSEPH F. COTHRON, better known as Joe, age 59 of Lafayette, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at Sumner Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Joe Cothron were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Jimmy Claiborne and Elder G.W. Knight officiating. Serving as pallbearers were; Don Johnson, Seth Parrish, Kyle Deering, Tim Case, Jared Claiborne, George McFerrin, Steve Cothron, and Joel Brooks. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Joe was born on April 10, 1952 in Macon County, Tennessee to the late Ray and Nola Alloria Pirtle Cothron. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Estes Knight.
He was a graduate of Macon County High School, and he attended Tennessee Technology Center in Hartsville for eighteen months taking automotive training.
Joe worked for Texas Boot for several years and later went to work for J.C. Jones on his farm before retiring in the late 90’s, due to his health. He worked hard all of his life, but seemed to enjoy every minute of it.
Being a very simple man, Joe’s life was not spent out in the world much. Joe had a huge, caring heart and would help anyone that he could. He simply loved being around people. Joe loved to sit and talk to anyone who had time to listen.
The most important thing in Joe’s life was the time he spent in Church. He was always good to visit sister churches. Being able to serve God was what his life revolved around.
Joe will be greatly missed by his family, Church, and all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by; Brother, Charles and Susan Cothron of Lafayette, TN, Sister-in-law, Jean Knight of Gallatin, TN, Nephews, Craig and Rhonda Cothron of Lafayette, TN, Kenneth Knight of Virginia, Niece, Michele Denton and James of Baxter, TN, Great nephews, Colin Cothron, and Logan Denton, Great nieces, Callie Cothron, Katelyn Cothron, Sierra Denton, and Jasmine Denton.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements. (615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
Ms. Pearl Gregory was born on April 23, 1932 to the late Jerald Dean Jones and Jewell Jenkins Jones in Pleasant Shade, Tennessee. She was one of three children born to this union.
In May of 1949, she was married to Thurman Othell Gregory. They started out on a life journey together that would last for thirty-five wonderful years. They have two children, daughter, Vannesa Moore and husband Phillip and son, Robin Gregory and wife Angel.
She was also blessed with six grandchildren, April Holder and husband Eric, Matt Moore and wife Amy, Stephen Gregory, Lacey Cook and husband Ben, Dylan Gregory, and Austin Dias, seven great-grandchildren, Ciera, Seth, and Will Holder, Ellie Moore, Keeley and Annie Cook, and Zachary Gregory, one brother, Brother Charles Jones and wife Joyce, one sister, Mai Dean Donoho and several nieces and nephews also survive.
She worked as a seamstress for several years at Form-fit Rogers. When not at work, Pearl cared for her home and enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Her past time was spent sewing and quilting. Pearl had made many quilts and liked sharing them with family and friends. She also liked watching her cats and birds play.
Her husband, Thurman passed away in 1974. One brother-in-law, Dewene Donoho also preceded her in death.
Pearl was a member of Spring Creek Missionary Baptist Church.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at the age of 82, the Lord called Pearl to her Heavenly Home. Her beautiful smile will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but the memories made will last forever.
Funeral services for Ms. Pearl Gregory were conducted Saturday, August 16th at 1pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Brother Charles Jones, and Elder Britt Little officiating. Eric Holder, Matt Moore, Stephen Gregory, Dylan Gregory, Austin Dias, Seth Holder, and Will Holder served as Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.
(615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
Son of Thomas Vinson Brawner & Malvina Dorotha Shrum. Sibling of Mittie Lee, Lillie May, Lloyd Radford, Mary Jane, & Nola Elizabeth.
