Obituary Report for May 14, 2003
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Lloyd Eugene Newcome, 85, died May 11 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.
An employee of Northwest Airlines and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was the son of the late Henry and Mae Smith Newcome; and was preceded in death by sister, Inez Newcome; and brother, Burt Newcome.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Newcome; sister, Gertrude Fleisher of McMinnville; brothers and sister-in-law, Leon and Kitty Newcome, and Terry B. Newcome, all of McMinnville; and nephews, Louie, Daniel and Richard Fleisher, all of McMinnville.
Services were held Tuesday at Mt. View Cemetery with Chris Gilliam officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Warren County Humane Society.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
Jerry Kenneth Casteel, 64
Altamont resident and Lawrence County native Jerry Kenneth Casteel died May 9 at his home.
A vice president with Burroughs-Ross-Colville, he formerly worked for Caney Fork Electric Cooperative and Western Railroad. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting.
The son of Walter H. and Irine Litrell Casteel, he was preceded in death by sister, Martha S. Nolan.
He is survived by niece, Rebecca Preston of Leighton, Ala.; nephews, Kevin Farley of Tuscaloosa, Ala., Ricky Rhodes of Huntsville, Ala., and Robbin Rhodes of Iron City; uncle, Clarence Litrell of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; and longtime friends, Carl Stanley, Maiverine Romans, Joey and Brandi Humphrey, Joshua Morrison, Donald Roberts and Clyde Malone, Paul and Carl Mason of Iron City, and Abe Gable of Iron City.
There will be no services.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
Vicki Darlene Jessup, 45
Spencer resident and Tell City, Ind., native Vicki Darlene Jessup, 45, died May 13 at her home after a three-year illness.
A homemaker and a member of Welchland Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Victor Hempfling of Evansville, Ind., and Janice Clark of Livermore, Ky.; and is also survived by her husband, Malcolm Jessup; stepchildren, Kimberly McKinny of Beechmont, Ky., Kristy Butcher of Watertown, N.Y., Angie Jessup of Spencer, and Malcolm Jessup II of Centeral City, Ky.; stepfather, Bobby Clark of Livermore; sister, Bobby Ann Watkins of Henderson, Ky.; and brothers, Rick Hempfling of Owensboro, Ky., and Ed Hempfling of Owensboro.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Gary’s Funeral Home in Greenville, Ky., with Rev. Jeff Worrix and Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Vernal Grove Cemetery in Greenville. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel.
Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
James Troy Beecham, 67
Camden resident James Troy Beecham, 67, died May 8 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
A retired crane operator, he was preceded in death by his father, Benton Beecham; and sister, Joyce Mangram.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian C. Beecham; his mother, Manie Ruth Beecham of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Rodney Collins of Camden; sons and daughter-in-law, Scott R. Beecham of Camden, Douglas R. and Marsha Beecham of Nashville; sisters, Carol McCormick and Jean Earls, both of McMinnville; brothers, Jerry and Donald Beecham, both of McMinnville; grandchildren, Amanda Carter, Jessica Beecham, Daniel Beecham, Lora Beecham, Ashley Collins, Amber Collins and Javin Armstrong.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
Margaret Preston Gilley, 81
Smithville resident Margaret Preston Gilley, 81, died May 10 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
A merchant and a member of United Methodist Church and a charter member of Short Mountain Easter Star, she was the daughter of the late Hervey and Verna Preston; and was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Gilley.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jean Ann and Clifford Knudson of McMinnville; sons and daughter-in-law, Rickey and Dorothy Gilley of Morrison, and Flint Gilley of Smithville; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Royce Martin officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Preston Cemetery or Bethel Cemetery.
DeKalb Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
Willie E. Burkhart, 92
Fort Payne, Ala., resident and Tennessee native Willie E. Burkhart, 92, died May 12 in Ft. Payne.
A member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Rufus and Lula Earls Elkins; and was preceded in death by sisters, Dillie Joines, Katie Rahl and Oma Frances.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Mary K. and Robert Harris of Ft. Payne; sons and daughters-in-law, James N. and Teresa Burkhart of Leesburg, Ala., Joseph E. and Barbara Burkhart of Montgomery, Ala.; and two grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Wilson Funeral Home in Ft. Payne with Rev. Jim Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at Whitehall Cemetery.
Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
George A. (Bunk) Lockhart Sr., 81
Altamont resident George A. (Bunk) Lockhart Sr., 81, died May 13.
A member of Altamont Church of Christ and a U.S. Army veteran, he was the son of the late Allen and Octa Whitman Lockhart.
He is survived by his wife, Nettie Dickerson Lockhart; sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Pat Lockhart of Okolona, Ms., Bryan and Susan Lockhart of Altamont; brothers and sisters-in-law, C.B. and Nicki Lockhart, Andy and Blondell Lockhart, all of Altamont, John and Margaret Lockhart of Murfreesboro; sisters and brothers-in-law, Charity Norris of Beersheba Springs, Geneva Campbell of Altamont, Stella and John Turner of McMinnville, Viola and Phillip Height of Coalmont; grandsons, Greg, Andy, Jonathan and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Sydney-Kate, Palmer and Drew.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Layne Funeral Home in Altamont with Joe D. Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Altamont City Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation begins today at 11 a.m. at Layne Funeral Home.
Layne Funeral Home of Altamont is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
Freddie Martin, 47
Spencer resident and Van Buren County native Freddie Martin, 47, died unexpectedly May 12 at River Park Hospital.
A timber cutter, he was the son of Elmer and Luedean Martin of Spencer; and is also survived by daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Cody Roberts of Cummingsville; daughters, Cassie Lynn Martin and Amanda Beth Martin, both of Spencer; son, Freddie Ray Martin of Spencer; grandchild, Madison Roberts of Cummingsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Josie and Coy Conley, Charlotte and Hugh Hillis, Judy and Kenneth Denny, Peggie and Bruce Rigsby, Rella and Brad McCoy, Nell and Greg Brown, all of Spencer; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister, Virginia Martin; and grandparents, Joe and Mary Martin, Walter and Novella Sullivan.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel with Wayne Sullivan and Denton Martin officiating. Burial will follow at a private cemetery. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today and be held from 8 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the Spencer Chapel.
Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003
C.V. Smith, 62
Summitville resident and Manchester native C.V. Smith, 62, died May 12 at Manchester Medical Center.
A self-employed farmer and broker for Farm Equipment Company and a member of Summitville Baptist Church, he was the son of Maggie Sue McMichael Smith of Shady Grove and the late Basil Bernard Smith; and was preceded in death by brother, James Bernard Smith.
He is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Maggie Ruth Smith of Manchester, Sherrie and Bill Corbin of Springfield; Marlyn Sue and Forrest Creekmore of Portland; and grandchildren, MaKinna Bronson Corbin, Graham Cade Corbin and friend, Inez Spears Smith.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Coffee County Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Craddock officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the American Heart Assocation.
Coffee County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 2003