Jean Elizabeth Cothron was born on Stratton’s Branch of Macon County, Tennessee on April 21, 1932. She passed from life to eternity on September 7, 2014, living 82 years. She was married on October 29, 1954 to Glenn Barton Cothron, who passed away in 2011. Her parents, Herman and Nettie Jones Harper; her brother, Lenslie Harper, and sister Ova Olene Cook; also preceded her in death. She was saved as a young girl, and joined Long Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until her health prevented her attendance. As a young woman, she promised God that if he gave her children she would, like Hannah, give them back to Him. She kept that promise, taking her girls to church, with few exceptions, whenever the church doors were open. She and Glenn worked together so that she could be at home while he went to work. She usually sent her family off to work and school each morning after a hot breakfast of homemade biscuits, bacon or sausage, and scrambled eggs. Most evenings, she served some of the best pinto beans and cornbread for supper. She kept milk cows and tended a large garden until her health prevented her from doing so. She played in the snow with her girls, loved her pet dogs, enjoyed hunting dry land fish, and encouraged her girls that they could be whatever they were willing to work for. She was a faithful member of the Lafayette Rebekah Lodge until it closed its Lafayette chapter, the Lafayette Order of the Easter Star as long as she was able, and she volunteered at Knollwood Manor for many years. She loved frying or baking apple and peach pies for lodge, church, or other family gatherings. She entertained us with stories of her childhood adventures, which included walking to the spring for water several times a day, walking uphill both ways to Long Creek’s one room school house, being found walking the ridge-pole of the barn, and riding off the hill under a log wagon. She was also a writer. She faithfully kept a handwritten journal for over 50 years, regularly wrote her daughters when they were away for school, and to her nephew and cousin when they were overseas for military service. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her. She is survived by; Daughters, Melinda (Fred) Brown, and Lisa C. Cothron, Granddaughters, Lydia Claire Brown, Maggie Claire Cothron Stinnett all of Lafayette, Nieces, Donna (Stan) Melton of Nashville, Donna (Danny) Patterson, Henrietta (Lanny) Robinson, and Cathy Jenkins all of Lafayette, Libby (Wayne) Hall of Hartsville, Wanda Sue (Kent) Smith of Red Boiling Springs, Nephews, Gary Harper, Ronnie (Shirley) Johnson, Larry Harper all of Lafayette.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Cothron were conducted on Tuesday, September 9th at 2 pm from the Long Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Elder Jackie Stagner and Elder Jeff Blackwell officiating. Gary Harper, Eric Hall, Matey Bean, Krista Handlon, Brookie York, and Charlene Piercey served as Honorary Pallbearers. Wayne Hall, Wayne Hesson, Ronnie Johnson, Kent Smith, Jerold Cook, Randy Norman, and Michael Kerigan served as Active Pallbearers. Interment will follow in the Meador-Howser Cemetery.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements. (615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
Ms. Rulene Zelma Law Cothron born October 28, 1924 in Macon County, Tennessee, was one of three daughters born to Hicie E. Law and Tessie M. Napier Law. She departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2014 in Gallatin, Tennessee at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 26 days.
Rulene was employed for many years at Formfit Rogers, then Imperial Reading and finally American Greetings. She climbed the ladder as factory worker, Floor Lady and then Supervisor, retiring in 1988.
On January 27, 1944, she was united in marriage to Paul Ray Walrond in Brownwood, Texas. Paul was killed in France in World War II on July 27, 1944. To this union was born Alma Paulette Walrond Stafford on January 10, 1945.
Rulene was like most people struggling to make ends meet, during the time after the war. This was probably the reason she always made everything count. Rulene had to have wrinkles ironed out of clothing and neatness was a must. She loved to piece quilt tops when time allowed.
On December 25, 1951, she was united in marriage to Earl Willard Cothron. They were married almost fifty-one years, Earl died on December 7, 2002. To this union was born Dana Kay Cothron Harp on November 17, 1963.
Besides her husbands and parents; sister, Naomi Meador and niece, Janie Doss also preceded her in death.
She was a member of Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Rulene will be missed greatly by her loved ones and many friends.
Funeral services for Ms. Rulene Cothron were conducted Wednesday at 3 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Elder Otis Jones officiating. Serving as Honorary Pallbearer were Paul Stafford, Mike Scruggs, Micky Donnell, and Douglas Rich. Justin Harp, Ronnie Stafford, Tim Harp, Robert DiPiazza, Jeffery Scruggs, and Barry Doss served as Active Pallbearers. Interment followed in the Macon County Memorial Gardens.
She is survived by; Daughters, Paulette (Paul) Stafford of Hendersonville, and Dana (Tim) Harp of Lafayette, Grandsons, Ronnie (Justin) Stafford of Sylva, NC, and Justin Harp of Lafayette, Granddaughter, Penny (Robert) DiPiazza of White House, Great-Granddaughter, Tiffany Stafford Brewer of Greenbrier, Great-Great-Granddaughter, Lily Brewer of Greenbrier, Sister, Helen Doss of Greenwood, IN, Special-Niece, Nancy (Mike) Scruggs of Murfreesboro, Nephew, Barry Doss of Greenwood, IN, and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.
(615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
Paul was killed in France in WWII
Mrs. Jewel Hollis (Meador) Cothron was born November 26, 1928 to the late James Delbert Meador and Erma Akin Meador. She was the first of three girls and three boys born to this union. She departed this Earth on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 19 days.
She was saved by God’s grace as young girl and united with Siloam Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a member until God called her home.
Hollis was married to Howard Clinton Cothron on October 2, 1954, sharing forty-nine years together, until his death on June 7, 2004. To this union two daughters were born Carol and Cheryl.
After her marriage, Hollis spent most of her life as a housewife and mother caring for the family. Her talent for sewing led her to make most of the family’s clothing, as well as sewing for other people. As her children grew up she started piecing quilts and quilting them by hand making sure that each of her family received one of these treasured quilts.
She loved her flowers and her yard became a showcase of different flowers each spring with all the colors of the rainbow.
Hollis was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and son-in-law, Ronnie Leath, two young sisters, Ruby Irene and Earline Meador, and two brothers, Reverend W.L. Meador and Randal Meador.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol Leath Scott and husband Dallas and Cheryl Cashman and husband Mark, four grandchildren, Gary Leath and wife Kim, Jennifer Turner, David Rader and wife Ashley, Daniel Rader and wife Michelle, and nine great grandchildren, Meleah and Trista Leath, Dale, Morgan, Bailey and Macy Turner, Caylie and Knox Rader and Madeline McGee.
Hollis is also survived by; one brother, Michael Meador and wife Shelia and two sisters-in-law, Betty Meador and Rebecca Meador,, Two brothers-in-law, Donnie Cothron and wife Maurene and Harold Gene Cothron. She is also survived by many cousins, friends and neighbors.
As we say goodbye to Hollis on this Earth, it is our sincere prayer that each one will be able to meet her again in Heaven one day.
Funeral services for Jewel Hollis Cothron were conducted on Tuesday, September 16, at 2 pm from the Chapel of Alexander Funeral Home with Reverend Harold King and Brother Ricky Vance officiating. Gary Leath, David Rader, Daniel Rader, Shawn Turner, Dale Turner, and Ronnie Meador served as Pallbearers. She was laid to rest, beside her husband Howard, in Eulia Cemetery.
Alexander Funeral Home, Directors, in charge of arrangements.
(615)666-2189 or www.alexanderfh.com
Edward "Waldo" Goodwin
Born: April 26, 1929
Died: December 26, 2009
Mr. Edward "Waldo" Goodwin 80, of the Pilot Oak Community died Saturday at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
He was a member of the Pilot Oak Baptist Church, retired farmer and bus driver for the Graves County School System for 36 years.
Mr. Goodwin is survived by Wife of 51 years, Rosemary (Lamb) Goodwin; Son, Allen Edward Goodwin of Pilot Oak; Daughter, Belinda Howard of Farmington; 2 Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by; Three Brothers, Norman C. Goodwin, H. Hartwell Goodwin, W.C. Goodwin; Parents, Clyde and Nettie (Taylor) Goodwin.
Services are scheduled for 11:00AM Wednesday December 30, 2009 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield. Revs. Glen Stewart and Ronald Cruse will officiate. Entombment will follow in the Highland Park Mausoleum. Visitation is set from 5-8PM Tuesday December 29, 2009 at the Funeral Home.
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